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Who Rates Best (& Worst) in the Philadelphia Area? Now You'll Know.
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Our research finds that the area's two largest chains-Home Depot and Lowe's-offer low prices, but their customers are typically less than thrilled with the advice and service each offers. Yet picking a hardware store doesn't have to be an exercise in tradeoffs. Sprinkled throughout the area, there are many independent stores that provide helpful advice, and some of these stores even make a reasonable effort to compete with the Big Guys on price.
From Delaware Valley Consumers' CHECKBOOK Magazine
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What percent of customers rated firm "superior" on our survey for "overall quality" |
Firm's price index score |
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Pine Hill Hardware Store
900 Erial Rd Clementon, NJ
856-783-1038
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How does "Pine Hill Hardware Store" rate compared to other hardware stores in Clementon , NJ?
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Lowe's
1480 Clements Bridge Rd Deptford, NJ
856-686-5920
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13 ratings |
How does "Lowe's" rate compared to other hardware stores in Clementon , NJ?
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Home Depot
320 Bridgeton Pike Mantua, NJ
856-464-1247
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15 ratings |
How does "Home Depot" rate compared to other hardware stores in Clementon , NJ?
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Jacob Low Hardware
1231 West Chester Pike Havertown, PA
610-446-9963
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12 ratings |
How does "Jacob Low Hardware" rate compared to other hardware stores in Clementon , NJ?
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Home Depot
700 Reed Rd Broomall, PA
610-356-3927
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33 ratings |
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Florence Hardware Store
322 W Front St Florence, NJ
609-499-2895
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12 ratings |
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Joseph Finkle & Sons
7 Coryell St Lambertville, NJ
609-397-0415
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16 ratings |
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Lowe's
1250 Cornerstone Blvd Downingtown, PA
610-343-7000
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28 ratings |
How does "Lowe's" rate compared to other hardware stores in Clementon , NJ?
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CHECKBOOK provides subscriber comments on their experiences with the firms they use. Please remember that individual subscriber comments are informal. Subscriber comments may give you insight into the types of features and problems that exist in a service field, but are not the best basis for selecting or rejecting a specific firm. To assess the quality of a firm's performance, we recommend that you give more weight to the percentages of favorable ratings. Those percentages are generally based on much larger numbers of consumers' ratings (the number of consumer ratings is noted above).
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As You Can See Below, Some Hardware Stores Get High Praise from Their Customers. Some Others Don't. So Choose Carefully.
Here Are a Few Samples of the Thousands of Comments CHECKBOOK Has Collected on Hundreds of Different Hardware Stores.
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Subscriber from PHILADELPHIA, PA wrote
Another Store: Classic old fashioned hardware store with "everything.".......
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Subscriber from MAPLE GLEN, PA wrote
Another Store: An "old-time" hardware store, with an incredible variety of merchandise at reasonable prices, plus--and this..........
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Subscriber from MONTCHANIN, DE wrote
Another Store: Prices often either equal or better than big box stores........
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Subscriber from PHILADELPHIA, PA wrote
Another Store: Great hardware store, they have everything and are very helpful........
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Subscriber from PHILADELPHIA, PA wrote
Another Store: Great neighborhood hardware store. Friendly and helpful........
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Subscriber from MEDFORD, NJ wrote
Another Store: A great, local spot for hardware, garden needs, etc........
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Subscriber from COLLEGEVILLE, PA wrote
Another Store: Ace typically costs a bit more but the knowledge of the staff is superior to..........
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Subscriber from PENN VALLEY, PA wrote
Another Store: This is another great community hardware store with outstanding service.......
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Subscriber from FREDERICA, DE wrote
Another Store: I'm loving this place- like a second home.The staff is helpful & knowledgable in all..........
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Subscriber from NEWTOWN, PA wrote
Another Store: No need to find the appropriate product on your own; someone is always available to..........
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Subscriber from BALA CYNWYD, PA wrote
Another Store: Very good, solid. Helpful. Nice........
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Subscriber from PHILADELPHIA, PA wrote
Another Store: Full-service and hard to find items........
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Subscriber from BROOMALL, PA wrote
Another Store: Find prices to be little high........
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Subscriber from NEWTOWN SQ, PA wrote
Another Store: Typical Home Depot.......
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Subscriber from HOCKESSIN, DE wrote
Another Store: Always go here, then Lowes / Home Depot as a second choice........
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Subscriber from PHOENIXVILLE, PA wrote
Another Store: The best. Check out the exceptional toy department (really) on the second floor........
