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Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
flying
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Date: February 10, 2012 09:12PM
Apparently they were evicted.
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
Really?
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Date: February 10, 2012 09:17PM
Right next to Jammin' Java?
I was just over there Monday. The store didn't have any signs up about this at all. Did they know it was coming? Looked like they were still selling merchandise on Monday.
Weird.
I was just over there Monday. The store didn't have any signs up about this at all. Did they know it was coming? Looked like they were still selling merchandise on Monday.
Weird.
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
Boltz
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Date: February 10, 2012 09:34PM
Evicted?
That's a shame, as this was one of the few places (forget Lowes and Home Depot) that had a reasonable collection of metric/standard nuts and bolts you could buy individually...
That's a shame, as this was one of the few places (forget Lowes and Home Depot) that had a reasonable collection of metric/standard nuts and bolts you could buy individually...
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
66kdw
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Date: February 10, 2012 11:17PM
Crap. It was nice to shop at a real hardware store.
Having said that, I only went once or twice, and I kinda wonder how they did enough volume to pay the high local rents.
Having said that, I only went once or twice, and I kinda wonder how they did enough volume to pay the high local rents.
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
Eddie.Yost
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Date: February 11, 2012 09:53AM
I know a small independent hardware store has to charge more for it's items but this store(Stalcup) seemed over the top too me in what they charged.
Wasn't Stalcup a long time store in the McLean area before locating to Vienna?
shop McLean Hardware or better yet Fisher's Hardware in Springfield which I still think is best around the area for finding stuff for old shit in your house that you can't find no more
Wasn't Stalcup a long time store in the McLean area before locating to Vienna?
shop McLean Hardware or better yet Fisher's Hardware in Springfield which I still think is best around the area for finding stuff for old shit in your house that you can't find no more
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
Ace is the Place
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Date: February 11, 2012 11:44AM
Agreed on McLean and Fisher's. A bit further afield is the hardware store in Manassas off of Liberia...long drive for a 7mm washer, though.
Stalcup had some sort of earlier presence in the area...landscaping? Another hardware store? I dunno...
Stalcup had some sort of earlier presence in the area...landscaping? Another hardware store? I dunno...
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
justMe
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Date: February 11, 2012 01:01PM
Closing news from Vienna Patch.
http://vienna.patch.com/articles/questions-about-stalcup-hardware-closing-remain#photo-9079694
http://vienna.patch.com/articles/questions-about-stalcup-hardware-closing-remain#photo-9079694
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
say
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Date: February 11, 2012 08:50PM
Eddie.Yost Wrote:
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> shop McLean Hardware or better yet Fisher's
> Hardware in Springfield which I still think is
> best around the area for finding stuff for old
> shit in your house that you can't find no more
Have you been to Fischer's lately? The place has gone seriously down hill since it was sold. They still have most of the knowledgeable clerks but restocking has gone to shit. The last few times I've been there, all I found was an empty hook where what I needed should have been.
The new owners of Fischer's needs to get a clue. There's a reason people bypass the big boxes and come there---and it ain't to look at an empty hook and be told they can get it for you next week!
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> shop McLean Hardware or better yet Fisher's
> Hardware in Springfield which I still think is
> best around the area for finding stuff for old
> shit in your house that you can't find no more
Have you been to Fischer's lately? The place has gone seriously down hill since it was sold. They still have most of the knowledgeable clerks but restocking has gone to shit. The last few times I've been there, all I found was an empty hook where what I needed should have been.
The new owners of Fischer's needs to get a clue. There's a reason people bypass the big boxes and come there---and it ain't to look at an empty hook and be told they can get it for you next week!
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
JohnnyBob
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Date: February 15, 2012 12:06PM
Crud. I always hate to see an independent business go under. Guess they should have stuck to hardware and kept the shelves stocked with parts rather than filling the front of the store up with Amish grown vegetables and baked goods. FOCUS!
It was one of the few places I could go to find simple repair pieces without parking a mile from the door and another mile once inside a store. Yet, I don't think that my 50cent at-a-time purchases were helping them out much.
