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Surplus Tools & Commodities
1411 W Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80223, United States
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Er
Review №1

This store is the coolest store of all time you can get lost in the store an all of the awesome stuff you can get its hard to describe but if it is a odd tool or a old whatever you need to fix they have it. The store is struggle with the rise of Property taxes and could be closing their doors, this is a 6 generation of family owned and the closing of this place would be a bummer so I AM GOING TO GIVE THIS BUSINESS THE # 1 FAMILY RETAIL AN MOST UNIQUE EXPERIENCE THEY GET THE POTTERS ALL TIME POWER PICK #1ST,PICK IN POTTERS POWER PICK HALL OF FAME. Go an try not to spend less then 20$ you cant do it.

Do
Review №2

I thought I was in a museum and they were so nice. They had a perfect fabric for my dining room chairs. Too bad it will have to close soon. Its been 75 years service to the Denver area. I think it should be a Historical site and continue to serve our area. Check it out before it goes away!!!!

M
Review №3

Love this place been going here since wow when the organ grinder was open just west of this store if you know what the organ grinder was then you been in Colorado for a while or either born here. Its sad to hear this store is closing you literally can find the biggest or smallest tool here in this store.

Je
Review №4

This place is a gem! If you have some time to look around... And I mean ceiling to floor, you can find so much in the way of tools, accessories, and just the random. My favorite part of places such as this is the relics of hardware stores past, I love to look at marketing and packaging through the years. While it holds onto old stock, it carries new items to add to your tool collection as well.I simply bought a matching set of cabinet pulls that have probably had the same price for decades, but more important to me, is that they were unique, made in the USA, and made of cast metal. Way more fitting to the old house they will be installed in.Its like part thrift store, part military surplus, part hardware store. For the hands on customer that enjoys to build something from nothing, enjoy looking through old parts meticulously removed from repurposed and recycled items of all kinds! Brings you to a time of reusing still functional equipment, before the planned obsolescence and throw away culture of the now.Chaotically organized to the job, or to the part, youll find a whole section of plumbing, welding, carpentry, automotive, upholstery. And thats just to name a few. A room I really enjoyed was nothing but wheels and castors removed from the smallest utility cart to larger more heavier duty ones, and maybe even removed from old shopping carts.I really hope this place stays for even more generations to come!

De
Review №5

The greatest tool shop ever in Colorado still to this day from 75 years ago

Jo
Review №6

If i ever had to build a killer robot, this would be where i would go for parts. Generators, fan engines, army backpacks and sheets of waterproof vinyl- you never know what insane treasures youll find!Its best to come here with no specific idea of what you want in mind, as what you come home with might be nothing you expected.

Ja
Review №7

Been going there since the 60s with my dad. They got stuff, stuff I never seen and new stuff and old stuff. Some good bargains to be had.

Am
Review №8

Awesome store for tools & other things

Ro
Review №9

For everything you cant find anywhere else this is the place to look!

Je
Review №10

This store is one of a kind for sure. As long as you are much for a super tidey and sterile enviroment this store resembles Grandpas workshop, more less than a home depot, from assortments of screws, nuts and bolts, to varied plexiglass, to different gages of paracord and chain link. One of my favorite and most reliable stores. They always have just what Im looking for and then some. Family owned for 72 years, historically one of the best.

Da
Review №11

Thay are very friendly people. Got a lot of cool stuff.

Ja
Review №12

Wouldn’t come here if you aren’t good with tools 🤷🏾‍♀️

Ro
Review №13

Been my tool supplier for over 50 years. Best prices in town.

Jo
Review №14

Great spot to get your misc. nuts, bolts, and materials. They do not carry much for metric though which is mostly what I came looking for, but they’re great for all the imperial stuff. Very friendly also.

