Long before Lowes and Home Depot there was Herrick Hardware, opened in 1865. Still offering just about anything (10,000 plus items here) you can easily fit into the trunk of your car be it a barbecue grill, toaster oven, 20 lb bag of bird seed, shower curtain, flag, nails, screws, hand tools, sewing items, cleaning products, and even higher-end small appliances like the famous SMEG brand can be found here. There is a country general store feel still present but not from the shiny modern products for sale. It is more from the reception you receive from the staff. Eager to help you locate whatever you need, there is always someone to assist you. So whether you are renovating an older home and need a push button switch plate, or are seeking a new door hinge or just charcoal for the barbecue, make your way to Main Street in Southampton, Herrick Hardware is conveniently situated next to the crosswalk making it easy to move your purchases. Oh, and they also offer to help you carry these packages to your car! There is so much to be said for old fashioned manners; they never get old nor do they go out of style. Herrick Hardware keeping with the changing times but never changing what are good business practices! Here's to...
Read moreVisit Date: September 3, 2024
This was the last stop my dad and I made on a Hampton's tour. I have this book called 111 things to do in the Hamptons you must not miss. So when I have a chance I've been driving out east to tour what's in the book. This is the oldest operating family run hardware store on LI. My dad and I met Charlie who was one of the employees featured in the book and he let us take a picture with him for instagram. I bought a Stanley. I was trying so hard not to get one but I finally caved. They had 30 oz ones for $40. I don't know if that was a good price or not but I got a nice green one. I wanted to support the store and wasn't sure what else to get I looked around to see if I could get a Christmas gift for someone on my list but didn't really find anything. This is a nice store to visit worth checking out for the...
Read moreLove this store. The staff is super helpful and often I can find stuff there that may not be available in other local stores. Recently I needed a small thermos for my son’s camp lunch. After looking all over Southampton and finding just cheap plastic versions that don’t hold well either heat or gold, I finally found a high end product at Hedrick’s . Perfect for what I needed and the gentleman helping me was able to describe all the features to ensure that was what I wanted. This store is truly a...
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