10 Reasons Why Berwyn's Toys & Trains is Super Cool…read more 10. Small independent business. 9. One whole side of the store is dedicated to serious train hobbyists and the model train display they have set up is really impressive. Working lights, train whistles, buildings and landmarks including the car spindle. 8. Huge collection of Thomas the Train trains, accessories and pretty much everything a Thomas the Train fan would love 7. Really nice selection of imaginative play toys--think legos, blocks, dolls, Playmobile, cars, trucks, farm animals. Less whistles and lights, more back to basics play 6. Friendly service. Offered a lot of information to me and my husband when we inquired about train tables 5. Clean and well laid-out 4. Reasonable prices. It's a bit pricier than big box stores but the selection of trains and cars is worth future visits 3. Three children's train tables set up to keep busy hands occupied (and gives the parents ideas on which trains are said child's favorites) 2. Not far from good eats 1. It's on Historic Route 66!

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.

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!

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're a customer first store and particularly great with children and families. Genuine people…read more who went the extra step and highly reccomended.

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.

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.