They have just about everything you'd need. Polite and helpful staff. Good prices. Easy location to get to.

They sell a great collection of stuff. Very casual atmosphere. No complaints. You gotta like the smell of buttered popcorn because it's pervasive, lol. Fun to visit the rabbits, chicks, and duckies and it does not smell like animals. read more

Their website is horrible, meaning I'll have to drive all the way over there. Nicest store you'll just walk in and out of without spending a dime, and then just buy online from Amazon. How dumb is that? read more

Had a key made for my vehicle. After a 30 min wait, the associate seemed annoyed. New key got stuck in ignition and damaged the ignition. Cost me over $800 to fix it. If you don't like your job, move on. Don't hurt the customer because of it. :( read more

I normally go to the Collinsville Rural King once a year to buy some supplies for work that we use from there. I went to the website to order online and the Collinsville Rural King was out of the twine we needed. It's a heavy item and they would not allow me to have it shipped. I decided to take the time and drive to Waterloo for my order. The day after I placed the order I got a phone call it was ready. When I got there is was ready and I picked it up and was on my way. I ordered extra in case there's a problem getting it going forward so I should be set for about a year! Thanks Rural King! read more

Rural King - Baler Twine - Three large rolls of baler twine are positioned on a truck bed at Rural King in Waterloo, Illinois, with packaging displaying the brand and specifications. - Home & Garden Near Me - Waterloo, Illinois

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How can you not love this place? Masks required. Hand sanitizer provided. Take a shopping cart, you're going to need it! This places sells everything a rural king or Queen might need. From a log splitter to toilet paper, Rural King has you covered. Camouflage and hunter safety orange clothes, fleece, t-shirts, long sleeve ts, long underwear, socks, boots, pants, jeans, gloves, hunting and fishing supplies, cooking supplies from fryers to meat grinders and spices, house wears, decor, wrapping paper, cleaning supplies, auto supplies, candy, blankets, live bait, and way more. It's a field trip if you've never been. You can get things you never even knew you needed or wanted! Great place to pick up gifts for the hard-to-buy-for man on your list. read more

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They seem to have a lot of inventory, but somehow, never what I'm looking for; and most important of all, don't even dream of asking for help. Staff are 100 percent uninterested in you and your needs. read more

They cancelled my online order on the day that I was expecting to receive the delivery. I received 4 multiple cancellation emails with no explanation. I called customer service to ask why. I was told they were out of the product in the warehouse. No offer of a substitution or back order. Just a we cancelled the order and giving me a refund. Poor customer service! read more

I drive 30min one way to go to this store and I have had nothing but great experiences! I love Rural King! Friendly,helpful staff and great prices and a lot of unique things you don't find at say Walmart or Target. Matter of fact I think I'll head there now! read more

I was going to order a insulated dog house that's listed on their site for about$100 less than locally available.. got to the final cost and was told to select a shipping method, the only shipping option is express freight at $418 Glad I cancelled that order. 0 stars Not recommend read more

Rural King - Insulated dog palace - A plastic insulated dog house with a sloped roof, shown with a German Shepherd dog sitting nearby, priced at $199.99. - Home & Garden Near Me - Waterloo, Illinois

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After two weeks of waiting for shipping information on some firewood I ordered I called to check the status and was told it was placed on hold for verification, I was told if I hadn't called I would have never been informed! They then stated it would take an additional 1-3 day for verification and another 1-3 weeks for processing!! I asked if there was a way to expedite the processing and they refused, said they were unable to do that. 4 days after calling to verify my information I received an email that my order had been cancelled with no explanation as to why. This is a bad company that treats their customers poorly, obviously has very poor management and I will never purchase from Rural King again. Additional I will make it a point to post this on every review forum and share my experience with everyone I know. Not that is matters because I have no doubt this company will be bankrupt in no time! read more

Worst service ever. I bought a gun from Rural King website in March 2020. After 3 weeks their website showed it's sold out and my order was not fulfilled. Then I called them more than 10 times to cancel the order and get refund but no one answered calls. I also sent emails to them to cancel it. Then I bought the gun from another store which was delivered to me in 2 weeks. After another 4 weeks Rural King suddenly charged me again for this gun without my permission and mailed it to me. They refused to answer my calls or reply my emails anymore. They refused to take the gun back and refund me. read more

