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"TheRealBicycleBuck" (therealbicyclebuck) 05/26/2019 at 13:13 • Filed to: None

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The Helpful  Ace hardware folks really aren’t very helpful. 

DipodomysDeserti > TheRealBicycleBuck 05/26/2019 at 13:28

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I have a True Value around the corner from me, and they’re awesome. A bit pricier  than Home Depot, but well worth it. Everyone working at Home Depot seems miserable.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > TheRealBicycleBuck 05/26/2019 at 13:32

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Try Lowe's. They will literally turn their backs to you as you're talking to them.

lone_liberal > TheRealBicycleBuck 05/26/2019 at 13:36

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I was in an Ace yesterday and they were very helpful, of course all I needed was to be pointed to the correct bin of bolts. I would say that particular Ace is usually pretty good for customer service but they are all franchises so it’s going to be hit or miss.

ttyymmnn > TheRealBicycleBuck 05/26/2019 at 13:45

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There was a non-brand, family-owned, local hardware store in far south Austin that was worth every mile it took to drive there. Sadly, it closed, so I’m back to HD/Lowe’s and the workers who know nothing and care less.

TheRealBicycleBuck > lone_liberal 05/26/2019 at 13:47

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Ours has a small engine shop inside. I brought in a carburetor in hopes of finding a carburetor rebuild kit, but the Ace employee wouldn’t even look up the model number.  I have yet to go to this Ace Hardware and be satisfied with the service.

TheRealBicycleBuck > DipodomysDeserti 05/26/2019 at 14:10

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There’s a Tru-Value not too far from me, but they are closed on Sundays. 

TheRealBicycleBuck > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/26/2019 at 14:14

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I was at Lowe’s this morning. I guess we have unusual people around here bacause they have always been helpful. The guy over in the hardware section can be a little too helpful. I’ve learned to grab what I need quickly so I don’t end up talking to him for half an hour.