I've popped in here a couple of times, and like what they've had on the shelf. But not, never…read moreagain. The guy with the glasses -- the one *everybody* complains about -- had apparently locked the door while he was on his lunch break, which would be no big deal except ALL the signs said "open" and it was well within normal operating hours. So we knocked a couple of times, because we'd made a special trip to the shop, and the guy finally came to the door and tried yelling at us through it but we couldn't understand him. So he opened the door and yelled: "I'm on my lunch break. I have two minutes left. I'll be back to open the door when my break is over." And he slammed the door. So ... yeah, never again.

Large selection, good prices, friendly people. Excellent selection of jewelry, women's clothing,…read moreand dog items.

Grateful Threads is always a treat to visit. Love the variety of items and better yet - the…read moreproceeds go to a cat rescue!

Great little corner store with many home items, and clothes, and knick-knacks. Fun to look around…read moreand find a personal treasure. Best of all, it's s non-profit with procedes going to cat rescue.

Support local!! Seriously. You can find an absolute gem of a piece like I did. On a girls day…read morethrifting, we decided to add this spot spontaneously visiting for the first time. What a treat! I found a vintage 100% leather Wilsons Leather piece for $34, originally $48. Apparently they had a 30% off clothing and Christmas decor sale- our lucky day! The jacket was made for me, I swear it. I also got a couple cute ornaments and one will replacement a corporate one that I now get to return. Plus the one at Avenues is a 10th of the price, 10x better quality, and supports adults with disAbilities. And we love that. Happy shopping!

Great selection of items. Shoes were plentiful, clothes in great condition. Great prices too!…read moreEasy donation location around back parking lot. Good customer service attentive attendants and good sales around holidays. There's even a place to try on clothes too! A bonus so you don't buy and realize it doesn't fit.

I really love this little thrift shop next to cute and quirky October Cafe. It's filled with a few…read morehard working and very kind volunteers. They provide baskets if you'd like to hold while you shop and a table where you can set your items down until you're ready to purchase. I've never had an issue with getting an item snagged. I always leave with more items than anticipated and they're high quality vintage treasures every time! I've found two fantastic fitting blazers and their blazers are priced at $7! Almost unbelievable. Staff is friendly, keep items organized and the place stays well stocked it seems. I find anything from houseware, to decor, to clothes every time. A great selection of toys as well. During the holidays this year, they even had a Santa sitting and reading stories with free pictures. It was very sweet- and free! Worth a stop and be prepared to shop.

Two rooms chock-full of goodies & reasonably priced - add helpful staff and you can't help but…read morevisit regularly!

What a special place! Wow. Step inside to a Time Travel, Back to the Past, before the World…read morebecame so fake and the Real Treasures existed all around us. This place is Very Unique and filled with so many wonderful items. The Sports Section is so Original and Authentic. Very unique NBA Custom lamps, Baseball collection cards. Many special Chicago Items. Step into Grandma's Kitchen, all those wonder 1950's items are here. Many unique prints and treasures from Closets, Dining Rooms.... You must go inside and take a look. You most definitely are bound to find at least 1 nice treasure piece. I couldn't resist the Undisclosed book. I will return again and definitely recommend it. They accept Cash, Apple Pay, Card. There is meter parking outside. $1 per hour. Lovely area to visit. Enjoy!

I do love a good garage sale, and my kid loves shopping in vintage stores, so today we found…read moreourselves at Forest Park Emporium after our planned ice cream outing at the Brown Cow ice cream parlor, next door, ended too quickly. Sadly, the Brown Cow is closed for construction, so we missed out. We had already found parking, so instead of buying ice cream, we went treasure hunting next door. We had a lot of fun moving from one vendor area to the next as we worked our way around the store. It is very, very full of merchandise, but didn't feel super cramped. It would be harder to navigate if you are a larger size or if you need a walker or wheel chair. The aisles and vendor set-ups are narrow, so it does take some patience and balance to maneuver in and around. But everything is clean and well organized, so big plus there. And there is a massive amount of unique things. Smelled fine, too, not stuffy or smoky. The owner was walking around with a spray bottle, tidying up. Owners and customers all wore masks. 6-foot distancing marks are on the floor and additional signs are all around the shop, reminding shoppers about COVID precautions, which was appreciated. I think this would be a fun place to go on a masked, socially-distanced date! Ice cream + treasure hunting.

Love this place so much! Such a beautiful space and the owner was so nice and helpful - she helped…read moreme find the perfect gift for my twin sister. I'll be coming back soon!!!

Amazing! The owner is so nice.. The clothes are great and reasonably priced! I'll go there for…read moreclothes before I go anywhere else!

If anyone who reads this is familiar with the rummage sales at First Presbyterian Church in Lake…read moreForest IL, The Economy Shop reminds me SO much of that kind of thing. The Economy Shop is literally a Victorian style house with every room crammed with secondhand goods and antiques. They're only open 3-4 days a month from 9am-3pm, so you need to plan your visit. When you enter, you're handed a paper sheet that is divided into different categories of merchandise. When you go to each room, they total up whatever you want to buy from that given room. When you're completely done shopping, you pay at the far back of the house and exit. Prices are fair and you can find some great stuff here. The basement was one area that was overwhelming. Almost too much to look at and fully absorb. Tips for first time visitors: 1. Bring reusable bags or a tote bag. They will give you bags but a good sturdy bag will work to your advantage. 2. Parking is tricky. You're fine on residential streets but if you park along the train tracks, you have to feed a meter. $2.00 per hour. Card payment only. 3. Leave small kids at home. The rooms and hallways are too packed and tight to reasonably manage kids in tow. I like this place! I will be back!

The place is a mess. And the people that work there are very, very rude. Won't be going back there.read more

LOVE Beyond Grandmas…read moreis a great stop for vintage lovers, especially those looking for furniture. It's in the basement of a warehouse and is far bigger than you might think. It's very impressive to see how neatly things are displayed (by type or them). No digging around on dusty shelves here! Again, if you want furniture, lighting or home decor they are STOCKED! The folks working here could not be nicer -- really a great place I'll definitely come back to. A tin outdoor "ExLax" advertising thermometer? Hell yeah, brother!

Great selection, lots to see. There's a little bit of everything. Found some great wind up toys…read moreto add to my collection.