Steven’s Collectibles

The owner is a jerk. I’ve been in religiously for the past month. I’d say my first few times visiting this place were ok… But he was upset one day when he misplaced 150 dollar cards. So then anything i inquired about he was rude. For a place that doesn’t get much business, you think he would accept all the business he could get. He over charges like crazy. I liked going there to help out the «small community guy» yet I coulda bought a lot of the items online for I’d say 30 percent cheaper. So I recommend not coming to this place. The parking lot sucks. Oh and I went in another time asking for a football. Didn’t have any. And I asked for some pictures of a player… Didn’t have any as well. So he proceeded to a snotty remark saying «oh well I guess I’m not helping you today»… So again just really crappy place with awful guest service.

Eh. This place is fine, depending on what you’re looking for. Hours are posted but not always adhered to. Glad I don’t live far away or I’d be upset that they’re not always open when advertised. I end up here maybe once every few months as I’m looking for gifts or just want to see what new memorabilia catches my eye. Seems to be one guy that owns it plus his mom that is in there occasionally. The owner reminds me of Comic Book Guy from the Simpson’s, for what that’s worth. Nice, sociable, knowledgeable. It is odd that he takes the time to look up each card you’re interested in buying even if there’s a sizeable lot. Generally I buy cards that cost around a few dollars each — in my experience he goes by the Beckett ‘high’ value when pricing then will take a little off. I haven’t had any success making a deal when I’d like to buy a ‘lot’ of cards. Generally can find better prices online or at card shows where people are much more eager to make a sale. Steven (I’m assuming is his name) is friendly enough but doesn’t seem to care too much about making a sale. Great selection of mini helmets if that’s your thing.

First off, the parking is not well marked and is easily confused with the auto repair shop lot right next door. First thing I noticed after walking in was the place that it smelled awful.
When I asked to see an item, the owner came over and huffed and puffed that he had to take down a box and overall it seemed that I was bothering him with my interest in his items.
Then he and his Mom began to briefly and loudly argue with each other, and he was yelling in my ear in addition to making the situation awkward. Then at checkout he took nearly 10 minutes to decide on and look up the prices for a each and every card in a small stack of VERY common Topps baseball cards.
There is no signage anywhere indicating their $ 10 card charge minimum, but there is newspaper article posted that complains about fees associated with credit card purchases.
Overall, a very poor shopping experience. If you are in the area, I highly recommend Hero’s Sports Cards in North Riverside over this place. Hero’s is a vastly superior place with better prices and a much nicer staff.
I have never written a Unilocal review before, let alone anything overwhelming negative about a business, but I think people need to know the down & dirty about this place before considering going in.
Double thumbs down.