Makes me not want to come back and I am not even a citizen.. Just wanted to emphasize, my comment is about Housewares only.
gurglemeow, 2012-03-16 19:31:04 Ace is a well run store but overpriced.
She only seemed to regret getting caught. But the employees are still extremely helpful and well trained in Garden. I am OK with that. It should not be dictated by their employer. RyanCoates, 2008-06-24 16:05:26 Were able to fulfill most of my hardware needs here pretty easily, very helpful employees!
, There's a fair amount of phone calls and occasional lunches that are prompted by stuff on the wiki, but it's all opt-in (and usually friendly in nature): there's a big difference between reaching out to somebody who has put their contact information out there or via a mutual friend versus using a commercial database of numbers. She had obviously seen my name in these comments, searched to see if I was an Ace card holder, and phoned the number associated with my account. :) gurglemeow, 2012-03-01 09:09:31 Most of their stuff ranges from mildly overpriced to ridiculously overpriced, but I guess that's the cost of supporting a "local" business. Davis Lumber Company began its business on October 1, 1907 and incorporated on February 24, 1922. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/14/jon-stewart-papa-johns_n_2130397.html?1352915955&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009 atwong, 2012-11-14 14:46:31 Good to see the HuffPo cover this, although I have two quibbles: 1) They did not acknowledge the original source of the letter, which was the Davis Wiki, and 2) the headline suggests that JA apologized, when in fact, she offered one of those non-apology "I apologize if I offended you" apologies. That's not cool, Jules. Jennifer, thank you for calling me. i wasted $5 on something when i dont even have money for food. ToddGlenn. I'd recommend Hibbert Lumber on 5th and G when they are open. Once in that building the lock section is in the middle of the back half (eastern half). That is exactly what I mean. Tryingtokeepmyjob. It's enough to make one's stomach churn. Shows how much she values her employees by making veiled threats of removing their benefits or affecting their jobs. They partner with local shelters to raise awareness about bunnies who can be adopted. would look up my phone number through my ACE membership and call me about a Wiki comment, they would never see me in ACE again. I told her it was still money. However, it wasnt until 1999 that the store was officially changed to Davis Ace, which explains why some people still call it Davis Lumber.
The new building was then viewed as one of the most modern structure in Davis. Group), I have had at least four keys copied here and they all worked (adding more data to hopefully provide a more accurate percentage of working keys copied here). By comparison Pet Extreme in Woodland is the next closest place that sells live blood worms and they will sell you the same "one ounce for 2 bucks" deal but Ace must just have a much bigger idea of what an ounce is than Pet Extreme or anywhere else. I had coupons and was happy to be getting these things.
you are right "the choice is yours (your employees)". This summer she encouraged her employees to see '2016: Obama's America' by offering to reimburse them for their tickets, if they went to see it. Learn more | this NPR piece. Actually, my silly reason to avoid them is that their pet section, after the remodel, now has very heavy items near the floor and staff who are reluctant to help customers lift them. She's not stupid, she just believed the lies they told her. I gave them my land line phone a long time ago, and always recite that number, even though it is disconnected ;) Perhaps I won't be reciting it for them any more, tho. View cart for details. Fair enough, but perhaps the Republican captains of industry at the helm could invest in some lifts that hoist dog food and chicken food and such to waist level for the safety of customers and staff. On big ticket items like those, I am obviously going to shop around - if Ace has the best value on those, then so be it, but that doesn't happen often. I thought maybe it was because the mailbox keys are smaller and more difficult to make?
JacobPeterson2, 2012-11-04 20:09:42 I am a customer of Ace Hardware in Davis and I have heard that there was a letter sent to the employees on how they should vote. Yes, it is a bit odd an inconvenient to have the place split between three buildings, but that's the trade off if you want small town service with big town inventory! 69%, GameRankings: - JenniferCook, I've gone to Ace maybe a half dozen times to have keys made, and have gone back to have them remade 3-4 times. Ms. Anderson expects the city to act in the interests of Davis ACE, but when it comes time to give credit to that, she thinks only of the efforts of her company. ~SD, 2012-11-05 15:38:28 Maybe I'm reading into it, but calling him "Mr. Obama" instead of "President Obama" strikes me as disrespectful. As far as the rest of it goes, yeah, voter intimidation is vile, but I don't think she's been being malicious about it. etc. They still sell a selection of pre-made frames, though. She is obviously out of touch with reality. . 2012-11-14 20:51:22 Finding myself in between the proverbial rock and a hard place. dizzyditz, 2011-08-29 19:20:27 I brought a gallon of white paint in to have it tinted. Advanced reservations for participants are sometimes encouraged. Great Fish selection A selection of high quality fish food Active,Healthy Fish, Page 1 of letter; click to enlarge Page 2 of letter; click to enlarge. -jw. Ms. Anderson, if you are reading this, please try to put yourself in the shoes of your employees and realize how your letter comes off. It looks they just printed excerpts from a statement issued by Jennifer. They most definitely don't have to do this, especially because they get nothing out of it. ConstantiaOomen, 2012-11-05 13:46:48 I laughed for minutes over: "Yes I did "get the job" through our family, however, I could have destroyed this company with poor management - but I haven't." Links were included to the Ace site, the Enterprise, Patch and this wiki page. See, e.g.
This would be useful information for ACE patrons. Thanks for your honesty. I will certainly be back.
