Legit Record store packed from floor to ceiling with used records, cassette tapes, VHS, DVDS, &…read morecds. They have a hefty bargain bin. If you're looking for lots of stock of new stuff this might not be your spot but if you want fairly priced used records then this is a great spot. I have found a lot of hidden gems in here over the years at both locations. In the past I've gotten nice vinyl copies of hard rock bands like Captain Beyond and Lucifers Friend for NOT discogs/online prices. Last week I got a sealed Weird Al cassette for just a few dollars and this album is not available on vinyl so it makes it extra fun. They are not trying to be cool or capitalize on vinyl - they just like and sell lots of music and media. Go support - Go dig!

Cute place & a very nice owner as well. I did get a very good & fair price for the dvds I brought…read morein for cash. it is worth going to if you are looking for a great variety of music & movies. Well organized.

I wish I would have known about this place sooner!! They have a great selection of vinyl and more…read more And there's even a section of used records that are incredibly affordable. Also, I loved The Rolling Stones Record Store stickers-- a great nod to my favorite record store in Chicagoland! I didn't get to talk to the staff but next time I stop in I won't hesitate to ask a questions.

Great selection of album and reasonable prices,lots of older music and lots of soul musicread more

Excellent vibe, friendly service and a great record store nestled in the heart of a community. Well…read moreworth your visit.

I mean there was a rock band playing when I walked in so I tried to start a mosh pit as usual but…read morenot enough people were there. There was also a cheapo bin, 79 cents lol. As soon as I saw a Ray Coniff record I KNEW it was TRASH lol and nothing was there nor in the whole place. But I'm sure if you dug very thoroughly you'd find something eventually

What a special place! Wow. Step inside to a Time Travel, Back to the Past, before the World…read morebecame so fake and the Real Treasures existed all around us. This place is Very Unique and filled with so many wonderful items. The Sports Section is so Original and Authentic. Very unique NBA Custom lamps, Baseball collection cards. Many special Chicago Items. Step into Grandma's Kitchen, all those wonder 1950's items are here. Many unique prints and treasures from Closets, Dining Rooms.... You must go inside and take a look. You most definitely are bound to find at least 1 nice treasure piece. I couldn't resist the Undisclosed book. I will return again and definitely recommend it. They accept Cash, Apple Pay, Card. There is meter parking outside. $1 per hour. Lovely area to visit. Enjoy!

I do love a good garage sale, and my kid loves shopping in vintage stores, so today we found…read moreourselves at Forest Park Emporium after our planned ice cream outing at the Brown Cow ice cream parlor, next door, ended too quickly. Sadly, the Brown Cow is closed for construction, so we missed out. We had already found parking, so instead of buying ice cream, we went treasure hunting next door. We had a lot of fun moving from one vendor area to the next as we worked our way around the store. It is very, very full of merchandise, but didn't feel super cramped. It would be harder to navigate if you are a larger size or if you need a walker or wheel chair. The aisles and vendor set-ups are narrow, so it does take some patience and balance to maneuver in and around. But everything is clean and well organized, so big plus there. And there is a massive amount of unique things. Smelled fine, too, not stuffy or smoky. The owner was walking around with a spray bottle, tidying up. Owners and customers all wore masks. 6-foot distancing marks are on the floor and additional signs are all around the shop, reminding shoppers about COVID precautions, which was appreciated. I think this would be a fun place to go on a masked, socially-distanced date! Ice cream + treasure hunting.

Lousy store hours & the store looks like a large unsorted mess. How does it stay jn business?read more

A fantastic mostly CD store, though they carry some DVD as well. The owner(can't remember his name)…read moreis VERY nice, and I live talking to him about musicians, bands, music, etc every time I visit. A refreshing opposite, from the jerk owner Vintage Vinyl in Evanston has(won't get into him any further here, but if you want to know more about that place look up my review on them). And I wish all music store employees and owners, were as nice as this guy is! Definitely stop here, if you happen to go out to this part of Oak Park and are either looking for CDs, or even just like to have good conversations with others about music. Or even are checking out the nearby Oak Park Conservatory. One day, I'll finally get in a visit to(across the street) Oak Park Bakery....

