Kmart Closing In Moon Township Update #6

[@Prof_Jeff]

That range at 12:27 looks like the EXACT Kenmore model I purchased from Sears in 2006. That is definitely a "liquidator" price, as I did not pay anywhere near $530 for it; I may have paid barely $400. It was a good range, even after replacing a couple of burner elements and the oven element; eventually started having problems in the control panel, and the part alone was about $175, so we just junked it an bought a new range for about $325! 😀

[@MDK22420]

This has been the best documented closing of a Kmart in history.

[@WallieB26]

MDK22420 Thank you so so much for saying that! I'm really glad to hear that!

[@couponsdude]

Have you revisited this location to give an update on this space? Still vacant or redeveloped?

[@joeysnyder7532]

My Grandparents used to get their prescriptions at K-Mart and the store closed in their town over 25 years ago. They moved their prescriptions at CVS. I loved shopping at K-Mart.

[@leannspells5952]

Keep your chin up. Things will get better. Loved the fitting room pose. Thanks for sharing.

[@spencelean]

I can't believe the pharmacy door was unlocked. good catch.

[@misterhat5823]

The paper towel probably was thrown down by someone who used it to open the door. A lot of bathrooms have the trash beside the door for that reason.

[@ThatNateGuyOnYouTube]

wow they even already shut off the tunes!

[@2004RADMAN]

That Nate Guy On KZbin music is still on.

[@mikeshepherd3960]

My fellow Project Semicolon soldier, here's a story you'll enjoy: in 1986, my father was the apparel manager of a K-mart in High Point, NC. It was one of the mid-1960's stores. The roof collapsed due to a heavy spring storm. It remained open at about 30% of it's original size during reconstruction.It was mostly just the pharmacy, and a tiny bit of apparel. That was the first time I saw how disgusting the floors beneath the gondolas were. That was enough to keep it alive. The company was still thriving then, so it was revamped. They eliminated the cafeteria, which was basically just a place where everyone went to sit down in turquoise pressboard booths to smoke cigarettes. Some of my ealiest memories were eating repulsive food from that cafeteria that tasted like cigarettes. (I miss the days when walking into a Kmart meant leaving reeking of cigarette smoke.) It was one of the first Big-K's before a Super K made it obsolete in the mid-90's. It became a Hills department store, and barely lasted 2 years. It was abandoned, then leveled to become a Home Depot in 1996. I've scoured the web for evidence of this location. There is none. It was on NORTH Main St. There is still evidence of the SOUTH Main St. location online, but the one I grew up in has no web presence at all. I still remember the phone number: 869-2151.

[@sweetcat1639]

The super Kmart still doesn't have their closing signs up yet. Man I want to see you at this Kmart as it's closing

[@ThatNateGuyOnYouTube]

wow man that pharmacy is grungy!

[@josephalcoser4845]

At the restroom part you crack me up lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ScareFestTTV]

Heres my take on Kmart and a bit of interesting retail history here in Canada as well. They should've had some REAL solid management in place. Heck they were in horrible shape way back around their 2002 bankruptcy. You can't say "low price" without walmart crushing you so why not create a niche like Target has - although your own - and run with it?!?! Sadly they're too far gone. The same thing happened here when Kmart was in Canada in the mid 90s. Zellers (which I strongly suggest you Google image them) look almost exactly like Kmarts do and Zellers took over Kmart soon after. Fast forward to 2013 and Target Canada bought all the Zellers store leases trying to expand outside the USA for their first time ever and well... they failed horribly too here (long story short) and closed all their stores less than 2 years after opening here with over $7 Billion in losses. Thought you guys might like to know about the similar situation here in Canada! Sadly 2018 will be the final nail in Sears Holdings. I guarantee it.

[@debbiemcleod6871]

Hi Mathew, I live in Winnipeg and our last 2 Sears closed on January 4th I think. It's a sad day in retail now cause all we've got is crap at Wal-mart or overpriced stuff at the Bay. I really wish Zellers were still around!

