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| Monday | 12 to 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12 to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 8 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 8 PM |
About Galactic Trading
Galactic Trading is a card shop located in Chicago, Illinois. Galactic Trading is a neighborhood card shop in Chicago's Edgewater, a short walk from the Thorndale Red Line stop. It stocks Pokémon, One Piece and Magic: The Gathering as singles and sealed product, plus sleeves, binders and blind boxes. The shop runs weekly tournaments and casual play nights and displays work by independent artists. Google reviewers most often mention Pokémon, TCG play and One Piece. Galactic Trading is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 5.0 stars from 53 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for PSA- and BGS-graded slabs, Pokémon singles, Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh, local card shops like Galactic Trading in Chicago are the heart of the Illinois hobby community. Visit Galactic Trading online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Galactic Trading at a glance
- Ranked #5 of 21 rated card shops in Chicago by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (12 to 8 PM) · Open Sundays (12 to 8 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Chicagoland Games Dice Dojo in Chicago, 0.5 mi away.
- Carries: Trading cards.
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Galactic Trading reviews
Is Galactic Trading well reviewed?
Galactic Trading has a 5.0-star average from 53 Google reviews. That ranks #5 of 21 rated card shops in Chicago once the number of reviews is taken into account. The average for the 21 rated card shops in Chicago is 4.6 stars, so Galactic Trading is above the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Galactic Trading
Where is Galactic Trading located?
Galactic Trading is located in Chicago, Illinois at 1122 W Thorndale Ave.
What should I expect at Galactic Trading?
Galactic Trading is a local card shop in Chicago, Illinois. Expect a rotating inventory of singles, sealed wax, and graded cards, plus the kind of knowledgeable, personal service the hobby community relies on.
When is Galactic Trading open?
Galactic Trading's listed hours are: Monday 12 to 8 PM; Tuesday 12 to 8 PM; Wednesday 12 to 8 PM; Thursday 12 to 8 PM; Friday 12 to 8 PM; Saturday 12 to 8 PM; Sunday 12 to 8 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Galactic Trading?
The closest are Chicagoland Games Dice Dojo in Chicago (0.5 mi), Elite Sports Cards and Comics in Chicago (2.2 mi), Tim's Baseball Card Shop in Chicago (2.3 mi).
Card Shops near Galactic Trading
The closest other card shops to Galactic Trading, by distance:
Chicagoland Games Dice Dojo
Elite Sports Cards and Comics
Tim's Baseball Card Shop
Sport & Gaming Cards Plus
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