Welcome to another addition of my Little Pig Book series...Today's special is the Pacific Supply Hardware store on Capitol Hill along 12th Ave.
This photo retrieved from here.
In short:
Pacific Supply
1417 12th Ave, Seattle Capitol Hill
(206) 322-1717
Monday-Friday: 8-6
Saturday: 9-5
Sunday: 10-5
And more stuff...
My first association with Pacific Supply (PS) was when I started riding my bike from 6th and Yesler to my work at Seattle University, and school as Seattle Central Community College. First the breaks were broken, so I nipped into Velo Bikes for the brakes, and then into PS for actual wrenches and such. Then the seat needed to be adjusted. Then the lights added. Then the chain changed.
Every time I could come to PS and know that a) they would be really helpful and patient with me while I explained the issue, b) they would take a look at the bike with me and help me figure it out, and c) that the trip would be affordable.
What struck me each time I went in there was how friendly and helpful everyone was. I wish I had taken down names because I want to thank them individually, but there wasn't a single unhelpful store associate there, and since I went there about 30 times over the last 3 month period I lived in Seattle, I'll assume I met at least most of them.
The greatest thing for me, however, was knowing this was a small, independent store. The store associates were working for their bread and butter, rather than a meager paycheck from a corporate middle-man, and they knew their store inside out.
Anywho, point; if you ever need hardware supplies or such in Seattle, Pacific Supply is the place to go.
Rules of Seattle: Pacific Supply Hardware Store
Rule #1: Be polite
These are Store associates that love their job and work their butts of. They know what they're doing, they know what they're talking about, and deserve respect.
Rule #2: know as much about the product you need as possible
It will just make things easier for everyone.
Rule #3: don't gawk at the prices
The prices are pretty good in general, but if you find that one product that is a little more expensive than Ace or Walmart, don't give them grief; it's an independent store that needs all the support it can get.
Rule #4: ask for personal suggestions and advice regarding the product or issue
If you're looking for a specific set of wrenches (is it obvious by now that I don't know much about tools?), ask the associate if they recommend one over the other. If price is an issue, state that first. Usually, they'll work within your limits.
