They are the best Never let a customer down…read moreAlways happy to accommodate His work is perfect ever time

The guy who runs this place reminds me of the kind of people I met while I lived in Boston. Grumpy…read morewith a generally bad attitude! He literally grumbled at me on the phone the first time I called. I put on my sweetest voice and tried to work with him in a professional manner. It just wasn't going to happen. Oh well, right? I just won't use him again. Low and behold, I had a guest that needed an emergency engraving job done. He was gruff on the phone again and he couldn't get the job done anyway. I'm over it. Go if you're desperate.

They were very helpful and completed my repair easily. Very knowledgeable and kind…read more My second hand GameBoy Advance SP wasn't charging despite a new battery. They took a look and let me know the fuses would need to be replaced (which I suspected) but also the capacitors. This is a precision repair. They soldered the unit carefully and replaced the parts for me for only 45$ including labor. Easily will get another 10 years out of it now! An absolute bargain! You can see their passion for their work and even though I'm much closer to another repair shop I will take this 25 minute drive anytime for future repairs!! They also have a 90 day warranty standing behind their work. That's included in the reasonable price! Parking was easy and free as well. Just keep an eye on the signs and you'll be fine.

Super satisfied!!! Service was fast, simple transaction,…read moreand good pricing! Got a call back saying it was repaired ready to pick up, got there, and they tested but unfortunately the disk tray got stuck and said it'll be repaired the next day. I was completely fine with that because they cared about customer satisfaction and their work. Called me back after I got home saying they would deliver it straight to my house! Even better! Now it works like new! I haven't touched this Ps2 since 2013 and now in the big 26 works better than ever. Thanks for bringing back my childhood!

Ladies and gentlemen, Boys and girls,…read moreCome with me and you'll be, In a world of pure imagination..... Walking into Smash Toys made me feel like Charlie in the Chocolate Factory and I had the Golden Ticket. Every toy I remembered as a kid is in here. You will be overwhelmed by the nostalgia of your youth. From old toys to new, Smash Toys has it all. But seriously Johnathan has a great shop filled with new toys everytime I have come in. The store is a awesome treat and I have a blast talking to him about the toys from the 80s... Also If you have toys to sell skip the ebay hassle and outrageous fees cause you will get a good deal on your stuff. Trust me I know. Don't give you money to a greedy corporation... And if you are from out of town make this a place to visit and take some time to relive the glory days we had as kids.

We cannot say enough good things about SMASH Toys…read more They took our order over the phone, then came in on a day they were closed so someone could pick it up. And as if that wasn't already incredible, they wrapped the gift for us, too. All of this was done with one simple goal in mind: to help make a kid's Christmas dream come true. Mission accomplished. Thanks to their kindness, flexibility, and genuine care, we are officially the coolest aunt and uncle on the planet, and that's a title we don't take lightly. This is what a local business looks like when it's run with heart. SMASH Toys didn't just sell a toy; they delivered joy, generosity, and a Christmas memory that will last forever. If you're shopping local and want service that goes so far above and beyond it feels unreal, this is the place. The Eagle Has Landed!

This place really doesn't have much in the way of back issues or interesting things, and the…read moreservice is horrid. I asked a few questions and it's like asking a question to workers as if it's pulling teeth. IF all business interactions are just transactional there is no need for the workers. Workers are there to interact, guide, and happily answer any questions , and to just conversate iregardless of any transaction lest their job is worthless.

Comic book stores are always cool. If looking for a mix of popular and edgy stuff, come here. The…read moreComix Revolution has been a favorite place in Evanston for years. Lots of stuff for freaks and geeks. You can get gifts for other or yourself such as comics, toys, and more. A lot of variety in the items. It's not just all about comic books and graphic novels. There's also more niche stuff to collect such as if you like manga and stuff like that. Has a collection of both new and old. There's a lot more recent stuff though. Good layout. The back of the store has the manga stuff. Great place to find someone knowledgeable about comics. It has lots to look through and while it's not as cheap as big stores it has things you won't find in these other places. They could have more back issues of comics but that's the only thing.

I have sold old games and gaming systems. Tony's was fair and straight forward an I had a good…read moreexperience each time.

Very cool store: huge selection of graphic novels, mangas, single-issue comics, and tabletop games…read more They also sell role-playing game books and materials, figurines and miniatures plus painting supplies, and collectible cards and card games. There are tables near the back where they host game nights, as well as a small bar offering soft drinks and snacks. This is the kind of outfit that I would have wept tears of joy to find growing up in my small town. I'm so glad that these hobbies are more mainstream now and accessible to people through places like this. Friendly people work here who seem to know their stuff. What a fun job that would be. It's a lot bigger than it looks from the outside, and very nice inside. It seems that it relocated from Wilmette about a year ago, and still has that new-store feel.

I went to Apple at Skokie mall and they saw how bad my computer was and they said - yes the battery…read moreover time gets swollen. Sent it out to a third party as after 5 years we don't do much. I panicked as is an important computer for me. Good thing I found out in this location they fix it and they did, within 30-40 min my battery was replace and taken with caution.

While they couldn't specifically determine the problem, they were able to narrow it down…read moresubstantially since I was going to do the repairs myself. I had to take a star away because when I first dropped my PC off, I told them I was gonna use the yelp promo for the free diagnostic and they said no problem. But when I picked it up I was told it was an old offer and they couldn't honor it. Also the diagnostic was supposed to included testing "All" the PC components, but they weren't able to test my processor because they didn't have a similar motherboard. My processor ended up being okay, but if I replaced everything they told me to, and then found out my processor needed to be replaced too, I would have been very upset.

What a record experience and STORE should be like. The staff ENGAGE WITH CUSTOMERS, which actually…read moreguides sales. Any questions were answered, no weird "why is this person asking questions" vibes from the workers as the seems to be a trend nowadays where people don't think people will ask them questions at their job. They have a HUGE downstairs of somewhat cutout section prices, really $3 and up, but $10 for 3. Plus they have a turntable downstairs to cue up. Upstairs lots of inventory also, even lots of stuff outside. Just a diggers wet dream here. I got into Alchemist vibes here finding some Spanish singers records for the first time, now to collect. Elio Roca, Nelson Ned, and other rare artists like Pacific Gas and Electric. Now more stuff to collect! My specialty.

I had a great experience shopping at Animal Records recently while visiting Evanston. I stopped by…read moreshortly after closing, and the owner Greg said "come in, as long as I'm here you can come in" even though it was after six. He was working on the window display. He found a Leon Russell "Hank Wilson's Back" vinyl album I had been looking for that was somehow in the country section! He knows his music, and turned me on to a CD collection that they bought with all kinds of great discs for reasonable prices. If you want to listen to a record or CD they can play them for you. The doggie Pogo is super friendly and they have treats to give him. I will be back for sure next time I am in town, so glad Evanston has a great record store again, it was sad after 2nd Hand Tunes closed. I also met Mary, Niko and Neil and they are all great folks!