Local Entrepreneurs Open New Resale Concept, Providing Venue for Local Families and Athletes to Buy & Sell Quality Used Sports and Fitness Equipment at a Discount
MUNDELEIN, Ill. (June 2, 2025) – Play It Again Sports®, the leading family sporting goods resale concept, has announced the grand opening of its location in Mundelein located at 1539 S Lake St. The brand provides athletes of every age a place to sell their quality used sports and fitness equipment including: football equipment, baseball gloves and bats, hockey gear, golf clubs, soccer gear, lacrosse equipment, treadmills, bikes, weights, and more.
A favorite among families, the new Play It Again Sports® in Mundelein opens on June 5 to buy, sell and trade quality used sports and fitness equipment. Play It Again Sports is part of Winmark – the Resale Company®, a unique national retail resale franchise that focuses on sustainability, small business formation and providing Resale for Everyone®.
Meet the Local Owners
The new Play It Again Sports is owned by longtime friends, Herb Seitz and Eric Maddux. The pair met during their first graduate school class at DePaul University and have been close ever since. Seitz, a former Division I Track & Field athlete at Marquette University, and Maddux have always had a passion for sports, and both have spent time coaching youth sports teams in the Chicagoland area. The two often talked about going into business together, though the timing never quite aligned. That changed when Seitz stepped away from a successful career in finance and began exploring franchise opportunities. After discovering Play It Again Sports and resonating with Winmark’s resale model, Seitz and Maddux knew they had found the right fit for their first business.
“Eric and I have been talking about owning a business together for years, so to finally see it come to life with Play It Again Sports is incredibly exciting,” said Seitz. “We’re thrilled to open our doors and can’t wait to meet our new customers and become part of the Mundelein community.”
Grand Opening Event Details
Beginning on June 5 and throughout the weekend, Play It Again Sports Mundelein is inviting guests to stop in to experience the following:
- Thursday, June 5: The first 25 guests in line will receive a $25 gift card. Starting at 10 a.m., Play It Again Sports will have Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and donuts while supplies last. Customers who spend $75 or more will receive $5 in Sports Bucks and customers who spend over $100 will receive a complimentary gift with their purchase. Two Cubs tickets will be raffled off at 8 p.m.
- Friday, June 6: Customers who spend $75 or more will receive $5 in Sports Bucks and customers who spend over $100 will receive a complimentary gift with their purchase. A raffle drawing for a starter pickleball set will take place at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, June 7: Panera pastries and coffee will be available starting at 10 a.m., while supplies last. Guests can participate in a variety of contests for a chance to win prizes. Customers who spend $75 or more will receive $15 off their next purchase, and those who spend over $100 will receive a complimentary gift with their purchase. A raffle drawing for a standup paddle board will take place at 6 p.m.
- Sunday, June 8: Customers will receive double reward points for both buys and sales. A raffle drawing for a $75 gift card will take place at 4 p.m. Customers who spend $100 or more will receive $15 off their next purchase.
More about Play It Again Sports Mundelein
Play It Again Sports accepts new and quality used equipment from community members, allowing the gear to end up in someone else’s hands rather than a landfill. Unlike a typical consignment store, Play It Again Sports does not require appointments and pays on the spot for sports and fitness equipment it purchases from customers.
For more information or store hours, the new Play It Again Sports can be reached at (847) 393-7049 or https://playitagainsports.com/locations/mundelein-il/.