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Ace Hardware

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64 complaints

Address

2200 Kensington Ct, Oak Brook, IL, 60523-2100

The complaints reveal serious issues with staff behavior and customer service at various Ace Hardware locations. The most common problems include rude, dismissive, and unhelpful employees who ignore customers, walk away mid-interaction, or provide deliberately poor service. Additional concerns include inflexible return policies, unprofessional management responses, false theft accusations, and instances of discrimination.

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Common Issues

45% (29)
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30% (19)
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15% (10)
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10% (6)
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Complaints

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Patricia Shimkas

Aug 10, 2020
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I was in the checkout line sometime after 5 pm 8/9/20 at Ace in Galt CA. The cashier was talking on the phone and at the same time ringing me up. No hello or smile or even eye contact. I interrupted her phone call to tell her I needed 4 bags of red mulch from outside, and please load into my vehicle.

She seemed very pleased to tell me they no longer load into customer's vehicles because a customer punched an employee in the face. Alright then, I just left without finishing my purchase. When I got home I called Ace and asked for a manager.

I got a supervisor instead, but I asked him if it was their policy not to load into customer's vehicles. I explained to him that the cashier didn't need to tell me all the details. we won't be able to do that today.

He never really answered my question…

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Tina Vigilante

Jul 3, 2020
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I love shopping at ACE everyone is so helpful and friendly, however, Cottonwood, AZ. has a mask requirement and this ACE store does not, most customers at this location were wearing masks including myself, 3 middle age male shoppers were not.

I overheard an employee say that a lot of workers called in sick at this ACE store because of Covid and I myself are high risk. You should have a sign at the door that says no mask, no service and enforce it! It's the law! Thank you!

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ann williams

Jul 1, 2020
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Is it corporate policy or local store policy not to protect employees or customers from Covid-19? Our local Ace Hardware has no protection of any kind. Employees not required to wear masks, no protection for cashiers, no social distancing marks in checkout line and no requirement for customers to wear masks.

It takes very little money or effort to be a responsible citizens and make small efforts to protect peoples' lives. Covid-19 is blowing up nationwide and in my local area. Why aren't you doing what you can to slow it down?

I will be boycotting my local Ace from today on. I have very little choice for shopping in my small town so it will be a sacrifice for me. Our local Wal-mart, All American Do-It and Tractor Supply are making an effort to protect their employees and their customers.…

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Kathryne A LeRoy

Jun 18, 2020
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While shopping in the nut and bolt room, an employee that harasses us every time my husband and I go into the store, came into the area we were in, asking if we needed help, My husband reply "no". the employee asked again if we needed help.

My husband again said "no". The employee replied in a snotty tone,"Well good for you then". Now I got angry because this is ongoing with this employee, harassing us as seniors, I spoke up and told him to leave the area calling him a puke.

The employee threaten to call the cops on us, then went and got his manager who sided with the employee and told us to leave. Well by now my husband is angry and we are trying to tell the manager the problem we have with this employee who is lying and grandstanding the situation to the manager who then told us to…

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Maricela herrera

May 20, 2020
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Went to the store wednesday may 20 and over heard a manager cussing at a worker in front on customers raising his voice.

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JoAnne Nolen

May 17, 2020
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Do not use this store for remodeling. The stores computer and the sales person working the computer did not correctly allow for correct size of kitchen appliance and store manager refuses to correct this error. Very unprofessional and not consumer driven.

It would be so simple for them to correct the error but as a result of their prompting and management this has been drawn out for over a year with no satisfactory response or resolution. The manager, Ron, was supposed to contact me via phone and has thus far failed to do so.

On the whole, very unprofessional and not consumer driven. Through no fault of my own I am left with a disaster. Gone are the days when such a service company would stand by their product and employee/sales representative, correct their errors and work diligently to…

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bruce denham

Aug 12, 2019
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train the staff tuoson broadway store needs to back off with the know it all stuff.the customer has a lifetime of repair and building experience,used ace in in four different states over 50 years.i know what i am looking for..dont care for a youngster at his first job getting condescending ,Loews is just down the road Thanks

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Judith Davis

Aug 11, 2019
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This past week, I stopped by to check out the 90% off sale. " An employee was outside so I mentioned I wanted two of the Adirondack chairs. He said my choice only applied to the two white chairs. I explained that the sign did not say that.

