Uncle Sam Fireworks

This was our first 4^th of July firework show thrown for our family and friends and without Uncle Sam Firework, it wouldn’t have been as fun! Even though this place is small there is a TON of different fireworks. The staff is amazingly patient and will answer any questions you have! Everyone was really friendly! We actually went back two times, two days in a row and if it wasn’t for the staff we probably wouldn’t have. Thanks guys/​girls and see you next year!!!

Hospitable, friendly, knowledgeable, and fair is how I would describe my two times at Uncle Sam Fireworks this year. I’ll be seeing you guys this week for a third time to pick up a few more items to complete my 4^th of July show and know you guys will take care of me with the best prices! Thanks again Daniel!
Fourth trip.
Aaron
Thank you for your help today! Thanks for having the best prices and taking care of a loyal customer. I’ll be seeing you next year. Anyone looking to shop the best deals and find the best products go and see Aaron and Daniel at Uncle Sam Fireworks!

This is our second year in a row at Uncle Sam’s. Very convenient location right across the border. I used to drive all the way to Highland and fall for those by one get one free scams. Prices here are great! Owners are super friendly. There is usually a coupon available online and they are always throwing in freebies. I will never go anywhere else. Thd other reviews about the parking and size of the outlet are correct but its a fireworks stand for Christ’s sake!

The place is OK. It really is steps away from the Illinois boarder. The building is pretty small, which makes it very tight inside if more than a few customers are there. They claim to have the best prices, and give the best deals, but I was not convinced. I didn’t walk away feeling like I got a great deal. They didn’t toss in any freebies at the end like other shops, and I spent $ 250. Just not impressed. Happy 4^th of July!

what an amazing little store just on the border of illinois and indiana tmy experience was great from the moment i called to the last second of my purchase! I called in prior to going in as i was coming from illinois and its memorial day the response i got was jaw dropping! they told me they were going to be open until 8 but if i needed to come a little later they would wait for me! WOW! when i arrived my son and i looked around and for a little bit before finding an associate we let them know we were on a budget and they helped us find what we were looking for! and even supplied my & year old son with a few gifts after our transaction was over they even carried our purchase to the car mind you this it was only a paper bags worth of stuff and put it in my trunk for me! THank you guys so much i will deffinately recomend you to all my family and friends! Such great staff! and prices and a large variety!

They had exactly what I needed, and at a good price.

Opened The Store For When I Needed Something Last Minute. Great Inventory Selection With Amazing Fireworks.

I was in town visiting relatives an bought some fireworks from this place. I was blown away with the selection. It was my brothers birthday and we wanted to have a little fireworks show for his 50^th. We got a lots of stuff at some great prices.
And the parking lot was fine, not as described in the other reviews.
Service was great. Bottom line is this is a great place to by your fireworks if you need some !!

Best prices! I took my two boys there and they left happy (I did too). Very helpful staff along with video for each product display/​sound. I liked the fact that they don’t force you to buy certain amounts of any item. I was able to buy many different items and not the 1 for 3, or 1 for 5 nonsense the other stores make you buy.

they cool as hell at uncle sam fireworks and good prices so go shop with them u will not regret it

BOOM! This place has it all. I grew up in Pennsylvania and the firework stores were a joke in PA. I walked into this place and felt like I was in 4^th of July heaven! They had a great selection and the peroson who help me was very nice. Spent a lot more than I would have ever expected, but I couldn’t help myself. You know its bad when you need to make two trips to the car. I’m stocked up for awhile… Thanks Uncle Sam! You made my kids very very happy!

I don’t know anything about fireworks. At all.
I do know that Jacob’s «hot ass shanty» comment is correct. I was not dressed appropriately for a gravel parking lot and fans blowing hot air everywhere. Obviously, our trip was on a whim.
I can say that the guy who helped us choose our selection (my BF knew exactly what he wanted, but was still inquisitive about other things) was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Brings me back to my «don’t judge a book by it’s cover» days.
They gave us about 20% of our fireworks «for free,» and also threw in some punks for lighting them. Then again, I don’t know what standard prices are on this stuff…

Fireworks sold out of a hot ass shanty. Grass and rock filled parking lot with folks parking wherever its possible.
Their slogan is BoGO is a scam. BoGo means «buy one, get one» free. If you buy fireworks often then you know that this is a common way that they are marketed. Buy one get one free, buy one get four free, etc. Uncle Sam had hoped to show me how this marketing technique is a scam and how their pricing is loads better. (Me and everyone else that stops into their store) Instead of gimmicks and freebies, they indicate to you how their pricing compares to the rest. A couple neon colored signs at their main doorway indicates how their single unit pricing is comparable and sometimes at a better price point than their competitors. Which it sometimes is. Those neon colored signs I speak of are your common grade poster paper, kids hang in their bedrooms or use to advertise kindergarten lemonade stand pricing. If you want to make a statement about your pricing, go the mile. On every shelf and in every aisle show us your price on the item and a sample price we might see at a competitor. Major shopping outlets do this, so can you.
There are a few novelties and firework specialties that they offer at pretty good pricing but a novice is not going to see it. Also, most people that are willing to go to the borders (IL/​IN) to buy fireworks could care less. That’s what I think. I’m of the rare variety, the kind that is willing to drive any distance to see what’s out there and score the best of the best deals. Like 500 gram cakes for $ 15 dollars which is unheard of in these parts. 500 gram cakes are the kind that some would use to end a good night of firework displays. These typically sell (in these parts) for upwards of $ 40 dollars and definitely more.
So now you’re wondering, «so what is Jacob saying. go or don’t go?»
If you’re shopping on a budget and you haven’t a clue or care about the more serious items, this is your stop. Best for a family or a novice.
Those who read my review and know what I mean could pass it up. July 2012 shell collections were just okay, nothing out of the ordinary. If searching for power house items, there are other places to go.

Excellent place for fireworks! The staff is very friendly and helpful. While shopping a staff member took the time to explain the effects of several of their products and I wound up picking some awesome fireworks. Their prices are very competitive too… no gimmicks here. Will be back next year!