I just moved to a new neighborhood and saw Thrifty Thrift on the map while I was learning what was…read morenewly near me. I love thrifting and buying second hand and was so excited to see a new option close to me. I slipped my plans for Thrifty Thrift in with some other errands on a Sunday. They are open 12-5 on Sundays and it was between 12pm and 1pm that I stopped by. They had a sign out on the sidewalk that said they had parking, but I'm not sure what parking is actually for them. I parked in a lot that was just East of the store (the direction I was traveling). It had snowed in the few days prior to my visit and Thrifty Thrift did not have any of the sidewalk in front of it's store shoveled or salted. I'm not sure if it's not required or they think customers won't appreciate it or maybe I just happened to be by on a day that they didn't have enough staff to get it done, I'm not sure. Inside this store feels very much like a cross between a flea market stand and a small second hand store. It's relatively tight inside with all available space used. Every surface has more items available. There are clothes racks in the back, they are too tight for 2 people to look at the same row at once. This is a place that somehow felt like it had so much and nothing all at once. If you're a thrifter, this is definitely a spot you need to dig through and if you find what you're looking for it was exactly perfect and if you didn't find what you were looking for, then you found nothing. IYKYK. There was one man working at the front, and I was greeted. He was not overbearing and did not speak to me again, and I did not have any questions to ask. I didn't purchase anything on this stop so can't speak to overall price of items. I'm not sure this will be a stop for me regularly, but if you're looking for a particular thrifted good, this could definitely be an option. I do always appreciate a non-corporate option for second hand buying. Thank you, Thrifty Thrift!

What is old is new again! I love a good neighborhood thrift store. Family owned and operated,…read moreThrify Thrift in Skokie, IL is a true gem. I think they're a fairly new establishment which opened over a year ago. I've gone twice in the past month. The prices are crazy excellent where you can find quality clothes if you dig deep enough. Clothes are available for all sexes and age ranges. They don't just sell clothes either. There's a good variety of things for sale like basic housewares, accessories, music, movies and comic books. I even saw a few items like tool sets, a set of golf clubs and a vintage Nintendo Cube set for sale. On both occasions, I spent an hour here and never left empty-handed. Look out for their 50% color tag sales that are generally offered daily. That's where you'll find the biggest savings. The only downside is that they don't have a dedicated changing room but they offer their single occupancy bathroom as their changing room. Disclaimer, the bathroom/changing room did not smell pleasant. It had a strong sewage stench. Hopefully their bathroom sitch gets fixed with time. At least they offer poo spray in the bathroom. If you have a sensitive nose, you may want to avoid. Another disclaimer - All items are final sale. They give no returns and no store credit is offered. They accept cash and card payments. There is free parking in the public lot to the right of the store. Currently open Tuesday - Sunday but check Yelp or call for their store hours. Happy shopping!

Best MID-Century store in the Chicago area and owner is…read moreknowledgeable and friendly

There is nothing trashy about this lovely little store. Every vintage piece showcased here is…read moreextremely well-selected and in good shape. The owner obviously has a great eye for mid-century modern design, and works with local artists to showcase their new work amidst the antiques. I've already purchased one 8-foot long sea blue-green gym bench (yeah, and it's sooooo cool), and plan to purchase more. A weekly visit would not be uncalled for. They may get sick of me.

I love this store. They've got items for a great range of decorating/dressing styles, and lots of…read moreeverything. I am an artist when I'm not at my day job and often find great things for my art here (pretty plates, colorful glass things, frames, shells, yarn, . ..), as well as things I can use directly as they are. I'm adding pics of a few of my favorite things I collected over multiple trips.

By far my favorite thrift store! I come here for everything - clothes, wrapping paper, furniture…read moreand especially crafting materials. I just finished making these two brooches out of beads and broken jewelry I picked up here! Celine is awesome as are the rest of the employees (sorry don't know everyone's names). The store is super well organized and has new stuff daily. You're missing out by not stopping in!

This is a post for my VOLUNTEER experience! I did not purchase anything...even though I wanted to…read morelol With that said, I was greeted so warmly by the staff there and I was waiting for other members of my sorority to arrive and was given a little background information on how the organization started and how much impact they had on the community. Our tasks were actually pretty fun and we're helping to test, clean, and price appliances and we were able to organize tiles in the home improvement area! The facility was very well organized and it felt really good doing something important for the community! Our sorority will be back in the fall for more opportunities so I'm excited about that!

Great deal on said been very happy a friend recommended I bought it sight unseen over 2 years again…read morelooks great still price was great !!

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.

Not only is the shop cool to browse (I found a designer placemat for a dollar), but I was able to…read moretake advantage of their program where you can meet with a personal stylist who curates outfits for trans and gender non conforming customers. It was the most fun I've had clothes shopping in so many years. I get compliments often on the pieces I bought there, and I plan to make a donation soon because I want this place to be around for a long time-- it's already a cultural institution!

A wonderful part of the community. I don't live near the shop, but make it a point to donate there…read morewhen I can.

Am I into resale shops No - But this space is cool. It used to be the former Calo Theater, a…read moreSpanish Baroque Revival Theater built in 1915. When you see the theater area - you'll feel how cavernous it is. There are still see some of the architectural details left from its original form. I do like the CD selection and the couch lounge is just so inviting. Plus it's hot and humid outside this midsummer fest in Andersonville and this place has AC. Also the people watching isn't bad they really have all kinds here.

First, how many resale stores have you been to that were once a theater? This location of the Brown…read moreElephant was once the Calo theater, built in 1915 on the Spanish Baroque Revival design, and you can still see vestiges of its former glory (even if you aren't interested in looking for clothes, check out that room because you can see the most of the historic theater remains). Now, onto the store! It's huge and it's been around forever. Lots of clothes and lots of furniture too. There are also two other locations, but if you are doing the "antique crawl" along Clark, this is the one to hit.

Really love this store. I work on the same block so I'm always eyeing the pieces out on the…read moresidewalk, and often peak in the window to see if anything looks good. I've browsed around inside before but never looking for anything specific. Finally after moving into a new apartment and needing a bigger dining room table, I spotted a super affordable gorgeous table being sold as a set with four chairs. I'm still shocked at the price. I gave the store a call later that day and Tim (the owner I believe?) helped me out immensely. He held the table and chairs for me and gave me the measurements so I could go home to make sure it would fit okay. After I went in to purchase he offered to set up a delivery, which ended up being way less than I've paid for smaller pieces of furniture to be delivered. Very happy with my experience, and I'll definitely be back considering how often I see such fun and interesting items! Definitely check this place out!! I'll update with a photo of the table once it's been delivered!

Very unwelcoming and unpleasant owner. Tim, the owner couldn't be bothered to get off the seat…read morebehind the counter to answer questions about a piece I was considering purchasing. BIG turn off. I'll take my business and money elsewhere.