Fraser's Hardware — Local services in Town of Carmel

I try very hard to support local business. It's farther to Frasers than the big box home improvement store right by me. I will gladly pay a premium for a local shop but I refuse to be outright price gouged because I want to support local, which I've experienced here.

Here's a great example, flexible 4in vinyl duct, cheap enough of a product at $20-25 for a 20 foot section pretty much as a standard everywhere else.

At Frasers this same product is $40. This is one clear example of many, and being asked to pay around double the price I can't support.

If you have to go, keep your phone out and double check the prices. Or, as I see it, don't go here because it's just now more effort than it's worth. We're the ones that want to support local and Frasers is pushing...

I've shopped at this store for years. I came by yesterday and they were closing the door as I approached. I told them I needed one quick item. They allowed me to make the purchase (It took one minute) but they had a poor attitude about taking that extra minute for me. I got the same attitude once when I returned an item. No worries, Lowes is better and open later. So much for supporting mom and pop businesses.

In response to the owner's response; Your employee could have said no I'm sorry, or yes, but please be quick, instead of "hurry up" or whatever he said that was equally as disrespectful. There was no excuse for the rudeness or that no one else...

This is my favorite hardware store! The second you walk in you are greeted by a friendly face. The other day it was two friendly faces! I love that it’s close by, meticulously organized clean and well stocked. I may sometimes find an item at a slightly better price at another big box store which I won’t mention but in that big box store I typically end up roaming around the aisles desperately looking for someone to help me. At Fraser’s Hardware there’s always someone available to answer your questions and if that person can’t answer your question they will find somebody who can! Great place, great people,...