[@wendyokoopa7048]

Kmart too was a victim of zellers greed in my opinion as well

[@ScareFestTTV]

Debbie McLeod I miss Zellers a lot. I think they truly gave up at the end of it. Our local Zellers in the nearby town of Amherst NS still had the 90s slogan "because the lowest price is the law". Now only a very small portion of the former Zellers is leased to Giant Tiger. I actually created a Facebook campaign which somehow went viral and the local newspaper had called me and everything! The support was amazing for a new Giant Tiger store and they did open soon after 😊

[@ScareFestTTV]

Amy Capen It could have some truth in Canada however I was reading an old article 2 days ago about how retail was changing big when Walmart came to Canada (taking over Woolco) and Zellers retained a 45% matketshare and Canadian Tire wasn't hurt hardly any as they focused on hard goods and car parts.. so that all sounded decent although Zellers was hit very hard Kmart actually had the shortest end of the stick and in the same article it was mentioned that Kmart might not make it to next year in Canada and that they already had to liquidate over $100 Million in leftover inventory they couldn't sell. I wish I could find the article again lol! Sadly Kmart in the states is too far gone. Probably Sears too but they might be worth saving. Time will tell.

[@wendyokoopa7048]

Mathew Ward Matthew I was around when Wal-Mart came in zellers started a panic buyout preying on Kmarts possibly future bankruptcy

[@gradymcclintock3766]

To bad Kmart didn't allow franchisers to buy the stores

[@MDK22420]

Wow, that place "Emptied out" a fuck ton since the last update video!

[@Catmannj1]

What a great history of a dying Kmart. Another winning video! And remember you are not a loser. You are an artist whose videos are poignant and fun (like the funny poses in the fitting room mirrors) You know how to narrate what you see (videos of just images are... meh) You're a good guy WallieB and look forward to your next masterpiece

[@JenniferJones-qn6lg]

Catman Mark Blanchard agreed, here, here!

[@RottenPizzaProductions]

It's really cool that you got some K-Mart treasures during this closing sale. 👍

[@nounacceptables]

🌻JUSTUS DE ABBA DIO!🌻

[@dvddmc]

places like this would make one hell of an indoor paintball park would be awesome

[@as6110]

Of course I would catch NSYNC blasting in the background 😂

[@dolphinblue3138]

This video of a closing Kmart is very best documented especially when you bought a very good deal on a $5.00 table from the K Café.

[@ericrichardson1808]

I almost went to tears when I walked out of Ultra Foods for the last time in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

[@ericrichardson1808]

Btw, the reason why is that they closed for good in 2017.

[@ChannelBoogaloo]

Oh, those buns. I had no idea you made it into the pharmacy! I'm surprised the alarm system wasn't armed :P

[@as6110]

It makes me feel a really weird mix of sad for the loss of these retail giants and also a bit glad, like I'm seeing a good friend. Both Kmart and Wallie. The only store I think I wouldn't be slightly sad to see go is probably the company I worked for from 2005-2012. They had such shit management. I stayed there while I went to college because I was able to have a very flexible schedule, and I stayed there for a little bit after. But I am super glad to be out.

[@ImChrisHansen.]

Favorite part is the fitting room!

[@RickResinator42]

I haven't been getting YT notifications for your channel. The last vid I've seen was the Oct. 6 shooting the breeze live stream. I've got some catching up to do. Thanks for another great one.

[@stphinkle]

Looks like they never cleaned under the fixtures in decades

[@ScareFestTTV]

Stephen Hinkle that's because they didn't. Once the gondola shelves are built you can't get under them unless you move them and they weigh a ton. I don't even think you can move them without taking them apart.