It was one of the few places I could go to find simple repair pieces without parking a mile from the door and another mile once inside a store. Yet, I don't think that my 50cent at-a-time purchases were helping them out much.
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
Dan S
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Date: February 15, 2012 12:32PM
I also really hate to see local hardware stores close. Hope they can reopen.
Fans of old hardware stores should check out Nichols in Purcellville. In business since 1914. It is an amazing place.
Fans of old hardware stores should check out Nichols in Purcellville. In business since 1914. It is an amazing place.
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
destewart01
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Date: February 15, 2012 03:46PM
10 posts about old fashioned hardware stores and not one mention of Browns in Falls Church? One of the longest continually operated stores in VA. Since 1886 or something. Still family owned. I ALWAYS go there first before the big boxes. Nice to be able to chat with someone and get good advice...
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
tinkerer
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Date: February 15, 2012 04:08PM
destewart01 Wrote:
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> 10 posts about old fashioned hardware stores and
> not one mention of Browns in Falls Church? One of
> the longest continually operated stores in VA.
> Since 1886 or something. Still family owned. I
> ALWAYS go there first before the big boxes. Nice
> to be able to chat with someone and get good
> advice...
Ayers a couple of miles away in Westover is another good one.
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> 10 posts about old fashioned hardware stores and
> not one mention of Browns in Falls Church? One of
> the longest continually operated stores in VA.
> Since 1886 or something. Still family owned. I
> ALWAYS go there first before the big boxes. Nice
> to be able to chat with someone and get good
> advice...
Ayers a couple of miles away in Westover is another good one.
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
Eddie.Yost
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Date: February 16, 2012 06:56AM
"Have you been to Fischer's lately? The place has gone seriously down hill since it was sold. They still have most of the knowledgeable clerks but restocking has gone to shit. The last few times I've been there, all I found was an empty hook where what I needed should have been.
The new owners of Fischer's needs to get a clue. There's a reason people bypass the big boxes and come there---and it ain't to look at an empty hook and be told they can get it for you next week!"
Yeah I've been pretending not to notice but the store does seem to getting thinner in stock since the place was sold couple years ago.
Lot of the old staff still there but if it ain't in stock no more....
The new owners of Fischer's needs to get a clue. There's a reason people bypass the big boxes and come there---and it ain't to look at an empty hook and be told they can get it for you next week!"
Yeah I've been pretending not to notice but the store does seem to getting thinner in stock since the place was sold couple years ago.
Lot of the old staff still there but if it ain't in stock no more....
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
skav
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Date: February 16, 2012 08:40AM
My memory is that Stalcup either was, or had another location on Old Dominion Drive, a separate building located in the shopping center across from Vinson Hall.
Of course, these independent stores need to charge more, which has to be offset by a knowledgable staff and good service. Being a Vienna resident, I never found the staff at Stalcup's in Vienna as particularly friendly, and grudgingly helpful. I usually left the place feeling that they were doing me a favor.Brusque.
Of course, these independent stores need to charge more, which has to be offset by a knowledgable staff and good service. Being a Vienna resident, I never found the staff at Stalcup's in Vienna as particularly friendly, and grudgingly helpful. I usually left the place feeling that they were doing me a favor.Brusque.
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
say
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Date: February 16, 2012 07:23PM
Has anybody checked out the new hardware store that opened in Fairfax City? I haven't gotten around to checking it out yet---Twins Ace Hardware, I believe it's called. I need a Plan B if Fischer's gets much worse.
Owned by two brothers (twins?) that both worked at Strosnider's over in Maryland.
Owned by two brothers (twins?) that both worked at Strosnider's over in Maryland.
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
Fischers Fan
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Date: February 16, 2012 08:08PM
say Wrote:
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> Have you been to Fischer's lately? The place has
> gone seriously down hill since it was sold. They
> still have most of the knowledgeable clerks but
> restocking has gone to shit. The last few times
> I've been there, all I found was an empty hook
> where what I needed should have been.
>
> The new owners of Fischer's needs to get a clue.
> There's a reason people bypass the big boxes and
> come there---and it ain't to look at an empty hook
> and be told they can get it for you next week!
