I often write favorable reviews, but a recent experience needs to be told. I will not be shopping at Hector's again. I went to the store for brackets, but saw and purchased a reconditioned Weber grill at the end of the season, 2014. We used it for the first time this Memorial Day. I was told it had been traded in on a newer model, and had been gone over carefully, to replace any worn or broken parts. It was compared to a Certified Used Car. When we turned it on, the temperature wouldn't rise above 200 degrees. I called the store, and was initially told that they don't sell used grills. When I persisted, despite being told they would call me back, nobody did. When I called again, and finally spoke to the owner, I was first told that reconditioned grills were sold "as is". (I paid $200, and my receipt said nothing about that). Finally, I was told someone would come out, but I would be charged for parts (parts that were broken when I bought it!). A young man came (he was great, and I tipped him for his trouble). The owner apparently knew from my description what the problem was, since the name of the part was written on the work order). The young man said that as soon as he turned the grill on, propane was spewing out (so that was my loss, too!).
I have patronized this store for years, and am very disappointed at the owner's handling of the situation. Word of mouth is the best advertising. I'll be telling the story, and shopping elsewhere. read more