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Ace Hardware Thrift Supply
850 Falcon Park Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068, United States
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Ace Hardware Thrift Supply
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An
Review №1

I was there to pick up a lawn mower part that was left at the register. The cashier found the item and verified that it was the correct part for me with the parts department before I purchased it. I was unable to find the price on another item i was interested in and the cashier picked it up and carried the item to the register to confirm the price for me. I was delighted by the care and attention my purchase was given. Great service and I was treated very nicely.

jo
Review №2

I bought a Toro Mower a week and a half ago, used it once, and the drive stopped working. I took it back hoping to either get my money back or exchange it for another mower. I have my original receipt, all the paper work etc. seems there policy is that they have to attempt to fix it before any of these other options become available. This is the first mower I have purchased from this place, I didn’t educate myself to their return policy prior to buying it, so that’s my mistake. However, when I took it in, and was made known of their policy, I was also told by Pat, I’m assuming the outdoor equipment manager that he would make sure to call me by the end of the day to let me know the status. I know this will be hard to believe, but he never called. So, I call there at 430, Pat is gone for day, and won’t be returning until Monday. So, I have half my lawn cut, a brand new mower that I can’t use, and no idea how long they will have it. 500 dollar lesson learned. Shop local, support local? There’s a reason I go to Lowe’s, if you have a mower for 3 months and decide you just don’t like it, let alone if it breaks down, they take it back, refund your money, or replace the mower. No questions asked.

Ke
Review №3

This is a store that offers individualized personal service. I needed two small set screws last weekend. I was served by a gentleman who spent 10 minutes with me to help me select two 45 cent screws! He seemed glad to help me. Would you get that kind of service and help from Lowes or Home Depot? Of course I usually spend more money at Ace Hardware Thrift Supply than 90 cents but if I ever need personal service the folks there are only to glad to help. Support locally owned businesses instead of large national stores that send their profits out of the local community.

Da
Review №4

Not only was Nancy friendly and happy but she had trimmer line for my weed whacker!

J
Review №5

There is quite a lot of products here. The only area thats actually organized is the lawn and garden tool area. The rest of the store needs to be thought, to have better flow to it. It is worth shopping here. I do hope the owner considers doing a renovation, and keeps it open

Jo
Review №6

I have been shopping here for a long time, and have generally had great customer service. I know several people who work there, and I often see someone I know shopping there every time I visit. Unfortunately, on a recent visit I encountered some dreadful service. While I suspect this was a localized incident, it reflects poorly on the store that otherwise has been a good local resource.I stopped in early one weekday morning to ask about paint mixing. I had a gallon of bottom paint for our boat, which is rather viscous and difficult to mix by hand. I was not sure if they would do this, but I wanted to ask if they would be able to throw it on their mixer for me. After the gentleman at the paint counter was off of the phone, I asked, “Hi, sir. What are the chances I could get you to put this on your mixer for me?” His first question was, “Where did you buy it?” I held up the gallon can and explained that it was (rather expensive) speciality paint, and I had purchased it from a marine supplier. He responded and said, “I’m not going to mix that. The lid is loose.” The lid, meanwhile, was factory sealed, with clips, and the supplier had applied tape over the clips to help keep them secure in transit. I tried to explain this, and then he said that they don’t mix paints people bring in.OK, so if your policy is not to mix paint not purchased in the store, then say that first. That would have been a totally acceptable answer for me. I wasn’t sure if this was a service they offered, which is why I was there to ask in the first place. I would have left sad that I was going to have to mix this by hand, but satisfied that I asked. It would not have been a negative interaction, and my general opinion of the store would have remained quite high. That is not what happened, though. Instead, I was subjected to this gentleman’s poor assumptions and attitude, as well as his unprofessional service posture. Are you not going to mix this paint because you don’t think it is sealed securely? Or because it is policy? Or because you just don’t feel like it? I don’t know, because during our short interaction, you said all three.Being helpful doesn’t necessarily mean doing everything the customer asks. It would have been helpful to me if he had just said that the store policy is that they won’t mix customer supplied paint. My question would be answered and I would know for next time. Being consistent about policy helps customers to know what to expect and to build the trust relationships that help to make them repeat customers.I still believe strongly in supporting local businesses and plan to continue doing that, but it is not always easy when gentlemen like this one leave a bad taste.

