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Marin Ace Hardware
180 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903, United States
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Marin Ace Hardware

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Ku
Review №1

I honestly cannot say enough good things about this store. I shopped there for YEARS until moving to SoCal awhile back, and miss them greatly.. I picked up an amazing variety of neat stuff for the home and garden, and often just browsed to see what I could find to ‘re-purpose’… the one down here in Palm Springs seems _almost_ as cool… 😍😎

Su
Review №2

Very clean & organized store. Staff wearing face masks & very helpful. Selling fantastic Dry Wash & Wax - saves water.

Jo
Review №3

Theres an amazing amount of stuff in this this small store. They seem to always have what I need. Very friendly, well organized.

Ro
Review №4

Great lil place but... Quite, Cramped inside. Neatly organized yet... Cluttery Looking.Ill have to say though, they had exactly what I needed ‼️💯‼️1...but, Exact ‼️‼️

Ja
Review №5

Ace always has helpful hardware men & women, especially Alby here.

ri
Review №6

For convenience it gets a 5. No problems ever here. Small selection though

Me
Review №7

Similarly to another reviewer I had shockingly terrible service. Especially since I could go to Home Depot, pay a lot less for whatever product I’m shopping for with the expectation of having relatively no service or assistance whatsoever. You go to ace and pay for the service and assistance. So to have terrible service was a shock. I will never go back to that store. Thank goodness we have another ace in San Rafael. I believe they are independently own. So they will be getting all my patronage from now on not to mention I will direct everyone I know not go to that store either. Good job on whoever does the hiring over there.

Ja
Review №8

Ive been going to HD for years since theyre open later, but Aces worker are hands down the winner. The staff at 4th, and at Merrydale, are super nice and helpful. Theyll help load your truck, I had a dozen bags of gravel, and also find a parking spot. Staff helped me find a part for over twenty minutes during the holidays last year. Life savers.

Da
Review №9

I bought a $1.79 box of screws and gave the clerk a $20.00 and he gave me back $2.44 . When I told him I gave him a $20.00 he Looked at the receipt and said yes, and I gave you $2.44 just like the receipt said...I Tried explaining it to him but he just kept saying The receipt says $2.44 ...I had to raise my voice, then an older man. Came over and told ME I was out of Line...I try to support local stores but this was just WAY OUT OF Line...Perhaps you should take that young man off the register if he cant add I kept telling him it was a dollar 75 and I gave him a 20 and he just kept looking at the receipt and telling me yes he gave me $2.44 change like the receipt said instead of figuring out that he charged me for nine of them she was taxi charging me $18 or 17 whatever his charging me like $15 too much when he gave me back and he just he would not listen he was just kept looking at the receipt like he cant do math in his head

Do
Review №10

A great place to shop for your household needs. I prefer to shop at the local owned stores versus the big box places that are corporate owned.

ra
Review №11

Local shop, convenient hardware shop. Always very helpful employees.

Ju
Review №12

Tried to return a light switch less than 24 hours of purchase with the receipt. I was told I had to take the light switch back the ACE store it was purchased! Are you kidding me. Ace is overpriced, worth waiting in the line at home depot.

Di
Review №13

Cramped, every time Ive shopped here its been hard to find an available employee to ask where to find what I was looking for, and theres always a wait to check out. Not a great selection because its not a very big store.

Ro
Review №14

Pretty easy to get in and out of there with what I need.

Ke
Review №15

Great customer service. If you want it, they got it. (hardware)

Sa
Review №16

I love ACE Hardware. They have products the big stores dont carry and they are always so helpful and friendly.

Gr
Review №17

Shockingly bad service. I waited 10 minutes for someone to begin to help me get paint. Evidently there is one guy in the entire store that knows anything about anything. There were four who knew absolutely nothing and came to him with the simplest of questions, interrupting him as he made my paint.. That’s including the “manager“ running around like a chicken with his head cut off, completely out of his element. To top it all off, they sent me away with 4 gallons of paint and no box. They had no box. Someone should tell them all the paints on the shelf come in boxes. They may want to keep one or two around.

