S & H Hardware & Supply Co in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, US
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- Monday:9AM–5:30PM
- Tuesday:9AM–5:30PM
- Wednesday:9AM–5:30PM
- Thursday:9AM–5:30PM
- Friday:9AM–5:30PM
- Saturday:9AM–5:30PM
- Sunday:9:30AM–2PM
Love this place, I have to add this !( What is wrong with a business owner asking there customers to make sure to bring the part or take pictures not just asking thinking the shop owners know everything,nothing! This is a busy place sometimes you wait other times your first! And they have it just wait, We are collections of clay nothing else and this is the last of the best and it should be preserved at every cost!)got just about everything. You can count on the owners of the store carrying what you need. The owners have a very special request some people find hard to do but I think its the right way to do it. When you need a certain part or item bring that item in so they can replace it properly ,this reduces replacement and all that other bull that goes along with it. Dont be in a rush look around they well get you what you need. One custom at a time.
Its an old fashioned treasure trove, that doesnt mean anything less than spectacular. Sometimes the big box chain giants cannot provide you the exotic parts/hardware you need or the cosy feelings of the bygone mom and pop stores around the corner, but this store can do all of the stuff. Dont be misled by the small but well packed front, the real mystery is the back storage where the employees will occasionally disappear to fetch more uncommon goodies and then mysteriously reappear with the magical hard to find items. They offer a lot of services besides being a repository of tools and merchandise.
I took a old lock to this store to either be replace or fixed. Now the lock, is the original bathroom door lock from the 1920s. So I was surprised and excited when I was told by Jim, that it could be fixed. Fast forward three months later… no lock, and a million excuses why it hasn’t returned from the “manufacturer” yet. Jim called me once to follow up. I called multiple times and went to the store. Today I called(Saturday 8/7/2021 ), I was told it was shipped on Friday! (8/6/2021 didn’t notify me) knowing Ive been waiting for this lock since the beginning of May. I told him I was not paying the remainder of the balance after waiting three months for a lock, that I was told would be fixed in two weeks. He proceeded to blame everything on the pandemic, and pretty much dismissed me. Said he was busy with other customers. He would love to call me back and further discuss this, I politely told him no. I’ll be there Monday, so we can talk Face to Face. Don’t waist your money here or time here. Especially when you’re trying to fix your house. Jim in rude, inconsiderate and very unprofessional.
Purchased two outdoor flood lights about a week and a half ago. One worked, one didnt. Concerned that it might be an issue with the socket. Had an electrician come out to be safe. Electrician determined that my socket was fine. Tested one bulb and it was dead. Tried to return it to the store. Didnt have receipt but had receipts from other purchases I made within the last two weeks from the store. Flat out refused return for exchange or store credit. Store policy Foolish, since I was prepared to make separate purchases that day. Lost a customer in the process of making significant home improvements within the next few months. I had planned on using S & H regularly during the coming weeks and months..
I’m reading a lot of comments about the staff being rude. I have to admit when I first went there I was really taken by how frosty everyone was. But they have a lot of unusual things that you can’t find elsewhere so I’d return often. I just came to the conclusion they’re just no-nonsense people, strictly business. It would be nice if they smiled once in a while but I’ve never actually heard them insult anyone or speak improperly. They probably hear a lot of “I can get this cheaper at Home Depot or Lowe’s” and they’re probably just sick of it and as a result are just very stoic in their approach. I can live with that. And yes, their prices aren’t cheap but they have the largest selection of drawer, door, and postal hardware I’ve ever seen.
Jim Sneddon , the lock salesman is a liar and disgrace. We waited from January 2021 until now and he won’t finish job nor return phone calls. Previous call to complete work were met with dismissive stock responses and we were told he would be in touch . Do not believe anything that man says. Would anybody out there live with their front door nailed shut for 7 months because the lock guy won’t tell the truth that he made serious mistakes and won’t resolve problem? You’ll know who he is if you go into the store. He is the Crypt keeper in the lock section is not to be trusted
I have been using this place for years. My parents used it for 30 or more years. The first couple times were helpful. Some of the people are very kind and helpful. Ever since then, at least half of the staff is very rude, hasty, and generally dont want to be bothered to help. A couple years ago we had safety bars installed in bathtub, and now they are rusting. I told the guy to put caulk but he insisted it would be fine, and now they are rusting. This morning I asked for something very simple. I waited 30 minutes for them to open, and was very polite and patient when asking for help. The guy slammed them on the counter. Started raising his voice, and I tried to show him a pic on my phone of what I was looking for but he refused to even look. Yelling louder, calling me young lady. Very disrespectful, beligerent. I was trying to be direct and clear and he refused to listen to what I was looking for. I go there because they have such a good selection. But I dont think I will be anymore. The prices are mostly absurd, and tired of some of the people there.
This is one of the last ma & pa hardware stores around so I try to get whatever I can here. Every time I enter the store I’m almost automatically greeted by an employee asking me if I need any help. You won’t get that at Home Depot. Sure, their prices might be a wee bit higher than the big chain stores but that’s the only way they’re going to survive.
This is the worst place ever. They are extremely rude. I was told that I would be called to get an update on my lawnmower and the price it would cost. Guy called with an attitude like I was in the wrong then when I asked him what repairs were done on my lawnmower he responded that it didn’t matter as long as it was fixed. When I asked him for his name he hung up on me. I will never ever go back here again.
My first time at this amazing hardware.Great service and items for sale. I when in to buy 4 shower valves for my old shower. The big name stores and other plumbing supply stores didnt have them neither. They recommend this hardware store have them. 100%+ satisfied. Have a new customer for life.
