Cradle & Beyond at Mission Central (Div. of Faith Journey UMC — Local services in Town of Cicero

I went there this morning when they open because I needed to get sheets and comforters and I found exactly what I was looking for. The ladies there are very nice and helpful. I didn't know I couldn't use my debit card because it's the first time I've ever been there but they put my items aside for me while I went to the bank and got cash. This place is definitely better than a regular thrift store, the things I bought were actually clean and in excellent condition. I got two comforters and a sheet set and it only cost me $8. I will definitely be going back there again, I will be recommending this place to anyone I know who have limited funds and can't afford to buy certain things new. If I could of rated this more stars I would have. I just want to thank the ladies that volunteer there, they...

I’ve always loved this store, but today’s experience changed that. I found a binROC Coffee Grinder marked as "new" for $15, but when I opened it, I found coffee grounds inside, clearly showing it was used.

I pointed this out at the register, and the staff member agreed it shouldn’t be labeled as new, removed the tag, and spoke with the manager, who then put the tag back on. The manager told me they couldn’t offer a discount, so I decided not to buy it. After leaving, the manager came out of the store to confront me as we were backing out because they hadn’t seen the coffee grounds themselves.

While I’ve had good experiences here in the past, the way this was handled left me frustrated and questioning whether I’ll continue...

I wanted to share my great experience with this thrift shop. It's truly a hidden gem where I always manage to find unique treasures. The prices are incredibly reasonable, which makes every find even better. On top of that, the staff is consistently friendly and welcoming. It's a fantastic place to shop for great finds without...