Floods locally
I used to work at the "little town " hardware store. Prices were higher than the "bigger " stores but we offered service.
Don't shop at many mom n pop hardwares because, as you've documented, a BUNCH can be saved elsewhere.
They may be cheaper, but you don’t hear things like when you visit Menards:
I’m putting up a 24’ x 13’ Shelter Logic garage this weekend, and yesterday afternoon I had to run to the local “small town” Mom & Pop hardware store to get some lag bolts. Got to the checkout…and damned if I hadn’t forgot my checkbook at home!
Cashier said, “Hold on. Maybe I can help…..”
Turns out she was (is) the owner, and she paid the $21.47 out of her own pocket, telling me, “You can pay me back next time you’re driving by.”
Needless to say I was embarrassed, but also extremely grateful, so when I got home I grabbed $25 and headed straight back there to pay her back.
Wouldn’t have happened had I gone to Menards, that’s for sure!
Almost got this SOB done now:
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