M&S Hardware - Tamaqua

Mike Sieber

2024-01

I usually hate local hardware stores. They’re almost always over priced. This local hardware store is amazing though. The 10 items I needed were a lot cheaper here than running all the way to Lowe’s. That’s really weird but great. I already knew what I needed but the guy that worked there was able to confirm everything I needed since he was an actual 30 year professional plumber before working there people that work at Home Depot and Lowe’s. Can’t even tell you where the bathrooms at.Ahhh and all the Milwaukee !!!!

James Frie

2022-05

Love shopping here, a bit more expensive than the big box stores, but take into consideration that to save a couple bucks you would have to waste time and gas to travel. Also, the big stores can't touch M&S customer service and care. Always friendly and helpful and very knowledgeable. Always my go to place for nearly everything I could need .Update: since the pandemic and now the high gas prices, it makes even better sense to shop locally! The price begins to even out if you only need a couple of items for your home repair projects. The nearest big box stores are 14 or so miles away.Still love the friendly and helpful staff and services they offer.

Susan Strauss

2023-10

We are so lucky to have this business in our town ! I went there to get an adaptor for a pipe, took the pipe with me . Glenn I think was his name , helped me so much and even cut the pipe I needed ( which he really did not have to do ) ! Was no trouble for him and was so personable !!Please Tamaqua - support this business !I have gone to Lowes on several occasions because it’s on my way and couldn’t even get someone to wait on me - no more !!

Odess Remington

2024-01

Love this store they always have what I want

john dundore

2023-09

The cashier had an issue with a void today, guy that helped her from the back needs to learn how to talk to employees infront of customers. Cause all that nonsense you said to her infant of us she had to apologize for I'm sure after you walked back to your office. Next time it may be the entire line that walks out not just me.

Mary Bade

2023-10

Every time I go everyone is pleasant and friendly and they know where to find just what you are looking for.

Terry Husband

2023-05

M&S is like and old school hardware store. The staff is always helpful and friendly. They carry the things that you need for the older homes. They are an asset to the Tamaqua area.

Carmen Stettler

2021-05

Great customer service. A young lady with red hair along with a young man were able to help me find a type of glue that suited my exact needs for my pool pump. Very knowledgeable in the products and excellent personalities.

Karl Keary

2023-05

The customer service is bad!When I called and asked to speak to a manager about my bad experience, I was arrogantly greeted by a so called 'owner' that refused to share his name with me. He made it obvious that the unpleasant customer service is well known and he was too embarrassed to admit it

RNJ Valor

2016-05

The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Yes, you will pay more than a big box store, but have you ever asked for help at those stores? They are a family owned and operated business who help in support projects in our community. When you shop local, you support your local economy. It would be nice to see more people recognize these values and shop here instead of the big box stores.

Tom Bux

2023-05

A wonderful local hardware store. They have pretty much anything you will need for any project that good prices and great service and friendly staff

Raymond Talipski

2017-05

Purchased an Echo chainsaw there and couldn't be happier with the price and service. Very knowledgeable and courteous staff. They maybe more expensive on some items but I prefer going to a store speaking to someone knowledgeable so I don't waste time on multiple trips dealing with staff that are utterly useless. Great job M + S!

Michael Mecir

2018-05

Great store with a great family friendly attitude! Would recommend to anyone to stop in and check them out! Everyone thinks that you can get better pricing at larger chain stores but almost every item I got was cheaper with a knowledgeable staff to boot!!

Nolan Wentz

2017-05

First off, I love the family friendly atmosphere. Every time we come in we receive quality service. M&S truly embodies what America means. Self sufficiency, hard work, and good old fashion know how. God bless the good people at M&S hardware.

Always Honest

2018-05

The only reason they got a one star is because I had to click on it just to write the review. I never met a bigger group of ignorant people. They question why you buy other places and not from them. News flash we are the consumer and choose to buy where we want. If it's not from you deal with it. Will never go back. So much more I want to say but I won't waste my time on them jerks.

Abra Cadaver

2016-05

Staff is generally helpful and friendly, without being sexist--a big plus for women shoppers.However, their reputation precedes them as being labeled "too expensive"... even earning them bashes against the store name such as "arm and leg" hardware. Thankfully, advertised specials and dollar section help offset that reputation. I would have to say I was shocked when I purchased something there recently that was several dollars cheaper than Lowes! In a pinch, it's a good place to get some things quickly--maybe even an occasional bargain--hit or miss there. I know many people who will not shop there giving the reason that they are too expensive, so having had higher prices at any given point can take away years of business from many locals who would otherwise have been regulars. Making a few extra pennies at the risk of thousands of dollars is a really stupid move on their part, IMO. Granted, it is at the discretion of individual shoppers whether they want to weed through the expensive to find the bargains or drive a couple of miles down the road to get everything cheaper at Walmart... and like I said, their staff is friendly. But you can smile all you want and if you sell me junk, that smile can be mistaken for a smirk if people feel ripped off. I would have given M & S Hardware a better review over all had it not been for the extremely disappointing purchase in the paint dept which prompted me to write this review in the first place.Their paint, first of all, is WAY over priced! But I figured I would give it a shot because I thought it must be high quality paint to be so expensive...(after all, that is their claim right there on the can). On top of that, it is crap paint. At about $45 for 3.48 liters (Not even a gallon!), their "Do It Best*Quality Paint*Best Look* Paint & Primer in one" took like 5 coats and couldn't even cover white!!!! The smell of this paint made me ill. I liken it unto rotting garbage and old tires. Boos and hisses on the paint! I get much higher quality paint at Walmart for nearly half the price... so guess where I am buying paint from now on? I'll give you a hint... Not M & S!

David Lamb

2022-05

Great selection not pushing sales people did I mention great selection price is greatGreat place there should be one on every corner

J “Jessydog” D

2020-05

Great place if you can get past the woman at the front of the lawnmower section. She can’t answer any questions and lies about someone being available. I know this because 2 separate occasions the person that could help came out from the back. Very frustrating!!!

Kyle S

2017-05

We were just passing by and needed some hooks to hang pots on comma we walk through the front counter and we were greeted very friendly. He then took us right to right where we needed to go. Cheap fast friendly

Kevin Oakes

2018-05

Knowledgable friendly staff and a large selection including many parts for older fixtures (ceiling lamps) and the kind of unique bits you can't find at Lowes or Home Depot.

Anthony Nase

2023-05

Great service and good prices. Huge selection of Milwaukee tools and boxes. 2 floors to browse.

barry gerber

2023-05

Always great service from the employees. All very helpful and ready to answer your questions.

Luigi Colancecco

2017-05

Knowledgeable and friendly staff, "Mom and Pop" feel, with big box store selection of products, I assume the owner is a good Christian because there is Christian music playing in background! Big plus for me!

andrew y

2021-05

worker that helped me find something was not wearing a mask, staff was also very inconsiderate and rude. basically ran by trailer trash. would not recommend

Deann Breiner

2021-05

Love shopping here and the associates are super friendly and extremely helpful. Local family with local business always a pleasure shopping there!

william faust

2022-05

Great store and people. They have a good selection and are happy to help you.

Al Kohallick

2022-05

Great place to get all your odd hardware needs, parts, and paint! Very friendly, helpful staff!

Ann Louise Scheuer

2022-05

Great hardware store,everything and anything you can find there.Great people working there.Good prices good sales.

Traci Miller

2023-05

They are always so helpful and chances are they have what I'm looking for.

ken sinn

2022-05

🛠️ local hardware for local folks ⚒️ Tamaqua PA USA 🇺🇲 Proud!