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Paper Escape
205 W 1st St, Dixon, IL 61021, United States
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NI
Review №1

Very cool store with the old town feel. Stopped in while passing through town and was treated very poorly. After the kids picked out all their items they seen a mini fridge that had a sign on it that said pop .50 cents. And they wanted an orange pop and me a diet. After they tugged on the handle a coupe times it wasnt opening so I looked under it and seen that a tiny piece of metal was down keeping it from opening. I pushed it up and opened it as soon as I did an extremely mad lady came and said DID YOU JUSF OPEN FRIDGE!! Like I did something wrong I explained to her that we didnt know if was locked and she needed to open it. She was very upset and grabbed the key and then accused us of breaking her fridge... Very sad to be treated so poorly in a small town business that felt so neat. Maybe she was just having a really bad day but I hope for the sake of that cute store shes learns how to have some better customer service skills. So to some it up as long as you dont try and get a pop you might be okay.

Ar
Review №2

Has just about everything for your nerdy needs including an amazing staff. Definitely a place to check out if your into dnd or magic the gathering

An
Review №3

You have to go there to see for yourself, its amazing

Al
Review №4

Great family owned business. Some of the kindest people to buy tabletop games and comic books from.

He
Review №5

This place has all you need for any person that loves tabletop games and this is the place that got me into Dungeons and Dragons.

Da
Review №6

Great choice of comics, games and models.

Ry
Review №7

They have a very wide selection of board games and comics. They also have stuff for miniatures if youre into that sort of thing. I got some DnD stuff here. They also have Pathfinder things, and some toys.Staff are very pleasant and fun to chat with about games. One of my favorite places in Dixon!

Ha
Review №8

I love the staff and all the great things they have for sale I love playing magic there, everyone is so nice :)

Je
Review №9

Great little store with a good selection of comics and table top gaming options. Staff is nice and friendly and prices are reasonable.

Ma
Review №10

Friendly staff and have everything you could want. Highly recommend for for all you comic and gaming needs!

Da
Review №11

I shop and play here every weekend for the last 2 years. Love the environment and the people. Its a great place to hangout and browse or just fraternize a while. Cant recommend it enough. ^_^

Ma
Review №12

Awesome people. Great place to go play a few games. Would recommend!

Gr
Review №13

Really nice store with a great variety of games, comics and collectables! Extremely friendly owner!

Ro
Review №14

Always a nice place to go and get my nerd on, glad to have a place that has a nice selection of DND products

Da
Review №15

In response to the owner, How could you make my experience better.First off let me say you did nothing wrong. But as a brick an mortar store I am aware prices will always be higher and im willing to pay that premium to shop local. Admittedly Ive only been to the store a handful of times since the new ownership. But I see no attempt at being competitive with other stores or online prices.Again I am aware I will never get Amazon prices, but I also dont want to pay over double for a book that I can get at a super store. The book I was interested in was marked at $50 which is already over MSRP. I can find the book for 24.99 online or in a big box store. I feel if you priced a little more competitively (heck I would have picked up the 3 books I needed if they were 39.99) but I could not bring myself to take such a hit knowing I could save over 75 dollars just by buying online.Again there is nothing wrong with your store nor am I mad for any reason. you asked what would make my experience better and I explained my thoughts. I have noticed there are a few things priced reasonably and if I ever have a need I will be sure to stop by your place first before shopping online.if you guys end up with more competitive pricing (again I know there is only so much wiggle room for you little guys) I would shop at your store a lot more. If nothing comes of this review, then so be it I hope you all the best! After all it makes me sad to see so few small gaming stores around.

Da
Review №16

The people at paper escape have been nothing but helpful everytime I have gone in. They have helped me out with getting my children interested in DnD and changing the rules to fit younger players. Which they now request to play every other day. Which is AWESOME. They have also been very welcoming to all of my inquiries about all sorts of related things. Please. Go check them out!!

Ge
Review №17

Amazing customer service and a fun atmosphere!

St
Review №18

Hands down the BEST comic book store. Friendly. Helpful. From Marvel to D&D to manga to dice, Paper Escape has it all. Truly a blessing in the nerd community. No elitism or gate keeping. Just good people doing good work.

no
Review №19

This place is great, so are the people, very helpful

Th
Review №20

New owners who care! Remodeled the place to look more modern and now has gaming, cards board, magic the gathering Ad&d and others in the bacement. Was very warm and welcoming to come back to this establishment. I will be back

Aa
Review №21

Lots of fun back stock to go through. I happened across this store during a sale so it was my lucky day. Well organized and well lit.

