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Wolff's Flea Market is a family owned and operated business. Brothers Donald and David Wolff, lifelong flea marketeers conceived of this notion in 1990. Since the Summer of 1991, with the support of their parents, Katherine and Lawrence Wolff, and sister Eileen, this close knit family has built Wolff's Flea Market into the premier shopping destination for Chicagoland bargain shoppers and small business entrepreneurs.
David and Donald hold degrees from Northern Illinois University. Donald's degree is in Business Management. David, also a CPA, holds a degree in Finance. The Wolff brothers were involved in the corporate world until Wolff's Flea Market became their full time job. Their experience and education has enabled them to manage the market professionally and efficiently.
Sister Eileen Wolff, also a lifelong flea marketeer, is the friendly familiar face that greets vendors and customers at the crack of dawn. Her personal, concerned manner makes her the perfect public face of Wolff's Flea Market.
The friendly lady who answers the phone is Sharon, David's wife. Chat away and ask whatever you want, she'll give you all the time you need. Sharon is also our Creative Media Director and you can see her walking around the market photographing and interviewing vendors and customers for facebook and youtube
Donald’s wife Ann is a regular weekly shopper at WFM. She stocks up on bargains, staples, this and that, and can occasionally be seen selling Donald's treasures.
Wolff's Flea Market has operated in Rosemont at the Allstate Arena (formerly the Rosemont Horizon) for 20 years and has grown every season. When opened in 1991, there was an average of 125 vendors and 1500 shoppers. By the summer of 2009 Sunday attendance regularly reached between 500 and over 650+ vendors and 12 to 13,000 shoppers. the Rosemont Market operates on Sundays April through October.
Wolff’s has had experience operating previous indoor markets in Mt. Prospect, Rolling Meadows and Melrose Park. In November 2009, Wolff’s had the opportunity to open a new indoor market in Palatine at 1775 N. Rand Rd. in the former Menard’s building. David and Donald: "We love Palatine and the wonderful opportunities is has afforded not only to us, but to our loyal small business vendors and customers!" The Palatine lease is renewed yearly each March.
Wolff's strives to be the premier flea market in the Chicago Area. Our goal is to be a very family friendly place to shop and spend a fun day. We do not allow certain merchandise to be sold here, such as pornographic items, weapons, counterfeit merchandise and in general any items of bad taste. You can find many of your daily "staple" items as well as a huge selection of just about anything - clothing, gourmet food, groceries, tools, toys, crafts, electronics, plants, books, furniture, etc. Not to mention the Antiques, Collectibles and Garage Sale items. Please visit the photo gallery on our website and facebook.
From the very beginning as a family run operation, Donald and David have assembled and employed the perfect courteous staff to represent their family values. Many employees have been with Wolff's for many years. The person working for us the longest has been Jody Lamb. Yes, a Lamb working for Wolffs. Jody has been with Wolff's since the very beginning as Flea Market Manager.
Donald: If it wasn't for Lawrence’s signs (he was a professional Sign Painter) and Katherine’s White-out (for the paperwork), we never would have been this successful.
David: As we cannot do this alone, we thank our hardworking staff, supportive families, wonderful customers & amazing vendors!
Sharon: Grab a friend and try a flea market!