Mi
Review №18

Easy for a quick trip to buy one item. Tall shelves may be an issue for some.

Mi
Review №19

Very nice w tons of stuff stocked u dont see in other stores...packed yo the gills w everything u could need...nice friendly people n prices varied according to what u buy...the guy who makes keys...he was very nice n talked well n friendly.....I like it very much...tell you a SECRET......THEY CARRY GREASE LIGHTING...THE BEST ALL AROUND CLEANER IN THE WORLD N ITS CHEAP..ONLY ONE OTHER STORE HAS IT I KNOW OF N FOR GOOD REASON..W THIS STUFF U DONT NEED ANY OTHER VLEANING PRODUCT...PERHSOS GLASS CLEANER...YOU VAN WASH A LOTHED W IT...UR ENGINE...TAKE OFF PAINT...DIRT MELTS WHEN IT HITS IG...DISDOLVES GREASE LIKE MA GO IC N NICOTINE OFF WALLS...ANYTHING U WASH W IT WILL VOME OUT NEW...OVENS,SEATCOVERS....UPHOLSTERY....INK...U NAME IT...READON THAT OTHER STORES WONT CARRY IT...NO ONE WILL BUY ANY OF THOSE CLEANING PRODUCTS THAT SUCK COMPARED TO IT...WELL THEY CARRY IT N THST TRLLS ME ITS A CLSSSY SYORE...GO CHECK IT OUT...I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED...

Re
Review №20

Good selection of items. Slow help, but wasnt annoying to wait. Good place to shop

Ca
Review №21

Bit too small, a little bit un organized with items being mixed up with non related items in the same aisle, Ive been to way Better ACE hardware stores

Jo
Review №22

The employees were very nice and friendly. Allan is sweet and patient and Rachel was friendly, caring, and patient. Smaller store so wait time may come with going to smaller location.

An
Review №23

A small yet cluttered set up but easy to find things moreless. Typically quick for in and out needs.

Ke
Review №24

Friendly, helpful staff. Regrettably, they didnt have the common hardware items I sought - its a smallish store.

St
Review №25

They have everything but no one knows where anything is.

St
Review №26

Ace hardware has everything... Even lady bugs...

Em
Review №27

The staff is always available to help find an item if needed. Plenty of options available, and knowledgeable staff helps me make decisions.

Ju
Review №28

Good customer service from Ken

St
Review №29

Convenient hareware.

Bi
Review №30

Came in to buy a Grab Bar . Great selection, and thanks for the great referral, too. The installation went really smooth. Great B2B service

Ry
Review №31

Not enough selection.

Mo
Review №32

Their nursery is amazing!!! What a selection and well taken care of.

Wi
Review №33

Good products good prices good people that work in this store.

Da
Review №34

Open later than most Ace stores. It is smallish but packed wkth merchandise! I walked in at 10 min till closing to try to find a very odd faucet adapter. Customer service man greeted me as I entered. He did not say one word about the fact that they were about to close; he just smiled and asked if he could help me find something. He went with me to the adapters...apologized for the low stock and spe.t at least ten minutes trying to help me find the correct adapter. I spent another 5- minutes finding a temporary solution-- a universal clamp on adapter.nkw it was past closing time and when I went to check out the cashier asked if I had ti!s to find what I needed and asked if I needed anything else. I asked if they had any nitrile gloves as three other stores had been out and I need them for my Eczema since my hands crack and bleed. Both he and the other clerk moved the grills they had already brought inside so they could get me a box of mediums. They were pricey but at this point I was so wowed by their customer service skills (far too rare of late ) that I didnt mind at all!!. What a nice experience!! Go shop here!! Ace costs a bit more than other big box or harbour freight stores but you get full measure for your money at this honey of a store!!

Mi
Review №35

They dont have a lot in the store and its a bit unorganized but for basic hardware needs it will do the trick

Au
Review №36

Were difficult to work with plus they cut my pvc to the wrong in even lengths.

Ma
Review №37

Quick and efficient. Loved it. They all had great advice on what I needed to do and seemed more eager than me when it came to my project. It was great

ja
Review №38

Oxyclean and a nut to hold together caulk gun

Sa
Review №39

Really nice helpful staff. They dont have everything there but will do what they can to get you what you need.

