Second-Hand Craft, Music, and Specialty Stores in Illinois
31 of the 746 thrift stores we track in Illinois have secondhand items available. This directory highlights specialty secondhand stores offering pre-owned craft supplies, musical instruments, fitness gear, and gaming equipment across the US. Unlike general thrift shops, these locations curate specific inventory categories, evaluate item functionality, and price stock based on current market condition. Contact the store prior to visiting to confirm current inventory or ask about their trade-in and purchasing hours. Full listings for every city are on the Illinois page.
Chicago 5
Roseland Christian Ministries Thrift Accepts donations
33 E 111th Pl, Chicago, IL 60628-4318
Savers Thrift Store Accepts donations
4441 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Unique Accepts donationsFurniture
4445 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
Village Discount Outlet
3301 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625-5243
Village Discount Outlet
4898 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640-4711
Aurora 2
Clothes Mentor Aurora, IL FurniturePickup service
4305 Westbrook Dr, Aurora, IL 60504-4175
Sweet Charity Resale Accepts donationsFurniturePickup service
3450 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL 60504-3149
Algonquin 1
Heavenly Attic Resale Accepts donations
307 S Main St, Algonquin, IL 60102
🕒 Fridays and Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm
Barrington 1
Catchpenny Resale Shoppe Accepts donations
118 E Main St, Barrington, IL 60010-3241
🕒 10am-4pm (closed Sun-Mon)
Belleville 1
The Mission Thrift Store Accepts donationsFurniturePickup service
653 Carlyle Ave Ste A, Belleville, IL 62221-6217
Berwyn 1
Simply Saved Resale and Thrift Store Accepts donations
7009 Ogden Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402-4651
Byron 1
ReRuns
120 W 2nd St, Byron, IL 61010-1449
🕒 Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (closed Wed), Sat-Sun 9am-2pm
Decatur 1
New To You
1985 E Pershing Rd, Decatur, IL 62526-2814
Dixon 1
Galesburg 1
Community Treasures Accepts donationsFurniturePickup service
444 Main St E, Galesburg, IL 61401-3668
🕒 Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm
Geneva 1
Deja Vu Thrift Shop Accepts donationsFurniture
427 S 4th St, Geneva, IL 60134-2608
🕒 Mon-Sat 10am-4pm
Gibson City 1
Strictly Kids Resale Shop
108 N Sangamon Ave, Gibson City, IL 60936-1343
🕒 Tue 9am-7pm, Wed 9am-4pm, Thu 9am-7pm, Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Glen Ellyn 1
Treasure House Resale Shop Accepts donationsFurniture
497 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
🕒 Tue-Sat 10am-4pm
Gurnee 1
Community Thrift Store
3440 Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031-3733
Hoffman Estates 1
Convert 2 Cash Online store
1125 N Roselle Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-4930
🕒 Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm
Libertyville 1
St. Vincent de Paul Libertyville Thrift Store Accepts donationsFurniturePickup service
168 W Peterson Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048-1004
🕒 Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm
Lombard 1
Purple Manatee Resale Shop Accepts donations
241 W Saint Charles Rd, Lombard, IL 60148-2232
Loves Park 1
Truly Treasured Gift N Thrift Inc. Accepts donations
6239 N 2nd St Ste B, Loves Park, IL 61111-4100
Morris 1
Tchotchkes - Trinkets & Treasures
1013 Liberty St, Morris, IL 60450-1510
🕒 Mon 10:00 am; Tue 10:00 am; Wed 10:00 am
Naperville 1
Pennywise Resale Shoppe Accepts donationsFurniture
750 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
Normal 1
Carle BroMenn Resale Boutique Accepts donationsFurniture
1322 S Main St, Normal, IL 61761-3798
Rockford 1
Rockford Rescue Mission Thrift Store Accepts donationsFurniturePickup service
2710 20th St, Rockford, IL 61109-1410
Rockton 1
Truly Treasured Gift and Thrift Accepts donations
112 W Main St, Rockton, IL 61072-2417
🕒 10:00am-5:00pm
Rolling Meadows 1
Annie's Resale Accepts donations
2120 Plum Grove Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Taylorville 1
Suessie's Resale
216 S Main St, Taylorville, IL 62568-2240
Worth 1
Neat Repeats Accepts donationsFurniturePickup serviceOnline store
6602 W 111th St, Worth, IL 60482-1959
🕒 Mon-Thu 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun Closed
Also in Illinois
- Thrift Stores with Furniture Sections103
- Thrift Stores with Furniture Pickup48
- Thrift Stores Accepting Donations175
Good to know about second-hand craft, music, and specialty stores
How much can I save buying secondhand specialty items compared to retail?
Pre-owned craft materials, musical instruments, and exercise equipment generally sell for 40% to 70% below original retail prices. Tested electronics, gaming consoles, and sewing machines typically feature a 30% to 50% discount depending on brand, age, and cosmetic condition.
Do these secondhand stores buy items directly or accept trade-ins?
Many specialized resale shops purchase used items outright for 30% to 50% of expected retail value or offer 50% to 70% in store credit. Consignment arrangements generally split sales proceeds 50/50 or 60/40 after the item sells, with payout schedules between 30 and 90 days.
What should I check before buying used equipment or instruments?
Test mechanical movements, motor functions, power supplies, and audio output in the store prior to payment. Ask whether the business provides an in-house service inspection report or a brief 7-day return window for undetected defects.
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 31 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.