They have a good selection and they have the best prices in the Calumet Region. They don't do the…read moreBOGO stuff and if a person bothers to do the math the unit cost on many of their items (especially 200 gram cakes) is anywhere from 20-30 pecent cheaper. That can be significant if you are purchasing alot of merchandise. Big thumbs up to the owner and his family as I have always been treated well by them. Although not as big as some of the other outfits I suggest you give them a try. I am sure you will be a repeat customer as I am.

great prices awesome selections! go 3-4x before every July 4th! You the most bang for your money!!read more

they are incredible give them a call if you have any questions cause they have amazing services the…read moreguys are extremely nice and yes im a real person they also have amazing deals please come here and they have great selections of fireworks everything is cheaper then phantom and other firework stores.

They Should've Called It Johnny Rocket's Tax Show…read more Came in to grab a few fireworks for the 4th--left wondering if I accidentally co-signed a mortgage. The selection looked good at first, but the real "fireworks show" happened at the register. On top of regular prices, I got hit with a 12% Indiana Fireworks Tax, two mystery taxes (seriously, they don't even explain what they are), and a 3% "convenience fee" just for paying with a card. By the end, I spent nearly $76 in fees on a $259 order--almost 30% extra, gone in a puff of smoke. The receipt reads like a scam receipt from a carnival. "2 taxes" just thrown together with no breakdown, no warning, no explanation. And the so-called promotions? Might as well have been a participation trophy--barely made a dent. I don't mind paying for quality fireworks--but if you're gonna tax me like I'm importing explosives from another planet, at least be upfront about it. Bottom line: If you like financial surprises, go for it. If you like honesty and value, shop literally anywhere else.

Ask for Nate, his the boss wayyyy cheaper then crazy capital…read more Purple dragon Make a right They help everyone bring the fireworks into the car!

Great place, the variety makes your head spin! Pricing is good and Nate was a huge help, super…read morefriendly, and seemed to know exactly what i was looking for and gave us the best possible deals for the budget that I laid out for him. I will be coming back next year and will recommend this store to anyone with a cravings for fireworks.

Amazing customer service and great information on each item we stop to look at with also giving a…read morelive demolition on crazy kobe fire cracker that was extremely loud even made my ears pop!!! Would recommend them 2 box's of 12 for only 40$

Let me tell you. Not a better firework store to be found. Liz and Manny are freakin AMAZING!!! Once…read moreyou meet them you become family. This is my 7th year buying for them and got to bring some of the "kids" with me this year. They took them around and showed them everything and let them have fun picking out this years show. You get your moneys worth. If you're looking for a great show this is the place to go. Don't regret stopping in just to see what it's about 7 years ago!!! love ya guys Thanks for making the girls feel special this year!!!

Good deals, but wanted to come back on the fourth of july and trying to see what the hours since i…read morelive 80 miles away by looking online is useless and dont try calling because that is worse. How would u not have your updated holiday hours up for all to see is beyond me. So i went to phantom and spent my $800 and if u use their coupons its pretty comparable to kaplans.

Saw signs for this in 2012 and didn't go. Since I didn't…read morecare for what I bought for the price last year, I remembered seeing Krazy Kaplans billboards and tried it out this year. Awesome place and pretty awesome prices.

I'm so happy I found this place by doing a google search. I came in on New Year's Eve and loved the…read morevariety they had. I usually share my time between Illinois and Texas and I have to say the prices were a lot better than in Texas (forget Illinois. There is no place like this in Illinois.) The customer service was excellent. There was a lady who seemed like the owner who managed the store and her employees wonderfully. The cashier even helped take my items to my car (I told him I got it on my own, but I appreciate the kindness and he still walked out with a box in hand.) There is also a cute lil fur baby that roams around (troubles no one.)

I'm new to buying fireworks. Matthew was super helpful. He walked my wife and me through the…read morestore to explain what fireworks are for adults and what fireworks are for children. The store also has QR codes on their fireworks so you can watch a video of the product. You definitely get more bang for the buck.

Had a pleasant experience here (other than the 4 hour drive in total for the day). It was dead on a…read moreFriday afternoon exactly one month from the fourth. For an extremely indecisive person, there was just wayyyyyy too many things to choose from. The good news is, everything is buy one get one free. On top of that, you can mix and match as long as both items are the same price. No bathrooms after a long drive but there are porto-potties outside in case of emergency. They take card not just cash and customer service is decent. I'd like to come back here one day and just get the works and drop a good stack ! Some day !

Meh. It was an aight experience. People working there are pretty rude. Very pushy. Place across the…read morestreet had better deals. Wish I had paid better attention.