In an abandoned 1980's era Walmart building sits Americuh's small town general store. Farm implements, cattle feeders and pull mowers litter the cracked and aged asphalt parking lot. All of our past memories of 'goin up to Walmart', are now faded and replaced with grain bags, lawn ornaments, and porch swings..at a discount. Just when I thought Waterloo was in a sense, "growing up", Rural King moved to town after Walmart built a supercenter down the street and left vacant their iconic storefront. At first, I saw Rural King as a countrified stain on Waterloo's growing reputation in the STL and surrounding area. I mean, the name pretty much says it all. Rural. King. Waterloo's not rural anymore I thought, this place belongs somewhere in Millstadt, or Red Bud! But my vision has aged and thus, changed. The longer Waterloo keeps its rural outliers, the longer it keeps its authenticity, and I've come to adore Rural King as one of the last protectors of that pastoral faith. In many ways, Rural King is like the Walmart of the general store. Much of its contents come from overseas, are off branded, and sometimes odd. But, there's more. What delight there is in being greeted with a freshly popped free bag of popcorn each time you visit RK! What wonderment are you instantly brought back to by walking past a half dozen or more tubs of newly hatched chickens and ducks in the back of the store, gingerly asking your 50+ year old father if he thinks you could pick one up? What peace do you find in watching someone looking just like your gramma, walk down the candy aisle and pick out those old time candies they always manage to have stashed away in their kitchens or glass candy trays? My personal visits as of late are for getting oil change supplies. Buying 6 quarts of synthetic and a filter for all for only 12 bucks is certainly worth the visit to RK. Come later this spring, I'll be up there with my mom fetching potted and hanging plants and mulch for my front yard. Just can't beat their outdoor greenhouse prices and quality anywhere. Here's to Rural King, keeping it rureal in Americuh! read more

Rural King - chicks, man! - Home & Garden Near Me - Waterloo, Illinois

This is a great neighborhood home supply store. They carry everyday essentials, farm and garden supplies, to guns. They usually have really good prices on everything. The customer service is a little lacking, but I do believe it is because how busy they get at times. They also carry a full line of Columbia sportswear for kids and adults. Give them a try you will not be disappointed. read more

I ordered 5 four packs of Miracle Gro all purpose liquid fertilizer and they only sent one four pack because that's all they had. They still kept my total shipping charge that they charged me for the whole order even though I only got one pack. No refund ro date. read more

Ordered a welder on black friday 2021 because it was on sale. I had been holding out for Black friday/Cyber Monday deals for 2 months. I researched, I planned for this. Found one on Rural King, had a good sale, purchased it. SIX days later, they informed me that they cancelled my order. 6 DAYS. No reason, just cancelled. Called customer service and they were no help, no meeting me halfway. So they waited until after all the black friday/cyber monday deals are long gone to inform me that they cancelled my order. I patiently waited 2 months for this deal and now I'm getting hosed. They screwed me, and there are so many places to shop, why would I continue to support this company? read more

Great selection of tools and the Stihl product selection is the best I have ever come across. They have most anything I can think of that a hardware store should have, and more. Good boot selection as well. read more

I placed an order for my mother on July 27th 2019, the order did not ship out until Aug 1st. I recieved the wrong items on Aug 3rd. I called the customer service number and after 45 mins of waiting for my turn in the que someone finally answered. He told me to send pictures of what I received to a specified email address and I would hear something in 3 to 5 days. Well it is 13 days later and I have had to call and wait on hold at least 30 minutes each time, because I have yet to hear back about a shipping label to return the incorrect products and they still have my money and are telling me the returns dept is backed up. I'm sorry but I have been more than patient and understanding but this is ridiculous. I guess the only way I am going to get my money back is to dispute the charges with my bank. So buyer beware if you are thinking of ordering from them. read more

Very disheartened with my recent experience! Ordered online and without reason the order was canceled with "any further questions please feel free to respond to this email" when we did that the response was " items were either out of stock or back ordered ". Order was placed per product availability on Rural King's website! After sitting on hold for an extended period of time to try to receive a resolution due to still needing the product or similar product was told "per our policies the issue is resolved" "we don't have the product so you were refunded as soon as possible" Well all, good luck with shopping Rural King. The store has been our go to but, with this incident and others that we have had, we will be going to Tractor Supply, Walter Mart, and Amazon!! Only giving one star because it makes you read more

Don't call and ask for information. Either they are too busy or they just fell off the turnip wagon. Good grief!