I guess if that's the kind of local business you would like to support then Davis Ace Hardware is the place to shop.
Nevermind the fact she was able to open a second store during Obama's presidency. Yeah, the stuff is generally pricey (they carry finer items) but I'd go for stuff I couldn't find at other locally owned shops in town. Well, every time I go in, there's always at least one key that doesn't work.
Notoriety is a B. Hell, it's more respectful than simply saying "Obama" or "Romney," as most of us do on a daily basis.
AlexPearson.
Clearly not just an issue of one employee. I noticed that CVS makes keys, I'll probably try their services next time. Technically, the first reference to a president should be "President X" to properly establish identity, but in a given story it's very common to revert to "Mr. X" for subsequent references.
ScottMeehleib. She must swear to never leave political packets in our non-work space, never to paper clip articles to our paychecks, and never to mail us letters that attempt to sway our politics again. YesMs. Anderson has a right to send political letters to her employees but it's not a smart thing to door a respectful act. It's probably legal, but again legal doesn't mean it is right to do. They are friendly and most of the time keys made work, but always check because I have had several occasions where the copy made was useless, but the key department at ACE also has a guarantee. YOU MUST defend your self here for me to reconsider -as I am forgiving. Many of us share this sentiment. {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}.
Basically, I don't ask for much but over the years I've witnessed and experienced some staff to be lacking in compassion. I walked in looking for a replacement buckle for my knapsack, and not only did they have several choices, but they knew exactly where in the store to look. Davis Ace holds regular events in both the hardware and housewares buildings.
I am a ucd alumni. To resort to such tactics in pursuit of no conceivably effective end in terms of realistically affecting the outcome of a national election is surreal. Haha, wow! About the only time I have seen it is in a letter to the editor or a guest editorial. After that sentence, I wouldn't have been surprised if she decided to bring up abortion issues as well. Am sure things are pretty complicated for Davis ACE employees right now. 2011-08-30 08:42:28 If somebody wants to integrate this comment into a 'controversy section,' feel free. Absurd. They offer free delivery and assembly of any purchase of $150 minimum and within Davis city limits. To address a previous comment, they will no longer be using pine shavings as a bedding and if you go in right now you will see that they're switching to Carefresh for the in-store animals. RocksandDirt, My contractor father-in-law is pretty happy with our Ace. I never received a response, but the other day I saw a couple babies so it clearly went unheard. Cashiers ask for my phone number when I buy anything there and then check it in a database accessible via the cash register. It wouldn't make sense for them to get some tags ready and all lasered in and then hope that the customer will return the next day. Ace consists of three large buildings and several small ones, organized into four service areas. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. , Many years back I had a few made with no problems. Also sometimes new keys are just tight; I have had this happen and it just takes a little use before it starts working perfectly. 2012-11-06 12:10:29 First off, thank you to CovertProfessor for posting the letter.
when the spray kept spraying bubbles out, i went back to return it. They will even special order. There certainly are other great alternatives to what Ace offers, but it's good to have it as a failsafe. I won't be shopping at Ace again, but really, why did she bother? I have yet to speak with a single employee who is not bothered on some level by the letters being sent to our homes.
The Housewares are also really great and I always find a surprisingly useful and reasonably priced objects there.
I still love their knowledgeable staff, but will be inclined to go there less often. Supervisors are expected to keep political conversations at work extremely civil and short, since they have the 1st Amendment right to express their opinion but their employees have the right not to be intimidated. And agreed that their "reporting" of this incident was rather thin. As I was standing in line the woman behind me mentioned that this was her third attempt trying to get a key that worked. https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/00750, this is not the first time that this has happened, Nov. 13: Huffington Post Story about the letter, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/14/jon-stewart-papa-johns_n_2130397.html?1352915955&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009, Serving the Davis Community for Three Generations, Retired American Flag Collection(Given to Vet. This reminds me of the Susan G. Komen foundation (pink ribbons/breast cancer research/running) CEO Brinker wanting to not support Planned parenthood, the premier women's health support organization in this country. that I still use today (not today it's winter obv) wait wait wait I catch my breath Look. The same goes for our personal information and her letters. 73%, GameRankings: The plants are a little hit and miss - sometimes I've had problems with pests that they come infested with. You repay them with a slap in the face, threatening what few benefits and hours they have Ms. Anderson, you are now one of the most disgusting human beings I know of. Please log in. They have been loyal and faithful to you and your business, some for multiple years. We wouldn't let anything happen to a local biz. As for medication Frontline for cats and dogs, tapeworm pills, flea collars, and flea powder. 5thAve, 2010-08-20 18:39:53 They had everything I needed in order to build a potato cannon, and were quite helpful in leading me to the right parts, especially the best camping flint to use for ignition. JamesShearer, 2007-09-22 18:45:53 It seems like ACE doesn't like me. I don't know how the owners sleep at night. I will find the letter from 2 years ago and post it ASAP. MeggoWaffle, 2011-09-20 11:24:33 I really like this ace hardware. Another time the told me honestly, that the thing I wanted to buy, was much cheaper in another store.
ConstantiaOomen, 2012-11-05 17:19:18 That letter is so messed up, especially in regards to trying to represent extreme military spending as a matter of "personal health", which is apparently not optional in her mind, unlike actual personal health care coverage, which she says is optional. Arturgreensward, 2010-02-08 17:47:24 Addendum to above: I went back to Ace and tried to have three keys made of which only 2 worked. francesca. Cooking demos are held at various times throughout the year in the housewares building. Thanks for explaining your side and apologizing for any offense I may have taken. I believe that that is not only a non American thing to do but also illegal in this state. Last three out of four times they did not have what I needed. It wasn't an issue of tightness or old keys, though. This gives me a real uncomfortable feeling.
