I'm not a fan of these big box stores, I got much better service at the mom & pop hardware stores that have almost all disappeared. My big complaint about Home Depot is that it's extremely difficult to get someone to help you find what you need.
But begrudgingly, I must admit, their inventory is pretty good and their prices are okay. For example, I bought an usual 3-Way A19 Bulb, which I could not find anywhere else.