# Lowe’s, Menards, HDepot, Which Should I Patronize?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lowe-s-menards-hdepot-which-should-i-patronize/1010326>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [November 16, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lowe-s-menards-hdepot-which-should-i-patronize/1010326 "2024-11-16T19:25:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\
**Post date:** [November 18, 2024, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lowe-s-menards-hdepot-which-should-i-patronize/1010326/61 "2024-11-18T18:07:55Z")

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> [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](#):
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> I always feel bad when someone does that; I mean, sir, it’s your experience, knowledge and education that did me a solid and you should take something.

Me, too. I did buy a few things I didn’t really need from his wife’s “shoppe.” I think that made him happier. Also, he really enjoyed fixing the problem!

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**Author:** ![Capn\_Carl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/838e76/32.png) [@Capn\_Carl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capn_Carl)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lowe-s-menards-hdepot-which-should-i-patronize/1010326/62 "2024-11-19T01:11:20Z")

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From your post, I know that you’re kind, generous, and appreciative of good work. But as an Ace employee, I really don’t want any tips. I enjoy going that extra mile for customers. If I get a sincere “Thank you” for my efforts that’s just icing on the cake.

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