Factory Direct Hardware
Reviews and Complaints

I found the numbers I needed for my front door on Factory Direct Hardware's website. They were exactly what I was looking for and I couldn't find them anywhere else. The numbers arrived quickly and in perfect condition. However, there was one issue. The number 6 was sent instead of a 9. It didn't line up with the 9 that came off of my door. Despite this, I still give them 5 stars because the product was great and arrived quickly. I will definitely order from them again. It would be even better if they could send me the correct number next time. Thanks, Angie.

I gotta say, I had a bit of a tough time using Factory Direct Hardware's website. It was kinda frustrating trying to figure out how to access the "comparison table" after I added some items to it. And don't even get me started on trying to find out how much shipping was gonna cost me - I had to go through the whole dang checkout process before I could even see that! And when I wanted to change the quantity of something I was ordering, I had to go all the way back to the original item page. Ugh.

But hey, it wasn't all bad. One thing I did appreciate was that there wasn't a minimum order requirement. And even better, when I ordered two of the same small item, they didn't charge me extra for shipping. So that was a nice surprise.

Overall, I'd say that Factory Direct Hardware has some room for improvement when it comes to their website. But if you're willing to put up with a little bit of frustration, you might just find some good deals here.

Product and shipping were great! I got everything installed already. I messed up my address when I ordered online, but I called and talked to a rep who fixed it all up for me. The service was great. The shipping cost was a bit high though, it should have been a couple bucks less. But overall, I would recommend Factory Direct to anyone who needs hard-to-find hardware. This review took me longer to write than it did to place my order!

I gotta say, Factory Direct Hardware ain't for everyone. If you're like me and only need a few things, you might end up paying a pretty penny for shipping. I ordered some scar plates and let me tell ya, the shipping cost was through the roof. I tried talking to one of their sales guys, Mike, but he didn't seem too interested in helping me out. He was polite enough, but it felt like he was just shrugging his shoulders and saying "that's just how it is."

I needed those scar plates to finish up a project, but the shipping cost was just too much. I don't expect to hear back from anyone at Factory Direct, which is a shame. It's not like I'm asking for the world here, just a little help with the shipping cost. Oh well, I guess that's just the way it goes sometimes.

I had a question for Factory Direct Hardware and asked it online 48 hours ago, but nobody answered. I received my product, but when I opened the shipping box, I found an intact package with two spring hinges and a loose third hinge, eight loose screws, an empty torn plastic bag, and a torn open and obliterated hinge box. Unfortunately, I did not receive everything I paid for, as the allen wrench tool and locking pin for the third hinge were missing. This means I cannot lock the third hinge to maintain set spring tension. I am disappointed with my experience with Factory Direct Hardware. It is possible that the items were thrown into the box, and the little pin could have easily fallen out through a hole in the corners of the outer box. However, it is also possible that the items were not intact in the packaging and were thrown into the box. Overall, I am not impressed with my experience with Factory Direct Hardware.

I gotta say, I was pretty impressed with the products I found on Factory Direct Hardware. I had been searching high and low for some specific items, and this was the only place I could find them. But man, oh man, their website is a real doozy. I mean, I'm no tech wizard or anything, but even I could tell that there were some serious issues going on. Links that didn't work, formatting that was all over the place, and don't even get me started on the checkout process.

I tried to pay with my credit card, but the submit button just wouldn't work. Luckily, I was able to use PayPal instead, but it was still a major headache. And to top it all off, I had to spend way more than I wanted to just to meet the minimum order requirement. I had planned on getting some other stuff too, like plumbing and electrical supplies, but all the links were broken. So I just ended up adding a bunch of door stoppers to my cart to get my total up.

Honestly, I think Factory Direct Hardware could really benefit from bringing in some IT guys to clean up their website. It's a shame, because the products themselves are really great. But when the website is this much of a mess, it's hard to feel confident in your purchase. I didn't need any follow-up or anything, but I definitely won't be coming back until they get their act together.

I recently purchased some Copper Creek handles from Factory Direct Hardware and I have to say, I'm a bit disappointed. While the handles themselves seem to be of good quality, there were no instructions included in the package. Not even installation templates! This made it difficult for me to figure out how to install them properly, especially when it came to changing the handles from left to right handed. I had to use a thin round prawl to push the release pin through the tiny hole in the handles, then switch them around. It took me a while to figure it out, but I managed to do it eventually.

I think it would be really helpful if Copper Creek provided some instructions in the package or online on how to install the handles properly. Not everyone is handy with tools and some customers might end up installing the handles upside down for left swing doors. This could be avoided if there were clear instructions provided.

