DON’T REPLACE IT…REPAIR IT!

Should I toss out my broken items? No way! Instead, come out for SCARCE’s 2nd Repair Fair! Experts will be on-site to perform simple repairs on household items. While you’re here, take a look around our onsite SCARCE-LY Used Books & Records Resale Shop. Stop by this free event to see how a simple and affordable repair can make treasured items feel like new!

Repair experts will be onsite to help with items such as:

• Lamps & Light Fixtures
• Kitchen Knife Sharpening
• Handheld Tool Sharpening:
• Costume Jewelry Repair/Modifications
• Crystal, Glassware, & Porcelain Repair

FAQ’s

When is it?

Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 9:30am-11:30am

Where is it?

The Repair Fair will take place in the Education Center of SCARCE’s facility located at 800 S Rohlwing Rd (Rt 53), Addison, IL 60101. Please enter through the doors on the north side of the parking lot under the blue awning.

What can I do if there is a wait?

You can browse our onsite SCARCE-LY Used Books & Records Resale Shop, open to the public and perfect for all ages. We have books, records, holiday items, crafting supplies, puzzles, activities, and more.

How much does it cost?

The event is free but there will be a small fee for repairs. Cash is strongly encouraged. Other forms of payment will be accepted at the discretion of each vendor.

Do I need to sign up ahead of time?

Items will be evaluated and repaired on a first-come first-serve basis.

Is there a limit to the number of items I can bring?

Limit of 2 items per family for each vendor (unless time permits for more).

What if they can’t fix my item?

If a vendor is unable to fix an item onsite for any reason, they might ask you to leave the item with them to be completed and returned to you at an agreed upon date.

We will continue to update this page with details as the event draws nearer. Please check back if you have questions, or call SCARCE at (630) 545-9710. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook & Instagram for the latest news and updates from SCARCE!

This event is made possible with generous support from the DuPage Foundation. If you’d like to support community events like this one, consider making a donation to SCARCE at www.scarce.org/donate. If you would like to be involved as a repair-person for this event (or future events), please email Emily at [email protected] for more information. Thank you!