The Collector's Kid has an online shop through WhatNot as well as a brick & mortar store in St…read moreCharles. The inside is very well organized and has a bit of everything (toys, cards, funko pops, etc). I visited to look at their funko pop selection and was thoroughly impressed by their variety of pops and quantity of selection. They had pops ranging from sports, tv shows, marvel, disney, anime, horror, and more. Most items were commons but they had some more rare, graded, and signed items near the main counter. The pricing was a little above market value but it's always cool to see certain pops in person. They were running a "buy two, get one free" on pops under $50 which helps on pricing!

This place is exactly what's wrong with many collecting hobbies. Yea, the selection here is pretty…read moregood. That's mostly because the prices are terrible--worse than eBay and Facebook marketplace scalpers. Case in point: there's a pokemon illustrated set that just came out. It's $17. You can still get lucky at retailers and it'll be restocked. Here, just 2 days after launch, they're selling for $50. Just nuts. I guess it's clear this isn't a "card shop," it's a scalpers storefront. Don't go here looking for Lorcana--guessing the margins are too low. Except for their singles, which they sell for $2-4....crazy pricing for Lorcana. Anyways, i won't be back. Will have to continue my search for a card shop that's ethical and somewhat reasonable. --------- Edit in response to business reply: 1) i agree conversation could go a long way. But when your pricing on a brand new Pokémon set (which doesn't have a set market yet) is already 3x MSRP, what productive conversation can happen? It's just a straight up gouge. I'm not naive to expect to get everything at MSRP, but i think 3x markup 2 days post launch is unreasonable. 2) i did ask about Lorcana. I was told you "don't carry much" and "didn't have any right now." 3) you seem to be implying that you're aware prices are high and can then be negotiated lower. If that's how you want to do it that's your prerogative, just understand that's offputting for new customers. It's hard to want to establish a relationship and have a conversation when the first impression is being taken advantage of. And when your response to pricing questions is "well the hobby is thriving!" I don't think that's off base.

Pretty cool store if you don't mind fire hazards, and if you want to take out that unsuspecting…read moreolder person in your life for life insurance come here. They will trip and fall yelping, "I've fallen, and I can't get up!!!" Toys EVERYWHERE. On the floor, ceiling, and surrounding the shop owner to trip on. A nerds dream, and an old person's nightmare. For me, I always find like 1 thing to buy and it's usually a good deal. I picked up some Jurassic Park dinosaurs here. Also, I've sold things here I wasn't using or didn't want. Cool staff

Wow! Prices were very reasonable and on point. The gentleman inside helping us today was very…read morefriendly, helpful, and just great vibe from him and not pushy like other collectible stores. Store has a large variety and amount of items to choose from. Very unorganized, if they were in sections (horror here, wrestling here, dc here, etc) I'd have probably seen more items i wanted and spent more but playing hide and seek was making it a little difficult haha but def would recommend this location.

Cool Indie Reads in Algonquin. The staff was very helpful to check out new fraternity comic book…read moredevelopments. Great value on new releases. Fun decor to browse one's favorite reads. It did not disappoint. Thank you!

Jesse is probably the most knowledgeable person I have ever dealt with. When it comes to back…read moreissues to fill your collection or a statue. He has it or will find it for you. It's a diamond in the rough. Absolutely love this store. Always pleasant and welcoming.

I arrived around 2:50pm today (24 January) to check out the shop. I was impressed with the reviews,…read moreand I made a detour on my route to check the shop out. I like the store policy to combat scalpers, only allowing one copy to be sold per cover. When I got there, the OPEN sign was lit and the lights were on, but a small sign said "back in 5 minutes" and another sign had been flipped to closed. Tried the handle and the shop was locked. No big deal - I had 5 minutes to spare. I went back to my car. Waited 5 minutes, 10 minutes -- no change in the signage. I watched another potential shopper try the door, still locked, and they waited 5 minutes (now 15 for me). No change - they left. 3:05pm and still no one there during store hours. I saw another potential shopper try again 5 minutes later and still nobody. After 25 minutes of waiting, I gave up and went on my way. To say I'm disappointed in the service level would be an understatement. I'm giving 2 stars because I feel like it could be a good shop, but my experience doesn't reflect that at all. I hope it's a one off failure to keep track of time or maybe an emergency that came up. I'll try again another day, but I definitely won't wait the 5 minutes the sign asks for again - it can't be trusted.

Every time I attempt to stop in, while in the area. I'm greater with a "watchful eye" and silence…read more I hate to see comic stores close, but with this level of customer service, and hate/gatekeeping - it is what it is. Hard pass.