She seemed mostly concerned about having possible lost a longtime customer and if more of us used our real names then maybe she would have phoned you too and you could have asked her yourself. She has not replied to at least 2 emails I sent her inquiring further. Because there were a lot of furnaces with that size put into Davis homes. But what would bother me most, is that she would look up my address and phone number through my ACE membership.
They are in our employee files that she had to get into in to address the envelopes. Add this item to your watchlist to keep track of it. I ask again: is that even legal?ConstantiaOomen, @ J.W. Even if such actions are legal, they are not ethical.
In addition to being pretty steeply priced, I have found their service to be pretty lackluster (ie: not having wire cutters at the wire cutting station and keeping me waiting for 10 minutes while they find a pair of scissors to try to hack through the wire). Many of us depend on these jobs to pay for rent, house payments, education expenses, food for our families, etc. In December 2008, the custom frame shop closed.
ElizabethBarthel, 2009-08-11 15:37:52 Great service and selection. TomGarberson, 2011-01-02 01:00:28 The people here always go out of their way to find me a pallet when there aren't any left across the street if I ask for one. 2012-11-15 14:41:14 Damn, who put Overreaction Much in the water? Coming from the Bay Area, to shop in a place where employees will go WAY out of their way to help me was, well.downright confusing! However, as of 2008, they no longer do so. I was informed by a superior that Jennifer has been advised not to leave these packets, yet she continues to do so. This wording has been used for several years by delusional birthers who refuse to acknowledge him as the country's leader. LinaPlanuty, 2012-11-06 09:59:18 BOO- HISS!!! Usually it is in the form of fliers or articles posted at time clocks, in employee break rooms or in managers' in-boxes. Attendees of these events often receive special discounts on products showcased. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and seems to genuinely enjoy helping people. A large bottle of oil at Ace Housewares was $16. I don't read it as disrespectful. I'd be miffed if somebody got my number via that method, even though I make mine public, because when I gave it to you at the register, it was not in the context of "call me about things". DavisJay, I have talked with more than a couple ex Ace employees who share sketchy tales ~SD, Well, I'm really disappointed in this and I don't think I'm going to be getting stuff at Davis Ace anymore. If the batteries were $8 each on the website, with delivery and tax you would have ended up paying more than $27. JFLAP], A Dice Game in Third-Person Augmented I suspect that more than 80% of the people who shop at ACE voted for President Obama (college students, those supporting Buy-Local movement, and support downtown businesses). To assert her political views to a captive audience? Spaying and neutering is important not only to slow the unwanted pet population growth, but is essential for improving rabbits' general health, life span, and behavior. ScottMeehleib, 2012-11-05 20:25:18 This is all so ridiculous.
The Hardware people really know their stuff and have been helpful in my experiences varnishing wood, painting walls, installing lighting fixtures, to picking out flashlights! One good thing about the Pet section, though is that their pet food is cheaper than at Petco (even "on sale" Petco), including their Science Diet. So chilez-vous, and just trust. Not only were they slower than their competitors, it doesn't even seem like they attempted a formal interview. They get most of their fish from local breeders so they are young, active, and healthy. Cookware (from cheaper cast iron to Le Creuset ($$$)), dishware, coffeemakers, cleaning supplies, shower curtains, bookcases, and pillows (no sheets, though). She had taken the time to find out a dissatisfied customer's phone number and called him to apologize for any offense or ill-will this whole fiasco may have caused. I work there and I've had quite a few people come in and say they've lived in Davis for years and didn't even know Ace had a pet department! Sorry for the problems anyone experienced! The tanks are not overcrowded like PETCO and the staff is helpful when selecting fish. There's no reason to get all "U R TEH MOST DISGUSTINGEST MADAM!!!!" , Did she explain how "terms in Obamacare would affect" how many people Davis Ace can employ? jsogul, 2012-03-13 10:47:58 Jsogul, there is a $10 delivery fee for ordering through Office Depot's website, plus tax. On October 27, 2012, Davis ACE owner Jennifer Anderson sent the letter pictured at the right to ACE employees, asking them to vote for Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan in the November 2012 Presidential Election. But the Houseware prices seem really expensive. After time keys get worn down and sometimes trying to copy those yields unsatisfactory results because you are copying a slightly less than perfect key. Hibbert deals with more contractors, so they're usually very professional-oriented, whereas Davis Ace caters to a greater variety of customers. Dear Trying To Keep My Job: Don't feel like you have to tell the Wiki anything! animations, dialog, and camera movement, Developed core gameplay mechanics for unconscious NPCs using behavior trees to
My husband looked for them at Lowes and HOme Depot and you can't even order them. I will NOT be shopping Ace Hardware any more. I don't know if it is the largest, but it is one of the larger ones I've seen, though all the successful ones that compete with the large box lumber/hardware stores (home depot, lowe's) are pretty large. In 1966, DLC joined the Ace Hardware Co-operative. I would personally want you speak with Jennifer herself. This is not about her right to her opinion, or even her right to share her opinion with her employees. The garden and plant department at ACE is one of my favorite stops, they have a good selection of plants that are alive,green, and healthy. They just didn't work. Davis Ace has a satellite store called Aggie Ace in the Anderson Plaza. Obama explained that very clearly.
