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REDCART
01-07-2013, 10:37 PM
For anyone living South of 466a, there's a convenient place to buy hardware items or for a guy to easily spend an hour just browsing. Sparr Building Supply has plumbing, irrigation, electrical, paint, lumber, tools, pet food, and just about everything else you might need from Lowes or Home Depot. but don't want to make the trip. I guess a farm supply might be more accurate to describe Sparr, tucked away at the end of Powell Rd and 44. If you didn't know it's there, you could easily miss it.

Of course, there's also Ace Hardware in Wildwood on the East side of 301 about 1/2mile South of 466a. it's in an old abandoned shopping Center opposite Hardees, another store very easily missed.

KeepingItReal
01-07-2013, 11:55 PM
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philnpat
01-08-2013, 07:20 AM
Of course, there's also Ace Hardware in Wildwood on the East side of 301 about 1/2mile South of 466a. it's in an old abandoned shopping Center opposite Hardees, another store very easily missed.[/QUOTE]

I wouldn't call the location of Ace Hardware an abandoned shopping center. There is a Post Office, barber, flooring store, Save-a-Lot grocery store and a furniture store and a couple of others. Try them all. We have and have been pleased with what we've found.

mulligan
01-08-2013, 07:25 AM
There's also one of the most interesting antique stores there. If you visit, make sure you have at least a couple of hours to browse.

Cantwaittoarrive
01-08-2013, 07:39 AM
I go out of my way ro advoid the big retail hardware stores so I will give them a try Thanks

pooh
01-08-2013, 07:44 AM
We've been going to Sparr for a couple of years now. It's an interesting store, seems to have what we need and getting there is a breeze. One thing....when the baby chicks arrive.....what a noise....LOLOLOL.

Bogie Shooter
01-08-2013, 07:44 AM
More info Wildwood Ace Hardware


Ace Hardware (http://www.acehardware.com/mystore/index.jsp;jsessionid=7RqvQsJcCzRC3mLJnjb79GnvzFJh0 WGhLtN0fSPzq4TmP7q93Qv3!316240226?store=03126)

jblum315
01-08-2013, 07:52 AM
Of course, there's also Ace Hardware in Wildwood on the East side of 301 about 1/2mile South of 466a. it's in an old abandoned shopping Center opposite Hardees, another store very easily missed.

I wouldn't call the location of Ace Hardware an abandoned shopping center. There is a Post Office, barber, flooring store, Save-a-Lot grocery store and a furniture store and a couple of others. Try them all. We have and have been pleased with what we've found.[/QUOTE]

There's even a shortcut to that shopping center. Turn left off of 466A on Gamble St, just before you get to 301. At the stop sign turn right and the shopping center parking lot will be on your left.

Waynecarla
01-08-2013, 08:13 AM
We go to sparr's a lot when we're down there, Got all of our house paint there, weed and feed fertilizer.and lots more. The only thing I couldn't get there was the large air filter for the furnace, but they said they were trying to get hooked up with a dealer so they can have them available for customers. Nice store and friendly people, and not much traffic to deal with.:smiley:

Indydealmaker
01-08-2013, 09:23 AM
For anyone living South of 466a, there's a convenient place to buy hardware items or for a guy to easily spend an hour just browsing. Sparr Building Supply has plumbing, irrigation, electrical, paint, lumber, tools, pet food, and just about everything else you might need from Lowes or Home Depot. but don't want to make the trip. I guess a farm supply might be more accurate to describe Sparr, tucked away at the end of Powell Rd and 44. If you didn't know it's there, you could easily miss it.

Of course, there's also Ace Hardware in Wildwood on the East side of 301 about 1/2mile South of 466a. it's in an old abandoned shopping Center opposite Hardees, another store very easily missed.

Very friendly and helpful people! You can also exchange your propane tanks and get 24 hour ice.

BobnBev
01-08-2013, 09:34 AM
BIG supply of U-Haul equipment also.

NotGolfer
01-08-2013, 02:33 PM
Good to hear! We'll have to give them a visit! We moved from the midwest where we either did business with ACE or Menards! Miss Menards!!!

cquick
01-08-2013, 04:30 PM
Of course, there's also Ace Hardware in Wildwood on the East side of 301 about 1/2mile South of 466a. it's in an old abandoned shopping Center opposite Hardees, another store very easily missed.

I wouldn't call the location of Ace Hardware an abandoned shopping center. There is a Post Office, barber, flooring store, Save-a-Lot grocery store and a furniture store and a couple of others. Try them all. We have and have been pleased with what we've found.[/QUOTE]

I agree, I wouldn't call that shopping center abandoned.....I think Radio Shack is there too. I've been to the Ace Hardware there and the Post Office.

cquick
01-08-2013, 04:31 PM
Good to hear! We'll have to give them a visit! We moved from the midwest where we either did business with ACE or Menards! Miss Menards!!!

oh, my we had Menards in Sterling IL where I am from!

cquick
01-08-2013, 04:32 PM
We've been going to Sparr for a couple of years now. It's an interesting store, seems to have what we need and getting there is a breeze. One thing....when the baby chicks arrive.....what a noise....LOLOLOL.

The Sparr is a lot like Farm and Fleet stores in Illinois.

Shimpy
01-08-2013, 06:33 PM
I enjoy walking around Sparr. After all, where else can you buy a bull whip? No competition from Lowes or Home Depot there. My kind of store.

hotrodgirl
01-08-2013, 08:02 PM
I love Sparrs! Very convenient and I found them because I returned a U-Haul truck there. They were most helpful and friendly and have all sorts of good "stuff". Did not know about the discount, so thanks for sharing!!!

REDCART
01-08-2013, 08:53 PM
I wouldn't call the location of Ace Hardware an abandoned shopping center.

Please excuse my mischaracterization of the shopping center as abandoned. We've passed it dozens of time and it always appeared empty from 301. I'm happy to hear there's another Post Office available in the neighborhood.

Schaumburger
01-08-2013, 09:43 PM
Good to hear! We'll have to give them a visit! We moved from the midwest where we either did business with ACE or Menards! Miss Menards!!!

From the Menard's TV commercials...Save big money at Menards !!