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User Reviews of Ragstock

Yelp.com Review - by Lexie R.

2.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I visited Ragstock one night (and it was not our first time) looking for halloween gear. We showed up about an hour before they closed and we were pretty much all but sneered at when we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Clothes aren't as good anymore. Too many "new" things that are of cheap quality and are overpriced.
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by michaelia f.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is huge and now has a big selection of both women's and men's clothing. We came here on our quest for pirate gear last weekend, and it was definitely a great place to find costumes, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best staff. Okay clothes.Would come here again.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace L.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's a lot cheaper than Hollywood Mirror down below, and has a much bigger and better selection than the Wicker Park location. I got two vintage sweaters (one of which must have come directly from...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tasha C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is killer!!!! I love the fact that they have such a wide array of styles and all are reasonably priced. Unlike most "vintage" stores where they charge too much for to little, you can find...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica F.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ragstock has a ton of stuff you won't find anywhere else, and is a go-to for Halloween costumes, but that's about it. My biggest issue is that they charge new clothes prices for musty, vintage wear....
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by roberto a.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ahhh yeah, Ragstock. I usually try to stay away from this place unless I have to go in, which is about every other Halloween season. Then I remember why I like this place. Costumes aside, if you can't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Smoka J.

3.0 of 5 stars. Gotta love the selection of Vintage clothing, costumes and throwback jerseys. Gotta hate the people that work there. Went in there to buy an old school soccer jersey. They had two that I liked. An...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison M.

4.0 of 5 stars. When you want to "create" a Halloween costume, rather than buying one, this is the place to go-- Hawaiian shirts, pleather pants, flannel, goth. You can be whoever you want to be. It's a little...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Roland K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I found a cool light coat here once but a lot of times this "thrift-like" store is overpriced for what they offer. Its pretty good for holloween costumes, I may be able to stock up on what I need for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is probably my number one choice for finding a Halloween costume in the future. Lots and lots of ideas for costumes--mumus, kimonos, 70s clothing, and military clothing are just some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa C.

5.0 of 5 stars. MY FAV!!!!!i LOVE ragstock! The selection of clothing they have is unbelievable, they have vintage threads, name brands, and everything else.Kelly Osbourne has been spotted at the belmont store!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Allan M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Still a pretty decent store, and one of the few places I can think of in the Belmont/Clark area that I frequented when I was younger that hasn't worsened from my youthful memories. Prices aren't the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sophie K.

2.0 of 5 stars. I bought about 5 shirts for under 50 bucks. They have a wide variety of womens tops which i liked and you can find some pretty neat stuff there. My only complaint is the staff. They are a bit rude...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I must have had an underground tip yo or something because I have been browsing Ragstock for 12 years now and it still surprises me that some people don't know about it (poor poor Zak). Bottom floor...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jinna H.

3.0 of 5 stars. It is a decently organized place, but it is hard to find the right sizes. Things are usually organized by color. Trying on stuff is a weird experience. The staff is usually ok, but not terribly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yesterday I had to get some plain stupid trendy clothes for my new job and I didn't want to spend a lot of money because I don't like shopping, trendy clothes, or my new job.I got a handful of skirts...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by shannon x.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ragstock is the best thrift store I've been too. They have a good mix of old and new...plus it's pretty well organized. For ladies, there's new, modern stuff that's alright. Your basic things you find...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Zak O.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just found out about this place even though I make Hollywood Mirror a regular stop. (What? I am slow, how am I supposed to know stores can be entered from alleyways?)Its weird reading how awful an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Where else can you simultaneously listen to the world's absolute WORST music and find the BEST clothing bargains??Ragstock on Belmont!$15 white dinner jacket puchased tonite to the accompaniment of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan C.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place can be a lot of fun for people who love thrift/vintage shopping. It's a big place with a lot of stuff to go through. HOWEVER, you probably will never come across a staff anywhere in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexis L.

1.0 of 5 stars. I don't even know where to begin with this one. In a way, I've been informally reviewing Rackstock for years. It's about a mile away from my apartment so when I shop there, I tend to walk. As a rule...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pete O.

2.0 of 5 stars. Want to be ignored? Want to be hassled? This is the store for you!This is a store that I'll venture into with my friends when we can't find something better to do while we're walking through Lakeview....
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Britni D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I actually like this place. I know the employees aren't that customer friendly and a great deal of the time act WAY too cool for themselves, but if you can ignore that you can find some good deals.
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can understand the hipper-than-thou malaise that besets those offput by cynical help: this brings to mind my recent experience at Ragstock. The clerk working the counter here seemed to be bred at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Colleen C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Besides the ridiculously uninterested staff (I think they hold job fairs for uninterested hipsters for Ragstock and Clarke's, they are definitely pulling from the same pool of peeps), this place can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Isabella W.

