PastaJoe Posted March 29, 2017 Posted March 29, 2017 Anyone remember S&H Green Stamps? My parents got me a table hockey set with them. I remember going to a place to pick it up, but I don't remember if they had their own building or you went to a regular store to redeem them.
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 Grand kids will be saying in 50 years , do you remember Walmart. You forgot to add: ...As the drone delivers their wares. ;-)
KD in CA Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 Anyone remember S&H Green Stamps? My parents got me a table hockey set with them. I remember going to a place to pick it up, but I don't remember if they had their own building or you went to a regular store to redeem them. Yes, I vaguely remember my mother filling in the S&H book in my early days in Buffalo.
Dr. Fong Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 I bought my first Star Wars action figures at an Ames. 1978 at the Ames in Springville. I want to say they cost $1.49 each.
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 I bought my first Star Wars action figures at an Ames. 1978 at the Ames in Springville. I want to say they cost $1.49 each. NERD! I had a Storm Trooper... But... Then I grew out of it. I wish I would have saved that and the boxes of football cards (in trash). Now I am just a poor cool guy, not a rich and wise nerd. Yeah, that's debatable.
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) Anyone remember S&H Green Stamps? My parents got me a table hockey set with them. I remember going to a place to pick it up, but I don't remember if they had their own building or you went to a regular store to redeem them. Yes. But on its way out when I was growing up. Was young. I think... My parents first "electronic" purchase may have been obtained through them??? Not sure. I still have the item, a GE tube AM/FM tube radio circa around 1962. Still works great, no vacuum tube shot! It is exactly this radio: MAHOGANY/CHERRY 1962 GE General Electric T-255 AM FM Tube Radio: $39.95 on ebay! AM/FM... Has a fine tuning mode. He he... Edited March 30, 2017 by ExiledInIllinois
Chandler#81 Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 Are you referring to the old Tops plaza near Reszel Middle School? Was that an Ames before Tops? That had to be before I moved to NT because I don't remember that at all. Now it's a Dollar General. Yes, dats da place. I think it folded in the early 80's
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) NERD! I had a Storm Trooper... But... Then I grew out of it. I wish I would have saved that and the boxes of football cards (in trash). Now I am just a poor cool guy, not a rich and wise nerd. Yeah, that's debatable. around 1988 or 1989 we threw a slew of Star Wars toys away when we moved into our new house and the kid had grown bored with them. A 3 ft tall AT-RT, 3 ft wide Millennium Falcon, TIE Fighters, X-Wings and a slew of figurines. Who knew 10 years later that stuff would sell for $50 and up!!!! Edited March 30, 2017 by ShadyBillsFan
Azalin Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 (edited) I worked at Ames as a teenager. It was a mess of an organization and was a ****ty place to work. I remember once getting a raise from $3.35/hr. to $3.40. The managers there were in a constant state of confused agitation and always treated the employees terribly. I quit on a Sunday so I could go home and watch the Bills on tv. Tangent: Who remembers Two Guys dept. store? I used to live right by one in Greece, NY in the 70’s. I remember Ames, Two Guys, Hengerer's, Hens & Kelly, and Twin Fair. Time flies. Edited March 31, 2017 by Azalin
B-Man Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 "No bar, no pinball machines, no bowling alleys, just pool... nothing else. This is Ames, mister."
------ Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 what was that store that was like target as far as what it sold that had 'gold' in it's name? I remember being in the store when I was really really young
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 what was that store that was like target as far as what it sold that had 'gold' in it's name? I remember being in the store when I was really really young Gold Circle?
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Anyone remember S&H Green Stamps? My parents got me a table hockey set with them. I remember going to a place to pick it up, but I don't remember if they had their own building or you went to a regular store to redeem them. I do
The Jokeman Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Exactly the same for me. I also recall going there several times with my parents. Always seemed to be for an appliance, or vacuum or things of that nature. Ahh Brand Names memories. Looking back though, it was odd though. I mean we had to fill out a piece of paper of the product we wanted, put it in the box and then have a clerk from behind the counter get the item for us.
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Ahh Brand Names memories. Looking back though, it was odd though. I mean we had to fill out a piece of paper of the product we wanted, put it in the box and then have a clerk from behind the counter get the item for us. I guess, it wouldn't matter how they stocked it. Noboby would be messing with it, no shrink or loss. Kinda like Amazon is now. Just that online ordering is delivered to your house. Brand Names was ahead of it's time! ;-)
Rockpile233 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 I skimmed this thread, so I apologize if it was already mentioned, but I have memories of Ames from when I was very young. I remember there being complimentary bags of popcorn to help yourself to while shopping. I loved going there as a kid for the popcorn while my Mom was shopping.
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 I skimmed this thread, so I apologize if it was already mentioned, but I have memories of Ames from when I was very young. I remember there being complimentary bags of popcorn to help yourself to while shopping. I loved going there as a kid for the popcorn while my Mom was shopping. Lib alert! So this is where it all started... ;-) :-P Nothing is complimentary to help yourself! Should have been helping you mutha sling that haul! But, no you are stuffing your face. J/K... Busting your...
Rockpile233 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Ames was secretly cultivating a generation of socialists.
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Ames was secretly cultivating a generation of socialists. LoL... And their business model proved it! Ended in bankruptcy right! ;-) Just trying to head the naysayers off at the pass. I am with you... I love free popcorn!
Seasons1992 Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Anyone remember S&H Green Stamps? My parents got me a table hockey set with them. I remember going to a place to pick it up, but I don't remember if they had their own building or you went to a regular store to redeem them. My parents bought their current "nice" china with those about 49 years ago........
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