Amazon Hardware Sales

[BirdOPrey5]

Sales across most Amazon hardware - Amazon.com Fire Kindle Deals Kindle Store

Puts the cheapest 7" fire tablet at just $39.99 - Fire - Amazons Official Site - Learn More ($10 off)

Full size Fire TV at $84.99 - Amazon Fire TV - Amazons Official Site - Learn More ($15 off)

Not sure how long it lasts.

 

[Ralph]

I saw "hardware" and was like "yeah I've used Amazon for nuts and bolts before"

 

[BrandonM7]

I saw "hardware" and was like "yeah I've used Amazon for nuts and bolts before"

I actually have, because I'm kind of lazy Fastenal is, like, 12 minutes away - I can wait 2 days for the UPS man to bring them.

 

[BirdOPrey5]

I had a 48 inch long, 1 inch wide dowel delivered today.

 

[Glenn]

Don't forget the lube.

I had a 48 inch long, 1 inch wide dowel delivered today.

 

[Ralph]

I actually have, because I'm kind of lazy Fastenal is, like, 12 minutes away - I can wait 2 days for the UPS man to bring them.

Fastenal's industry prices suck, actually. It's one thing if they're setting up and maintaining a tool crib type deal, but otherwise, I do better at McMaster especially since I have killer negotiated UPS rates.

 

[Al Johnson]

Fastenal's industry prices suck, actually. It's one thing if they're setting up and maintaining a tool crib type deal, but otherwise, I do better at McMaster especially since I have killer negotiated UPS rates.

McMaster-Carr rocks. You can order stuff for your home hobby or workshop for the same price as General Electric orders stuff. Their inventory is amazing, both for having such a wide variety of stuff and for actually having it on hand to ship. Their customer service is outstanding. I should buy stock in that place, I love it so much.

 

[Ralph]

McMaster-Carr rocks. You can order stuff for your home hobby or workshop for the same price as General Electric orders stuff. Their inventory is amazing, both for having such a wide variety of stuff and for actually having it on hand to ship. Their customer service is outstanding. I should buy stock in that place, I love it so much.

Yes... but you also have to be very careful what you buy there. Their selection, service, and website usability is awesome. That said, their prices aren't always as awesome. I use them extensively for small hardware and electrical stuff, unless it's in stock at the local ACE. I have a commercial account there and get killer deals on full box/case quantities... and they deliver same day usually at no extra charge.

 

[BrandonM7]

Yes... but you also have to be very careful what you buy there. Their selection, service, and website usability is awesome. That said, their prices aren't always as awesome. I use them extensively for small hardware and electrical stuff, unless it's in stock at the local ACE. I have a commercial account there and get killer deals on full box/case quantities... and they deliver same day usually at no extra charge.

Both Ace stores in my town packed up. We have a Home Depot, a pretty good local hardware store, and Fastenal. I can get most stuff at one of the first two, but when I need shit like 1/2"x4" grade 8 bolts for the turd buggy I'm stuck getting ass-raped by Fastenal.

 

[Ralph]

Both Ace stores in my town packed up. We have a Home Depot, a pretty good local hardware store, and Fastenal. I can get most stuff at one of the first two, but when I need shit like 1/2"x4" grade 8 bolts for the turd buggy I'm stuck getting ass-raped by Fastenal.

We have an Ace and a True Value as well as Menards and Tractor Supply. The Ace store itself is pretty flat sales wise but they have a great industrial supply division, and that's just booming. Their outside sales guy is known in town for being a good dude, and he's very likable. He's whipped the shit out of the True Value. They stay in business thanks to their gun counter.

 

[serfur1]

I bought some flat, square nuts from Amazon two weeks ago for re-mounting my winch to the plate.

 

[BrandonM7]

We have an Ace and a True Value as well as Menards and Tractor Supply. The Ace store itself is pretty flat sales wise but they have a great industrial supply division, and that's just booming. Their outside sales guy is known in town for being a good dude, and he's very likable. He's whipped the shit out of the True Value. They stay in business thanks to their gun counter.

I forgot, we do have Tractor Supply, too. They're inventory is shit, though. I think maybe they've had lots of shit stolen and don't do periodic physical inventory, or they have a thief in their midst that is doing some monetary theft by returning items that were never sold. They'll be out of all manner of things every time you go in, and if you ask about it the computer will say they have several. Either the stock room has a lock nobody has a key to, or there's some loss prevention issues that need to be addressed. Regardless of the reason, it's almost useless to stop in there for anything other than dog food and welding rods/wire.

 

[frank_c]

The two TSC's close to me are pretty good. If those two don't have what I need there are two more a little further out.

 

[Ralph]

welding rods/wire.

Get that shit from Amazon

 

[BrandonM7]

Get that shit from Amazon

I normally get it online, but a pound of something unusual is nice to grab locally when needed. Rarely needed in my case, but nice to have the option.