I have always had a wonderful time dealing with CFU and this time was no different. Even when the…read morepost office in my country was on strike you were so accommodating and help me get my split early and quickly. I can't express how much I love using you guys as a vendor and I always make sure to recommend you to whoever I can when they need to order splits. Thank you all again.

One of the card shops in the Chicago land for Cardfight!! Vanguard…read more If you're looking for a card shop that has other card games besides Vanguard, keep searching, CU (Cardfighters Underground) only carries Vanguard. The shop is a small section integrated into a record store that has tables for playing, a display case with cards, supplies and booster packs available for sale. The variety of product the shop has available for sale is limited due to the shop being so small. However, there are many Japanese products that are not often sold in card shops including Bushiroad import sleeves and anime-themed deckboxes. The shop is smaller than most which limits the size of tournaments CU can host. There are available areas for play all over the store but the shop likely would not be able to hold anything too big. Tournaments and events that the shop hosts are pretty good events overall; the shop owner and the judge/main vendor are both open minded individuals who will take the time to listen to the questions, comments and concerns customers have. The overall prices of the shop's products are very competitive as well. They are willing to make deals with customers on top of having overall lower prices in general. They are also very flexible. A friend of mine once bought four copies of a card (we'll call it Card A). He later pulled a copy of Card A in one of his booster packs even though he was looking for Card B, a card of equal value. The shop had a copy of Card B; the owner went up to my friend and offered an exchange as soon as he saw it. It was really nice of him to make the offer. The owner also plays the game himself; you can challenge him to a match anytime! There is a healthy variety of snacks and drinks that the shop has available for sale, most not costing more than a dollar. Great for a card shop setting, where tournaments can last longer than a few hours and cut into meal times. Available prices for buying product in bulk, such as boxes or cases, are also quite competitive as compared to other vendors online and shops in the Chicagoland area. My friends and I have bought many boxes from CU and are planning to buy more in the future. TL;DR - Overall, whether you're new or old to the game, CU is great for Vanguard and I'd recommend it. Unfortuantely, their shop is a little smaller than I'd prefer, but it's a great shop nonetheless, with a nice variety of products as well as a shop owner who is very open minded to helping you get what you need at the price you can afford.

Service by male staff members/owners was horrible and rude. The Hot Wheels wheel sets are…read moreoverpriced as are the cars and stuff for maintaining toy trains. Paid over 86.00 for items that would've cost half that price at other nice looking Hobby stores. My son used to shop regularly here a few years ago, but no more. If you're looking for an experience that reminds you of times gone by, DON'T waste your time by going there.

They were so helpful as a train novice! Totally know their stuff and took their time to answer my…read morequestions.

Fantasic experience at Forever Timeless. Janice was very patient and helped me pick out a cool…read moremodel car. She then helped me pick the right materials to build the car. My only concern is that I will spend too much money at this store! Highly recommend.

A cool place. You'd never know from the outside but the store is packed with good inventory and the…read morestaff is down to earth, honest, and engaging. This was my first time there and Tommy went out of his way to make sure I had a great shopping experience. I'll be checkout their online inventory, and I will unquestionably be back in person.

Chuck, the owner, is a great guy. He is very fair with his pricing of new product and his offers…read moreon cards you are trying to sleep to him. His inventory includes all sports, pokemon, magic and a multitude of other product and supplies. Check out his Facebook page for new releases and prices. His prices include tax. His prices compared to other hobby shops seem to always be the best.

Been a big fan of heroes for years for a lot of different reasons…read more The owner is fantastic and their communication with social media responses is very quick. It's very convenient to know what's in stock and to get timely answers. Most hobby places I've dealt with in the past are very slow when it comes to responses/non existent. Outside of great communication, owner/staff are very friendly and overall fantastic people to deal with. To the fun stuff - it's a classic card shop with a great selection and cool memorabilia as well. They also do very fun raffles as well which is extra reason to continue to spend money on your hobby :) Keep up the great work!

Great place to get all your Chicago sports gear and collectibles! Great shipping and buying…read moreexperience

From the owner: Located in the heart of Chicago, Windy City Sports Cards is your premier destination for sports…read morememorabilia enthusiasts in the region. As a top-rated sports memorabilia store, we specialize in offering a wide selection of football cards, basketball cards, and baseball cards to cater to all collectors and fans. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just starting your collection, our extensive range of sports memorabilia is sure to impress and satisfy your passion for the game. At Windy City Sports Cards, we take pride in providing high-quality and authentic sports memorabilia to our valued customers. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring that every visit to our store is a memorable experience filled with excitement and discovery. Come explore our curated collection of sports cards and memorabilia that celebrate iconic moments and players across various sports genres. Visit Windy City Sports Cards today and elevate your collection with treasures that embody the spirit of athleticism and competition like never before!

