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The Item Shop

Video game store Collectibles store

👍👍 The Item Shop is so cool! The owners are friendly and knowledgeable. My entire family likes going. They are always very welcoming and kind to my kids. We are so lucky to have a store like this in town! People often mention games,


Address

104 S Linden St, Normal, IL 61761

Website

www.theitemshopil.com

Contact

(309) 750-8100

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (89 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Y. T. 10 months ago on Google
    The Item Shop is so cool! The owners are friendly and knowledgeable. My entire family likes going. They are always very welcoming and kind to my kids. We are so lucky to have a store like this in town!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tricia D. 7 months ago on Google
    This is the BEST place in town by far. Oh my gosh it was so nostalgic just walking through the store. This is not just games but it’s everything all toys, books, movies everything from as far back as you can remember. Also, they do the most reasonable trade for selling your items!

  • 5/5 Chris H. 5 months ago on Google
    I am glad I found this place! It's just like the game stores that were around when I was younger. They have such a variety of games and, well, items! Awesome and friendly service, 10/10 will be back

  • 5/5 Nicholas S. 8 months ago on Google
    A Retro Gamer's Dream! I was impressed to see how organized the store was. Lots of games, consoles, and collectibles for sale! You can tell that they take care of their stuff and keep it clean. I bought a few games (Halo: CE, Halo 3, and Mass Effect) from them and I'm happy to report no issues playing them at home! Strongly recommend this place!

  • 5/5 C. Dennis L. 7 months ago on Google
    Interesting treasures to hunt through. Always new and diverse merchandise. From new and retro games to action figures and comic books. This resale shop is often the spot you'll find a missing piece to your collection.

  • 5/5 William B. 8 months ago on Google
    Everything was in phenomenal condition! The people at the store were nice and I even ended up having a conversation with a worker about retro handheld systems. They had so many retro games! A retro gamer’s wish. Would recommend going, it’s amazing.

  • 5/5 K C. 9 months ago on Google
    I'm giving this place a 6/5 stars, I don't care that there is a five star limit. I have been doing business with the Item Shop for almost a year now, and I have been meaning to write this review for a while. The Item Shop primarily deals in video games and collectibles, so whether you are a veteran of the Legend of Zelda or are just wanting to get back into collecting Pokémon cards, or you are looking for a gift for that Marvel fanatic of a friend or are hoping to find that one vintage Star Wars figurine just like the one you had as a kid, then my number one suggestion for you is to visit the Item Shop! They have all of these things and much more, and everything has great and competitive pricing. The owners themselves are extremely friendly and knowledgeable about their stuff, so they make for great and stimulating conversation, and they always make time for you. I myself am mostly interested in Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: the Gathering, and Pokémon cards, and whenever I visit them I always seem to find something I want to add to my growing collection. Their selection of trading cards is large and continues to grow, so there is a wide selection of choices for both high-end collectors and those that like to get a little Pikachu card on occasion, as well as everyone in between. If you're not interested in shopping, however, the Item Shop is interested in buying something from you! The vast majority of their inventory is from people selling them their unwanted video games and collectibles, so feel free to bring in anything from games, gaming consoles, comic books, trading cards, merchandise, figurines, DVDs and CDs, LEGO, and many other various things. They will price these things out using up-to-date sources and make you an offer (if they're interested - make sure you have all the parts and that they're in good condition!). Even if you don't want to sell anything, just a stroll through the place to see what is on display is not only welcomed, it's encouraged! So many people walk in and talk about the nostalgia they get just from being there. Sorry, you must feel like you just read a short novel. If you made it this far, however, your interest must at least be piqued. This is an amazing place to visit, but rather than take my word for it, why not visit them yourself? Who knows, you might even end up running into me while I'm there!

  • 5/5 Bloxxboi S. 7 months ago on Google
    I bought a gameboy advance and p ps1 original and they have been in amazing condition no problems with either and they are amazing people and staff and easy to talk to and I’ve traded some games and gotten a good amount of money and they also have reasonable prices too so overall this is my favorite game store in Northern America 😁


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Small business

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