If anyone who reads this is familiar with the rummage sales at First Presbyterian Church in Lake…read moreForest IL, The Economy Shop reminds me SO much of that kind of thing. The Economy Shop is literally a Victorian style house with every room crammed with secondhand goods and antiques. They're only open 3-4 days a month from 9am-3pm, so you need to plan your visit. When you enter, you're handed a paper sheet that is divided into different categories of merchandise. When you go to each room, they total up whatever you want to buy from that given room. When you're completely done shopping, you pay at the far back of the house and exit. Prices are fair and you can find some great stuff here. The basement was one area that was overwhelming. Almost too much to look at and fully absorb. Tips for first time visitors: 1. Bring reusable bags or a tote bag. They will give you bags but a good sturdy bag will work to your advantage. 2. Parking is tricky. You're fine on residential streets but if you park along the train tracks, you have to feed a meter. $2.00 per hour. Card payment only. 3. Leave small kids at home. The rooms and hallways are too packed and tight to reasonably manage kids in tow. I like this place! I will be back!

The place is a mess. And the people that work there are very, very rude. Won't be going back there.read more

Actually called Elmhurst Records now. Small place but great selection and friendly staff. Go visit…read moreOzzy!

Pretty decent place, decent collection of records. You won't find a cutout section here, but a $5…read moresection. But it's right around the corner from Gem comics and Elmhurst in general, which has a great library

The shop is a little crowded and the expert is a little overworked but... Really amazing work for…read morewhat it was and we were happy to let it stay in the shop for a couple weeks to get a very old chair serviced and repurposed to be able to handle modern Americans weight in an entry hall. Lovely would work and we would not hesitate to go use him again! Reminder easiest Access to the shop is at the back off of Des Plaines rather than front door Madison.

We recently brought some dining room chairs to the Furniture Recycler for some much-needed work…read more Greg did a great job reinforcing, refinishing and re-upholstering the four teak chairs that we have had for many years. His work was very high quality, he completed the job sooner than he had initially said, and the pricing was very reasonable. We highly recommend the Furniture Recycler for all wood-related repairs or updating.in

With the Needoh and squishy craze, I'm sure store workers and owners have been feeling the…read morepressure! Today, I had the most delightful experience at this toy store and wanted to give a huge shoutout to April and Ellie. April was so kind, caring, patient, and sweet throughout the entire squishy release. Both girls had smiling faces, treated everyone in line with kindness, and kept everything peaceful and enjoyable. Their attitude made me and my family want to come back and continue shopping here. Thank you for being so kind and letting us parents spoil our kids with junk they'll probably be sick of in a week! The owner should know that April is truly a five-star employee and deserves to be recognized! Thank you for kindness & PATIENCE! You made a lot of kids happy today.

Sweet toy store with a great variety of toys from stuffed animals and LEGOs to board games, and a…read moresmall but mighty pretend play section! Service is always friendly and unobtrusive, whether it's just my husband and me or our son as well. Prices are sometimes higher than big box stores, and without the high frequency of sales they're able to run, but shopping to sustain a well-stocked local toy store is definitely worth the extra few dollars here and there for us.

First off, best smelling bookstore I've ever walked into. Their selection is a tiny bit small and…read moreit's all new books but I found exactly what I wanted for a decent price ("A Farewell to Arms" by Ernest Hemingway, as this was his hometown, whether he liked it or not). I felt like they have a very good sense of community there. Friendly service.

I will begin here, I will miss the book table. I am glad this location opened. Immediately greeted…read morewhen I walked, the staff is very friendly and we had a great conversation. The selection of books has a wide range, very well priced depending on what you agree looking for, I am glad this store opened I do love a great independent bookstore. Welcome to Oak Park, I will return soon.