We have a huge ace hardware in our little town. It's locally owned and has just about everything you need. I haven't noticed food items but I'll look next time I'm there. They aren't the cheapest place to shop but they have saved the day for me plenty of times.
That’s why we are lucky to have them. They have harder to find stuff that isn’t really cheap quality. Unless you want to drive and pay more in gas jugs to find a harbor freight, etc.
My local Ace isn’t full of convenient store stuff. Lots of odds and ends and hardware. You might pay a bit more but if you don’t know we exactly what you’re doing, they offer a lot of help. They usually take me down and help me find the items. I figure I’m paying a little extra for their knowledge.
I think that skriggit (?) is a really good find . I have been looking for something that would be less damaging then a metal scraper and stronger than a thin plastic scraper for house cleaning tasks and that might be just what I want. To me, the beauty of Ace Hardware is the fact that as far as I understand each owner can specialize it in the way that he or she wants to do. And I think that makes for some really unique finds.
I enjoy this series and was hoping you'd go to an Ace or True Value. Doesn't surprise me what you found there. I grew up in rural Illinois where stores like Ace Hardware and True Value carried everything to keep someone from having to travel a ways for everyday items, like tools, hunting gear, small lawn equipment, small home appliances and electronics, personal grooming and basic electronics, and even some home & garden decor. If the local hardware store didn't have it, you probably didn't need it anyway. 😀 If you wanted large appliances and equipment, you drove to the city and shopped at Sears. 😀 Today, we think of convenience as cheaply made items, but that wasn't the case back then. I'm in my late-50's, by the way.
Ace Hardware is an interesting place, every store has a proprietary owner, and because of this, they all stock different things 😂 what they stock is also very interesting. I suspect you will find tools under $10 for your BugOut bag or emergency kits, but you’re right about the majority of the tools, (they are pricy). I’m excited you found the rods… you should take a closer look at the hardware, it’s interesting what you’ll find in those drawers you mentioned… I suspect you’ll find screwdriver bits for cheap there! Also, if they have a workstation at your store where they work on window rescreens or 🔑 key cutting, you should ask what other services they offer. Mine sharpens knives (for really cheap!)
Ace is a real hardware chain - you can find all the nuts and bolts and wire and tools to build things besides a house. Not just fix stuff you bought. And because the big box stores are selling so cheap, they had to diversify some. As someone else pointed out, they are able to stock what is useful locally and suits the owner. The employees are knowledgeable and treated better than a big box store.
Menards would be a good one if you have one in your area. Pretty fun video though, even if its light on the EDC. I have a cold forge chisel that I carry with me often, but I am looking at 1/4" ones online now... that size seems reasonable as a sub to a pry tool for EDC. And Lemon flavored anything is underrated, I am tempted to see if I can find that candy at my local AH. Cheers!
I love variety of products at Ace Hardware, but the prices... yeah. I try to be understanding for places that are more conveniently located. Even considering that, I can't justify their markup except on things I can only get there.
I think the reason they are normally more expensive is they are locally owned. Meaning they don't get the price breaks the other bid stores get by ordering quantity. That's just my guess could be completely wrong.
They are a franchise. They pay a percentage of all sales to ACE Hardware Corporation. Thats why. McDonald’s is also but still kind of cheap because of the huge amount of sales!
A Maglite Solitaire is usually available at most stores, beats out that energizer flashlight. 1 AAA battery gets you a lot of run time, something small, lightweight, compact, and so easy to use on a keychain.
I shop at Ace regularly. Mine has everything from horse gear to a small post office to a lumber yard. They cost more. They just do. *But* they also pay their workers more, and those folk know their stuff. And I can actually find an employee, unlike in the big box stores. I wouldn't pay more without a reason, and my reason is that they are locally owned. If you want American jobs to be available, you gotta pay folk who are making and doing here in America. Feels like a fair trade to me for the prices.
The bully kids had that bat where I grew up. Remember the other fatter bat? That one was fun for sword fighting and didn't hurt all that much. Although some of the funniest times were when that 3-4 year old boy got ahold of that skinny bat and would swing wildly at us while we ran around just outside the swing radius 😂
I love Ace Hardware. I hate tying to find things in the big box stores......and the help in those places is usually useless...if you can even find somebody......Those corn tongs bring back memories.....LOL
I like Ace for what it is - convenient. The nearest Ace is about a mile from my house vs. about 6 miles to HD. Yes, Ace is pricey and sometimes I find what I'm looking for. But for me, it's about driving a mile to (hopefully) find what I need when I'm in the middle of a job and I need that whatever item right away. Beats sitting in traffic to go to HD and killing a hour.
