Skip the Home Depot and Lowe's, try supporting a local business. We popped into this True Value hardware store a block or two off of Federal Highway to pick up some household bits (probably made in China, but let's not focus on that!). Very narrow aisles, but they are densely packed with all the tools, bits, bobs, paint, mailboxes, and other stuff you need for your home and your office and anything else where you might want to hit a hammer into a nail. The staff is friendly and very knowledgable. As I mentioned, it's a small shop. Only 8000 square feet, which is dwarfed by the much larger and higher shelved) Home Depot that is usually around 100,000 square feet. But don't let that put you off. These folks know their stuff! read more

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I have two favorite local hardware stores, Beachside and Collier, giving a slight preference to Beachside but maybe only because it's closer to my nest. What they both offer is a staff is a knowledgeable, friendly helpful service. If you have a question, someone there probably has an answer and unlike Home Depot or Lowe's it is more than likely a correct answer. Both are small, serious hardware stores without the added carpet, appliance or other such non traditional hardware items which for me has always added up to quicker, easier more convenient as well as successful hardware shopping. read more

Collier True Value - Front - Hardware Stores Near Me - Oakland Park, Florida

We just had turf installed and I'm super happy. It came during the time they said they would, did the installation in one day despite it pouring out, and it looks great. Thank you so much! read more

Collier True Value - New turf - Hardware Stores Near Me - Oakland Park, Florida

Been a customer for years. The customer service is outstanding and although the store appears small they never disappoint

Where else can you buy something to hang a picture and buy some ammo? That's right, True Value! I was going next door to grab something from the butcher and remembered I needed to hang a picture in my garage. (I know, who hangs pictures in their garage?) i found what I was looking for and standing in line at checkout I saw this countertop display of ammo. Not in gun store qty but most of your common stuff like 9mm, 45, 22 and 38. A couple of boxes of each. Screen repair, paint, tools, hardware, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical...it's all here. Not your big box retailer but good inventory, friendly people and close to home. Support your local True Value... read more

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Excellent customer service. Would definitely come back here instead of big box stores since it's close by. Sales rep helped me find the right screw despite being a novice handy person. read more

Had an issue with store closing early (about two minutes before posted early closing time). Posted a one star, but owner saw me today when making my return and made it right. I'll continue coming here. read more

I have been to this store on more than one occasion. I go there when I need to buy a small quantity of hardware or I can't find it elsewhere. I'm a small business owner, so I like to support other small businesses, but this visit will probably be my last. I came in for three items. I had called about one of the items, but it was out of stock when I arrived. So we moved onto the second. It was pretty straight forward and soon the sales person found my flashlight bulb. He was in a big hurry for some reason and the third, what could have been a very easy transaction became problematic because the sales person would not listen to what I was asking for. I tried to explain, but he did not really listen. He was also preoccupied about helping another person in the store. He half listened and then would show me something he thought I wanted. When I tried to explain again, he pretty much told me to be quiet so he could talk. After he showed me what I didn't want, nor listened to what I did want for the third time, he started to leave to help the other person....but didn't. Eventually he said he was going to help the other person because "his time wasn't worth looking for one screw". If only he would have listened!!! I was actually looking for a heavy duty self-drilling drywall anchor and screw that had to be a certain length because the wall was shallow, with a proportionally larger existing hole. The fixture I had mounted needed to have the last screw where the existing hole was located. I don't know if it was because I was a women or if he was having a bad day, but Paul certainly did not want to listen or take the time to help me find what I was looking for. Like Will A. I left and did not buy a thing. read more

Went in for new keys. Store personnel were friendly and quick. Greeted me on entering and asked what I needed. A true find in my area. read more

First time here. The guy working the counter/floor was very friendly and helpful. He helped me to find some specific screws I was looking for and welcomed me after finding out I had recently moved to Fort Lauderdale. He told me to look around the store and after completing the check-out process, welcomed me to the neighborhood. I'll definitely return when I need something. read more

I just had the worse experience here and im left wondering if the staff is prejudiced. I came in in to ask for moving supplies and the attendant looked at me like i was something funny. He was in the store with a friend, playing video games. Then when we went to the section where my product might have been, he couldn't stop laughing. I asked him what was up and he came up with some quip but never got serious. He kept looking out over me as apparently his friend was making quips. He kept laughing and making me feel very uncomfortable. I finally just gave up and left. Horrible service and treatment. And I'm left wondering if they were making fun of me being Hispanic? I'll never come back here. read more

The customer service sucks!!! today I called to make some inquiries about their products, some named Ryan answered, he just hanged up and didn't even let me finish my inquiries . read more

If you want questions answered and need someone's advice on a project, these folks can't be beat. Friendly help that the big box stores lost interest in a long time ago. read more

Got my keys made here. The key maker is super nice.

With the advent of Walmarts and Home Depots we can sometimes forget the coziness and ease of shopping in a good old fashioned down home hardware store. Collier True Value should take first place in central casting as fitting the bill. Nothing like a move to a new neighborhood and apartment to segway into a search among aisles of doo-dads in search of a new lightbulb, some edgy neon thumbtacks or maybe even that trusty bag of potting soil to bring your just moved and now dropping dead greens back to health. I've been here twice and have always been cordially greeted by the helpful staff and treated to a nice smile and salutation on my exit from the register. If only more stores today continued this tradition of those little human touches. It may not be the bargain as the aforementioned two international chains; but for my money I want to support trusted family owned ventures like this one; they're true institutions of value indeed. read more

They are knowledgable, reasonable and have a good inventory. In the future, I plan to check them out first before heading off to the big home improvement stores. They replace window screens and will do other small jobs for a homeowner. read more

I love coming to this store. Every time I'm in, I get asked numerous time if they can help me. It is so nice to come to the neighborhood store and shop. I don't have to jog to the next isle to get what I need. I'm in and out. They have everything I need every time. I just got them to come out and install plantation shutters at my house and they look amazing. This is my new must hardware store to shop at. I also love going to the meat market next door. read more

Excellent service and selection. Great choice for specialized services like blade sharpening and screen replacement. Employees are helpful, knowledgeable, and pleasant. Sometimes it is easy to get lost in the maze of shelves but assistance is always readily available. It has long been my first choice for general hardware needs and one I have recommended to friends for years. read more

This place is an asset to our neighborhood. They are the place to go when you are in the middle of something, covered in paint or glue or sawdust, and need a tiny bit of something you ran out of, or a screw you can't find, or must answer a 1950's ranch style home improvement question. They know a lot about the problems that houses have in South Florida and if they don't have it they will tell you where to go to get it. (By that I mean other specialty plumbing, electrical, or irrigation stores in the area.) They are a great resource. They make keys, screens, and custom A/C filters in the size you need. They can often order it if they don't have it in stock. Jim has been there for years, and I just love Bonita at the register. No, they are not as cheap as Lowes, but you'll get more than what you pay for in service and answers to your questions. Not to mention saving gas on the drive to Lowes! read more