Recently moved to a town near this store, hoping to revive my old interests in gardening, beekeeping, and growing fruit trees. The store gets two stars because they do tend to have everything I am looking for. But that's all, because the service is just pitiful. I am used to shopping Dickey Bub's, where the staff is friendly and knowledgeable and just about falls all over themselves to make sure you get what you need. Here, you're better off asking a friendly fellow shopper for help. The staff, if you can find them, are indifferent at best. My third or fourth time there, I was looking for a riding lawn mower. Yes, it was still pretty cold out, but it was part of my plan, I had the money, and I was ready to get it. The staff member I asked openly ridiculed me for wanting to look at mowers when it was not yet spring. Sorry, pal, but it's none of your business when I choose to purchase equipment. He just didn't want to have to go outside to discuss it. He called another staff member. We looked at the mowers and I asked one question. 'Do you deliver?' 'No,' he said, and the conversation was over. Really? A farm supply store that won't deliver large pieces of equipment? That was my last visit. read more

I placed an order that said it would be shipped within 1-2 business days. When I went hunting for their shipping policy, it says that the order fulfillment is 1-3 business days and Fedex Ground Shipping is approximately 1-2 days. Misleading, but whatever. On the end of the third business day, I called customer service because my order was still not shipped, and I needed my item, and I double checked the policy to ensure I would get my item on time. They told me the order had been fulfilled and I would get an email with updated tracking in a few minutes. I never got that email. I called back about 24 hrs later and tried to tell what had happened, the customer service rep interrupted me so many times, and wouldn't ever let me finish a single sentence. She told me that the order processing time was 3-5 business days and when I politely informed that's not what it says on the website, I double checked to make sure I'll get my item on time, she was like it doesn't say that, it says 1-2 business days once shipped and its only the end of the fourth business day and basically I don't care that you won't get your item, even after the last rep said the order had already been fulfilled. I have no idea when my order is going to be shipped, RK has lying, rude employees, I can't cancel the order, I'll now have to pay for return shipping because you can't even return items in store, I'm out $30 and still have to go find my item elsewhere. read more

I could spend HOURS in Rural King--- literally... and I dont allow myself to shop at Rural King alone, because they have so much fun stuff! Everything from clothes, to hunting gear, to garden decor, to pool supplies, to pet stuff, to christmas decor-- i mean seriously, EVERYTHING----!!!!!!! We make bi-weekley trips here for feed for our animals-- and theres nothing you cant not love about Rural King---for real.... Things to know: *Free popcorn! *Pets welcome! (but on a leash) *Spring time, they have baby chickens! * They have rabbits *This is not a BIG R store, this is a corporate store--- they will not accept BIG R coupons--just a heads up! :) Ive been a long time Rural King shopper--and dont plan on stopping anytime soon! RK! read more

I cannot believe I am actually writing a review on Rural King. But I must. Because this city girl was like Dorothy to Oz. This is one of the biggest Rural Kings in Southern Illinois. And it shows, especially since it took over an old Walmart store, and we all know what huge behemoths those are. Whatever you might need to live on the prairie you can find here. Clothes and work boots? Check. Deer urine, ammo, and tree stands? Check. Fencing? Check. Big pipes that are used for plumbing, but I have no clue beyond that? Check. Birdseed choices set up like a salad bar? Check. Snacks? Check. Car things? Check. Cedar chips for pets? Check. Canning supplies and other stuff for the kitchen? Check. Horse treats? Check, check, check. They even have penicillin for pets! For $27 a bottle! Huh. I wonder if penicillin for pets is the same as penicillin for humans. read more

I ordered two racks from Rural King and their site said it would be shipped within two days. After I paid, I received a confirmation and an email that said shipping would be delayed. There was a link to check my order, and it says I never ordered anything, however, they took my money. Rural King will not answer my inquiries, so I had to file a Paypal complaint (three days ago). They won't respond to that complaint either. COVID or not, Rural King is not legally entitled to take money and not deliver product or provide an explanation. Paypal gives them several weeks to resolve it, so my money is tied up. Will never shop with this company again. read more

