Treasures or junk? Well, that depends on your point of view. This ginormous thrift store is like no other. Beyond large pieces of second-hand furniture, many with visible scars and scuffs, the workers here make no attempt to sort or organize anything. Stuff is piled up helter-skelter. If you're patient and take the time to dig through the piles, I suppose you might find something you can't live without. I guess that's the idea here. And, yes, there are no price tags. You bring your finds to the front counter and dicker with the owner (which is actually sort of fun). The restrooms are currently off-limits because they're used to store even more "treasures." If you're in the mood for a good laugh, be sure to feel your way through the mountains of clothing heaped on the floor to a back room piled high with even more "treasures" ranging from derelict appliances to dead plants. read more

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The one stop shop, bringing back nostalgia, & childhood memorew In downers grove IL. or add it on your bucket list an absolute favorite place in illinois especially if your in a thrifting frenzy. i am super guilty for gatekeeping this gem I find so many treasures here, staff are welcoming. great deals, great staff! furniture, tools, books, jewlery anything 2 years knowing Martin love shopping here read more

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I can't support a business that doesn't put prices on anything so that they can just charge you randomly based on their moods and/or income that day. It's a really shady business practice & I won't be back. read more

When you walk in the door at ultimate treasures you will hit a wall of cigarette smoke. I guess the people who work there smoke which is whatever - it's their business so they can do as they please - but it was a turn off. The place itself is like someone decided to monetize their hoarding problem. It's not easy to shop or find things. There are literally piles of stuff on the floor vaguely sorted by item type. There is a lot of stuff that will never sell no matter how long it sits there and it just prevents people from finding the stuff that would. The owner is in no way choosy about what is accepted for resale and most items are just in sacks or heaps on the floor. It did not feel clean in there at all which also kept me from really digging in to see if there was anything worth purchasing. Even if I did decide to wade waist-deep into clothes that didn't make the cut at every estate sale in northern Illinois - nothing has a price tag. I'm not trying to go up and barter with the store owner who I watched be incredibly rude to another customer. It just isn't worth it. read more

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I enjoy coming to check out this spot because inventory changes constantly. I feel the pricing is more than fair and the staff is friendly. I look forward to my next trip in. read more

Me and my wife accidentally stumbled here to see what this place offered. The man at the front told us that nothing here is priced but everything here is negotiable which I thought was pretty odd for the store concept. Basically you're just playing Pawn Stars haggling with the man at the front (probably without any experts involved.) Don't get me wrong this store got plenty of business and customers throughout our visit here. The store itself is chaos and unorganized. In the men's restroom it's absolutely awful because they have stuff thrown and shoved all over the bathroom and around the corners it seems like it's definitely a fire hazard just walking around. One of the weird things I found was a checkbook from many years ago. Nobody should be selling that that thing needs to be sent to the fire. They do have some decent finds but nothing out of the ordinary. read more

Junk store. It's so disorganized. I know one man's trash is another man's treasure, but this is a lot of junk.

The owner is BEYOND disrespectful to patrons who go into the store: there are NO set prices, so when people plan to purchase something, the owner throws a hissy fit when they don't pay the price he gives them. This business and the behavior from its owner is absolutely unacceptable and disgusting: so if you're looking for a great vintage shopping experience: you should likely go elsewhere. read more

They're really nice! The prices reflect a nice yard sale, but I'd say it's good bang for your buck! There is SO MUCH to look through I didn't even look through anything besides the jewelry because I got so overwhelmed but if you like scrounging around I'd definitely come here. They're also reasonable with their prices, they'll meet you in the middle but remember they do have to make a profit so don't expect to come in here, grab 10 things and walk away with everything for $7... everything in the picture I got for $40! They even threw in the little butterfly for free! read more

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Great customer service, I found great deals. There are all types of future for bedroom, office, dining room, living room &kitchen. They have plate ware, clothing, shoes and jewelry. Smaller items have no price. Very cool first time experience. They have VHS, books, dvds, cd, cassette, vinals and so much more . read more

The staff is down to earth and represents a well priced and abundant variety of goods. read more