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Subscriber from DOYLESTOWN, PA wrote
Another Store: 200% better than local Home Depots.......
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Subscriber from CHERRY HILL, NJ wrote
Another Store: I am a frequent shopper at this Home Depot. Help can be almost impossible to..........
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Subscriber from WARRINGTON, PA wrote
Another Store: THE BEST !!!!!!!!!!!!.......
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Subscriber from PHILADELPHIA, PA wrote
Another Store: A real old fashioned friendly hardware store with the owner standing behind the counter.......
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Subscriber from FAIRLESS HILLS, PA wrote
Another Store: A fresh look to an older store but with people to make it a gem..........
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Subscriber from PAOLI, PA wrote
Another Store: I hven't used Lowes a lot, but my exerience there is that the customer service..........
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Subscriber from , wrote
Another Store: Great old-fashioned hardware store. If they don't have it, they'll get it for you. Personal..........
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Subscriber from NORRISTOWN, PA wrote
Another Store: Customer service in Hardware Department is often non-existant........
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Subscriber from SPRINGFIELD, PA wrote
Another Store: They have everything but don't get keys made there........
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Subscriber from WEST CHESTER, PA wrote
Another Store: This s a great service-oriented old-fashioned hardware store. Love that. But it's the TRAINS that..........
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Subscriber from REVERE, PA wrote
Another Store: Usually a wait but great people and great service........
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Subscriber from NEWTOWN, PA wrote
Another Store: Staff tries hard but doesn't always give the right answer on where to locate something........
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Subscriber from WILMINGTON, DE wrote
Another Store: very helpful staff.......
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Subscriber from COATESVILLE, PA wrote
Another Store: miss them.......
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Subscriber from IVYLAND, PA wrote
Another Store: Typical Home Depot. Big, friendly, convenient........
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Subscriber from NEWARK, DE wrote
Another Store: Not enough checkers. Hard to find someone to help. Lack of what your looking for..........
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Subscriber from MOORESTOWN, NJ wrote
Another Store: LET'S SUPPORT INDEPENDENT HARDWARE STORES.......
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Subscriber from WILMINGTON, DE wrote
Another Store: Very good "old fashioned" hardware where you can get advice, if needed........
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Subscriber from WEST CHESTER, PA wrote
Another Store: You have the wrong sddress. It's Fraser or Malvern, PA, and if it's a branch,..........
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Subscriber from DREXEL HILL, PA wrote
Another Store: pricey Ok if I can't find elsewhere.......
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Subscriber from WASHINGTON CROSSING, PA wrote
Another Store: A great old-fashioned hardware store with a surprisingly broad selection and extremely helpful staff........
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Subscriber from EXTON, PA wrote
Another Store: Special orders not nearly as convenient or as quick as buying online from a vendor..........
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Subscriber from ROEBLING, NJ wrote
Another Store: A Very Dangerous store to shop in. I was severly injured in this store, and..........
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Subscriber from GLEN MILLS, PA wrote
Another Store: Everytime I use this store, I am sorry I did........
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Subscriber from WEST CHESTER, PA wrote
Another Store: They carry items that are associated with the homes in our locality that the big..........
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Subscriber from HOCKESSIN, DE wrote
Another Store: Store is always a mess (dirty & cluttered). Service desk people are lazy and don't..........
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Subscriber from CINNAMINSON, NJ wrote
Another Store: Good advice, carries hard-to-find products, hometown feel........
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Subscriber from PHILADELPHIA, PA wrote
Another Store: Orderly store. Everything findable. Pleasant, knowledgeable staff........
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Subscriber from DREXEL HILL, PA wrote
Another Store: there are quality issues especially with electrical and plumbing fixtures. Products are cheaply made, would..........
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Subscriber from IVYLAND, PA wrote
Another Store: Formerly a great store. They have closed their lumber yard, and now specialize in lawn..........
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Subscriber from PENN VALLEY, PA wrote
Another Store: when they have what you need they're OK but otherwise not a pleasant shopping experience.......
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Subscriber from HOCKESSIN, DE wrote
Another Store: Better than HD but weeks for simple delivery (they want you to rent their little..........
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Subscriber from PHILADELPHIA, PA wrote
Another Store: It takes forever to check out and is very frustrating........
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Subscriber from WILMINGTON, DE wrote
Another Store: This is truly the best of the old-fashioned hardware stores where you know everyone's name...........
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