Out of the 2 other similar discount bin stores I have checked out in the area, this one was my…read morefavorite in term of types of products in the bins and cleanliness. I found useful items like silicon mat, trivets, craft supplies, pillows, and miscellaneous items. There's a giant "Do Not Open" sign hanging, but there's a box opening station with knives towards the front of the store where you can open the boxes. Many if not all the items are from Amazon, so you can read the description on the stickers to look up details on Amazon website or app. This was helpful to know more about the item, especially if the box is not opened. None of the items I purchased were damaged or missing pieces. If you come on the last day (Wed. $1), expect to see a crowd of people combing through the bins. You can still find great bargains on the last day, albeit you'll find better items in the beginning of the sale cycle (Fri-Sun). They charge a small credit card fee and you can save a little more if you pay with cash. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2025

Great place to find some hidden treasure. Staff is very friendly and helpful in regards to opening…read moreup boxes for me.

I have to admit, I judged Ollie's before I ever walked through the front door…read more When I hear "closeout" or "bargain" store, my mind immediately goes to digging through disorganized mountains of who-knows-what, wondering if I'll find a bargain or just leave needing a tetanus booster. So I walked in expecting one thing...and left wondering why I hadn't shopped here years ago. The store was clean, organized, and packed with recognizable name brands at prices that honestly made me do a double take. Every aisle seemed to have another great find, and instead of feeling like I was on an episode of Storage Wars, I actually enjoyed browsing. The employees were genuinely friendly, smiled, and seemed happy to help. That alone sets Ollie's apart from a lot of retailers these days. And I have to give a shout-out to whoever curates the music. Instead of the usual elevator soundtrack that makes you wonder if time has stopped, it actually made shopping enjoyable. Then I found out they have a 30-day return policy. That completely caught me off guard. I honestly can't remember the last bargain or closeout store I visited that confidently said, "If it doesn't work out, bring it back." Great prices are one thing, but standing behind what you sell says a lot about a company. The biggest surprise wasn't how much money I saved--it was how much confidence I had shopping there. Ollie's doesn't feel like a place that's just trying to move leftover inventory. It feels like a company that genuinely wants customers to come back. Needless to say, they earned a new customer. I can already tell this won't be my last trip.

A friend recommended this place and just wanted to check it out and see what they have. This place…read morejust reminds me of another big lots store. The items are a bit cheaper and they also have a rewards program too. But that's pretty much it . The cashier was very nice and friendly too.

If you like digging for deals, Ollie's is for you. They have a little of everything, so have to…read morehave patience to dig through the bins. This location felt cleaner than Homewood, IL location.

I didn't know there was an Ollie's in Sycamore (off 23) by Walmart. There's one in Aurora I've yet…read moreto go as well. Anyways, its by the old Office Max and Party City. I didn't buy anything, but walked around the store. There's a lot there, but nothing great. May parts of the store also had a weird funk.

This small gift shop in Crystal Lake has a little bit of everything. It was pretty busy here at…read morewhilst I was visiting because it was the day of the Johnny Appleseed Festival. They have a lot of baby items here, which was a bit surprising. They have other decorative tchotkies; when I was in it was late September, so there were Halloween themed goodies to be had, as well as some Thanksgiving decor. They had a Halloween tree... like a ceramic Christmas tree that you sometimes see with the little pieces that fit into the boughs of the ceramic tree but in orange and purple. When did we start having Halloween trees? I also saw some jewelry and other gifts. It's not the shop I would go to Crystal Lake for, but I have been curious about this shop the last couple times I have been in Crystal Lake so I'm glad I stopped in this time.

Great little hometown shop For all of your gifting needs!…read moreHuge selection of great items! Prices are great for the uniqueness of the items they sell! This shop is nestled right on the Main Street of Crystal lake . Growing up here this was the only shopping area and it still has its charm and thrill to walk in the shop to see what is new! I always find something. Either for me or for a friend! The interior is of yesteryear! Look up and admire the original Tim ceilings! They greet you with a smile and treat you like family!

