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I went to your Buckhorn PA, store to buy an air compressor. I looked through all models and sizes, found the one I wanted and was told they did not have it in stock. Apparently none of the stores had it in stock. I was told it was probably something that was being discontinued. No problem I said, how about the floor model, and was told they are not allowed...

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Just had a horrible experience at your Quakertown, PA, store. Not only were your employees rude and terse, happy only to get rid of me, but the item tail gator 900 Watt 2 Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator was listed online as in stock and it was NOT. They also wouldn't let me purchase the floor model when this is a clearance item and will no longer be...

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I was informed I could do in store pickup with icon toolbox. I talked with two harbor freight employees yesterday both said I would be contacted yesterday to do instore pickup . Talked with the local manager Ryan in the queensbury location also with no return phone call I spent over 10, 000 with your company in the last 3 weeks I would like some help today with this issue

Desired outcome: pickup icon boxes today

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Harbor Freight Tools Coupons and prices

I just want to express my opinion to the Harbor Freight Brass. I have been a loyal customer to your stores for years and part of that was due to the 20% discount coupons and the little freebies you offered. Now that you have discontinued those, I will shop at other tool stores. Also I notice your prices for Chinese tools (which I have no problem buying, not for their quality but for the price) have gone up quite a bit. If your prices compare to Home Depot, Lowes, and tractor Supply, I will shop there instead for better quality. Please don't price yourselves out of my business. Please DO NOT blame the coupon issue on the Wuhan Flu like one of your employees tried to pawn off on me, We all know that is BS. Thank you for letting me vent my disappointment with your store.

Desired outcome: Bring back 20% on anything, and freebies.

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11:48 am EST

Harbor Freight Tools not sticking to price

This morning I pulled a picture and price of 209.99 for a cement mixer. I sent a driver 2hours to Dubois Pa store and was told the price is now 229.0. so I come inside and look it up on the computer and find that it is changed. I spoke with the manager and was told sorry and that his rep explained it to my driver.
A customer that will pay a driver to go 2hours to pick up a product and to be told this. shame on Harbor freight. I did in the past buy a lot of tools from Harbor Freight and a Harbor freight at that time the closest is 2 hours. Well with this kind of service you will not see one cent from me or anyone that I talk to. It is a shame that you can't honor your prices all day at least. 20.00 dollars is not the biggest problem the fact that I sent someone 2hours is. Think the next time your employees brush off someone as that 20 dollars cost you a whole lot more, at least hundreds in not thousands in the future .

Desired outcome: at this point you can't do anything to get me back Oh yes there is ship it to me at 209.99 plus the 6% sales tax of a total of $222.59. Delivered by Saturday January 30th as I have a job to get finished

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Harbor Freight Tools Tools/Work Environment

I just thought I should mention that I was in a Harbor Fright Store and it really STUNK of something like manufacturing, or machinist's oil. I guess they use it to produce cheaper tools (I think their cheaper, at least)? That can't be healthy to breathe or get on your hands. I can't believe it's even legal.

Come on Harbor Freight! Show that you give a damn for more than just the bottom line!

Desired outcome: Require your tools be cleaned before acceptance in stores

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Harbor Freight Tools Cen tech item number 64003 3 in 1 jump starter.

I purchased this 3-in-1 Jump starter item # 640003 6/16/2020. For I purchased this 3-in-1 Jump starter item # 640003 6/16/2020. For what ever reason the jump Starter has lost its work light the battery condition indicators and its ability to jump start. I have one of your older jump starters I have had for years and it works very well. I am very disappointed in this Cen Tech as it has given me very little service for the few times it has been used. I have purchased many many tools etc: from Harbor Freight and have had good results with each purchase but this tool is a great disappointment. Purchased at store# 00140 Reg: 03 Tran: 406795. If there is anything you can do to help correct this I would be greatly appreciate.

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Lawrence Kuhns reason the jump Starter has lost its work light the battery condition indicators and its ability to jump start. i have one of your older jump starters I have had for years and it works very well. I am very disappointed in this Cen Tech as it has given me very little service for the few times it has been used. I have purchased many many tools etc: from Harbor Freight and have had good results with each purchase but this tool is a great disappointment. Purchased at store# 00140 Reg: 03 Tran: 406795. If there is anything you can do to help correct this I would be greatly appreciate.