I will never do business with these people again. I ordered a battery powered warming jacket based on an e-mail that Rural King sent me. It was on special so I ordered one. It came without a battery or charger so I ordered them on ebay. About a week after I ordered the jacket, I received an email that said the jacket was back ordered and they were cancelling the order. I called Rural King and they said they could not hold the order and if I re-ordered the jacket in the future it would NOT be at the sale price. I explained to them that I had already ordered batteries and a charger that I could not return and they could care less. When I asked to speak to a supervisor they flat refused. When I checked my credit card statement, there was suspicious activity from Rural King. Shady outfit, shop elsewhere... read more

Today I was looking for seeds and potting soil. I found some of the seeds that I wanted but I was searching around the store. I finally found an associate and she informed me that I could only purchase the potting soil outside. I would have to buy my seeds inside and then stand in line again outside. Not fun...... read more

Poor customer service Do not purchase this. The price seems great but they can't tell you if they have it in stock they also can not tell you when or if they can ship it . I wanted to cancel to order and they can't even tell me if they can do it. Nothing but I can't do it or can't make a guarantee . After I attempted to submit this review they blocked it from their website. These guys are nothing short of scam artists! read more

Service was horrible. The associates i dealt with were sarcastic, mean, and one even gave me wrong information. Their stores are dirty and not well kept. Never ever buy products from these places. The company does not care about its customers and doesn't deserve anyone's business. Terrible quality products, especially from the firearms department. read more

Don't know what all the fuss is about. BBB gives them a F rating. WHY ? This is one of my favorite places to shop. Friendly employees, great service, everything you can imagine and need..... Even items you don't, but can't live without !!! read more

Bought a rifle that was advertised as having a manufacturer mail in rebate. After the purchase we find out that there was not rebate.

Terrible customer service! I went to ask a question to a empty cashier and instead of saying to please wait or acknowledging me at all she continued to ignore my presents. Terrible. Also i went to the gun area were they have a "4 person" policy. There were at least 6 people in the area and i was asked to wait. Not bothered by the wait but at least stick to your policies. read more

After five weeks I emailed for when. They said out of stock in warehouse had to ship from store. After three more weeks emailed one more week or cancel order. After another week I said cancel order! I got no response to these emails to " Customer Service"! After another week they shipped without notice! Box arrived today looked like it went thru both world wars! Amazingly shooting bench was okay? No shipping dept., No customer service, No thank you!!! Never Again!!! read more

Ordered two bruder trucks for my son and nephew. They have been "processing" my order for 7 days now and they have not yet shipped. Clearly they wont make it here for Christmas now. I am beyond annoyed with this company. To make matters even worse, I can not get ahold of anyone at all through any of their phone numbers. I will be filing a complaint against the company as I am now out over $100 read more

Moldy horse feed. I have talked to two other horse owners who have also gotten moldy feed from Rural King. Refunded the money but this is apparently an ongoing problem. read more

I've been into this business several times and each time I feel frustrated because there is no one to help. Tonight after asking a page twice in twenty minutes the guy finally shows up to help someone else, no acknowledgement that i was there or would be with me and so I finally gave up and left. After being let down 5 other times in this store, my family member can go there but no more for me read more

Do not waste your time buying online from this company. It is the worst experience I have ever had buying online. Customer service is terrible and will do nothing to help you. Ordered a item 10 days ago and still has not shipped out nor will they cancel the order to refund me so I can buy it somewhere else. Do not waste your time here, you will be sorry. read more

You really have to watch where their equipment comes from. I bought a milk house heater and it didn't work when I plugged it in. It was chinese junk. I'll be returning it today. read more

I love Rural King. If you haven't ever been in one, it's like Lowes, tractor supply company, boot barn, and Walmart all in 1, and they also sell guns and ammo..but way nicer than any Walmart. They have free popcorn which is delicious, I could spend quite a while walking around looking at stuff in here! read more

Went to look at the chicks... They clearly don't pay attention to the sick ones because they r just sitting in the same bins as the rest... One was actually being trampled by the rest he was so sick he couldn't move read more