So sad to see this local card shop selling pokemon cards for prices way over market value ! I don't…read moreknow how anyone can afford anything they're selling, especially in Waukegan ! Needless to say Im never going here again. The guy wouldn't even work with me a little bit on the price. It's a shame to see this type of price gouging from a place that I used to have a lot of respect for.

Great Place for single cards! Came all the way from Joliet to check them out and I was not…read moredisappointed at all!

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

Ron's Mundelein Hobbies is a gem. The main focus is on model railroading. Train sets, locomotives,…read moreindividual cars, buildings and materials for landscaping layouts are offered. A large selection of model cars, airplanes and ships is also on hand. Large stocks of Tamiya and Vallejo paints, cyanoacrylate and plastic glues are maintained. K&S Metal and Evergreen Plastics products are there for the scratch builder. And model rockets are also offered. That is a lot of good stuff, but what makes Ron's a gem is the service and the people working there. Stop in sometime, you will see what I mean.

Great Family-owned business. Christan is a wealth of knowledge and a very trusted guy to work with.read more

Exceptional service at a family owned Coin Dealer. Got great service and pricing on my silver…read moretrade. They also carry copper, costume jewelry, etc. Worth the trip. Highly recommended.

Japanese culture is the name of the game here. Yeah, you can buy most of this stuff for cheaper…read moreon-line, but where is the fun in being able to shop with your hands for all the plushies and collectibles available. They do a nice job of organizing here, and can spend a bit of time just browsing.

whoever can afford this place than you can afford to fly to. Japan, yes it's imported, in bulk the…read moremark up is robbery, no sales ever, employees get 10% off, joke

Disregard the review I gave in 2016. The Forest Needle is slowly going down the drain. Only open 4…read moredays, who closes a shop on Saturdays? Customer service is lackluster at best. No one really knows needlepoint. All of the talented staff has left, due to terrible management. We all know Covid was hard, but other Needlepoint stores remained busy and thriving because of their customer service because so many were stitching while at home. There are other options on the Northshore, check them out!

I cannot say enough about The Forest Needle. The variety and depth of fibers is amazing. I travel a…read morelot and visit needlepoint stores along the way and am often disappointed with the limited choices. It reinforces how fortunate we are to have this gem in our backyard!! It is worth the trek and visit. Town is lovely - so make it a day if you do not live in the area. You will not be disappointed. The classes, and the amazing amount of canvases is wonderful. The owner and ladies that work there are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They spend time with each customer and offer ideas and solutions to questions. I know finishing has been a negative in the past, but that was quite awhile ago and they are using a new finisher that does wonderful work.

This place is cool! It's a bit overpriced, but most specialty-type stores are... They had all kinds…read moreof cool puzzles and games. Sounds like they also host events/games, etc. Def worth a stop if you're into that kind of thing!

Today was a movie kind of day. We arrived early, so that gave us time to walk through the mall,…read morewhich we haven't done in ages. Gamers World caught my eye, because I'm a sucker for puzzles and fun games (though I'm much too antsy to play them). With the holidays around the corner, this is an ideal stop for puzzles of all sorts, board games, fun classic toys like the Magic 8 Ball, Rubik's Cube, and classic hard core games like Dungeon and Dragons. Perhaps the coolest thing about this shop is the fact that they have a back area with tables where you can actually stay and play games, and they even have tournaments. No Pokemon cards for those wondering, but they have other cards I'm not familiar with. I'm not a professional in the trading card arena, but I overheard the manager or owner talking with someone else about the fact they don't take in old cards, but you can buy new ones. Fun stop! Some really great board games I've never seen before...and a few inappropriate ones worth checking out for sure.

Great little spot with friendly staff. Good selection for both the beginner and the old school book…read morehunter alike.

Ya don't get better than this for a small local independent comic book store. Been going for over a…read moredecade and am always treated with top tier customer service from Charlie.

One of the best shops I've been to, and the best shop out of at least 7 I've been at in the…read moreChicago/Milwaukee area. They have a great selection including bulk at fair prices and are very nice and willing to work with you.

Literally, the best the card shop I have ever been in, not only do they have great prices, the…read morestaff was more than willing to work with me and answer any questions. I had. Also have a large selection of anything.You are looking for. THANK YOU

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

Sold some coins. Very normal and quick process , minimum paperwork, in and out in 5 American…read moreminutes; and prices they gave are quite normal as well. I have been into metals long before most of you who are buying gold bars in Costco these days. I bought and sold, from and to brick and mortar stores. Costa's is fine, perfectly fine. Hopefully will do more business in the future. And if you think dealing with online folks like Apmex or JM or Provident better in terms of prices, good luck. Buying won't be cheaper unless you buy large quantities. Then trying to sell to them, whole different matter and pain in terms of logistics and prices too. Price per ounce my ass. Any dealer has to have a larger spread then simple bid and ask for spot price.

Thank you Kris V. for letting people know that Ram Electronic Devices has closed. I have been…read morecalling them throughout the day today (3-11-26) and, according to the automated phone operator, their phone number has been changed but their new number is "unknown." I just now found out about Ram's closing by reading what Kris V. wrote in his review here on Yelp. If it were not for that, I would still be trying to call them. As I type this, the Ram website is still up however, with all of their various products still listed. I am sad because Ram was the only source for machined aluminum off road lights for R/C trucks. They were part number 24 and they were absolutely perfect for my custom R/C monster trucks over the years, as shown in the photos that I provided. I bought two sets of them in March 2025, not knowing that they would be my last order from Ram. The light bulb in one of them burned out so hence why I have been calling Ram today to buy a new one. The service that I received from Ram was exceptional and I was looking forward to buying more lighting products from them in the future. Sadly, I will not get that chance now. I really hope that someone buys out Ram's left over stock and liquidates it somewhere online.

FAREWELL.... Just got off of the phone with them and they…read moreare now closed forever. There products would always work good and are still working.