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Reviews for The Ark Antiques and Flea Market in McPherson, KS are overwhelmingly positive, pointing to a near-top experience (96/100). Shoppers praise the friendly, helpful staff, reasonable pricing with frequent booth sales, and a huge, ever‑changing variety—from true antiques to crafts and 3D‑printed items. The store’s clean, well‑organized layout makes browsing easy, and staff readily guide you to specific finds; wait times aren’t mentioned. Minor gripes note some mass‑produced resale and feeling hurried near closing, but overall value and service stand out.
This visit was better than anticipated, less junk that usual. By 'junk' I am referring to the booths with resale crude from China...anyone can order from TEMU or Alibaba. It's just a bad look to have row of that garbage sitting on a shelf waiting to be sold.
Another perfect visit. Drove 90 mins and had a blast when we got there. Everything is always clean amd organized and has a price on it. Staff is funny and friendly. Thanks as always.
One of the best antique stores in Kansas. We drive an hour to go and it’s worth it every time. Super reasonable prices, owners are so friendly, and booths have sales a lot of the time.
This was my first visit. I'm looking forward to coming back soon to explore some more. I think you could spend hours in there and not see everything. They have something for everyone and great service!
The Ark is one of my absolute favorite places to go! I have a very vintage, eclectic style and I always find something I'm looking for there. Extremely friendly and helpful staff and the store has a wide selection of unique items you won't find anywhere else. The thing I like the most though, is how each booth is carefully curated by each vendor - walking through the store is fun and exciting and you'll never know what you'll find. I like to go as often as I can because things are always being added. Owners are great to work with too. Highly recommend a visit there to anyone!
I first visited The Ark about four months ago and was very surprised and extremely pleased at the number of booths they had. And the variety and reasonable pricing of the items was exceptional. I love to go and just look around even if I don’t buy that day. It’s a great place to spend an afternoon.
This is an amazing flea market!!! The size of The Ark and the diverse, variety of vendors are amazing. The quality of the products are incredible. The customer service is awesome. This family own business is truly a gem. Constantly improving I have patronized The Ark for years and you would be hard pressed to find a better bunch of folks. Definitely worth your time.
If I could give more than 5 stars, I would give a million! I have about 7 thrift store/ vendor mall/ gift store type places that I visit on a fairly regular basis. The Ark is my favorite. The staff are really amazing people! Staff members are polite, warm and welcoming, honest, friendly, helpful, and respectful. I am a big fan of how inclusive and non discriminatory this place is, definitely an A+ on that. It's absolutely welcoming to everyone, and I love that! The whole store is well lit, clean, well monitored, easy to walk through, and beautifully organized. No tiptoeing around, worrying you're going to bump into something and break it. No funky smells. No feeling like you need to wash your hands when you leave. This is refreshing because so many other flea markets and thrift stores in this area tend to be quite cramped, dim, and dirty. The prices are very affordable. They're not garage sale prices, but I wouldn't expect that from vendors who work so hard anyway. Their items are worth every penny, and I often see items priced far lower than they would be elsewhere. A lot of the items throughout the store are retro/vintage/antique, very cool, and excellent quality second-hand treasures. But they also have a vast assortment of new items, and so many incredible hand crafted items, too. These folks, the store owners and staff, and all the vendors, they really put their heart and soul into what they have here. And it shows. It is very obvious when you start exploring just how special this store is. I highly recommend dropping by next time you're in McPherson. Better yet, just plan a day trip. Because you're going to want to take your time here to see everything they have to offer. It's a one-stop shop for anything you'd need for gifting to your friends and family for any occasion. And you're definitely going to want to buy yourself a few little treats! Stop in and go treasure hunting here ASAP! You won't find a better place in the area, maybe not even in the whole state.
The Ark Antiques and Flea Market is a fun experience! With the large number of vendors, you are sure to find that unique item you have been searching for. The facility is very clean and with the climate control it’s the perfect temperature year round! The staff is fun and helpful! It’s well worth your time to drive to McPherson.
I absolutely love going to The Ark! The store is always clean and the booths have new things every time I’m there. The staff are SUPER FRIENDLY and always greet you when you come in. I always leave feeling just a little bit happier than when I came in!
The Ark is like going on a treasure hunt as you enter the front doors. A person can spend hours walking about the store. I have found merchandise, such as an original care bear! The staff are very kind and helpful. The store is always clean and well organized. I was particularly drawn to this one vendor's booth, who is a local artist. A beautiful rose painting was displayed, and it really blessed me. But sadly, I was rushed out the door. I recommend this unique store to anyone who passes through McPherson, Kansas and to those who live in McPherson.
What a wonderful place to find so many different things! Old and new! The people are so friendly and they keep it so clean. Well organized and there are great finds! Love this place! The staff is the best! ❤️
Shopping at The Ark is so much fun! It feels like a new experience every time because the vendors keep the inventory fresh! I enjoy the events the store puts on and the wonderful customer service.
The Ark is a great place to not only be a vendor, but also shop for unique, reasonably priced items to decorate your home or give as gifts! Plus the booths are frequently having sales and other fun events. Can't say enough about how great The Ark is.
Such a great place to shop! There are so many vendors with a wide variety of things for sale. Antiques to crafts to 3D printed items. It’s so much fun spending time looking through the store! And the staff is fantastic! They are super friendly and you can trust them to point you in the right direction if you’re looking for a specific type of item! Definitely worth checking them out!!
This place is wonderful! Always an enjoyable experience, friendly staff, and so many treasures to purchase. The owner, Ben, is so kind and giving, and he has a couple of employees that work for him that are just amazing! Lynn and James, you're rock stars.
Always a smile when you come in and leave.
I moved to Kansas recently and I love to thrift. I came across The Ark by googling thrift store near me. I have purchased many things since I have been here and love it so much I wanted to become a vendor myself. Everyone is friendly and the store is kept up very nice. So many things to choose from.
I love walking into the ark and seeing all the new items the vendors constantly put out. It is so fun spending time browsing at all the amazing and unique items they have to offer. I ALWAYS find something to bring home with me. I love that I am supporting local and a small business! Simply the best!
We’ve been going here for years! Whether it’s just to waste time after lunch or we need a gift for someone special! Ben is amazing and we love what he’s created in such a small town! ??
The Ark is one of the cleanest Flea Market or Antique stores I have been to. Everyone that works there is so friendly and never hesitates to help if I need it. Also, it's huge! I always have a great time when I'm there.
I have experienced this business with 2 specific points of view, as a vendor and as a customer. In both cases I could not have had a better experience. The customer service is top notch and very friendly. There is so much to shop with so much variety that there is something for everyone and for every need. You will find new and vintage items as well as artisan items. It’s a must stop if you are local or passing through.
The Ark Team is exceptional! They are welcoming and helpful. I love the atmosphere here and the ever-changing inventory. Everyday is different. I love to take the time to work through the huge facility. There is something for everyone! My very favorite place to shop!
Best place to spend a few hours in Mcpherson Kansas!! Lots of old and new stuff to buy!! Kim is wonderful person to chat with as well! Highly recommended!!
I was very pleasantly surprised by how large this antique mall is. It just kept going and going! The place is clean, well lit, and has friendly staff. They have really cool large items and a whole bunch of smaller stuff. There’s probably something for everyone.
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