I had one of those football-shaped coin purses when I was in college. I kept quarters in it so that I could grab it when I took a basket of laundry to my dorm’s laundry room. (The washers and dryers were all coin-operated in those days.)
Really been enjoying this series. Bit of an unusual haul this time though. I used to have one of those rubber coin purse things too. Blast from the past.
Great video Dominic, I have this flexible Keysmart, and prefer it over the metal ones. I was using an older Key Ninja but found it a bit short for most keys, but liked the flashlight on it. Definitely like the idea of the 1/4 " cold chisel as a prybar. Cheers 🇨🇦
Scrigit seems useful. 👍 Can see how it would be good for a kid, but I've always made fun of the avocado tools. Not of fan of having so many specialty kitchen accessories. Somebody gifted me a quesadilla maker once. Never used.
I agree they’re more expensive. In many things, like power tools, they r the same. Plus they have member deals which are free. Most people in rural America, have access to an Ace hardware more than Home Depot Lowe’s so keep the vids comign
Our local ace here was not that great. As another person mentioned I think the owners of the individual Ace store can choose what they stock. That work both good and bad as the one here stocked waaaay off brand stuff then charged more than name brand stuff. I bought white paint from there once and no amount of shaking or stirred kept it from applying like milk. I can only imagine it sat there since the doors opened no telling how many decades ago. So I was not impressed the reason why I would go there and I think is the real strategy of Ace is that it was close to home and I think they put it closer to the communities than Home depot. So it's convience I'd guess. Anyways I don't go there anymore due to the fact a 10 wheeler dump truck literally drove through the front door 8-10 months ago.
Recently found out one of my local Ace stores carries Leatherman, Gerber, SAK, CRKT and a bunch of other edc brands. I can't afford to go back to that store again lol
I love the wiffle ball & bat had a lot of fun with it growing up until my mom started using it to beat us with. After that it went to my friends house and away from her.
Why don’t you travel around to non-chain stores? Independent hardware stores are fascinating. The older, the better. Like D E Turner & Co Hardware Store in Mooresville, NC.
Around here all Ace hardwares carry LED Maglite flashlights, including my locally owned small town Ace. They also carry Nebo which isn't the best, but they have some not so terrible useful lights. I like the NEBO slim for the money, $18 for a compact thin simple rechargeable light with a decent output. Btw when it comes to tools, Home Depot no longer sells real hammers which kind of kills them in my book. All they sell now are crappy Chinese imports which I consider worthless hammer shaped objects that I wouldn't touch with a 10' pole. They dropped Vaughan & Bushnell ( they own / make Dasco pro too ) almost 2 years ago, dropped Estwing not too long ago. Yes Ace hardware prices are more expensive, but the big Ace hardwares do sometimes have a better selection of hand tools than Home Depot. That being said I have recently discovered that Home Depot isn't really that great. Living in a small rural town I have to go to the city for any major shopping and the city I usually go to has a HD, but the other city I go to less often happens to have a Lowes as well which I discovered is much better when I had to go there for an item that was out of stock at the home depot.
I can't bring myself to buy a Maglite. I can't patronize a company that refuses to update technology and carry the exact same flawed design for 30 years.
@@maxlvledc I thought you really liked the AAA led minimag for the $14 price because the LED has a fairly high intensity ? Personally I really like Maglite for toolbox, workshop, and nightstand duty. Their only model that really fits my size preferences for EDC is the LED Solitaire but It ended up in a toolbox as well because I can't put a clip on it that won't slide off. I understand the lacking technology but their lights still get the job done, and they've managed to stay in their expected price bracket while continuing to pay Americans to make their products under good working conditions. I definitely get it and no longer choose Maglite for EDC because of these reasons, but I'm still a fan and buyer of their products for other uses.
Nite ize make quality products I have the smallest g clip for my ps4 leatherman I carry everyday. Also its nice they have brass rods ill have to consider that when getting rods for victorinox mods.
Coast has great lights. They’re at most stores. No idea If they’re at ace. Streamlight too pricey and terrible warranty process Also, has workers And they’re happy to Help with different knowledge. Home Depot Lowe’s generally has no Workers U want to help u. They just grab the phone app, Same One I have on my phone.
