Fun place to look through and you will probably find a few things you want to buy. VERY expensive…read moreso be prepared to pay top doller, HOLLA!!

Whatnots & Whimsies in downtown Elgin is a wonderful secondhand store that has a little bit of…read moreeverything. It is a shopping experience like no other. It's a delight that engages all your senses. So much beauty surrounds you. Truly one of my favorite places in Elgin. The staff is so super attentive, kind and treat their customers wonderfully. I love this store so much because of the beautiful and unique items. Fran the owner of the store makes my experience pure joy from the moment I walk in. I feel welcomed immediately. I will go out of my way to shop there because I always find just the right thing and I always feel happy when I leave. This store is a beloved pillar of the Elgin community. I encourage you to stop in. You will not regret it.

Service, selection and value are top notch! As first timers, Diane made us feel so welcome. We made…read morea friend and will definitely return.

Love this store. I'm addicted. Every time I go there I find something I want (but don't need )…read more Such a fun place to shop. My husband even likes going - and he's not a shopper

Angie is excellent! She is very trusteorthy, provides excellent client care and very professional…read more She handled my transaction within 4 days. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of her services regarding antiques and or other precious items. Laurie M, Bartlett IL

4 stars just because the place was tiny and there wasn't a ton to look at!…read more This is cute little antique shop in Bartlett that I didn't know was in the same building as the dentist! We came here and looked around briefly and found a few items we liked. A woman was there and greeted us along with a younger gentleman in the other room. She let us know we were welcome to take a look around and that she is negotiable on some things. We ended up getting some cute rings for $5 a pop and we all agreed that the woman (Angie I think) was super warm and welcoming. We would come back based on her alone! She was very nice and even told us about another antique-y place near by since we mentioned we were just out shopping at different antique places. Definitely highly recommend checking this place out!

My mom loved coming here as a kid. So this spot is a memory staple…read more Anyways no it doesn't have super cool or fancy stuff but it's simple. The dark alley way to get to it, that's a good spot for some pictures. Especially when it's raining and it's leaking. Anyway they are nice and yeah it has it's own unique smell. Anyways maybe I am just a fan of old vintage simple places. That's just me though.

Run by a great crew, very chatty, very committed, very helpful. Quality of the items is fairly…read moretypical thrift store fare, but I HAVE DISCOVERED SOME AMAZING ITEMS there that keep me coming back. Local 'antique/retro/vintage' dealers are regulars. Manolo Blahnik Shoes ... probably not. Retro lamps and fun kitsch, likely. Good vintage granny stuff, costume jewelry, and some occasional to die for treasures. Great pricing. Odd location. If you are a thrift store fan, this should be on your lists of regular/occasional stops.

It's worth a little road trip out to Elburn to check this sizeable antique store out! Two floors…read moreand many rooms just full of a variety of vintage and antique stuff, including a small selection of clothing. At the moment (November) the whole upstairs was full of Christmas decor. Prices were reasonable, and staff was welcoming. If you have mobility issues, be aware that there are some areas with stairs and other spaces that are just tight because there's so much stuff!

Stopped in Elburn for Obscurity Brewery and decided to stop in some of the antique stores. This is…read morea huge antique store packed with treasures. There is something in every nook and cranny. The items are somewhat organized . Prices were good for most items, some a bit pricey.

***Rating not applicable***…read more NOT A (salvation army) THRIFT STORE Just stopped by to find out :)

From the owner: Services/Programs Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m…read more (Mon-Fri) Tuesday Let the Music Begin - 4:30 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. Kid's Dinner - 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Guitar Class/Kid's Club - 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Adult Bible Study in English - 5:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study in Spanish - 5:00 p.m. Women's Ministries - 6:00 p.m. Friday Food Distribution (ID Required) - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Discovered this gem last weekend while strolling downtown Geneva. SO GLAD I WALKED IN! The owner…read moregreeted me and helped direct me to the sizing sections for my kids. I was so impressed with the amount of NWT (new with tags) items and the high quality of the gently used inventory. But it's the competitive pricing and transparent price model that will keep me coming back. I love that I can quickly see when items will be further discounted so I know when to come back and shop. Mere days after my first visit, I was back to sign up as a consignor, drop off inventory and shop with my discount code! On top of all that, the staff is exceptionally friendly! If I weren't already employed, I'd love to be part of a team and business like this one.

From the owner: Consignment store in downtown Geneva. Come on in to see all our great items. Call to learn more…read moreabout consignment.

There really isn't much here, BUT if you look closely you'll likely find something. I found a sign…read moreand a dvd about Chicago history so it's kewl. Plus it's in downtown Barrington right by the Anderson Chocolate Shop, check em all out!

Pros: I've found some great things here, and if you're willing to spend some time shopping, their…read moreprices certainly can't be beat. My best finds include shoes, bags, vintage blouses, costume jewelry, and once, a well-kept fox fur for $25. Location is handy. Cons: Service sucks. These are, of course, little old ladies volunteering through Good Shepherd hospital, but few of them seem to want to be there and most of them are plain mean. The store closes at 4 on weekdays - also a drag - and the sales "girls" start nagging you to bring your items up to the counter at about quarter after 3. They'll stare at you suspiciously no matter who you are - God help you if you're black and under 50. Odors of mothballs and occasionally faulty sewage lines permeate the store most days.

I absolutely would NOT recommend this thrift shop! Dishonest , unprofessional, rude, disorganized…read moreand bias! I rarely give negative feedback especially on small business owners because I like to help and support them to thrive, apparently NOT worth my time and money!!

Definitely, yes! Every employee that works there (including the owner and her son) is extremely…read morefriendly and kind! Always a smile on their faces! Can't think of a better place to shop!!! Such a fun store! Lots of beautiful items for the house and gorgeous clothes to choose from! Prices are great too! Actually, it's my very favorite place to shop!!