I spoke with the manager who said that there were small brown chairs that had sold, but the sign did not apply to the other chairs. She finally agreed to sell me one chair for the stated price, but would not let me have two.

I would appreciate your view on this, and a matching chair for the stated price. Thank you for your consideration.

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Kimbro Phillips

Jul 28, 2019
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when i told her dat the key didnt fit she refuse to do it right and she said i cuddnt have my money back i was respectable the entire time i was dere and she got very rude wit me and told me to leave and ace was my obly hope.

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Raul

Jul 17, 2019
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I have a complaint about the bad actitudes from a manager named dany Hanson in the store located in Jackson wyoming. I was there to pick up a stain paint. He insult me ,in front other costumers,and t grab me from my arm in two occasions ,I say don’t touch me and stay back,because him put his face front me and talk me lauded,this person is rude,I psico person.

He abuse of his position. I talk whit the owner about it,but probably nothing happen. I hope your corporation make something.

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Cindy Ramsey

Jul 1, 2019
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I went to Ace Hardware in N. Portland to purchase items that were advertised on sale in the ad that comes in the mail. When I couldn't locate the items I went to the customer service guy and he RUDELY informed me that this particular store didn't have those items in stock nor would they in the future..

And the advertisement was sent out by corporate and the stores don't have to carry the advertised products. Just curious why you even send out ads if they are not honored. Any feedback would be nice.

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JAY

Jun 10, 2019
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CHRIS WAS RUDE- SAID HE WAS A MANAGER VERY ABRASIVE- I WANTED TO BUY A CEILING FAN SWITCH- HE WAS RUDE AS SOON AS I WALKED IN ASKED FOR HELP TO FIND THE SWITCH! SO I WENT TO ANOTHER STORE- TERRIBLE CUST SVC

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allen j pannetta

May 9, 2019
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hello ace hardware i contacted you about a week ago about the ace store parking uhauls truck and trailers behind my house. my backyard is open to the parking lot,the houses by the designated parking area have trees,bushes to block view of the fleet of uhauls the store is still having trouble parking all the uhauls in their designated parking area.

my house is far from the ace store,the wife and i really dont want to see uhauls(eye soars) when we sit in our backyard and watch are gardens and relax. i hope you can get them to park in there designated spaces which are out of our view and not behind my house.

i have been complaining and it seems that no one at the store cares about the home owners in the back of the shopping center . the store is located at 30130 lakeshore blvd. willowick…

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Hilda M Roberts

May 2, 2019
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Ace hardware advertised Scotts Turf builder for $21.95 with a bag or Scott weed filler free on 24 thru April 29, 2019. When I went to purchase the product the store in Webster Springs, WV 26288 was sold out and I was given a rain check. When I went back to purchase it the clerk informed that the owners would not honor the rain check.

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Linda L Clark IN San Diego, CA @ Clairemont Towne Square

Jan 30, 2019
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I began working at Clairemont Crown Ace Hardware in March 2015. I loved working at this store. The staff was fun to work with. I kinda felt like they were my extended family. We all supported each other, on and off work, well at least the majority.

I was hired as a cashier and I worked my way up to head cashier. My reviews I received were fabulous. Fast forward to September 2017. The last review I received was so great, I had to laminate It, because I was so proud of it.

Next thing I know, I'm called into the manager's office and told I'm being suspended because another staff member has filed a complaint against me. Saying this person overheard me offering an illegal substance to a fellow associate and that it is company policy to suspend the accused party and the accusing party, while…

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Steven Asher

Jan 17, 2019
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Bought a stihl chainsaw at Keith's ace hardware in Brady TX. The saw had issues,and upon returning it was made to feel like I was ignorant. I have been using chainsaws for years. Very poor customer service and attitude. They are Johnny on the spot when selling you something,but God forbid you try and bring something in with an issue.