I didn't know they were sold and I was wondering what the fuck happened to the store. The shelves are so bare I feel like I'm back in 1986 Vladivostok.
I asked a clerk where the Sterno was and he actually asked, "What's Sterno?" In a motherfucking mom and pop hardware store. I think that the old-timer clerk that he then solicited for help wanted to stab him in the eye with an AIDS-tainted pickle fork when he asked. I did, too.
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> Have you been to Fischer's lately? The place has
> gone seriously down hill since it was sold. They
> still have most of the knowledgeable clerks but
> restocking has gone to shit. The last few times
> I've been there, all I found was an empty hook
> where what I needed should have been.
>
> The new owners of Fischer's needs to get a clue.
> There's a reason people bypass the big boxes and
> come there---and it ain't to look at an empty hook
> and be told they can get it for you next week!
I didn't know they were sold and I was wondering what the fuck happened to the store. The shelves are so bare I feel like I'm back in 1986 Vladivostok.
I asked a clerk where the Sterno was and he actually asked, "What's Sterno?" In a motherfucking mom and pop hardware store. I think that the old-timer clerk that he then solicited for help wanted to stab him in the eye with an AIDS-tainted pickle fork when he asked. I did, too.
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
Eddie. Yost
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Date: February 17, 2012 09:42AM
"Being a Vienna resident, I never found the staff at Stalcup's in Vienna as particularly friendly, and grudgingly helpful. I usually left the place feeling that they were doing me a favor.Brusque"
So it wasn't just my ugly face. They treated other customers like crap. I still think their prices were higher than say McLean hardware coupled with acting like a-holes made me avoid the joint after a while.
the ACE hardware in Fairfax city is fairly decent. Is bordering on being to big and doesn't have the feel of old time hardware stores but i hate home depot
Sadly, Fisher's in Springfield sounds like its days are numbered if they can't restock anymore
its a long drive for me out to the one in Manassas on Liberia Ave. but it is amongst the last of a breed
So it wasn't just my ugly face. They treated other customers like crap. I still think their prices were higher than say McLean hardware coupled with acting like a-holes made me avoid the joint after a while.
the ACE hardware in Fairfax city is fairly decent. Is bordering on being to big and doesn't have the feel of old time hardware stores but i hate home depot
Sadly, Fisher's in Springfield sounds like its days are numbered if they can't restock anymore
its a long drive for me out to the one in Manassas on Liberia Ave. but it is amongst the last of a breed
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
Nailset
()
Date: February 17, 2012 09:50AM
Ditto...I always tried to stop by Stalcup before going to a big box hardware store, but there was always this sense that I wasn't particularly wanted in the store, and I always got almost resentful service, which was odd.
I ended up just giving them a pass.
The Liberia Ave hardware store is good...on occasion I've driven out from Vienna just to buy something there...
I ended up just giving them a pass.
The Liberia Ave hardware store is good...on occasion I've driven out from Vienna just to buy something there...
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
EC
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Date: February 17, 2012 10:15AM
I stopped in twice for things. The first time I got leg humped by the dog they had loose there. Neither time did the cashier (the old guy) greet nor say "thanks" upon checkout. Just complete silence towards me. Saw this coming as I heard from our own retail landlord that Stalcup hadn't been paying rent for the longest time.
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
Ex Employee
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Date: February 18, 2012 09:22AM
Having payroll checks bounce will do that to your attitude!
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
eddie.yost
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Date: February 18, 2012 09:39AM
"Having payroll checks bounce will do that to your attitude"
even from the owner
even from the owner
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
PATC guy
()
Date: February 18, 2012 09:49AM
EC Wrote:
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> I stopped in twice for things. The first time I
> got leg humped by the dog they had loose there.
> Neither time did the cashier (the old guy) greet
> nor say "thanks" upon checkout. Just complete
> silence towards me. Saw this coming as I heard
> from our own retail landlord that Stalcup hadn't
> been paying rent for the longest time.
That was part of the charm of the place. We sometimes got blaze paint to mark our trails there. After paying our tab the old guy would look at us and give us a disgusted sneer. It was the only place I could still find strike anywhere matches.