Mo
Review №15

Been wanting to go here for years, but the timing never worked out. Finally had a day where I was nearby and they were open - had to do it! It was exactly what I thought it would be and more - some very useful items, some not so useful but overall a fun experience exploring the place. If you need a widget, they probably have the one you need ;-)

Mi
Review №16

Great place to dig around for scrap tools and random parts. Very inexpensive, but not very organized... Prepare to spend some time wandering around to find what youre looking for. Classic Denver spot

Br
Review №17

Awesome place to find items for DIYers.

To
Review №18

Bought my black hiking boots there great price well made shoes. Couldnt find them any where else. Thank you. Plus you carry Levis which are hard to find.

St
Review №19

Great prices a good selection of materials.

Te
Review №20

I almost dont want to give this secret up, but the prices are phenomenal, the place is family owned, and you can find all manner of specialty tools, materials and supplies, if youre in the area stop by, its an awesome adventure, and youll see new things every time this place is an absolute gem.

Ch
Review №21

I LOVE THIS PLACE! They have everything and more!! Their prices are unbelievable and its family owned and are great people! I get lost in that place for hours at a time!

Te
Review №22

This is the store to get what you cannot find and all of the stuff you did not realize you needed. This store has been around for at least 50 yrs very probably much longer.

La
Review №23

This store is like an older hardware store. Has some very interesting and unusual items. Not like a modern Home Depot. I have found several items that are not available elsewhere.

Ad
Review №24

This place is pretty incredible. They definitely have everything you could possibly need for any repair job... The tricky part is finding it. Theres zero organization but thats part of the fun. You never know what youll stumble across looking for what you need. There is no way to spend less than two hours in there.

m
Review №25

Love this place, one of the last shops of its kind in town. Great variety of parts and pieces I always find something for a project here!

J.
Review №26

Amazing things to find in this store youll be lost for hours

Be
Review №27

Ive scored some great tools, hardware, wire, and electronic parts at this place over the years. They have tools that you wont find at the big box stores. Their inventory fluctuates, so its wise to visit every few months.Edit 9/10/2021 - I found some deals on NOS USA made hand tools today. Much nicer than the imported POS that you get from Amazon and big box stores. Among todays finds was a 12 machinists rule made by the Union Tool Co. of Orange, MA - pristine condition.

Ro
Review №28

If you didnt find what you needed, you didnt look in the right place.

El
Review №29

This wonderful storehouse of every tool that was ever made never changes. 70 years in the making! I wonder if they have something from the original store?

Ka
Review №30

The helpful staff made my purchase a quick in and out.

Ph
Review №31

Absolutely the best hardware store I have found in the area. Plan extra time to get lost in there and find all those things you have needed.

Ch
Review №32

This place has the most incredible selection of stuff. Some of it has been there for some time and there are Treasures to be found. A tinker and inventors Paradise. Family-owned for 70 years.

Ga
Review №33

Lots of stuff, some good but too much junk.

em
Review №34

This hardware store has classic, vintage, antics with a large variety of specialty tools. It is a family owned store that is a historic atmosphere with old school tools and lots of you wont find at home depo

Ju
Review №35

Wonderful place with a grand and satisfying variety of trades and curiousities. Family Owned, and a Peaceful wonderful ambience. Will return continuously.

C
Review №36

Prices are unbelievable!!! Tons of tools new and used. They have everything there. I love that they dont hover around while I am looking. I spent at least an hour and half, if not more there, just looking thru everything.

C
Review №37

Crazy cool stuff. Did know placesLike this existed anymore. Great prices!

Ad
Review №38

Great place of many old different items from tools, electric components, houseware, etc

ke
Review №39

This is a great place to go you never know what youll find there also you can find things there that you wont find anywhere else I go there a lot just to look around and see what I can see

He
Review №40

I love this place, just make sure you have a good afternoon to spend here.

Jo
Review №41

If you dont buy your tools here youre stupid this is the greatest. In the state

Sc
Review №42

Be careful, this is not for everyone. The aisle are all crowded with old stuff and theres not much organization. If you like wandering around, like I do, youll love it.

