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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9 AM to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Paper Escape
Paper Escape is a card shop located in Dixon, Illinois. Paper Escape has spent about 19 years in downtown Dixon selling comics, manga, trade paperbacks and some Silver Age books alongside a big tabletop games section. Card players will find Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon, and the shop hosts leagues and tournaments in-house. It also stocks new and used books and statues from Windstone and Disney. Google reviewers most often mention its friendly staff, its Magic selection and the variety of items. Paper Escape is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.6 stars from 156 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 Paper Escape in Dixon are the heart of the Illinois hobby community. Visit Paper Escape online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Paper Escape at a glance
- Open 5 days a week · Open Saturdays (9 AM to 5 PM) · Closed Sundays.
- The nearest other card shop is Garage Breaks in Dixon, 1.6 mi away.
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Paper Escape reviews
Is Paper Escape well reviewed?
Paper Escape has a 4.6-star average from 156 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Paper Escape
Where is Paper Escape located?
Paper Escape is located in Dixon, Illinois at 205 W 1st St, Dixon, IL 61021.
What should I expect at Paper Escape?
Paper Escape is a local card shop in Dixon, 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 Paper Escape open?
Paper Escape's listed hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday 9 AM to 9 PM; Wednesday 9 AM to 9 PM; Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM; Friday 9 AM to 9 PM; Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM; Sunday Closed. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Paper Escape?
The closest are Garage Breaks in Dixon (1.6 mi), T & D Toys in Freeport (32 mi), Jennings Cards & Coins in Freeport (32 mi).
Card Shops near Paper Escape
The closest other card shops to Paper Escape, by distance:
Garage Breaks
T & D Toys
Jennings Cards & Coins
Quest Givers Games and Collectibles
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