I am in the position that I have alot of HO/N/Lionel/ HO Traction /N Traction trains and probably…read morehave enough by any one's estimation so I am VERY careful about train acquisitions. I really like an old fashioned multi hobby heavy on trains with expert repair service but with really nice and helpful knowledgeable trustworthy and respectful employees. I have just described Desplaines Hobby Shop. What you give up with a shop like this is any discount which is the price you pay for a really good hobby shop with trains stocked in depth. What you gain is the kind of shop that you can refer friends and families to and know that they will always be treated with respect and given accurate advice and guidance on trains regardless of their level of knowledge in the hobby. I have purchased both brass and plastic from them as well as modeling supplies. Their repair service is top flight and in fact they will often tell you how you can fix your problem yourself absolutely gratis. Without a doubt this is the one and only hobby shop I patronize and would recommend it to anyone. They are a monument to the days when Chicago was full of great hobby shops like Hobby City, Al's and Chicagoland that are all gone, Des Plaines Hobby is the last great hobby shop standing

I had often visited this establishment nearly thirty years ago when I was big into model trains,…read morebefore moving away. I recently moved back into the area, and was looking for paint for a couple of model projects. Judging by their website, I was under the impression that they were mainly trains, but they had the paint I was looking for, so I stopped in and was pleasantly surprised to see that they carried a wide selection of of other items including plastic model kits. The staff was very courteous and helpful, especially the older gentleman who brought me a shopping basket when he saw the growing number of paint bottles I was holding. As it turned out, they were having a store wide sale which meant I was able to get what I needed for a savings on what I had expected to pay when I walked in the door. I will definitely be returning.

Deceptive charging practices. Went in to browse last week…read moreand found a couple things in a bin labeled 3/$5. I know some places add an extra charge for using credit card with low purchases, and i hadnt been sure i was going to buy something. I asked if there would be a charge and he said "just tax" and i didnt ask further. Looked at my checking account later that week and I had been charged $10.95. Again, the bin these were in was labeled $5 for three small items (or $2 each) I mean this could be partially my fault for not asking specifics but i was running late for something else. Anyways the guy in there seemed nice but now i feel like his small talk was just there to distract me from asking more about the price. So yeah. Check your bank account after they charge you because they might straight up charge you double without telling you.

Excellent place to buy collectibles and vintage toys. Very small inside, but packed to the brim…read morewith everything you grew up with. Great place to buy all those things you wanted but your parents never bought for you :) Owners here are great guys, very friendly and knowledgeable. Odd hours, but a great, unique place!

I appreciate having access to craft supplies, economical t-shirts, and gift items. The POSCA…read moremarkers that I use as a professional artist are locked up and the staff is usually quick to respond to me pushing the doorbell to get them. The cashier area staff are always very friendly and helpful--I couldn't get my coupon to scan once and the other time, the sensitive self checkout scanned multiple times. There is only one self checkout that takes cash so I learned to help direct traffic around me awkwardly. Overall, happy it is here!

Michael's always has a good selection of home goods, flowers and arts and crafts. This store is…read morealways well stocked, and organized. Service is always available and helpful. There are often coupons available, so check out their app or website .

Today I had the worst, most embarrassing experience I've ever had. I had a worker there yell across…read morethe store at me to stop flipping the comics around. Ti be nicer to the books. Ive been collecting for 40+ years. I know how to flip through books. I wasn't being rough with them. At the end ofvthe day, she can say whatever she wants to whomever she wants. Where i take issue, is the yelling across the store at me, and embarrassing me in front if other patrons, when at the root if it, I did nothing wrong. This was the worst service of any kind I've ever experienced. The staff there couldn't have been more rude and unprofessional to someone. I've been coming here for 15 years. Never again, and I don't recommend this place to anyone else.

Wow! Tucked inside the Golf Mill Mall near the movie entrance is a gem - one of a kind gamers…read moreparadise that sells comics, games, action figures and best of all holds card and game tournaments in the back of the store. It's really a gamers paradise and you can find here rare comic books, vintage games and toys that will delight both children and adults. The store is neatly organized, and very well lit - qualities conducive to a good treasure hunt.

Great to have a colletible place ANYWHERE, and this place has 2 locations! Now if only they had…read morecomics. Honestly, I've never found anything I'd want to buy here, but I'd think eventually I would with all the genre related things they have from comics, anime, fantasy, and more. There's gotta be something here right??!@ At their Gurnee Mills place I got a Wolverine shirt! Lots of cool unique shirts at that 1

This business is now closed forever & gone. I still remember when the guy behind the counter told…read moreme he would call to notify me a $250 witch king ring would be there.....he never called.

I've bought and sold to CCC. Honest place, good prices, staff willing to take time to chat.read more

They were very professional and fair. They took the time to evaluate the collections that I sold to…read morethem.

I rarely leave reviews but Anthem is really efficient and the staff is great. I placed an order…read moremorning of and Carol without hesitation help get my order within hours because I really needed it asap. Thank you again Carol and Anthem

Anthem Screen Printing Delivers High Quality Products in lightning fast times! They make the best…read morePre-Burned screens around that are built to last. You will not go wrong with Anthem.

I recently sold a gold coin to The Coin Shop and Antiques. I was very happy with my experience…read more They paid a fair price and I had no issues at all. I highly recommend them. Very happy!

I had a very bad experience here. The person working here was extremely rude and was not…read moreknowledgable about coins or the antiques in the store. Avoid this place and seek out more reputable coin and antique shops.

Store itself is spacious and has great decor and many tables to play in. Staff is friendly and…read morehelpful, explain the process of buying item from their shop. I wish these Midwest and East Coast stores wouldn't limit booster pack sales to 6 a day.

I just noticed this new and quite popular business in the Mitsuwa Marketplace. Apparently, it's…read morebeen around for about 10 months, so it's been that long since we stepped into the Marketplace. Young trading card gamers were queued up for their opening this morning, and they were an orderly and polite crowd. Anyway, I really don't know anything about the game, but any game you name has its fans. I'm really just putting the business on the Yelp map so that maybe more knowledgeable reviewers can chime in if they please. Frankly, IMHO, the business doesn't really fit the vibe of the Mitsuwa Marketplace except that it's a Japanese brand. But I'm also an old foggie that doesn't fit this crowd either and it doesn't matter what I think. The foot traffic must be good for Mitsuwa Marketplace business, especially the food court I would think, so maybe that's what I'm kinda missing.