“Brought in coins from my dad’s collection. I tried to find out the cost of coins on my own and was overwhelmed. Then didn’t even know how to begin to sell them. Went to Oakton Coins and Collectables. They went through them and gave me a price. We sold to them and trusted they were being fair! I’ll probably never know but made that deco to sell to them. Hard to part with my dad’s collection but we lived in Oakton for my entire youth and young adult life. Maybe meant to be.”
“Alan upholstery shop in Westchester is a rare store that still believes in craftsmanship, customer service and designer detailing. Whether it's wood, fabrics or total redesigning of an old piece of furniture, do yourself a favor and go check out what they do. Angel (master craftsman) is all about aesthetics, quality and creating the best "look/feel" for you home or office. I had chairs reupholstered and I purchased furniture that have become center pieces for my home. Simply the best. - John Calerway”
11AM - 6PM
3633 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago“The employee was very kind and right away asked what I was looking for and showed me around. This place is very organized and clean and has a wide range of decor and furniture! Truly special pieces that have been curated - not a junk/ thrift store”
“I’ve been coming here since high school and now I have high schoolers. This place is always a delight with friendly staff and wonderful items. It’s a hidden gem.”
“CarefulPeach is an absolute gem in downtown Oak Park! This cute store is a must-visit for anyone in the area. They have everything from French-inspired items to an impressive selection of wines. It has quickly become one of our favorite spots, especially for their fantastic holiday decorations. The selection is always unique and delightful, and the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. If you're looking for a charming and enjoyable shopping experience, CarefulPeach is the place to go!”
“I can't believe the amazing finds in here! If you're into vintage clothing, dishes, silverware, knickknacks or whatever, it's like a treasure hunt! The thing is you will definitely find treasure every time!”
11AM - 4PM
30 N Cass Ave, Westmont“I was so impressed with this antique store and the 3 buildings to look through. So many antiques to look through and great prices! The owners were so amazing, kind and helpful. I had a wonderful conversation with them, they were so sweet and memorable. Felt like instant family. Many Great finds. A must visit. I will be back.”
“Great shop with an excellent selection. I bought some jewelry and a small catch all dish. Shop owners were super sweet and helpful. We had a great chat with them.
Prices were reasonable in general.
Would definitely return if it in town again.
Parking is plentiful.”
“I have a 20 year old Amish table and chair set that needed repair. The table was cracked and the chairs were wobbly and needed refinishing. Greg did a masterful job in restoring the set to its previous splendor. I can’t tell where the crack was in the table and the chairs are gorgeous. I highly recommend The Furniture Recycler for anything that you think is worth restoring. His price is very reasonable and his work is exceptional!
Regina C.”
“Stumbled upon this antique store, and found a lot of interesting well priced pieces. Wide selection available, and the lady running the store reminds me of my grandma.”
“Sue is a lovely lady that showed us the respect and dignity for our deceased parents' cherished vintage items. She offered us a fair price and I am grateful that these items, though hard to part with, were going to a nice store, where they will be appreciated, with a sweetheart of an owner! Thank you, Sue!”
12 - 5PM
6029 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago“This store is magical and amazingt My mother's Annie Wynn Mickens had this beautiful 1950 Baby Doll that loved.
Her name is Baby Annie. My mother love love her so much.I took Baby Annie today to get her hair service. And I pick up some jewelry and some beautiful outfits to add to her collection. My mom went home to be with Lord so I will take good care of Baby Annie!!”
11AM - 6PM
125 N Marion St, Oak Park“Really bummed that I specifically went out of my way to come visit this jeweler and when I got there the location was no longer operating out of their physical store. Not sure if they have a different store elsewhere or are just operating online now. Their website doesn’t mention a closure nor does their Instagram page where they are still active @goldhatpin. I would suggest calling or messaging them if you were hoping to see something in person. I’m leaving a 5 star review because they offer really incredible pieces. They just seem to be based on Instagram now a days.”
“Fantastic vintage shop. Lots of great pieces. Filled with collectible glassware and decor. As a collector and reseller, it’s not priced in a way that works for me but it’s still got a great selection for those who aren’t looking for a crazy steal.”
“Did an online auction with Ian. He was very responsive & patient with me. Especially since this was the first auction I did with him. I'm very happy as a bidder. It was also pretty cool to see an old MJ bball card go for 25k on the webcast!”
10AM - 5:30PM
5621 Dempster St, Morton Grove“Brought in three watches for battery replacement. Done in 5 minutes! 10USD each. You can tell the skills and love he puts into clocks&watches just from looking around the store”
“I am huge fan of books and Kurt Gippert Bookseller mostly has what I am looking for. They have an extensive collection of books and that just impress me. It is indeed a book lover paradise.”
“A fantastic experience working with them. Brian is one of the most knowledgeable and honest person I know. Every time I talk with him, I know I'm getting a good deal.”
11AM - 5PM
123 N York St, Elmhurst“This is the only place to purchase Lanzi Carnel nut chew candy. I called a bunch of different stores and nobody knew what I was talking about. I will definitely be back as the store has alot of random things wives live to buy. The person at this location (wish I asked for her name) extremely helpful and made my experience very nice. A gem to visit if your in Elmhurst!!!!”
“A fun & quirky maze with tons to see! Lots of unique items and a great selection of vintage. Debbie was great with providing info and a pleasure to deal with. Came away with a great piece for my collection!”