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.

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.

Tucked quietly on the corner is a beautifully strange little sanctuary for the curious and the…read moremacabre. The moment you step inside, you're wrapped in a moody, gothic atmosphere that feels less like a store and more like a place to linger -- to explore, to wonder, to feel. The collection is a haunting blend of morbid mementos, scientific oddities, and dark, beautifully crafted pieces that pull you in and refuse to let go. Every shelf holds something fascinating. Every detail feels intentional. What makes it even more special is that the owner creates most of the pieces. There's soul in the work -- and it shows. Warm, welcoming, and genuinely passionate, they make the space feel personal and alive. Elgin is lucky to have a shop like this -- a little corner of the strange and the beautiful. Prices are fair, the vibe is unforgettable, and it's absolutely worth stepping inside.

After visiting The Oddities Show in Rosemont, it was suggested to visit this shop which I did…read moretoday. I sort of knew about this shop after attending a play down the street several weeks ago. However, the time of the play and the hours of this store did not match that day. Interesting, strange, one of a kind items are here. If you visit, be sure to look up! I did have to buy an Edgar Allen Poe pill box before leaving. I was the only person in the shop and I would have stayed longer but I couldn't stand the music any longer. Perhaps I will visit again with my Paranormal friends.

Pretty fun and decent place in downtown Elgin right around the corner from Rediscover Records and…read moreThe Dr. Who coffee shop. Kewl, didn't find anything, but sometimes they have sales

I had DM'ed the instagram page about buying clothes because they don't really mention it, but they…read moredo in fact buy clothes. Really nice guy running the counter, offered fair prices for what I brought in. Good amount of clothes to look through and very organized.

They have disrespectful staff here, they walk around and act like their better than everyone else,…read morejust looking at the price of the items is horrible, your better off going to a larger goodwill out in crystal lake, Menards has a better selection of lumber than them

It's my first stop for odd pieces of wood, handles, and painting supplies. Funds go to provide…read morehousing options for our neighbors. Win-win.

Appears to be closed. Window says they're in the building across street, but the building is empty…read more The shop itself is currently mostly empty and shelves being broken down.

From the owner: You know how you go into thrift or vintage stores and you maybe find 2-3 really awesome things?…read moreThis place is like a collection of every awesome thing you would ever find in any antique/thrift store and put into one building just for you to browse through. We also provide: Prop Rental Special Effects Make-up Custom Art Orders Event Space Rental at our Store Art Classes

I come here to buy video games all the time. Way better than buying them online. They have 2…read morevendors who specialize in that. The food was really good too.

From food to clothing or if your in the mood for savory snacks Here is where it's at. Come early as…read moreparking is limited.

I have had several watch batteries replaced. My husband had his grandmother's watch refurbished…read morehere (50+ year old watch). Everything we have done has been done with perfection. Love this place and the fact that it has been around for a long time. They are efficient, friendly and fun to work with.

Always Professional and Knowledgeable!! I've been there…read moreseveral times, always satisfied with the service. K.T.