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Originally Posted by ed317
...try to get good advice at Home Depot vs a small hardware store....you pay a little more but you get directed to buy the right part...problem now is finding a good old hardware store
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The local Ace Hardware store is incredibly well run and stocked...and I have dealt with the floor staff for decades.
I had a discussion with the owner last week about A v C. He said they are going to take a risk and source from US manufacturers while continuing to buy Chinese made. He will advertise with placards the item is American made.
If the demand for US products is real, he'll continue.
We became friends five or so years ago when I went to the Help Desk at the back of the store and wanted to talk to the manager about an employee.
"No manager, but I can help...I own the store"
I complimented him on the young man who had gone out of his way to help me identify about 10 different bolts, washers and nuts (different hardening, lengths and sizes). Anyone who has stared at the "wall" of fiddly bits knows what I am tlaking about.
We chatted for a bit and then started telling Sea Stories. Former Navy Chief, old school like you read about.
As a consumer, you have to ask.