Another issue I had with these handles is that Copper Creek has changed the country of manufacture from China to the Philippines. While this might not seem like a big deal, it has resulted in a slight change in the handle design and bronze finish. This means that the new handles don't match the original ones I installed in my house two years ago. It's a small thing, but it's still annoying.

Overall, I think the Copper Creek handles are a good product, but the lack of instructions and the changes in manufacturing have made the installation process more difficult than it needs to be. If you're handy with tools and don't mind a bit of trial and error, then these handles are a good choice. But if you're looking for something that's easy to install and matches perfectly with your existing hardware, you might want to look elsewhere.

The website of Factory Direct Hardware is functional, but there is room for improvement when it comes to searching for specific items. I was on the lookout for a range of letters, starting with the letter A. However, the website did not display any other letters as links beneath the letter A, which would have been a logical way to present them. Even when I searched for "Solid Brass Letter," I did not find any letters. I also tried selecting all products for the manufacturer, but still could not find the letters I was looking for.

Eventually, I had to use the navigation tree to go up one level, and only then could I see all the letters. This was a bit frustrating, as it meant I had to backtrack after each letter. To avoid this, I used the "open link in new tab" feature so that I could keep the main page open and move through the letters while keeping my place.

Another issue I encountered was that Google forms did not recognize the input boxes, so I had to type in all the fields in full. On most websites, all of the order information gets filled automatically for me, so this was a bit of a hassle.

On the positive side, the letters I eventually found were of good quality and at the best price I could find. Overall, while the website could use some improvements, I was satisfied with my purchase from Factory Direct Hardware.

I gotta say, I had a pretty rough experience with Factory Direct Hardware. I was trying to exchange some door locks I bought from them, but it was like pulling teeth to get any help from their customer support. I mean, I get it, they already had my money, but come on!

So, I had ordered some Kwikset 740CHL Commonwealth Keyed Entry Levers, but they didn't have the SmartKey option that I wanted. I reached out to customer support to see if I could exchange them for the ones with SmartKey, but they wouldn't even give me an address to send them back to! Eventually, I got a reply from someone named Mike Plank who said they could waive the restocking fee if I placed a new order for the ones I wanted and gave him the order number. So, I did that, but then I never heard back from them about the exchange.

It's been over a week now and I'm still waiting for the RGA. I don't know what's going on over there, but it's not a good look. I wouldn't recommend buying from them unless you're prepared to deal with some serious frustration.

We ordered some door hardware from Factory Direct Hardware and we were excited to receive our order confirmation. However, we were disappointed when we did not receive any confirmation email, even after several hours. We checked our spam folder, but there was nothing there. We were surprised to find out that our credit card had already been charged. We waited for a day, then another, and another, but still no confirmation email. We were getting worried, so we decided to email them after seven days to ask for an update on our order. We kindly asked for an order confirmation and shipping estimate, but we still did not receive any response.

We waited for another seven days, but we still did not hear anything from them. We were getting frustrated, so we decided to email them again to cancel our order. We waited for a few more days, but we still did not receive any response. We were left with no choice but to contact our card issuer to dispute the transaction. It took some time, but VISA finally credited back the purchase price. We were disappointed that we did not receive our order, and we never heard anything from them - ever!

As a side note, we did some research and found out that they are not really a company at all. They are just a private residence on a golf course in Ashland, Virginia. We are not sure if they have any drop-shipping agreements with manufacturers, but it seems like they are just doing this as a side hustle. Unfortunately, for us, they only took our money and never delivered or communicated anything.

We hope that your experience with Factory Direct Hardware is better than ours. We suggest that you proceed with caution when dealing with them.

I recently made a purchase from Factory Direct Hardware and bought two handsets for my front door. Unfortunately, one of the handsets came in the wrong color and I have been trying to get information on how to return it for over a week now. It has been a bit of a hassle trying to get in touch with customer service and figure out the return process. However, I was finally informed that I need to order another handset in the correct color and provide the new invoice number to send back the incorrect one. This process seems a bit cumbersome and could have been made easier. Despite this issue, I am still satisfied with the quality of the product and would consider purchasing from Factory Direct Hardware again in the future.

This website ain't great. I tried to get some help by calling their "support" line, but it just sent me back to the same old website that's barely even grown up yet. And don't even get me started on the shipping prices - they're way too high! Plus, they make you order a minimum amount, which is just ridiculous. If they wanna make it in this business, they gotta step up their game and start competing with the big dogs.

AGAIN.

I recently had a really bad experience with Factory Direct Hardware. Their customer support is absolutely terrible, and the people who work there have really bad attitudes. I had to call them a couple of times to try and get some help with an issue I was having, but it was like pulling teeth trying to get them to do their job.