I thrift quite a bit... but this ain't it. I've never seen a store thrift or otherwise as…read moredisorganized as this one. If you've ever watched A&E's Hoarders that is what this place is... it is a dumpster of of closed unknown merchandise, you have to get a worker to see what's in every box, that's a task in itself. On top of that the bigger furniture pieces like consoles, lawnmowers, lawn furniture... the owner is charging more than it would be at a Marshall's or TJ Maxx... $300 for a lawnmower, $350 for a console (just check out FB Marketplace). Why they aren't opening the boxes as they come in and categorizing which table they'd belong is beyond my understanding. I also don't understand why there isn't prices on the furniture, seems as if they are haggling, giving different prices to different ppl. Needless to say I won't be back. Don't make the hike to check this place out I'm sure you'll pass better stores.

Love this store. So many great treasures at super prices! The staff is great and super helpful!read more

I'm a fan of Ollie's Bargain Outlet from visiting their stores in Ohio. I love their comical…read morethemes. Tons of great items that are absolutely bargains from cheap snacks, even liquid death cases! There's books, automotive, suitcases, bathroom, kitchen products and so much more. It's a newer store with tons of customers taking in this exciting new place but I will say one of my complaints is that me and my wife experienced lack of toilet paper in their restrooms. Not the cleanest store nor are they as humerously engaging like their Ohio stores. Wouldn't mind coming back again!

Good golly, Ollie. This store is just fun. Dig in isle by isle, end cap by end cap. A lot of…read moremerchandise. From bakeware to potting soil, to garden flags to shampoo. Ollie's has seasonal items, to discounted past holiday items. Much to look at so take your time and stroll through. Lots of odds and ends. A giant selection. Sweet cashier name Laura and ample parking. It's near Berkots.

Aurora Discounts is a good place for cheap crap. It seriously has some pretty amazing deals…read more Quality of products can be questionable but still has plenty of good stuff. Household items for cleaning or anything else. The prices are cheap for most things. Hispanic and Latino owned business. It mostly caters to this population that lives around here. There's lots of items in Spanish but most are in English too. Find cheap liters of pop for a buck. There's also snacks like big bags of nuts for a dollar or more. Cleaning supplies and other household goods can be found. These are mostly for cooking and kitchens. Credit cards are mostly accepted. It has surprisingly good stuff even though it's cheap. There's a small parking lot but it's shared with a bank so be careful to be in the right spot or you could be towed.

Ollie's in Homewood, IL is a large, not terribly well-organized consignment store. Some of the…read moreitems like laundry brands are somewhat unfamiliar as they appear to be marketed for Canadian sales and feature different scents than in the US. I would agree that it requires some digging to find some real bargains such as coffee pods should you need them in large quantities. I do not go there often but if I am in the area. Make sure and get the discount tag.

Ollies was a cool walk thru. I know I needed laundry detergent but also was just having a relaxed…read moreday off work so I had time to walk thru. They have a lot of nicely priced deals throughout the store. It's a nice big store with deals everywhere. This is actually my 2nd time coming by. The last time I got a really good price on elderberry chews. I'll definitely return.

Big parking lot, and pretty good deals. People are friendly, and pretty good deals. Bathrooms are…read moreclean, literal tons of crap to choose from, and pretty good deals.

Want to get the 15 percent discount that they advertise? Only if you provide your name, phone…read morenumber, home address, and email address at checkout. Now I'm getting spam.

A bargain store with so much inventory! I wish I had more time to browse but I only stopped in…read morebefore meeting my family for dinner nearby. We bought a couple coloring books and crayons for an unbelievable price.

The store is very big and carries a lot of inventory. It feels like a place that would be swimming…read morein bargains, but very few great deals were found. Many products look old, dusty or outdated. They had books, food, clothes, household, tools, light bulbs, and lamp shades. The prices are lower than regular price at other stores, like a can of Pringles going for $1.60 here vs $2.00 at Walmart. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2025