Thank you,

Lawrence Kuhns

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Harbor Freight Tools I ordered a 9 drawer tool box they sent me a 1 drawer tool box.

I ordered a 9 drawer tool box when the truck showed up they shipped me a 1 drawer tool box. I rejected the tool box I have been waiting for a refund of 288.99 now I have received a bill from the trucking company...
Now the trucking company wants 352.06 from me... I still have not received my refund of 288.99.
The order name is Dale L Nelson Quality Enterprises.
The address is 4867 Rhododendron Loop Florence Oregon.
Order # [protected] my account was billed [protected] $288.99

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I arrived at 7:40pm and the store was closed. A bunch of employees were there. All working frantically. The store hours were posted and closing time was 8:00pm. After much knocking and tapping on the door an employee arrived at the door. He explained they closed early to prepare for a store walk by the district manager the next day. Unbelievable. I...

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3:00 pm EDT

Harbor Freight Tools Angle grinder 9"

I'm a long time, Harbor Freight, inside track customer. I bought a 9"Angle Grinder #69085. It was on a clearance, so I bought it. The first time I used it, the grinder slowly ground to a halt. This is a heavy-duty grinder and it didn't last 15 minutes. Now, I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. The local Harbor Freight store could not find the sale, which was in August of 2020. I was told from the 1-800 number that the"brushes"that might have allowed me to repair the grainder were NOT available any more. The folks in Camirillo refused to help, telling me that a district manager would get in touch with me in 2-5 business days.

After 30 years as a Harbor Freight customer, I'm ready to demand that Harbor Freight helps me get this angle grinder running. I don't need the money or the any free stuff... just a way to get this 9" grinder running. If this is what Harbor Freight is willing to do to sidestep their responsibility to take care of me... then I will go quietly, but will never darken your doorstep again.

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Harbor Freight Tools Order not fulfilled, no refund.

Order Date: 2020-06-21 16:12:31
Order Number: 109870536
Billed to: Cal Bouton

Since June 21st, 2020 I have not received my last item (see order listed below) which is a 6 in. Ultra-Fine Foam Polishing Pad - White. I paid this order using a Harbor Freight gift card I received for Father's day. All other (4) items in that order has been received. I have sent numerous emails to Harbor Freight customer service asking for refund and or credit/gift card. I've gotten the same automated response saying a gift card would be sent but have not received anything. It's been more than 60 days with no results. I'm about to accelerate this complaint to the BBB. One thing I learned from this is that I will never again order anything online shopping at Harbor Freight Tools.

6 In. Coarse Foam Polishing Pad - Blue [ Fulfilled ]. Item #:56549
6 In. Medium Foam Polishing Pad - Green [ Fulfilled ]. Item #:56547
6 In. Ultra-Fine Foam Polishing Pad - White [ Unable To Fulfill ]. Item #:56664
6 In. Fine Foam Polishing Pad - Yellow [ Fulfilled ]. Item #:56665
6 In. 7.5 Amp Dual Action Random Orbit Polisher [ Fulfilled ]. Item #:56367

Impatient and fed up,

Cal Bouton

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Store manager and store employee of the harbor freight store in Marble falls, TX we had called they told us item was available and when we got here store manager said they didn't have any whilst the store employee said they did that it was in the back or in the truck. They were not friendly or helpful either. Looks to me they just didn't want to offer the Customer service that they were hired to do.

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Harbor Freight Tools Customer service/shipping problem

Bad customer service and worse shipping experience ever. Placed an online order. Over a week didn't receive any shipping notification on order, emailed customer service. Take 2 days for a respond. They claimed my order were on backorder. I request to cancel the order then. 2 days later received another email saying they can't cancel order because it was shipped prior and gave me a tracking # which supposed to arrive in 1 week. Week past and nothing showed up. Trace the tracking with Fedex and they showed the order was pasted onto USPS to deliver. Trace the tracking with USPS and its been 5 days now USPS still claim they have never receive the package from Fedex. Contacted Harbor Freight customer service and still no respond.

