Hoke-E-Geez - A Flea Market & Antique Mall Inside A Former Ames - Bedford, PA

Hoke-E-Geez - A Flea Market & Antique Mall Inside A Former Ames - Bedford, PA. Enjoy a walking tour throughout this unique store. While an antique mall and flea market aren't so unique, what makes this unique is the fact this is in an old Ames Department Store. And remnants of the Ames remain to this day from the graphics on the walls to the shopping carts and other items still in this building since this Ames closed in 1996.
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[@toro8star]

I remember going into an Ames store once. I was visiting family in Pittsburgh. No Ames in the south. It was Zayre, Kmart, and Walmart for a long time. Walmart stores were small back in the day. They didn't sell any groceries when they first came out.

[@davidbeeson1178]

That is a pretty damn cool store, who doesn't love an indoor flea market.

[@Therealarkhambatman]

I need me some ice cold Nuka cola

[@evanwilliams6406]

Hey, at least they are using the store for a purpose and they kept things from Ames in there. This one's right up your alley.

[@jaysmith179]

Before Ames, We had Zayre. What a cool place.

[@nickb8773]

I could have a field day just looking and buying the nascar stuff in that store

[@pappy232]

That was a Murphy’s before it was Ames, my mom worked there lol

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

I first bought something at Ames around 1988 or 1989 and by the mid and late 1990s I would shop there all the time I'm really sorry that Ames is gone

[@AWB_Official-r6t]

This flea market brings nostalgia to all people! Hopefully it is still open. I would LOVE to be here!

[@justin_mikaylabollman5387]

Yes, it was a Murphy’s Mart before Ames

[@catnapped_]

According to research it was apparently built (meant to be) a Grant City but various issues and lawsuits caused it to not open until Grants was already near their demise and would become a Murphy's Mart instead.

[@krazykelsue]

Thank you guys for coming to Bedford. I used to work in that particular Ames/Murphy Mart store back in the day.

[@robertpsarudakis3474]

Man this store is setup like the Ames I used to shop in!

[@ThresholdDreamer111]

LOOK AT THE TRASH CAN WHERE IT SAYS AMES REAL BIG 🤣

[@bjv93]

Oh man, thank you for showing us this place, Wallie! It makes me so happy that somewhere out there, there is still a place that feels like Ames is ALMOST still operating.

[@juanitawest976]

Nice to see you two again..thanks for sharing this. Lots of things to look at here.

[@michaelduttry182]

Worked at an Ames store in New York while going to school back in the early 80s.

[@dmax64]

That is such a cool place. I could spend hours in there and find all kinds of treasures. Thanks for sharing guys.

[@amandaclick3590]

I love the vintage lunch boxes and the old shopping carts! 👍

[@ChickenLips412]

Been there, bought that!

[@mtsbercot]

One of the coolest videos I've ever seen here, I definitely have to go to that store someday.

[@itscringecat]

I always remember passing this place when driving to Johnstown or Latrobe but never did get a chance to go in there. Now that I have caught this I may just have to go next time. Thanks for this great video!

[@curtiscarpenter7423]

It's like you walk back in time. I really love it. I really miss the old days

[@nathanmiller6051]

Thanks guys! really appreciate! Fun and cool! love your commentary!

[@ChopperDDocter]

WOW THAT LUNCHBOX

[@JoeBidenIsNotMyPresident]

Found my next road trip destination. Thanks Man!

[@CatTrax]

I miss Ames! It was the first big box store I ever worked for. I've worked for Ames--both red and green times (as well as "Zames" as we called converted Zayre stores), Kmart, ShopKo, and Walmart (both 'Division 1'--smaller store, and Super Center). Still have all my old name badges too! Oh, and never worked for, but did shop regularly at a Hills too! I'm really missing the days of big box discount retail. Walmart and Target these days just don't feel the same as those of the bygone days.

[@thecottage4493]

Nostalgia is a strong emotion! I live in New England and there's 1 Sears left outside of Boston, that's it. I was in Seattle recently and saw a open Sears in the South Center mall. I spent an hour in there riding the escalator and looking everything. I talked to an associate for awhile and they couldn't understand why I was so excited! To see an Craftsman tool section again was heartwarming

[@HeatherHugs]

Cool video Wallie. Thanks for posting! I absolutely adore flea markets like this, so I think I’m gonna take a ride out there sometime soon!

[@Saul_Soto82]

Holy crap! i never tought i would see an old Ames building still in operation!, Good find wally!

