“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.”
“Reza was super friendly and helped me find the perfect runner as a gift for my best friends wedding. He also helped me stay within my budget which I very much appreciated. The craftsmanship is gorgeous! I’m excited for this to be a heirloom piece for my best friend and her family! I ended up going with the more traditional pink and blue one, but may be back for the on the right… it’s gorgeous”
“A very cozy nice store. Grabbed some supplies with my boyfriend and a book. Saw this place online when I was planning my trip and decided to stop in. Lots of great perfumes and oils as well as supplies for whatever Craft you practice. Also loved the sign on the door (the ICE keep out sign) as well as the Santa Muerte in the window.”
“Such a wonderful place with so much to explore! I could spend hours looking around in here. Their employees Anne and Bruno were so friendly and helpful. Really fun environment to be in and I found some wonderful treasures :)”
“As soon as you walk into Beautiful Rugs, you can tell you're getting a first-class experience with incredible quality pieces. Moe is so unbelievably helpful and knowledgeable and takes his time to find exactly what you're looking for. The only problem is he will give you so many stunning options to choose from that it's so hard to make a decision which one you'll go with! Our decision got so difficult we ended up getting two absolutely stunning Persian rugs!
But it doesn't stop at the quality-- not only did Moe hand deliver our rugs once purchased, but when we had a question about one of the rugs after delivery, he came by in person the next day and talked us through our question.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Moe and his beautiful store. I'll never hesitate to recommend this place to anyone who needs a rug or rug cleaning!”
11AM - 6PM
3633 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago
Antiques
“I got an AMAZING vintage modern granite table and Henry Miller chairs here that will be in my dining room forever. They were in perfect condition and so much better built and classier than all of the cheap new furniture out there. And the staff is incredibly helpful and worked with me for delivery!”
“I’ve never seen a vintage spot with as big of a selection as this place. We found a phenomenal MCM cabinet that we now use as a bar in our dining area - very fairly priced and the staff was helpful with loading it into our truck. So many great items!”
“I happened upon this treasure of a place while walking today . It's everything an antique should be: interesting and unusual merchandise, reasonable prices. an affable owner and Sophie , his charming dog .”
“The nicest and most helpful sports card people!!! Best sports card selection in the city.
They helped me last minute with soccer cards for my 8 year old son. So friendly and I cannot recommend these awesome people enough!!! I would give them 100 stats if I could.”
“Nice vintage shop with a lot of great curating going on.
My favorite things to look at were the jewelery displays. There was everything from costume jewelry, to 925 sterling, to gold w/ diamonds.
There was also a ton of unique and high quality furnishings / home decor to look through. Though the prices for most things were consistently on the higher end of things, the staffs warm and friendly helpfullnes made a great impression on me. I will definitely be making a note of this place for the future.
The pictures I've posted are for only a small section of the loop here. If you're into vintage and antique shopping I highly recommend stopping on in.”
“I recently won a few lots from Lot 14 on an online auction and there communications and responsiveness to messages was excellent. Great selections of items in their auctions as well. Cheers Lot 14!”
10AM - 6PM
613 N State St, Chicago
Antiques
“Beautifully curated boutique that mixes unique decor with vintage + antique. Every time I've gone staff is so sweet and welcoming. They have a mix of vintage inspired pieces, local artist products, and *very* old items. The way it's decorated is also amazing. Perfect place to get a gift for your favorite host.”
“This shop is beautiful! They have a wonderful assortment of so many goods, including greeting cards, candles, magnets, art prints, journals, mugs, cups, and coasters. There are so many whimsical and colorful items to browse here. Perfect if you’re looking to purchase for someone else or brighten up your home.”
11AM - 7PM
2958 N Clark St, Chicago
Antiques
“Foursided is my favorite gift shop in Chicago, with something different and unique every time I stop in. There are gifts for literally everyone here, from kids to bookworms to cooks to nerds to art lovers. There’s jewelry and so many cute Chicago items too, and even a small local artist gallery!”
11AM - 7:30PM
5409 1/2 N Clark St, Chicago
Antiques
“Such a charming little shop! Mercantile M has such a unique mix of gifts, home goods, and beautifully curated items — it’s one of those places where you walk in “just to look” and always end up finding something special. Everything feels thoughtfully selected, from candles and cards to handmade goods and stylish home accents.
