Is this what it's come down too ?

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Is this what it's come too ? Local “Barbershops” sending over females to get their hair cut at our shop just to cause us issues. Prank phonecalls from “competing” barbershops in the area. Other barbershop's stealing pictures that we post online and putting them up on their pages ! I mean, the frickin shop's don’t even look the same in the least genius ! Taking the words that I post, literally copying them word for word, and posting them as your own? Local shop’s befriending all of our “friends” trying to make them switch shops? Then once it comes out they “block” us from their social media? Like we care what they do. It’s getting so petty and so old. Is that good business ? Is this how you run your business? Is this how you want to portray your business to the public ? If I were a customer I would be embarrassed to tell people where I got my haircut. Joe Sr. started this shop back in 1968 and we are very very lucky to still be around today, and doing as well as we are. All of this social media stuff is fun, or atleast it was when we started it around 4 years ago. Now all it has become is something to check on to see what shop has stole our logo today, which shop is re-posting our pictures and words, and who I have to send out very large Jewish lawyer after next. We do what we do, and we do it the very best we can. Maybe other shop’s should focus on trying to do the same. – Joe Jr.

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Saturdays...

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Saturday has come once again. Saturdays are by far the busiest day here in our little shop. Our barbers work as fast as they can, but do not rush when it comes to cutting hair and shaving. Some styles and customers take more time to get in/out of the chair, some take less. We always have been a 1st come 1st served cash only non-appointment barbershop and that is NOT going to change.  We do what we do the best we can, and have said before we will put our $15 dollar haircut up against ANY in the city, no matter how expensive. Saturday ='s a crazy day, so if your planning on coming in today for a cut/shave, bring your patience, expect around a hour wait, enjoy the beer fridge, watch a movie, wait your turn in the chair, and enjoy a day NOT at work.

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Iron Invasion 2013 is October 11th & 12th in WoodStock, IL

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Come out October 11th & 12th to WoodStock, IL for the 2nd annual Iron Invasion traditional hot rod & custom show. Our very own Chuck TheBarber will be manning the “Mobile Joe’s” pop-up barbershop once again offering up our signature hot lather straight razor shaves and traditional haircuts and styles. Click the link below for more info about this great midwest show —> * * * facebook.com/IronInvasion * * *

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The word is Traditonal, not "Old School"...

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What makes a good business ? Why do people go to one shop over another ? Back in the day businesses were built on quality, value, and keeping to what the business owner wants to offer to his customers. Now a days it is do whatever you can do to suck each and every person that walks in the door dry, give the least amount of service for the MOST price, skimp here and their to save a buck, Do whatever your customers want/demand to make more $$, etc. When did everything change ?

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Places like our little barbershop are deeply rooted in the way things used to be. We are (and always will be) a first come first served, cash only, traditional barbershop (not a salon) for gentleman. We do NOT rush people out of the chair, we do NOT do haircuts and styles that we do not feel are traditional, we do NOT raise our prices every week to gouge our loyal customers, and we def. do NOT worry about what the other pop-up “barbershops” are doing down the street. Established 1968 means allot to everyone that works here at Joe’s , and it should mean something to you..

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VooDoo Larry, Chuck TheBarber, & the Mobile Joe's pop-up barbershop on August 4th 2013

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The shop is proud to again be a part of VooDoo Larry's open house, taking place on Sunday August 4th 2013 in Elk Grove Village, IL. Come out and see some of the best, handmade hot-rod's and customs around, music, food, and our very own Chuck TheBarber working the mobile joe's pop-up barbershop offering up show goers our signature haircuts and hot lather straight razor shaves. PLEASE NOTE the real Joe's Barbershop will be closed this day.

Pics from last year's open house can be seen @ * * * joesbarbershopchicago.com/VooDoo2012 * * *

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Have a happy & safe 4th of July - WATCH 4 MOTORCYCLES

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While out and about this 4th of July PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE watch out for our fellow 2 wheeled friends. Just one second u look down to text that hot chick from the bar to get a piece of ass you can literally end a motorcycle riders life !

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Layrite has left the building...

