Hey! Is this a for profit thrift store like Unique or Village Thrift? I’ve got nothing against shopping at for profit Thrifts because most of them buy their stuff in bulk from Am-Vets, but please do not “donate” your goods to for profit thrift stores as the sign on the door indicates. That’s like making a “donation” to Walgreens, or 7-11, or Wal-Mart.

Maybe they’ll be open on Sundays now.

The ark on lincoln is my fave thrift store and i’m bummed that I have to find a new place. I have bought many sweaters and articles of clothing, one being a tshirt that says “i heart weiners” with a picture of a weiner dog that I got for $2. My favorite furniture purchase is probably my $5 leg-o-matic chair. I talked to one of the employees and they said they were doing higher end thrift stuff like a couch from an old barney’s store.

Pretty darn sure that the Ark has a second location, right?

Yes — on Milwaukee in Wicker Park.

I didn’t know about the other Ark location. Thanks!! Dara

While driving down Lincoln after stopping in Walgreens for some Robitussin to soothe my aching throat I spotted a Bear on the corner at Roscoe wiggling, wagging and waving signs at me. Liquidation? Going fast? What? Did I down too much Robitussin? Of course I had too check this out. 50% percent off; oh it’s a store. What kind? Oh; Urban Thrift. Well this is new. Not quite sure what to expect. I carefully slipped the car between a mustang and a beetle; winked at the bear and went inside. When I came in out of the frigid cold into the inviting warmth I finally knew how Wide Stance Larry must have felt in that Minneapolis airport mensroom stall, “here I can be myself.” As I tenderly toe tapped my way through the door a panoramic vista of; clothes, electronics, housewares, furniture, books and toys were there at my feet waiting to be poked prodded and pawed. I even found an old microscope set that I well remember from my youth; a time when the Beatles were singing about Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. This set had all the slides, samples and different lenses. How was it kept in such pristine condition? Just another one of the mysteries of this place; of which there are many. I must have spent several hours just looking feeling and remembering for as I peered out the door I noticed it was now dark. Once again I realized I had a cold and should be home in bed. I quickly chose a few books that caught my eye paid and left. I will be back to Urban Thrift when I am not under medication and spend a leisurely afternoon knowing I will find not only what I need but what I remember.

Hey! I just scored black stackable chairs in good condition for $7ea. Not the best deal in all of thrift but I was able to bargain with the lady working. Also, it was gratifying to see the same stackable chairs but in yellow at an Andersonville resale store for $85ea. Yowza.

Not quite Renee, if you give your money to 7-11 or Walgreens you might as well be mailing your money to the WORLD BANK. This money stays in the community and helps to feed alot of hard working individuals like myself. We are also in the process of setting up multiple charities, where customers will be able to choose which they want to donate to.

Hey; whats up with Gorilla out front. What a great marketing move! I was driving down Lincoln when I noticed this highly animated person in a Gorilla suit holding a sign and waving at me. Cool! Caught my attention; I just had to pull over and check it out. Going in I took a second to talk to the Gorilla. To my surprise he was very articulate and explained the concept of the store and informed me of all the great deals I could find inside. I went inside and browsed for awhile. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the merchandise. I wound up buying two kitschy wooden vases for $13. A steal as far as I’m concerned. From what I could see there were many other deals available. Being late for an appointment I had to go. As I left the Gorilla said; “see you found something you like come on back” while waving at the cars. I was impressed. When you have a Gorilla as your salesman you certainly are thinking outside the box.