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Stores Selling Second-Hand and Pre-Owned Goods in Illinois

18 of the 745 thrift stores we track in Illinois have second-hand items in stock. Full listings for every city are on the Illinois page.

18thrift stores
17cities
745thrift stores statewide

This section features local shops and thrift stores that maintain an active inventory of second-hand goods, ranging from musical instruments and electronics to luxury watches and sewing equipment. Unlike temporary pop-up sales, these established locations inspect, test, and catalog pre-owned items before putting them on the retail floor. Before calling or visiting, it is helpful to check whether specific high-value items require an appointment or are held in secure display cases.

Chicago 2

  1. Savers Thrift Store

    4441 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

    Accepts donations
    Call Website All Chicago

  2. Unique

    4445 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

    Accepts donationsFurniture
    Call Website All Chicago

Algonquin 1

  1. Heavenly Attic Resale

    307 S Main St, Algonquin, IL 60102

    Fridays and Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm

    Accepts donations
    Call All Algonquin

Aurora 1

  1. Sweet Charity Resale

    3450 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL 60504-3149

    Accepts donationsFurniturePickup service
    Call Website All Aurora

Barrington 1

  1. Catchpenny Resale Shoppe

    118 E Main St, Barrington, IL 60010-3241

    10am-4pm (closed Sun-Mon)

    Accepts donations
    Call Website All Barrington

Berwyn 1

  1. Simply Saved Resale and Thrift Store

    7009 Ogden Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402-4651

    Accepts donations
    Call Website

Byron 1

  1. ReRuns

    120 W 2nd St, Byron, IL 61010-1449

    Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (closed Wed), Sat-Sun 9am-2pm

    Call Website

Freeport 1

  1. Twice As Nice Consignments

    1211 W Galena Ave, Freeport, IL 61032-3825

    Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm

    FurnitureOnline store
    Call Website All Freeport

Geneva 1

  1. Deja Vu Thrift Shop

    427 S 4th St, Geneva, IL 60134-2608

    Mon-Sat 10am-4pm

    Accepts donationsFurniture
    Call Website All Geneva

Hoffman Estates 1

  1. Convert 2 Cash

    1125 N Roselle Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-4930

    Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm

    Online store
    Call Website All Hoffman Estates

Libertyville 1

  1. St. Vincent de Paul Libertyville Thrift Store

    168 W Peterson Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048-1004

    Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm

    Accepts donationsFurniturePickup service
    Call Website All Libertyville

Lombard 1

  1. Purple Manatee Resale Shop

    241 W Saint Charles Rd, Lombard, IL 60148-2232

    Accepts donations
    Call Website All Lombard

Loves Park 1

  1. Truly Treasured Gift N Thrift Inc.

    6239 N 2nd St Ste B, Loves Park, IL 61111-4100

    Accepts donations
    Website All Loves Park

Morris 1

  1. Tchotchkes - Trinkets & Treasures

    1013 Liberty St, Morris, IL 60450-1510

    Mon 10:00 am; Tue 10:00 am; Wed 10:00 am

    Call Website All Morris

Rockford 1

  1. Rockford Rescue Mission Thrift Store

    2710 20th St, Rockford, IL 61109-1410

    Accepts donationsFurniturePickup service
    Call Website All Rockford

Rockton 1

  1. Truly Treasured Gift and Thrift

    112 W Main St, Rockton, IL 61072-2417

    10:00am-5:00pm

    Accepts donations
    Call Website

Taylorville 1

  1. Suessie's Resale

    216 S Main St, Taylorville, IL 62568-2240

    Call Website All Taylorville

Worth 1

  1. Neat Repeats

    6602 W 111th St, Worth, IL 60482-1959

    Mon-Thu 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun Closed

    Accepts donationsFurniturePickup serviceOnline store
    Call Website All Worth
Check return policies before buying: Most second-hand items are sold on an as-is basis, though some stores offer 7-to-14-day store credit or exchange windows for tested electronics.

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Good to know

What warranty or return period applies to second-hand electronics and instruments?

Most local second-hand shops offer a 7 to 30-day store credit guarantee on tested electronics and musical instruments. Items marked as-is carry no refund privileges, so always test plug-in devices and moving parts in the store prior to purchase.

Do shops verify the authenticity of high-value second-hand items like luxury watches?

Shops handling high-end items typically inspect serial numbers, movements, and original paperwork through in-house or third-party appraisers. Request a detailed receipt listing the item's serial number and any included certificates of authenticity at checkout.

Can I trade in or sell my own items to these stores directly?

Yes, many stores purchase pre-owned goods outright or offer store credit, generally paying 30% to 50% of the item's projected resale value. You must bring a government-issued photo ID and allow 15 to 30 minutes for staff to evaluate the condition of your items.

Where to sell used clothes for cash?

Resale shops, consignment boutiques, and buy-out stores across Illinois pay cash on the spot for clean, trendy apparel. Bring gently used items in good condition during trade hours for immediate evaluation. You can browse 18 verified secondhand locations across Illinois to find buyers near you.

Where to sell used clothes?

Used clothing can be sold through consignment stores, local buy-sell-trade shops, or online peer-to-peer marketplaces. Ensure garments are washed, free of stains or tears, and styled appropriately for the current season. Search ThriftAtlas to discover local resale stores and trade opportunities in your area.