Unique

"I used to really like this store but the prices are insane- even on half price day, which is so busy it’s hard to shop and there’s nothing left anyway! $12 for fast fashion worn out stretched out pants, asking $25+ for most Jackets and some coats were $50! Even saw $30 for a polyseter shein jacket and $8.99 for any shirt that isn’t a dirty old t-shirt? Even sweaters with visible stains? No thanks ! It’s insane to me also because they get all this stuff for free and pay their employees minimum wage."

"I enjoy coming here than any other Thrift store. HoweVeR, How does Unique Thrift Store that aRe GiVen Free Donations charge yoU moRe than its original price?"

"After visiting many of the Chicago thrift stores, I can say that Unique on Halstead is one of my favorites. I find there is a decent turnover of goods every week, even throughout the week so I never feel I am going to the same store. The employees are friendly and work hard, notably Ruben and Deja who I run into most frequently (and know their names. All the other employees are great too!). There's always a security guard on duty and she's friendly too. Prices are hit or miss. Sometimes I find really fun items for $30 worth $500 and other times I find broken, basically worthless, items for $10. If you have an eye for a deal, this Unique is worth your time, especially Tu-Sa. Mondays are chaotic and patrons trash the place. Items are half off so you have to move fast and throw stuff on the floor? Sure... but the store always looks good by Tuesday. Sundays feel very similar to Saturdays, so I would rather go on Saturday. Overall, really fun store. Always enjoy the vintage items, jewelry, games, and so much more. So don't shop here so I can get all the good deals!"

"First off....Trina is super cool and very professional. Heck....EVERY employee here is really cool, and they do their best to stay that way when faced with some pretty stubborn and ignorant customers. I get it. Sometimes the place is a mess. Well, it is a THRIFT STORE, and people ramshackle this place looking for deals just about every day of the week. They do their very best to make it look presentable. And it shows. 8m always finding something I need...or something I really DON'T need, but buy anyway. Sometimes the prices are a little higher on certain items....moreso than what I would think is reasonable. But that does not happen too often, and if it does, I find other things here that are practically a steal. So it all works out. We need this place, and we need these people. Being a blue collar guy with a lower income AND still going to school to get my masters....well.... I can't do it with the wages I make. That is why this place helps tremendously. It's clean, and has tons of things you actually need at your disposal (for a fee, of course, lol!). Plus, if there is anything my family has taught me, is that there is no shame in buying second hand. And this store makes you feel like you should make buying second hand a top priority...and without breaking the bank. Thank you to everyone that works here and puts up with my pain in the rear questions as well. Going to thrift stores is a fun experience and one I wish to share with my kids as well Post Script. I understand that people are frustrated at times with the selection of items and clothes at this location (and about every other location, I'm sure). Think of it this way. They put out what is essentially donated to them. If you check back every week or so, I guarantee that you will find things there that you didn't see before, and that will be to your benefit somehow. Cheers."

"10/10 all the employees where super nice they had the shoes my daughter always wanted I will come back there when I get the money and yea I do recommend you guys go there they might be a thrift store but they got a lot of good things and my other daughter loved the giant unicorn she always wanted"