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It's actually disgusting in there, its left over stuff that they cant sell at estate sales. It smells so bad and you have to dig through everything. Be prepared to pay an arm and a leg for actual crap. Martin would rather throw items in the trash than make a sale. Don't talk to him (the big guy) if you want a decent deal. read more

This place is nothing but a bunch of unpacked junk boxes like you would find in someones 100 year old attic. Everything is broken and on the floor and if you can even walk around the trash, you might find something in one piece. I cannot believe how poorly managed and displayed everything is. We found a picture of someone that the owner didn't even have a clue as to who it was and he still wanted 10 dollars even with a broken frame and totally stained, we left. Never again. Oh and the mall that it's in is in total disrepair, there is no signage and hopefully you won't flatten a tire, holes everywhere. read more

Place is a "dump" We walked in and the gentleman said nothing is priced. We negotiate everything. We found a few things and the women behind the register tossed out a price. I said too much, can you toss in the wine and bourbon glass I was holding? Her reply was a firm rude "NO" we said we were walking and thank you As we were walking out the door she barked at us....go to the dollar store if want something cheap. "Wow". No thank you We will continue supporting the Gingham Tree read more

This is a fun place to browse and there is a lot to sift through. A lot a lot. I found my quirky ladies here, so far I've framed 3. The staff is very approachable and friendly. It's worth it to check back every couple weeks since there's so much inventory. read more

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I've had more organized experiences inside a dumpster. Let me be clear: I did not come to Ultimate Treasures expecting Nordstrom. I came expecting a thrift store. What I got was a fever dream of accumulated junk stacked so haphazardly that I genuinely feared for my physical safety navigating the aisles. I've seen episode hoarders with better merchandising instincts. But the real star of this show -- the main event -- is Martin and his absolute, iron-willed refusal to put a price on a single item in the store. Not one. I picked up a chipped mug. No price. I looked at a wobbly bookshelf held together by optimism and one remaining screw. No price. I examined a lamp that appeared to have survived a house fire. Mysteriously, shockingly -- no price. Now, some people call this "the treasure hunt experience." I call it a man who simply does not want to do his job. Pricing your inventory is, and I cannot stress this enough, the bare minimum of running a store. It is step one. It is so foundational to the concept of retail that the ancient Mesopotamians figured it out. Martin has not. What this means in practice is that you must carry every item you're remotely interested in up to Martin himself, like some kind of medieval peasant presenting goods to a lord, and then wait while he gazes upon your selection and decides -- based on absolutely nothing visible to you -- what it costs. There is no system. There is no logic. There is only Martin. The store smells like your grandmother's basement if your grandmother had also stored a car engine in there. Items are dusty, crammed together, and many appear to have been placed on the shelf during the Clinton administration and never touched since. I left empty-handed, slightly dusty, mildly irritated, and completely unsurprised that the word "treasures" is doing enormous heavy lifting in that store name. Zero stars. Not because I'm being dramatic -- but because the option exists and Martin has truly earned it. read more

The problem with ultimate treasures EstateSales is Martin... This man is going to destroy your business. He's rude. He's mean. He's ignorant. He's hung over. Think of the very worst type of person to run an estate sale and that's Martin. Whatever you do... Do not hire ultimate treasures to conduct your estate sale. This is a warning. They don't even put their name in the listing because people stopped coming. You wouldn't believe how rude this guy Martin is. You just wouldn't believe it until you see it. Think of a surly man who is completely hung over from a drug alcohol night, talking to customers. I gave one star because there was no thing for zero stars. read more

This place is large, tidy, and full of stock. However, their use of "thrift" in their description (as in the sign outside) is rather misleading because the prices are very high. This is either a vintage store masquerading as a thrift shop, or if it's truly a thrift shop, it needs to reconsider its prices. read more

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If you're looking for neat, organized, labeled merchandise, this isn't the place for you. There's stuff strewn everywhere - loosely organized - and there's a lot of junk, but there are also treasures - you just have to look for them. I've been there several times - and each time they made me an offer that was less than I had expected to pay. I enjoy going there. There's lots to browse through. Better than Goodwill. read more