Ri
Review №7

Helpful staff great selection of hardware and items big box stores dont have!!

Ma
Review №8

Worst Ace Hardware to go to. I asked for help to just point me in a direction for a product. The employee replied go to the hub and ask. The product i asked for was just one aisle over. Never again going to shop at this ace hardware!

El
Review №9

The guys there are so very helpful and wow do they know their stuff I go to other hardware stores and Im left on my own most of the time I know what I want but when Im stuck they are right there and they will even help you to your car Ive seen it lots of times with the older people and anyone terrific place and theyre the only store I have found around this parts that actually sells rope by the foot all kinds of rope Amazing

Ke
Review №10

My wife bought an utterly defective door knob today. The employee who helped her find what she needed did a great job, and the employee at the checkout was EXTREMELY understanding and inoffensive when I brought the defective knob back to return it. I was so furious that handling my return was no small feat of grace and professionalism. I was barely able to keep myself from screaming, but she was exceedingly kind and understanding. That kind of service goes above and beyond.However, I wouldnt ever, not even on a dare, buy another door knob from Ace. The knob I bought at Walmart was less than half the price, and installed in less than 3 minutes, with no swearing or screaming at all.

Ji
Review №11

Went to get paint. Two gallons... different colors. They didnt have color ingredients to mix what I bought there before. Second trip after they said they got the supply in... one gallon got mixed. Second one...oops - they didnt have the base to make it. Third time better be a charm..... cause I hate running back ! Who is in charge of ordering their supply ?????

Jo
Review №12

I walked into the store and was greeted by an associate who asked if I needed help. He led us to the plumbing section and helped me get the supply line that I needed.

Ca
Review №13

Every employee at this store is so helpful. They take their time to explain how to do whatever home repair you are attempting. I was just in there with a painting problem, showed their paint guy a picture of my garage door which was all streaky after I painted and he diagnosed the problem right away. He told me that I painted when it was too hot and that caused the streaking. Saved me from buying a new can of paint, because the paint wasnt the problem.

Pa
Review №14

Nice staff n therean they slways got what you need.

Bi
Review №15

I called in seeking a very specific item. Walmart and Lowe’s couldn’t or wouldn’t help me. I spoke with Mary and she made the whole process very easy. When I came in, she had the item ready for me. I couldn’t have asked for a better service, especially after all I had gone through with the competitor. Ill make Ace my go-to place from now on. Keep up the 100% customer serviceCame back a second time this week. This time mark helped me. Wonderful customer service. You call In and an actual person helps your. Rare these days. Thanks mark and Mary

Jo
Review №16

Just returned from Ace. Live locally and have been shopping there for many years. I was very disappointed today. Two to the salesmen were not wearing their facemarks correctly, below their noses. The worse was the tall black haired girl at the register who was not wearing one at ALL. She said she did not have to because there was a plastic shield. That is incorrect!! Obviously only cares about herself! All the customers had properly worn masks, but the employees do not adhere to the rules!!!!!

Ro
Review №17

Great place to buy paint and other things that you need very friendly people good service

Fr
Review №18

Super friendly, knowledgeable staff. I have never walked in and not had an employee come up and politely ask if they could help me. They have a special department for lawn equipment and they fill your grill’s gas tank from a large tank on site. This is usually cheaper than the switch out method.

An
Review №19

Purchased a new Zero turn almost $9000.The mower broke while under warranty, approximately 50 hours. They tried fixing it, had the zero turn back to ace hardware about 10 times over four years. I have 149 hours on the mower now and it’s still not running.They tried to fix the mower and they were getting paid from the warranty. Now that the warranty is over they don’t want to fix the mower. They should of did the right thing by putting a new motor on the mower. Now I have a pile of junk. The sad part is out of 149 hours. 20 of those hours was from Ace hardware trying to fix it. If I was going to purchase a new Mower it surely will not be at Ace Hardware.

