Unique Thrift Store

Doesn't Recommend

wiseguy4343

Joined 6 years ago

bad business. The store is not very dirty but the prices are. Over-priced junk that you can buy new for the same prices. The employees need to learn english and the manager nneds to contol her voice so shoppers do not have to hear her yelling at employees as you try to shop. The parking lot is dirty and has plenty of beggers asking for money when you try to get into the store. Hold on to your wallet and purses.

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maurice680

Joined 3 years ago

Sometimes good deals can be had at this thrift store.. Do have all kinds of stuff, actually can have vintage stuff that worth some money, but some items can be overpriced at times, like a broken stereo for $75 and some items are worth buying, like the NES with controllers and light guns and two games for $25 bucks, I guess depends on the day you walk in, it's a hit or miss, better then most around the area

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blackbettyboop37

Joined 4 years ago

Unique Thrift Store. Its good to have thrift stores to help people in these hard and struggling times, but not when the workers are rude, unprofessional and biased. I've noticed the whole store is full of Hispanics workers that speak Spanish to one another whenever you have a merchandise that is missing a price or is damaged and you ask them to give you a reasonable price. Also, I saw one cashier speaking Spanish to this customer who had an item with no price and she charged him .38 cent for what I can recall was a shirt. Do White and Black people think she would had did that for us? NO!

I've complained to the corporate about this and they didn't do anything because they like the cheap labor. My sister once told me that when she went to apply at a thrift store by her house, this girl who works there told her that the manager only hired Hispanics and nobody else. Isn't that against the law people?

I also have a problem with their clothes. The clothes have a bad smell to it and they want to charge store prices. WHAT?! They shouldn't take anything unless its clean and fresh. They also overpriced their items. Once again, I brought this up to the corporate office and it fell on deaf ears. Am I surprised? Not at all.

I can't believe how the news does stories on this place as a cheap place to shop without noticing how they are overcharging on items that they get for cheap? from, what I was told, from the Vet department.

Hopefully, things will change for the better. God don't like money hungry people who like to rips-off the poor.

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Ummsami

Joined 4 years ago

FYI:Children?s Product Safety Laws Taking Effect 2/09. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Info and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

January 8, 2009

Release #09-086 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

In February 2009, new requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) take effect. Beginning February 10, 2009, children?s products cannot be sold if they contain more than 600 parts per million (ppm) total lead. Certain children?s products manufactured on or after February 10, 2009 cannot be sold if they contain more than 0.1% of certain specific phthalates or if they fail to meet new mandatory standards for toys.

Under the new law, children?s products with more than 600 ppm total lead cannot lawfully be sold in the United States on or after February 10, 2009, even if they were manufactured before that date. The total lead limit drops to 300 ppm on August 14, 2009.

Sellers of used children?s products, such as thrift stores and consignment stores, are not required to certify that those products meet the new lead limits, phthalates standard or new toy standards.

The new safety law does not require resellers to test children?s products in inventory for compliance with the lead limit before they are sold. However, resellers cannot sell children?s products that exceed the lead limit and therefore should avoid products that are likely to have lead content, unless they have testing or other information to indicate the products being sold have less than the new limit. Those resellers that do sell products in violation of the new limits could face civil and/or criminal penalties.

As of August 14, 2008, it became unlawful to sell recalled products. All resellers should check the CPSC Web site (www.cpsc.gov) for information on recalled products before taking into inventory or selling a product. The selling of recalled products also could carry civil and/or criminal penalties.

Please visit the CPSC website at www.cpsc.gov for more information.

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kittylitter123

Joined 6 years ago

cheap deals. Yes the place is a zoo on 1/2-off-everything Mondays, yes the place can be somewhat disorganized at times; though most of the clothes are sorted and color-coordinated on the racks; yes it is CASH only, but this is what an authentic, old-school resale shop is supposed to be like. If you are looking for organization, along with higher prices, shop consignment stores instead.

Otherwise, if you can handle it, the prices are pretty cheap, they have different "deals of the day" every day of the week, and the selection isn't completely picked-over, like some other more popular resale and/or consignment shops in the lincoln park/wicker park area. Salvation Army thrift store just a few blocks away for more selection. These gems may get discovered soon...

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truthmaker

Joined 7 years ago

Some good finds if you have the time. Good store in an okay location; it is located on the corner of Sunnyside and Sheridan. There is a good variety of clothes, toys, and shoes here, but the furniture area is pretty small. The prices are higher than the Salvation Army, and sometimes much higher than the other local thrift stores, but the price may be worth it for the generally superior quality of the clothes (if you have the time to sift through the racks). The store also sells small appliances and dishes at reasonable prices. I've bought several wicker baskets and some clothes at this store; I've been happy with all my purchases. The store does not take credit cards or debit cards.