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My father in law owns such a store out in small town central KS. He is also a contractor, so if by chance he doesn't have it, there's a good chance he can head back to his shop and make it. His father started the store, pretty much every one of his 10 kids has worked there, and I managed it for a few years. Nail and screws sold by the pound, lots of old dusty bins, hand written statements, credit accounts billed monthly for locals. No computers, no credit cards. He only carries what he will use, so he typically has really good hardwood, higher grade lumber, and high quality paint. It's a cool place, but when he retires I doubt anybody else will want it. There's three chain stores only 20 minutes away, most people prefer to buy cheap junk vs quality.
I have a Menards and Home Depot within 5 minutes, but will drive 15 minutes to Ace. Amazing how a little hardware store always has what the big box stores do not.
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