Thom's is such a cool shop. While it doesn't have a huge footprint, it packs a lot of punch in the…read morespace it has. Thom is extremely nice and knowledgeable; heck, I'd go back just to chat with him. The selection was good; I found some back issues I had been struggling to find at other shops, and Thom bags and boards everything so the condition was top notch. He even took an extra 10% off the top on the comics I bought, which I so appreciated (standard discount on comics I believe, but do ask him)! Important to note - the shop is cash only and has been for a long time. There are ATMs at nearby shops, so don't let it deter you from stopping by. Great value, amazing service, and fantastic selection. Nothing more you could want in your local comic store. I look forward to shopping here again.

Old as classic comics. Kind of crammed in here but okay place. Not bad not great. I usually dont…read morefind much

I was so excited to visit this store for the first time, but sadly, it will be my last. When I…read morewalked in, I was immediately drawn to the back wall with their higher-end raw books, but was shocked to see multiple Amazing Spider-Man #1s priced at $80!! Folks, this is a $25 book all day on eBay. The closer I looked around the store, the trend unfortunately continued. Every single book I saw was 100-300% over FMV. I'm shocked they sell anything outside of the $4 new releases. It's sad when the comic book stores become the scalpers...

I found a death of Gwen Stacy comic here! Nuff said. But since Yelp needs more info here goes…read more It has some stuff to dig through, do so and you'll probably find something good!

Have sold and bought some collectibles from Wax Pax. Aaron the owner is a great person and has…read moreprices that are very reasonable.

So recently I told my boyfriend that I wanted to go to a toy store. And yes, I did mean…read morecollectibles, action figures, and the like. He came up with WaxPax, which was really fun to explore! Clearly at one point it was a record shop (the name gives it away of nothing else), and there's still a case of them in the middle of the room, but it's been subsumed by the mass quantities of toys and memerobilia that are crammed into this small storefront! Got a cartoon, sci fi film or other cult classic that you like? Chances are they have something from it. (I even saw a Danger Mouse figurine...does anyone aside from me remember that show?!) Edge your way through the quagmire of collectibles and take your time looking! The only thing I didn't find that I was seeking? Micro Machines! (Not the Star Wars etc. ones; just the old school mini cars. They did have lots of Hot Wheels though.) This place was pretty crowded on a week-end (read: 5 or 6 customers at once, which given the space was practically overflowing). Worth a stop if you are nearby, or a trip if you are a big collector!

They have a good collection of comics and figures. They are organized nicely. The employees are all…read morehelpful. We have gotten some deals there too.

The people who work here are great and super knowledgeable with anything you need. I've had no…read moreproblems getting the books I'm trying to get and my pull list orders are always there with no issues. Staff is super friendly and makes you feel welcome every time you come in. Couldn't recommend this place more!

This "pop culture con" was broader ranging in subject matter than the comic/sci fi convention that…read moreI went to at the Du Page County Fairgrounds last week-end...and yet I feel like it lost something by trying to cater to everyone. According to their website they are a "Comics, Toys, Gaming, SCI-FI, Legos, Stars, Anime, Horror Films, TV/MOVIE MEMORABILIA, Autographs, Super Heroes, Anime, Action Figures, Cosplay, Fantasy, Horror, Collectibles, Sports Memorabilia, Non Sports Cards, Vintage Music Memorabilia, Publishers & Artist Convention - but open to anything fan-related!" The problem is that the space isn't that big (this isn't McCormick, after all), so cutting so broad a swath in subject matter dilutes the intensity: you just get a sprinkling of this and that. Still, my friend was able to cross a Christmas gift off her list. Some prices were outlandish or we might have indulged more. There's gaming, cosplay, food (The Twisted Cookie who we saw at Vintage Garage was here too!), acrobat girls dressed like Picachu and the Powerpuff girls performing precariously in the tight lobby along with a Tom Jones (?) impersonator. Probably the biggest celebrity draw (to me) wasn't coming til Sunday: Svengoolie! Overall, for the $10 one-day entry fee, it might be worth your time to check it out if you're a bored geek. I will likely pass in the future.

Stopped by this Ollie's while in the area and liked the selection. The store is large and has a…read morewide mix of home items, snacks, books, and seasonal stuff. Some shelves take a bit of digging, but the prices make it worth it. Staff was polite and checkout was fast. Good spot if you like finding deals.

The store was a complete mess, but that wasn't even the worst part. It felt like there was no heat…read morewhatsoever -- it was absolutely freezing inside. I did manage to find a few things to buy, but when I got to the checkout, the cashier, Stephanie, was extremely rude to both me and the woman in front of me. She handled my purchase like it was garbage, tossing everything into the bag with zero care. And her attitude... she was by far the rudest person I've dealt with in a long time. Trust me, this was my 1st & last trip to this Ollie's. I'd rather drive farther than ever deal with cashiers like Stephanie again.