I agree they’re more expensive. In many things, like power tools, they r the same. Plus they have member deals which are free. Most people in rural America, have access to an Ace hardware more than Home Depot Lowe’s so keep the vids Also they have pre assembled bbq, like traeger and green egg. They have engine repair. They’re more expensive, but everything is more in rural America and ace is the most reasonable price. Check out rural grocery stores, they’re our rip off
I think I'm cancelling the subscription to your channel.. Your recommendations are becoming very expensive for me 😜 I'm visiting US and in one week I already bought the icon ratchet with bites set from hardware freight and two skilcraft aviator b3 pen/pencils .. 😊 jokes aside both fantastic recommendations and after today's video in saving myself a trip to ACE , I want to go to Home Depot though. Thanks for your videos
NOT after that trip to Tractor Supply and the CRAP Crescent Screwdriver I'll stick with the CRAP I know at WalMart, it's a shorter drive there & back again Enjoy The Collapse 🤪 The Fall Of The Empire 😠😡🤬💥💀
We have a huge ace hardware in our little town. It's locally owned and has just about everything you need. I haven't noticed food items but I'll look next time I'm there. They aren't the cheapest place to shop but they have saved the day for me plenty of times.
That’s why we are lucky to have them. They have harder to find stuff that isn’t really cheap quality. Unless you want to drive and pay more in gas jugs to find a harbor freight, etc.
My local Ace isn’t full of convenient store stuff. Lots of odds and ends and hardware. You might pay a bit more but if you don’t know we exactly what you’re doing, they offer a lot of help. They usually take me down and help me find the items. I figure I’m paying a little extra for their knowledge.
I think that skriggit (?) is a really good find . I have been looking for something that would be less damaging then a metal scraper and stronger than a thin plastic scraper for house cleaning tasks and that might be just what I want.
To me, the beauty of Ace Hardware is the fact that as far as I understand each owner can specialize it in the way that he or she wants to do. And I think that makes for some really unique finds.
I think the pencil shaped chisel was the thing, I'd buy off this list.
I bought a set of those punches/chisels...
Overall very good, but the punches are easy to beat out with a generic nail set.
I enjoy this series and was hoping you'd go to an Ace or True Value. Doesn't surprise me what you found there. I grew up in rural Illinois where stores like Ace Hardware and True Value carried everything to keep someone from having to travel a ways for everyday items, like tools, hunting gear, small lawn equipment, small home appliances and electronics, personal grooming and basic electronics, and even some home & garden decor. If the local hardware store didn't have it, you probably didn't need it anyway. 😀 If you wanted large appliances and equipment, you drove to the city and shopped at Sears. 😀 Today, we think of convenience as cheaply made items, but that wasn't the case back then. I'm in my late-50's, by the way.
Ace Hardware is an interesting place, every store has a proprietary owner, and because of this, they all stock different things 😂 what they stock is also very interesting. I suspect you will find tools under $10 for your BugOut bag or emergency kits, but you’re right about the majority of the tools, (they are pricy). I’m excited you found the rods… you should take a closer look at the hardware, it’s interesting what you’ll find in those drawers you mentioned… I suspect you’ll find screwdriver bits for cheap there! Also, if they have a workstation at your store where they work on window rescreens or 🔑 key cutting, you should ask what other services they offer. Mine sharpens knives (for really cheap!)
Ace is a real hardware chain - you can find all the nuts and bolts and wire and tools to build things besides a house. Not just fix stuff you bought. And because the big box stores are selling so cheap, they had to diversify some. As someone else pointed out, they are able to stock what is useful locally and suits the owner. The employees are knowledgeable and treated better than a big box store.
Menards would be a good one if you have one in your area.
Pretty fun video though, even if its light on the EDC. I have a cold forge chisel that I carry with me often, but I am looking at 1/4" ones online now... that size seems reasonable as a sub to a pry tool for EDC.
And Lemon flavored anything is underrated, I am tempted to see if I can find that candy at my local AH. Cheers!
Olight I3E about $10 for black $13 for other colors.
I3T EOS AROUND $20 depending on color.
Both use single AAA and work great with Eneloop batteries.
I love variety of products at Ace Hardware, but the prices... yeah. I try to be understanding for places that are more conveniently located. Even considering that, I can't justify their markup except on things I can only get there.
I think the reason they are normally more expensive is they are locally owned. Meaning they don't get the price breaks the other bid stores get by ordering quantity. That's just my guess could be completely wrong.
They are a franchise. They pay a percentage of all sales to ACE Hardware Corporation. Thats why. McDonald’s is also but still kind of cheap because of the huge amount of sales!
A Maglite Solitaire is usually available at most stores, beats out that energizer flashlight. 1 AAA battery gets you a lot of run time, something small, lightweight, compact, and so easy to use on a keychain.
Big Lots, Dollar General [Market], and Dollar Tree sometimes turn up interesting items.
