My daughter and I had the best time here today! We went looking for things for her new apartment…read moreand ended up finding so many treasures for both of us. My favorite find was a large painting of a bicycle with baskets overflowing with flowers. It reminded me so much of Amsterdam, where we just visited, that I knew it was coming home with me. What a gem of a place! I can't believe we didn't discover it sooner. Such a fun place to browse, and you never know what you're going to find. We'll definitely be back!

I've watched my fair share HGTV shows where the designer goes to some kooky place filled with…read moretrinkets and treasures of times gone by. This place is a bit like that but mixed with the early days of Etsy. "Designers" can rent an 8x8 or bigger "storefront" to showcase their unique designs. Mostly stuff reclaimed from decades gone by and redesigned with some kind of flair. There's generally a theme to the different storefronts: women's vintage clothing, funny and lovey-dovey sayings regarding dogs and cats, plastic and silk flowers, dairy and farm, sarcastic sayings, whiskey barrel designs for the men dragged into this place, etc. My wife and I found a whimsical chip and dip bowl. It was nice and will replace one of the blander versions we have at home. Truthfully, there were quite a bit of items that were perfect housewarming gifts and gifts for people who have specific decor tastes. It's also a decent place to just kill some time browsing through all the stuff people have created to get your own creative juices flowing.

This place is a gem. Most of us it's like a kid and a candy store. Everything is so beautifully…read morecurated and clean and organized. The people that work there and volunteer. There are so wonderful and kind they have a free section. This place is truly a spectacular highly unusual incredibly special place.

My favorite place to be. They have their more "upscale" donations at the front entrance and as you…read morecontinue walking around you will see more reasonably priced items. They have almost anything you think you may need and if they don't, they'll have it next week. They have a sale going on right now the entire store is 50% off and you cannot beat that. They also run different sales throughout the year. There's A LOT of items but it's not messy- everything is organized and labeled. In addition to the wide variety of items and prices, the volunteers and employees have been so kind to me. Victor delivered a couch and chair and I'm so grateful for the help! I'm in there almost every week. Be prepared to spend at least an hour in there. You can't beat it!

My first time here was today. I only became aware of this event when I heard about it on talk radio…read more- WRMN 1410AM in Elgin, Il. So I went and found many vendors inside the building and few stationed outside the building. Lots of interesting stuff, The majority of the vendors had very fair prices but a few were ridiculous. Some of these sellers have been watching too many episodes of "American Pickers" and they think old rusty tools and old oil cans are made of gold. Besides that, the fairgrounds were clean and free of debris, so wheelchairs could be maneuvered without too much difficulty plus plenty of parking. All in all, it was a pleasant shopping experience.

The event is interesting to attend by the facility itself is dated and fairly dirty. Lots of…read moreparking, though.

UPDATE MARCH 2017 Since their move south a couple blocks to…read morethe spot across the street from the newish Mickey Finn's, Serendipity seems to have really upped their game. They are a favorite place to stop on First Fridays, when I can hardly get in the door! And the stream of new and fun fashions and accessories is non-stop. Service is friendly and personal, too. Still one of my favorite stops. This is like shopping in a dear friend's great closet. Although the store is tiny, the variety always surprises me, and the service can't be beat. I find interesting items I find nowhere else, and while their prices are consistent with other stores, their sale items make them more affordable. There is even a comfortable place to sit! I have purchased tops, purses, outerwear, scarves, jewelry, and other items. Easy to miss since it is north of Casa Bonita and before the train tracks, up a couple of stairs. But with such a uniquely-vintage location and terrific items and service, it is worth the extra steps. Easy parking right in front, or in the copious parking lots around the corner on Lake Street. No I do not work for them - I am just a huge fan and want to be sure they stay in town!

The Serendipity Shop is my favorite store in Libertyville for anything clothing, jewelry, and…read moreaccessories. I love how I can stop in and get help in finding a last minute gift or a needed something to wear to an outing. Everything in the store is unique and so cute! The staff is great. I love this shop.

Great store! Great finds! Quality stuff! The service was great! Everything you could want from…read morejeans to dresses! We will be back!

This is a awesome thrift store! Great service, wide selection, and was 25% of storewide at the time.read more

Amazing thrift store. Wide selection of items in great condition. From furniture to clothing,…read morewedding dresses and casual clothing, entire sets of fine china, bedding, anything anyone could possibly need. All items are reasonably priced.

I first found Sparrow's nest in McHenry while living in the area, afterwards I moved back to my…read morehometown, and later was happy to find another Sparrow's Nest in Third Lake, and next was Mundelein, I love all three! My most recent purchases were from Mundelein had purchased some furniture and long story short, Sue was so helpful with delivery and other personal issues I had, you will not find a more Professional. Courteous, Helpful, & Polite person. Thanks again SUE!!!

Staff members were so helpful, kind and complimentary. There is a wide selection of items that can…read morebe donated. The donation drop off is Iocated behind the greenhouses & barn. It did not disappoint. Thank you!!

Our visit to Cedar Chest Thrift Shop was just great. We found puzzles, jewelry, and mobility aids…read more We would visit again in a heartbeat, and hope to do so soon!

I liked this place. A pleasant surprise. I walked in the one…read moredoor and thought oh boy. It looked like a little place with the clothes jam packed. Not much room to get around them. As I walked a little farther I noticed another big warehouse type room. This room had some furniture and bins and shelves of odds and ends. You do have to do some digging. They things I got were reasonably priced. I purchased some cloth ribbons and linen. The gentleman at the counter was kind and talkative. Friday's are seniors 25% off. I would make the ride out again to go there.

Not for me. Every time I go in just meh. Want thirty matching golf polos? Christian pamphlets and…read morereligious junk? Christmas and movie vinyls and cds? Then this is the place for you. But not for me. I had to put these photos i took somewhere because they're so awful it's funny. The label on their "pet items" section is the worst AI image I've ever seen on my life. It's truly embarrassing to fathom someone printing this out and hanging it up and thinking this looks good or professional. Oh, and there was a basket of toys at the front that said "for kids only" so toy collectors beware, they hate you. Lol.

Okay so I love bargain shopping and frequent many of the local bin & wholesale shops in Lake…read moreCounty. TruSave is one of the cleanest and most organized bin stores I have found. They take pride in their offerings. They have a section of used & donated goods for resale all neatly displayed and hung up. I have found 2 authentic Coach purses in great condition for only $5 each!!! Then they have a retail section in which you can grab brand new items from the shelf just like at a big box store but at a vastly discounted price. I have already purchased many items that will be under my tree. Now for the best part, they have bins which contain anything & everything. All items in the bins are a flat price based on the day of the week, Fri $10 - Sat $8 - Sun $6 - Mon $4 - Tues $2 you then decide if you want the item at $10 on Fri or take a chance to see if it's still there for $2 Tues. I have found some amazing brand new items on my last couple of Friday visits such as a $278 Michael Kors wallet, $470 foot/leg circulation machine, $169 roller skates, $60 under cabinet pullout organizer and MANY more all for $10 or less!!!