Major Hardware Supply — Local services in Cedar Grove

This hardware store was one of the first places in town that I visited when I moved to town a year or so ago. I had a lot of little repairs and home improvements to do, so I knew I needed a place close by to rely upon. I made it my business to meet and introduce myself to the owner (Jerry) who in turn introduced me to another staff member. They welcomed me warmly to the town and the store and have been as welcoming every time that I’ve been in the store (which is probably dozens of times by now), even when it’s busy and chaotic. As an African-American male, who was moving to a town known to have some conservative views, I made it my business when I moved to this town to get out and to meet and introduce myself to people, especially local business owners. I know all too well after 50 years what it’s like to be followed around stores (regardless of the community’s political views) as if I’ve hired a personal bodyguard upon entry. I also have a teenage son who himself worries about how he’s perceived when he’s out and about (since he doesn’t wear his 4.2 HS GPA on his forehead). So I wanted to be sure when we moved to town that everyone knew that we were here and that we were going to support their businesses and I can say, without reservation, that Major Hardware has become one of my favorite businesses to patronize. I’m welcomed and superserved when I visit (not in the bodyguard sense). They always try to help me to figure out the best solution to a project or problem. In fact, Jerry the owner has even offered to come to my home after closing and give me advice about how to tackle a project!! This is why we support small businesses. It has always been worth it to me to pay a little more to make sure that these businesses...

When I started my local handyman business about a year ago, I shopped mainly in the "big box" highway stores. While working locally, I decided to try Major Hardware where I met Pete, Gerry, and Bill. Not only were they extremely helpful and knowledgeable, but their prices were very close to what I would have paid on the highway. In my business time is money and a quick run to Major saves me plenty of time and therefore makes my customers happy. The depth of their inventory, their ability to order and receive needed items quickly, usually next day and most of all Gerry's 51 years in this business provide guidance that you'll NEVER receive on the highway.

The Foodtown parking lot provides ample parking even on the busiest of days.

And for those of us who appreciate a pleasant shopping experience, I recommend the cookies/cakes/pastries that always seem to be on the counter for all to enjoy.

Stop by on a Sunday morning for a coffee and bagel/doughnut ... I'll see you there.

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About 2 months ago I went to Major's and spoke to Jerry. I have been going there for many years. I had a towel rack that was attached to a bathroom tile wall that kept on coming loose. He told me that the threads for the set screws were stripped. He bored a new hole slightly larger and then created new threads for a new set screw. He charged me $2.00 for the set screw and tool to insert it, and no charge for the labor ! I had to go back again today because it came loose again. I thought it was because I may have overtightened the set screw. He could have told me that there was nothing else that could be done - but he didn't. He told me that the threads were OK and to try to turn the wall bracket upside down and try it again. It worked ! It's great to have a local store with knowledgeable friendly people, and I am very appreciative. This is definitely the place to go for advice and to purchase items. Buy local...