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Very rude when I walked in and I was asking a question about buying a pressure washer and she shoved me back and said none in stock so I asked her if I could get the one on display or order one and she said no. And I said that you could be more helpful with your customers and she said to leave the store.. I have worked with customer service now for 24 year...

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I was in your store in Greenville Ohio for the first time and needed a little help, I found a young lady but she was on her phone. I stood there for a few minutes listening to her LOUD laughter. Her name tag said Racheal Then I found a young man and started to talk to him and somehow he turned our conversation into a sex thing. I left as soon as the...

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Unfortunately your beaumont tx store need to under go drug screening. You have staff that in involved in illegal drug use. It would do you well to make sure every employee has a drug screening. It will surprise you when you find out how many of your employees are drug attics. Your beaumont, tx store will do much better when you get the users off your staff.

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Harbor Freight Tools poor customer service. condescending attitude to customers

As has been typical at this location. Staff appears to be without knowledge of products and pricing. And differs from one employee to another. This visit I had four different employees involved, one on floor at product, my checker who was rude when I pointed out problem with math at pricing, who had no idea what 20% of $80 was, who insisted the computer was the final word, to a mgt person who tried to fix the issue, and computer changed it back then a separate mgt person said she could fix it. But insisted computer was actually right, when total was over $14 off. And got quite rude. I finally left without my purchases and found I could buy them on line from other vender for less. If in fact attitude is everything. This store has nothing to offer.

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Bought a generator from Harbor Freight on a Friday evening tried to return it Saturday morning because it was to heavy for me to get out of my trunk. Was told 20% restocking fee even if was never open or remove from my vehicle. Was told by store manager their policy was on my receipt. When I mention you don't received a receipt until you purchase product...

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I shop at harbor freights quite often and have never been treated so bad. Sam waits on me a lot and she is very rude, she argues with you over a coupon, she can't answer any questioned, she talks to other customers, she is waiting on, about their kids and the weather holding up the line, I had to take my receipt back in because she charged me twice OT added...

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July 25, 2019 I shopped online, saw that Harbor Freight had the best deal for a tire I wanted to replace my wheel barrow tire with, and went to the local store to buy. When I looked for the item there was an empty bin where it should have been. I asked the store associate to check inventory and was informed they were out. I asked when they would have it...

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Harbor Freight Tools is a leading retailer of high-quality tools and equipment at affordable prices. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Harbor Freight has built a reputation for providing customers with a wide range of products that are designed to meet their needs and exceed their expectations.

The company offers an extensive selection of tools and equipment for a variety of applications, including automotive, construction, woodworking, metalworking, and more. From hand tools and power tools to air compressors and generators, Harbor Freight has everything you need to get the job done right.

One of the things that sets Harbor Freight apart from other retailers is its commitment to quality. The company works closely with manufacturers to ensure that all of its products meet or exceed industry standards. In addition, Harbor Freight offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all of its products, so customers can shop with confidence knowing that they are getting the best possible value for their money.

Another key advantage of shopping at Harbor Freight is the company's low prices. By cutting out the middleman and selling directly to customers, Harbor Freight is able to offer prices that are significantly lower than those of its competitors. This makes it an ideal choice for both professional contractors and DIY enthusiasts who are looking to save money without sacrificing quality.

Overall, Harbor Freight Tools is a trusted and reliable source for high-quality tools and equipment at affordable prices. With its extensive selection, commitment to quality, and unbeatable prices, it's no wonder that so many customers choose Harbor Freight for all of their tool and equipment needs.

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Harbor Freight Tools reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Feb 16, 2007. The latest review Pittsburgh 3 ton low-profile floor jack with rapid pump, slate gray (item 70482) was posted on Dec 6, 2024. The latest complaint bad management/ service was resolved on Jul 19, 2012. Harbor Freight Tools has an average consumer rating of 1 stars from 173 reviews. Harbor Freight Tools has resolved 12 complaints.
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