I wrote this review in March. To this date I do not have a refund on the deposit I left in July 2020. I no longer believe Jim S. ever placed an order for the storm doors I - and a friend - wanted. He saw 2 elderly women. who he could take advantage of and expected that after one excuse after another for not having our doors we would just go away. At this point I anticipate taking Jim, and S&H to court. I wonder how many customers have fallen prey to this man DO NOT BUY FROM S&H!!@ For 20 years I have recommended S&H to everyone. The staff has gone out of its way for me and their inventory for homes in my area is fantastic. But now Im really unhappy. In July a friend and I both Ieft large deposits on storm doors. Since then I keep being told I have to understand that Covid is holding things up. First it was the door.Now its the tempered glass. I fully understand Covid is causing problems However afer the order was placed I should have been told that it could not be filled within the originally promised 4- 6 weeks and given the option of cancelling. Instead I (we) have continued to be given expected time frames which then arent met. The latest, today, is We MAY have a delivery date by next week. When I suggested I would cancel the order if that date again turned out wrong I was told there was no guarantee I would get my deposit back. Ideally I dont want the deposit. I want the door. Cold weather is here. Jim is extremely patronizing and this is not the type of service, or additude, we expect from S&H.
BEWARE - They will take advantage of you and charge you 2X, 3X, 4X, etc. the retail price of items if you do not know what you are looking for and are not familiar with the market.I went to this small shop with the intent of purchasing items from a small and local business. The staff was nice and willing to help everyone and very knowledgeable about plumbing/other items that they sell. HOWEVER, if you do not know the price range for an item do not purchase from them or they will price gouge you. I paid triple/3X the retail price for a plumbing valve kit for my shower. If you search online for the item they typically range from $30.00 - $50.00....I was charged $90.00. This shop DOES NOT ACCEPT RETURNS on plumbing items as all sales are final. Convenient!Additionally, the shop itself is a total mess. Youll never be able to find anything yourself because the shop is a literal mess.DONT WASTE YOUR TIME. FIND ANOTHER SMALL BUSINESS TO SUPPORT.
I am writing this on behalf of my mother. My experience with S and H Hardware on Castor Avenue has been horrific. As a 78-year old senior citizen, the treatment I received from this establishment has been one of the worst experiences of my adult life. I wanted to support a local business during the pandemic, so I tried to order a window for my bathroom from them. It has been a nightmare ever since. The condescending, disrespectful, and untruthful manner in the way the employees have treated me in the last month is shameful. Trying to get in touch with Andy, the owner, is impossible, and he never returns phone calls. The people who are employed by him have given me a run-around and have caused me to feel extremely uncomfortable and anxious over a small window.On August 28, I spoke with Jim and I mailed a deposit check for $275, which I received a receipt for on 9/3. Since then, things have gone downhill. The first man who came out to measure was very vocal about not ever putting in a window with flashing, which is what my window needed. That started a string of phone calls where I expressed concern about the man’s ability to install flashing after he told me he didn’t have that experience. Jim accused me of lying about what the man said. Jim said he would send out Hector to re-measure to make sure the measurements were okay. Jim said the window would be in on Sept. 21. I called during the week of 9/21 because I hadn’t heard from them. Jim accused me of lying again and said he never said the window would be in on 9/21. He was very rude, extremely condescending and nasty. He said that he has to call the manufacturer and that he would call me back. In the meantime, I continued calling the store asking for the owner, Andy, but never had any luck with him being around or returning my calls. The next day, on 9/24, Jim said the manufacturer didn’t start on the window yet. He very rudely said he doesn’t want me calling to find out when the window is in. He will call me. I didn’t hear from him for a long time. On 10/6, I called. Jim said he had to send a 3rd person out to measure the jamb since the other two men didn’t measure that. So obviously after all this time, the window still hadn’t been ordered. When I asked Jim why it took so long to realize the jamb wasn’t measured, he said I was too high maintenance and that he was cancelling the order, and that I wasn’t getting my $275 deposit back. He then hung up on me. An employee named Steven called to try to resolve the situation by setting up a 3 – way conversation between Jim, Steven, and me. That conversation never happened because Steven didn’t show up at the scheduled time. Steven finally got back to me at the end of the day and I told him to let Jim cancel the order and that I would appreciate my deposit back since Jim was cancelling. On 10/7, Steven said that he would get back to me about the deposit. It is 10/13, and I haven’t heard from anyone at S and H Hardware. As if the pandemic hasn’t been stressful enough, the added stress over this window is outrageous. And on top of that, S and H Hardware keeping a $275 deposit from a senior-citizen is appalling. I will never shop at this business again, and I have been telling everyone I know about the horrible treatment I have received at S and H Hardware.
I took my thermal pain window to them on 04/24/2020, and they distinctly told me that my window would be ready in 5-7 days. I called back to check the progress on the window they tell me it’s not ready. For weeks I called back, even went to the store multiple times asking if my window was ready yet. By this time it was a month later so I called them once again concerned about my order wondering was it ever being worked on I happened to be on hold for 2-3 mins before being hung up on. It took me for to go back to the store multiple times in order to receive any information about the window. I would not recommend any person to take their windows, doors, etc to this establishment because they are liars and has bad customer service.
Purchased a door handle from the store in Huntingdon Valley before Thanksgiving and was told It would arrive at the Huntingdon Store before it closed. Needless to say the store closed and I was told I would have to go to Philly to pick it up (No offer ever made to ship it to me). I finally received the phone call to come pick up the handle 2-12-21. Drove down to Philly to pick it up. Was told that the specialty orders could not be picked up on Sunday. Was told I should have checked their webiste to know that portion of the store is closed on Sunday. I encourage you all to visit their website to find their hours.....oh yeah they dont have a webiste. The service is so bad it is no wonder they could not keep a location up in Huntingdon Valley....I just feel bad for the people that have them as the only outlet for hardware there in Philly, the locals deserve so much better, and yes Lowes and Home Depot have better customer service. The Home Depot at 4640 Roosevelt Blvd is only 2.2 miles away, if you can it is worth the drive.