MeggoWaffle, Ehh, that's pretty common terminology. I recently received 10 dollars in the mail in the form of a gift card. How hard can it be? , no, and I didn't ask her to. :) When my family moved to Davis, we were really shocked to find out what it was like to live in a small town.
Only then, do I see people coming back to our store. As for pets, there's a wide selection of freshwater fish, some shrimp and snails, more available by special order; and they have pet rats, usually a pet bunny or two, and the occasional guinea pig. 2012-11-19 06:40:51 At a recent storewide employee meeting, Jennifer hinted at the backlash in part of her introduction portion of the meeting. So, I'll be going there from now on. This is not the reason that you give your address and phone number when you become a member of ACE ConstantiaOomen, 2012-11-10 08:32:05 @ConstantiaOomen "This is not the reason that you give your address and phone number when you become a member of ACE." Except where otherwise noted, this content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Some practical but for me luxury items. KiraKashino, 2015-01-09 16:22:49 I've always had hit/miss experiences shopping at Housewares. It was a little creepy, but also a little heartwarming as well. -jw, I've had ~6 keys made here and they've all been fine. However, when you ask employees to vote a certain way, and then describe what will happen if the wrong person gets elected well, employees will connect the dots, even if those dots were placed inadvertently. , Yeah, I had a good chuckle over that one, too. See Copyrights. If Ace were to work with local shelters rather than breeders, more shelter bunnies' lives would be saved and people would learn the importance of adopting companions rather than purchasing them. They are really helpful and very qualified. It first occupied several lots along the west side of the railroad between 2nd and 3rd streets and two lots north of 3rd Street. Home Depot / Lowes never, ever have this kind of service, in my experience. toriac. I didn't think much of it until I got home and found out that the one they made for me didn't work either. I will usually take my pet/plant stuff to the outside register rather than deal with the Pet people. <3 AlexPearson, 2012-11-08 22:44:10 I certainly would not like somebody calling me because of some comment I made here on Wiki; It would feel like a huge violation of privacy. The Davis Ace home store used to have apay phoneinside of it located by the entrance nearest to3rd Street, but it was noticed missing on September 1, 2005.
Then to use Christopher Stevens in the letter is even more appalling !!! I was concerned that I would have to head to home depot for all of my home improvement projects. LilyS, 2013-02-17 17:55:38 I would love to boycott Davis Ace for Jen's employee intimidation tactics but have other reasons to do so. I will always respect a broad that stands behind her opinions, even if those opinions are retarded. And as for feeders, they have live crickets (including pinheads), live feeder mice, frozen mice & rats, live tubifex worms by the ounce, live meal worms, freezedried meal worms, frozen worms & fish food, and other freezedried insects in the reptile section. Tryingtokeepmyjob. The southern section is more oriented toward household items. Once I asked for them to inscribe a couple of collars for my cats and they told me to come back the next day because the person on hand wasn't trained to do it- and they promptly forgot all about it and it wasn't ready at all later! i knew nothing about sealants. Then she said 'You know we are not a bank' with irritation. elizabeth2014, 2012-07-27 15:48:32 The Davis Enterprise used to have a stack of free pallets out behind their press building. RussBowlus, Ace is pretty good for supplying my general needs, but when I need more specific or specialized stuff I head to Woodland to go to the Orchard Supply Hardware there. While this woman was literally handed a business of her own, she has either forgotten or just does not care about the plight of her employees. I told her that I sincerely hoped that none of the Bad Things she was afraid of would come to pass now that Obama has a second term, and I wish I had told her that even if it DID (under Romney or Obama) that we, the hippy Donkey-Worshiping Faggot-Enabling Athiest-Being citizens of Davis would probably end up helping out a local, family owned, co-op hardware store just out of PRINCIPLE, yo.
They always help me find whatever I need whether I want hardware stuff, plants, or fish. Or at least they used to. 2012-11-07 20:07:36 In thinking more about Jennifer Anderson's letter and her interview with Patch, two things stand out for me. i asked on how to use it and had many questions. I am willing to pay a small premium for that convenience. I am sure that she didn't intend the letter to be threatening. And for what? It runs along a length of G Street from 2nd Street to 4th Street. Upcoming events can be found through this link: http://www.davisace.com/ Gardening demonstrations are often held in the garden department. Days ago, Davis Ace was simply a hardware store, a local business well-known for its friendly employees and service to the community. The woman I spoke with was extremely friendly and helpful! CovertProfessor, 2007-05-23 19:01:35 The staff here is quite helpful and very friendly. NCSaephanh, 2007-12-05 11:34:51 The hardware employees have always been really helpful. The northern section is similar to a mini Home Depot and also carries gardening and pet supplies. Davis Ace (which some still refer to as Davis Lumber) has everything from home decor to bulk lumber, plants, cast iron skillets, and plumbing supplies to pets. I think if ACE keeps doing what ACE does well, they'll be in business for many years to come! However, they do have a lumber yard and rockyard to buy sand, gravel, cement, and the like.
I have shopped there for a decade now, going out of my way to shop there, voting against Target project, etc. Even if we think her actions are unexcellent and shady. DanaSullivan, 2009-02-07 09:33:44 ACE is a great place for many things. AlexPearson. Thanks, CP, for posting the letter initially.
gurglemeow, 2012-03-16 19:31:04 Ace is a well run store but overpriced.