One guy in particular, Mike, was so passive-aggressive it made me sick. It's like he was trying to make me feel bad for even calling in the first place. I don't know what their problem is, but apparently if you want to get any help from these rocket scientists, you have to be happy with their incompetence and show it.

Well, I'm not happy now, and I will never do business with these great business people again. It's a shame, because I really wanted to like them. But when you treat your customers like garbage, you don't deserve their business.

So if you're thinking about buying from Factory Direct Hardware, I would strongly advise against it. Unless you want to deal with terrible customer support, bad attitudes, and people like Mike who make you feel like crap for even calling. Save yourself the headache and go somewhere else.

This website is not very user-friendly when it comes to payment methods. It's a real pain in the neck to try and buy something here. The Authorize.net option never seems to work, and the only other option is PayPal. But even that is a hassle because they make you create an account with them. It's a real headache that I haven't experienced on any other website. I really hope they can fix this situation soon because it's really frustrating.

I had to get some pulls for my cabinets and I found factorydirecthardware.com. They had almost enough pulls in stock, but I needed three more. I called them up four times and left messages about the pulls and two other items I was interested in. But, I haven't heard back from them yet! It's been a while since I called, and I still haven't gotten a call back. I had to go to the manufacturer myself to find out that the pulls were discontinued. So, I'm pretty disappointed with the customer service at factorydirecthardware.com. It's not good at all!

I gotta say, I had a pretty rough experience with Factory Direct Hardware. It seems like this place is just run by one dude in his mom's basement or something. I tried calling them up and couldn't get through to anyone, and their website is a total mess. I ordered three things from them, and one of them was totally wrong. I've been trying to get it sorted out for weeks now, but no one will answer my calls or emails. It's super frustrating, especially since there are so many other places to buy hardware from. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.

I bought a product from Factory Direct Hardware, but unfortunately it turned out to be the wrong one. I was disappointed to find out that if I wanted to return it, I would have to pay an inspection fee and a restocking charge. On top of that, they only allow returns through expensive shipping methods, like FedEx or UPS. They won't even let you use USPS, which would be much more affordable.

I have to say, I was pretty frustrated with this experience. It seemed like they were trying to make it as difficult as possible for me to return the item. I understand that they want to avoid returns, but this just felt like a bit of a scam. They advertise low unit costs, but then charge you so much for shipping and returns that it's not even worth it.

Overall, I would recommend avoiding this company. They might seem like a good deal at first, but the hidden fees and expensive shipping costs make it not worth it in the end. If you're looking for hardware, there are plenty of other companies out there that are more transparent and customer-friendly.

I recently made a purchase from Factory Direct Hardware and overall, I am satisfied with my experience. I ordered some lights for my home and although I initially forgot to order the ground spike, a helpful employee named Mike reminded me that it was necessary and sold separately. I appreciated the reminder because I wouldn't have known otherwise since I didn't read the four paragraphs above the line that mentioned it.

My order totaled $1200, but I was disappointed to see that I was charged an additional $10 for shipping the ground spike. It seemed a bit petty to me to charge such a small fee on top of such a large order. However, I understand that every business has their own policies and procedures.

Despite the shipping charge, I was pleased with the quality of the lights and they were exactly what I was looking for. The website was easy to navigate and I was able to find what I needed quickly. Overall, I would recommend Factory Direct Hardware to others in need of lighting fixtures.

I gotta say, I had a bit of a rough time with Factory Direct Hardware. I mean, don't get me wrong, the products are good quality and all, but there were a few things that really got on my nerves.

First of all, I wish they would make it more clear what the minimum order amount is. I had to do some digging around to figure it out, and it would have been nice to know upfront.

And then there was the issue with tracking. I didn't get any information about my order's whereabouts, so I had to email them to ask if it had even been shipped. But I didn't get a response to that email, or to the message I left when I called them. It was pretty frustrating.

To top it all off, I finally got my package and THEN got an email saying it had been shipped. Like, what the heck? It just seemed like their customer service could use some work.

But like I said, the products themselves were good. So if you're willing to put up with a little bit of hassle, it might be worth checking out Factory Direct Hardware.

I got my order from Factory Direct Hardware pretty fast, but the fitter was way too small for my light fixture. The pictures on the website didn't show the fitter side, so I didn't know it was gonna be a problem. I called them up, sent an email, and filled out a form online to ask for a return authorization. It's been almost two weeks now and I still haven't heard back from them. I just want to get these things out of my house and get my money back. This is so annoying!