Trip to HJ Epstein’s

[Jeremy77]

I’ve ordered from them several times over the years but this was my first visit to the store. I was visiting my brother in St. Louis and decided this morning that I was gonna make the 3 hour or so drive to KC and see it for myself. First, everyone there is extremely personable and helpful. Jori and Phil were both great to talk with and the young lady who works there ( I apologize for not remembering your name!) took my son up in the freight elevator and showed him the baby pigeons that had just hatched on the fire escape. To top it off, I was recommended an amazing BBQ place, Arthur Bryant’s, to try out. As far as the tools.... it’s everything anyone on here might imagine it to be. It’s a really old building, which adds to the experience, with a basement and 3 floors jam packed with everything a tool lover might want. I can’t recommend it enough. If any of you ever have the opportunity to visit, you really need to.

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

I made the trip a year or so ago. Dropped off my wife a discounter mall and spent 2-3 hours looking around. Bought a few items that we never see around here. The guys will say something like “where in the hell did you get that” brings a tear to my eye.

 

[Jeremy77]

I made the trip a year or so ago. Dropped off my wife a discounter mall and spent 2-3 hours looking around. Bought a few items that we never see around here. The guys will say something like “where in the hell did you get that” brings a tear to my eye.

I understand the feeling! Definitely a lot of odd and unusual items there in addition to the awesome tools.

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

Jeremy, I hope you had this trip sanctioned by Jeff Moss. After all he is thePRESIDENT
of the HJ Epstein Fan Club.
Here are a few pics I took on my (hate to say) unsanctioned visit.

 

[Jeremy77]

Jeremy, I hope you had this trip sanctioned by Jeff Moss. After all he is thePRESIDENT
of the HJ Epstein Fan Club.
Here are a few pics I took on my (hate to say) unsanctioned visit.

Unfortunately it was unsanctioned and unapproved! Hopefully I’ll be allowed a return visit.

 

[Mattlt]

Reminds me of 7 Corners Hardware in St. Paul. Which of course was torn down to build a new apartment building / hotel near the Xcel Energy Center. Boo...

The small town I live in still has an old-fashioned hardware store. Not nearly the selection of Epstein's, but you at least get the feeling of stepping into the past when you walk in.

 

[Innovate1]

I was just in KC last weekend and didn't know about this. Will have to put it on the list for next time.

 

[PugetDude]

Just like Epstein's, I was born in Kansas City.
Coincidence? I think not.

 

[Downwindtracker 2]

There are two old time hardware stores I know about. Hardware Sales in Bellingham WA. just up the road from Grizzly. And Northern Hardware, 500 miles north in Prince George. BC

When we travelled around the province, I would stop at the old hardware stores and find Coleman stove and lantern parts.