Very nice people and great to see a local store still operating. Has saved me many trips into town.read more

they talk trash about their lost customers.and honestly was glad to find out how and where the…read moreproblems started..

Every time I walk into this store they treat me with respect, and they are always very generous,…read moreand will help with your needs. If you are in the Crawford county area please visit this store. It has things from tools, to maintenance, to clothes, to fishing and hunting gear!

Rural King is the spot in Olney to go for farm supply, tools, feed, gravel or rock, outdoor…read morefurniture, boots, clothing, old fashioned candy, toys, housewares, animal cages, and what-have-you. It's a southern illinois fixture and a great place to meet the locals and pick up that odd-sized bolt or to get advice on how to resolve a problem with a gate or a canning problem. If you can't find it at Rural King, you probably don't need it!

This is an old school hardware store that has more actual hardware than you'll find elsewhere in…read moreBloomington. They do everything from keys (including "digital chip" key clones) to vast amounts of nuts and bolts, SAE and metric, tools, supplies, home/industrial hardware. They are not Grainger or Lee's. They are not Lowes or Menards. Their prices are sometimes high, but they don't sell cheap gear. I wished they'd sell lumber and plants, but maybe it's better that they don't. They get five stars for being the best HARDWARE store in the area. You don't have to buy a huge blister pack to get just one or two of an item. Their clerks know what they have, and it's a good idea to ask them. They sometimes have better alternatives in mind, and their selection is vast for the size store they operate; they can save you a lot of time, unlike the big box stores, where there are no real specialists except the Big Item sales people. Go here first.

They have virtually EVERYTHING! They know what it is even when you don't. And they know where it…read moreis! This store has inventory squirreled away EVERYWHERE! Even outside the store!

I have enjoyed shopping at this store. Everyone is very helpful. One guy even let me borrow one of…read morehis crispers to crimp a drier exhaust pipe ! They had all of the bolts and screws I needed to replace some that I lost after moving my bed to a new house.

I am found here a few times a week. Santa Claus Hardware has almost always had what I've needed…read more Prices are a bit high on some things, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I am happy to spend a little more in order to shop local. Give them a try as they'll likely be able to assist you. For our little town, they are great to have around. Plus, it's truly locally owned.

A small, hometown hardware store with just about everything you need. The staff is super helpful…read moreand very nice.

By far my favorite hardware store I've ever been to. All the employees are some of the sweetest…read morepeople I've ever met and they always make sure to say hello and ask if I need help. Besides tools, knives and ammo (which, ammo is hard to find in a store around brown county) can also find reasonably priced antiques. I found a lovely vintage dish set today for my fiance for Christmas. We both shop here and encourage you all to do the same.

I came in ready to buy a chainsaw and just asked for a quick demo--how to start it, basic use. The…read moresalesperson said no, pretty abruptly, and immediately tried upselling me to the most expensive models despite me saying it was for home use. I left feeling dismissed. If customer service matters to you, I'd look elsewhere.