My dad loves this place, and it reminds me of my childhood, which is peculiar since I didn't grow…read moreup in Indiana and had no contact with Mennonites until I lived in Indiana as a grad student in 2001. I'm one of those dorks who adds goofs to IMDB. Most people add continuity issues, and I do too, but one of my IMDB-goof specialties is anachronisms. I just have an eye (and ear?) and a memory for phrases, speech patterns, and especially objects that are out of place in films and TV series set before the present, especially in the 1980s. Why am I bringing this up in a review of a hardware store in Shipshewana, Indiana? Why, because this place just reminds me of perusing a huge hardware store with my dad when I was a little kid and we were looking for supplies to build a doghouse for Buster (RIP), whom we hadn't acquired from the Downey pound yet. And further, when I walk around these aisles in 2023, nothing would be totally and completely out of place from those hardware-store visits in 1985. That is, although I'm sure there are objects and tools available here that were invented and patented long after 1985, there's very little that stands out as from the 1990s or 2000s or 2010s or 2020s. How cool is that? It's downright comforting, I tell you. Yes, the hardware is expensive. So what? Things used to be more expensive, relatively. And you know what? That was fine, because things being manufactured locally meant people had more money, because US manufacturing jobs used to pay well, so people could afford to buy well-made products at slightly higher prices, and doing so contributed to the local economy. All that cheapo crap you're buying from Walmart and Target just further enriches already obscenely wealthy people, and do you really need that many more T-shirts? Not that everything sold here is American made; but it does remind me of a much simpler and, yes, better time, at least economically. The people who work here are very friendly, and the selection of everything is ridiculous, especially when you consider how much smaller than a typical Home Depot it is. If you need it for your yard, garage, or farm, they probably have it here. If my parents lived closer to Indiana, I can guarantee you my dad would have bought many more things from here than he has the three or four times we've visited. If you ever find yourself in Northern Indiana with nothing to do, you should check out Yoder's Shipshewana Hardware, along with other businesses in the Yoder's empire (although Yoder is a fairly common surname among Anabaptists, so they might be owned by different Yoders, but those Yoders are all probably related not too far back).

First...and foremost the employees here make this store what it is…read more Excellent staff. Unfortunately, the owner...or the guy claiming to be is very disrespectful. Very. He sits in his office...overlooking the store...judging. Crazy? Continue to read. I bought a house in Shipshewana a year ago. It has required a ton of work. I have spent a lot of $$$$ in this store. I'm generally in there 2-4 times a week...sometimes several times a day. For a year...I have walked in...greeted people...they know me by name...grabbed a shopping cart...and a 20 cent Charleston chew. I joke with the cashier... "My shopping snack." Or... "I'll be back in a few!" Then...I shop. A lot. Then...I bring my purchases to the cashier...and my empty wrapper. I PAY FOR EVERYTHING...EVERY-TIME! This has been the routine for a year! Today...I picked up my special order...shopped...and ate a Charleston chew. As I was in the parking lot...almost to my car when the "owner" came out to chastise me and verbally assault me. I was so embarrassed and belittled. He said he wasn't accusing me of stealing the Charleston chew...but...there's a store policy about paying first. Okay. I can understand that. Not a problem. But why not just politely tell me...it's been a year!!! I said to him... "You realize I'm in this store every week?" He says... "Yea?" Not... T "Thank you for your loyalty." Just a dismissive..."Yea?" I'm a just a thief. That's fine. I would never chase a loyal customer out into the parking lot...never. If I had been asked politely.... "Can you pay for that before you shop?" Not a problem. Just not a hill to die on. Good luck yoders. You'll be successful because of your location and awesome employees. I pray that the owners heart is changed...and he will not judge people by assumptions. Or perhaps be less critical and more loving, kind. Sad face

Awful company!! Purchased two items from their E-bay site for a total of $7 which NEVER arrived…read more This company was absolutely NOT interested in making it right. They said they had a tracking # from USPS so tough luck for me. I assured them I was an honest person and suggested they check my E-bay profile so they could see my 100% Great Buyer status. Never dealt with such unconcerned people before. And never will again. They seem totally unconcerned about their reputation.

I have yet to find a market I wouldn't recommend in this area. Value for your money is much better…read more That's difficult to find anymore.

A great store! They have very nice women's clothes. They have the best selection of shoes I've ever…read moreseen!

We ordered our dining room table through Wana and it is beautiful! We've had it 18 months and get…read moreso many compliments about it.

This was out first stop on the hunt for a new dinning room table and chairs.. This also ended up…read morebeing our only stop. We found what we liked and purchased it without hesitation.

I have used them 3 times in the last year. They are great!!! They deliver to your home and put the…read morematerials where you need them. I won't go anywhere else as long as we live here.

This company took so long to get to one of the three projects that they quoted us that we had to…read morewait until the following year. Randy at Star said they needed to re-quote the project. The new quote was double the quote from the year before. Double. Be careful.

We ordered a complete bedroom set from Long Lane furniture, and we could not have been happier with…read morethe finished product. We received exactly what we asked for, and the delivery was before the time promised. They delivered it to us (3 hours away from them) and they carried it in and set it up for us. The customer service was beyond expectations, and the quality of the work is outstanding. We would absolutely give them business again and highly recommend them!

If you don't see what you are looking for, just ask. Chances are they can make it if you tell them…read moreexactly what you want. I needed nightstands that were are couple inches narrower than their regular ones. They were able to make the change with no difficulty. I have had them make my bedroom furniture and also the cabinetry for my craft room. They are amazing! The quality and price are so much better than anything I've found at a typical furniture store. By picking the right finish and hardware, you can make their more traditional styles look quite modern. They are my go to store for any wood furniture.

I think the Shipshewana Flea Market is great if it's not a long trip to get there, but there is…read morelittle there that one couldn't get locally at a thrift store or a store with local makers. There are a lot of new, cheap items instead of rows and rows of vintage/antique items. It is important to note that the pea gravel in the market makes it difficult for mobility devices such a wheeled walkers or wheelchairs. The dust produced also makes one feel dirty to a point, due to the dust produced and touching items covered in the dust.

This is one of the largest and best organized flea markets I've even been to and in the heart of an…read moreAmish community. Parking is $5 and is well organized and we got a space right near the entrance. This proved to be important because of the many trips to the car with my brides newly bought "treasures". There is a lot of "stuff" here.... pots, pans, clothing, antiques, food and more. Many of the booths are Amish owned. We visited a booth owned by the loveliest Amish couple that sold hanging wind chimes. They were so helpful that we couldn't help ourselves from making a purchase. On most of the items we think were purchased at a fair price. In retrospect it wasn't about scoring and getting a bargain, it was for a truly unique experience.

Highly recommended. They are patient, helpful, knowledgeable, and can take me from start to…read morefinish. I've bought my last two new desktop computers from them. I'm a retiree without a lot of tech skills, but they always get me where I need to be.

Honest and up front about their costs. I took a laptop in for them to take a look at repairs…read moreneeded. They were professional and friendly and answered all my questions. I won't hesitate to go back again for future repairs needed.