Ro
Review №43

Lots of cool junk.

Ke
Review №44

I love this place. Such a variety at great prices

Ro
Review №45

This place has everything you need its amazing go check it out youll see

St
Review №46

Unbelievable items in this place. Allot of older things hard to find

Er
Review №47

Its a great store you could spend the whole day in there and still not see everything they have

Ja
Review №48

An actual surplus store!!! A huge selection of totally random and unbelievable surplus. You can spend hours digging through bins of weird hardware and what have you.... Not for whimps. ProTip: bring gloves

Ag
Review №49

This place is interesting they have a lot of old days stuff

Ja
Review №50

This place can be explored for days.

Ja
Review №51

Awesome place for odds and ends. Wish the selection changed or got restocked once in a while.

Ev
Review №52

Great place to find a deal!

Mi
Review №53

Excellent place for finding what you cant.

De
Review №54

This store makes up for what Habitat for Humanity, Goodwill, and Army Surplus places lack. Some of their inventory is new, some of their stock is second-hand upcycled. If it involves journeyman trades, machinists, industrial knick-knacks, or just tinkering DiY-ers, Surplus Tools will have it, or know where to go to get it. Ive been shopping with these guys for more than 15 years and Im glad someone stepped up to fill this particular niche. You can get hosed at Grainger, or you can save a weeks paycheck at Surplus Tools. Thanks guys, You are AWESOME! ~bgb

Jo
Review №55

Great selection and prices!

Mr
Review №56

I love this store everythings cheap friendly people

Jo
Review №57

Great place to waste time! Scored good quality handles for a pick axe, adze, sledgehammer, & claw hammers @ a great price; threaded rod & a tap to match; several other odds and ends.

Ra
Review №58

If you cant find something that you need or can use their is a very rare thing always people nice that work there

Sc
Review №59

Has everything u need

Kr
Review №60

Love the place for those odds and ends

Ka
Review №61

Very reasonable prices

to
Review №62

Great place to find the stuff nobody else has

Ro
Review №63

Buy all my tools here ... good prices and service

Ca
Review №64

You can find anything tjere

Vi
Review №65

Anything and everything you might need or want. Prices are negotiable. New and used

Je
Review №66

Great place to wander. Never know what Ill find.

Jo
Review №67

Needed an odd size metric tap. They helped me look through their inventory. They did not have the item but offered up another local business which was able to help me.

Je
Review №68

When I go to get all my medal and hardware

Pa
Review №69

Every time I go there i find what I need and the price is 👌.... Thank you for all the years of service..

Wi
Review №70

Im pushing 70 and remember going there with my dad when I was a kid. Their prices are more than fair and I sometimes find something for that project Im missing with.

Ch
Review №71

Place is a treasure trove of...stuff. random, messy old junk with gems.Lock your car when you go inside.

c
Review №72

Just the chaos of clutter is wonderful

Em
Review №73

Awesome place awesome employees!

Jo
Review №74

Its like a indoor swap meet, you never know what youre going to find, and some time you do,

ph
Review №75

Didnt have what l needed

No
Review №76

If you cant find it there; you cant find it. Hardware anyway.

la
Review №77

They have everything family owed

Er
Review №78

We need this in Omaha! Everything I could need for a project.

Bo
Review №79

Seems like a lot of junk

Ga
Review №80

This place is a dream come true!!

Ja
Review №81

A hidden gem, A lot of lots.

Re
Review №82

Found almost everything I needed.

je
Review №83

Pretty cool!

Da
Review №84

Very good

Je
Review №85

Very good

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4.7 Rating
  • Address:1411 W Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80223, United States
  • Site:http://surplustoolsdenver.com/
  • Phone:+1 303-777-4580
Categories
  • Hardware store
Working hours
  • Monday:9:30AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:9:30AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:9:30AM–5PM
  • Thursday:9:30AM–5PM
  • Friday:9:30AM–5PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:9:30AM–5PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
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