After we had our Toro Snowblower repaired two years ago. We spent over three hundred dollars and four months waiting for them to repair it. They are advertising as a Toro Repair Representative! Well today was the first time that we had a chance to use it. It did start right up just like when we picked it up. But as my husband was using it, parts started falling off onto the ground, as if they forgot to tighten the screws. If it wasn’t so very sad it would be funny. Bottom line don’t do any business with these people! Lesson learned if we would have known how much they would have ripped us off, we would have just bought a new one! Buyers beware of these people!
If I could leave 0 stars I would. Horrible service, staff doesn’t even know what they’re doing. Seams friendly at first, after you pay and get what you didn’t want done, they will treat you very bad. Charged me for something that they did wrong. Unfortunately I paid before. Friendly advice never pay before you get the service done, actually find somewhere else, you’re better off. Even called the cops for help and they said and I quote “This place again? They definitely should have been shut down by now. I don’t know how they have business.”
Wow - a few people with high sodium intake decided to leave 1 star reviews. Ive lived in this neighborhood for 25 years and seen how things have changed for better and worse. The service at this store just keeps getting better. They also have parts you need for your home because they stock what these houses used when they were built.Its so refreshing to see young faces in this store walking up to you to ask you if you need help - and the shocker is when you tell them what you need and they know exactly what youre talking about.
STAY AWAY! THIEVES, LIARS, SCAM ARTISTS. I placed a special order for $2,000 worth of cabinet hardware. I was told the items were in stock and would be shipped to me within three business days (coming direct from the manufacturer in Italy). After 7 weeks and non-stop run round from Jim I have nothing! I was told that the item was held up in customs at Canada. I was told that the owner of S&H was involved and the company was doing everything they can to get it out of customs. I was even told that I would have two day shipping on several occasions. They cant keep track of their lies... One time I called I was told that the order was held up in customs in Detroit LOL! (I thought it was Canada Jimmy) All of this was allegedly due to the government shutdown - which didnt affect customs might I add!I finally got through to the US distributor (who confirmed that nothing is shipped out of Italy it all comes from New Jersey) and they are well aware of the store and their problems. They confirmed that no order was ever placed by S&H. Now Im left to dispute this with my credit card company .This store should be put out of business. When my husband called to tell them to cancel the order he was called racist slurs and threatened by the counter boy. This was after JIM mumbled some curse words at him, told him nothing was being cancelled, and hung up on him.Stay away from this group of con artists its not the original S&H that you knew 20 years ago.(I ended up reordering through Home Depot online and the US distributor let me know that it was being shipped out the same day as everything is in stock. What a joke these clowns are)
I moved in the Huntingdon Valley area 16 months ago. I purchased an older home (80 years old ) that required much work starting from the plumbing to the hardware around the house. I wanted to re-store the house to somewhat near original, but after going on line and traveling all over the tr-state area, I stumbled on now my favorite place. I purchased product starting to renovate my home from a place in chestnut hill but I will not mention their name. They were OK, but I was not thrilled with them. My third contractor (after firing my first 2) told me to try a place called S&H Hardware in northeast Philadelphia. I do not understand why these guys have several negative reviews but I have been quite happy from the beginning using these guys. If they dont have what I need, they special order it. I asked the sales person every time I order product what the lead time is. I have ordered over 16 months probably $15,000.00 worth of hardware and plumbing and some items have taken as long as 8 weeks, and some items I have received in as soon as a week. As long as you question these guys what the lead times are when you order, you should not have any problems. There were times when I needed product real fast so I settled for hardware that I could live with because the product I wanted had to be made and the lead time was three to four weeks. Sometimes I could wait this long, but other times I could not.Some of the reviews they talk about grumpy sales people, but I have visited this store over 50 times in the last 11/2 years and am always treated well.I guess you cant satisfy everyone, but some of their customers while shopping in their store seem to be real jerks.These guys work real hard at their job and I would not trade places.Talk about being competitive, I always price shop these guys and sometimes they are a few pennies more than other places, and sometimes they are less, but the most important issue here is their knowledge. Their knowledge is worth part of the price and their advice is usually amazing.All I can say to those of you with the negative reviews, is I am one of the toughest customers out there, as I never settle, and the sales people at S&H have been great.To hell with those who dont like shopping there, it will just give them more time to spend with myself and all of my friends.By the way, I have sent at least 20 of my friends and family to this place, and I have never heard anything bad from anyone I have sent in there.Thank you guys, for all the good stuff you have done for me, and thanks for putting up with my wife. I know she can be very difficult.These guys deserve the full 5 stars
Dishonest practices and poor communication. Dropped lawnmower to get primer bulb replaced on a Sunday. Was told they needed to order the part, made to give a $25 deposit, and told to call back on Friday. Called back Friday, they said it wasnt ready but try back the following Wednesday. Called back Wednesday and was told that lawnmower still wasnt ready and theyd give me a call to update me. When I finally called back two weeks later, I was told that the tech had yet to look at it because they had been swamped and they still were unsure if the needed part was in. I told them I understand that its a busy season and I would just pick it up and take it somewhere else. They mustve thought I was bluffing because on the phone I was told that I was welcome to do that, but when I actually showed up to the shop, I was told that my lawnmower had already been taken apart, the tech had to leave early because of an emergency with a dock grandmother in NYC, and that I would lose my $25 deposit if I took my lawnmower as is. Basically, they held my lawnmower hostage, but promised Id be first in line Monday morning and it would be finished. Then, theyll probably try to overcharge me for service time. If they were that swamped and wouldve told be upfront that it would take a minimum 2-3 weeks to get the part and replace it, I wouldve at least been given the opportunity to make an informed decision to stay with them or to take it elsewhere. But they promised it would be done within 5-7 days and when they couldnt deliver in that promised, they failed to communicate openly or honestly with me about where they were in the process. I couldnt UN-recommend this place any stronger. If Google allowed me to give 0 stars or negative stars, I would.
