Comic Buying Center

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624 E Park Ave Ste D, Libertyville, Illinois 60048
4.9

228 reviews

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About This Store

Comic Buying Center is a highly praised store with an abundant inventory of comics, graphic novels, trading cards (Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon), and collectibles like Funko Pops. Customers love the extensive back-issue comics, organized discount sections ($5 trades, bulk areas), and vintage card selection. The staff is consistently described as knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming, and never pushy. The atmosphere is inviting, with free drinks and candy, and families feel excited to visit. The store also buys collections with fair offers. It is a destination worth a long drive.

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Games Offered

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Visiting Comic Buying Center in Libertyville

Comic Buying Center is a friendly local game store (FLGS) located in Libertyville, Illinois. The store specializes in TCG and hosts regular events for the local gaming community.

Comic Buying Center is one of Libertyville's go-to destinations for tabletop gamers.

The store is open Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday: Closed and welcomes players of all experience levels. This listing has been verified by the store owner.

Store Info

624 E Park Ave Ste D
Libertyville, Illinois 60048
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday: Closed
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