Harbor Freight Tools

Gotta love harbor freights. I shop here often for what ever tools i need. They have good tools for descent prizes. And i really like the coupon book that u get in the mail.

First visit to this particular branch … long drive from where I live but worth it … in getting 1., the thing I went for (vacuum pressure tester, $ 25, for old Mercedes) AND 2. sure enough… those bargain specials I could NOT resist (3 vice grips, $ 10; organizer plastic covered container box, $ 4)… THE MANAGER, when the line started to bunch up ??? guess what? actually SPOKE UP and got people ORGANIZED and everyone was out of there, paid up, happy, quickly !!!
…I’m no wheeler dealer but… when I first discovered Harbor Freight … (the one near Azusa/​Glencoe?) … I immediately looked up if I could BUY STOCK (!!!) (not much, just SOME) in this company? …no, you can’t; it’s privately held… but SUCH is the vibe of this well run store. …cannot imAGine being anywhere near one and not just doing the circuit around the aisles … to be reminded of stuff you’ve put off but need a cheap version of (torque wrench, digital, $ 30 on sale WITH THREE adapters to fit my lifetime’s collection of various socket sizes…) etc. Now… watch the place get all crowded … ’cause this is a GREAT store (s).

I came here by accident because I was really shopping next door at JoAnn’s Fabrics. I know my husband likes this store so I texted my husband to see if he needed anything here. He did and texted me a link to the exact item he wanted. As soon as I walked in, I found an employee who told me the exact aisle and what shelf to find it. I quickly found it, but I actually needed an employee to retrieve this item from the back. The display was the only thing on the shelf. So I quickly found the same guy. It was easy! I was in and out within minutes. Thank you Harbor Freight Tools!

Are you looking for very inexpensive tools? If so, Harbor freight is The place for you. Almost everything they carry is extremely reasonably priced. They carry everything from small and large electronic tools to your basic hammers and just about everything in between.
My one concern when I shop here is the quality of the air inside the store. Every time I walk in to a harbor freight store I am greeted by an overwhelming smell. It is something like the smell of rubber and oil. I am not quite sure what it is but I do fear for the health of the employees that work there. I have mentioned it to them on occasion but I am not sure if they realize just how bad it is.
Apart from the air quality issue, Harbor freight is a terrific place to shop if you are on a budget.

Worst customer service ever! Never going to this location again!!! Almost all works have a attitude. Very disappointed.

Some interesting reviews here. «Store Stinks» — um, ok girls it a hardware store with oily parts and sweaty people working on projects it’s not a hair salon! I know the tools are cheap but they get the job done. Unless you are going to use them full time they are just fine for simple use. «Returns are hard without a receipt» –wow, they should be as it’s not their job to be your mommy and keep track of your paperwork. I get so frustrated when I have to wait in line behind the «I don’t have a receipt» person who thinks «I am special» well, get over yourself and trust us customers that are waiting in line behind you’re an idiot.
Could some things be better at the store? Sure it could but find me a place that can’t use some improvement. Some days are good some bad but that is the way it is in retail.

Low prices — cheap tools. What more can I say. If you’re an amateur handyman, and don’t want to pay a lot for tools you’re going to hardly use, this place is for you. Love their «free» coupons.

Place is run by teenagers. None of them know about tools and there is never anyone to ask for help. Plus the place stinks… get some ventilation.

First time visit, last Saturday to get a gift card for my Girlfriend’s Father. The store is pretty awesome. It’s a tool-guy’s toy store. Everything seemed orderly, neat, and the cashier was very positive. I’ve seen their advertisements and always have good buys on specials.
I would say this is a must stop, before going to Home Depot or Lowes.

Very disappointed with this company in general. They will not let you return an item you paid for in cash without all of your personal information. They want my ID, Name, Address, and Phone Number. Their company policies are invasive.

The 10′ x10’on sale for $ 57.75 is currently listed online for $ 299 or 3 for $ 279! The Electric Fly Swatter I paid $ 15 for is at Harbor THIS WEEK for $ 2.49 it may sound odd, but it’s Mercy killing by electrocution. I’m off to get one today.

