The Collector&#x27;s Kid

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 Power Glove but is display only.

Some Arcade games for sale and can be played in the store for 25 cents.

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Retro Dimension

4.1(20 reviews)

25.7 mi•Edison Park

This is one of my favorite retro gaming stores! I often make a trip from the city since it is…read morefairly close by. The owner is so nice and they are always getting new stock. Definitely check them out!

This is maybe the best video game store I have ever seen. It has a wide range of all different…read moreseries's of games from different consoles. The guy at the front desk was great and I just highly recommend.

Japanese Hotline Miami, classic

Modern Warfare 2, Special Edition NVG, never knew these existed!

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The original Persona for PSP

Affinity For Gaming

3.4(10 reviews)

23.0 mi

I've been coming here since 2018/2019. The owner is a great guy who will always take the time to…read moretalk to every customer who comes in. They have great board games, magic the gathering, and Pokémon product all for a great price. I would highly recommend coming here and checking out the store. There's a second store in DeKalb IL as well.

charges scalper prices despite being retail store. I'd rather pay a scalper for their prices cause…read moreat least they took effort to go to store and get their inventory, a retail store charging scalper prices for good delivered right to their back door is disgusting and completely anti-consumer.

Looks for the Blue Beacon in the night!

Large selection of games and Magic Singles

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They have get tournaments

Games Workshop

5.0(12 reviews)

21.5 mi

•$$$

It's a great store, friendly and helpful staff Great…read moreselection of stuff And quite affordable

My boyfriend and his friends love coming here on the weekends to unwind after a long week at work…read more It helps that it's in an expansive strip mall with lots of shops nearby, including a Dominick's and a nail salon next door. He's complimented the staff and remarked that they are very knowledgeable, especially with Warhammer Fantasy. They're always willing to help (but not overbearing, as has been the case with other Games Workshop locations). There are several tables with a variety of amazingly detailed scenery set up and ready to play on, and there always seem to be games going on. But even so, him and his friends have never had a problem finding an open table. They've also been a fan of the other regulars, and we tend to see a couple familiar faces each time we stop in. This location not only goes the extra mile to plan and host special tournaments, but also painting seminars to spark interest and help those who are newer to the game. The store usually has a lot of expert painters that have been more than helpful and friendly. He says he's gotten some good ideas from them.

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Frugal Muse Books

4.2(81 reviews)

16.8 mi

Interesting collection of used books and vinyls. There are new volumes of books and plenty of used…read morebooks and magazines. The staff will look up books to buy new for 20% off, too, if they are still in publication. The gentleman behind the desk showed us some special editions of some books. Although we could not buy them, it was really interesting to see. Good selection and genres are well marked so you will be able to find science or science fiction books.

Who doesn't love a used bookstore?! And one that has a sizable collection like Frugal Muse!…read more I had a blast roaming the stacks seeing what treasures I could find - and I did find one or two. When I couldn't locate a particularly popular author I asked. The friendly staff was more than happy to show me. The prices are right where they should be and you're going to love the condition of the books, no garbage here. I'm making it a monthly habit to pop-in and see what I can stumble upon.

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Tyton Games

4.6(25 reviews)

15.6 mi

•$$

I absolutely love this store. Haven't been in years but if it is the same owners and employees that…read moreit was pre Covid, they are kind and wonderful. Great selection.

I had only recently heard about Tyton games and it was only a few minutes out of the way when I…read moredecided to check it out. If i didn't know it was there I would have easily driven right past it. Walking in I was greeted and soon found an assortment of games new and old. It's mostly a gamers store with only a limited video game selection. Everything they have in store was neatly displayed on a shelf where you can touch the merchandise. I believe all the vintage games were in soft plastic sleeves and were clearly marked with the price. A few games were under glass which made it a tad difficult to see the prices. On the back wall is an assortment of cords, cables, and controllers. I did find someone and would recommend checking out Tyton games.