Absolutely the worst place in life to deal with.Employees, management, owners, who ever have no sense of urgency, responsibility and a complete lack of customer service. Please if you don’t want to get into a shouting match with the management and be threatened in front of other customers. Take your business elsewhere.Just a reiteration.People please take your business elsewhere. These thieves don’t deserve nor do they even appreciate business from anyone. The absolute worst buying experience I’ve ever had, point blank and period.Do not even waste your time and read the response, just read all the other awful reviews on this place. They are all similar, it’s scary actually. It’s a true shame and mystery why this place is even still in business. My guess is just due to the continuous robbery of honest customers. shame on s&h hardware & supply co. But that truly is an understatement. Trust my review and trust the rest the negative reviews, they’re extremely accurate.
Local Toro dealer that ordered an air filter for my equipment was charged not only for item but for shipping of item upon arrival. This is poor customer service, I could have just easily ordered on line and paid shipping myself. Prices on line are more competitive too, go to Torodealer.com. Had I known I was going to be charged for shipping I would have never ordered through this store.
I went to get pieces that I needed to complete my cabinet. The gentleman who helped me was excellent. I paid $12.00 for 4 cam locks and 4 screws. I went to Hardware store on Huntington Pike and paid 2.76 for 4 screws. WTH . I will go to suburbs to spend my money. Overpriced!!!!!
Believe the reviews. From a customer service perspective, one would think that a smaller retailer would provide stellar service. Unfortunately that is not the case with S&H. We were told that our part would arrive in 1 week. That week, no part-no follow up from the store. We gave it another week; once again no part-follow up, we phoned again the following week, same answer, slightly different details, but certainly the next week it would arrive, guess what?From a marketing standpoint, we will follow up with the distributor in our case, and ask them to seriously consider their relationship with S&H and how their indisputable reputation could negatively impact the well-heeled distributors brand equity objectives.Avoid S&H.
How no one has put a civil law suit against S & H Supply Co. is beyond me. The WORST! They need to be CLOSED!They literally bullied me. Took my power washer there at the recommendation of the manufacturer and they manipulated and lied through the whole process.They put in the wrong pump and claiming they were giving me a deal. The manufacturer sent them a new pump to install and they were to give me the money back. After the power washer was there for one month and a half, I went to it pick it up after I called and told them I was done playing games and wanted my machine and refund.Upon arrival, the owner cowardly talk about me behind the counters, and had his employee (Aaron) deal with me. He proceeds to write on the receipt No Warranty why??? The machine was being serviced for a pump that Simpson(Manufacturer) sent to them. So I asked why are you writing no warranty on the receipt, no reply, and just tells me that either I sign the receipt or they are locking the door and I can come back to get the power washer some other time. So, I crossed out the No Warranty and signed the receipt; so then they would not give me a copy of the receipt. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICELuckily, I videoed the whole conversation and they are not done with me. They are accustomed to bullying their customers and the customers get so frustrated that they just let it go. Unfortunately, manufacturers keep sending customers to them (I am making sure Simpson is well aware of this situation and rethinks of giving them any more business) and they continue to be able to keep their doors open through that NOT their good costumer service or good work ethic.
I was in the S&H Hardware in Huntingdon Valley. I want to say that I had a great experience compared to other stores like this. As soon as I came in the store a staff member was there to attend to me. He was so helpful to me and helped me pick colors and combinations. He was so patient and helpful because I am not knowledgeable regarding these types of hardware purchases. Vanities and faucets and such. Anyway all I really want to say is that I was treated very fair. My product came in on time and I was pleased with everything. You guys have a customer for life. BTW my contractor wanted to know where I purchased from because he said he has never seen such nice quality of product.
I went there because I needed to make a copy of a key. Its key for my garage. I had gotten it copied at home depot but the thickness of the shaft wasnt accurate. I had called them up up and told them about my situation. They said no problem come in and we will take a look at it.They made me a copy where the thickness was so little that the ridges/teeth started to bend as soon as I touched it. I told them that this was too thin; that it may break in the lock as I twist it. They complain that my original key was thin as well. After a few more exchanges, they reluctantly made another copy but this time I could tell just by looking at it that its not the right thickness.They kept telling me to try it first before I say it wont work. I tired to show that the thickness didnt match but they didnt want to hear it.When I came home to try it, low and behold it didnt go in the lock. SMH. Never going there again.
Under different circumstances I would rate this store 6 stars. They have a great staff and are very well stocked. Theyre only problem is they have a NO RETURN policy. This means if you buy something mistakenly thinking it would solve your problem and you bought the wrong part the most you can get is a store credit which is useless as the credit will be forgotten by the time you need to use it unless you find what you need. Any difference in price is a store credit which is useless.
Not sure if it was because Im a woman or because Im Black but the white guys working there talked to me like Im a three year old, used condescending tones and dismissed my questions and comments as if I were an annoying gnat. Was there three times over two days and the same two guys had the same attitudes with me and not other customers (who happened to be older white men). There were kids/teens working there and I feel bad that these are the business mentors they have. Either way, I love supporting small business over larger box chains but this wont be a hardware store that Id return to.
