
The only advice I can really offer is know what you're buying. Most of what's there is carnival quality, worth pennies and costing you much much more than that. For example, the Chicago vinyl record with the skyline cut into it cost them at most $4 to make. Your price? $65. When it's on sale... They aren't using actual Chicago records. They're buying worthless vinyl and through some strategic sticker work, you get a hefty dose of deceivement for an equally hefty price tag. I know because I bought one, took it out of the cheap, cardboard frame, and discovered the back side of the album was for a band I'd never heard of. It's just not worth the cost. Never ever. Ever. Ever ever...
Read moreHave a buddy who battled cancer for three years. Before another round of chemo, we had a big weekend in Chicago. He was a friend to everyone. A real ally. In my mind he’s an honorary Chicagoan. Strong and gentle. Hater of only hate.
At his funeral, his wife asked everyone to bring a decal to affix to his urn. Chris at transit tees was so nice as to offer one to me free of charge. Thanks Chris. RIP Carlos.
I’ll def be back to Transit Tees and will ask everyone who visits us in Aville to...
Read moreThis is a gem of a store for any transit lover you may know. They have a various selection of clothes, mugs, games, etc etc, all related to the CTA. They just released a CTA board game which I snagged for Christmas and we have had a good time playing it. I've been a few times and the people at the store have been nice and checkout is a breeze. Parking isn't always easy near here, if you want free parking, I recommend looking on Ashland and...
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