Quimby's Bookstore Reviews 

I consigned some magazines to Quimby's Chicago in July of 2023. According to their policy the said we can check on consignments three times a year (once every 4 months). At the end of November, exactly 4 months from the day they received my consignment, I emailed. They responded by saying that it was a little early and to email them again in early December. I did as requested at which time they said they were automating their consignment system and it would be about a month before I heard back. I waited six weeks and emailed again - no response. I waited a couple more weeks and emailed - again not response. Finally, six months after I consigned my magazines, they emailed me saying I had emailed them too many times and they were closing my account and sending my magazines back. There is absolutely no accountability on their part and they do not even follow their own guidelines. Be careful if you consign with them.

Poor treatment of local authors. I placed 2 books on consignment last summer, and yet to be paid, or even replied to. It’s not so much the money, it’s that they don’t respond to simple correspondence (Quimby’s told me to email them and wait for a response) Also, the employees make it like it’s a customer’s privilege to be in their store while treating like you like an unworthy nuisance.

Show respect to the Quimby's! This place is the epicenter of satanic books, punk rock comics, hobo zines etc. etc. I'm still blown away by their collection every time !