Great place, LOCALLY owned, knowledgeable staff. Nice and helpful when you aren't exactly sure what…read moreyou need.

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

Best service ever! I ordered a Weber grill during the pandemic and it took several months to…read morearrive. Not Schlemmer's fault, of course, but Jeremy stayed on top of the order and pressured the company to make sure the grill arrived before the start of the summer season. He then assembled and delivered the grill. This is old-fashioned service at its best and the reason why I will always go to a local hardware store over one of the big boxes. Thank you, Jeremy.

The worst hardware store I've very been to. Poorly stocked. Low-knowledge staff who can't help you…read morefind a simple screw. And the service is just atrocious. Took a screen door there for repair and there it sat. For a month. Finally did it but no ready call. Shoddy work. They take customers for granted and couldn't care less If you're satisfied or not. They'd rather hang out in the back and shoot the breeze with family and friends. Go to Stickley Ace Hardware instead.

Been here twice at about 4:50 pm and they didn't let me in though they say there open till 5.read more

From the owner: Full line hardware store and building material supply serving Michiana since 1985. Offering: -…read moreLumber - Metal - Doors & Windows - Roofing & Siding - Overhead Doors - Exterior Decking - Siding - Shingles -Plumbing - Woodworker's Supply - Estimates/Prints - Truss - Vinyl - Power Tools - Etchwood - Paint - Home & Garden - Interior - Design Center - Delivery -Do it Best -Hardware - And More.

This hardware store saved my day!!! Thank you so much Dick for helping me not only pick the right…read moretool I needed but also swap out the piece in my equipment. It didn't take long but it was a tedious task and he probably saw my anxiety and did not leaving me hanging!!!!! Thank you times a million. I do not live in this state but if I'm ever in the area for work I will patronize you guys when I can. Make sure you say hi to Nelly when you visit.

We love the convenience of having this place in cycling distance of our house, particularly as they…read moreb carry lots of useful items for boaters (we purchased our stainless dock from there, for example). Today, I spotted in their sign that they had free 2020 calendars available, which was incredibly useful as I needed a few blank calendars for a few different projects. If you need any extra desktop/wall calendar with some lovely images, stop in soon -- they still had dozens on my late January visit.

Ripoff place for propane. The will not charge by the gallon for tank refills and do not fill tanks…read moreto capacity. Go to Tractor Supply instead.]=

What a great store with great people. Friendly service and knowledgeable. Asked (Don?) I think…read morewas his name to help me just plug in a four way connector to motorhome as my knees make it impossible to kneel on the asphalt. He did it willingly and even helped me make sure my toe lights on my tow car were working properly. You have to shop here!

This is a great local hardware store. Great service and fair prices…read more I highly recommend!

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