2.0 of 5 stars. The biotch working the register here sucked! I asked about a shirt on a mannequin, and she said they were sold out, and then I asked if I could buy it off the mannequin, and she said no -- without...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love Ragstock and have been coming here since junior high. They have great vintage items (i.e. t-shirts, etc) but most of their high quality vintage stuff are NOT for sale. You can find them...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Astounding!

I went to school in Chicago for a year, but even when I returned to Chicago to visit friends, this was on my "must" list to pick up gifts from my trip. Real quality items, great prices, and there is an entire...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer V.

1.0 of 5 stars. Rude, dirty, and unorganized! My husband and I had an 80's party to go to and we did ok there but I would not go back unless I absolutely had to. I hate this place as much as the Alley!
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by emi o.

2.0 of 5 stars. I dont know what really happened to this place.It might be just me but it seemed to be A LOT better like a year ago.Now all i see is, eh, kinda-cute-i-might-wear-that stuff.The arm warmers there were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy R.

2.0 of 5 stars. Dear Ragstock staff,What did I ever do to you? Did I kill your dog? Am I not wearing skinny enough of jeans? Because please tell me why you scowl at me and hang signs everywhere telling me that I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like this place because 1)Everything's cheap and 2)It's pretty much across the street from my apartment. I try to go once a month to dig through the clearance racks and find some basic...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'll be honest, I haven't bought a single article of clothing from Ragstock. They do seem to have quite a large selection and it's fun to browse the racks now and again, but I haven't really found...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stop bickering people, It's a SECOND HAND STORE, Or course you won't find 9 West or Coach, Take it for what it is or don't go there geez!
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brenna O.

3.0 of 5 stars. After braving the alleyway to find the side entrance of this Ragstock, I was pleasantly surprised to find a HUGE space upstairs filled with anything and everything you would want to find in a resale...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bethany L.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'll agree with the person who said it's the most organized thrift store they've ever been in. The other day when my friend told me she was looking for a long skirt for a Halloween costume, I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rocky B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Been to Ragstock numerous times and have never walked out with anything nor have I come close to purchasing anything. The only thing I leave with is an itchy feeling.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sometimes you can find cute stuff. Sometimes you find crap. Most is cheap. I like their socks. This will be my new Halloween destination place. But...to be honest, this place is definately a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Manhoso C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Im really not liking the new design ragstock.. seems like the mens stuff got shortchanged somehow, or mabey its the whole no window/ dungeon look that bothers me. I used to shop here quite a bit in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by strangelittle x.

5.0 of 5 stars. By far the most organized second hand store I have ever been in. Everything is seperated by type. After that it's up to you to find a size and a color, but when you go in looking for something in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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Fun place to wander!

My friend and I went into Ragstock the other day and had an absolute blast. She found two great shirts, and I found a dress as well as some vintage toys and fun party favors. You could spend quite a while in...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris W.

2.0 of 5 stars. This is pretty much a chain that you can find only in the Midwest, and even then there aren't too terribly many of them. Ragstock sells new and vintage clothing amongst a few other random things. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie H.

3.0 of 5 stars. As with other Ragstock locations, you can find some fun stuff if you're willing to put in the effort. Sift through the overpriced new items and low quality used ones long enough and you're certain to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ragstock was, by far, my favorite clothing store in high school. Most of their merchandise is cheap, and there is a great variety of styles -- enough "normal" stuff so my mom would still pay for my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Phillie P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Picked up a cool Paul Frank "Rucksack" for $12.99. SOmetimes you can find great stuff for cheap... sometimes you walk out of there empty handed. You just have to look. It's sort of a thrift store w/...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Drea C.

3.0 of 5 stars. The first time I stepped foot in this enormous clutterpot was in high school when I was in a play called, Virgil's Wedding where I played a deaf 80-year-old woman. It was no wonder I found the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by rich b.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you're in the mood to look 80's cowboy one moment, or geisha the next...go here. Yes it's a thrift store but you'll love it. The racks are in a theme. It's a secret so don't tell anyone, ok. Like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Miss G.

4.0 of 5 stars. As with every thrift store, Ragstock is hit or miss. It is in a very trendy (and locationally convenient) part of Chicago. What really sets it apart is its enormous selection and the ability to find...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by mike l.

