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January 2024 by Carol V.
I have been here a couple of times and the staff has been very helpful. The prices are a little high than the main stores but I bought two items that I needed immediately.
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November 2023 by V M
Rudest, least helpful bunch of people work at this store. I asked where to find an item and the guy first gave me a long annoyed stare as if I asked him the biggest favor in life.. and with attitude he then waved his hand to tell me in which aisle. I asked him to show me because I could not locate it - and his anger started pouring out his pores. He started puffing and annoyingly walked overto show me.. Each of 3 times, I encountered different people here. I don't understand what is wrong with them. I AM NEVER stepping my foot inside that store. The hardware store on Watchung is a bit out of the way for me, but those people are actually there to help you.
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February 2023 by Michael T.
great local store for the bits and bobs for your old house, tools in a pinch, small things that take an hour to find at HD, etc. has saved me countless hours and frustration going to HD outside the 'clair bubble. always helpful and ask me if i need help every time i walk in. based on comments seems like they need a new paint guy! - but an hour plus back and forth to HD and a little compassion seems an even trade for a little surliness.
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November 2022 by Rosalind Asch
Great neighborhood hardware store. They are always helpful and I think it's important to support all businesses. They always have what I need.
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September 2022 by profwilliams
Went here because American Royal Hardware in Watchung Plaza was closed. I should have waited or just went to Home Depot.Rude guy helped me with paint, I guess I was a bother interrupting his coffee. Could barely hear him speak- more like grunts. He shuffled along, no eye contact, no offer to help with anything else when I was lost in the brushes-- nothing. Unbelievably unhelpful and just rude. Again, I compare this to American Royal Hardware, where they smile, offer to help, ask you questions about your project- serving the customer.Wife reminded me that I swore off this place years ago because of the same kinda treatment. Unfortunately, nothing has changed.Don't waste your time with this place- got to American Royal Hardware or Home Depot.I try to shop local, but if my choice is a big box store or this place-- I'll take the big box store anyday.
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September 2022 by Local M.
Went here because American Royal Hardware in Watchung Plaza was closed. I should have waited or just went to Home Depot. Rude guy helped me with paint, I guess I was a bother interrupting his coffee. Could barely hear him speak- more like grunts. He shuffled along, no eye contact, no offer to help with anything else when I was lost in the brushes-- nothing. Unbelievably unhelpful and just rude. Again, I compare this to American Royal Hardware, where they smile, offer to help, ask you questions about your project- serving the customer. Wife reminded me that I swore off this place years ago because of the same kinda treatment. Unfortunately, nothing has changed. Don't waste your time with this place- got to American Royal Hardware or Home Depot. I try to shop local, but if my choice is a big box store or this place-- I'll take the big box store anyday.
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September 2022 by Lynne L.
Would like to put zero stars for customer service for paint but couldn't. Bought paint based on sample made at store - spent $200 fir paint that came out a different shade/color. Instead of trying to help to get to the right color they kept telling me the paint colors were the same - though clearly not! Made me think I was crazy. Went to ACE hardware which confirmed different colored and made me correct color - had to spend additional $200. Called owner said to come in - so thought he would help resolve with store or Benjamin Moore but instead said nothing he could do. I have sissy's bought my paint here without issue and understand issue happen but how they are handled is telling
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June 2022 by Coolpadrino
Looks small but is a treasure of everything you need. They are very helpful. I'll be coming back many times.Did you know is the oldest business in Montclair.Proud to had visited them.The items that I was looking for I found. Excellent!! Thank you!!
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April 2022 by Cool Padrino
Looks small but is a treasure of everything you need. They are very helpful. I'll be coming back many times.Did you know is the oldest business in Montclair.Proud to had visited them.The items that I was looking for I found. Excellent!! Thank you!!
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March 2022 by Gus Rodriguez
Looks small but is a treasure of everything you need. They are very helpful. I'll be coming back many times.Did you know is the oldest business in Montclair.Proud to had visited them.The items that I was looking for I found. Excellent!! Thank you!!
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January 2022 by Paul Therattil
Showed up 15 minutes before closing time. Store employee (owner?) decided to close early - literally shut the door in my face and locked it as I was walking in. No apology or explanation as to why they were closing early.Have been there before. No customer service whatsoever. I don’t think they even want anyone to shop in this store.
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December 2021 by Daniel F.
saunders is a short walk to town for me, and my go-to choice for basic hardware items and grilling supplies. i don't understand the negative reviews. always have had good experiences on the few dozen i've shopped here. helpful staff who've been honest about whether items they may not have in stock are available somewhere else. i recommend.
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November 2021 by Paco G.
Never will go back to this hardware store and do not recommend this place to my worst enemy. I couldn't agree more with all the bad and negative reviews about Saunders Hardware in Montclair. I will NEVER go back here again and I leave around the block. The owner is extremely rude and obnoxious. There is another hardware store in Montclair called American hardware which has everything and all the people that work there are extremely nice and go out of there way to help. Even if I had to but the simplest item, I would be willing to drive to the nearest Home Depot if the other Hardware store is closed.
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November 2021 by first last
Where to begin, probably by stating I will not be returning. They seem bothered by the presence of people; almost like a customer is an interruption in their busy day stocking merchandise to collect dust. I've been there a few times as I like to support local businesses however, every single time finding help is like pulling teeth. The final straw was buying an item and being charged 8 dollars more than labeled. When I called to have them remedy the problem they let me know that the price tag was old and that they charged me the updated price. If I did like it, I could return the item, but they were not giving me the price on the box. This is false advertisement since all the prices were facing the isle and the customer. The item can easily be bought for 15 dollars less at a big box store but because I wanted to support small businesses I went local. Don't question why people prefer Amazon to condescending local attitudes.
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September 2021 by B.L. Williams
The small mom and pop that has EVERYTHING. When I need one or two hardware items and don't want to disturb my peace with a visit to Home Depot or Lowes, this is the place for me.