FUN and FUNNY! Great times here lol. Just hang around the store owner and hear the fun conversations and peruse around and find something in the things everywhere thrifting madness. Pretty funny cool here read more

My fiancé and I love Ultimate Treasures!! We have come here many times for furniture pieces we need and Martin and his crew always give us great prices. The pieces we have bought are all solid wood and the prices for each were all super reasonable. My fiancé has also bought Christmas items here, as well and lawn and garden equipment. I have found knick knacks that I've loved as well. The store is huge and everytime we go, they have more and more items to choose from. You're sure to find something at Ultimate Treasures. Below are pictures of some of the furniture pieces we have bought. We are in love with the way our home looks now with these additional items from Ultimate Treasures. read more

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This business runs estate sales where they post multiple pictures of valuable or collectable items only to tell customers that these items aren't for sale when they show up and attempt to purchase them. I actually witnessed the man running the sale remove items from an older woman's bag. When she asked why, he simply said "No no no. Not for sale". When she pressed him, and brought the sale pictures to his attention, he stopped responding, continued to remove items and just stared at the floor. read more

This place is a gem! Best deals in town! Check them out!!! Love this place!!!! The Boss is a real one. 5 stars hunt for treasure at this ultimate shop! Service and value #1 read more

Nice stuff. Huge store with a little bit of something for almost everyone. Antiques and some Knick knacks.

NEGATIVE STARS is not an option My experience with using Ultimate Treasures Estate Sales LLC was a true rip off - terrible. Unprofessional in every way, a big problem was managing the sale itself. Instead of making money I actually lost money from the sold items and the total sales amount received for them. They sold big ticket items including a 30 ft ladder that was Not for Sale, a drill press and a Dooney Burke purse among many more items, yet the total sales only came out to $415.00, it doesn't add up (were they giving stuff away?) They did not lay items out like the large volume of books and clothes we had so people could actually look through - they were left out in xl bags so items were not visible and not easily accessible. They were scheduled to do a 3 day sale (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) they only did Friday, notifying me Friday that they will not be continuing, thus not fulfilling what they originally told me was planned. Martin the owner and Andrea the person doing the sale are extremely rude, terrible customer service and don't care about the customer at all. I've seen negative reviews (unfortunately after I hired them) and Martin's responses were extremely disrespectful and actual name calling like a very immature person lashing out when hearing something they don like. It will be quite interesting to see the response I receive from this review. They presented themselves very well which is why I moved forward with them and was looking forward to a positive experience with at least good results - I cannot tell you how very disappointing of an experience it was. Unfortunately it makes Estate Sales in general being performed as "professionals" look like a scam and not worth it. It ruins it for the good ones. Be careful out there - do your due diligence before doing business with someone. read more

Staff at Schaumburg sale on May 1 was pushy, rude. Nothing is merchandised. Unclear which items were for sale or were not. NOTHING was priced. They have no idea what items should sell for. They pulled prices out of the air. Everybody that I saw at the sale walked out - they were angry and disgusted. Ultimate Treasures provides NO value to the seller and has no business doing estate sales. read more

Everything! The owner is unhinged and takes his anger on his customers. I've never been treated so disrespectfully in my life.

Love this thrift store! Be ready to look at a lot of items...rows and rows! Don't miss anything, you'll want to take your time. They don't price the items, you just go up to the counter in front to make an offer. Don't forget to look in any cabinets, there may be treasures there! Ok, let's talk about how you get big items home. They deliver for a reasonable price!!!! The gentlemen who delivered my super-heavy chairs today were so nice, and I couldn't be more thrilled. Don't miss this store! read more

At the suggestion of the video posted by Ultimate Treasures, I am posting a review. I haven't been since they moved but I will say when they were in countryside I went in a few times. Nothing is marked with a price so they can randomly give you a price on the spot. These prices have risen over time to the point where it is more expensive than a thrift store and less organized. They say you can negotiate but when you do they get super aggressive in tone so don't bother. They act like the customer is stupid. Also the video where the owner slaps and punches the customer that he doesn't like it really stupid. read more

