Shop Millionaire Rejects

Just went to the store on Armitage after calling the number listed several times with no luck and the store is empty! What happened?

Carol Brody is a crook!!! She took in our furniture, indicated she sold some of it and the check was in the mail! This was 8 month ago! Since then the store has been closed with all the inventory moved or sold !! Many attempts have been made to contact her with no results!!! If anyone has any info on her please contact me.
. She needs to be arrested!

Dan, let me help you out. We gave our things to Carol. After chasing her down, we did get some money for items sold. Then, she disappeared, with our remaining items, plus money owed for items which she told us she sold (maybe to you :-)). You say you will «definitely be back.». Good luck finding her, as she flew the coop on Armitage some time ago. Not only does she get no Stars, she ought to be arrested.

Carol is a thief. I entrusted her with all of my furniture in storage and she ripped me off. I kept going in asking for a check and she would reply «I will send it in a few weeks. I need to organize your receipts as you had such a large inventory. » I waited a few weeks and went back in and the process would start all over again. She basically said the checks in the mail. She closed up shop and last I saw some of my things were still there. I’m sure she took these items to a consignment shop.
There seems to be several people that she stole from in various ways.
What she did was fraudulent. I am taking legal action against her. already have a few people that contacted me whom were put in the same position. I wish I had read Unilocal reviews earlier.

The for lease sign is up and this establishment is closed, and not a moment too soon.

I Really Have To Wonder Who’s Writing These Other Reviews. I Loved This Store! The Prices Were Very Fair, And Everything I Looked At Was Clearly Marked. The Owner Was Very Friendly And Extremely Helpful. Her Staff Went Above and Beyond. I’m Giving Them A Really Well Deserved 5-​Star Rating! I Will Definitely Be Back! :-)

Hm, shoulda read the reviews before I stopped in here one day. I can’t remember what I was looking for, but I suspect I won’t be back looking for anything else.
The place is really large, surprisingly so actually. And there was a lot of stuff, ranging from junk to fancy. Nothing was marked, or if it was marked, it was shockingly pricey. Like pricier than if you went to the store it came from to buy it. So yeah, that was confusing. If it’s used, and it’s in this store, it shouldn’t cost more than when it was new, right? Right. Well, not the case here. Be a savvy shopper and know your stuff if you stop in.

I saw 2 nightstands on Craiglist that I knew would be perfect for my needs. I corresponded with Carol to get the dimensions, and then discovered that the seller was Millionaire Rejects. So, of course, I went right to Unilocal,and must admit, that some of the reviews were a little off-​putting. I am happy to say that I had a very good experience here! Carol was helpful and amazingly forgiving… since I broke something that was on a bottom shelf of one of the nightstands which I did not see!
Fortunately, it was not a high ticket item, but Carol refused to let me pay for it, and helped me carry the nightstands to my car. I also found another little knick-​knack that I absolutely did not need. I think Carol saw me going back and forth, picking it up, putting it down as I battled — «don’t need it/​have to have it»! She offered it to me for a very reasonable amount and I couldn’t resist!
I will definitely go back to this store for some fun browsing… there is always someone else’s «junk» to become your treasure… right?

I was very hesitant to go here because of what I had read about the owner and the employees, but after leaving I felt I had to write a review because I had such a pleasant experience. We went in looking for a bookshelf with very specific dimensions. The owner asked us twice if we had any questions and even looked up a piece for us online when we told her what we needed. They didn’t have what were looking for, but I would go back because she was very helpful. It’s more expensive than a lot of other resale shops we’ve been to, but they really do have a great selection and some really neat pieces.

Lots of different stuff. Kind of a hot mess though. You can probably only see half of the stuff. Terrible set up, made great stuff look junky. People weren’t very friendly either and couldn’t get a price on one item said they’d have to get back to us.

I had high expectations for this store since I’ve walked by a few times and saw the press they put on their windows, but boy was I disappointed.
1. They’re unorganized with when they’re open. Even though they have clear hours of operation on their door, they were closed 2 times I went within business hours. They never answer their phone either.
2. The owner /​staff provide terrible service. They don’t seem to have expertise in what they’re doing, and they gossip and talk loudly without even making eye contact with any guests in the store. One would honestly think they don’t give a crap about the store at all. The entire time we were there, they were talking loudly about some woman.
3. Upstairs, there were 3 teenage girls sitting around on the furniture on their phones. They literally looked like they were homeless and just hanging out there the entire day while the women downstairs yapped at each other. It made us feel really uncomfortable trying to look at furniture around them and they wouldn’t move when we tried to get around them towards a corner in the room to look at tables.
4. The quality of the products wasn’t up to the quality bar that I expected for a place that says it’s «Millionaire rejects». There were some things in there that looked so worn and scratched up and with really unrealistic pricepoints that I had to laugh.
5. Prices aren’t great relative to other antique or refurnished furniture stores in Chicago.
6. If you really want to see what they have, check out Craigslist. I’ve seen them post things there and now I know why.

I just met with the owner so she could see various potential offerings
OMG
Crazy! Stay away!

