THIS is the kind of comic shop I've been missing since my childhood. The selection is massive, the…read moreprices are more than fair, and the staff is welcoming and knowledgeable. Finding the opportunity to stop in and dig through boxes of random vintage comic books is always something to look forward to!

Yelp needs a 10 Star option. Huge selection of comics - everything from dozens of long boxes of $2…read morecomics all the way up to CGC keys at prices that are more than fair. There are toys, video games and game systems, collectible card games, DVDs, and a $5 trade paperback section. You will find something new every trip!! The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly as well. If you're a buyer or a seller, this is the place for you!

Support local! I love popping into about time books and my daughter does too! They have cute…read morelittle section for kids with chairs and a train table along with books to read. The staff is always so helpful and friendly! They have great events and book clubs available. Usually you can preorder books not released on their website and receive a discount which is an awesome deal!

As a book collector and avid reader, I love exploring new bookstores. This one is located in the…read moreheart of Libertyville and such a fun place! When you walk in you can immediately feel the charm and there being a bookstore pup, what more is there to ask for! From best sellers, to cook books, to a fun children's section and even local authors. There's something for everyone. They even host book clubs and local events. I've bought a few of the recommended books, stickers and books for the little man that we read for bed time. Can't wait to come back and find some other fun reads soon!

Such a cute bookstore in the heart of Lake Forest. Located right next to Starbucks if anyone is…read morehaving a hard time finding it! When you walk in, it looks small but it carries tons of incredible titles. To the left you find all the shelves with trinkets, and fun gifts along with toys and children's/young adult books. Our little guy loved looking and exploring the toys. On the main side of the store you'll find best sellers, bookseller recommendations, even a section for Chicago Themed goodies. I love support indie bookstores whenever I can, the staff were so friendly and the shelves were super organized. They even had hand written notes of book recommendations which actually helped me pick out the book I purchased. Overall a great experience and I look forward to visiting when I'm in the area again soon!

This is a small shop with a great selection of books, cards, gifts packed into the space. I stopped…read morein to see what might be available for the neighbors and there was a plethora of items in all price ranges. I loved their seasonal Halloween offerings and the kids section was the best! When I have more time, I'll gladly peruse the titles of this independent book shop. Conveniently located close to the square and train station. Lots of available street parking. Friendly staff.

The most accommodating hobby shop I have found. And I have visited many !…read more Norm always remembers my name,, makes me feel welcome and treats me like more than just another customer. I would much rather drive to this shop that use any online service. Full range of products from trains, models, and everything in between. Do yourself (and this family owned bussiness) a favor, stop in and support them. You won't be sorry you did !

this guy named jeff is amazing! he showed me all his trains!…read moreif you have kids that like trains this is a amazing place for them! please come here-Henry

I'm updating this as Jay's has really taken their shop to the next level. Improved store branding…read moreand decor. Increased square footage. Expansion of trades, back issue selection including plenty of wall books with keys and CGC. They carry all the associated toys, pops, statues,etc...but for me I'm there for the comics. Jay's easily has the widest selection of back issues (raw and slabbed) within an hour driving distance. Get in your car and check it out.

Three stars for the selection, but the staff brings the overall rating down. I'm a casual collector…read morejust getting into obtaining collectible issues (I typically purchase to read and enjoy them). I have been interested in the original 4-part Wolverine series for a while, and since the shop had all 4 issues, I asked whether they were newsstand or direct issues. The employee took them out of the case and assured me they were all newsstand, but when I got home and conducted a bit more research, I found that they were ALL direct issues. Whether it was due to incompetence or ignorance, I won't be placing anymore trust in this shop, which is unfortunate because I had a high level of interest in a lot of their glass-case collectible issues. Yes, this is partly my own fault for making the purchase without conducting further research first, but to be taken for a ride like this by an employee who is there to assist customers is enough reason to stay away in the future.

I've tried to read Kindle books for years and it never took. I've gone back to physical books and…read moreit has motivated me to read more in this screen-infested society. I don't live very close to Barbara's Bookstore, so I do a lot of my browsing online. When, in the past, I would have ordered a book on Amazon, I now mostly order from Barbara's. If the book isn't on their shelves, they order it for me and let me know when it's ready. They can also just ship it directly to me, but since my wife works nearby, she can usually pick it up and I don't pay shipping. It's worth the wait for me to support a local business. The customer service is top notch. Once I place an order, Cory replies very quickly and keeps me updated. Employees in store are nice too. Finally, anyone can join their free club, "Barb Wire", and get 10% off. As a teacher, I get 15% off. This is great because Barnes and Noble discontinued their teacher discount and usually charge for their membership. Finally, when I do have a book shipped by Barbara's, they are packaged well so there's no damage to the book. Even if I liked Amazon, they stopped packaging books well years ago. Now they throw it in a loose box or bag and it often arrives damaged. I've returned many damaged books to Amazon due to careless packaging.

I love bookstores. This is a very large space but I was surprised by how empty it seemed. There…read moredoesn't appear to be a lot of inventory, and the back area is set up with a lot of chairs as if for a reading or lecture and there are a few alcoves being used as storage space. Is this a temporary situation? There are other Barbara's locations throughout Chicagoland.

I was so excited to see a new game shop open in the Gurnee area. I was not dissapointed…read more Conveniently located North of 41 off Delany in Delany Square, super easy spot to get to with tons of parking. JJ the owner was extremely welcoming and clearly loves his job. A talented maker offering unique and custom items ranging from 3D printing to laser cutting and engraving. He's also a talented painter willing to help with supply recommendations and techniques. Impressive rare collections items and knowledge of a wide range of subjects made my visit very nice. 2 large semi private gaming table areas for players and collectors. Tons of positive energy makes this stop a must for all gamers and collectors. ~5 out of 5~

My friend and I wanted to meet up to play some board games and we decided to check out True…read moreNeutral. JJ was incredibly friendly and welcoming. He offered us coffee and a table for us to play our games free of charge. At the end, my friend left a $20 tip for the hospitality.

Owners are very sweet. I am surprised by anything less than 5 stars…read more Quality: you get what you pay for It takes only $1 to get another one versus losing a $500+ ring Kindness: 10 out of 10 Atmosphere: 10 out of 10 Variety: 10 out of 10 Holds $1 items: 10 out of 10 Vibe: 10 out of 10 It is a store for all ages and seems to have futuristic type of fashion while also blending in different styles. Everyone can find SOMETHING that they love here... My mom & I love this place & go back whenever we have the chance. Great ways to gift, do goody bags, & more... You can get 10 pairs of earrings for $1. Where else can you find that? Good luck... Too many reasons to love this place

There is a large variety of accessory items.They carry costume jewelry (earrings, necklaces,…read moreStatement necklaces, earring/necklace sets), hair accessories, scarves and nail products. Most of the items are Made in China and I would stay away from the extremely cheap items - they don't hold up well upon use. e.g. the little barrettes for little girls don't snap well. Additionally, they are upside down if you try to use the matching ones on either side of the head. :-) Much of the merchandise is typically found in any accessory section and is priced very competitively. If you ask for even a better deal, you would probably succeed - the owners are very sweet and eager to please. My only real complaint would be the restricted hours. The store was the only filled store in this little strip for a very long time, but now there are some neighbors to help pull in more customers. I'm sure they will be able to hire clerks and expand their hours eventually. For now, they close early and are not open on Sunday. If you love to have a variety of costume jewelry, or have a little girl, you will be a regular customer.