I'm glad Felix and Joe had a good experience at this location. In the past, I've found the staff at the Ferguson South location to be very helpful. Unfortunately, that wasn't my experience at the North location on Metropolitan.
I'm currently remodeling an outdoor shower and had questions about the drain and frost-proof hose bibs. When I arrived, I was the only customer in the store, but the salesman's attitude felt dismissive from the start. When I asked a question about the drain, he responded with, "First of all, what does the guy helping you with this project say?"
I'm a woman, but I have experience working on construction and plumbing projects. While I always consult with a certified plumber for final approval, I also do the necessary legwork to ensure that plans and materials are ready in order to avoid delays.
I couldn't tell whether the salesman was having a bad day, making assumptions based on my gender, or is simply unhelpful by nature. Either way, even if he didn't have all the answers, a respectful conversation, honest feedback, or a recommendation would have gone a long way. read more