0 StarsS&H has an incredible selection of hardware. The problem is getting that hardware after it is ordered. 12/12/13 I ordered mortise locks from Jim who was very knowledgeable about them. The problem was I was told 2-4 weeks with the holiday coming. After 2 months, quite a few phone calls and story changes from Jim, I had enough. The plating company is closed, the snow, I said I could of walked to California in this amount of time. On 2/12/14 I went back to S&H to speak with Jim, after being fed more bull%$#* I bought mortise locks he had but not what I had ordered to get doors working again. I put a $200 deposit on the first order, when I went back bought what he had not what I ordered, I was left with a $31.46 credit, I was told would be put back on my card. As of 6/1/14 I still have not received my credit. Banking issues I was last told. If you are using S&H be sure to buy only what they have there, cause ordering seems to be a problem. Unless of course you like the run around from your vendor.
Visited on 3/3/18. After trying home Depot and Lowes, and not finding what I needed, I called here and asked. They had it! (Flapper system touch flush, for an older eljer toilet) Not only are they very nice, but also very knowledgeable! Plus have EVERYTHING! lol. I will definitely come back and will recommend the store! Thanks again!
Outrageous behavior! The owner Herb Stern that also goes by an alias of Justin Cooper is as nutty as they come. Herb had ordered over $5,000 of hardware from me, which is great. However, he later told me he was spending his stores mortgage payment on the hardware and his business partner was mad at him.He then lashed out at me and went on a 3 day tangent. He e-mailed and Facebooked me non-stop, making threats, telling me that he has cop friends in my state that will make problems for me, calling me names, harassing me, accusing me of ripping him off, etc. He called from blocked numbers trying to provoke my staff and I. His wife sent me harassing e-mails at 5am. His business partner, Phil Stern sent me harassing e-mails. They all were unnecessarily worried that they were going to get ripped off and not receive the hardware he ordered.He also made threats that if the $5,500.00 order was missing even one single key (17 cents) that he would charge back the whole $5,500 some odd dollars from his credit card. Basically acting like a child that steals from adults. Very unreasonable behavior.I will never even sell this man or this store anymore hardware. Muchless would I ever spend a single penny of my money with children like S&H Hardware.Stay far away.UPDATE: Since posting this review yesterday, Herb Stern aka Justin Cooper e-mailed me this morning. He demanded I take down this review that he claims is 100% false. He threatened to do everything he could to ruin me.I told him I stand by my review. I even gave him the opportunity to explain to me where it was in this review that Im providing an inaccurate description of what happened.He told me that I have 24 hours to remove this review or everything will blow up in my face and Ill regret it!He continued to e-mail me almost a dozen times today, talking tough, making threats, demanding I remove this review.I finally got to the point where enough is enough. Its been almost 2 weeks since this order was initiated, he has all of his stuff that he ordered, he has harassed me non-stop for days and days and days. I told him that if he sent me one more hot-headed e-mail that I would block his e-mail address.He sent me 3 more e-mails within 10 minutes. He explained that he counted all the keys and everything was fine but he wants to double count. He claims he has no time to do this for a couple more days. Seems to me that if he stopped harassing me, hed have plenty of time to count the keys 2, 3, 4 or 10 times if he wanted.Instead he just wants to harass me for a few more days. I told him that if he comes up short to e-mail me the claim and wed take care of it for him. I also explained that if he continued to harass me, Id have to block him. He just couldnt help himself, he continued to e-mail me all morning.Hard to believe this man is in his 60s. I had no choice but to block his e-mail address. Im just wondering how long it will be before Im forced to petition a judge for a no-contact-order. (those cost money, but there is little choice I have left.)
So they are supposed to be experts but really don’t care about advising you incorrectly when it comes to spending your money. I was ill advised and after 6 months I’m still trying to resolve the issue.... (there is no urgency and they don’t care about your project- missed every promised delivery date!)....the vendor agreed to take back the $800 in product without penalty but SH refuses to pass that along in a refund. Their vendors are reputable but they are not. They promised me a store credit - (not interested!) however I’m still waiting for them to process the paperwork after 3 more months after the vendor approved the return. By the way-they pretend they are an approved supplier of blumotion hardware but they aren’t so blumotion won’t help me directly. I’m stuck with these bozos!!!
Rudest salespeople and way overpriced merchandise.... I have to update something about this store.....Recently in a emergency I went to buy a simple 1/2” p.v.c. cup that in Home Depot will cost .69 cents. Here at S&H the price was 2.57 dollars, when i went to the register the price was wrong because the tariffs? I mentioned to the owner that the tariffs weren’t in effect yet and this item is been sitting on the shelf for months. He arrogantly response was: If you want to buy, you go by the store rules which had been posted by the register. “Prices on stickers do not reflect the actual price due to increase on tariffs” The BIG question? Is any authority that’ll check this abusive increments on prices or “we” as consumers are at the mercy of wise merchandisers like S&H hardware store?
I have lived in the area for over 15 years and this place is a great store. Helpful, always have what you need. Especially the hard to find items the large chains don’t have. Even specialty items. Always friendly and helpful service. I will continue to use as my go to store.
Rude, Arrogant, and speak to woman like trash. Overcharge and rip people off. NEVER AGAIN. Dont waste your time, there are many other places or order on line in advance if you know you are going to need parts. Everything is TWICE the price of other places,,I kid you not. I asked a question about the mark-up of the items I was purchasing and he told me to NEVER make an accusation in the store. I stated I dont understand how the same exact item is 1/2 the price on line with free shipping and he raised his voice and talked down to me and said I made accusations. Seems to me that I made a statement. (GUILTY MAYBE)??? They lost my business. I cant believe the price they want for Rock Salt and the safer brands for pets and concrete. UNREAL!!!