Will never shop ace again thanks to big Mack !

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Patricia Stickels

Dec 8, 2018
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On 12/8/2018 - 4:46 pm. I went to this store in between working 2 jobs. The woman ahead of me was chatty, and while checking out, held up the transaction by taking a cell phone call. This was allowed while people were waiting.

When I called the manager, he said they don't do anything about that. So it was okay with this manager that people were held up while this woman was on a cell phone call. Bad customer service.

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Mr. Joe Frogg

Nov 20, 2018
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Gentle(wo)men, I was sold the wrong item. Called another Ace to see if you had the right item (answer yes we have 5 in stock). Was assured that you did & had 5 in stock & double checked price (matched to Ace website price).

Get to store, an associate asked if she could help, told her what I needed & she just point's to an aisle & say's it's over there & leave's me hanging. I gp over to look for & can't find, go back to here & ask's for her help & she get's an attitude like I bothering her.

She get's another associate to help. He look's & look's & is getting upset at me that it's taking so long to find (which he finally doe's). I ask him the price & he give's me a different one from the website & I ask him to go look it up (I'm wasting his time now).

He finally find's & agree's with me…

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C.Larsen

Oct 22, 2018
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I was supposedly hired for merchandising position at a small hometown store. They had me work almost 2 weeks claimed i was not performing my job to their satisfaction and because I wasn't in there system or in the payroll since I worked with no w2 or I9 form on place.

They didn't have to pay me for my hours. I thought that was against federal business law. I am not nor did I sign a independent contractor waver to work on the property. And they have employees who are using illegal drugs on the premises and working under the influence.

It truly saddens me, love ace hardware, and the idea that this franchised store degrades the Ace Hardware name is sickning. Plan to present my case to the labor commission. I hope my complaint will be received at corporate level. I consider this…

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Joy

Oct 6, 2018
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Good day,

Sept. 30, 2018 I went to Ace Hardware SM City Iloilo Branch, Iloilo City to redeem 5 BDO original charged slip, I would like to complain your Manager/Supervisor Mr Robito Roquero Jr. who processed my transactions, because of his "Incompetence" 2 charged slip was error message already redeemed, this is impossible because I presented to him all original charged slip, then the remaining 3 was processed by his staff and was all successful.

I will not accept that I was denied of my priveleged for redemption.

I hope this matter will be resolved at the soonest time possible.

Thank you

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Bruce A Campbell

Jun 12, 2018
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Left two sun screens to be repaired paid in advance for the service ,only to return to find both sunscreens cover in regular screen. Sure happy I had my sales slip would have had to pay twice for the wrong screen material .

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Roy A. Gross

Apr 29, 2018
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only trying to fix a problem. com keeps getting my rewards points, and she is wandering why since she has never purchased an item, or filled out any forms for Ace Hardware. com placed there. I really don't remember getting emails, but I get your mail often.

I have been going to Ace for over 30 years, and would hope this problem can be fixed. How does someones Email get placed there if she didn't do it, and either have I? She is still in High School.

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Jerald s fike

Apr 14, 2018
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If ace is going to advertise on fox, I will no longer do business with ace.

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Worth McAlister

Apr 7, 2018
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If it is true that Ace Corporation has drop Laura Ingraham, as much as I like dealing with nice people and great service at Saine's Ace Hardware my family and will have to take my business to True Value here in Lincolnton, NC. Quiet a few of my few have expressed the same view for their hardware shopping.

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K Harrington

Apr 6, 2018
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Why did you have to pull your advertisement from Laura Ingraham? You really have made a mistake by doing so. You have lost my business and that of many others. Just because she had as much right to her freedom of speech as David Hogg. How sad for you.