She only seemed to regret getting caught. But the employees are still extremely helpful and well trained in Garden. I am OK with that. It should not be dictated by their employer. RyanCoates, 2008-06-24 16:05:26 Were able to fulfill most of my hardware needs here pretty easily, very helpful employees!
, There's a fair amount of phone calls and occasional lunches that are prompted by stuff on the wiki, but it's all opt-in (and usually friendly in nature): there's a big difference between reaching out to somebody who has put their contact information out there or via a mutual friend versus using a commercial database of numbers. She had obviously seen my name in these comments, searched to see if I was an Ace card holder, and phoned the number associated with my account. :) gurglemeow, 2012-03-01 09:09:31 Most of their stuff ranges from mildly overpriced to ridiculously overpriced, but I guess that's the cost of supporting a "local" business. Davis Lumber Company began its business on October 1, 1907 and incorporated on February 24, 1922. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/14/jon-stewart-papa-johns_n_2130397.html?1352915955&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009 atwong, 2012-11-14 14:46:31 Good to see the HuffPo cover this, although I have two quibbles: 1) They did not acknowledge the original source of the letter, which was the Davis Wiki, and 2) the headline suggests that JA apologized, when in fact, she offered one of those non-apology "I apologize if I offended you" apologies. That's not cool, Jules. Jennifer, thank you for calling me. i wasted $5 on something when i dont even have money for food. ToddGlenn. I'd recommend Hibbert Lumber on 5th and G when they are open. Once in that building the lock section is in the middle of the back half (eastern half). That is exactly what I mean. Tryingtokeepmyjob. It's enough to make one's stomach churn. Shows how much she values her employees by making veiled threats of removing their benefits or affecting their jobs. They partner with local shelters to raise awareness about bunnies who can be adopted. would look up my phone number through my ACE membership and call me about a Wiki comment, they would never see me in ACE again. I told her it was still money. However, it wasnt until 1999 that the store was officially changed to Davis Ace, which explains why some people still call it Davis Lumber.
The new building was then viewed as one of the most modern structure in Davis. Group), I have had at least four keys copied here and they all worked (adding more data to hopefully provide a more accurate percentage of working keys copied here). By comparison Pet Extreme in Woodland is the next closest place that sells live blood worms and they will sell you the same "one ounce for 2 bucks" deal but Ace must just have a much bigger idea of what an ounce is than Pet Extreme or anywhere else. I had coupons and was happy to be getting these things.
you are right "the choice is yours (your employees)". This summer she encouraged her employees to see '2016: Obama's America' by offering to reimburse them for their tickets, if they went to see it. Learn more | this NPR piece. Actually, my silly reason to avoid them is that their pet section, after the remodel, now has very heavy items near the floor and staff who are reluctant to help customers lift them. She's not stupid, she just believed the lies they told her. I gave them my land line phone a long time ago, and always recite that number, even though it is disconnected ;) Perhaps I won't be reciting it for them any more, tho. View cart for details. Fair enough, but perhaps the Republican captains of industry at the helm could invest in some lifts that hoist dog food and chicken food and such to waist level for the safety of customers and staff. On big ticket items like those, I am obviously going to shop around - if Ace has the best value on those, then so be it, but that doesn't happen often. I thought maybe it was because the mailbox keys are smaller and more difficult to make?
JacobPeterson2, 2012-11-04 20:09:42 I am a customer of Ace Hardware in Davis and I have heard that there was a letter sent to the employees on how they should vote. Yes, it is a bit odd an inconvenient to have the place split between three buildings, but that's the trade off if you want small town service with big town inventory! 69%, GameRankings: - JenniferCook, I've gone to Ace maybe a half dozen times to have keys made, and have gone back to have them remade 3-4 times. Ms. Anderson expects the city to act in the interests of Davis ACE, but when it comes time to give credit to that, she thinks only of the efforts of her company. ~SD, 2012-11-05 15:38:28 Maybe I'm reading into it, but calling him "Mr. Obama" instead of "President Obama" strikes me as disrespectful. As far as the rest of it goes, yeah, voter intimidation is vile, but I don't think she's been being malicious about it. etc. They still sell a selection of pre-made frames, though. She is obviously out of touch with reality. . 2012-11-14 20:51:22 Finding myself in between the proverbial rock and a hard place. dizzyditz, 2011-08-29 19:20:27 I brought a gallon of white paint in to have it tinted. Advanced reservations for participants are sometimes encouraged. Great Fish selection A selection of high quality fish food Active,Healthy Fish, Page 1 of letter; click to enlarge Page 2 of letter; click to enlarge. -jw. Ms. Anderson, if you are reading this, please try to put yourself in the shoes of your employees and realize how your letter comes off. It looks they just printed excerpts from a statement issued by Jennifer. They most definitely don't have to do this, especially because they get nothing out of it. ConstantiaOomen, 2012-11-05 13:46:48 I laughed for minutes over: "Yes I did "get the job" through our family, however, I could have destroyed this company with poor management - but I haven't." Links were included to the Ace site, the Enterprise, Patch and this wiki page. See, e.g.
This would be useful information for ACE patrons. Thanks for your honesty. I will certainly be back.
I guess if that's the kind of local business you would like to support then Davis Ace Hardware is the place to shop.