Great service. Very knowledgeable of the Pokemon space. They did a tremendous amount of due…read morediligence on helping me out wit( my vintage boxes

Service was okay. They only greet you if they know you personally or if you say hi to them first…read more The selection for pokémon and yugioh they had was very small but had some good cards. The only thing I would say about this place is they definitely overcharge way above retail for pokemon. (like i get the craze and hype around it) but retail stores like them should not be allowed to sell a $70 item for $130.

THEY STORE ALL YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IF YOU BUY! AND SELL IT!…read more This place does well for three reasons LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION...other than that it has absolutely nothing to offer you except apparently low ball offers and rudeness according to other yelp reviews). I walked in there a couple of years back b/c I conveniently work near there and I purchased some gold and silver. The 2nd time I walked in, one of the guys I usually see demanded to know my first and last name. I did not have an issue with this since I am not hiding and I figured he already knew my name. Before the purchase could be completed, he took out a pen and paper and demanded to know the exact spelling...this was strange. He also requested an ID to photocopy for a "money laundering" check. I told him that was ridiculous as I wasn't selling anything and I was buying retail products they were selling with cash. Eventually after threatening to walk out, we made the sale all while this guy was jotting down more on his pad. I have a colleague who is an avid coin collector (has coins from ancient Greece to modern day US Mint) and I had been meaning to ask him if he goes to this place but never got around to it as I purchased there a couple of times more times without incident and I felt I was getting the usual customer treatment. The final time I went in there, I didn't have time to go to the bank so I had to use a credit card. This chubby younger guy behind the counter asked to see me id. I gave it this time b/c I figured he just wanted to see if my name matched the credit card...fair.. no one likes credit card fraud. But then he started writing down all the information. When I asked him why he was doing this, he said "money laundering." I again told him I was not selling anything and was a retail customer buying THEIR merchandise off the shelf just as I do at Walmart and Costco but they don't accuse me of money laundering!! We got into a big argument until I finally left as he told me he needed to put my information in data base in order for me to buy there. When I finally got around to asking my colleague about that place, he went hysterical and said "DON'T GO THERE! THOSE GUYS ARE CROOKS!" He told me they trick ppl into giving their info for "money laundering" and sell it to data brokers and ppl search sites. He also said the community knows it as an IRS roach motel. Almost aanyone who buys there past a quantity and is foolish enough to give there information, gets an instant audit. Obviously with selling there are rules. Like a pawn shop, they need your info in case the items you sold are stolen. BUT DON'T BE SO SPITEFUL TOWARDS YOUR CUSTOMERS that you lie to them to make more money off of them by tricking them into giving you there personal information! Lastly, my friend told me if you are a coin collector and want to buy coins at a good price, just go to ebay.

I am not a Avid Coin Collector however after coming from Daley court for a trial of someone I…read morewalked and I had found this coin and antique coin and relics for Ancient Roman, Greek and Egyptian coins and artifacts. I actually went to the one location in Oak Park, IL back in 2009 but they closed down. Anyways I came in to look at all the coins and Some ancient Jewelry which intrigue me. I spoke to an associate name Zach and he was very knowledgeable about the antiquity of Roman and Greek as well as Hellenistic coins. I mentioned originally having a Buddha Jade pendant and necklace my sister bought which they also have a separate expert and sent pictures to find out it was not an antique Jade. I did come back to show my Ancient Hellenistic coin I bought in Jerusalem, Israel traveling in the shops and he gave me alot of info on how much I paid and I had made an 14k gold bezel which was what tourist or people do in Israel but I did not want to spend $$ there and hired a Jeweler in Wabash Ave downtown Chicago to redo it for less in 14k gold. He said my coin was now worth more since 2009 and funny because the person in Oak Park said appraised it and said it was worthless just to find out it is worth more and had more silver in it. Anyways he showed me a Ancient Roman coin that was sold for $145 and I bought it the week after since I liked it but did not have $. I do recommend this place for research of true coin collectors. Here are pictures of what I purchased. 5 stars for there knowledge and service of coin collecting and artifacts plus there friendliness. They are not snobby when it come to customer service.

Checked out this cool store in Oak Lawn for a few games. Dragon's Den is where to find classics as…read morewell as recent releases. It has more than most normal people could ever care about or look through. A great place for gifts or finishing off a collection. The prices are hit and miss to be honest. Basic looking store crammed full of games and other toys you have to comb through to find anything. It's got an entire wall of Fun Pops. There's something from almost every cartoon you can think of along with movie characters and whoever. Come trade Pokémon or whatever knockoff cards. They also have a section of vinyl if you're looking for hip music. Find lots of great stuff to buy, or sell to get cash. It's hard to choose only a few things to get. The staff is a bunch of nerds so they know lots of things about quality and value.

WOW. This place is new and has an amazing selection of Pokémon TCG and Magic The Gathering Singles…read morefor very fair prices. The guy working here (Eno) was very helpful and friendly, and told me they just moved to this location from Willow Springs. They don't have booster packs or sleeves yet, they've been selling singles until they start allocations. This is a fantastic shop for TCG players and Funko Pop collectors.