Worst customer service. They make promises, take a deposit, never come through and keep your deposit. Everytime I call the Castor Ave location I get a different story and a promise to receive a call back, which never happens. They are knowledgeable,but its not worth the aggravation. Try to avoid doing business with them.
Absolutely the WORST service I have ever experienced!!! Requests a plumbing replacement part and was told 5-7 days. It has been two months and no one will return a phone call or provide a status!! Place an order for hardware 3-5 weeks its been over two months with no update. I will be disputing the charge with my credit card company. I do no understand how such a terrible business stays in business!!
VERY disappointed. Took lawnmower to S+H for repair. The manufacturer had already sent me the part needed to fix the mower, but I could not get the cover off to replace the part. S+H was the nearest authorized repair shop for this mower brand. Though covered by warranty, S+H made me leave a $25 deposit when I dropped off the mower. After 6 weeks of getting excuses and runaround, ZERO progress on repair. Am now dealing with manufacturer to get replacement or refund, and I expect S+H will keep my deposit, though they did NOTHING to earn it.
I ordered a number plate from this place it has been well over 3 months no phone calls back, customer service is horrible, yes they have nice hardware and fixtures dont plan on buying it. Just go there to look at it because youll never get it from them if they had 0 stars with a minus sign next to it I would rate them as a -50.
I assumed this place would be okay since my (cordless electric) lawnmower manufacturer referred me there for a warranty repair. My mistake was not looking at their reviews and asking for - no, DEMANDING - another referral. Both the manufacturer and S&H told me it was a known issue covered by the warranty. When I went to pick it up, they wanted $60 - cash or check only, so you cant dispute the charge - because the electrical short was caused by dirt in the safety plug socket. Rather than pay the ransom for my mower, I called the manufacturer. Their representative actually laughed when I relayed the story I was given. I have to wonder whether they regularly bill both the company and the customer for the same repair. Fortunately, the manufacturer stands by their products and their warranty, so I was able to walk away knowing a new mower is on its way to my home and that S&H will never get even one cent of my money.
If you are looking to have something fixed, avoid coming here at all costs. Brought a lawn mower here to be fixed, was told it typically is under $90. When I come to pick it up, the total was over $200!! (Somewhere around $250). No calls whatsoever telling me that it was going to be nearly tripled the expected price. At this point, I felt totally ripped off. You can find new lawn mowers for less than $200. Talked with an employee for a long time about what parts they fixed/replaced. A few months later, my lawn mower stopped working again. Learned from my lesson and went elsewhere. A gentleman from this new repair store told me it was only a problem with the fuel and charged me NO money for this easy fix, and asked if it was a brand new mower. I said no, it was fixed before for $200+. This man said it looks like no parts were changed and told me I was ripped off of my money. Even he agreed! I advise everyone to take your business somewhere else and DO NOT shop here.
The worst costumer service waited 4 plus weeks for part. Tells us to come pick it up, was the wrong part then proceeds to tell us that he told us that he couldnt get the right part. Why keep us hanging for 4 weeks. Had my husband physically man handled out of the store and when my husband asked for his glasses the guy picks them up and crushed them and threw them out the door. If I were you I would do my business at N and N. people there know what they are doing and dont have violent and rude management. The owners father was a nice man but the son has anger issues. BEWARE TAKES YOUR MONEY AND WHEN THEY CANT DELIVER WONT GIVE IT BACK.
Worst experience ever in a hardware store in my life. Took a chainsaw in for some warranty repair. Was told would be done in 6 to 10 days... 35 days later I went back to get my saw that was never worked on. Asked for my saw back and my deposit money. (because they still hadnt worked on it). they wouldnt give me the saw and told me to get out of the store. All because I asked for my property back. had to call Pollan Pro because they wouldnt release my saw. Pollan got them to release my saw. but said they would be an upcharge for the carburetors they had to work on. ( total lie) when I finally got the saw back and examined it. they never cracked one nut or bolt on it not one screw.. It was in my carrying case the exact way I gave it to them. They kept my $25 though. These people are only in business to rob you and cheat you. The worst part about this is Im all about small business. Experiences like this force me to go to Lowes or Home Depot.
All i can say is i have been shopping here since i was a teenager and i am 64 years old. These guys have helped me build my $600,000.00 home and just delivered the best barbecue grill i have ever owned, a Weber summit and their price was the best, and they assembled and delivered my grill for free.My hats off to you guys. i am sorry Harold is no longer around, i miss him yelling at me.I just lost my wife and she was your biggest fan.Chrisi love you guys, keep all the hard work up.
I had an awesome experience (which is really hard for me to say about anything) - and the staff was more than I expected! I took photos and posted on Facebook - with comments. Ive recommended S&H to several folks in Philadelphia and will shop and order again from them - shortly.
Needed a hard to find part for my heater furnace on a Sunday and without any HVCA suppliers open, I was out of luck. S&H asked me my heater make and model, the part I needed and 5 minutes later I had a call back saying the part was in stock. Everyone in the store was ready to help when I showed up and now an hour later Im home with a working heater. Thanks guys!!
Ive gone to this store for years and have had no problems, until recently. The original owner who was a grumpy man has passed, he was grumpy but you usually were in good hands. I sent my son there with some hardware I needed and he came back with something that didnt even come close. I took them back myself and got into a screaming match with one of the owners over 12 screws that they messed up on. He got so pissed at me he was banging his fist on the counter, after that I lost it. I was even told by another employee that I needed to shut the F***k Up. It didnt go well from there as Im not one to shut up when youre wrong. Worst customer service Ive ever seen on all levels. Do yourself a favor and go to a different hardware store as this one is worthless. If I could give them negative stars I would.
