Olympia Supply & True Value Hardware

Category:	Home Improvement Store
Address:	625 Columbia St SW, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Phone:	+1 360-357-6659
Site:	olyhardware.com
Rating:	4.6
Working:	7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 8AM–5PM 9AM–5PM

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Reviews 17

Wisteria Bellala

I love this place! I appreciate the attentiveness & knowledge base of the owners and employees. Today, I walked into Olympia Supply supporting a preschooler on my hip, and signage in my free hand. I was immediately offered support and Bobby helped decipher my hardware needs given my rudimentary hardware lingo as well as, size the right screw eyes and screw links. Then, he went beyond my expectations and predrilled the holes for my screw eyes on my signage. He also offered to carry the signage to my car so I could focus on my little one. This wonderful experience really made my day and helped me get closer to my small business dreams. Thank you Bobby and all you great Olympia Supply folks!

Glen Buschmann

This place has a very good selection of tools, nuts and bolts, irrigation, canning supplies, plumbing, metal stock, ladders, etc. etc. etc. If you cant find it, ask -- in March I needed some red "Christmas" bulbs -- no problem, follow me. Here you may have to duck under pipes, wear warm clothes, even occasionally wish for a flashlight. There are drawers and shelves and cubby holes and things needing someone with a ladder. But also here usually are better products found in less time and with less packaging than you ever can at a big box store. If I have the choice, this is where I go. No lumber, no big appliances, no chandeliers. (But they do sell ice cream bars, at the front door.)

Vincent Anderson

This place was terrible. I called asking for a specific part and the guy I talked to went back to the shelf and said they had it. I double checked that it was the correct thing I wanted and he confirmed that it definitely was what I wanted. When I came in the next day they said they dont have anything like that in the store. The guy at the front counter was very blunt and was more interested in leaving right at closing than being helpful at all even though it wasnt closing time yet. Dont expect to get good customer service or honesty when shopping here especially if its within an hour of closing time.

Bill Compher

Absolutely the best hardware store in the state, hands down. Surpasses all the big box stores in every way-- not only a great inventory, but most importantly, a friendly staff that is knowledgeable about what it sells. They had plumbing items not found elsewhere in retail stores and cut and threaded the pipe as I waited. Plus, you are supporting a longtime local family business which honors KAOS radio membership ( a 10% discount!) Check them out- you wont be disappointed!

no name

They have always been helpful and kind. When i come in just for a few ballbearings, or for larger purchases, Im always greeted with smiles and the same level of customer service. Places like this, that treat you the same if you are spending twenty five cents, or two hundred dollars, are 100% worthy and deserving of love and dedication. Im going to be continuing to come here for all hardware needs.

A Private User

The staff here is great. Whenever I go to Olympia Supply, I am instantly greeted by a friendly helpful staff member who asks what I am looking for, then takes me there. I do not see a big price difference between here and the big box stores, but the difference in service (and time spent looking for what you need) is night and day. Plus, they are locally owned. Olympia Supply is the best!

A Private User

I love small town hardware stores and this is one of the best! They always have what I need and are willing to help me troubleshoot. Jeff Bean and his staff are also big supporters of GRuB and other local organizations doing good work in our community. Theyre a great example of how local businesses can engage in their community.

Helios Puppy

I needed an older style plumbing fixture unavailable at big box stores. A local plumbing supplier had one, and wanted $50 (probably presuming I wouldt be able to fine one elsewhere). Olympia Hardware had one in the back, and the cost was $12. Lesson: If youre striking out, try here, or better yet, try here first!

Alex Bertolucci

Having a local hardware store in downtown is amazing. The staff is always friendly and willing to work with you on a project to make sure you get the right piece. Its much bigger and better stocked than it may look like, the place keeps going back and back.

A Private User

Friendly. Better than ACE. Not much wood but thats shopping. screws - pumps - pipe - metal I would like to see more metric tools since that is the future. Awesome selection of cheap-quality(china) to moderate-quality(german) tools.

Janice Arnold

Locally owned by the same family since around the 1920s! This place is an Olympia institution. What a gift to have a hardware store right downtown. AND, they are friendly, knowledgable and support community non-profits. Its win win!

Kathleen Douglas

This in-town hardware store had everything we needed and Glen was particularly helpful with his time and skill. Another plus is that it is within walking distance of the marinas. A great place to support.

JERRY KOVIS

The people here are friendly and helpful. Prices are decent. As far as supplies, I havent done anything major in a while, so I cant really say, but it seems like they have a pretty good selection.

Skyler Gonsalves

A friendly neighborhood hardware store. They have everything from tools, to materials, to lumber and piping. Good pricing and knowledgeable service staff.

John Piper

Wide variety of products with a knowledgeable and attentive staff. Give yourself a few hours to look around. The warehouse area seems to go on forever!

Celia Boyce

Stopped in at 3:15 on a Saturday afternoon to find the place locked up with no sign indicating why or when someone would be back. Really?

Rob Jones

Nice small-town hardware store. Better than big box places for customer service.