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Steel Shootin' · 03-05-2004, 05:18 PM

Which of these two stores do spearfishermen like most? I ponder such questions at times. I have my own opinion.

Graham · 03-05-2004, 05:48 PM

I like the Depot

Spearchucker · 03-05-2004, 05:52 PM

Lowe's is for the chicks, Home Depot is for the men.

Prodigal Son · 03-05-2004, 06:02 PM

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Originally posted by Spearchucker
Lowe's is for the chicks, Home Depot is for the men.

Lowe's is a bit more pricey, but has much better organization, selection, and service...I favor Lowe's. Spearchucker, what's this "Lowe's is for chicks" bull. They're both for "chicks" once wives realize there are tons of home improvement items in either store that their husbands have to do all the work installing!

Spearchucker · 03-05-2004, 06:19 PM

Lowe's concentrates on wallpaper, lights, towel holders, etc... and has a very poor building materials department. Home Depot is exactly the opposite. If you are building your house, go to Home Depot, if you are decorating it, go to Lowe's.

Home Depot's employees tend to be much more knowlegable on construction related issues.

Johnoly · 03-05-2004, 06:19 PM

Lowes,

It's 2 blocks away.

Johnoly

richhermes · 03-05-2004, 06:26 PM

Depot Depot!

Reel Cracker · 03-05-2004, 06:54 PM

I would have to agree with John about Home Depot being more knowlegable. Lowes does seem a little higher on there prices too.

joens · 03-05-2004, 08:05 PM

I prefer Home Depot . The one here anyway seems to have a better selection of tools and building supplies than Lowes .

cbulla · 03-05-2004, 08:33 PM

Depends on what I am after. Lowes for certain things (wifes dad works there and we get a discount) HD for other stuff...

greyface · 03-05-2004, 08:35 PM

Real men go to to The Home Depot.

Although, the poor bastard you see buying 100 10' PT 2x8's & a box of gun nails on Monday, you see him and his wife on Sat. morning in the wall paper section.

inletsurf · 03-05-2004, 09:59 PM

I'm a depot man myself

pcscuba · 03-05-2004, 10:00 PM

Lowes for sure, I can't stand orange!

Prater · 03-05-2004, 10:49 PM

Around here Lowe's has a better selection than the Depot. They both seem to have the same price on most builing supplies also. I just watch the sales. I also like to price match with a 10% discount between the two.

*fizisition* · 03-06-2004, 12:28 AM

I think they both suck as of late,I will go to a hard ware store long before I step foot through one of those "home improvement"stores.The last time I went to the depot they did not have four out of four items I went there for.Also the stores have no consistency what soever ,example ,a store on dale mabry has a certain glue,paint,lumber and a brandon store has none of the same items .I guess they had to make room for the wafflemakers.My point is any person who makes a living being handy can't count on the depot.Now I understand demographics and how they affect companys decisions on what to carry on a per store basis but they must also consider consistency and service.My local HD was just remodeled and yes they have made a lot of progress even though they styled it to look just like lowes

It just bothers me that they are discontinuing hardware items and repair items to carry washers ,dryers,and I even saw toasters.What's next satin sheets?


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03-05-2004, 05:18 PM	#1
Steel Shootin' Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,836	Lowes or Home Depot! Which of these two stores do spearfishermen like most? I ponder such questions at times. I have my own opinion. __________________ Notice: If you see me participate in the "longest thread ever" thread, please rush to my location and beat the living hell out of me.

03-05-2004, 06:19 PM	#6
Johnoly Big Time Bug Hunter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 2,749	Lowes, It's 2 blocks away. Johnoly __________________ 1st shot is the only shot!

03-05-2004, 08:05 PM	#9
joens Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Mexico Age: 45 Posts: 256	I prefer Home Depot . The one here anyway seems to have a better selection of tools and building supplies than Lowes . __________________ It's not so bad for a fish to be speared ,It takes his mind off being a fish.

03-05-2004, 08:33 PM	#10
cbulla Cunning Linguist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fort Myers Posts: 202	Depends on what I am after. Lowes for certain things (wifes dad works there and we get a discount) HD for other stuff... __________________ Colin ~..Insequor Somnium..~

03-05-2004, 05:48 PM	#2
Graham Chuck say's "SIT DOWN" Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, La Posts: 659	I like the Depot

03-05-2004, 05:52 PM	#3
Spearchucker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tampa, Florida Age: 44 Posts: 4,687	Lowe's is for the chicks, Home Depot is for the men.

03-05-2004, 06:26 PM	#7
richhermes Nappy Headed Ho Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Z-Hills, FL Age: 46 Posts: 5,416	Depot Depot!

03-05-2004, 06:54 PM	#8
Reel Cracker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Palmetto Posts: 235	I would have to agree with John about Home Depot being more knowlegable. Lowes does seem a little higher on there prices too.

03-05-2004, 08:35 PM	#11
greyface Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St. Augustine. Fl Posts: 1,031	Real men go to to The Home Depot. Although, the poor bastard you see buying 100 10' PT 2x8's & a box of gun nails on Monday, you see him and his wife on Sat. morning in the wall paper section. __________________ 60" of cold sprung steel

03-05-2004, 09:59 PM	#12
inletsurf Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Melboring, Florida Posts: 7,353	I'm a depot man myself

03-05-2004, 10:00 PM	#13
pcscuba Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 32	Lowes for sure, I can't stand orange!

03-05-2004, 10:49 PM	#14
Prater Steven Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Blanchard, OK Age: 42 Posts: 3,126	Around here Lowe's has a better selection than the Depot. They both seem to have the same price on most builing supplies also. I just watch the sales. I also like to price match with a 10% discount between the two. __________________ Steven Prater http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Prater/1240175811

03-06-2004, 12:28 AM	#15
fizisition Official Spearboard Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: lutz Posts: 1,499	I think they both suck as of late,I will go to a hard ware store long before I step foot through one of those "home improvement"stores.The last time I went to the depot they did not have four out of four items I went there for.Also the stores have no consistency what soever ,example ,a store on dale mabry has a certain glue,paint,lumber and a brandon store has none of the same items .I guess they had to make room for the wafflemakers.My point is any person who makes a living being handy can't count on the depot.Now I understand demographics and how they affect companys decisions on what to carry on a per store basis but they must also consider consistency and service.My local HD was just remodeled and yes they have made a lot of progress even though they styled it to look just like lowesIt just bothers me that they are discontinuing hardware items and repair items to carry washers ,dryers,and I even saw toasters.What's next satin sheets? __________________ "Dive Hard, Ride E-Sea " http://www.e-searider.com/ 1-888-335-ESEA

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