The old guy reminds me of Clint Eastwoods role in Gran Torino.
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> I stopped in twice for things. The first time I
> got leg humped by the dog they had loose there.
> Neither time did the cashier (the old guy) greet
> nor say "thanks" upon checkout. Just complete
> silence towards me. Saw this coming as I heard
> from our own retail landlord that Stalcup hadn't
> been paying rent for the longest time.
That was part of the charm of the place. We sometimes got blaze paint to mark our trails there. After paying our tab the old guy would look at us and give us a disgusted sneer. It was the only place I could still find strike anywhere matches.
The old guy reminds me of Clint Eastwoods role in Gran Torino.
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
Nailset
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Date: February 18, 2012 12:55PM
Too funny (and true)...the older guy would grudgingly take your money and give you the "Now get the fuck out of my store" look..
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
Eddie.Yost
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Date: February 19, 2012 11:11AM
walked past the store formerly known as stalcup's last night
sign on door say, we will have new location love and kisses from the gang at stalcup's
independent retail store claiming to open at new location
famous last words
sign on door say, we will have new location love and kisses from the gang at stalcup's
independent retail store claiming to open at new location
famous last words
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
mjss
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Date: February 25, 2012 08:05AM
> independent retail store claiming to open at new
> location
> famous last words
they gotta find a place so they can have a "going out of business" or a "Lost my lease" type of sale. Like every other store has every 6 months...
I was in Stalcups about two weeks ago. prices for the onsey, twosey type stuff wasn't bad. but the shop was a cluttered mess. always seemed dark and dingy, like a dive bar.
It seemed like they kept trying to cram more crap on the shelves than what would fit. Of course Lowes and HD do that on a regular basis, but they have 120,000 sqft of space.
I drive through Mclean on my home from work, being I live in Vienna, Mclean Hardware is my first stop, Stalcup ismy second big box third...
Hardware stores could learn from Mclean. Bright and clean, Staff always waiting up front to help you as you come in.
> location
> famous last words
they gotta find a place so they can have a "going out of business" or a "Lost my lease" type of sale. Like every other store has every 6 months...
I was in Stalcups about two weeks ago. prices for the onsey, twosey type stuff wasn't bad. but the shop was a cluttered mess. always seemed dark and dingy, like a dive bar.
It seemed like they kept trying to cram more crap on the shelves than what would fit. Of course Lowes and HD do that on a regular basis, but they have 120,000 sqft of space.
I drive through Mclean on my home from work, being I live in Vienna, Mclean Hardware is my first stop, Stalcup ismy second big box third...
Hardware stores could learn from Mclean. Bright and clean, Staff always waiting up front to help you as you come in.
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
hate homedepot
()
Date: February 25, 2012 11:13AM
Fischer's is closing. Was in there the other day - shelves empty! They are selling out existing stock (at high prices) and then closing down for "renovation." Doubt they will reopen.
Liberia drive may be worth the drive for less aggravation. Too many traffic lights and crowds to get into Home Depot; let alone the useless staff and despite their size, the seslction of items really isnt that good!
Liberia drive may be worth the drive for less aggravation. Too many traffic lights and crowds to get into Home Depot; let alone the useless staff and despite their size, the seslction of items really isnt that good!
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
Billy Jack
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Date: February 25, 2012 12:31PM
EC Wrote:
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> I stopped in twice for things. The first time I
> got leg humped by the dog they had loose there.
> Neither time did the cashier (the old guy) greet
> nor say "thanks" upon checkout. Just complete
> silence towards me. Saw this coming as I heard
> from our own retail landlord that Stalcup hadn't
> been paying rent for the longest time.
The old man was an a-hole to me the only time I was ever in there. They got what they deserved. If you are rude to your customers, you won't be in business long. FU Stalcups.
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> I stopped in twice for things. The first time I
> got leg humped by the dog they had loose there.
> Neither time did the cashier (the old guy) greet
> nor say "thanks" upon checkout. Just complete
> silence towards me. Saw this coming as I heard
> from our own retail landlord that Stalcup hadn't
> been paying rent for the longest time.