Jo
Review №40

Great customer service. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. And theyre fun! Good selection of all the hardware stuff you need.

Ni
Review №41

Always great service, attention and insight. Exactly where I go to when I need help. Unlike Home Depot - which is where I go to when I feel like punishing myself.

er
Review №42

Hot girls work there.👍

Ma
Review №43

Love this place. Customer for r0 yrs. Old-fashioned atmosphere, great patient service for DIYers. Always find what I need. Its like being a kid in a candy store since something I didnt know I wanted! Always find local builders there as well- a good endorsement from the experts.

Se
Review №44

Friendly, local hardware store. Very helpful staff, willing to help you figure things out and recommend the best tool for the job. Theyll even cut materials for you and only sell you what you need... unlike the big box store down the street where the workers try their best to ignore you.

Al
Review №45

More than just hardware, very big store, respectful staff. Someone was always available to help

T
Review №46

Stopped in my mothers local hardware store. With her ailing health, we needed to do some upgrades to her home before we sold it. Tim was a great help in guiding us in the right direction with our multiple projects. Shocked at this level of service. Woww

Fr
Review №47

They just need more help there

Du
Review №48

Great customer service people real nice place to go and find things. And the prices are great also. I recommend people to go there.

ma
Review №49

Nice people and for a small store they carry almost everything.

MC
Review №50

Best shopping place ever.

An
Review №51

Nice staff very friendly

se
Review №52

Professional staff and merchandise. Friendly and ready to assist you find what you need. If they dont have in they will order it. Support your local business

Ev
Review №53

This is a really small stor but they have everything you need.

Bo
Review №54

This little store makes the most of their limited space, they have almost everything. Very friendly and helpful employees.

En
Review №55

Very good customer service

Ja
Review №56

Knowledgeable people and lots of items if you need it they probably have it

Ne
Review №57

Local hardware store fills the need. Great variety. Good alternative to Home Depot

mi
Review №58

Always love this place! So convenient and close to my house. They pack a lot into this tiny store. Alby, the store manager, is the best!

Ma
Review №59

Small but wide variety and very helpful and friendly staff

ni
Review №60

I ALWAYS shop here. They have everything and they are so helpful. Best hardware store EVER!!!!

Ch
Review №61

Great neighborhood hardware store. Clean, neat, friendly and knowledgeable staff

Va
Review №62

Love the people, always have what I need. Great to have it so close to residential neighborhoods, I can just zip down in the middle of a project to get what I need.

2t
Review №63

Great Associates! ESPECIALLY Joshua who knows Alot!!!☆☆☆

Ar
Review №64

Love our neighborhood hardware store. Friendly helpful staff!

Je
Review №65

Greg was great at the desk, he told me about a great new product and explained to me how best to use a new tool!

jo
Review №66

Cashier Was SO RUDE. HE IS THE CLOSING CASHIER. HE DONT KNOW HOW TO DEAL WITH THE COSTUMER. YOU NEED TO LEARN WHAT COSTUMER RELATION AND HAVE GOOD MANNER. I FORGOT HIS NAME. I NEED TO PAY $20.45. SO I GAVE HIM FIRST $20 I HAVE BANCH OF 20S IN MY ENVELOPE AND I DIDNT NOTICE THAT I HAVE MY WALLET ON ME. SO I GET ANOTHER $20. THEN HE GAVE ME CHANGE .55CENT AND I SAID I GAVE YOU $40. AND HE REPLIED NO YOU JUST GAVE ME $21. I INSIST THAT I GAVE 2 $20 OFCOURSE BECAUSE I KNOW HOW MUCH I GAVE. THEN LATELY I NOTICE I HAVE 1 DOLLAR BEHIND MY $20S. IF I KNOW THAT I HAVE $1. THEN HE TOLD ME YOU CAN CALL THE MANAGER HES OUTSIDE HIS BUSY. THE HECK. DAMN. ACE MANAGEMENT IS THAT WAY HOW YOUR STAFF IT IS. SPECIALLY THAT GUY. GOOD FOR YOU MR CASHIER I FORGOT YOUR NAME .

