Elliott’s Hardware Store: A Shopper’s Guide
Why You Should Visit
- Exceptional Selection: You’ll find an unparalleled range of hardware items, including hard-to-find items like obscure adapters and specific bolt and nut sizes not stocked at larger retailers. The store boasts a level of detail surpassing Home Depot and Lowe’s, even offering metric screws with highly specific features (like pan head, beveled tip, etc.). They also carry items in single quantities, perfect for smaller projects. I even discovered they offer a surprisingly good coffee selection, including a New Orleans blend.
- Expert Staff Assistance (Sometimes): While staffing levels can fluctuate, when you do find an available employee, their expertise is outstanding. Yvette, Weldon, Norma, and Gabriel are mentioned as exceptionally helpful and willing to go above and beyond to assist customers in finding the right products and even offering solutions to complex problems (like fixing a broken bed frame).
- Mohawk Products & Loyalty Program: They stock Mohawk products, and there’s a loyalty program to join.
- Clean and Well-Organized (Mostly): The store is described as clean and well-organized in certain areas. However, be mindful that certain sections might be understocked or need resorting.
- Competitive Pricing and Sales: You can expect reasonable prices, and they often run decent sales.
- Old-School Charm: Elliott’s has the feel of a classic, old-school hardware store with personalized service.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
- Inconsistent Staff Availability: Be aware that staffing can be an issue, especially on Sunday afternoons. Expect potential long waits for assistance, as employees might be occupied with other tasks, such as assembling displays.
- Check Acceptance: While usually accepting checks, there are reports of managers refusing checks based on personal judgement, which can cause disruptions to projects needing urgent supply.
- Stock Inconsistency: While they have a wide selection, certain items may be frequently out of stock, or the inventory may need better organization within specific departments (like the gas line fittings section).