[@davidconrad3681]

Ossipee NH the ocean state jobs lot store is a old Ames and open

[@guernseydairyfarmer]

So glad you did a video on this place! I mentioned it a couple times in wallieb26 page. I only live 15 minutes from there and go there quite often!

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

That place was cool , a lot of really good things . Bedford brings back so many great memories as a kid from the sixties.

[@joshhunyady6819]

Awesome loved Ames and hills both

[@marvelkingdom1972]

HUGE Bee Gees' fan, TY for the video & there WAS a mail box lunch box, lol.. :P

[@StantonsJourneys]

Just put this into my places to go on my google maps!!!!! I always wanted to go inside an old ames. Plus i love antique and flea markets. thank you so much for sharing this you are the man.

[@dansimon1100]

I totally get that Winchester Speedway license plate been to that tracks so many times that's pretty cool looking

[@MrIceman22]

That was pretty awesome that left it like that really cool and Flea Market are awesome.

[@RawRealRetail]

Great video, dude! We stopped here on a Sunday and they were closed unfortunately. Thanks for letting us see inside!

[@wesleybruner2169]

Loved this video! Keep up the great work Wallie!

[@patriciagray4085]

I love this place

[@jamesthefordman]

This is awesome I wish we had a store like that in spokane. In Tacoma Washington well in fircrest washington there was one years ago!! It was in a old school grocery store from the 50's. Very cool video Wallie thx again for all the cool videos I always enjoy all your videos! 😎🇺🇲

[@johnw215]

I used to live in Bedford, Hoke-E-Geez is dope! lots of cool stuff and great Ames/Hills vibes

[@williamdevriesjr2812]

That is cool I'm glad the building still in us

[@macecrawford2860]

So cool. I liked ames when I was a kid. Also, use to shop at Murphy's. Thanks tor sharing

[@steves_retail]

Great Video Cant believe I see an ames building thriving and not rotting!

[@bjv93]

Just stopped by this place today!!! I was pumping my gas across the street coming back from vacation in NY and I couldn't believe Hoke e geez was right there!!!! Almost missed it lmao, really neat place in person.

[@ZeeMann_Retail]

This was cool in so many ways! Great video!

[@nicolemacpherson3908]

May have to check this place out! Take a day trip when my husband has his first week of vacation from work in a few months! That place really does look like you've stepped into a time machine, what with all of the shopping carts from stores that don't even exist anymore, like Ames, Bradlee's and KB Toys! And seeing all of the items that are becoming obsolete, like the cassette tapes and dvds! Thanks so much for sharing these fun videos! They give me good ideas of places where me and mine can go browse and explore! Amazing job!

[@dacechasinghawk3910]

That is so cool.

[@nicholasmarkham4065]

I love ur videos i love those kinds of places

[@evanbartlett3199]

I remember Ames there was an Ames in Millersburg PA that I would shop at till they closed late 90's My dad was actually at store manager at the Ames in Edgewood MD

[@sportsygirl8]

That is a really neat store! I was in there last December thanks to you. My friend had been watching your videos and she had to come here because she loves shopping and the other was to check this old Ames now Hoke E Geez out. I really liked it, I could have easily bought a bunch of stuff on our Christmas shopping trip, but I only bought a Penguins jersey. We spent about 2 hours in the store.

[@heathersobsessions5247]

Love your videos! This store looks awesome!

[@jet34thehawk]

Awesome video 👌👌

[@daytonafuntim]

I love the NASCAR and heavy metal merch!

[@patriciagray4085]

There is another place in downtown Bedford that is called Founders Crossing

[@marshabrown8337]

Nice. Thank you.

[@kimsinclair9100]

Awesome store!!!! Love these stores. Might take a road trip out there. Thank you.

[@BREND0h]

Wallie definitely found his new happy place lol that place looks so awesome

[@TheQuetza01]

Wow what a store love it 🥰

[@dougbarrey4633]

so cool

[@mattmaverick703]

A place I'd love to go check out for sure Wallie great find bro.

[@davidlewis4609]

There used to be a Jamesway near me and when it closed it became an Ames until that closed.Now a Stop and Stop is there but they redid the whole building.I saw in a video that there's an abandoned Ames in New Hampshire with the red letting still on the outside as of 2020!

[@yailineeshelman3218]

Central Pa here and have to say that we used to shop at Hills and Ames and as kids we would love going to Hills for the free poocorn!

[@SteveJohnson-lw5vi]

There's a store like this in Hancock MD. I loved this video

[@geraldbalthis5828]

Thank you for showing me Ames store

[@oofihavenousernameideas2451]

Nice place!!

