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Posted By: slumlord Menard’s - 04/24/24
Walter Brennan would shop there
Posted By: hillestadj Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Plumbing, electrical, appliances too
The savings will always come right back to you
You'll save big money, you'll save big moneeey
When you shop Menaaaarrrds!!!
Posted By: Teal Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
11% is 11% man.
Posted By: Son_of_the_Gael Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
I love Menards.
Posted By: slumlord Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
We have one in Padooka

goana get a set of frinch dorrs

lowes is a rip since no more millaterry discount
Posted By: earlybrd Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
9int none round hear
Posted By: slumlord Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Originally Posted by earlybrd
9int none round hear
not even a Scotty’s
Posted By: Mountain10mm Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
The owner is a first class a-hole.
Posted By: slumlord Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Originally Posted by Mountain10mm
The owner is a first class a-hole.
No way

We went pheasant hunting with wilford grimley
Posted By: Valsdad Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
What the hell is this Menards stuff.

we don't even have a Rural King or such in these parts.

3 hr drive to the nearest Tractor Supply even.

Local Ace Hardware/lumber yard/garden center wants $10 for a simple ol T post now. Man can't hardly afford to build a fence even.

sheesh
Posted By: earlybrd Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Originally Posted by slumlord
Originally Posted by earlybrd
9int none round hear
not even a Scotty’s
Holm depow n slows😕
Posted By: slumlord Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
I can remember when t-posts were $2 a pop

And I’m not an old fk like you 😂
Posted By: Valsdad Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
zacly bro. zacly
Posted By: slumlord Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
The local commie democrat school board candidates bombard every highway intersection with signs erected with t-posts

They aint strong enough to pound em in too deep

[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]
Posted By: Cheesy Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Sprecher’s root beer by the case at Menards. Ours opened up last week.
Posted By: TheLastLemming76 Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
It’s a fun store but the lumberyard is a PIA and I hate the rebate. Thirty days to claim it IFRC and a hassle.

Menards was one of only two stores that during Covid kicked me out for not wearing a mask. Most everywhere else would leave you alone if you had a token bandanna on neck high or ask if I needed a mask but then drop the issue when I claimed a medical issue that precluded wearing a mask. Menards wouldn’t have it and kicked me out. [bleep] Menards.
Posted By: 5sdad Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
I appreciate Menard's and get a lot of things there. That said, I don't think much of their lumberyard.
Posted By: alwaysoutdoors Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Originally Posted by Valsdad
What the hell is this Menards stuff.

we don't even have a Rural King or such in these parts.

3 hr drive to the nearest Tractor Supply even.

Local Ace Hardware/lumber yard/garden center wants $10 for a simple ol T post now. Man can't hardly afford to build a fence even.

sheesh


They don’t sell Crocs anyway.
Posted By: flatfish11 Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Originally Posted by TheLastLemming76
It’s a fun store but the lumberyard is a PIA and I hate the rebate. Thirty days to claim it IFRC and a hassle.

Menards was one of only two stores that during Covid kicked me out for not wearing a mask. Most everywhere else would leave you alone if you had a token bandanna on neck high or ask if you needed a mask but then drop the issue if I claimed a medical issue that precluded wearing a mask. Menards wouldn’t have it and kicked me out. [bleep] Menards.
Did the same thing to me in Big Rapids. Went 200 yards to Lowes. They never said a word.
Posted By: TheLastLemming76 Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Originally Posted by flatfish11
Originally Posted by TheLastLemming76
It’s a fun store but the lumberyard is a PIA and I hate the rebate. Thirty days to claim it IFRC and a hassle.

Menards was one of only two stores that during Covid kicked me out for not wearing a mask. Most everywhere else would leave you alone if you had a token bandanna on neck high or ask if you needed a mask but then drop the issue if I claimed a medical issue that precluded wearing a mask. Menards wouldn’t have it and kicked me out. [bleep] Menards.
Did the same thing to me in Big Rapids. Went 200 yards to Lowes. They never said a word.

It was the Bay City store for me. I haven’t been back since. Seems like there’s always a Lowe’s or HD within a mile or two of Menards if not right across the road.
Posted By: Valsdad Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Originally Posted by slumlord
The local commie democrat school board candidates bombard every highway intersection with signs erected with t-posts

They aint strong enough to pound em in too deep

[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]
That's about funny right there folks.