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As of 7/1/13 Joe’s Barbershop Chicago will NO LONGER carry Layrite brand products .We have a limited supply of their Regular hold pomade and No.9 aftershave, and after that’s gone it’s gone. We currently stock JS Sloane & Shiner Gold brand pomades which are far superior in hold & value. We as a small shop are going to focus on supporting other small businesses and leave the big corporate machine companies to the chain “barbershops” to push. Sometimes it’s not all about making money in this world. Respect tradition and help support small business, we do…

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New items added to our Online store...

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Five one off-custom painted Biltwell non-DOT helmets and one custom one off Andis Master ML clipper just added to our Online Etsy store located at * * * https://www.etsy.com/JoesBarberShop * * * . Get them while they are available because all our designs are one of one, and will never be re-produced again..

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Chuck TheBarber will NOT be in the shop Saturday 6/22 or Sunday 6/23 as he will be taking a two day metal fab/shop class with the one and only Gene Winfield (pictured above). Tyler TheBarber will be taking his spot on Saturday, and guest barber Ralph H on Sunday. As always we have Three(3) barbers on call for ya six days a week to get ya in and out and looking good…

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Sunday 6/30/13

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Sunday 6/30/13 —> $30 gets ya a haircut OR hot towel straight razor shave, world famous MANBQUE burger cooked right outside the shop, a ice cold Half Acre tall boy, and a cup of fresh Italian Ice from Miko’s ! Event is cash only, 1st come 1st served, and runs 10am – 2pm. Pics from the 2013 events that have come and gone can be seen at joesbarbershopchicago.com/photos

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Social...

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Did ya know the shop can be followed on Blogger, YouTube, 4-Square, Etsy, Twitter, Yelp, Facebook, Vine, & Instagram ? Whatever social media outlet ya prefer, search out the shop and make sure you are in the know on everything that is and is going to happen.

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Shiner Gold brand pomade...

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The shop is honored to have been picked as the exclusive Chicago retailer of Shiner Gold pomade. Water based so it goes in & washes out clean, flexible / strong hold all day, light scent, and just $15 = 4oz. tin.

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Did ya know .....

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Did ya know that Joe Sr. has been cutting hair and performing straight razor shaves since the age of 10 ! Literally his only job in life has been a barber. Since his father taught him the trade back in a small one chair shop in Italy, so him doing it today at age 66. Respect tradition, and remember the term “Barber” comes from the word “Beard”, which utterly means a traditional barbershop is a place for men. It is NOT a term to be used at a unisex place giving out mediocre haircuts, no shaves, and kill the customer with high prices and products that are marked up 450%.

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LateNite Thursdays...

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Are you aware that the shop is now open till 8pm on Thursdays ? Well, we are. Joe Jr, Tyler, & Chuck man the shop for a long, long day of close cuts, clean straight razor shaves, metal on the radio, dirty jokes, and NO TV 9am – 8pm. Take advantage of this longer day to get that much needed cut/shave BEFORE the weekend madness which is Friday, Saturday, & Sunday in the shop. 1st come 1st served as always..

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Smell like ya just left the barbershop EVERYDAY !

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Hawleywood's No.9 aftershave available here in the shop for just $10 a bottle. Classic bay rum scent..

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Next HangOver Shave = 6/30/13

JS Sloane - Available at the shop and ONLY at the shop..

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JS Sloane's line of fine gentleman's grooming products is available here at the shop, and ONLY here at the shop within the city limits ! Their Heavyweight and Lightweight water based pomades go in super tacky, hold all day, provide a comb-able hold, and wash out clean with water. Next time you are in the shop pick up a can and you wont be sorry you did..

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Great article on the growing popularity of the beard...

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Click the link below and read on how the beard is making a huge comeback (has it really ever left?). Joe Jr. of the shop was interviewed for the piece. Link = columbiachronicle.com/the-beards-are-back-in-town

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The artwork of Jason Goad NOW AVAILABLE....

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Jason Goad is the man behind our amazing event posters. Now you can take home a piece of your Goad art at the link below ---> http://www.bonanza.com/listings/ARchangel-art-print-by-Jason-Goad/114918785

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Shop will be CLOSED Sunday 6/2/13

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Please note the shop will be CLOSED this coming Sunday 6/2/13…

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