Green Element Resale is a Chicago-based thrift store that champions sustainability by offering pre-loved furniture, clothing, appliances, and antiques. Their mission is to extend the life of usable items and minimize environmental impact through resale. The store is large with a variety of products, including lots of books and furniture. Shoppers describe it as a great find with friendly and helpful staff. The store appears more organized than most thrift stores, making for a good visual shopping experience with a decent selection, where customers can find good items like light sweaters or a vintage jacket. However, the store is not the cheapest, with furniture often on the pricey side for a thrift store. A common criticism is a lack of transparent pricing, as almost nothing has a price tag and prices can seem arbitrary. There is not much of a vintage clothing selection, with lots of clothes from common brands instead. The store also does not have a restroom for shoppers. Despite these negatives, many customers have never had a bad experience, shop there frequently, and find the entire experience truly awesome, praising the unique selection not found elsewhere in Chicago.
Nice place to shop but the store manager is extremely rude and unpleasant.
October 2024
I love this thrift store; they have great, organized stuff, and most of their staff members are kind. Nevertheless, it would be great if their clothing items were priced.
September 2024
Large store with a variety of products. It is not the most suitable for looking for clothing bargains. It is not the cheapest nor do they have much of a vintage selection. Lots of clothes from brands like Old Navy or H&M