Probably didn't know what a t-post driver is or how to use one if they ever saw one.
Posted By: troublesome82 Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
We have two in the area and one HD! The customer service at both has become bothersome!
Posted By: Nollij Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
They were without a doubt the worst mask nazis of anyone around here during the fun time. Plenty of smaller local yards here that aren't full of screaming women following you around telling you to put on a mask. They are not missed.
Posted By: slumlord Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Dang

That bad?

Guess I won’t make it habit of goijg there. They are over a 90 miles away but could save me 400-500 on some doors and windows. Plus KY tax is less
Posted By: RUM7 Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
they got some a them fansy nasscars.
Posted By: JamesJr Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Originally Posted by slumlord
We have one in Padooka

goana get a set of frinch dorrs

lowes is a rip since no more millaterry discount


They're building one in Bowling Green. Even closer for me. If I'm specifically going to Menards, I usually go to Evansville, sometimes Paducah if I have to be down that way. I used to time a trip to Menards in Owensboro so I could go to Whittakers also, but that's out now.
Posted By: slumlord Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Figured they was the shizzot after wabigoon bragging on them
Posted By: slumlord Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Originally Posted by JamesJr
Originally Posted by slumlord
We have one in Padooka

goana get a set of frinch dorrs

lowes is a rip since no more millaterry discount


They're building one in Bowling Green. Even closer for me. If I'm specifically going to Menards, I usually go to Evansville, sometimes Paducah if I have to be down that way. I used to time a trip to Menards in Owensboro so I could go to Whittakers also, but that's out now.

Holler at me next time ya run up there. I’ll buy the hot dogs.
Posted By: JamesJr Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Originally Posted by 5sdad
I appreciate Menard's and get a lot of things there. That said, I don't think much of their lumberyard.


If I need lumber, there is a an Amish owned store a few miles from me that can't be beat on their prices. Menards is for stuff other than wood.
Posted By: JamesJr Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Originally Posted by slumlord
Originally Posted by JamesJr
Originally Posted by slumlord
We have one in Padooka

goana get a set of frinch dorrs

lowes is a rip since no more millaterry discount


They're building one in Bowling Green. Even closer for me. If I'm specifically going to Menards, I usually go to Evansville, sometimes Paducah if I have to be down that way. I used to time a trip to Menards in Owensboro so I could go to Whittakers also, but that's out now.

Holler at me next time ya run up there. I’ll buy the hot dogs.


Will you buy me a bag of Doritos to go with the dog?
Posted By: slumlord Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
That and a Upper 10
Posted By: JamesJr Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Originally Posted by slumlord
That and a Upper 10

Haha, ain't seen one of them since since Spot was a pup.
Posted By: Huntz Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Menard`s sucks balls . Good luck ever getting your 11% rebate back . If you do get it , you have to use it in their store , Their lumber is schit . Fleet & Farm has actual sales where they deduct the sale price at the cash register . They also have online deals sent to your email address that are crazy low . Last one was $100.00 off anything they carry if you spend $500.00 . Took advantage of that in their gun dept. which Menard does not have.
Posted By: Westman Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Originally Posted by Nollij
They were without a doubt the worst mask nazis of anyone around here during the fun time. Plenty of smaller local yards here that aren't full of screaming women following you around telling you to put on a mask. They are not missed.

This.

They were the worst. Kicked me and a pard out of the store because we refused to wear a mask. Fortunately, we have a Lowes nearby. Haven't been back to Menureds since...
Posted By: reivertom Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Our is pretty impressive. They have stuff nobody else stocks. I have to drive a bit to get there, but I find what I need. It puts Lowes to shame.
Posted By: horse1 Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Manager of the retailer I worked for during college was on the board for the local United Way or Red Cross, don’t recall which. Said he went to Menards store manager for a donation and was told:

“Our charitable contribution to the community is providing jobs.”

Best man in my wedding was in management w/Me area for ~15yrs. He had a few stories, none of them that made me want to spend any $$ @ Menards. Home office has CC TV in every store manager’s office.