I shop at Ace regularly. Mine has everything from horse gear to a small post office to a lumber yard. They cost more. They just do. *But* they also pay their workers more, and those folk know their stuff. And I can actually find an employee, unlike in the big box stores. I wouldn't pay more without a reason, and my reason is that they are locally owned. If you want American jobs to be available, you gotta pay folk who are making and doing here in America. Feels like a fair trade to me for the prices.
ACE has been my choice for years. Unlike the “Big Box” stores, ACE staff approach you and they are knowledgeable.
The bully kids had that bat where I grew up. Remember the other fatter bat? That one was fun for sword fighting and didn't hurt all that much. Although some of the funniest times were when that 3-4 year old boy got ahold of that skinny bat and would swing wildly at us while we ran around just outside the swing radius 😂
I love Ace Hardware. I hate tying to find things in the big box stores......and the help in those places is usually useless...if you can even find somebody......Those corn tongs bring back memories.....LOL
I like Ace for what it is - convenient. The nearest Ace is about a mile from my house vs. about 6 miles to HD. Yes, Ace is pricey and sometimes I find what I'm looking for. But for me, it's about driving a mile to (hopefully) find what I need when I'm in the middle of a job and I need that whatever item right away. Beats sitting in traffic to go to HD and killing a hour.
I had one of those football-shaped coin purses when I was in college. I kept quarters in it so that I could grab it when I took a basket of laundry to my dorm’s laundry room. (The washers and dryers were all coin-operated in those days.)
Really been enjoying this series. Bit of an unusual haul this time though.
I used to have one of those rubber coin purse things too. Blast from the past.
Great video Dominic, I have this flexible Keysmart, and prefer it over the metal ones. I was using an older Key Ninja but found it a bit short for most keys, but liked the flashlight on it. Definitely like the idea of the 1/4 " cold chisel as a prybar. Cheers 🇨🇦
This is such a great theme 👍😆
I love watching these collection videos because 75% of these products aren't sold in my country.
I think Ace is going for a country store type of vibe. I love the ones near me!
Scrigit seems useful. 👍
Can see how it would be good for a kid, but I've always made fun of the avocado tools. Not of fan of having so many specialty kitchen accessories. Somebody gifted me a quesadilla maker once. Never used.
This looks fun and hilarious. I think I I’ve owned the avocado slicer thing 😂
I agree they’re more expensive. In many things, like power tools, they r the same. Plus they have member deals which are free. Most people in rural America, have access to an Ace hardware more than Home Depot Lowe’s so keep the vids comign
I have that Energizer flashlight. I keep it in my bathroom medicine cabinet for when I need to see what just got in my eye.
1:31 🎵 The yeellow finger f**ker upper! Owwwie!🎵
Are you going to continue this and bump up to $20 limit? Also planning on hitting tractor supply?
I have noticed at true value that they have a Milwaukee tradesmans knife for 20-25 bucks but on home depot app it $15
How about REI, LL Bean, or other online vendors?
Well..that's either too easy, or I'd rather just do amazon.
I live in an area with a lot of Amish, so all our hardware stores have a food prep / canning section. Just token it for granted, I guess.
Our local ace here was not that great. As another person mentioned I think the owners of the individual Ace store can choose what they stock. That work both good and bad as the one here stocked waaaay off brand stuff then charged more than name brand stuff.
I bought white paint from there once and no amount of shaking or stirred kept it from applying like milk. I can only imagine it sat there since the doors opened no telling how many decades ago.
So I was not impressed the reason why I would go there and I think is the real strategy of Ace is that it was close to home and I think they put it closer to the communities than Home depot. So it's convience I'd guess. Anyways I don't go there anymore due to the fact a 10 wheeler dump truck literally drove through the front door 8-10 months ago.
Recently found out one of my local Ace stores carries Leatherman, Gerber, SAK, CRKT and a bunch of other edc brands. I can't afford to go back to that store again lol
Episode reminds me of my wife…Goes to the dollar store, buys a bunch of junk and justifies it because it was only a dollar. 😂
Wiffle ball should be an Olympic sport. Lawn darts should be an X-Games event.
Coast has great lights. They’re at most stores. No idea
If they’re at ace. Streamlight too pricey and terrible warranty process
I love the wiffle ball & bat had a lot of fun with it growing up until my mom started using it to beat us with. After that it went to my friends house and away from her.
Why don’t you travel around to non-chain stores? Independent hardware stores are fascinating. The older, the better. Like D E Turner & Co Hardware Store in Mooresville, NC.
