Does anyone know what is going on with the hardware store? I noticed the sign was down and the front glass was covered with paper when I went by this weekend.
It’s now up by oyster factory rd
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Their lease amount went up significantly, so they decided not to renew. Ace Hardware will be moving in within the next few months. True Value will be building a new facility on the island. I’m not really sure Edisto can support 3 hardware stores.
If Ace does what it has done in many areas it will be out of bussiness within a year.
Basically in many areas ACE Hardware stores are sporting goods stores with some hardware.The ones I’ve seen like this have done very well.Sumter,Florence, Walterboro as examples.
Our local Ace in Laurens has every thing one would need to build or repair any type of construction along with appliances and yard products. I think it has a lot to do with the mgmt. experance
Thanks, I’m glad they are still here. I found them to be a well stocked and helpful store and really enjoyed shopping there for my DIY projects. They also have my paint colors in their computer. I try to support all the businesses on Edisto by shopping there instead of carrying stuff in. It’s really convenient having them around when you need them.
Rob
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I heard the guy that is putting the ace in owns the property also . He also owns liquor store and property bi- lo ( the pig ) is on . A lady was sellin plants on parcel next to true value , and the owner wanted to charge her $1500 a month rent . Shoot she couldn’t even make that a year in profit. So she closed shop .yes he did raise tenants rent leaving sour mouth with all residents . They moved behind the bank
A very small community does not forget things like that. I will continue to frequent the original store.
I will continue to use the True Value. Will not step foot in the new Ace, nor do I use the liquor store or buy the liquid ice in the Bi-Lo parking lot. The folks in the True Value are good people and I will continue to support them.
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