Nuts, bolts, screws, and do-dads our neighborhood Ace is fantastic as are their people. If they don’t have it, Mills Fleet Farm is a few more blocks away. For tools, we’ve got an Acme Tool Crib in town
Posted By: local_dirt Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Originally Posted by Valsdad
Originally Posted by slumlord
The local commie democrat school board candidates bombard every highway intersection with signs erected with t-posts

They aint strong enough to pound em in too deep

[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]
That's about funny right there folks.

Probably didn't know what a t-post driver is or how to use one if they ever saw one.



I'd be knocking them all down. Lol.
Posted By: AJ300MAG Re: Menard’s - 04/24/24
Originally Posted by reivertom
Our is pretty impressive. They have stuff nobody else stocks. I have to drive a bit to get there, but I find what I need. It puts Lowes to shame.
Ya, there's a menards a little over a mile from our house. They have a good selection of fasteners and other hardware but their wood sucks dirty donkey balls. I get my circus peanuts there. 😛😂😂😂
Posted By: Borealis Bob Re: Menard’s - 04/25/24
Years back, when I was considering options for a new house, I checked into Menard's kits. Delivered in stages like Sears did many years ago.

I contacted one of Menards "approved" contractors. He told me that they have to toss, and replace, at least half of the lumber.
Posted By: slumlord Re: Menard’s - 04/25/24
I always pull my own lumber. Takes a couple hours sometimes.
Always have

But I’m not going to M for lumber. We have 3 independent yards in town. Plus 3 Lowes and a Home D
Posted By: MartinStrummer Re: Menard’s - 04/25/24
Menard?
Menard, Texas is a town about 145 miles NW of San Antonio, TX.
Nice place with nice folks and lots of good deer hunting!
Posted By: ol_mike Re: Menard’s - 04/25/24
I bought a Binford worm-gear saw from Menard' back in 20 & 15 - still on back-order?? yeah - starting to think i been stooged
Posted By: slumlord Re: Menard’s - 04/25/24
Worm gear is a bad azz saw.
Posted By: Middlebranch Re: Menard’s - 04/25/24
Menards 11% scam is borderline criminal.
Posted By: Valsdad Re: Menard’s - 04/25/24
Originally Posted by local_dirt
Originally Posted by Valsdad
Originally Posted by slumlord
The local commie democrat school board candidates bombard every highway intersection with signs erected with t-posts

They aint strong enough to pound em in too deep

[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]
That's about funny right there folks.

Probably didn't know what a t-post driver is or how to use one if they ever saw one.



I'd be knocking them all down. Lol.

They probably step on the little points on the bottom brace to push the post in the ground and when it goes through their Sketchers shoes that's as far as they put them in.

I'd probably just pray for a good wind!
Posted By: Valsdad Re: Menard’s - 04/25/24
Originally Posted by slumlord
Dang

That bad?

Guess I won’t make it habit of goijg there. They are over a 90 miles away but could save me 400-500 on some doors and windows. Plus KY tax is less
If it pencils out so you are going to save money, even with the fuel costs, go ahead and do it.

It ain't like you're going up there to drink Bud Light or shop at Dicks, is it???
Posted By: Riverc Re: Menard’s - 04/25/24
Originally Posted by Huntz
Menard`s sucks balls . Good luck ever getting your 11% rebate back . If you do get it , you have to use it in their store , Their lumber is schit . Fleet & Farm has actual sales where they deduct the sale price at the cash register . They also have online deals sent to your email address that are crazy low . Last one was $100.00 off anything they carry if you spend $500.00 . Took advantage of that in their gun dept. which Menard does not have.
I don't like Menards had one in Wichita when I lived there only shopped a couple times never went back.
Posted By: Mountain10mm Re: Menard’s - 04/25/24
Originally Posted by horse1
“Our charitable contribution to the community is providing jobs.”

