Shoebox Memorabilia (4.6 ⭐)
Independent collector notes and community insights below.
🏆 About
Sports card shop carrying a wide selection of vintage and new cards, along with memorabilia.
💬 Collector Notes
Independent editorial assessment
Shoebox has a solid wall of slabs and a nice mix of raw vintage and ultra-modern singles—good spot if you’re hunting for 80s/90s stars or PC hits. Store leans more sports than TCG, and the pricing on high-end is usually fair after comping. It’s well-kept, not a dig-through-an-old-binder kind of place.
Who this shop is (and isn’t) for
✅ Best For
- Pokémon collectors
- TCG players
- Vintage collectors
- High-end / investment collectors
- Slabbed card buyers
⛔ Not Ideal For
- Sports-only collectors
- Kids & beginner collectors
- Looking for deep singles inventory
- Seeking investment-grade cards
- Seeking in-store play environments
⭐ Review Summary
Customers consistently praise Shoebox Memorabilia for its wide selection of sports cards, memorabilia, and collectibles, including both vintage and modern items. Reviewers frequently mention the knowledgeable and friendly staff, as well as the well-organized and clean layout of the store.
Google Reviews Rating: 4.6
Total Reviews: (66)
📍 Location & Contact
- Address: 345 N McLean Blvd
- City: South Elgin
- Phone : (847) 468-9500
⏰ Store Hours
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: 10 AM-6 PM
- Tuesday: 10 AM-6 PM
- Wednesday: 10 AM-6 PM
- Thursday: 10 AM-6 PM
- Friday: 10 AM-6 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM-6 PM
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