Absolutely terrible estate sales! Rude people working. Stopped at their estate sale in Schaumburg. No organization or prices anywhere. Boxes stacked all over and are forced to try to look through piles of stuff. While attempting to rummage through things I was told "you need to leave this room so ther customers can come in". I had a few things set aside, that I left without purchasing after that. Left a review on Google reviews and the owner responded by calling me cheap. Seems like they don't care about selling items at their estate sales. Don't bother buying or selling with these people. read more

Great place to find Vintage Used Furniture. The owner is cool. You can negotiate sometimes. I recommend this place if you're looking for Vintage furniture. read more

The owner is pure garbage. He sits on his oversized bottom (cell phone in hand) with his distended, hanging and exposed belly and is rude, condescending and insulting to customers. He had the nerve to claim how much an item was "going for" on eBay. Hey genius, list it on eBay then!!!! BUT he won't because he's too lazy. He won't even wrap the fragile, overpriced and very easily attainable items found everywhere else for less. He just motions like a blob towards the couch behind him to let you know that you now work there and that's where the wrapping paper is. What an embarrassment. My condolences to your family. He's a gelatinous blob that won't take the initiative to list, pack and ship. His MO is what he thinks is a witty response that ends in an insulting manner. Sir, your days as a business owner are numbered. People spread bad experiences far quicker than good. And people listen. read more

Amazing good selection go to awesome dresser from Martin very happy with them 5 stars and dog friendly

Local Thrift Store in Downers Grove,Illinois. Provides pickup with a truck of furniture.

All kinds of treasures take time to walk through. Staff friendly and helpful. It is a large place with many little aisles.

I dream of this place! If you love treasures and antiques this is your place to go. The staff is also so nice and helpful! Load up your cart with goodies and Joe will give you a price on the bundle. Looking for affordable furniture this is your place! I love it here and highly recommend. read more

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This is an overwhelming helter skeltor of stuff piles everywhere. Pricing only at register. More junk than anything except for jewelry. Some beautiful pieces but over priced as only jewelry is priced. read more

i just wanted to share my expierence of this thrift store. I do not do many reviews but when i experience a place that is as outstanding as this I had to give it a 5 star. I recently had the pleasure of visiting Ultimate treasures an antique thrift store that exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I walked through the door, I was transported back in time, surrounded by an incredible array of vintage items and timeless treasures. The store is beautifully curated, with each piece thoughtfully displayed to highlight its unique charm and history. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just someone who appreciates the beauty of antiques, there's something here for everyone. I was particularly impressed with the selection of vintage furniture, which ranged from elegant Victorian pieces to mid-century modern gems. One of the standout aspects of Ultimate is the knowledgeable and friendly staff. They are passionate about antiques and eager to share their expertise. I had several questions about the origins and history of certain items, and they provided insightful and fascinating information that made my shopping experience even more enjoyable. The prices at Ultimate Treasures are very reasonable, especially considering the quality and rarity of many of the items. I found several unique pieces that I couldn't resist, and I left the store feeling like I had discovered true treasures. In addition to the fantastic merchandise, the store itself has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It's clear that a lot of love and care goes into maintaining this charming shop. The layout is easy to navigate, and there's always something new and interesting to catch your eye. Overall, Ultimate treasures is a must-visit for anyone who loves antiques and vintage finds. It's a place where you can lose yourself in the stories of the past and find beautiful, unique items that will add character and charm to any home. I can't wait to return and see what new treasures await! Alex West read more

The service was awful. We went in just to see what they had and really found nothing we were interested in except a model airplane purely because it looked cool and a photo of a military airplane from the 90s. We asked the owner on a price of the model before finding the photo and he said $20. Which wasn't bad but we were told that if we by more we could bundle. So after finding the photo we went back to him and asked for a total. His response was $10 for the photo and that he has to look up what the model is going for. We asked about his initial offer of $20 and he said it's not for sale. So a place with no price tags can't even honor an offer that they gave us. Who does that??? read more

Stopped in looking for a dresser for my daughters room. The owner was very kind in explaining the process and then we just looked around. We found the perfect dresser among lots of great options. The owner offered us an amazingly fair price! Sooo happy we decided to stop in. I will definitely be back next time I'm looking for furniture! read more