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Reader Question and Humorous Goof: Who Controls Product Descriptions?

Feb 20, 2019 Stuart 11 Comments

Who controls the product descriptions on retailers’ sites?

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Andrew: My Dog Loves Home Depot

Feb 1, 2019 Andrew 79 Comments

Did you know that some Home Depot, Lowe’s, and even Farm & Fleet stores are dog-friendly?

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Bye Bye Enco, Hello MSC Direct with Special Pricing

Jul 12, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

Bye Bye Enco, hello MSC special pricing, probably for a limited time. Enco, you will be missed.

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Reminder: Zoro Tools is a Grainger Company, Often With Lower Prices

Jul 10, 2014 Stuart 33 Comments

Here’s a reader reminder about Zoro’s relationship to Grainger and how knowing this can save you money.

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Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sears Customer Experience Report Card

Dec 15, 2011 Stuart 11 Comments

We’ve been doing a lot of tool shopping lately, and decided it was a good time to write a quick secret-shopper-type of report to grade the major big box tool and home improvement retailers.

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Techni-Tool Secret Shopper Report

Jan 31, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

I ordered from Techni-Tool for the first time and found them to be worth recommending. Check out this brief secret shopper style report!

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Secret Shopper Report: ChadsToolbox

Apr 21, 2010 Stuart 18 Comments

Today I will be reviewing my first shopping experience at ChadsToolbox. I have mostly heard good things about Chad’s, and figured it was time to check them out for myself. ChadsToolbox specializes in carrying quality European brands, such as Knipex and Wera, and several domestic brands. Details follow, but for the impatient I’ll cut to the chase – […]

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Secret Shopper Report: Wholesale Tool

Dec 8, 2009 Stuart 2 Comments

While we typically prefer ordering tools and supplies from a very short list of favorite retailers and distributors, we occasionally step out of our comfort zone and try out new suppliers. Our most recent new shopping experience was with Wholesale Tool. Wholesale Tool is a small supplier chain that specializes in industrial equipment and supplies, and […]

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Small Parts Inc

Sep 2, 2009 Stuart 4 Comments

Small Parts Inc is a fantastic distributor. While Small Parts specializes in – you guessed it, small specialty parts, their catalog now includes a huge selection of materials, parts, and tools. This is why we love ordering from Small Parts: Small Parts has a great selection of hard to find hand tools They also have a great […]

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MSC Industrial Supply

Jul 31, 2009 Stuart 4 Comments

MSC Industrial Supply is an industrial distributor that we are quite fond of. Why is MSC one of our favorite tool shops? Well, their prices are fair, especially on products in their sales flyers, there is no minimum order requirements, they have no qualms about selling to ordinary consumers, their customer service is fantastic, and […]

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