[@jacobahejew6344]

but acourding to the chat angent i heard that they are opening up 400 hundred stores in the us

[@as6110]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha I love the fitting room faces. And you're not a loser. You aim to please 😜

[@elineff2791]

I wish I got some fixtures from our K Mart could have come in handy to put my clothes in the closet

[@TinaMarie1010]

I knew you would be filming before the store closed for the day again, lol! Hope your doing well, and just know that all of us enjoy and appreciate all of your videos and documenting this Kmart from full to empty. :(

[@JenniferJones-qn6lg]

I'm sorry you're so brokenhearted 😢 you never know, someone new may walk into your life. In the meantime, take comfort in your friends and fans that love ya. Keep on keeping on.

[@jtp336]

I've asked the liqudator at this store to sell me all those balls (the ones remaining in front of the toy isle, and the another bunch in the bin mid-store kinda near the registers),... and to let me keep them there at the store until the last day, so that when the store is almost 100% bare, we can have an ultimate dodge ball game as a final farewell to Moon Township K-Mart. I'm hoping to have an answer to this soon, lol.

[@ScareFestTTV]

LeeRoy Dundlehay How awesome that would be 😄

[@WallieB26]

THAT WOULD BE EPIC! I will be there on the last day!

[@midnightbutter6965]

I SERIOUSLY HOPE THAT HAPPENS THAT WOULD BE FUCKING AMAZING

[@jtp336]

Bummer. Went back today, and they said no bulk sale on the balls, they're only selling them individually.

[@midnightbutter6965]

How much is each individual ball

[@JenniferJones-qn6lg]

But hey, at least you bought the music and video sign. A piece of just sweet retail history

[@randomstuffchannel4327]

I just found out the Warren Ohio super Kmart is in the latest round of Kmart store closings they announced at the beginning of the month

[@Erock_1995]

WHY?

[@Erock_1995]

NICE TABLE!!!

[@m.miller2374]

I want that Kcafe table!

[@DigitalDavid07]

Just now realized this was the same Kmart the guy from Channel Boogaloo worked at after he posted his videos today. You probably mentioned it at one point but I'm just now realizing it. Haha.

[@JenniferJones-qn6lg]

Love the mannequin shot at the end!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@louisaloi9178]

Hard to believe 25 years ago Kmart was the world's largest discount department store chain.Sears the world's largest full service department store chain.🌐Yet 2 more big things from my youth disappearing.😢@least SS Kresges evolved into Kmarts.

[@Disasterpiece5150]

Looks way better than Walmart’s bathroom lol

[@makeshiftlake3519]

4:38 Playing Michael Jackson😂

[@JenniferJones-qn6lg]

I have to agree it's just sad to see kmart go down, and I'm a discount retail junkie, lol

[@austinpuppy]

I think I’m going to go to our only Kmart left tomorrow here near Seattle

[@darveystrozier4780]

I bet Jonas was sad to lose his job

[@Sam292929]

Kmart is the saving place only when it’s closing

[@crystalscan2002]

sadly he never cared he just wanted a pay out check now he will move on to the next company to ruin

[@aaronmtvs5400]

This kmart was my favorite kmart infact im visiting the same kmart today

[@deathbypikaboo4981]

As always well done! I've seen you been down on facebook sorry hear that keep your head up. Just remember it will get better.

[@debbiemcleod6871]

Thinking about you Wallie B26 as I watch this video, just remember there is a light at the end of every tunnel!

[@TridentCentral]

I hate our ceo... 👨‍💼 just cuz your in a suit you don’t have to ruin the friendships between us workers 😢

[@hulavaultboy5935]

Trident Central Exactly why Ayn Rand policies are bad for business.

[@y2kbassist194]

I wonder if the u-carts are for sale.

[@chrisbarnett4719]

Kmart is my childhood

[@JenniferJones-qn6lg]

Classic love the fitting room poses, lol. No you're not a loser, don't ever change. 😀

[@mani1639]

The Kmart in Franklin pa is closing

[@timlegg6181]

I was in Kmart today and its full still but sopost to start some time march and april this 2018

[@christopherdavidstevens2438]

When is this Kmart closing?