Nevermind the fact she was able to open a second store during Obama's presidency. Yeah, the stuff is generally pricey (they carry finer items) but I'd go for stuff I couldn't find at other locally owned shops in town. Well, every time I go in, there's always at least one key that doesn't work.
Notoriety is a B. Hell, it's more respectful than simply saying "Obama" or "Romney," as most of us do on a daily basis.
AlexPearson.
Clearly not just an issue of one employee. I noticed that CVS makes keys, I'll probably try their services next time. Technically, the first reference to a president should be "President X" to properly establish identity, but in a given story it's very common to revert to "Mr. X" for subsequent references.
ScottMeehleib. She must swear to never leave political packets in our non-work space, never to paper clip articles to our paychecks, and never to mail us letters that attempt to sway our politics again. YesMs. Anderson has a right to send political letters to her employees but it's not a smart thing to door a respectful act. It's probably legal, but again legal doesn't mean it is right to do. They are friendly and most of the time keys made work, but always check because I have had several occasions where the copy made was useless, but the key department at ACE also has a guarantee. YOU MUST defend your self here for me to reconsider -as I am forgiving. Many of us share this sentiment. {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}.
Basically, I don't ask for much but over the years I've witnessed and experienced some staff to be lacking in compassion. I walked in looking for a replacement buckle for my knapsack, and not only did they have several choices, but they knew exactly where in the store to look. Davis Ace holds regular events in both the hardware and housewares buildings.
I am a ucd alumni. To resort to such tactics in pursuit of no conceivably effective end in terms of realistically affecting the outcome of a national election is surreal. Haha, wow! About the only time I have seen it is in a letter to the editor or a guest editorial. After that sentence, I wouldn't have been surprised if she decided to bring up abortion issues as well. Am sure things are pretty complicated for Davis ACE employees right now. 2011-08-30 08:42:28 If somebody wants to integrate this comment into a 'controversy section,' feel free. Absurd. They offer free delivery and assembly of any purchase of $150 minimum and within Davis city limits. To address a previous comment, they will no longer be using pine shavings as a bedding and if you go in right now you will see that they're switching to Carefresh for the in-store animals. RocksandDirt, My contractor father-in-law is pretty happy with our Ace. I never received a response, but the other day I saw a couple babies so it clearly went unheard. Cashiers ask for my phone number when I buy anything there and then check it in a database accessible via the cash register. It wouldn't make sense for them to get some tags ready and all lasered in and then hope that the customer will return the next day. Ace consists of three large buildings and several small ones, organized into four service areas. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. , Many years back I had a few made with no problems. Also sometimes new keys are just tight; I have had this happen and it just takes a little use before it starts working perfectly. 2012-11-06 12:10:29 First off, thank you to CovertProfessor for posting the letter.
when the spray kept spraying bubbles out, i went back to return it. They will even special order. There certainly are other great alternatives to what Ace offers, but it's good to have it as a failsafe. I won't be shopping at Ace again, but really, why did she bother? I have yet to speak with a single employee who is not bothered on some level by the letters being sent to our homes.
The Housewares are also really great and I always find a surprisingly useful and reasonably priced objects there.
I still love their knowledgeable staff, but will be inclined to go there less often. Supervisors are expected to keep political conversations at work extremely civil and short, since they have the 1st Amendment right to express their opinion but their employees have the right not to be intimidated. And agreed that their "reporting" of this incident was rather thin. As I was standing in line the woman behind me mentioned that this was her third attempt trying to get a key that worked. https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/00750, this is not the first time that this has happened, Nov. 13: Huffington Post Story about the letter, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/14/jon-stewart-papa-johns_n_2130397.html?1352915955&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009, Serving the Davis Community for Three Generations, Retired American Flag Collection(Given to Vet. This reminds me of the Susan G. Komen foundation (pink ribbons/breast cancer research/running) CEO Brinker wanting to not support Planned parenthood, the premier women's health support organization in this country. that I still use today (not today it's winter obv) wait wait wait I catch my breath Look. The same goes for our personal information and her letters. 73%, GameRankings: The plants are a little hit and miss - sometimes I've had problems with pests that they come infested with. You repay them with a slap in the face, threatening what few benefits and hours they have Ms. Anderson, you are now one of the most disgusting human beings I know of. Please log in. They have been loyal and faithful to you and your business, some for multiple years. We wouldn't let anything happen to a local biz. As for medication Frontline for cats and dogs, tapeworm pills, flea collars, and flea powder. 5thAve, 2010-08-20 18:39:53 They had everything I needed in order to build a potato cannon, and were quite helpful in leading me to the right parts, especially the best camping flint to use for ignition. JamesShearer, 2007-09-22 18:45:53 It seems like ACE doesn't like me. I don't know how the owners sleep at night. I will find the letter from 2 years ago and post it ASAP. MeggoWaffle, 2011-09-20 11:24:33 I really like this ace hardware. Another time the told me honestly, that the thing I wanted to buy, was much cheaper in another store.
ConstantiaOomen, 2012-11-05 17:19:18 That letter is so messed up, especially in regards to trying to represent extreme military spending as a matter of "personal health", which is apparently not optional in her mind, unlike actual personal health care coverage, which she says is optional. Arturgreensward, 2010-02-08 17:47:24 Addendum to above: I went back to Ace and tried to have three keys made of which only 2 worked. francesca. Cooking demos are held at various times throughout the year in the housewares building. Thanks for explaining your side and apologizing for any offense I may have taken. I believe that that is not only a non American thing to do but also illegal in this state. Last three out of four times they did not have what I needed. It wasn't an issue of tightness or old keys, though. This gives me a real uncomfortable feeling.
