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| Monday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Running to the Rip
Running to the Rip is a card shop located in Chicago, Illinois. Running to the Rip is a Pokémon TCG shop on Chicago's South Side that sells and trades Pokémon cards and offers grading and appraisal services. It hosts community events and also reaches collectors through streaming. Google reviewers most often mention its helpful staff, sealed products and selection of singles, and some discuss its buying and pricing against market value. Running to the Rip is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.5 stars from 100 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for sports card rookies, PSA- and BGS-graded slabs, Pokémon singles, local card shops like Running to the Rip in Chicago are the heart of the Illinois hobby community. Visit Running to the Rip online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Running to the Rip at a glance
- Open 6 days a week · Open Saturdays (12:00 – 7:00 PM) · Closed Sundays.
- The nearest other card shop is Bridgeport Hobby Trading Cards in Chicago, 1.0 mi away.
- Carries: Pokémon, Sports cards, Yu-Gi-Oh, Trading cards.
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Running to the Rip reviews
Is Running to the Rip well reviewed?
Running to the Rip has a 4.5-star average from 100 Google reviews. The average for the 21 rated card shops in Chicago is 4.6 stars, so Running to the Rip is below the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Running to the Rip
Where is Running to the Rip located?
Running to the Rip is located in Chicago, Illinois at 2979 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60608.
What should I expect at Running to the Rip?
Running to the Rip 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 Running to the Rip open?
Running to the Rip's listed hours are: Monday 12:00 – 7:00 PM; Tuesday 12:00 – 7:00 PM; Wednesday 12:00 – 7:00 PM; Thursday 12:00 – 7:00 PM; Friday 12:00 – 7:00 PM; Saturday 12:00 – 7:00 PM; Sunday Closed. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Running to the Rip?
The closest are Bridgeport Hobby Trading Cards in Chicago (1.0 mi), Graham Crackers Comics Loop in Chicago (3.4 mi), Spellbound Games in Chicago (4.3 mi).
Card Shops near Running to the Rip
The closest other card shops to Running to the Rip, by distance:
Bridgeport Hobby Trading Cards
Graham Crackers Comics Loop
Spellbound Games
Canon Collectibles Chicago
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