Er
Review №22

💥8:34am 9/14/19 ICONIC brick and mortar🥰I have fond memories of this store as a child. I live thousands of miles away now and happened to mention this place to my girlfriend, my curiosity got the best of me so I had to see if this place was still open. To my surprise its still open! I remember when you could get a Greyhound ticket there!! Im glad to see this local ICONIC gem is still in place.SUPPORT THIS GEM OF A STORE! There is not many left after Walmart and Amazon!I definitely recommend

It
Review №23

Very good store

Ky
Review №24

Love coming here, every time greeted with a welcoming presence. Not only can you find what your looking for, you can meet so many people that enjoy the same things you do. Definitely a must visit! Love your dog aswell!

Be
Review №25

Like coming to get things for D&D. Always friendly.

Da
Review №26

Amazing atmosphere and staff been there almost once a week for the last 5 years

Mo
Review №27

Been going to this place on & off since I was a kid. 30 years plus of great experiences

Sc
Review №28

Nice, friendly shop of many curiosities!

Ta
Review №29

Delivered pizza hut to the store. Everyone was nice and friendly. Awesome store.

Sh
Review №30

Alot of really cool stuff! The dog and I are best friends now lol

Al
Review №31

Wonderful place to buy comic books, trading card game cards, and various other things. Also, great place to go and play card games, like Magic: The Gathering, especially on Friday, for Friday Night Magic. Friendly, fun, and a great place to get gifts.

Ro
Review №32

Very nice place for the gamer in your family if you enjoy graphic novels or Novelties from your favorite TV shows definitely the place to go

Ja
Review №33

I have been doing business with Tom and his shop since I was a small child. Shop keeps are always polite and responsive. There is a sense of community felt through his shop and the activities/events he endorses. He always has what I need at a great price.

Al
Review №34

Best comic book and tabletop game store in the area. I like going for magic the gathering stuff.

Lo
Review №35

There are some really nice things there. The only problem is that an older guy was following and watching me like I was going to steal something, he walked up to me and said You can put those up by the cash register and reserve it, or get out. He also said it in a tone like, you do it or else.

Ji
Review №36

Great small town comic and game shop.

Ma
Review №37

Great little shop with friendly staff and good prices.

Re
Review №38

My all time favorite comic store. Lots of games and pop culture things here. Check it out!

Bi
Review №39

Good selection in a tiny space. Nice staff.

Al
Review №40

An awesome comic book and board game store, always a great experience

Da
Review №41

Friendly staff, great service and selection

Ju
Review №42

Nice local comic books store. Great selection with knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Br
Review №43

My daughter got a cool dragon and some cards

Br
Review №44

Amazing staff and wonderful environment

Ma
Review №45

-_- ... You have raised your prices on dice and a few board games I see.You also now only sell 5th Edition DnD I see. Disappoint I feel knowing these things.

De
Review №46

Friendly service almost always have the comics im looking for and sports cards to

Je
Review №47

Great variety of stuff for table top.

Ry
Review №48

Great service and friendly atmosphere. Always willing to help with special orders.

Ma
Review №49

Very friendly

Dr
Review №50

Great selection of comics, well deserving prices and very helpful with customer satisfaction

Ch
Review №51

I stop in and will wander for 45 min to an hr. the owners have never boyhered or watched me. huge selection, and if they dont have something, they will order it and keep other issues reserved. recommended for sure.

Fi
Review №52

Great selection and great owners who are very polite and friendly

St
Review №53

Good place to pick up used fantasy and Sci fi books for cheap.

Ja
Review №54

Been going here for 30 years. Glad to see they have some young blood in there.

Ch
Review №55

Amazing service and tons of great items to browse!

To
Review №56

Has newer comics, lots of paperback books with SciFi and fantasy, some backstock and other stuff. Nice little store with friendly staff.

Al
Review №57

Most helpful staff good experience

Ja
Review №58

Guy followed me around like I was going to steal something. Other than that, fairly decent selection between new and old comics

Ro
Review №59

Huge selection

Ki
Review №60

Cute store. Very crowded

pw
Review №61

Wanted to look for a book for my daughter, but no gun sign posted! NO GUN=NO MONEY, we bought the books else where.

Ja
Review №62

Great place

ro
Review №63

Does not carry assassins creed comics

D
Review №64

Fantastic!

Ra
Review №65

Awesome!

Ch
Review №66

Old and needs updated

Jo
Review №67

👍👍👍

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  • Address:205 W 1st St, Dixon, IL 61021, United States
  • Site:http://paperescape.com/
  • Phone:+1 815-284-7567
Categories
  • Collectibles store
  • Comic book store
  • Game store
  • Hobby store
  • Miniatures store
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:9AM–5PM
  • Thursday:9AM–5PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:9AM–5PM
From the business
  • Identifies as veteran-led:Yes
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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