I had been searching for a certain small screw (apparently they are 4x 3/8 flat head wood screws) for my dresser that needed to be fixed and I couldn't find a place that carried them nearby. I went to Home Depot and other craft stores, to no avail. The location is in the industrial area of El Cajon, in a business plaza corner all the way in the back. It is easy to find though. I waited for a good 15-20 minutes... One of the guys said their Rush is between 11-1 pm. I was promptly assisted and the gentleman found the screws I needed. They weren't the EXACT same in girth, but they were the same length and threading. The guys working there are slightly awkward. I don't know if it was because I was a lady, but I raised my eyebrows quite a bit to their rhetoric. Aside from that and the wait I give this place 4 stars based on the fact that, like a guy who reviewed previously... This place has EVERY fastener you may need. This is your last resort for sure. Thumbs up. read more

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The Service was great. The gentleman at the front desk was very helpful, showing me all the options for replacement bolts and nuts they had. I was surprised by how inexpensive the replacement bolts were and how quick they were know what I needed. They got my local business for life. read more

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This isn't one of my usual places, usually I'm at the hardware store or Home Depot or Lowe's, but today nobody had the particular hex nut that I needed to finish fixing an electric scooter. I was helped almost immediately, and I told the guy exactly what I needed, he proceeded to figure out if he had what I wanted, and surprisingly he did. I couldn't find this even on the Internet. I highly recommend this place. read more

They were very helpful in securing a odd-size M7 bolt that no other shop in town carried. Good selection and value.

Unfortunately the rudest customer service ever I seen in my life shame shame shame Very good product and pricing but very rude and disrespectful service ever read more

Made thing super easy for me, super quick transaction. there were able to get me out of there quick. I spent 30 min at Napa and still didn't get what I wanted. They were legit here read more

Probably the best hardware store for nuts, bolts, tools, various different anchors, hooks, chains, electrical I love the store. The people are always great. always have what I need. Everything is still is high-quality grade 8 grade 10 extractors, taps, dyes, drill bits, plus hardware storage & organization & more... you name it, they have all the specialty stuff they're highly recommend to anyone who needs any type of hardware automotive and more. read more

Is there anyone else to buy hardware from. If you want to lay higher prices there is but ababa hands down is the best hardware supplier in San Diego. There prices are hard to beat read more

Opened an account and they closed it because I wasn't buying enough. Good way to build a relationship.

So I went to Abba bolts today and bought a piece of hardware that I needed to fix a cradle I didn't have enough purchase to make $15 so I had to buy something else because I was using my credit card. It turns out that I didn't need the part and I came to return it and they charged me $2.50 for restocking they were rude and I do not recommend this place of business I think they could have made an exception since it was such a small purchase I know I'm just a little guy but be nice to your customers. read more

I needed a 5/8" Stainless Steel fender washer for a homebrewing project. Nobody had the part except Ababa. read more

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when you need something specific this is the place to go. If they don't have it, or cant get it.... it probably isn't made read more

Sales help by telephone rocks. If they don't have the fasteners you need in-house they will get it. Be aware this is not K-surplus or Harbor Freight: Ababa is expensive. MOST of the sales people at the counter are both knowledgeable and helpful. Though a recent visit had a salesperson who kept trying to sell me items I did not need - or want. Hope this isn't a new direction for the company. read more

I was in El Cajon last week and I needed to fix one of the signs on the Brow Bar--but the screws I needed were specific so I was worried anything I purchased would be janky and make it look less beautiful. I always have a tool kit with me but the screws are ugly. So I of course I Yelped hardware stores and Ababa showed up suoer close--I will say it was kind of hidden, but I found it. I feel bad I forgot his name, but he was so helpful! I was a fish out of water as soon as I walked in-but he found the perfect screws and they were exactly what I needed, white tops and everything. And the price was great--I got 100 for $3!!! So now I carry them with me to work every day, ready to make everything look brand spanking new:) If I am ever in need of other hardware accessories, I will come back here since they are so helpful and good with pricing. read more

