Ace is the place

mjarrels · Sep 19, 2006

I just rediscoverd my local ace hardware store yesterday afternoon. Great service and selection. Think I will become a regular customer. Yes, we have a home depot and a lowes (don't get me started). Only drawback is I must drive by JMU (James Madison University) and the traffic is terrible. Ace is locally owned and operated too.

mark

goaliedad · Sep 19, 2006

Nothing compares to a locally owned, well managed, staffed with knowledgalbe staff good old fashioned hardware store! you may be able to save a few bucks at a box store, but I would rather have a good shopping experience. Your's may be Ace, maybe it some other brand- it comes down to staff and experience.

Jimbrown · Sep 19, 2006

I buy lots of stuff at ACE. Specially PVC and other plumbimg stuff. It seems Home Depot and other stores never have everyting I need and i wind having to go there anyway. I also buy plants there, theirs seem to live when others die. They do tend to be a little higher in price on most things but not all.

RobertN · Sep 19, 2006

goaliedad said:
Nothing compares to a locally owned, well managed, staffed with knowledgalbe staff good old fashioned hardware store!

Placerville(9 miles from my house) has a hardware store that goes back to about 1850. That place is SOOO cool! Great service, and neat little things nobody else has.

randy41 · Sep 19, 2006

Mark-my son lives in Harrisonburg. He graduated JMU last May.

turnkey4099 · Sep 20, 2006

I live just outside a small town (3,000 pop) so understandably local stores are small with limitied inventory. Ace is an exception. The store is fairly large for this town and the inventory is amazing. So far I haven't run into anything I needed that they didn't have.

Harry K

islandman · Sep 20, 2006

I agree with all the rest, ACE is the PLACE! Go in there with a problem, a broken part, an idea, or whatever and they will usually come up with a reliable and economical solution, part, etc. The stores are staffed with experienced people.....retired carpenters, plumbers, painters, etc. who know the tricks of the trade and offer you help. Home Depot and Lowe's just have folks tending the aisles. The box stores are OK for lumber, landscaping, doors, windows, etc. but no match to ACE for hardware, paint, electrical, housewares, etc. We also have several fine Do-It Centers in our NW Washington area, I shop them sometimes too.

mjarrels · Sep 21, 2006

I use to shop at the Ace hardware store in Oak Harbor Wa. when I lived in Coupeville. Had a little bit of everything including guns and ammo. Eagle hardware in Mount Vernon was ok too but a bit far to travel.

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mark

rdln · Sep 21, 2006

My local hardware was an ace but recently switched to a "Doitbest". He claimed that he is able to stock more selection now. He lives right around the corner from me and would be glad open the store in the middle of the night for emergencies. I try to support him but also am lured to HD or Lowes.