Battle for Zendikar Prerelease

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Toad Hall

4.7(43 reviews)

47.5 mi

•$$

This place is filled top to bottom with stuff almost like a step back in time with the records…read more it's multiple floors plan on spending some time to explore

I love this place. Nick and team are great to work with, prices are reasonable and the selection…read morehas to be the best on the planet.

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Play It Retro

3.3(44 reviews)

25.4 mi

•$$

Came in for some PS2 games. They have retro games for every system you can really think of. Fair…read moreprices. I definitely would come back.

John was the goat , helped my girl and I out on getting a gameboy we got three harry potter GBA…read moregames men in black , fantastic 4 and a gameboy ourselves. it was amazing talking to him and he was so knowledgeable about different games , systems and finds ! shout out John bro !

31.0 mi•Wicker Park, West Town

Difference in the rivets of the package

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Sega Gamesworks

5.0(1 review)

16.3 mi

Went here with some friends that came into town. They have SF4 AE cabs!!! This place was a blast…read more The best part is the AMC is right next door. Spent hours here. Great place to pass the time.

The Exchange

4.0(101 reviews)

Shopping here feels like buy deodorant for 15$. You may like the smell but receipt never makes…read moresense, I hate everything about the store with their prices and I want to just toss this brand buy my own. Again, everything about this store, simply not worth it, if this were a candle store I'd probably never walk back in and this has games. - lack of games - overpriced games - forgetful staff - not useful policies - (Broken games) - jaded staff - theft of discounts and useless membership(literally just giving them extra credit for their stocks and prices, which they will take from you regardless of whether you're a member or not) - (Overpricing for taxes) - The games The scammy, scummy and their games suck, the only reason I'd go back is if their consoles are cheaper than the ones online. They have 200$ games and half a thousand dollar consoles, I rest my case.

SOOOOO many great records here…read more This is a blast to the past and a place to come and listen and find new music at. I hear this is an expansion from other locations but if you are in the area you will love it. I will come back and buy more records.

Guitar Hero Xbox 360

They have everything here !

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Marx Collectables B.

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5 years ago

I can't express how pathetic and sad the owner of this shop is. I contracted Carl Levine, owner of HomeWorks of Batavia for a simple bathroom remodel in 2020 and I am still waiting for them to finish. The money I paid him to finish my Bathroom went straight into this shop. The Collectors Kid encourages scalper purchases so they can massively mark up their prices. if you want to pay eBay pricing, deal with a complete con artist/Douche that robbed people of their money then by all means come here. read more

Marlena D.

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5 years ago

Overpriced, rude and car salesmen like. The store is big and filled with lots of inventory but unfortunately these ppl actively buy from ppl that camp outside stores to buy up all cards then resell at a significant mark up. This the reason normal consumers can not get cards because of this store. I'd stay away and buy on Ebay, Carl the owner is a complete A***** and BS'er that doesn't really know much about the Hobby. read more

Kris P.

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4 years ago

Are you a huge geek and love to collect what you love because I sure do. Collectors kid is the place to go. They have a lot of options of sports cards to Pokémon cards. They even have figures, sell old consoles and video games. The workers/owners are very welcoming and helpful. I bought a couple video games there and Pokémon cards and they were at great prices. read more

Mew P.

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1 year ago

Overpriced and they under pay you on Pokemon cards.and the old dude is a creep..o yeah!! My 14 yr old niece got payed good on a Funko..may just send her next time... Ahh no!! We are never going in to this place..*CREEP ALERT*..... read more

Mason S.

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4 years ago

What a great store. The owners are fantastic and treat you well. It is so nice to finally have a card shop close to home that has a great inventory. Could ask for more for the little guy and the little kid in me as well. read more

Lily S.

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1 year ago

Love coming here! I'm always able to find something cool. great place to look to start your collection!

Ian S.

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4 years ago

They are cool

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