Quakertown Farmers Market - Raw & Real Retail
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- This is our walkthrough of the Quakertown Farmers Market in Quakertown, PA from December 26, 2020. This is an older type of retail space that you used to see a lot more of back in the 1960s and 70s. Mostly filled with local shops and small businesses, you'll be hard pressed to find many chain stores here. Despite the lack of national brands, the place is fully occupied and gets a TON of foot traffic. QMart, as it is known by locals was founded as a produce market in 1932 by farmer Stanley Rottenberger.
Songs used in this video (in order):
Rhythm Heritage - Three Days Of The Condor
Philharmonic 2000 - Moonshine
Mladen Franko - Melancholy Girl
The Syd Dale Orchestra - Flamingo Parade
David Marriott, Jr. - On the Seventh Day
Steve Gray - Wonder Groove
Steve Gray - Reach Out
Being an older local shopping destination, there isn't too much in-depth info about the place nor a Wiki page. Here is a link to their official website instead:
www.quakertownf...
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I'd like to say a few words about being an ambassador to your local malls. We have been taking the time to visit all the malls within a reasonable driving distance to check up on them and see how they are doing. Also filming an updated video every year or so, regardless of the lack of many changes, just so there is a video record of the health over time. We think this is an important thing to keep tabs on, especially in these wildly turbulent times. The current health emergency has accelerated the impending Retail Apocalypse we've all been talking about these last several years. This was already a big problem, but the shutdowns and restrictions have made the issue 5x worse and likely hastened the death of the enclosed shopping mall.
I know we've all been on pins and needles wondering how bad the fallout is going to be from all of this.
There really is no way to know exactly unless we ALL go and do our small part to make it known how it turns out. I implore you, if you have the means to pick an area you would like to be an ambassador for, and go document your local malls. Whatever your medium, it doesn't matter, any and all documentation is necessary and vital in this day and age. Whether it be on Social Media, Flickr, TH-cam, any platform gets it out there and preserves it for posterity. We can't paint this picture unless we all grab a brush...
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A tradition for sure! Quakertown Farmers Market is so much fun.Something for everyone. 🙂👍Congrads to the new owners.They definitely cleaned and fixed it up so nicely. 👍🙂✌️❤️
This right here. I loved everything about it. Loved the commercials. Loved the walkthrough. And loved fhe fact that a place like this still exists. Reminds me of my childhood, when the Union Market, Route 18 Flea Market, Valley Fair, and many others were around. They had EVERYTHING in there, for a one stop shop experience. So many family memories. Thanks for this!
Route 18 was one of the best indoor markets, at that time.
I also use to go to the US 1 flea market by the river.
@@robs7640 US1 in Jersey? loved that place, this indoor area at the Quakertown flea market reminds me of the US1 flea market a lot, and a little bit of the Watchung flea market
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After US 1 flea market closed, we went to the international market on route 18.
It had a lot of venders when it first opened.
When I’m back in Jersey, I enjoy Columbus Farmers Market and the Berlin Farmer’s Market.
I still go to QMart but not too often as it can get busy and many don’t wear their masks.
I miss zerns too I go QMART alot
I grew up with this place. Went there every weekend as a kid. Set up at the outdoor flea market during. Love this place. Also met several pro wrestlers there also. And yes I still go 59 years later.
Slushies and wine, now that's a combo!
I know the lady who runs that
As a person who grew up and lives in PA, this "farmers market" is quite common all over PA. This looks to be one of the nicer ones but if you know where to look you will find similar ones all over PA. Some outside, some inside, some a mixture of both. Never been but seems like something to check out if i'm ever in the area.
I go every weekend and because zerns closed up
I use to set up at the flea market, when it was in the front of the market.
It was both indoors and outdoors.
Still visit a few times a year and can always find something to buy.
Q-Mart!! Used to set up at the outside flea market in the early 90’s. Loved the place. Moved away. Hope to return someday!!
We have a farmers market where I currently live but it is not as nice as this one. Thanks for sharing! Love your vids!
That’s me walking by in the flyers jersey at 8:25
So odd to randomly watch a qmart video from years ago and see yourself in it haha
This is Shimmer and Shine in Lansdale, PA from December 26, 2011.
Haven’t been there in over a decade. Nope...has not changed a bit lol
When the pandemic is gone, do you have any plans on filming malls in Canada?
Not at the moment. It is something we really want to do, but it's looking more domestic for right now.
I've been here a few times. It's okay. Now if you want some really good farmer's markets, take a drive across the bridge to New Jersey because both Bordentown & Berlin have amazing ones. Also since I know you're from PA, have you ever been to the Amish market in Bristol? Might be tough to film on account of the Amish not being big fans of being photographed but they got some really good pretzel logs.
Been to the Bristol Market many times. They have excellent food and homemade candies. I agree, filming is out of the question there. I have ancient footage of Berlin but would like to get back there again for a more proper thorough visit.
Quite the neat little concept.
How in the world did this place manage to get an Auntie Anne's?
Auntie Anne's started out in another PA market, the Downingtown Farmers Market in 1988. I suspect its meteoric growth overshadows its humble beginnings.
@@RawRealRetail Huh, didn't realize that. Neat that it still operates this location.
So what would it be like to watch the video of the malls you guys filmed regardless of who's coverage I use if I visit those malls you guys filmed would it be like I'm looking in a mirror since its a video of the mall that I'm in?
You have a funny knack of coming up with these totally off the wall comments. Kudos!
want to check this place out one day, just moved to the Quakertown area. I used to sell at a flea market in NJ, does anyone know how much they charge vendors per table outside? thanks
@7:00 is where I would be spending an hour or two!
Y'all based in PA?
Indeed! One look through our state based playlists might hint at that :)
@@RawRealRetail I noticed that the last few videos were from the Philly area lol. I'm from there myself so I recognize a lot
You guys should do a video on Booth's Corner in Delco. It's a place similar to Quakertown.
@@chrisaragon4232 I was just at Booths corner a little bit ago.
@@george.h5530 That place is still around huh? I used to go there a lot when I was a kid. My family always went for eggs every Friday. We'd eat at the Amish place there...
@@chrisaragon4232 yes it’s still there and crowded as always.
Sometimes it is so crowded I just leave.
Has a lot of cool shops there still.
I live in Philly so it’s good to get out of the city and go there and stop at my Sons house while down there.
I feel like this place would be a deathtrap in case of fire
Fortunately they have 24+ entrances/exits!