Hardwick & Sons, Inc.
Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: (206) 632-1203
- Cross Street:
- NE 42ND Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, , Sat 9am-6pm
Editorial Review for Hardwick & Sons, Inc. – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
From the street outside Hardwick's in the University District, it's hard to dispute the story that more than 60 years have passed since the windows were last cleaned. Inside, things are marginally better. Weak fluorescent light or the sun through yellow visquine illuminates a 10,000-foot maze of narrow, crowded shelves, half-emptied boxes and pegboard displays. Folks around here keep sweeping to a minimum and don't go in for marketing. But that's the point, it's the always-surprising, often-inexpensive merchandise--not an image--that's for sale.
The Goods
Sharpening stones and mattresses, tooth chisels and prissy kerosene lamps, carving knives and used blenders with no carafes. Fifty types of hammers, 30 different Japanese handsaws and the largest selection of planes in the Northwest are just a few reasons many consider this strange shop the best hardware store in the city.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyHardwick's still pays cash or store credit for used goods.
Fun FactsGift certificates are hand-drawn on brown paper sacks, recycled from the grocery store.
Know Before You GoFor three generations, the Hardwick family has honed its eclectic inventory of second-hand flotsam, bargain-priced hardware and obscure or obsolete tools to the constant delight of a loyal band of bargain hunters and tool geeks.
User Reviews for Hardwick & Sons, Inc.
11/21/2002 Posted by pivo
Family owned hardware store, they have pretty much everything and are very convenient for anyone in the u district area. Always reasonably priced, and have a good used products section. Sometimes hard to find what you're looking for, but definately the first place I check for any household and repair needs.
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