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Willie-Wildkit 03-26-2024 09:13 AM

Use the Lowe’s online ordering for repeat items like fertilizer, light bulbs, filters, lawn bags, etc. they will bring the order out and load it in your car.

kimgarwel12@gmail.com 03-26-2024 09:42 AM

My husband went to the Lowe's on 466A the other day to get a bunch of stuff and there were no cashier checkouts open. He had to stand in line at the self-checkouts. When he got there to scan his stuff, there wasn't tags on some of it so he scanned what he could and then called for the checkout person who handed him a book and told him to look through it, pick out what he was buying and scan the code into the register. He was livid by then, told her "I don't work here. YOU do!!" He handed the book back, told her to void out everything he'd scanned and pushed his cart down to the garden center where he checked out with the one cashier that was out there! It's ridiculous!! Self-checkouts are NOT faster when this kind of thing happens and when someone has a full cart to scan. In this day and age when everyone is in a hurry and has no patience for long lines and this kind of thing, this just isn't going to work!!

Michael G. 03-26-2024 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2315407)

Ace is light years ahead in terms of customer service. Yes, they are more expensive, but many times it's worth it...

And have you notice who works there?
It's all older talented knowledgeable gentleman/ladies, (probably from the villages) that know how to treat people right and knows what a 50 hour work week is like.

Karmanng 03-26-2024 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Cassieb (Post 2315069)
Lowe’s in Wildwood is one of the worst stores. Checkout lanes backed up into the aisles, one checkout person in both the main store and the garden center. They rarely bring their shopping carts in. Can’t wait for the new Home Depot, hopefully they will show Lowe’s how to run a business.

didnt have a problem at either one when I went

Irishfxm 03-26-2024 10:42 AM

“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”
― Benjamin Franklin
Go to Ace

dewilson58 03-26-2024 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Krfrea (Post 2315533)
The place is a mess with inventory and equipment in the isles etc.

Welcome to ToTV

Funny what draws people out after years.

Shipping up to Boston 03-26-2024 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Irishfxm (Post 2315657)
“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”
― Benjamin Franklin
Go to Ace

Ben Franklin....five and dime stores. Miss that s*it!

retiredguy123 03-26-2024 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Irishfxm (Post 2315657)
“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”
― Benjamin Franklin
Go to Ace

Sometimes, but today, the low price seems to be what most people go for.

Shipping up to Boston 03-26-2024 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2315625)
And have you notice who works there?
It's all older talented knowledgeable gentleman/ladies, (probably from the villages) that know how to treat people right and knows what a 50 hour work week is like.

Maybe the one you frequent. Across the country Ace and True Value stores are locally owned and operated. Owner(s) always on site. Invested in their communities and usually anchored in a city or towns business district. We’ve lost our way. Btw...PM me when Arthur Blank stops by your local HD!

Marmaduke 03-26-2024 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2315071)
My main issue with the Wildwood Lowes is that it is a smaller store than the Lady Lake store, so they often do not have what I need. Amazon sells everything that Lowes does and more and usually for a lower price. The only reason to travel to Lowes is for something that I need immediately. I went there once for a hacksaw and they didn't have one. Go figure.

Agreed. I needed a cheap hatchet to dig a 4-6' trench to re-route an irrigation break, which was UNDER a corner of the porch.
I found out that there is no such thing as a cheap hatchet anymore, especially during my 2nd stop to Walmart. $35.00.

Since Ì have never needed a hatchet before, I doubt that I'll ever need it again.
I ended up borrowing one from a neighbor for 10 minutes.

A shovel would have been a hard choice for what I was doing.
Driving to Leesburg to trade horn, likewise.

retiredguy123 03-26-2024 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Marmaduke (Post 2315759)
Agreed. I needed a cheap hatchet to dig a 4-6' trench to re-route an irrigation break, which was UNDER a corner of the porch.
I found out that there is no such thing as a cheap hatchet anymore, especially during my 2nd stop to Walmart. $35.00.

Since Ì have never needed a hatchet before, I doubt that I'll ever need it again.
I ended up borrowing one from a neighbor for 10 minutes.

A shovel would have been a hard choice for what I was doing.
Driving to Leesburg to trade horn, likewise.

Amazon has many hatchets, starting at $6.99. It is my go to place for everything. More selections, lower price.

kkingston57 03-26-2024 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodneysblue (Post 2315561)
They can’t get people to work.

Starting pay at a WaWa is higher

kkingston57 03-26-2024 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kimgarwel12@gmail.com (Post 2315622)
My husband went to the Lowe's on 466A the other day to get a bunch of stuff and there were no cashier checkouts open. He had to stand in line at the self-checkouts. When he got there to scan his stuff, there wasn't tags on some of it so he scanned what he could and then called for the checkout person who handed him a book and told him to look through it, pick out what he was buying and scan the code into the register. He was livid by then, told her "I don't work here. YOU do!!" He handed the book back, told her to void out everything he'd scanned and pushed his cart down to the garden center where he checked out with the one cashier that was out there! It's ridiculous!! Self-checkouts are NOT faster when this kind of thing happens and when someone has a full cart to scan. In this day and age when everyone is in a hurry and has no patience for long lines and this kind of thing, this just isn't going to work!!

Very true and poignant. One of the main reasons, we go to Aldi is that there is not a self check out and employees move things faster. They destroy the "savings concept" on self check out.

mlmarr 03-27-2024 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Cassieb (Post 2315069)
Lowe’s in Wildwood is one of the worst stores. Checkout lanes backed up into the aisles, one checkout person in both the main store and the garden center. They rarely bring their shopping carts in. Can’t wait for the new Home Depot, hopefully they will show Lowe’s how to run a business.

Sign of the times, too many big box stores and no one willing to work, don't count on Home Depot to be any better ..
times like this either deal with it, change the time or day you shop or go to work and help out.. its all service ended industries.. been to medical lately.. its all the same..

Relax ..

defrey12 03-27-2024 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kkingston57 (Post 2315256)
Know someone who works there. Told me that they will be hiring more people. Let's see if that will help. Doubt it as others paying more. Buckees pays more. Not enough young worker bees in Central Florida

That’s a joke! For every three they hire, two quit within a week. I lasted three weeks. They DO NOT care about their employees or them having a schedule. AI does the scheduling and the new manager thinks it’s GREAT! And then wonders why there is the turnover there is…bonafide idiot!


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