She seemed mostly concerned about having possible lost a longtime customer and if more of us used our real names then maybe she would have phoned you too and you could have asked her yourself. She has not replied to at least 2 emails I sent her inquiring further. Because there were a lot of furnaces with that size put into Davis homes. But what would bother me most, is that she would look up my address and phone number through my ACE membership.
They are in our employee files that she had to get into in to address the envelopes. Add this item to your watchlist to keep track of it. I ask again: is that even legal?ConstantiaOomen, @ J.W. Even if such actions are legal, they are not ethical.
In addition to being pretty steeply priced, I have found their service to be pretty lackluster (ie: not having wire cutters at the wire cutting station and keeping me waiting for 10 minutes while they find a pair of scissors to try to hack through the wire). Many of us depend on these jobs to pay for rent, house payments, education expenses, food for our families, etc. In December 2008, the custom frame shop closed.
ElizabethBarthel, 2009-08-11 15:37:52 Great service and selection. TomGarberson, 2011-01-02 01:00:28 The people here always go out of their way to find me a pallet when there aren't any left across the street if I ask for one. 2012-11-15 14:41:14 Damn, who put Overreaction Much in the water? Coming from the Bay Area, to shop in a place where employees will go WAY out of their way to help me was, well.downright confusing! However, as of 2008, they no longer do so. I was informed by a superior that Jennifer has been advised not to leave these packets, yet she continues to do so. This wording has been used for several years by delusional birthers who refuse to acknowledge him as the country's leader. LinaPlanuty, 2012-11-06 09:59:18 BOO- HISS!!! Usually it is in the form of fliers or articles posted at time clocks, in employee break rooms or in managers' in-boxes. Attendees of these events often receive special discounts on products showcased. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and seems to genuinely enjoy helping people. A large bottle of oil at Ace Housewares was $16. I don't read it as disrespectful. I'd be miffed if somebody got my number via that method, even though I make mine public, because when I gave it to you at the register, it was not in the context of "call me about things". DavisJay, I have talked with more than a couple ex Ace employees who share sketchy tales ~SD, Well, I'm really disappointed in this and I don't think I'm going to be getting stuff at Davis Ace anymore. If the batteries were $8 each on the website, with delivery and tax you would have ended up paying more than $27. JFLAP], A Dice Game in Third-Person Augmented I suspect that more than 80% of the people who shop at ACE voted for President Obama (college students, those supporting Buy-Local movement, and support downtown businesses). To assert her political views to a captive audience? Spaying and neutering is important not only to slow the unwanted pet population growth, but is essential for improving rabbits' general health, life span, and behavior. ScottMeehleib, 2012-11-05 20:25:18 This is all so ridiculous.
The Hardware people really know their stuff and have been helpful in my experiences varnishing wood, painting walls, installing lighting fixtures, to picking out flashlights! One good thing about the Pet section, though is that their pet food is cheaper than at Petco (even "on sale" Petco), including their Science Diet. So chilez-vous, and just trust. Not only were they slower than their competitors, it doesn't even seem like they attempted a formal interview. They get most of their fish from local breeders so they are young, active, and healthy. Cookware (from cheaper cast iron to Le Creuset ($$$)), dishware, coffeemakers, cleaning supplies, shower curtains, bookcases, and pillows (no sheets, though). She had taken the time to find out a dissatisfied customer's phone number and called him to apologize for any offense or ill-will this whole fiasco may have caused. I work there and I've had quite a few people come in and say they've lived in Davis for years and didn't even know Ace had a pet department! Sorry for the problems anyone experienced! The tanks are not overcrowded like PETCO and the staff is helpful when selecting fish. There's no reason to get all "U R TEH MOST DISGUSTINGEST MADAM!!!!" , Did she explain how "terms in Obamacare would affect" how many people Davis Ace can employ? jsogul, 2012-03-13 10:47:58 Jsogul, there is a $10 delivery fee for ordering through Office Depot's website, plus tax. On October 27, 2012, Davis ACE owner Jennifer Anderson sent the letter pictured at the right to ACE employees, asking them to vote for Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan in the November 2012 Presidential Election. But the Houseware prices seem really expensive. After time keys get worn down and sometimes trying to copy those yields unsatisfactory results because you are copying a slightly less than perfect key. Hibbert deals with more contractors, so they're usually very professional-oriented, whereas Davis Ace caters to a greater variety of customers. Dear Trying To Keep My Job: Don't feel like you have to tell the Wiki anything! animations, dialog, and camera movement, Developed core gameplay mechanics for unconscious NPCs using behavior trees to
My husband looked for them at Lowes and HOme Depot and you can't even order them. I will NOT be shopping Ace Hardware any more. I don't know if it is the largest, but it is one of the larger ones I've seen, though all the successful ones that compete with the large box lumber/hardware stores (home depot, lowe's) are pretty large. In 1966, DLC joined the Ace Hardware Co-operative. I would personally want you speak with Jennifer herself. This is not about her right to her opinion, or even her right to share her opinion with her employees. The garden and plant department at ACE is one of my favorite stops, they have a good selection of plants that are alive,green, and healthy. They just didn't work. Davis Ace has a satellite store called Aggie Ace in the Anderson Plaza. Obama explained that very clearly.
