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Strange Cargo

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Local(773) 327-8090

3448 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657

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Strange Cargo
Local(773) 327-8090

3448 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657

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User Reviews of Strange Cargo

Yelp.com Review - by joey m.

2.0 of 5 stars. I go in this place everytime I pass it. Usually I have no issues here.T-SHIRTSI have gotten t-shirts here before. Once I got a calen carr themed tshirt I designed, no issues! Also I got a city of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place, that is all there is to it. I got a t-shirt here with Jules Winnfield from Pulp Fiction on it with the awesome "I'm a mushroom cloud layin' mother @%$*#!, mother @%$*#!" quote on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice stuff, any place that sells Garbage Pale Kids cards AND Married with Children trading cards is ok with me. They have some really original t-shirt designs.Good place to find some unique stuff.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Alright, I'll admit it. The whole retro fashion fad? I don't get it. I stopped wearing my '80s outfits for a reason. But if vintage is your thing, then browse through the racks at Strange Cargo.The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lois A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I bought two pairs of tiger running shoes here and I love them! I bought them for a sweet price too. I've shopped here for many years. Once I bought a Michael Jackson wallet that I used until you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Leah S.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place needs to see a doctor stat, because it's teetering on the edge of a bi-polar disorder.On one side of the store you've got custom t-shirts that blend into vintage clothing followed by racks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Here's the thing: I LOVE Strange Cargo. It's fantastic. And everyone for the most part is very agreeable and awesome...But... one of the girls in their store is trying to convince people that a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha L.

5.0 of 5 stars. They have some cool stuff for decent prices. I got some sweet high top Pumas for only $29 today! As well as a nice shirt for $17. Can't really complain.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris L.

5.0 of 5 stars. We visited this store to have some t-shirts made for a contest and boy were we pleased! They have a wide selection of images to put on your t-shirts but also allow you to use your own picture or do...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna H.

2.0 of 5 stars. I keep going back to this store, expecting something wonderful to have happened. It never has. It's a dingy t-shirt shop with lame selections. They also claim to have vintage stuff and accessories,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Really cool place to go. With 113 reviews there isnt much more to say. You'll find something in this joint &&& there is a book store next door that might be interesting to check out.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lots of stuff crammed into Strange Cargo. Worth multiple trips because I have always found something new depending on what mood I'm in. All that retro stuff really brings me back.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very cool place. While I was having a t-shirt made (Cubs, whaaat?), I found a hot pair of red pumps and some naked women postcards that I needed to buy as well ;) And all of it was only $38! The staff...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amaliya L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one my favorite stores in Wrigleyville. They feature very cool vintage inspired as well as custom t-shirts, converse, vintage leather, accessories, toys, pranks, old posters and home decor....
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tina B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fluck Flaggers? Lexulous is the new Scrabulous? Daley's Lil' Quarter Bitch? Get that perfect sentiment in a perfect summer t-shirt form, because they make custom t-shirts here at waaay better prices...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Raquel G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is great! They have an amazing selection of Converse sneakers. All styles and colors! Custom printed T-Shirts too! I had one made today and it was ready in 10 Minutes! Definitely worth...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Leang E.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's so strange I used to live 2 blocks away from here, been here plenty of times and am now just writing a review because I walked back in there again today (okay, so technically yesterday). I love...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Edward R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Cool shop. I didn't have nearly enough time to check out everything but long enough to buy Jack Kerouac and Hunter S. Thompson t-shirts. I think I spotted a some 'Nam era combat boots. I've made a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by J H.

4.0 of 5 stars. My husband always comes here to get a t-shirt made for himself or as gifts for friends. They have a big problem centering their iron ons and you have to tell them where you want it centered exactly. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Crystal C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a really great store because you can custom make shirts! They have good quality shirts and great price! I got a custom made going away shirt for like $30 bucks. Great deal. They also sell hard...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had never ventured over to Strange Cargo before, so when I saw their deal on Groupon, I thought now is the time.I paid $8 and received a $16 voucher to spend here. They have a large selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nannette P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Strange Cargo! I have bought many custom designed t-shirts from here over the years, from their famous "Da Bears" t-shirts with Chris Farley from the SNL skit, to their Dikta and Harry Caray...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyle D.

