Buy it. Sell it. Trade it.
Crystal Lake's buy, sell and trade shop for tools, electronics, musical instruments, vinyl, antiques, knives, collectibles, and mowers and snowblowers. New stuff comes in every day, and we buy too.
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Aisles of great finds, and it changes every week.
Come by and see what we've got. Here's a look at what you'll usually find in the store.
ToolsCordless drills, saws, tool sets and shop equipment from the brands pros use.
Vintage audioReceivers, turntables, reel-to-reel decks
Vinyl LPsBins of records to flip through
Musical instrumentsGuitars, amps, keyboards, drums
SpeakersBookshelf, floor-standing and subs
GamingConsoles, controllers and games
AntiquesFurniture, lamps, signs and decor
CollectiblesSigns, fans, oddities and conversation pieces
KnivesPocket, hunting and collector knives
JewelryRings, watches and silver
TVs & electronicsTVs, players and home theater
Small electronicsLaptops, headphones, radios
DVDs & Blu-raysShelves of movies and TV
Mowers & snowblowersLawn mowers, snowblowers and outdoor power equipment, ready for the season.
Looking for something specific? Inventory moves fast. Tell us what you're after and we'll keep an eye out.
Ask about an itemGot stuff you don't use? Turn it into cash.
We buy a wide variety of items. If you're short on cash, give us a call. You can also trade toward something you've had your eye on in the store.
Bring it in or send photos
Stop by during store hours, or send us a few photos and a description using the form below. For big items, call ahead.
Get a fair offer
We look your item over, check what it's worth and make you an offer on the spot. No pressure.
Take cash or trade
Accept the offer and leave with cash, or put it toward something in the store.
What we buy
If it works and someone will want it, ask us. Here's what we see most often:
- Power tools
- Hand tools
- Guitars & amps
- Keyboards
- Stereo gear
- Speakers
- Vinyl records
- Video games & consoles
- TVs
- Laptops
- Jewelry
- Knives
- Antiques
- Collectibles
- Furniture
- Lawn mowers
- Snowblowers
- DVDs & Blu-rays
A real local shop, with a parrot at the counter.
Trading Post is an independent buy, sell and trade store on Teckler Blvd in Crystal Lake. Customers keep coming back for the selection, the prices and a straight answer on what something is worth.
You may already know us from Craigslist Hunter on YouTube, where we go out and find deals. Lots of viewers stop in to see the shop in person. Say hi to the bird up front.
Locals and YouTube fans agree.
Based on 200+ Google reviews
“This place is awesome and staff is great to work with.”
“Great selection, good prices and nice location!”
“Cool place came here looking to buy a used electric guitar very good price.”
Come see what we've got.
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Hours Hours
- Monday – Friday
- 9am – 6pm
- Saturday
- 10am – 6pm
- Sunday
- Closed