MeggoWaffle, Ehh, that's pretty common terminology. I recently received 10 dollars in the mail in the form of a gift card. How hard can it be? , no, and I didn't ask her to. :) When my family moved to Davis, we were really shocked to find out what it was like to live in a small town.
Only then, do I see people coming back to our store. As for pets, there's a wide selection of freshwater fish, some shrimp and snails, more available by special order; and they have pet rats, usually a pet bunny or two, and the occasional guinea pig. 2012-11-19 06:40:51 At a recent storewide employee meeting, Jennifer hinted at the backlash in part of her introduction portion of the meeting. So, I'll be going there from now on. This is not the reason that you give your address and phone number when you become a member of ACE ConstantiaOomen, 2012-11-10 08:32:05 @ConstantiaOomen "This is not the reason that you give your address and phone number when you become a member of ACE." Except where otherwise noted, this content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Some practical but for me luxury items. KiraKashino, 2015-01-09 16:22:49 I've always had hit/miss experiences shopping at Housewares. It was a little creepy, but also a little heartwarming as well. -jw, I've had ~6 keys made here and they've all been fine. However, when you ask employees to vote a certain way, and then describe what will happen if the wrong person gets elected well, employees will connect the dots, even if those dots were placed inadvertently. , Yeah, I had a good chuckle over that one, too. See Copyrights. If Ace were to work with local shelters rather than breeders, more shelter bunnies' lives would be saved and people would learn the importance of adopting companions rather than purchasing them. They are really helpful and very qualified. It first occupied several lots along the west side of the railroad between 2nd and 3rd streets and two lots north of 3rd Street. Home Depot / Lowes never, ever have this kind of service, in my experience. toriac. I didn't think much of it until I got home and found out that the one they made for me didn't work either. I will usually take my pet/plant stuff to the outside register rather than deal with the Pet people. <3 AlexPearson, 2012-11-08 22:44:10 I certainly would not like somebody calling me because of some comment I made here on Wiki; It would feel like a huge violation of privacy. The Davis Ace home store used to have apay phoneinside of it located by the entrance nearest to3rd Street, but it was noticed missing on September 1, 2005.
Then to use Christopher Stevens in the letter is even more appalling !!! I was concerned that I would have to head to home depot for all of my home improvement projects. LilyS, 2013-02-17 17:55:38 I would love to boycott Davis Ace for Jen's employee intimidation tactics but have other reasons to do so. I will always respect a broad that stands behind her opinions, even if those opinions are retarded. And as for feeders, they have live crickets (including pinheads), live feeder mice, frozen mice & rats, live tubifex worms by the ounce, live meal worms, freezedried meal worms, frozen worms & fish food, and other freezedried insects in the reptile section. Tryingtokeepmyjob. The southern section is more oriented toward household items. Once I asked for them to inscribe a couple of collars for my cats and they told me to come back the next day because the person on hand wasn't trained to do it- and they promptly forgot all about it and it wasn't ready at all later! i knew nothing about sealants. Then she said 'You know we are not a bank' with irritation. elizabeth2014, 2012-07-27 15:48:32 The Davis Enterprise used to have a stack of free pallets out behind their press building. RussBowlus, Ace is pretty good for supplying my general needs, but when I need more specific or specialized stuff I head to Woodland to go to the Orchard Supply Hardware there. While this woman was literally handed a business of her own, she has either forgotten or just does not care about the plight of her employees. I told her that I sincerely hoped that none of the Bad Things she was afraid of would come to pass now that Obama has a second term, and I wish I had told her that even if it DID (under Romney or Obama) that we, the hippy Donkey-Worshiping Faggot-Enabling Athiest-Being citizens of Davis would probably end up helping out a local, family owned, co-op hardware store just out of PRINCIPLE, yo.
They always help me find whatever I need whether I want hardware stuff, plants, or fish. Or at least they used to. 2012-11-07 20:07:36 In thinking more about Jennifer Anderson's letter and her interview with Patch, two things stand out for me. i asked on how to use it and had many questions. I am willing to pay a small premium for that convenience. I am sure that she didn't intend the letter to be threatening. And for what? It runs along a length of G Street from 2nd Street to 4th Street. Upcoming events can be found through this link: http://www.davisace.com/ Gardening demonstrations are often held in the garden department. Days ago, Davis Ace was simply a hardware store, a local business well-known for its friendly employees and service to the community. The woman I spoke with was extremely friendly and helpful! CovertProfessor, 2007-05-23 19:01:35 The staff here is quite helpful and very friendly. NCSaephanh, 2007-12-05 11:34:51 The hardware employees have always been really helpful. The northern section is similar to a mini Home Depot and also carries gardening and pet supplies. Davis Ace (which some still refer to as Davis Lumber) has everything from home decor to bulk lumber, plants, cast iron skillets, and plumbing supplies to pets. I think if ACE keeps doing what ACE does well, they'll be in business for many years to come! However, they do have a lumber yard and rockyard to buy sand, gravel, cement, and the like.
I have shopped there for a decade now, going out of my way to shop there, voting against Target project, etc. Even if we think her actions are unexcellent and shady. DanaSullivan, 2009-02-07 09:33:44 ACE is a great place for many things. AlexPearson. Thanks, CP, for posting the letter initially.