The old man was an a-hole to me the only time I was ever in there. They got what they deserved. If you are rude to your customers, you won't be in business long. FU Stalcups.
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
GMU Hokie
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Date: February 26, 2012 11:56AM
What happened to the truck?
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
Eddie>Yost
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Date: February 26, 2012 01:57PM
Now Fischer's too
Whats with the last of the long time fairfax county businesses going belly up suddenly
age and the economy ain't as good as claimed?
i hate home depot
i still miss tower records
Whats with the last of the long time fairfax county businesses going belly up suddenly
age and the economy ain't as good as claimed?
i hate home depot
i still miss tower records
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
blue jean
()
Date: February 26, 2012 02:23PM
Eddie>Yost Wrote:
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> Now Fischer's too
>
> Whats with the last of the long time fairfax
> county businesses going belly up suddenly
>
> age and the economy ain't as good as claimed?
>
>
> i hate home depot
>
> i still miss tower records
I miss the Pants Corrall, Evans and dart home.
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> Now Fischer's too
>
> Whats with the last of the long time fairfax
> county businesses going belly up suddenly
>
> age and the economy ain't as good as claimed?
>
>
> i hate home depot
>
> i still miss tower records
I miss the Pants Corrall, Evans and dart home.
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
eddie.yost
()
Date: February 26, 2012 02:31PM
i miss Curly's in vienna
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
Lorena
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Date: February 27, 2012 09:18AM
I miss Zippers
I miss People's Drug
I miss Drug Fair
I miss the Pop Shoppe
I miss People's Drug
I miss Drug Fair
I miss the Pop Shoppe
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
A Simpler time
()
Date: February 27, 2012 09:36AM
I miss:
Best
Service Merchandise
Sizzler
Evans
Kemp Mill Records
Best
Service Merchandise
Sizzler
Evans
Kemp Mill Records
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
Political Observer
()
Date: February 27, 2012 09:37AM
Obama announced today that the closing of Stalcup's and Fischer's are both Bush's fault. The media reported the closings as more evidence that Obama's policies are good for America.
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
eddie.yost
()
Date: February 28, 2012 02:31AM
Went to Fischer's of beautiful Springfield on Saturday. Thought I better buy
some innards for my 30+ year old toilets just in case Fischer's really is
closing. Fischer's had been the only place in area I could find parts for my
old water closets but alas they did not have the parts no more. The gentleman
who served me I recalled from many previous visits and in a roundabout way I
tried to get him to say that Fischer's was closing and no they really weren't
ever going to restock those items again. But alas who wouldn't say.
On my way out I took a look around. Very few aisles were well stock and lots
and lots of empty shelving. Had never seen the place so empty.
some innards for my 30+ year old toilets just in case Fischer's really is
closing. Fischer's had been the only place in area I could find parts for my
old water closets but alas they did not have the parts no more. The gentleman
who served me I recalled from many previous visits and in a roundabout way I
tried to get him to say that Fischer's was closing and no they really weren't
ever going to restock those items again. But alas who wouldn't say.
On my way out I took a look around. Very few aisles were well stock and lots
and lots of empty shelving. Had never seen the place so empty.
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
Rod Koozmin
()
Date: February 28, 2012 05:24AM
Wekk don't forget Sheets Wholesale down Mill street from where Stalcups used to be. Run by surving son David who will give a good price if he takes a liking to you. David seems like a real character and is but is a real part of northern Virginia grew up just a block away from our historic home on Leesberg pike. David could be seen endlessly driving his subaran tractor up and down the streets in the Loyns subdivision. You can get a nut or a sack of nails there from David who hand you a bag and proclaim a price free of using a scale or looking things up. When he dose look things up he sees prices going back seven or eight years.
Re: Stalcup Hardware Store in Vienna has closed.
Posted by:
MB
()
Date: February 28, 2012 04:24PM
http://vienna.patch.com/articles/questions-about-stalcup-hardware-closing-remain#photo-9079694
Good write-up on the closing, what is know now.
I went several times, but their prices compared to the big chain stores were hard to stomach.
Good write-up on the closing, what is know now.
I went several times, but their prices compared to the big chain stores were hard to stomach.