The owner and staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. They’re always happy to help you find the perfect gift or offer suggestions without ever being pushy. It has that cozy, local feel that makes you want to keep coming back.”
“Amazing, fun little shop! I come here all the time and there’s always a great find. The staff is excellent as well. Thanks for your help, Ken! Definitely must visit this store :)”
“Vintage Grind House is one of the best antique shops in Chicago. They have a wide array of beautiful furniture and art and they even offer upholstery services
I highly recommend Vintage Grindhouse and I can’t wait to see their new location!”
“I am over the moon happy with my new Grundig counsel. I had been admiring Harlequin Vintage through socials for a while and I reached out explaining what I was looking for. Dave responded he just so happened to have the exact piece I was looking for! The sound is amazing. I had used his white-glove delivery service and was extremely impressed! Reliving the sound of music I listened to growing up and remembering my parents dancing....priceless. Thank you, Dave!!!”
Open 24 hours
6029 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago
Antiques
“Absolutely recommend 100%. I was tasked by my grandma to have a doll restrung. I was about to ship it to another company for much much more $$$. I didn’t know so I assumed that’s what it costs. I confirmed the address to ship it to and that company never responded. I reached out to GIGI’s. Emailed me back quickly. Very reasonable price. Told me how to ship it. Was returned fixed to me within about a week. Was very happy with it. The doll owner is very happy as well?.”
“They have stunning pieces and they prioritize accessible pricing. The owner Jon is also super knowledgeable. I love supporting people who stand by their principles and these guys are the real deal!”
11AM - 7PM
4835 N Damen Ave, Chicago
Antiques
“Super cute shop in Ravenswood/Lincoln Square. I’ve purchased a few items including a vintage refurbished desk and their super warm washable wool blankets.I’m giving it 4 stars because they’ve started selling more “new” furniture and less vintage or refurbished furniture - which isn’t my thing.The staff have always been super helpful and knowledgeable about all of their products, so if you have questions they will definitely have answers.Make sure to check out this local shop, I’m sure you’ll find something you enjoy.”
“I called to get a get what the commission was on my 14 k braclers. The owner told me 97% of the spot price. I did the calculations and came up with the price. I get there and she changes the commission to 93% of golds current spot price. We do the math and she pulls out a sheet of paper with the price they pay for 14 k based on Gram price. Nobody would show me the sheet. I do the calculation and the price would be $87.92 after 93% of the sot price commission which came out to over $6000. The lady owner looks at her sheet of paper for what they pay for 14k gold. Unbelievably she offers $78 a gram Which lowers the price by $1000 to $5000. My calculations were correct. Her piece of paper was taking a 15% commission. She says I have to make money ( by cheating me). I get up to leave and she flashes $5200 cash. For me it's no dea when you steal.”
“The staff members are so kind here! They helped me get a lovely new coat, were very knowledgeable about the products there, and helped me get my purse back when I left it there!”
“This place is so cool. The store itself isn't large but its PACKED with treasures. If you like antique and vintage medical stuff, or curiosities and oddities i highly recommend coming in here. They gave very fair pricing, and they also have items that are for display only. My favorite was the squirrel gun. A must see shop!”
“Antique Resources is a true gem of a destination for European antiques of the highest quality. Visiting their vast showroom, one is immediately impressed by not only the friendly, courteous and knowledgeable Staff, but also the vast selection of carefully selected, superb items of exceptional beauty and historical value. The pricing is both fair and reasonable, particularly because of the quality and rarity of the items. If one has a love for the best and the beautiful, a visit is an absolute necessity.”
10AM - 5:30PM
2035 W Grand Ave, Chicago
Antiques
“Wow. I walked in and was just wowed by everything in the space. Doug was one of the nicest business owners I've ever met. A great combo of smart and creative, just what you want in design. Go here and check it out!!!!”
“Finally stopped into the Secret Treasures Antiques after driving by it several times. It was a nice little surprise. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, but the had a great selection of vintage Christmas ornaments and other decor. It was great to see so many shoppers today.”
“Rudy, the owner, super helpful guy. I called with questions about movie theater chairs and he graciously offered his time and expertise. If you want someone knowledge and honest, I highly recommend Lazy Dog Antique.”
“I went today to pick up some insect display cases that were posted on Facebook marketplace and ended up leaving with a bunch more treasures. The shop owner is super nice and everything is super reasonably priced. Can’t wait to go back!”