4.0 of 5 stars. fun store to get random stuff in, funny shirts. the first place since the 80's to carry the old TOPPS Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle trading cards lol.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sunyoung C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Awesome place. I love the odds and ends they have. And its all pretty cheap. They also have some awesome shoes that I love and they are cheap too! I haven't gotten a shirt made there, but I know if I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth B.

5.0 of 5 stars. While I enjoy all the "Neat Stuff" inside this review is about their shirt making abilities.Imagine: Three girls trying to find a store to make 15 shirts all slightly different for a college...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like this place. I have found cheap shoes in a pinch several times. I have never utilized their t-shirt customization services, but love that the option is there. It's also a fun place to kill...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by gina kathleen p.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was lured in by the huge sign reading "Neat Stuff" outside. I left with my now favorite pair of shoes, an awesome Wonder Woman card case, fabulously gaudy ring and some other random things. I paid a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by mary M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Finding a store that you can get a gift for damn near ANYONE in your life is rare... let alone without spending your whole paycheck...All the folks who work there are pretty rad in general. They are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a unique little shop in which to find over-stimulating shoe sales and unique purses/handbags. I got an adorable pair of (new) old school girl Vans at Strange Cargo for $15. They also have an...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. The first time I walked by this store all I saw was a New Kids on the Block poster staring back at me. Luckily, this did not deter me from finally taking the plunge and going inside. On my lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm just on the heels of a fantastic Saturday afternoon impulse buy here. Wandering here on a whim following a great brunch at Pick Me Up, I perused the vintage leather jackets in search of a bargain...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by erica r.

5.0 of 5 stars. I finally got the opportunity to make a t-shirt with an upside down Lionel Richie head that reads "dancin' on the celing" 'Nuff said!
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hannah Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Vintage sweaters, tops, dresses, hats, scarves, stickers, badges, shoes, and purses - all at reasonable prices. There are also sales racks downstairs in the basement; take time to sift through, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aimee M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Strange Cargo. Not only because it's an eclectic store where you can find almost anything, its just every time I walk into Strange Cargo, I find exactly what I need.Miracle #1:I spent the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaynie K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I stumbled upon this place two years ago when I was in Chicago for summer break. I'll be the first one to admit that I'm a bit of a teeshirt junkie, but the odd thing is, I barely even glanced at the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by nicole h.

4.0 of 5 stars. Really good gift ideas!If you can't think of anything better to get a friend, put a picture of them on a tee, send it to them, and bam... instant laughter. There is nothing more fun than wearing a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam W.

2.0 of 5 stars. This situation made me upset enough to register for Yelp just to write this review.I got a couple shirts made up and when I first got them, I wasn't too pleased with the quality of the transfer. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stella Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3.5 Ahh good memories here...interesting finds...and worth stopping by = )
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jessica s.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here a long time ago to get a Bears hoodie (the office I worked in said we could wear Bears' apparel and me and my friend/coworker were all about being allowed to wear hoodies to work). I found...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Roberto F.

4.0 of 5 stars. A but cliche to buying 'vintage cloths" or printed shirts or even hand picked printed shirts but you know what I guess you can call me a sucker for that kind of stuff. I always heard about this place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lesley S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the place to get a cool, unique and often times vulgar shirt that is completely 100% customized. You can either pick the decals they have made already and put them on the shirt of your choice,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brett G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Maybe this store has lost its luster for me since a) I'm no longer in high school, and b) it is now over-run with Lincoln Park Chads & Trixies searching for some t-shirts and shoes guaranteed to be a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chayla B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Strange Cargo is one of the best stores ever. I have probably a dozen shirts from here. A tee with a random dude giving the finger, my Tom Selleck shirt (which is going to get me laid one of these...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Um I'd be grumpy too if I had to work in Wrigleyville. I have always had a great experience with the staff. They are all very nice and helpful. I go here if I need a great t-shirt that nobody else...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mindy m.

4.0 of 5 stars. This store is quinnessential urban downtown shopping. With their off-beat graphic tees, edgy accessories, and wide selection of hip shoes, you can go in and be outfitted for a day of city-tivities....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexis L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Strange Cargo is always good for a laugh if nothing else. My friends and I have been known to put certain inside jokes on tee shirts, and when I discovered that they would print any design on a shirt...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've come here a few times, some just to buy shirts, once to have a shirt made for me. Staff has always been friendly and helpful to me. When I needed a shirt made for a friend's party, the girl...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Barbara D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have a Tug of Heart relationship with this place butI'm glad this place exists.I hate that their t-shirts are almost see-through (whites) but I love that they are so so so soft.I hate that for one...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Johann D.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place rocks!!! I picked up a custom shirt here when I was in Chicago on the way to my first Cubs game at Wrigley, what an experience!!!..it was tough to choose what shirt to get there were so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly G.

