Southdown General Store True Value

I would hope a business such as this, would be what it should… accommodating, friendly and provide excellent service.
Sad thing is… the proprietor is a rude man that TRULY does not know the value of providing pleasant customer service.
I am posting a review today after shopping here for many years because today was the last straw!
He clearly posts the MasterCard and Visa logo in his window but WILL NOT accept them without a minimum purchase of $ 10.00 .(OK– annoying, but I accept it. it does keep me away when I need 1 quick thing) Most items in this store are incidentals and it is one of those «pop in for this or that» stores.
I use my debit card with a MasterCard logo for EVERYTHING… and have NEVER –EVER had anyone refuse even the tiniest of purchases ANYWHERE ELSE.
I have lived in the area for almost 27 years and have patronized this store for as long as I can remember! This man KNOWS me by name and proclaimed he would not «allow» my $ 7.69 purchase. I explained that I regretfully had no cash with me and that he displays that he accepts credit cards. He just shrugged and said nothing… EXCEPT that he didn’t legally have to accept a card for my under $ 10.00 purchase. ARE YOU KIDDING ME???
So I left.
How does a local businessman ingrained in a community, treat someone so arrogantly? While I have always enjoyed everyone that is employed there over the years, especially his wife– clearly he is the exception.

Great place for in a pinch sort of items, they usually have that something that you need and cant find it in the junk drawer, you know? Always someone there willing to help and way better then «The Home Labyrinth» AKA The depot.

The best hardware store in town, and for miles around. They have everything you want plus lots of things you didn’t know you needed and free advice that works!

Part hardware store, part general store — this is, along with Buckingham’s in oyster Bay, the last of these types of stores.
Although small in size they have so much stuff on the shelves that you can pretty much find just about anything you need whether you are attempting to kill a mouse or planting tomatoes.