Da
Review №20

Very friendly staff very helpful

Ma
Review №21

I walked in looking for dirt but being pregnant and having diabetes, I really needed to use the bathroom. I remember using them before a few years back so I walked to the doorand noticed it was locked and a group of employees were staring me down as I attempted to open the door. I walked over to one while still maintaining eye contact (which was a distance) to ask if there happened to be a bathroom key. He laughed at me and told me not for the public. I wont be stopping here again.

Jo
Review №22

Convenient with a large selection

MS
Review №23

I have always used this store but, after going there yesterday, I wont go again. The clerk who helped me had a mask wrapped around his CHIN!!! Seemed to be pretending to follow the guidelines by wearing the mask, but since it didnt cover his mouth or nose ... I tried to stay back from him. Nothing they sell is worth the risk from a person like this. Obviously management was not protecting their customers.

Bo
Review №24

Friendly staff. Very knowledgeable. My go to store for hard to find items and everyday needs. 99% of time, they have what I am looking for at competitive prices. Saves me valuable time from running around.

Je
Review №25

They had limited stock or they were out of stock and didn’t have what I needed. They haven’t restocked in a good while. Disappointing

An
Review №26

Great convenient hardware store. Associates are available and ready to help. Usually has best priced propane for commercial 20 lb. tanks. Also runs good sale prices on occassion.

Th
Review №27

Always satisfied when I shop at this store. The staff is amazing!

Ke
Review №28

Had every thing I needed

Sc
Review №29

Nice home town hardware store. The kind of place where they remember your name. Decent variety of items, no lumber or building supplies.

Je
Review №30

Wonderful as usual. In and out with no issues.

Xr
Review №31

Horrible store! Stay away! Employees dont know what they have in the store. I can give multiple examples where employees did not know what was on the shelves and i found it myself. Cashiers are rude, have had cashier had receipts with their back turned to me, over the shoulder. No Thanks ect. Dont even get me started on the paint department. Go elsewhere.

Ja
Review №32

The woman in the paint department was very sweet and helpful. She made our visit very pleasant

Ma
Review №33

Mary and the crew are awesome! You walk in and they treat you like family and help you get what you need for your project!

Ro
Review №34

Very nice people. Always someone to help me. Good selection and the store is kept in good order.

le
Review №35

If I could give zero stars I would. Horrible place horrible service. I have been shopping there for years and years. I bought door knobs but realized I would like to upgrade them so I took the unopened door knobs back to exchange for the better ones. I did lose my receipt and they REFUSED to allow me to do an exchange even though I would be purchaseing door knobs twice as expensive. My boyfriend is in construction and we both spend a ton of money in the store as do my mother and father. NONE of us will be spending any more money with them and we will be taking our business right up the road to Busy Beaver. Save yourself a headache and go somewhere else.

Ma
Review №36

This place ALWAYS has what I need and someone to give me some pointers. Small store but big, friendly service. Buy local! Good people

Ed
Review №37

I needed specialty plumbing supplies and the salesman called the manager in and they got them for me. Everyone was really nice and helpful.

Br
Review №38

Great little hardware store.

Sa
Review №39

The folks that work there are incredibly helpful. Fair pricing and great source for wares.

Ti
Review №40

Better than Lowe’s busybever ans Stanford they got 90% if what u will need and they are nice people.

Ja
Review №41

Tried to get a carburetor replaced on a husqvarna backpack leaf blower, but they would not service me because I did not purchase it there. Its like they dont want to make money. Sure as heck will never buy from there now!

Ju
Review №42

The staff is always very helpful no matter what I am shopping for.

Ja
Review №43

This review is for the mechanical service staff only. Store employees are very helpful, friendly, and quick to respond. I purchased a new Huske professional saw and got many years of good service. But I took the saw in because it was developing difficulty in starting. A new carburetor was installed and the saw started easily but stopped every time the throttle was released. When the carb was installed, the technician didnt get the gasket correctly lined up, letting too much air in the cylinder. He couldnt fix it because while installing, he stripped the manifold threads and thats the way I picked it up. A good store but avoid taking anything there to be repaired.

Ra
Review №44

Easy to find items. Great, helpful, knowledgeable staff.

