Supermall

Not sure if this should turn into a segment. I have so many horror stories about this place that it would take me years until I point out every flaw this place has.
I’ve gotten my ear pierced here once and boy was it something I regretted for months. I got the worst infection I could possibly get.
Now some of the stuff I’ve bought here does not last at all. The only stand I trust is the one that’s a stand away from the entrance. It’s in the middle hallway. It sells shoes. I can get converse here at a great price and if you bargain with them they will lower the price.
The animals they sell here are in poor health and I wonder if there is a way to call some animal cruelty number to get them taken away. They have a macaw that’s in the poorest condition it could be in.
I have so much more to say but I do not have the strength to type anymore. I’ll give an update if I ever feel motivated enough. Do not waste time in here unless you’re used to places like these.

It is all about knowing yourself, the vendors and the place you are getting into.
Do not come into this place expecting a regular mall with high end stores and overpriced stuff. This is more like an indoor tianguis or fleamarket, small stalls crammed together with a wide array of merchandise.
Know yourself, you need to know what you want/​need and take a stroll around and compare prices haggle a little and go for it. Or just look around.
Know the vendors, they are there for the business so do not feel uncomfortable if they try to get and keep your attention so you buy something. Act like a local, if they do not have what you want just say no thanks and keep walking, or a simple just looking will do.
Know the place, as said before, this is not macies or the mag mile, nothing wrong with the people there, they have security not only for inside but also for the parking lot.
I make it here every once in a while and occasionally find something cool.

i have been to great supermalls in Florida but this one is ghetto, street, sketchy etc. the parking lot is dirty the sounds/​rims on the cars that come here are more expensive than the actual cars (grow up people that is so «80»). The stores r not to bad but over priced Macys is cheaper. The people that come are sketchy wanna B’s. I dont mind the Paisas and cowboys what I do mind is the wanna B’s-thugs-Losers that give a bad name to our Mexican people.

This place is more like a flea market. It reminded me of Swap-​o-​Rama except you don’t pay admission. They have a little bit of everything: jewelry, clothing for the family, shoes, a barbershop, pet store, hell I think I saw a tattoo shop, although I didn’t go investigate to be sure. I don’t know how I feel about the pets for sale. Listen, it’s important to note this is not the place for quality merchandise. I knew what to expect so, I really don’t have a problem with it. I’d like to think that this type of place benefits people who need a cheap place to rent for business which I think is important. *Shrugs* I will say that I used the ladies restroom and it was to my great surprise, very clean and fresh smelling. Sooo, I have experienced better but in many ways, it’s no worse than some of the malls I’ve been to.

Super Mall doesn’t exactly resemble a typical «mall» like the Water Tower Place, Westfield Old Orchard, or Woodfield. Each store inside is an individual kiosk. In other words, there’s no local, regional, or national stores you are familiar with. Each kiosk is rented, merchandized in whatever fashion they want, and can potentially cause someone to feel claustrophobic since a kiosk is rather tiny and cramped.
Hubby has never seen a «mall» like this, yet this type of place is everywhere in Taiwan, the country I spent the first fifteen (15) years of my life at.
The types of kiosks at the Super Mall are consisted of fine and fashion jewelry, electronics, western apparel, footwear, and accessories, junior clothing, vitamins, and other miscellaneous things I failed to notice while hubby and I were browsing through. There is also a Mexican eatery and a snack shop immediately to the left upon entering.
Many stores appeared to be selling similar merchandize. I didn’t pay a close attention to the prices on similar items at different kiosks, but I believe the owners and clerks would probably be willing to accept your bargaining or bartering if you offer them a deal or some sort.
Since most kiosks cater to the local Hispanic community, it wouldn’t hurt to be somewhat proficient in Spanish. Knowing Spanish or even speaking some is beneficial in the city of Chicago anyways.
They do have restrooms, but utilize them at your own risk.

Who invited these gringos to the Supermall? I really don’t care for the negative reviews from people that are mad that Latinos aren’t catering to their weak ass language skills. I don’t care that this is «America». I don’t care that you guys have tried to impose your language and culture on every non-​white person. You know what neighborhood you’re in. You should know the community. If you don’t, get out.
[End Rant]
Regarding this establishment, it’s pretty ok. It’s a nice place to spend your Saturday if you’re in Mexican style mercados. Yeah, they’re going to try to reel you in. I imagine they’re trying to, you know, make money. The food is decent. I’ve only ever bought one thing from here, and that was a stationary set for $ 10. Like I said, it’s a nice place wander around.

Every shop is basically the same. It doesn’t look any different from when I was a kid in the 90s. Lots of low quality clothes and most of the vendor stands look the same. The food is more expensive than a stand-​alone restaurant. The candy shop is very overpriced. The pet shop, like someone else said, is disgusting. Once my dad was foolish enough to buy fish from there and without my consent or knowledge decided to put them in my fishtank where all but one of them died (they where infected with ick). I had expensive, show-​quality guppies in there. There is really no reason to come here.

The only good thing I can say about the Supermall is that the patrons there are willing to negotiate prices on some of their items so you dont have to pay full price for the things you want. On the negative side, most of the people that work there don’t speak English or have a horrible accent which makes it difficult for me and other non-​hispanics to be able to communicate. In additon, the hallways are a little narrow and sometimes the sellers try to talk you in to buying their merchandise, even if your not interested in what their selling! Which annoys the crap out of me! However if your looking to get a good deal on something, this is the place to go.

Totally a waste of time. I was embarrassed to even go in. It is certainly not the best place to shop. Stores are crowded together, it wasn’t at all taken care of and their «food court», good gosh should I draw up an investigation here or what?
I remember back in the day when the Supermalls were just a concept and when they came on, I was excited. But I guess back than, stores would take pride in their merchandise vs now. Everything seems so crammed together and so not worth me getting a headache every step I take and have someone basically beg me to buy something from their kiosk. No, I don’t want baby shoes, does it look like I have bay bay kids all snot nosed hanging onto my shirt?
Basically I will try to be kind and say, so not worth it. Sorry Mall rats, this is not a mall.

I like this place, I never had a problem with any gangbangers or anything and I tend to just come here and hang out
All the food there is actually really good, I come here all the time
Obviously if you go in looking like you own the place and dress all threatening then yeah you might get into some problems lol

This place is in an extremely sketchy area and i will most likely never be back. How are you able to look through a bunch of junk for something you might want to buy when you have to watch over your sholder the whole time making sure your wallet is not going to get snatched.
I got a couple cool things from here but because of the area and the patrons here i will most likely not be back. And unless your in a gang i suggest that you not go there as well.

Its OK i guess. its good if you need a emergency hat for a fit, or you want to get your ears pierced on the cheap. There’s alot of gangbangers so be careful if your wearing a hat, i actually got checked once when i was younger, i don’t have a problem now that I’m older. I just put it like this, its one of those places where you get in and get out, not your window shopping place.