Academy Hardware / Industrial Supply

Helene O.

Love this place. I grew up in the area and this is the one steadfast storefront that has lasted since the 1950s. I always go to this one-off establichment first before going to a 'big box' store. Personal attention and the owner has a breadth of knowledge of all things. If he doesn't have what you want, he will recommend a place to go instead (think: ""Mircacle of 34th Street"" :0).

Leon M.

Drove from New Jersey to Philadelphia to patronize this American owned business and rent a carpet steamer. First red sign was when they did not run my credit card they simply wrote down all my personal credit card number and address. The rental went well and I promptly returned it the next morning even though the traffic from the DNC convention had the surrounding areas on lock down. I was greeted with a confrontation regarding how i brought back the machine. It wasnt properly disassembled and returned exactly how i received it. The attitude and rudeness did not go unanswered by me. Unfortunately the owner was unaware that customers that patronize the business is a privilege not a burden. I think he assumed I see the machine everyday and know exactly how to break it down to his liking. Very sarcastic owner with a chip on his shoulder.several weeks later my credit card wa cloned and used in New York. Hmmmmmm is all i can say. I will NEVER patronize this establishment again.