If you want games that come in boxes, this place seemed to have a great selection…read more I would not bother to go there for Pokemon cards due to bad binder behavior. No sleeves !!! I have spent a ton of money on expensive full art or classic cards.... I would never shop here for Pokemon. My son got 1 card in pretty crap /well-played condition for about a dollar. I have been to plenty of hobby stores and never have seen cards organized the way they have it set up. No sleeves. Many cards in one binder slot. Service was odd we waiting for someone to get out of the bathroom for about 5 minutes before being helped.

Great selection of games arranged nicely so you can easily see the main games and all their…read moreexpansion packs / themed spin-offs. The prices are competitive, at times even beating the price that you'll find on Amazon for the same item. They also pack an impressively complete selection of items for the size of their shop, stacked from wall to wall with items to buy that cover everything from cards to social games to collectibles to board games and more! Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area, or if you're looking for a great place to find gifts for birthdays or the holidays.

This place is amazing! I went in to ask for advice on some vintage cards I have, and I met Ronnie…read more He's an incredible person - if PSA graded people, he'd be mint. Ronnie was super helpful, fun to talk to, and gave me a ton of advice. He's passionate about what he does, knows his stuff, and has a great collection of all sorts of collectibles. I visited Elite Cards #2, and I'm sure I'd have the same great experience at his other store. He wouldn't take a dime from me, by the way. You really should check it out!

My first time coming to Elite Sports Card was today honestly one of the best experiences I've had…read moreat a memorabilia shop from the product on the shelves to Ronnie behind the counter all round would recommend anyone to come shop and ask questions. Ronnie was the highlight of the shop. He answered every question with so much knowledge it was honestly the best. Thank you for the help and definitely will be back soon.

This place is great! They have a variety of different items from candy to board games, to…read morecollectible figures from comics and video games, replicas, jewelry, shirts, and more. There are things for all ages and all prices. If they don't have a certain item that you want, they'll order it for you and give you a good price. The owner often gives a discount on many items and is helpful.

I am updating this review from a previous one. Although there was a large amount of unneeded issues…read morewith getting the job done. Raul was able to rectify the issue at hand . So the initial problem was fixed and the problems along the way were also fixed.

They were very helpful and completed my repair easily. Very knowledgeable and kind…read more My second hand GameBoy Advance SP wasn't charging despite a new battery. They took a look and let me know the fuses would need to be replaced (which I suspected) but also the capacitors. This is a precision repair. They soldered the unit carefully and replaced the parts for me for only 45$ including labor. Easily will get another 10 years out of it now! An absolute bargain! You can see their passion for their work and even though I'm much closer to another repair shop I will take this 25 minute drive anytime for future repairs!! They also have a 90 day warranty standing behind their work. That's included in the reasonable price! Parking was easy and free as well. Just keep an eye on the signs and you'll be fine.

For a chess player (as I am), this is the coolest shop.  The friendly and laid back owners are the…read morehusband and wife team of Tom and Marguerite Paravola.  There aren't a lot of brick and mortar chess shops like this in the entire country and they have been at it here in Elmhurst for 20+ years.  It was a total blast to look, feel, and touch the various chess pieces and sets.  I ended up buying a magnetic wooden chess set and it was worth it to me to see and touch what I was buying.  Yes, you can buy sets via online shopping, but like clothes, I want to know what I'm really getting.  Yes, there is a modest premium for that but well worth it given the multitude of available choices.  Besides, while browsing, you get to chat it up with Tom who is a chess lover, and that's worth something too!  While browsing, I particularly liked the look and feel of some heavy metal pieces made in Italy, and I've never touched pieces that sturdy and heavy, and maybe one day I'll splurge the $400 for such a set of chess pieces.  They have limited hours as Tom actually still works another job!  Yet, he still has time to also run a free weekly Tuesday night casual chess meetup night in the neighborhood and all are welcome.  Keep it up, best wishes, and thank you!

Great selection great people. Enjoyed it picking out our new set! We will be back again!read more

We cannot say enough good things about SMASH Toys…read more They took our order over the phone, then came in on a day they were closed so someone could pick it up. And as if that wasn't already incredible, they wrapped the gift for us, too. All of this was done with one simple goal in mind: to help make a kid's Christmas dream come true. Mission accomplished. Thanks to their kindness, flexibility, and genuine care, we are officially the coolest aunt and uncle on the planet, and that's a title we don't take lightly. This is what a local business looks like when it's run with heart. SMASH Toys didn't just sell a toy; they delivered joy, generosity, and a Christmas memory that will last forever. If you're shopping local and want service that goes so far above and beyond it feels unreal, this is the place. The Eagle Has Landed!

Ladies and gentlemen, Boys and girls,…read moreCome with me and you'll be, In a world of pure imagination..... Walking into Smash Toys made me feel like Charlie in the Chocolate Factory and I had the Golden Ticket. Every toy I remembered as a kid is in here. You will be overwhelmed by the nostalgia of your youth. From old toys to new, Smash Toys has it all. But seriously Johnathan has a great shop filled with new toys everytime I have come in. The store is a awesome treat and I have a blast talking to him about the toys from the 80s... Also If you have toys to sell skip the ebay hassle and outrageous fees cause you will get a good deal on your stuff. Trust me I know. Don't give you money to a greedy corporation... And if you are from out of town make this a place to visit and take some time to relive the glory days we had as kids.

Great store, so glad places like this still exist! They have everything from old consoles and games…read moreto modern accessories designed for old consoles (hdmi video cable converters, controllers, etc.). Everything is priced fairly and competitive with other similar retro stores.

I loved the service that I got from here, every time I asked a question over the phone they were…read morereally nice and actually gave a crap what I was looking for!

A big, bustling location with lots of stuff to look at! Quite busy on a Saturday. In addition to…read morebooks, music and DVDs, don't forget about the board games. My fiance had purchased a book online for pickup here so that was easy, but I also found a beautiful hardcover book about Colleen Moore's fairy castle dollhouse at the MSI for less than $15.

I was putting books in the little free libraries but I have so many, due to a death in the family,…read morethat I decided to try selling some. I brought 150 books to this location - 75 were NEW. They offered me $6.61. I was shocked but took it because I didn't want to drag them all home. I would NEVER sell here again. I guess they get everyone once. I should have read the selling reviews first. Live and learn. I will continue giving the rest of the books away for free.