The old lady with glasses and a ponytail is so rude! Came in looking for a stainless bolt, her first comment was "stainless and metric? Ughh". (Isn't this what your business does?!?). They didn't have it and when I left I told her to have a good day and she didn't even respond. What a bit*h!!!! read more

I went in to buy a small bag of bolts (probably about $3)and they would not sell to me unless I spent $15 or more when using a debit or credit card. I can't believe any company a minimum purchase requirement and expect to stay in business. I won't be returning and will not be directing any of our thousands of trucking customers in the area to Ababa bolt. I have heare lots of similar stories about them and should have just went elsewhere. read more

Terrible customer service. Leave you on eternal hold, when you finally call back they really seem to not care like I'm bothering them for calling. Well... I guess I'll take my tall commercial order elsewhere that wants my business. read more

WORST CUSTOMER SERIVCE EVER! I went in there from a recommendation from a friend to find a nut and a bolt I needed for a crankshaft off an off road vehicle engine I was rebuilding. The guy at the counter made fun of the way I spoke the entire time while I was trying to inquire about what I needed and kept popping off rude comments to me. I tried to let it go in one ear and out the other just in hopes I could get what I needed. I was able to get the nut that I wanted but not the bolt. He was more interested in condescending me, and even though they didn't have the bolt that I needed he wouldn't even entertain me looking into another solution and was asking if he could hold the door open for me on the way out while I was trying to ask more questions about finding another solution. I am an engineer, and sometimes you just have to find a way to make something work. I tried to maintain a professional demeanor but I finally had enough of his attitude and his comments, so I picked up my stuff, called him an @$$ to his face and walked out the door. It was a complete waste of time, not to mention a personally hurtful experience. read more

my go to place for fasteners and elec connectors, etc. great people , very knowledgeable , and good prices. thanks ababa!

These guys can figure out ANY thread, size, type you need. Very helpful for my odd-ball solution for an obscure part fix on Ausralian truck suspension. Thanks! read more

This store has always taken good care of me and my company for the last 15 years. Sales and service are great! They CAN be a bit on the expensive side but they WILL have what you need OR can get it rather quickly. They also deliver any size order right to your door!! All in all great service! read more

Normally I'm a Marshall's guy being that I'm in the Miramar area but Marshall's was out of some bolts that I needed to get a large order out so I started thinking who can I get these bolts from Fastenal was out of stock within 25miles and even if they did there price was crazy high (who shops there? I don't get how they survive). I did some googling and found these guys they had them , price was right on point, service was fast and friendly, they got me out of trouble, I ended up getting some other bolts that I was low on stock being I was there and price was good. I will be back again when I get in a jam............Joe read more

Went there one time with a coworker. Crappy looking place in the middle of an industrial part of El cajon. Customer service sucked. Looks like one of the guys there is still stuck in the 70's style. What gets me is their hours of service. Who the heck closes at 5:20 pm. Why not just put 5 pm or 6 pm. I'd rather go to Home depot and find it there. read more

They have been around for a long time for a reason, they are best at the fastener business and accessories. Found myself going to the local home improvement stores where low quality, high prices bolts at slow speed was getting to be a drag. Then I remembered ababa from years ago. Now quality with fast knowledgeable service at prices usually better than the junk quality selection at the big name home improvement stores. Way way better read more

I've been using this hardware/ fastener store for years , the staff has always been very knowledgeable helpful and courteous. Great place to go if you need hardware . read more

Great people and unreal inventory. Ladies behind the counter were polite and worked quickly. Every fastener I've needed they've had in stock! Need a 14" 5/8 galvanized lag screw?...done. read more

was told this was the mother of all hardware stores in SD. no. not to much. but they did have the lock washers i was looking for. the staff was very friendly. read more

Friendly and knowledgable staff. They help us figure out our weird little project. Thanks, Ababa bolt!