5.0 of 5 stars. How much do I love thisplace? I actually went there last night right after the Cubs game let out! Strange Cargo has never let me down. They always have a great selection of tees, shoes, and bags....
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place to get printed clothes made you can either purchase their materials or bring in your own. They have a ton of prints you can use on their walls and letters/numbers which they can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I got a shirt made here that said "Ryan Gardner is a cock" and the person writing the order down hardly batted an eye. That's the kind of respect I feel I deserve.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place has so many out-of-mind old school things, from Smurf trading cards to T shirts featuring David Bowie playing the Goblin King in Labrynth. Seriously, all this obscure stuff makes for great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Seide O.

4.0 of 5 stars. i bought a t-shirt that says "you must be irish cause my dick is dublin" - need i say more? oh and they have garbage pail kids here. love.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tito C.

4.0 of 5 stars. !!!!Warning stuff alert!!!!Cool store with lots of crap and a great selection of vans. And half-cabs at that. Too bad they didnt have my size due to the fact that I have chicken feets....But if you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kris O.

5.0 of 5 stars. They have garbage pail kids here!! Went here three times when I went to visit a friend last weekend in Chicago. Bought a St. Pattys Day shirt, a pair of $20 vans, knick knacks, and garbage pail...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shane G.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's because of this store that I go to the nearby mall for a Christmas/birthday/any other holiday gift only as a last resort. Strange Cargo has a bunch of things to offer, ranging from a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ha ha. I love Strange Cargo. If I had lived in Chicago and found this store when I was a teenager I would have never had money for the giant triple mochas I used to drink, because I would have spent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tish N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this store. I got a cute top to wear to a Bears game. I ended up getting a few other things as well. I got a friend a tshirt with a quote that she says all the time and she always gets...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tristin m.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here to meet OUR ROYAL HIGHNESS, QUEEN ANDY for his fitting because as you all know, he's going to be one of the models for the yelp fashion show this Thursday!They have funky shoes,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was not that impressed with this place, the store was really small and had little to offer. What was there was overpriced.Though they did have some nice Puma's for 20 dollars!
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by nikki c.

4.0 of 5 stars. anytime you can walk into a place and feel the history, feel the fun, feel the same energy you first felt back in highschool and were looking for something to help express your identity to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katarina X.

4.0 of 5 stars. The owner seems a bit shy (well, maybe i am overly smiley when I come in)... only because my all-time-hands-down-favorite custom-made T-shirt came from this place! I wear it EVERYWHERE, at least once...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Colleen S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I hate giving boring gifts so I come here to shop and I think anyone who regularly receives b-day gifts from me expects something odd but fantastic because of this store. Where else can you find New...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place to stop for gifts! Great selection of vintage, screen t-shirts. Everyone can find something here.Store is fully stocked and is tight to walk through, especially when before/after Cubs...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tina H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love coming to Strange Cargo for funky gifts. My 10-year-old nephew LOVES the Pac Man tee I made for him, as well as the stick-on moustaches. It's also a great place if you're looking for sports...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber E.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite places to shop in the city. I love their purse, wallet, and shoe selection. They make a huge variety of custom tees and a good amount of accessories. The free FMF buttons are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Standing in front of their vintage candy selection I am instantly transported back to 1986. They have all kinds of new and vintage t-shirts, band t's, bowling shirts and crazy old jackets. If you're...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by patty t.

5.0 of 5 stars. This store is basically what I want my attic to look like in about 50 years. A cheap hodge podge of really cool junk.Do you remember those crappy, awesome collectible packs of cards in the 80s?...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sunshine A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Everyone that knows me, knows this is my absolute favorite store in the city.I cannot go in there and come out empty-handed.
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Sometimes vintage clothing stores are expensive because they carry cool, hard to find stuff. No such excuse is applicable to this place. They need to up the quality and the quantity of their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Luda K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a wannabe-Chicagoan and this place is my numero uno Chi-town visit destination ALWAYS. (Okay, maybe right after Chicago Diner...) I know I will find the most bitchin' stuff ever at Strange Cargo,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer k.

