The Brown Elephant

Category: Thrift store in Chicago, Illinois

Address: 5404 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA

Phone: +17732719382

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–6PM

Monday: 11AM–6PM

Tuesday: 11AM–6PM

Wednesday: 11AM–6PM

Thursday: 11AM–6PM

Friday: 11AM–6PM

Saturday: 11AM–6PM

Reviews

Zach Mariani

Sep 6, 2022

Wonderful, kind staff. Willing to help, will cut you slack if prices are too high. Couldn't have been nicer. Great, cool collection of things

Jackie Marie

Sep 4, 2022

Expensive but very cute and the high ceilings are magnificent

M. Trnc

Sep 1, 2022

A thrifter paradise. Great pieces at super reasonable prices!

Dani D

Aug 17, 2022

A great little thrift shop! They don't have the clothing selection size of other stores but they have lots of cool stuff. I generally wear all black and they did not have a large selection of black clothing so not really the store for goths. However, I did find a few things for myself and my husband. We found a SodaStream for $10 and a new designer bag worth $130 for $12. They carry plus sizes but the selection is best for people who wear a small up to XL, particularly for smaller people. They do have changing rooms to try clothing on.

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Questions & Answers

Do you buy Furiture from people

Doris Guy | Sep 11, 2018
Meg McCart | Sep 11, 2018

No, they only accept donations.

Do you pick up from the southside?

Jacqueline Gibson | Sep 11, 2017
Tara Jordan | Sep 11, 2018

No, it's outside their Pick-Up area. Still call, they may expand. Maybe.

Will you take an eliptical as a donation?

Rebecca Wozniak | Sep 11, 2018
Alex Bruno | Sep 11, 2018

Maybe yes

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I am an artist with lots of paintings, large and small that I would like to donate. Do you accept paintings/

Susan Portugal | Jan 13, 2022
Jesse Steele | Jan 13, 2022

They do accept painting. I have bought a couple beautiful ones there.

Do they deliver

Tammy Rayborn | Sep 11, 2018
Krista Muscat | Sep 11, 2018

They don't deliver but they have a small company that they use, the company was reasonably priced.

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Does this place allow leashed dogs?

Nuclei Vexed | Sep 11, 2018
Alberto Urias | Sep 11, 2018

A service dog

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Are they back open?

panthera m | Feb 12, 2022
Jacob H. | May 13, 2022

Yes

How often they git more items

Brian Downing | Jan 13, 2022
Bret Ruiz | Jan 13, 2022

Almost every day. Things sell fast, and the stock is replenished daily.

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Is there parking nearby. Can you unload a box of items for me

Barbara Lyons | Sep 10, 2021
Daniel E Jakes | Sep 10, 2021

Street parking is available but in high demand on Clark. Donations are currently being accepted in back.

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Are you currently accepting donations of clothing?

Sarz Maxwell | Sep 10, 2021
sue p | Sep 10, 2021

Yes they are

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Sep 10, 2022
Elizabeth Elser | Sep 10, 2021

25 max, people allowed in at one time. Sanitizer everywhere.

I have a large modern tv and shelving display. very good condition. too large for my home. 5' tall by 8 ' long. Do you accept pieces like this for a donation and will you pick it up.

Deborah Vanacora | Sep 10, 2021
Thomas Hall | Sep 10, 2021

Pick up is available but you need to contact them directly. Try their phone number

Do they ever sell puzzles?

Catherine Knight | Sep 10, 2020
Rolando Esparza | Sep 10, 2020

They have everything at some point or another. You never know

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Can you sell your antiques here?

Alicia Little | Sep 10, 2020
Ed Dryer | Sep 10, 2020

No. Donations only.

Do you have sale days

Myrna Smith | Sep 11, 2019
Ksenia Sh | Sep 11, 2019

Every day is different. Also you can always ask for discount, they are very flexible and if you need it and it's not designers shoes they will always give you a deal.

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Do you buy clothes from people

Linda stramaglia | Sep 11, 2019
Bret Ruiz | Sep 11, 2019

Just donations.

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Do they accept CD's or DVD movies?

MJ C | Sep 11, 2019
Bret Ruiz | Sep 11, 2019

Yes

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Do you pick up furniture in Morton Grove?

Ilene Klegon | Sep 11, 2018
judy thornber | Sep 11, 2018

You call the store and ask them

I have a queen sized sofa couch from Crate & Barrel that I need to get rid of. Do you accept couches as donations?

Marilyn Garling | Sep 11, 2018
Gregg Johnson | Sep 11, 2018

Yes, absolutely. They will even pick it up

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do you currently have three bar chairs or stools?

Rev. Samuell-SamPaul Fields, II | Sep 11, 2018
Chris | Sep 11, 2018

Call

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how expensive are things

Salvador Gutierrez | Sep 11, 2018
Kelly McCarthy | Sep 11, 2018

I got a $100 book shelf for $50 and a nice end table for $25. So you can get a decent deal but not dirt cheep.

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hafh price day

Luis Rivera | Sep 11, 2018
Christopher Hall | Sep 11, 2018

Some days certain departments are half off - 50% off wooden furniture, housewares, all electronics. I believe it's a little random, although following their Facebook page will probably let you know what's coming up.

do you pick up large boxes like large Xmas tree branches for Artificial Xmas tree?

Fredric Stone | Sep 11, 2018
Ginji Terrano | Sep 11, 2018

You can call. Certain items, yes

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