I needed an HDMI cable in a hurry. I tried three other stores in the South Side Flats, but no-one else had one. The True Value site lists several that the chain sells. I had to call this store directly rather than search online. They answered right away and found it on the shelf for me. I picked it up in ten minutes and was able to demo my presentation in advance of heading to the venue. Great responsive service that made my day! read more

Great service, helpful and friendly. So many pad locks to pick from. Guy behind the counter was very helpful. Decent price too, didn't break the bank. read more

It's nice to support local small businesses so I decided to buy an outdoor garbage can here. The service was very attentive, showed me all of the trashy options with a smile. The store has a sense of history to it as the building feels older than the Earth. read more

Vogt is a well stocked working hardware store that blooms every spring and summer with beautiful plants and flowers for the garden. I make it a point to pop in every time I'm in town. read more

Two of the nicest guys run the store. I have gone there for multiple plumbing and other small projects and they have always had what I need. I have even brought in pictures and they have shown me what I didn't even know I needed. Way better than a big box store! I have gone here for almost all of my hardware needs. They have great plants in early summer too! read more

This rinky-dink hardware store has been on Carson Street since time immemorial. Sadly, it's hard for a shop like this to compete with a Home Depot or Lowe's, but we needed some things to hook up our new dryer as well as an extension cord, and surely enough, Vogt True Value had everything. With all the clubs, bars, and restaurants around South Side, it's easy to forget that a hardware store exists. I mean, a yuppie or hipster might need light bulbs or a hammer or...screws or something. read more

Like spending hours in HUGE hardware stores with 15 different brands of the same widget? Yes? Then DON'T go here! If you want a store, with a helpful guy at the front desk, who you can ask for 5 things, watch him go get them and walk out in under 5 minutes, this store is for you! More like a shop than a store, but EVERY time I go there (probably 15 times so far) they have exactly what I need! And items like light switches, screws, sponges, air filters and water/gas fittings are way cheaper than any of the "big box" stores will ever do. This place is typical South Side - OLD SCHOOL, like back in the day when people served you, thanked you, and you got done in minutes. Go there, thank me later! read more

So this review has two parts, one for the work that was done, and one for the customer service of this store. I called in on a Saturday to see if they replaced window screens (frankly because I had no time to do it myself and the larger hardware stores do not do them). Alas a store that did, however the gentleman who works on such tasks was not in that day. No problem, I dropped it off on Saturday anyway, received a call on Monday that it was ready. Great turn around time, and the work was great, the man who fixed it did a superb job (cash only and he calls with a price, it was about $20 for me which was perfect). So if I was rating the work, it would be a four star job, but that's not all folks. Anyway, I did not have the chance to pick this up Monday afternoon. So I decided to go in first thing Tuesday morning (their posted hours ONLINE are 8am-6pm M-W; 8-5:30 on Thursday, 8-6 on Friday, and 8-3 on Saturday). I pulled up and parked around 745 to notice the man who works the cash register smoking. I was early so I waited in my car until 8:07 - in an attempt to give them ample time to open up. Well when I walked to the store, the man was still out front smoking, and I asked "are you open now?" (loaded question as all of their posted hours state 8am), and he informed me, "not until 9am". Wait, what? You are out here smoking over an hour and fifteen minutes prior to the opening of your store. This can't be serious. Well he was, but who can actually wait another hour just to pick up a screen. Trip for nothing, and going to the Southside then back into Oakland for work is not fun. Needless to say this did not sit well. So anyway, I picked up the screen later that week, and luckily I chose to get them Thursday because I had about an hour of free time and didn't wait until Friday afternoon. When I went to pick up the screen and actually picked it up, I looked at their posted hours on their window, and low and behold they are 8am to 6pm M-H, and to 4pm on Friday. Get your store in order and I'm sure more people (read: "yuppie or hipster" who "might need light bulbs" etc.) would utilize this store. read more

The guys running Vogt True Value Hardware are super nice and bend over backwards to help customers. The store itself is a little dingy and prices are higher than a big box hardware store, but they have a great selection and are wonderful for small home projects/repairs. read more

Went here to get so vacuum and songs picture hooks. The store is pretty bare bones but gsas most of what you need in a pinch. The used vacuums work well and are cheap. The guy working there is a grump, but who cares when you are only buying small stuff anyway. I'll go there again for a quick errand and to get keys cut. read more

I love this place. Since I come from Manhattan, I don't drive so I depend on needed products that are within walking distance. And this hardware store fits the bill nicely. They always have what I want in terms of electrical outlet covers or painter's tape or picture hooks. And like everyone else, I have to say the guys here are extraordinarily helpful and couldn't be nicer. Before you trek off to the big box stores, ring these guys up and see if they have what you need. These smaller, community stores are necessary. read more

On 8/24/16 I purchased a set of Dewalt drill bits Model # DW1177 from Vogt True Value Hardware 1308 E Carson St Pittsburgh, PA 15203. The packaging was already open, but it appeared to be intact. When I got home I noticed the 1/2 drill bit was not a Dewalt bit, it also was about a 1/2" to long to fit in the drill bit case. We went back to the store two days later on 8/26/16 with the unused package. They would not help us. They did not offer to give us our money back. I own my own business, if I had something come back to me, I would take care of it. It's simple, as is the guy behind the register. read more

In a pinch? Need some advice? These guys are always helpful. I've been living here for 2 years and I'm happy with everything they have helped me with. I hate going to major hardware stores! I must say that they do carry your basic tool and hardware needs, so if you need something specialized get it online or ask them to get it for you. I have had things that I mistakenly bought and they were happy to let me return it. I live in an older place in the ss and I feel like their store is geared to meet my needs. Just picked up some salvaged door hinge pins to rehang my old door. It worked perfectly! I got all of my first herb garden gear here, the younger guy helped me with everything. And it has been a success! These guys really are awesome, a bit behind technology wise but who needs that to pick up hardware? I really hope that they stay open for a very long time. Without them my quick and easy home repairs will be a pain in the ass. Keep it up guys! read more

I love that there are still independent storefront hardware stores and Vogt's is my store of choice. Sean has been great to order -- and cut -- things I need for a gardening project and the prices are competitive with the Big Box guys. I will spend my money there for hardware as long as they carry it and carry on. read more

I can't count time how many times I have needed something mid-home project , had to dart over to Vogt to purchase missing links, and have been lucky that they had exactly what I needed. (Oh, yeah - and the fact that these guys clean up the entire 14th-15th block of Carson St. In the mornings after weekend south side debauchery makes them aces in my book.) read more