3.0 of 5 stars. Wow, i have to agree with everyone. This was the store that I used to buy go go boots, and incredible vintage goods. They still have it all....the only trouble is the jerky clientele. I feel sorry...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Colleen C.

4.0 of 5 stars. It only loses a star for its immense ability to attract the largest amount of Trixies and Chads I've ever seen in a so-called, "alternative store." Or outside the line at Barleycorn. Seriously, I went...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I confess, it's been a while since I visited (I moved out of Lakeview), but this has always been one of my favorite shops in Chicago. I'm kind of surprised to hear the Trixies and Chads are taking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nana h.

4.0 of 5 stars. The store is cluttered with novelty upon novelty. Theres wigs, shoes, t shirts, iron on patterns, 80's toys, Garbage pail kids cards, Machine gun pins, wallets, Hats, sunglasses, and then also thrift...
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen A.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place has been around for years and continues to have a cool selection of both vintage and new hip cloths and shoes. Nice selection of Converese Chuck's and Vans, but inventory changes. Some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Larisa S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I would go back to Chicago, soley to eat at the Chicago Diner and to shop at this store! My boyfriend and I unfortunatley stumbled upon it late at night, in route to Chicago Diner and didn't have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexzandra A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I always see something I love, but walkaway empty handed. Lots of cool things and interesting shirts, but a little too high priced considering I can go to a Village and find the same thing. Love their...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Strange Cargo is the best, a lot of people have said almost everything already. But at Strange Cargo, you can find an enormous shoe collection, which are all inexpensive ranging in every color of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Just nice people. I love the staff here. Leave your cell phone at the door, though, people! Nothing I like better than shopping here in the summer while Neil Diamond's "Hot August Night" plays over...
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly L.

1.0 of 5 stars. Wow, this place is totally over-rated. It's small and overcrowded with yuppies. I went there, and my friend wanted to buy a couple tourist crap shot glasses so he waited in line for 20 minutes while...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I always wondered where I could get a shirt with anything I wanted written on it without having to scrawl it on with a magic marker. And one day my prayer was answered. I have found so many off the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am giving Strange Cargo 5 stars even though they pulled the heinous trick on me and made me eat gum from 1983. Okay, okay, no one from the store actually force-fed me the stuff, but who in their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was another stop on my quest for Christmas gifts. I found the shirts that I was looking for and a few more for myself. I wish I would have more time to browse around because they have an...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I almost never leave empty handed, if it's not a new Ditka t-shirt or a pair of shoes it's something uber useful like a cupcake pin for my jacket or a Bears bottel opener. I love this place for a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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The original customized tee joint

Looking for retro Rocky collector cards? Come here, even the store mascot, the owner's dog, is named Rocky. Get a tee customized here with whatever you want. My favorite place to come to get, "It's My...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Oh Strange Cargo, where else can a person buy Alf trading cards? I've come here to get some funny T-shirts designed for my pals for gifts and I've spent many a spare minute trying to decide between...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I finally found the outfit of my dreams here. I now am the proud owner of a Pabst Blue Ribbon softball-style t-shirt, and a matching baseball hat! They have hundreds of retro iron-ons for t-shirts...
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went in here for the first time, and absolutely fell in love with it. Staff is friendly, and super helpful. I only wish that I came here more when I lived 20 yards from the place. Anyway, they have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by melissa a.

5.0 of 5 stars. its the best, they are nice, they have a few of the latest styles for a great price, the shoes esp. And Im so boycotting the alley because the shoe guy sets out a tip jar that reads " for prompt...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I once drove three hours to Chicago, primarily to go here. Unfortunately, we missed closing by about half an hour. The shoes are awesome, and they have that whole iron-on t-shirt thing going for them....
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Remarkably similar to Jive Monkey, except the stuff is a little nicer; good shoes and fun buttons/jewelry.
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Yelp.com Review - by Esme W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love the shoe collection at Strange Cargo. People compliment the shoes I buy here more than any others. They are trendy, but affordable enough that you don't feel bad tossing them after a season......
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Yelp.com Review - by June B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I really enjoy going to strange cargo, although when I'm in there I'm a looker, not a buyer. It's fun for a laugh but I don't have any interest in some of their stuff.
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Yelp.com Review - by Misse D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Who doesn't love Strange Cargo? I've got several Halloween costumes here as well as some wigs for dress-up parties. I would recommend this store if you are looking for some cheap vintage or custom...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This store is the shizzzzzzzz. Talk about some great finds- I have bought shoes, bags and of course T-Shirts from here. When I need a customized T, I will always go here no doubt. I could go on and...
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Vintage