[@slackingpacking]

I was here yesterday! This place is very nice. I love it. I also bought the car at 12:20

[@peterstean2138]

Isn't it fantastic that they kept the original signage - cheap for them but also very retro. I know you said you spent an hour in there - I'd have been in there all day!

[@carlavision6143]

WallieB26, really enjoyed your totally awesome and cool video! Never seen a Hershey's vending machine before but, that was cool!

[@lavoneliasonadventures]

You never know what you find in those stores. I mean even during Family Video store closing I was able to get the red guy M&M candy store display. Have a nice day now

[@railroadskater2896]

The old Ames in Pennsville NJ was split into 2 units and each side saw a thrift shop at different times. Along with a variety of other tenants which have come n gone.

[@Titanic19127]

Gives a feeling of Ames still being open

[@brandonb.6099]

This is a very nice looking store.

[@adamn.4615]

That is a neat store! If I'm ever in the area, I'll have to check it out! I like that K-mart 20th anniversary glass! I saw one of those about 20 years ago in an antique store in Big Spring, TX. I was considering buying it at the time--and now I kinda wish I had.

[@armyofcats666]

This place looks so fun! Unfortunately I live like 6 hours away but I'll have to plan a road trip some day

[@alanlough638]

Hoke-E-Geez is a cool store! I'd like to go there sometime. Have a KMartlicious Day! Have a Hoke-E-Geelicious Day!

[@jimc5792]

That place looks awesome I need to go one of these days believe it or not I have a air freshener can that was sold at Hills I would love to send u a pic of it love these videos

[@jerrysanders9101]

Wait what? King diamond CDs?😂 Love you Wally you tha man brother -

[@andrewmcneal6637]

I’m from Altoona and never heard of this place. I’m going to plan a trip here. Looks cool.

[@carolynuschock9028]

I love you two guys. Put a ring on her finger

[@carolynuschock9028]

Hhhhhhh...but true

[@georges1408]

I’m always looking for good flea markets, I guess I’ll be making the trip to Bedford Pa soon . Yeah it’s only an hour ride so I’ll be there in the near future. Thanks for the heads up

[@georgetrains6168]

What a great place

[@daviddanser7801]

Fantastic video Wallie, it's to bad I live in California, I would definitely like to spend a few hours in the store. From your video, I can definitely say, I saw some stuff in the store I would absolutely buy.

[@adamsATSfan415]

greatvideo

[@skeezysquirrel]

18:00 OMG, My dad too. Dude. My dad also had one of those green thermos for coffee.

[@mattcat231]

i LOVE Hoke Geez, i stop there for my mandatory break in the mornings, so if you guys see a box truck with TransEdge on the side give me a wave, lol! Also, check out 4-Squared at the other end of this little plaza, some good deals in there too

[@RaveSacks]

OMG those carts tho

[@redwingscuj031]

That place is sick! I’m in Massachusetts but may have to trek down here!!

[@jasong3652]

Would love to have had that Davey Allison car! He was my favorite driver before he passed!

[@TananBaboo]

We don’t have anything like that place where I live. Pretty awesome.

[@jroto]

My childhood all over again.

[@Reefdevil]

Not sure if you already checked it out, but look into the old Jamesway @ Blakeslee, PA. It is also a Flea Market now that I visited once 8 yrs ago. I think it closed down around '91.

[@michaelblair5767]

That was a cool store

[@theappleman258]

So I noticed a sign with my last name on it while watching this video! I went to the store today and it was still there so I picked it up! Also, don't know if you noticed they were using Hills wet floor signs

[@thecinematicattic]

I can also verify it was a Murphy’s before Ames. Used to shop at both .

[@news89]

Omg that was walking back into time. So awesome to see the old red banner and white A on the wall. Did you get some bargains by the bagful?

[@siltstridersftw]

Okay a former Ames, now a flea market/ antique store. Plus the carts and Bradlees ones. Wow and i live 5 hours from there, i need to drop by there

[@friesareyummy]

There could be a Buc-ee's opening near me......in Efland, NC. They are still deciding whether or not it would be constructed and/or open. Just figured I'd mention it.

[@WisconsinCentralProductions]

when you see a guy in ames wearing an ames shirt with an ames cart you know its going to be good

[@chrislemaster2695]

We had an Ames In Peoria IL which closed in 1992.

[@phillipmurrayLab]

yes I love this store has a lot of cool items I would like to shop and browse this store