This has to be the biggest Candid Camera joke on the design community that Chicago has ever seen.
First of all, the owner has no or little respect for anyone that walks in her shop unless you catch her in just the right mood. The last three times I have been in, she has not even given me any type of verbal confirmation or even a nod of the head. She is just generally a woman with a rude energy about herself. she can’t be bothered with silly customers.
The last trip, she had a Z. Gallerie (hardly a millionaire reject) lamp at the very front and I asked for a price (since most things are not priced so she can change the price for each customer depending on mood) and she said «oh…that’s…um…$ 350…it’s new.» OK, I worked at Z. Gallerie until 2 weeks ago and that lamp is the SAME PRICE in their store. Hardly a steal. She just thought I was stupid, I guess.
They NEVER EVER answer the phone here. I challenge you to try to get this woman on the phone.
Lastly, they had some great stuff at the beginning, but now it’s all junk and it’s overpriced (if it’s priced).

Good luck ever seeing your belongings or your money if you consign here… We dropped furniture off over two years ago and have yet to hear from this corrupt business owner. I dont know what sort of racket she is running, but apparently she thinks it is a charity and we didnt even get a tax receipt.

SMR has an excellent selection of resale items and an owner who is eager to make a deal.
I was on the hunt for mismatched, aged dining room chairs. After hitting the usual thrift store options, I skeptically visited Shop Millionaire Rejects on a friend’s recommendation.
«What kind of resale shop can be found in Lincoln Park, much less on Armitage?» I thought. I was very pleasantly surprised.
The store is packed to the gills with merchandise… and the second floor was loaded with exactly the sort of chairs I was hoping to find. The owner was more than happy to break up sets so I could get the mismatched look I was gunning for.
She also made arrangements for delivery (extra) through a courteous, timely contractor.
Highly recommended.

I’m pretty sure that everything you could ever want, need or find covered in dust in your grandmother’s attic after she passed can be found in this place. I mean, ANYTHING. There are mirrors and crazy old hats, and candles and all kinds of stuff. If you’re looking for something with age and/​or character, this is a pretty good place to loose a half-​hour on a Sunday morning in.

If you are sick of Pottery Barn and Pier 1 — then I highly recommend this place! You will find UNIQUE items that will make your place one of a kind. It’s also a great place to get gifts for people that have everything.
I never met the owner — but the two employees that I did meet were very helpful and kind. They cleaned off my lamps before preparing them to be taken home. They even hailed a cab for me since I couldn’t carry everything.
The prices were VERY reasonable for the items they have. Some things are expensive, but most of the items are fairly priced. Try finding a good quality wooden night stand anywhere else, and you will pay double. I like older furniture too, I find that its usually made better much better than most furniture that is made nowadays.

This is a great store. My parents have dropped stuff off there for consignment and continue to do so. Their continuing relationship with her must mean she is doing something right for the people selling.
I went in with my parents to drop some stuff off one day. I was astonished by the upscale selection that she had. All of her inventory is beautiful, and there is something for every style. I am moving out of the state so I wasn’t looking for myself. I’m not sure about how the prices compare to others, but this place is worth checking out!

I have never written a Unilocal review before, but had to after my insulting experience at Millionaire Rejects yesterday.
I walked into Millionaire Rejects, and began to peruse. I saw a carving set that would make a lovely gift, but it was boxed. Very gingerly, I removed the rubber bands (after putting down my purse), and opened the box to inspect the set. Ten seconds later the owner starts walking over, snapping at me «Are you going to buy that?» and as I reply «Well, I don’t know yet…» TAKES IT OUT OF MY HANDS and puts it back on the table, leaving me standing there with the rubber bands, which I had every intention of replacing after I was finished looking at the pieces. As if I was going to break a $ 50 carving set?!
Put off, but still interested in browsing, I move on. Five minutes later, I spotted THE sofa, the one I have been searching for for ages. I ask after the sofa with the owner and she says dismissively «Well, it’s $ 4000» and walks away! Subtext: you can’t afford it/don’t look like you are worth my time.
News flash lady (I guess your name is Carol?): I am a single female with an advanced degree from a top school and a solid six figure income. I may be young but I dress and carry myself well, which should have tipped you off to the fact that I was a potentially serious customer. Unlike the older people who come into your store (all of whom you fawned over in my presence), I am not (yet) worried about my depleted nest egg or funding my kids’ college education. I have money to spend and appreciate nice things. I am your ideal demographic. Get a clue.

I actually really love (d) this store. The different styles and things are awesome and you can find some really great eclectic pieces to go with any home.
The thing is though, I always have the thought of ‘am I getting ripped off?’ in the back of my mind… About a month ago I was shopping around in White Elephant (a thrift store that benefits the Children’s Memorial Hospital) when I fell in love with an old Singer sewing machine that was in perfect antique condition. The price tag was just under $ 80. What a steal! No room in my current apt. so I left thinking hard about it…
Next day, I go into Millionaire Rejects, and there is the very same Singer sewing machine, now priced at a whooping $ 800. I was pretty outraged… anyways, that’s just one experience. I do still love the things they ‘collect’, but you get the idea.