Do
Review №67

For a small local store pretty good selection and will likely have what your looking for

Ze
Review №68

People be acting hard and talking shut like they dont work in a harware store

41
Review №69

Although I have shopped here since they opened. Getting keys cut, picking up supplies for gardening, buying tools or hardware for a project. I carry a backpack, I always have. This time I was denied entry to the store unless I left my backpack by the door. My backpack has my photography equipment in it and Im not leaving it in my vehicle, nor am I leaving it where I can not keep an eye on it. I ask the cashier if I can hold onto it, since it contains all my camera equipment. She shakes her head no. OK fine. I see no other backpack or purse there. In fact I have never been asked to leave my backpack while shopping here. Im sure other women are not asked to leave their purses there, which are easier to shoplift merchandise into. I am not interested in being treated like a criminal and will never shop here again.

KE
Review №70

Excellent customer service and large selections of all your hardware needs, including gardening supplies, Stop in and take a look around, you wont be disappointed.

Mr
Review №71

Good Customer service is hit or miss

Er
Review №72

Awesome experience. Greg was a great help!

Ja
Review №73

The employees are helpful and get you what you need

M
Review №74

Great local hardware store with good service and selection of items.

Ma
Review №75

Once again delighted by the service here!...while on lunch I hurried to ace to join their afternoon rush of shoppers. As a small que began to form I was relieved to see a real customer service professional operate the register like the late, great,dale earn heart in his prime ..I was amazed at his effecincy and almost couldnt believe it when I was next in line. When he explained that this is only his 5th shift and he is still learning I was then commited to a review to inform management and the public of this young mans excellence..he even stapled my bag of bolts and recommended I go the Hacienda, a local mom and pop, for lunch instead of McDonalds. Color me impressed!

Li
Review №76

Its great to have a local store and nursery

To
Review №77

Very good service, not the lowest prices but OK. Pleasant neighborhood hardware store.

Jo
Review №78

Very nice place and also better and all is well people working there

Tr
Review №79

Nice staff and good selection for the he size.

Ji
Review №80

Staff were helpful and I was able to purchase what I needed quickly.

Ba
Review №81

Just needed some bolts and hardware, but I enjoyed browsing for about 20 minutes, small store good selection. I only spent a few dollars, but I recommend.

Di
Review №82

They never fail to have what I need including great advice.

Ga
Review №83

I wish I could 3 1/2 stars. I give the store itself 4, but the help only 3. The guy thought they only had 2 of the 4 different things I needed, but by further searching (by myself) I found the other 2 items there.

Ow
Review №84

Kind staff who are always ready to help

Mi
Review №85

Right next to marin community clinic light on tools but its got your basic needs

D
Review №86

Helpful staff, well stocked.

Je
Review №87

Good service and selection

Cl
Review №88

Nothing a hardware store should have not really a hardware store at all its a garden shop

Sa
Review №89

Fast specially if you know what you are doing. Staff is courteous, somewhat understaffed, but overall good service.

Ni
Review №90

No options available

A'
Review №91

Abandoned Sizzler is just a small and crowded corporate hardware store. Sunday is the worst .

Mi
Review №92

Great customer service and friendly service.

Ad
Review №93

Very nice and helpful costumer service

Ma
Review №94

Great local hardware store

De
Review №95

Staff os always helpful.

Pe
Review №96

Love there store

Su
Review №97

Overall the online experience at Ace has been miserable.

Bo
Review №98

Small store and its a bit messy.

yo
Review №99

Very helpful and accommodating staff.

Mi
Review №100

Nice place...a bit expensive but they try to help u always...have a bit of everything

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  • Address:180 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903, United States
  • Site:http://marinace.com/
  • Phone:+1 415-479-9393
Categories
  • Hardware store
  • Garden center
  • Home improvement store
  • Kitchen supply store
  • Paint store
  • Tool store
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–7PM
  • Thursday:7AM–7PM
  • Friday:7AM–6PM
  • Saturday:7AM–6PM
  • Sunday:7AM–7PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • 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
  • Service guarantee:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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