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Originally Posted by NoMo50
Doubtful, and Ace is hardly a mom & pop outfit. There are many niches in the hardware world that Ace fills, that HD and Lowe's do not. Need just a couple specialized fasteners? Ace is the place. Need a propane tank refilled? Ace again. Also, Ace usually employs very knowledgeable people who can offer valuable assistance. Often times their staff are retired tradesmen. There will always be a place for Ace.
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I don't know how they can make a profit selling specialized fasteners. I also don't know how they can find knowledgeable people when they pay lower wages than Home Depot and Lowes. Go figure.