That’s a fact. The richest man in Wisconsin too.
Posted By: troublesome82 Re: Menard’s - 04/25/24
Originally Posted by slumlord
Figured they was the shizzot after wabigoon bragging on them

They may be just fine to deal with in your area. As mentioned during the covid thing the two here were unbearable to shop in, but where I am at in WI is a freaking liberal hub !
Posted By: Mwbyler Re: Menard’s - 04/25/24
Originally Posted by TheLastLemming76
It’s a fun store but the lumberyard is a PIA and I hate the rebate. Thirty days to claim it IFRC and a hassle.

Menards was one of only two stores that during Covid kicked me out for not wearing a mask. Most everywhere else would leave you alone if you had a token bandanna on neck high or ask if I needed a mask but then drop the issue when I claimed a medical issue that precluded wearing a mask. Menards wouldn’t have it and kicked me out. [bleep] Menards.
same experience, cashier told me if I didn't put my hanky over my nose he wouldn't cash me out.only place I ever experienced that.
Posted By: MartinStrummer Re: Menard’s - 04/25/24
Originally Posted by Mwbyler
Originally Posted by TheLastLemming76
same experience, cashier told me if I didn't put my hanky over my nose he wouldn't cash me out.only place I ever experienced that.

I would have walked out, stating, "Then you're not getting my money!"
Let THEM put all that crap back on the shelves!
Posted By: Nollij Re: Menard’s - 04/25/24
Originally Posted by MartinStrummer
Originally Posted by Mwbyler
Originally Posted by TheLastLemming76
same experience, cashier told me if I didn't put my hanky over my nose he wouldn't cash me out.only place I ever experienced that.

I would have walked out, stating, "Then you're not getting my money!"
Let THEM put all that crap back on the shelves!

At the height of the hysteria, their cashier would not check my wife out without her having a mask on. She left all the stuff on the belt and walked out. Runnings and Mills Fleet actually acted like they wanted your business during the fun times not so long ago, and I was never asked to put on a mask at their stores.

Menards employees seemed to have a group psychosis thing going on, regardless of which store you vistited. It was bizarre.
Posted By: tedthorn Re: Menard’s - 04/25/24
My favorite part about Menards

Exercise....and an 11% rebate that you have to snailmail

Sheetrock screws in the middle of the store

Mud and tape clear across to the other side of the store

Then you have to walk to the back counter to buy sheetrock

After you get finished at the lumber counter it's off to the front of the store to get the truck. Hey....but not in the same place you came into. The entrance and exit are spread apart to "help" you get more exercise.

Get in your truck then drive around back to get the sheetrock. Then you go through the gate and show your "papers" after that do laps in an attempt to find a loader.

For convenience I'll go to Home Depot
Posted By: Teal Re: Menard’s - 04/25/24
Originally Posted by tedthorn
My favorite part about Menards

Exercise....and an 11% rebate that you have to snailmail

Sheetrock screws in the middle of the store

Mud and tape clear across to the other side of the store

Then you have to walk to the back counter to buy sheetrock

After you get finished at the lumber counter it's off to the front of the store to get the truck. Hey....but not in the same place you came into. The entrance and exit are spread apart to "help" you get more exercise.

Get in your truck then drive around back to get the sheetrock. Then you go through the gate and show your "papers" after that do laps in an attempt to find a loader.

For convenience I'll go to Home Depot

Menards sets up like a grocery store does.

Fat Electrician does a great breakdown on Aldi's and why it's superior to the basic grocery store - something similar could/should be tried for Menards.
Posted By: 260Remguy Re: Menard’s - 04/25/24
Lowe's offers an immediate 10% discount for military vets, so I shop there more often than at Menard's or Home Depot.

That said, Menard's sales are sometimes worth the additional aggravation of having to wait for the refund to process, but since the refund is a store credit, so you have to go back to Menard's to use it and you're likely to spend more $$ on those subsequent visits.
Posted By: local_dirt Re: Menard’s - 04/25/24
Originally Posted by 260Remguy
Lowe's offers an immediate 10% discount for military vets, so I shop there more often than at Menard's or Home Depot.

That said, Menard's sales are sometimes worth the additional aggravation of having to wait for the refund to process, but since the refund is a store credit, so you have to go back to Menard's to use it and you're likely to spend more $$ on those subsequent visits.



I have never liked refunds that force you to use it on a return in-store purchase.
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