Extremely disappointing experience - poor customer service…read more On June 29, 2025, my son and I visited Krazy Kaplan's at the 179th St. location in Hammond, Indiana. What started as an enjoyable visit turned into a frustrating and uncomfortable experience that left us both stunned. After spending about an hour carefully picking out our items, we went to the front counter. Two young employees were there, both distracted by their phones and visibly annoyed when we politely asked if they were open. One of them, a young blonde girl, began reading off prices to the other--incorrectly identifying two items from a clearly marked "5 for $20" deal as 2 for $14.95. I tried to clarify that those items were clearly marked as part of the promotion, even offering to show her the signage. She responded with a rude attitude, saying, "I stock the shelves." When I insisted, she became visibly agitated, face turning red, and snapped, "Do you want them or not?" before tossing the items aside. My son and I were completely taken aback. My son calmly said we will just pick out two different items, but noted that this wasn't the way to treat customers. I then approached another employee on the sales floor, who was kind, professional, and helpful. He, along with two other staff members who happened to be restocking the section where we found the 5 for $20 items, confirmed that those items were indeed part of the promotion. However, when I returned to the counter with the helpful employee, another man--possibly a manager--interrupted me as I was attempting to explain the earlier poor service. Rather than listening, he told me to "calm down," even though I was speaking calmly and not raising my voice. He then told us we could leave the store. This wasn't about a few extra dollars--it was about how the female associate treated customers in their store. The way the male employee responded to the situation was unprofessional and completely inappropriate. At that point, we chose to take our business elsewhere. It's unfortunate because the store seemed to have decent deals, but customer service is everything, and this location fell far short. To make matters worse, don't expect a follow-up: the stores contact us on their website doesn't work, phone calls go unanswered, and voicemails are not returned. Bottom line: If you care about respectful, courteous service, I suggest avoiding this location. Hopefully, management takes this seriously, because customers deserve better.

MASTER EXPLODER…read more Roman candle supply running low? Veer off I-94 and restock at this timeworn fireworks outlet. Through the mystical powers of German persuasion, I was able to convince my wife that it was worth stopping at Krazy Kaplans on our way home from a wedding in the Hoosier state. "But we don't need fireworks now", she said, unaware that it's my duty as an American male/husband/head of house to have celebratory explosives on hand at. all. times. Krazy Kaplans has bright yellow billboards sprinkled along the interstate that proudly advertise 6 different locations in northwest Indiana: three in Hammond, and one each in Dyer, Whiting, and LaPorte. The location we visited appears to get the most foot traffic and at nearly 25,000 square feet I'd venture a guess it's one of the larger stores. For a place that's clearly visible from the highway, it's kind of a hassle to get to. You'll need to turn on the southbound exit for Cline Ave, then wraparound 179th St (a frontage road in bullsh*t condition). Drive past the strip club and a few shady motels, dodge untold potholes and eventually you'll spot the yellow and blue flags. Walking in, you're greeted by a distinctly musty odor and/or a college kid behind the counter. The warehouse has impossibly tall ceilings, long dormant aisles, huge, uncovered bins filled with a mélange of sparklers & smoke bombs. Black Cats, M-80's, M-100's, M-1000's....is there such thing as an M-1,000,000, an M-1M?!? Who am I kidding, that's just a stick of dynamite. We saw some big-ticket items like the massive rolls of firecrackers (ones you'd find at Chinese New Year that explode for hours) as well as some MEGApacks for $1,700. I suppose if you're buying on behalf of a village or a really rich friend, that's not a bad idea, though I have to imagine most customers stick to stuff priced in the fifties. Almost every shelf was marked as 'buy one get one' with select items being 3-for-1 and a few dinky things (bottle rockets, poppers) marked at 6-for-1. We picked up a couple large party packs (2 for $60), multi-shot mortars (3 for $30) and half a dozen roman candles (6 for $3). A pretty decent haul for just under $100 should last us until 2023. * TL;DR * Nothing says 'MURRICA like blowing up stuff Made in China. Easy to spot but challenging to actually drive to, Krazy Kaplans in Hammond is conveniently near the Illinois border. The place could use a major cleaning -- we walked out covered in a thin layer of gunpowder grime -- and I seriously doubt they sanitized the shopping carts, or anything in here for that matter. To call the inside of the outlet store "filthy" wouldn't be a stretch. Some folks think Krazy Kaplans is a ripoff, others think their stuff is a steal. It's best to shop during the off season (i.e. outside of the 8 weeks leading up to July 4th) for maximum discounts and special offers like the ridiculous "buy one, get six free" promo. I'd recommend stocking up once every 3-5 years and call it a day. As for reliability of their boomers, if my next review is for an ambulance ride, then you'll know the answer is 'not great'.