These guys have their heads up their A$$es.
I stopped in to buy a ladder. It was 199.00 but now on sale for 139.00. They only had one out on the floor next to the registers. There were only two cashier working and no people working the floor. I politely waited for one of the cashiers to finish with other customers before asking if this was the only ladder they had left and if it was being held for someone. She wouldn’t answer me and just called for a manager. Ten minutes later no manager. I took a look at the ladder and could tell that it had been used and returned. So I asked again can to tell me if you have anymore of this ladder because this one has been used. Again she just called for a manager. After twenty minutes I said «do you have a manager cause no o e is coming up here and why can’t anyone else check inventory to see if you have a ladder in stock?» Guess what?!? LOL she just called for a manager again. I hate it when people don’t think about customer needs or how to best sell store product. Nice job guys NO SALE. Funny thing was that I had stood there picking up addition items that I was going to buy since I was there. Never Mind.

Super cheap! Be smart about what your getting and you’ll have no regrets here. I get my hand and power tools from either Lowes, Home Depot, or OSH. Harbor Freight is where I get my expendables like zip ties, latex gloves, and face masks for next to nothing.

I HAD TO WRITE THIS REVIEW BECAUSE IT’S NOT FAIR FOR CUSTOMERS TO BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE SAVING MONEY WHEN THEY ARE NOT.
Horrible location. Buyer beware, I have purchased 2 tools and both have stopped working in less than 3 days.
Cheap tools, end up costing you more.
DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE, unless you love to constantly return your tools that don’t work right after you buy them. Home Depot is across the street, save time and money by purchasing tools that work so you don’t have to drive back and return the defective tools from harbor freight tools.

This store is tempting because they always mail and email coupons. I hate how it smells but it is a hardware store! This is really a last resort type of place for tools. If you want to be cheap and need a quick fix then come here. But you get what you pay for so don’t expect things to last. Customer service is terrible.

Skye was super pleasant and helpful.
And I got a wet/​dry shop vac for $ 80 less than my boyfriend’s. Boom.

Well organized. Big parking lot. But when I asked if they had nails they only had nails for nail guns. I understand the name is harbor freight tools, but I didn’t think this would be excluding basic nails from the inventory. Went to Home Depot across the street and got nails.

This is where you go to buy any tool you can imagine for a very affordable price. They have power tools, hand tools, machine shop equipment, and various tools for your typical DIY’er or the professional.
Some people express concern that their power tools, made by Chicago Electric, are poor quality, but I have yet to experience any issues with them.
Make sure you join their email list because they will send you amazing discount coupons regularly. For example, today I went in and bought a stapler gun and used my 20% off coupon that was emailed to my phone. Then I used the same coupon for my friend’s purchase and he received the 20% off. They have great deals, and often for those that subscribe for emails.
If you check in on Unilocal,you get a free LED mini flashlight!
They have a great 90 day return policy with receipt which is great. Also, they offer a lifetime warranty on all of their power tools.
The store is organized and clean. Lines can get long on Sale days, but they have enough cashiers to move customers along quick enough. Most of the cashiers that I’ve seen are happy, are sure to greet you and ask if I was able to find everything I needed.
This will always be my first stop to buy tools prior to Home Depot or Lowes.

You know what really sucks? When you frequent a store fairly often throughout the year and then when it comes time to return something you can’t do it.
I bought 4 little caster wheels to help a friend fix a close rack. It turns out I couldn’t use the wheels because of the way I would have to mount them. I had to go to another store and buy wheels because Harbor Freight didn’t have the ones I needed.
Meanwhile, the bag of wheels gets shuffled all over the house and I finally find them and try to return to the store. Of course I paid cash and the receipt is missing from the bag. The manager told me basically that I was out of luck. He wouldn’t even give me store credit! These wheels are brand new and never been used and only cost around $ 12.00
Sure it’s my fault for loosing the receipt but in this day and age, come on! I remodeled my house and bought a ton of stuff at Home Depot. They have a system where you can return a certain amount of stuff without a receipt and they track it using your drivers license.
So, for not letting me return $ 12 worth of stuff, i’m not stepping inside that store again.

Things are definitely cheaper here than Home Depot, Lowes and other major stores but they are all no name, just got off the ship from China type of products. I recommend getting alot of non vital tools from here. You don’t need to spend a ton of money at other stores for screwdrivers and other basic tools when you can get it here for alot less. The other side of the pendulum is that for items that are built complicated it will probably fail on you. i. e security camera’s, power drills and so forth.
Still a great place though.