Probably the best hardware store in the Northeast. They have literally anything to fit these aging rowhomes which were not built the same. Most dimensions are an inch or two different from one another and standard where applicable but this store has the parts for all, even the parts you wouldn’t think are made anymore (ie window weights and spiral hangers). They generally cost a couple bucks more than the chain stores but the quality is much higher, the guys working there are all knowledgeable and helpful and they have what you need in stock.
Go elsewhere! We ordered items in mid September 2016 and were told they would be mailed directly to us in 2-3 weeks. Now almost 3 months later we still have not received them. The staff is ignorant and awful to work with. They will not cancel or refund my order. Save yourself a headache and spend your hard earned money somewhere else!!
Took an Axe to get sharpened, the associate said 1 week. I go back 10 days later and was told it was sent away and not back yet. I go back 1 week later and was told ,definitely in 1 week. I just spoke to them, they have big jobs so your axe was put on the side. Go back in a week and was told they were backed up and if I knew how the hardware industry was then I would know that you cant put a time limit on work . Business is business and your word is your word. This business doesnt keep its word and has disgusting, disrespectful and insulting customer service. I would recommend any other business over this one. While standing there, each time, I noticed they treat females like they know nothing and then degrade them when they walk away from the counter.
If this is the place on Castor Ave. I didnt like how they handled our issue. Customer satisfaction is suppose to matter when needing help, parts, and advice from those who know. Parts and labor to expensive. No concern for you after they get your money. I dont recommend a better rating ifyour issue was never resolved.
BUYER BEWARE1 word aweful! They claim to be the best and I promise they wont be shy about telling you that. Fact of the matter is I brought a generator on to be fixed under warranty and they deliberately neglected to let me know it wasnt under warranty, then continued to do the work on it. I had homedepot say if I bring the generator in they would fix it or give me a new one on the spot. S & h refused to get it back to me even though its our lively hood being a food truck. The owner had the Audacity to call me an ass hole behind the counter to another employee but loud enough that I could hear him. They lied about the bill to the manufacturer to be covered under the warranty. Then after I finally get the generator back now my electric start doesnt work: which I want to note was not the reason I brought it in and they had no right messing with it since that has nothing to do with the turn lock plug not pulling full power.
Very poor service... You go in and exchange something, and they tell you to hurry the F up... I mean it wasnt me but my grandparents... So we were getting a new faucet because the one the originally bought was broken, i mean like would they sell broken stuff to use. Then, my grandma picks up a black Delta faucet that was $116. She asked to get a better one that is not open and new. So they take the same one and goes to the storage room and tapes the box up, and comes back out with it taped. My grandma recognizes he box and asked for another one, then they lie to our face saying that is the new one. Next my grandma grabs one that is 60 something dollars. They gave us cash back. Second time we went since it DIDNT fit at all they yelled at us for coming back..... then they yell at us... Pt 1
I am handicapped and my wheelchair requires a ramp to enter buildings constructed such as S&H. Unbelievably, S&H does not have a ramp which would have enabled me to enter the store. In the year 2017 it is unbelievable that S&H is not handicapped accessible. They advertise to the general public but never mention the fact that their premises are not accessible to anyone requiring a ramp to enter. Consequently, people such as myself are greatly inconvenienced by having to drive to S&H only to be forced to leave the store and pick another destination.SHAMEFUL!
This place has been here for many many years, they have so much stuff in stock and so many varieties to choose from, it is amazing to see. things you couldnt find at your big commercial store, they would have it. great service as always and people working behind the counter are very knowledgeable.
Local rip off hardware store. STAY AWAY!!! BEWARE!!!Took a lawn mower in for repair after breaking rip cord. Was told it was $59.99 to see what was wrong with it. That should have been the first red flag. Had to leave $25.00 deposit , why? If I agree to the repair I need to pay to get mower back to mow the lawn, second red flag. After arguing the total was now $39.95 for them to say, the rip cord is broken, additional $29.95 for rip cord, had to pay $15.50 for shipping for part, and $4.00 for environmental disposal of string plus tax. Total rip off $96.59 for a new rip cord on a $ 150.00 lawn mower.Now I wonder why there are soooo many used lawn mowers outside for sale???Anyone else ever have the experience? Time for BBB to take at look at this business.
The absolute worst most aggravating store ever. And after having interacted with the owner who was trying to apologize for the mishap I learned it has a real loser as an owner. Good luck if you chose to go in there. Youll probably just buy the product again somewhere else wasting your money that will never be returned by these thieves.
Ordered a vanity form the new Huntingdon Valley location and was told it would be in 3-4 weeks. At the end of 4 weeks I called and was told by the salesman that he never said that. He said he said 6-8 weeks. I was then told it was going to be in on a specific date, that date came and went and I was told they never said that. The salesman in the Huntingdon Valley store is nasty, told me that just because I had money to throw around doesnt mean I should expect things. Finally the vanity came in 8 weeks and 3 days after sale. What it comes down to is the salesman lied to me about delivery time to make the sale. Needless to say I went to Grove Supply for eveything else for the bathroom and received everything in a timely manner.Stay away from the Huntingdon Valley store.
First I was lied to and told that S and H was a Lionel service center, so I took my sons trains there to get repaired. Both trains were less than a year old and I was told they would be fixed under warranty. Waited 3 months for these damn things and they try telling me their not covered under warranty and it would be $300. I refused to pay. Then they tried telling me they were getting a certified letter from Lionel stating they were not covered under warranty. I called Lionel and they said the trains were covered under warranty and S and H was not a certified service center for Lionel. Lionel called S and H and they returned my sons trains to me under warranty and free of charge.
