7.29.24 The service at this location is great. If you call to see if they have something in stock, they go right away and look with you on the phone. (Thanks Blake!) They have great coupons. Make sure to get on the mailing list for them. You will save a lot of money! read more

Harbor Freight Tools - Huge location 4.17.23 - Hardware Stores Near Me - College Station, Texas

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The guys here will load heavy stuff for women. And help seniors. They will explain assembly for those who cannot see close up . Great overall experience. read more

Good service but a lot of items I was looking for were out of stock. Checkout is kind of slow too but I would shop here again. read more

Love coming g here. Reminds me of a small town shop experience- always a helpful staff, whether I'm in a huge city like Houston or a smaller city like Jasper. read more

Do not order from them online. I bought a bed rack from them and it arrived with tool marks in the powder coating. I returned it over a month ago and I have still not received my refund. I contacted them numerous times. They have yet to respond to my last request for an update. read more

I know what everyone says about the quality of the items here, but to be honest, I don't find that the big box stores are any better....they're all made in the same place, sooo.... And yep, we're all tired of it, but it doesn't look like anything's gonna' change anytime soon. Those of us who are older are (at least) lucky enough to remember the products that were built to last and dream for better quality at some point. It is what it is, but the difference can sometimes be found in other areas of the shopping experience. I can honestly say that the Harbor Freight Tools in my area IS like we oldies remember customer service USED to be. At big box stores, I never see the same face many times. I have only been shopping here regularly for a couple of months, but I DO see some of the same faces when I go in and there is always someone willing to help, even if what you bought originally was from one of their co-workers. There are problems with inferior products (everywhere you go), but the folks here really try to make things right and work with the customer, no matter how many trips it may take! THAT is the difference that MAKES the difference! Are some of the employees friendlier, more helpful, more knowledgeable? Of COURSE! But no one there has been difficult in the least! So, I'll definitely be going back for the next "build" on my list! read more

I don't care if people make fun for my liking this store. I recently needed to buy a flare-end wrenches to replace a brake hose, and within 1 minute, zingo!, I scored a set with offset ends. I doubt that this town's puny Sears would have it. I'd have to buy it at Autozone or O'Reilly, and I'd have to check the connector in the wheelwell to figure out the size. Instead, I got a set, with different sizes on both ends for the same price or less than I'd pay for one at an auto parts store. Oh, I only spent 35 minutes browsing this time, fining safety goggles 3 for $3, a stubby hammer for my toolbox, and some zip-ties. read more

Harbor freight is what it is, and that is a cheap tool store. I am not a professional looking for professional tools. I just need basic tools at prices I can afford. Tools that I will use heavily a few days a year and then put them back in the box. That is what harbor freight is for-- tools that you want to keep just in case you need them. As for quality... Last year, I bought a number of power tools to remodel a house thinking that they would last the project and be done, but they are still in remarkably good shape without any sign of fatigue. The only issue I have had is that I have had to replace a couple of cordless drill batteries. You can feel especially comfortable with basic tools like pliers and snips that won't receive a lot of use. I mean, a pipe wrench is basically a hunk of steel. Not exactly high tech. At harbor freight, I bought an 8 inch pipe wrench for $2.99. Home depot wants $15!! At those prices I can buy two just in case and still save $9. The stuff may be from China, but look at the tools you buy elsewhere-- they probably are, too. It makes you wonder why a pair of consumer grade pliers should ever cost $20 and why anyone within driving distance of Harbor Freight would ever pay that much. One warning based on my experience with other Harbor Freight stores: If it is in the ad, it will probably be on back order. Expect rain-checks. read more

My fav hardware store in town. Great prices as always, sign up for coupons and you are in business. Stuff is always in stock and discounts are always on!! read more

If you want cheap stuff, and a lot of it, this is the place to go. But please purchase with discernment because cheap tools are far from quality. But sometimes you actually need something cheap and cheap will do. So just be selective about what you purchase here: use logic. Edit: case in point: I purchased a pack of zip ties that where on sale, and they won't hold very well. Many of them that I have used have slipped and released under pressure = junk. read more

A pretty good place to buy tools that you don't use very much. not everything is from China in this store, but most of the merchandise is. They can make some good products in China, but the average quality is pretty bad. Poor quality steel and unreliable electronics. For example, I bought a wrench in HFT to shut off water supply to the house. When I really needed it, the steel twisted and failed. Their adjustable pipe clamps break when you try to tighten them. The list goes on and on. So don't buy something here that you really depend on for long term service. On the other hand, occasional use tools are very cheap and usually adequate. The trick is knowing the difference. I also try to avoid anything with even slightly complex electronics. A solar electric fence charger I bought had to be exchanged twice before I figured out that it just wasn't going to work because of faulty electronics. I bought two power generators there before I learned that they don't work correctly either. The good news is that the store has a good policy on returns and the employees are helpful. Just shop carefully and you'll get some good bargains. read more