Strange Cargo is another vintage shop in the Lincoln Park area. I actually think it is one of the best because they have such a nice selection of cool clothing and unique items. But they best thing th...
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Lots of cool retro stuff

I used to visit this area a lot and that's how I first noticed this interesting shop. This store has an awesome selection of vintage and new clothing, 70's t-shirts, cool sneakers and tons more class...
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Strange, or Just Pop Culture?

Strange Cargo has it's purpose in my life (when someone needs a PBR cap), but not one that is called on regularly, thank god. It's usually filled with lame suburbanites kids looking for things that h...
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent place to go for some cool screen tees. They have so many funny t-shirts and I love going here to just look around. Prices are more expensive than other stores, but still a great selection.
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Yelp.com Review - by elizabeth n.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a place to go for some cool vintage clothing. I don't go here too often but every now and then I like to go in to take a look because some of their T-shirts give you a good laugh. It's a bit...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dru G.

4.0 of 5 stars. What a fun store! They have some really fun stuff to buy, but I always prefer to make my own shirt. The sales people are always really helpful and nice...I've made a few shirts here and they really...
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Strange Cargo is nice enough. They'll screen print your heart's desire all over the t-shirts and hats they have available. They carry a number of ancient toys and cards; my friend bought some...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy R.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is a little too retro for me to buy any of their vintage clothing, although I will admit it's fun to poke around. This is a great place to go for custom-made shirts. The shirt selection...
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Too cool!

I love this store. You can pick out and "make" some really cool t-shirts. Also, this is the place to get funky belts. I got a pirate belt there...Arrr! It also has a good selection of Converse for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rozen O.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE going here to buy one of a kind wallets, purses, and jewelry! This place is really cool because it has items that you won't find anywhere else. You can also make any screen print t-shirts for a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheila D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Strange Cargo is the place to go if you need a t-shirt made. I planned my best friend's bachelorette party last year and had fun t-shirts made for all the girls. I didn't exactly have a clear idea...
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Vintage - Quirky and Cool.

The merchandise makes my parents reminiscent and me laugh. I love all the oddities and intrictaes, such ciggarette cases from the 60's and 70's, jewelry, hats, accessories, all kinds. Iron-on tee shirts are a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shane H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I have to force myself not to go in there because I know I will buy a shirt (if not two). This is a great place to go for gifts. The staff is cocky but friendly. They are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Olivia R.

4.0 of 5 stars. They have some really funky cool stuff! It's also a great place to make shirts! I was the captain for a charity walk-a-thon a year ago and I had all the shirts for the team made here. The staff was...
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Strange Cargo is strange

I walked into the store thinking "cool, tshirt printing" and cheap awesome clothes. The clothes are nothing but old and cheap- like imitation thrift store with hipster prices which I have no respect f...
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Yelp.com Review - by EJ F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Vintage is often another word for expensive. But not here. This place has a special place in my heart since I bought my first pair of Chuck Taylors here.My favorite part of this store is the the...
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Yelp.com Review - by nicole s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Who wants to wear the same shirts as everyone else at Wrigley Stadium? This is the only place to go for unique Cubs shirts (amongst many others). You can make your own or choose from one of their...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm not a vintage clothing type of gal, but I shop at Strange Cargo when I ever need a t-shirt made for a special occasion (bachelorette party, Halloween, etc). The staff is super helpful and they...
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Yelp.com Review - by Becky P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great for cheap Cubs stuff for when you come across some tickets for a game that starts in half an hour and you want to look appropriate.Quick and friendly.
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good

Are you searching for a clothing item that had strong sentimental value for you as you grew up in the 70's or 80's? Did you misplace your beloved logo tshirt from your high school days? If so, Strange...
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Yelp.com Review - by Robin H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Strange Cargo offers styles of jeans and apparel that appeal to customers looking for a true vintage flare to add to their wardrobe. The store contains mostly clothes that are used, but some new items...
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Yelp.com Review - by J L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Looking for retro Rocky collector cards? Come here, even the store mascot, the owner's dog, is named Rocky. Get a tee customized here with whatever you want. My favorite place to come to get, "It's My...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. Granted you have to make it befor 6:45 sharp! haha I always have a great time looking around and making obcene T shirts! Yipee
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Silk Screened TShirts!