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Marie Lyle

Mar 29, 2018
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The experience at Ace in Hillside 226 Long Avenue, Hillside NJ 07205 I went to purchase the paints that was on sale and the saleslady who was at the location was very nasty. She did not have anything that I asked for oh I sold out of pastel colors jumping to conclusions before I could ask a question just blurting out things I dont give rain checks I did not even ask for a rain check.

She acted as if we were criminals and we did not come to spend money. If this store is in our community she should not be treating people in the hostile nasty way that she did. I dont understand what was her problem I came at not even 4:30 in the day not at the end it was apparent she had a problem serving us.

I hope to never experience this kind of mistreatment again.

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Fredrick Swink

Feb 13, 2018
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I bought a 30 gallon hot water heater no the 2-8 took it back on 2-9 they didn't have one to replace the one i returned and said it w take up 7days to get my 428$ they called me on the 2-12 said they was bringing one from Jacksonville store i got there they wanted me to pay another 428$ i will. Never shop at ace hardware

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robert radan

Dec 10, 2017
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my son went in to ace with a belt sander he bought there it did not have the bag for it and there was a disagreement with my son and your manager calvin james franks and to day my son went in to buy a plug your manager told him to get the hell out of his store and push him all that is on the cameras my son filed a cop report on him when i went in before any of that happen i was treated like shit from your workers and

calvin and i have not went in sence then if nothting is done about this i will put it on face book

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robert radan

Dec 9, 2017
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my son went in to ace with a belt sander he bought there it did not have the bag for it and there was a disagreement with my son and your manager calvin james franks and to day my son went in to buy a plug your manager told him to get the hell out of his store and push him all that is on the cameras my son filed a cop report on him when i went in before any of that happen i was treated like shit from your workers and

calvin and i have not went in sence then if nothting is done about this i will put it on face book

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Troy

Aug 6, 2017
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one register open and the line was backed up to the rear of the store while the MANAGER stood around doing nothing. This is store # 3374 in Daytona Beach,Fl. Do not go there they suck.

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Shane

Nov 14, 2016
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Purchase a refill on a 40lb propane tank. Was told someone would come out and fill it. Went back into the store repeatedly asked for tank to be filled. After 45 mins was told they were sorry and only 2 people working the floor

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Daniel Burkett

Nov 9, 2016
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I went to Three Fountains Ace Hardware on 11/4/2016 to buy paint. 56. I told them I had a coupon for a free gallon of paint with my Ace Rewards but had forgotten it, and since the painter was waiting I would bring it back to them.

They said nothing, checked me out and I paid for my paint. I then went back to the store with the receipt thinking they would refund me the amount of one gallon of paint. Instead they told me to go home and get all six gallons of paint and bring them back and they would start all over again.

First of all my painter was waiting on me and had opened some of the paint. I am standing there with the receipt and she had just checked me out, is she not smart enough to know how to refund one gallon of paint.

This was totally ridiculous and I am fed up with this store.

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Lawrence Meissner

May 17, 2016
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I bought 2 shower heads (40078) and they both whistle, I was wondering why they do this. I usually trust Ace when shopping for hardware, but cannot find a technical support line to call and get some help with my plumbing install.

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ralph marcario

Jan 10, 2016
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Well this is what really got me, I live in ft. Myers and a veteran and have a card from the VA with a photo. I have done business with Lowe's (your competitor) and Ace Hardware and have accepted my card and received a thank you for serving sir.

Your store (on 6 mi Cypress) refused my card, showed me a copy of what is accepted. I went to customer service and they also agreed that N/G and no thank you. You suppose to be a leader. Needless to say that you lost this Vet.

and probably a lot more. I have been is sales before retiring, I can't believe your policy, perhaps you should review it and be the leader that you are.

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Anonymous

Feb 26, 2015
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I was looking out to paint my bedroom with a particular color and had some hardware requirements for which I contacted Ace Hardware. They have given me unmatched services and I was extremely pleased with them. I have found few more products under the clearance sale which were useful.

I recommend AceHardware to anyone who is looking for hardware stuff for their home or office needs.

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