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| - There are a couple of reasons I sort of adore BF&F:
1. When I wanted to compare paint swatches in my home, they let me take a fan deck and didn't care to take a deposit. Just my phone number. I feel terrible that I just returned that fan deck, 3 months after borrowing it, but I imagine they have many, and seeing as they didn't call me, I'm guessing they didn't miss it. Worth knowing: BF&F is one of the few places you can get Benjamin Moore now that Ace has gone the way of Valspar.
2. These guys have everything. It's sort of scary actually. Need a hose? They have them. How about a mixing bowl? Yup. Belts, socks, pipe, rope, ladders, goat troughs... outside of maybe organic vegetables, I can't think of something they don't stock. AND they probably have organic seeds this time of year so you can GROW your own vegetables. So I'm taking that back.
3. The fine folks up front are friendly. The rare occasion I need to return something it's no bother, quick and painless. And checkers are so efficient I never find myself waiting in line.
Some things I wish were a bit better:
1. Organization. It takes me forever to find something. This could be because I am not quick to ask, but I feel like with some more signage and maybe a bit more order, these guys could clear up a lot of shopping confusion.
2. It always smells of rubber/automotive. I'm not certain if this is because the tire area is practically inside and the garage just next door, but it's a foul order, and one that I can't stand for too long.
All in all though, the place is really a one stop shop for several home/agricultural needs. Just plan to spend a bit longer navigating the place and maybe bring a nose plug.
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