4.0 of 5 stars. personally, I love thrift stores. But, I have to find one that measures up to Ragstock. The thing I love about this particular one is the oh-so-serious hipster working behind the counter. He rushes to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Damian C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Whether you are looking for junky clothes to mess up, or have an 80s party to go to, Ragstock has everything you need. I wish I had a Ragstock by me in college to prepare for the 9 million theme...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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Rags are Riches

When you walk into a store like this, you go to find rags, that's the whole point. Ragstock has old ...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexzandra A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm giving four stars on the one item I have bought here. I have never had good luck here as far as things I really want at the price they charge, but I did buy a little black dress with lace overlay...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eve A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Some crap, some gold. Good prices, easy shopping experience, predictably stuck-up sluts of all conceivable genders behind the counter. I guess being lackadaisical still makes you cool.I've found some...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by J L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ragstock is great for costumes. I just picked up a fantastic skirt for a nurse costume here for $6. Most of the clothes are fairly inexpensive and the variety is great.Another reviewer mentioned...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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This store ROCKS!! by Ericka D. at InsiderPages

I moved to Cali years ago, but this will always be one of my favorite stores! Awesome deals and unique finds. I visit the Windy City once a year and this store (812 Belmont) is always on my list of MUST places...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lizzie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm always very happy with the clothes and prices here. The workers kinda suck, and that can make a real difference. You know, snobby-self~absorbed-heads-up-their-ass type people.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena D.

3.0 of 5 stars. You really gotta dig to find a deal; most of the shirts are way overpriced, and can be found elsewhere unworn and cheaper. But they have super cute hats and accessories that make for great party gear.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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Rags

Yep, rags are right.This place sells loads and loads of used and new clothing. But in my experienc...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/28/2006
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love it

Ragstock might be full of other peoples discarded clothes and placed on the shelf with prices that d...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tasha B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Ragstock was my staple back in 1998-2000 or so. I shopped here very regularly and told my friends about it. I stopped going when the prices started going through the roof and the quality went way...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rick B.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's not just for trendy city folk anymore. . .http://ragstock.com/html/locations.htmlI agree with most of the reviews here and normally I don't like to write a review just to echo, but there is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ragstock is the biggest independent clothing shop in Lakeview, carrying all manner of new and used clothing. This is a great place to find retro items and cheap accessories. If you're planning a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Awesome place to find cheap, but trendy clothes. They even sell old wedding dresses for $50. Great halloween idea.
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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Relatively cheap, pretty good selection by Dan C. at InsiderPages

As far as thrift stores go, you pretty much know what you're in for. You'll spend a couple hours rooting through absolute garbage hoping to find one article of clothing that makes your jaw drop when you...
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Prices can be a bit high but they have pretty much what you're looking for. Not fond of their sizes but their thrift clothes are great! Orderly! Love orderly!
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by A.S. V.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ragstock seemed to have peaked about 15 years ago. Compared to all the other thrift stores in the city, its prices are above average, and quality below. However, I still come in now and then, partly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by bill s.

2.0 of 5 stars. I don't care all that much for this place. It's not horrible, but It has very little that interests me. The block over from that one, with the Dunkin' Donuts on the corner is where all the better...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this trendy little store. They have a great selection of new as well as thrift like clothing. If you want the rock star image, this is definately the place to shop.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I normally only stop here if I'm shopping around Belmont and Clark, I don't make special trips here. But every now and then I find pretty good t-shirts for cheap. Just be sure to inspect the used...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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Used Clothes and Retro Doo-dads by Gene M. at InsiderPages

Ragstock has a wide selection of used, vintage clothing and novelty items from your childhood and possibly even from your grandparents' childhood. The upper floor houses most of the used clothing, while the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard D.

3.0 of 5 stars. You can spend hours working your way through this gallery of nostalgic clothing. I dont think I ever bought anything there. It's just funny to see what kind of clothes are circulating nowadays. Could...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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Diamond in the Rough- ill clothing by William K. at InsiderPages

This place is hard to find (its in a back alley on Belmont between Clark and Halsted). However, when you do get up there they have the coolest clothes at a decent price. The last time I was there I bought an...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Fun place to hit up - they have some hella vintage clothes here and they have quite a bit of new stuff, too - I usually like to hit up and get the basic blank gear (hoodies, shirts, etc) and then get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew M.

5.0 of 5 stars. "Don't be fooled by the title, you can get some quality stuff at this vintage clothing store. Whether you're looking for that special Bill's 42nd Birthday Bash t-shirt or a crazy outfit for your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Marian L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Mostly junky used clothes and it stinks like aa thift store. They even check your bag in as if there is anything actually worth stealing! Every once and awhile they have something worth buying. but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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recycled clothes by Pauline L. at InsiderPages

this store has recycled clothes as well as discounted new clothes. some of it is really cheap but most of it is still a litlle too pricy for my taste. they do have cool and unique stuff but it's really messy...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2005
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great costume shop

not only is this place a fun spot to find super cheap vintage stuff, it's a great source for costume party clothing--wigs, bellbottoms, tight pants, schoolgirl uniforms, et al. but be warned--the week or two...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2002
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