[@camhowe9209]

i agree Wallie , Eddie Lambert you ruined Kmart , Sears you should be ashamed of yourself for what you did to all the employees and managers

[@crystalscan2002]

still alot of stuff left consiidering only 10 days left

[@camhowe9209]

But this has been the best documented kmart series on yt

[@otey674]

Even the paper ass gaskets in the bathroom got in the video lol

[@2004RADMAN]

Must be getting down to the last of the stuff. Music is still on. Billie Jean.

[@retailexplorationwithdanny8070]

If u come to my Kmart it is busy but it is a regular Kmart I love Kmart

[@miraclegirl1694]

❤️ KMART FOREVER

[@lukeherbert25]

Keep your head up. It will work out for you.

[@JenniferJones-qn6lg]

Swim suits, nothing but swimsuits! Lol like anyone is even thinking about swimming this time of year, haha 😀

[@SebastianSteele]

Lol! Love the bathroom part!

[@JenniferJones-qn6lg]

Well at least you didn't freeze your ass literally to the seat, lol.

[@loris.2070]

NOPE...not a loser!

[@mitchellrahn1451]

Is there abandoned movie theater or video store where you live sorry family members look forward video bye

[@TananBaboo]

Just what I needed!

[@Erock_1995]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@2004RADMAN]

Hi Wallie. I know how you feel. I got dump last January by my ex girlfriend. Just keep your head up.

[@wendyokoopa7048]

Wallie take it from me don't let depression win

[@wsi6qml]

Was that the same paper towel on the bathroom floor from the last update? lol

[@Claymation86]

Love your videos man, I was at that k-Matt the other day. Iv checked out a few of the other locations you've filmed at as well. I have a few local spots you may want to check out. Feel free to message me

[@Martin-bp7ss]

There is a reason and it will get worse

[@lukeherbert25]

Great work on the video.

[@ericrichardson1808]

You really had to touch that?

[@doctorwhofan1989]

Was that supposed to be your Gear Shots impression? :)

[@elineff2791]

3:32 I see the underside of a boy mannequin Very Obvious!

[@ronbutler6502]

WTF WITH THE FITTING ROOMS??

[@disneyfan9099]

Why would you want some Dumpy old table?

[@WallieB26]

Disney Fan I'll put it in the basement to use when I do laundry. I can put my laundry basket right on that little table or if I'm down there working on something. It'll definitely come in handy.

[@midnightbutter6965]

Disney Fan because he literally gets to own a piece of history and it's not like it was super expensive and that's just an amazing piece to own because one day very sadly Kmart is not going to exist anymore and he can say he owns a piece that was actually in the Kmart Cafe

[@JenniferJones-qn6lg]

Disney Fan I would, I could always use a smaller table

[@jenniferclark9842]

Because it’s cheap, and better than ending up in a landfill.

[@dylanlewis2835]

That table looked like the sold sticker was there but torn off.. Why lol

[@WallieB26]

Dylan lewis the person that originally "bought" it never picked it up so it was available for sale again. So I purchased it and took it home.

[@TananBaboo]

Actually I think you can blame Jeff Bezos.

[@wendyokoopa7048]

Wallie if you ever need to talk I'll send you my kik account

[@disneyfan9099]

Kmarts were always dumps

[@sweetcat1639]

Disney Fan you obviously have never been to a Kmart back in the day

[@Prof_Jeff]

@@sweetcat1639 I think that it depended a lot on location. The ones near me in the late '70s and early '80s often looked like the aftermath of a tornado, and if they didn't look like a disaster area, clothes racks were too close together and you couldn't drive your cart through them without raking the clothes, sometimes knocking items to the floor. However, as I traveled around as an adult, I did see some well-kept and decently spaced out stores; still then I also encountered the too close clothing racks at times.🤷‍♂️