Ge
Review №45

The Husqvarna repair shop has quite a scam going. They keep a jar of old gasoline with a layer of scum on it and they show this to everyone who has an engine problem and they say that this is your gas if it`s older than 30 days. They`ll then rebuild your carburetor for $120. In my case I was told a few years ago by one of their techs that my saw has defective ignition modules that tend to crack making the saw impossible to start when it`s hot. If my gas looked anything like the stuff they keep in the jar it never would have started in the first place. I took my saw with me and I`ll never be back there again even if they can the witch in the repair shop.

Iv
Review №46

Location is good but prices not so much.

Je
Review №47

Awesome service. In and out in less than 20 minutes with a new all wheel lawn mower.

B
Review №48

Living in the local area, I try to support local business as much as possible. I recently took my lawn mower to Ace-Thift Supply for service and when I dropped off the mower, I was told by a worker that I could pick it up in two weeks. So two weeks and a few days go by and I arrived at Ace to pick up my lawn mower. Well, needless to say, my lawn mower was not ready for pickup. The worker was unable to provide me with justification as to why my mower was incomplete and gave excuses that parts sometimes take a long time to come in. The only part that my mower needed was a new air filter and possibly a new cutting blade. I am highly disappointed that the days of completing work in a timely manner is something of the past. I highly suggest that if you are in need for lawn mower service to avoid Ace-Thift Supply at all costs.

Je
Review №49

As always, great

Do
Review №50

I really like this store, they always seem to have what I need.

Da
Review №51

Always have what I need and the staff is very helpful.

Ca
Review №52

Lady in paint dept was super helpful. Going back.

Jr
Review №53

Have everything you need

Vi
Review №54

Very helpful staff and good selection

Ti
Review №55

I am done with this store. I purchased a Husqvarna Lawn tractor, Leaf Blower, and Hedge Trimmer from this place. They were friendly while selling the products. But they are so arrogant when you try to get any help with service. Tired of there attitudes, DONT USE THIS ACE STORE.

Do
Review №56

Have a great variety of products for around the house projects

Ju
Review №57

Love this store, great customer service and very knowledgeable.

Na
Review №58

Poor customer service. Took my Husqvarna lawn mower there for service. They told me they would not work on it because I did not buy it there. According to Husqvarna I can take it to any Hussqvarna dealer for service. I called a different Husqvarna dealer and they said where I purchased the equipment should not matter. Very poor and unhelpful experience.

Te
Review №59

Always a good experience very helpful. Very friendly.

Co
Review №60

Staff is knowledgeable and helpful. They have handicapped parking and will bring your items to your car.

Ji
Review №61

I am a frequent Ace shopper. They are local, convenient, employees live in my area, service is great and employees are friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating.

Vi
Review №62

Great staff

ge
Review №63

Great.

Jo
Review №64

It sucked I wondered around the store for a half an hour and no help from anyone. Thanks.

Ra
Review №65

Excellent service and prices

Ro
Review №66

Its a shame that the store doesnt give any military or veterans a discount. So this is why I am boycotting the store. And I hope all military and Veterans do the same

Ma
Review №67

Good, close place to go for most projects

Ma
Review №68

Better prices than busy beaver

Ri
Review №69

Very helpful good experience

Ke
Review №70

Great service, good products, friendly people

Ra
Review №71

Great service

Lo
Review №72

It was okay if you need something in a hurry. Packages are dusty like they have been there for sometime. Store is a little dirty. Lots of products pricing is high

Fr
Review №73

Always willing to help the customer

Ja
Review №74

Had exactly what I was looking for.

Fr
Review №75

Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful

Gr
Review №76

👍

Jo
Review №77

Very helpful!

Cr
Review №78

Parking could be a challenge

Gr
Review №79

Good

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  • Address:850 Falcon Park Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068, United States
  • Site:http://thriftsupply.net/
  • Phone:+1 724-337-1193
Categories
  • Electrical supply store
  • Hardware store
  • Fastener supplier
  • Lawn mower store
  • Light bulb supplier
  • Paint store
  • Plumbing supply store
  • Tool store
  • Tractor dealer
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–5PM
  • Thursday:10AM–4PM
  • Friday:8AM–6PM
  • Saturday:8AM–6PM
  • Sunday:8AM–6PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Assembly service:Yes
  • Repair services:Yes
  • Service guarantee:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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