Primetime Sportscards & Collectibles — Local services in Zion

I’ve visited this shop several times and the owner, Bill, is almost always there. Bill is a one of a kind individual. I personally think of his shop as more of a local institution or local hangout more than it is a business and I mean this in the best way possible. Bill did not say this to me; however, I see Bill as the type of person that puts positivity and light into the universe to make it a better place. Bill seems to know everyone on a first name basis and there were about 20+ people in his shop wrapping up a card game tournament when I visited with my 6 year old daughter. I went to Primetime Collectibles to learn more about Pokemon and my daughter is into Pokemon so to cultivate a shared hobby between my daughter and I, we drove over to Bill’s shop. Although there were 20+ people there and he had a lot of admin work to do to wrap up the tournament, he still made my daughter and I a priority and went out of his way to make our experience a great one. Bill is one of those people that understands the hobby is a hobby and as a member of this community, we need today’s youth to join the hobby and enjoy it. Bill went above and beyond for my daughter during our visit and really sparked a “hobby fire” within her which I am grateful for. The store closed at 4pm the day we visited. I was unaware of his hours until I asked at about 4:30pm when it was just the three of us in the store, sitting in chairs across from the desk from each other and just talking about LIFE and sharing stories. I could go on and on, but I’ll leave you with this. Bill and Primetime collectibles is a one of a kind store. They’re open Wednesday evenings, Friday from 1-6:30 and Sat/Sun 12pm-4pm (please check actual store hours because I might be mistaken on one of these days). If you are in the hobby, especially if you’re into Pokemon, Magic and other card games then I HIGHLY recommend you make time to visit Bill at Primetime Collectibles in Zion, IL, even if you live an hour or more away, it’s worth the trip to meet Bill and check out his shop. They do carry sports cards and collectibles as well, but from my perspective their bread and butter is with the trading card games like Pokemon, Magic, etc. I did find some pretty nice Michael Jordan stuff, Jerry Rice rookies and a limited selection of hobby boxes (if you can get hobby boxes here you’re lucky because Bill is one of the few that doesn’t charge a crazy amount of money). Bill earned a lifelong customer on the Saturday before Easter and possibly two lifelong customers (assuming my daughter keeps it up with the hobby). Bill - thank you for giving us a 5 star experience and keep doing what you’re doing. You are a shining star and a bright light in this hobby and I hope your shop stays open far beyond your retirement. Don’t wait - go check out Primetime Collectibles the next time you have an opportunity to get out and he’s open, you won’t regret it. I’m certain you will have a similar experience that my daughter and I had which truly was indescribable. ...

As an 11 year old kid living in Zion with an attitude and behavioral issues, I needed something to keep my mind at ease. When I found sports cards and having a hobby my parents would give me $5 a week to have fun. Never in a million years would I think that simple pieces of cardboard would lead to a life long friendship. I have been shopping at Primetime for 25 years now. It's way beyond supporting a brick and mortar. It's way beyond supporting a friend. I support Bill because in a hobby filled with sharks and snakes, trying to squeeze every penny from some folks, Bill has integrity. I am just one of many that would repeat these exact same words. Bill cares about the community he lives in and he cares about the people that walk into his shop. I feel privileged to know that one of my sons has already cracked packs in the shop and the little one will follow as soon as he's ready. Thank you Bill. Thank you for being a great, successful, business owner. Thank you for having integrity. Thank you for all the talks; sports, life problems, women, politics etc. Thank you for the many fond memories and fun pulls in your shop. Lastly, Thank you Bill, Thank you for being a...

Was on the area a few weeks ago with my wife and her mother. Saw the card shop stopped in and chatted with the owner about me selling my football and Pokemon cards. He said he would take a look at them and see what he could do.

Today I went in to do just that and boy how did his demeanor and attitude change. I told him that I was here to sell my cards and he said he really doesn't buy much newer Pokemon cards but he took a look anyways and found one he wanted. Looked up the price and said well what do you want to do with it. I said sell it for cash. He flipped out on me and said, "I don't but from people who don't buy from me.". "Go sell it to someone else!". Like wow....glad I never spent a dime at his shop. Good to know that a non regulars get treated in such a way. I will never be...