On Sun, 30 Apr 2006 11:37:44 -0400, Proctologically Violated©® wrote:
3. HD can be surprisingly close to HF in prices, for things like moving
dollies, 100 ft 12-3 extension cords, other stuff.

One big difference is that HF puts many of those things on sale with
significant discount (not a 2% off sale, expect at least 10% but 25%,
40%, even 60% off depending on the item) and does it quite often.

Another big difference... HF quality is all over the map and even on
the same item it varies from shipment to shipment (maybe piece to
piece). At least at HD there is some consistency.

I agree with the "shop your local little hardware store" sentiment. But
as an evening/weekend warrior type, I feel lucky to find HD open at 9pm.

sdb

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