Very quaint mom and pop shop...has a lot of stuff and stuff that is hard to find...These guys, cause there are no women in here at all...are very well trained and knowledgeable on many different things...they can help you find stuff and also suggest other alternatives. The only problem with this store is the wait to be seen, and they see men before women most of the time..but they have a variety of hardware and more.
Extremely overpriced fees for lawn mower repairs.they wanted over $85 down and they did not even see my mower to give a estimate ! My mower only cost a little over 100 dollars and only needed wheel adjuster fixed.avoid this place at all costs.throw away your broken mower+buy a new one ! Cheaper that way.
Rude , ignorant, and could carless about there customers ! Called for a generator with the intent on purchasing several of them . Kept being place on hold and when Steward finally came back to the phone I was told he can’t keep running to the back to give me information on there products he has other customers !! So I guess we didn’t matter !!Then he proceeded to hang the phone up on me !!Been shopping there for years will never give them our business Again
My husband and I order a set of switch plates in December. Jim, who is in charge of that department, took the order and said that the switch plates would probably be in in about 6-8 weeks. We started calling in late January. Jim, who spoke rather rudely on various occasions, told me that this isnt Home Depot and I should be patient. I think we were very patient and when March rolled around, and the switch plates were not in yet, we asked to cancel the order and get back our deposit. This was denied. Jim then called the company (Located in California) who makes the switch plates (Which I never found out the Companys name) said that it would be shipped on the following Monday. When it was not there yet, Jim said that it took time. When we asked to speak with the manager, Stuart said that the switch plates were made in Canada and may have been held up in customs. Finally the switch plates came in in April. but the order was incomplete. Jim said that he had no idea when the other piece would come in and we could cancel that one piece. Well, I bought a set and did not want it unless it was complete. It was finally delivered in May. No apologies or anything. I would never go back there!
If you are looking for arragance along with self- entitlement.... thats the best there is...I agree with the above...need nicer people...been going there for years ( only when its an emergency) cause its houses away ...but Chinese store down the street is way better and he doesnt even speak English..HahahahahaWas trying to buy American...but I guess Chinese got us BTW... looks like Im not the only one....and guess the old man who passed cant read these pissed off customers ratings thefore no one does either...WORST ILL NEVER GO THERE AGAIN
Worst customer service I ever dealt with The management is a joke I don’t know how they are still open I will never go back there after my last experience and I have been going there for years since it is convenient but I’d rather go somewhere else then deal with the way they treat people
The people are really rude the items there are way overpriced the owner well I guess he’s the owner is really rude trying to cheat me out of $.75 I would never go back there again it is a little mini hardware store across the street I will rather go there stay away please do not go there
Total reviews rating 3.2
199 Reviews for S & H Hardware & Supply Co 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-05I dont understand the negative reviews. This place saved my neck by having a gas regulator for a stove from 1991 IN STOCK ON A SUNDAY. How can you beat that? Yeah they might be a little pricey but no one in the tri-state can compleat with the odds and ends and unique stuff they have available unless you order online and have time to wait. The guy over the phone could have been more helpful but when I dragged the part in to show them they had the EXACT OEM replacement. You guys helped me get my gas service turned back on. Thanks!
Review №2
2022-06-08Order a part and got to pay more then twice. Order the OEM part from Sander power equipment in Trevose pay twice less.They taking deposit without saying what going to be a total price.I was told on front not too muchDifferent was about $50.00Also they not allowed to take closer look at the item before you pay.Strange way to do bisiness.
Review №3
2022-06-03Took my money took my time took my effort....gave me the wrong part after insisting that it was the correct piece I needed.Wrong!!! And will not take it backRude and obnoxious.Do not patronize this establishment even if you have to travel
Review №4
2022-06-10I was given the name and address of this hardware store from DeWalt, as being their warranty repair center for pressure washers. I drove 2 hours to the place, but they rejected to accept the pressure washer. They just said that they are not receiving repairs anymore. I wasted half my day.
Review №5
2022-05-28Very courteous the owner very professional even though I told him the stem for my sink was American Standard I was incorrect and he fix the problem and gave me the correct stem.
Review №6
2021-12-03Seems like they make up their own prices. I went there 3 times for same part and was given 3 different prices. Terrible customer service. They take advantage of people there. Fake advertisements outside the store just to lure customers in. Not professional at all. All the older men in there are idiots and need to stay home or go to a nursery home. Thier stuck in the 60s
Review №7
2022-04-11They sold me a lawn move. I took it home and it did not work.i tried to return it but the Mgr just yield at me and my son..I would never go back.i called visa and waiting to see.
Review №8
2022-02-26These guys dont go out of their way or go the extra mile to help anybody its ridiculous they make no suggestions if they dont have something they dont give you any advice on anything about what you what they dont have or what you need and they dont have its unprofessional and you would think a hardware store with all that hardware in it maybe you know know some things they dont basically if they dont have it theyre not giving you any suggestions on where to get it that is called greed I dont even want to give him one star
Review №9
2021-09-16After giving model number, showing which part and specifics, I was given the wrong part. Brought it back to get the right one and had to wait. When I return the day it was supposed to be there no part. I requested a refund and the head person (owner I dont know) starts to yell Im not getting a refund. After someone said I could get one. He was very rude and kept calling me a liar. I understand store policy but how you speak to people is very important. I wont buy from a store that blatantly gives you wrong product, double the price online just to make you buy at their store. There is so much more to the story so I shortened it.
Review №10
2021-11-20Bad service never help sell me bad stuff and the don’t want tu return my money or change for the same bad acctitud the boss screem to the coworkers on the back this is really bad please be aware of this place