Elder's Ace Hardware - Bryson City

Allen M.

Staff is very friendly, this is the one thing that hasn't changed. Much of Clampitt staff was replaced, I am not happy about that. The few remaining Clampitt staff jokes(?) about everyone being fired.

Most of the reviews here do not appear to be about the Bryson location. If you only ever had an Elders, and didn't know Clampitt, maybe they seem OK??

I was quoted $8 for a #2 spruce 8' 2x4 yesterday at Elders Bryson, at Lowes $3.45. I don't expect Lowes prices, but that is ridiculous, Clampitt used to be about $5 for the same 2x4 months ago, and lumber prices have been stable since then. When I commented to the cashier ""I miss Clampitt"", she said ""We hear that a lot"". I prefer to shop local, and will continue for other things ... but for hardware/lumber, I'll now normally just drive to Sylva.

Since being purchased from Clampitt, Elders has screwed up the inventory system, reduced what they carry (Isles are much wider due to less inventory). They also eliminated any vegetable plants in 6 packs, reduced the vegetable seed rack by replacing it with ... wait for it ... Elder's logo'ed hats and coffee mugs at an exorbitant price. I have never seen anyone picking up anything from that shelf.

Bear K.

Very interesting store with a lot of variety. You'll probably say, ""Hey, I could use that"" about 20 times or so while you're there.

Montague S.

We needed battery operated lights, flashlights , batteries , etc while heading back to Florida post hurricane near- miss to long power outages . They had everything we needed and more - the woman who helped was very helpful and gave good advice - and at fair prices , too. Glad to have stopped here .

John P.

Great hardware and well stocked in the heart of Downtown Bryson City. Sure, you can drive into Sylvan and go to Lowe's, but you will have a lot of windshield time and not receive the help and advice you will here. Very friendly and have pretty much everything you need, plus some.

Thomas P.

Great store, very well stocked, and very knowledgeable/helpful staff EVERYWHERE! Cute, great location. Shop local!

Ted M.

Well, if you purchase a product from them and if it does not work do not take it back because you will not get your money back! I purchased some plumbing packages cause I was not sure which one would work and had to open the one which unfortunately did not work, no damage other than the package it came in. So thinking like any other business that has a return with receipt policy I would be able to return for refund, which was not the case this morning from the rude older gentlemen in the return area. Told me he was not taking the item back due to it being opened, that he could not resale it so I would have to keep it. He stated: ""You wouldn't want to buy something damaged, would you?"" So I will not be shopping at this location again!!!

JA J.

Had a great encounter with Benjamin, in the paint department of the Clampitt Ace Hardware store in Bryson City, NC. He knew his products and couldn't have been more helpful while trying to help me find the right paint colors for three different projects. Thanks Benjamin, you ROCK!