My Ace Hardware in Oregon is still a hardware store. It doesn't have any of this stuff.
Around here all Ace hardwares carry LED Maglite flashlights, including my locally owned small town Ace.
They also carry Nebo which isn't the best, but they have some not so terrible useful lights.
I like the NEBO slim for the money, $18 for a compact thin simple rechargeable light with a decent output.
Btw when it comes to tools, Home Depot no longer sells real hammers which kind of kills them in my book.
All they sell now are crappy Chinese imports which I consider worthless hammer shaped objects that I wouldn't touch with a 10' pole.
They dropped Vaughan & Bushnell ( they own / make Dasco pro too ) almost 2 years ago, dropped Estwing not too long ago.
Yes Ace hardware prices are more expensive, but the big Ace hardwares do sometimes have a better selection of hand tools than Home Depot.
That being said I have recently discovered that Home Depot isn't really that great.
Living in a small rural town I have to go to the city for any major shopping and the city I usually go to has a HD, but the other city I go to less often happens to have a Lowes as well which I discovered is much better when I had to go there for an item that was out of stock at the home depot.
I can't bring myself to buy a Maglite. I can't patronize a company that refuses to update technology and carry the exact same flawed design for 30 years.
@@maxlvledc I thought you really liked the AAA led minimag for the $14 price because the LED has a fairly high intensity ?
Personally I really like Maglite for toolbox, workshop, and nightstand duty.
Their only model that really fits my size preferences for EDC is the LED Solitaire but It ended up in a toolbox as well because I can't put a clip on it that won't slide off.
I understand the lacking technology but their lights still get the job done, and they've managed to stay in their expected price bracket while continuing to pay Americans to make their products under good working conditions.
I definitely get it and no longer choose Maglite for EDC because of these reasons, but I'm still a fan and buyer of their products for other uses.
have you done big lots?
could you do a review on the titan tools micro bit driver 90 tooth ratchet?
You should go to a bass pro shops next or maybe Cabela’s
I don't remember using them like swords. But I remember my brother and I tried to take out each other's knees.
GOT MY GIANT MOUSE REO MAGNACUT....BEST....FOLDER...EVER ! FACT
I've never heard of someone "adoring" a food item. I adore nachos?
Nite ize make quality products I have the smallest g clip for my ps4 leatherman I carry everyday. Also its nice they have brass rods ill have to consider that when getting rods for victorinox mods.
Coast has great lights. They’re at most stores. No idea
If they’re at ace. Streamlight too pricey and terrible warranty process
Also, has workers
And they’re happy to
Help with different knowledge. Home Depot
Lowe’s generally has no
Workers
U want to help u. They just grab the phone app,
Same
One I have on my phone.
I agree they’re more expensive. In many things, like power tools, they r the same. Plus they have member deals which are free. Most people in rural America, have access to an Ace hardware more than Home Depot Lowe’s so keep the vids
Also they have pre assembled bbq, like traeger and green egg. They have engine repair. They’re more expensive, but everything is more in rural America and ace is the most reasonable price. Check out rural grocery stores, they’re our rip off
If I lived in the city I wouldn’t shop at ace, unless u just like the smaller store than Home Depot Lowe’s. But we love it out here
Warning ⚠️ that peeler is super sharp and would not recommend for a child learning, my wife just got some!!!
Ace Hardware Stores are Franchises, the owner would be the one to bring in convenience store stuff.
Oh man, the sting and the thwack of the waffle bat. 😖
14:10 they are called spudger’s
Different..!
I think I'm cancelling the subscription to your channel.. Your recommendations are becoming very expensive for me 😜 I'm visiting US and in one week I already bought the icon ratchet with bites set from hardware freight and two skilcraft aviator b3 pen/pencils .. 😊 jokes aside both fantastic recommendations and after today's video in saving myself a trip to ACE , I want to go to Home Depot though.
Thanks for your videos
I don't think I'm supposed to be this early
The scrigit on uk Amazon is 27 pounds 😂
A lot of this stuff is dollar store junk, over priced. It is a good hardware and lumberyard.
NOT after that trip to Tractor Supply and the CRAP Crescent Screwdriver
I'll stick with the CRAP I know at WalMart, it's a shorter drive there & back again
Enjoy The Collapse 🤪
The Fall Of The Empire
😠😡🤬💥💀
Seem like impulse buys. Corn cob holders? Really? Your an adult you can hold corn
Cool finds! Ace needs more deals on tools
squatch has been in controversy 😬
What kind of controversy?
Please stop filming this type of video I can't resist of buying all this stuff 🥲
Lols