why do i even bother with home depot or lowes??

[chucklenut]

9 out of 10 times the employees dont know ****, and the 1 time that i find one who is super knowledgeable and helpful; they dont carry what i need (size 11 gerber shower hot/cold water taps evidently).

literally told me to go to ace hardware (which was super cool of the lowes employee for actually knowing what i needed and giving a damn whether i got it or not). got to ace, got what i needed wihin 15 minutes

ill just go there from now on as a first stop

/rant

 

[Darkdiesel]

I dread going to lowes. They're the last option when I shop for stuff. I do enjoy listening to the employees tell customers how to do renovation stuff as I walk the aisles looking at clearance items.

 

[Granite3]

If I know what I need, I go to Lowe's or HD.

If not, ACE.

Nothing like walking in the front door and having 3 or more KNOWLEDGEABLE folk asking what I need and walking me to the item location.

Edit, Darkdiesel knows I prefer Costco........

 

[spistols]

I wish Publix sold hardware. Their people literally drop whatever they are putting away, and will walk you right to whatever you are looking for!

 

[Necrosis]

If I know what I need, I go to Lowe's or HD.

If not, ACE.

Nothing like walking in the front door and having 3 or more KNOWLEDGEABLE folk asking what I need and walking me to the item location.

Edit, Darkdiesel knows I prefer Costco........

The last ACE hardware I went into, the manager gave me an attitude when I asked for a torque wrench...apparently he didn't know what it was. After I broke it down for him, he showed me the one model that they carried ($80) which was out of stock and he wasn't sure if he was going to order more. I told him it was cool, I'd just order one off of Amazon for half that lol.

I just plan on people at home improvement stores knowing nothing about what they sell...basically I do my research at home and go buy the **** I need lol.

 

[potenza]

Ace is a bit more, but it’s nice to speak to someone who knows what they are talking about

 

[Kaotiktribe]

Really surprised ACE has stayed in business. HD or Lowes for easy stuff i need. If im not sure ill research online prior.

Most retail employees dont know squat.......

 

[MrJim]

About a month ago I bought a pressure at Lowes. Got it home and opened the next day. Viola. No hardware in the box. So another trip back to return.

 

[Kaotiktribe]

About a month ago I bought a pressure at Lowes. Got it home and opened the next day. Viola. No hardware in the box. So another trip back to return.

Unless Lowes specifically made it seems like its not their fault...........

 

[palmettomoon]

ACE normally has stock on fasteners, etc. . . .

Home Despot and Lowe(red expectations) in Macon haven't restocked the specialty hardware cabinets since the store opened. Most bins are empty, or full dust.