Karig’s Livingston Hardware Store

Would give 5 stars but one bad apple spoils the barrel, this store is great amazing what they have in stock, a little more expensive than HD and convenient, but there’s one guy there that’s got a real bad attitude, owners gotta know who he is and remedy the situation before they have no business left.

i have been shopping at karig’s for 20 years, since we moved to town, and have always believed in the power of small, local stores with good variety and knowledgeable people. i was willing to pay the 30%+ premium to home depot (or even other ace hardware stores, like the one in roseland) because it reminded me of a store my grandfather owned — dedicated to local buyers.
yesterday was the last time i will go into this store. i had purchased some loose hardware two weeks ago and at the time, said i wasn’t sure if i needed metric or US thread — nothing was said about loose hardware sales being final. was in there yesterday, to return the loose hardware, about 15 minutes before closing time. the SAME GUY who helped me was on the phone, loudly, with a casino in atlantic city. another clerk asked if i needed help (found out they don’t have the metric thread parts i needed), so i asked the phone clerk if i could do a return. his comment «we usually don’t do returns on loose hardware». if so, where was the sign to that effect? sure didn’t say it on my sales slip. i’ll eat the $ 4 of parts, but i was so appalled at the attitude, the laziness, and the «me first» issues (you want to book a night in AC, fine, do it at 4:35 when you lock the door) that i am done here.
yes it’s homey and yes they have a lot of more obscure items (where else can you get turnbuckles outside of a marine supply store) but — not worth the aggravation.

A real old-​fashioned, help you find what you need, well-​stocked local hardware store. Everything from nails to housewares, paint, screws, tools and things you just can’t even guess what they’re for. Can’t imagine the reviewer who said the staff were rude was actually in this store; it’s as friendly and jovial as can be. You expect Andy Griffith to roll up and chat with Floyd the barber. But it’s not just quaint. It’s actually a place to find what you need and someone who can help you find — and use — it.

Overpriced, rude & unpleasant. Tried to charge 25% more than marked price with excuse that price went up but omitted to reprice on package. New price would be 2x Home Depot. So much for supporting small store. Maybe if honest & reasonably overpriced but not here. Avoid!!!

It’s not the local friendly helpful store you would expect… definately not the service that would keep me from going a little further to a big box store with lower prices.

I cannot believe the last review — I have been going to this store on and off for years and find the people and the place terrific — everyone in Livingston area should shop here to keep this wonderful store with old fashioned service and quite an eclectic mix of supplies operating in our town. The workers at the store are always willing to take time to find the smallest little thing I need. It is unusual in these times to find this kind of caring, oldfashioned service. And its fun to wander the aisles to find all the different things they offer for sale. I dont mind if some of the items are priced a little higher — it is worth it for the service and the convenience.

Great little hometown store. Jam packed with all kinds of interesting stuff. Staff goes out of their way to help you find the right item.

I don’t usually write reviews, however felt compelled to write one here.
This tiny store has INCREDIBLY rude employees and store manager. I mean, shockingly so. Very limited selection with prices 30−40% higher than Home Depot’s (3.6 miles away).
Will never set my foot in this store again.