Any shirt you want made they can do here! THey've got a ton of styles to choose from and you just have to choose your style, color, and patch and instantly you'll have a tshirt made! While you wait ...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle W.

5.0 of 5 stars. After recently getting my very own pink Mrs. Vaughn t-shirt for my birthday (thanks Audra and Shawn), I had to see what the fuss is about. This place is totally rad. I need to get some cash and head...
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Yelp.com Review - by Liliana S.

5.0 of 5 stars. make your own tshirts!!!! they have vintage clothing and just all types of crazy knick knacks. i can be in this store for at least an hour looking through everything.
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Yelp.com Review - by Robyn N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Two Words: Awesome Store! If you are looking for any sort of iron-on decal-this is the place. Or, you can purchase tees that have already been printed w/ cool iron-ons. In addition to the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place for so many reasons. They have the best iron-on's to make T-shirts and fun toys you probably don't need, hehe. And they cater to boys and girls so no one gets bored while the other...
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Yelp.com Review - by Bethany K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place to get unique iron/ screen t-shirts made up for you. Also they always have great bargains on shoes and sandals. Plus they're selection of accessories is great. they always have...
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Sweet Store!

"This is definitely a sweet store.. they've got all the old school stuff you used to love when you were a kid, like garbage pail cards, and then they've got awesome vintage tshirts and cheap shoes and...
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Unique Clothing

Located about half a mile away from Wrigley Field, Strange Cargo carries clothing, accessories and other merchandise with nostalgic flare. Their main merchandise focuses around their homemade t-shirts...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cute store with cute clothes. Great spot to find something different or have something personalized.
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Yelp.com Review - by A.S. V.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a fun place to create a costume, or just get a good pair of used jeans or shoes. 70s kitsch and nostalgia is the overall theme, and there's plenty of interesting stuff to dig through, from...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ren H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is definitely a sweet store.. they've got all the old school stuff you used to love when you were a kid, like garbage pail cards, and then they've got awesome vintage tshirts and cheap shoes and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shawn K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ever really wished there was a shirt with your favorite quote on it? Go here and get it made. Not that original? No problem, they have a sweet selection of all kinds of random shirts. They also...
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vintage clothing.

I love this store! if your looking for great quality vintage clothing,this is the place to go. they have a wide selection of vintage clothes from different time periods as well as newer items available also. i...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica T.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you want some cool vintage clothing but don't have time to scour the thrift stores, this is the place to come. The prices are higher than thrift stores, but that's because they've done all the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Audra S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great to find pre-printed tees or to get one of your own made up. Also, they have good discounted Adidas stuff and fun shoes, along with off-the-wall accessories. If you're a big fan...
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Lots of cool, classic items by Robert L. at InsiderPages

This store has an awesome selection of vintage and new clothing, 70's t-shirts, cool sneakers and tons more classic stuff. Very funky and hip, located in a convenient area near all public transportation. What...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best place to get a fun and creative T-Shirt deisgned at. They have all types of vintage clothing here. They pretty much have any shirt you would ever want...well sort of!
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Strange Cargo is a psuedo vintage clothing spot where you can find a retro guinness t-shirt is green, red, yellow and all sizes. It also has plenty of cool Cubs gear so you can dress up and pretend...
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True Vintage at Strange Cargo by Robin H. at InsiderPages

Strange Cargo carries true vintage jeans and apparel. Mainly 70's and 80's in style most clothes are in fact vintage (used), but you can find some new. Those beloved logo tees can also be found along with...
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Offbeat Merchandise on the Cheap by Amy S. at InsiderPages

A really wonderful place to find strange, offbeat merchandise (from Mr. T. paraphenelia to cocktail dresses). Strange Cargo is located about a block from Wrigley Field and is as much fun to window shop at as...
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Modern & Vintage Panache

I've been shopping at Strange Cargo for years. The store's offbeat charm will make you a repeat customer. Elvis Coffee Mugs, Hula Girls, Retro Clothes, Posters, you name it. All located about a 5 minute walk...
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