Ababa-Qa

I would give five stars if the threads on the bolts i got weren't so beat up out of the box. Cant even hand tighten the nuts on. Otherwise the selection is pretty good, they didn't have an exact replacement but they had what i needed to get by.

Opened an account with them, and just because i didn't used them enough, they closed my account. No other company has ever done that. That's not good business or relationship goals.

My go to place for fasteners and elec connectors, etc. great people, very knowledgeable, and good prices. thanks ababa!

So I went to Abba bolts today and bought a piece of hardware that I needed to fix a cradle I didn't have enough purchase to make $15 so I had to buy something else because I was using my credit card. It turns out that I didn't need the part and I came to return it and they charged me $2.50 for restocking they were rude and I do not recommend this place of business I think they could have made an exception since it was such a small purchase I know I'm just a little guy but be nice to your customers.

Pleasant and helpful counter service. They no longer offer customers the option of purchasing the exact quantity needed, but they do have bundled packages of smaller lots which are helpful

Quick and easy, didnt have exactly what i was looking for but got me in the right direction and got me the pieces that would work perfectly, great custom service and knowledge

The people there are top notch, had a great experience with barry, I think that was his name lol great guy.

The old lady with glasses and a ponytail is so rude! Came in looking for a stainless bolt, her first comment was "stainless and metric? Ughh". (Isn't this what your business does?!?). They didn't have it and when I left I told her to have a good day and she didn't even respond. What a bit*h!

I went in to buy a small bag of bolts (probably about $3)and they would not sell to me unless I spent $15 or more when using a debit or credit card. I can't believe any company a minimum purchase requirement and expect to stay in business. I won't be returning and will not be directing any of our thousands of trucking customers in the area to Ababa bolt. I have heare lots of similar stories about them and should have just went elsewhere.

Normally I'm a Marshall's guy being that I'm in the Miramar area but Marshall's was out of some bolts that I needed to get a large order out so I started thinking who can I get these bolts from Fastenal was out of stock within 25miles and even if they did there price was crazy high (who shops there? I don't get how they survive).

I did some googling and found these guys they had them, price was right on point, service was fast and friendly, they got me out of trouble, I ended up getting some other bolts that I was low on stock being I was there and price was good. I will be back again when I get in a jam. Joe

Went there one time with a coworker. Crappy looking place in the middle of an industrial part of El cajon. Customer service sucked. Looks like one of the guys there is still stuck in the 70's style. What gets me is their hours of service. Who the heck closes at 5:20 pm. Why not just put 5 pm or 6 pm. I'd rather go to Home depot and find it there.

Terrible customer service. Leave you on eternal hold, when you finally call back they really seem to not care like I'm bothering them for calling. Well. I guess I'll take my tall commercial order elsewhere that wants my business.

Was told this was the mother of all hardware stores in SD. no. not to much. but they did have the lock washers i was looking for. the staff was very friendly.

I had been searching for a certain small screw (apparently they are 4x 3/8 flat head wood screws) for my dresser that needed to be fixed and I couldn't find a place that carried them nearby. I went to Home Depot and other craft stores, to no avail. The location is in the industrial area of El Cajon, in a business plaza corner all the way in the back.

It is easy to find though. I waited for a good 15-20 minutes. One of the guys said their Rush is between 11-1 pm. I was promptly assisted and the gentleman found the screws I needed. They weren't the EXACT same in girth, but they were the same length and threading. The guys working there are slightly awkward. I don't know if it was because I was a lady, but I raised my eyebrows quite a bit to their rhetoric.

Aside from that and the wait I give this place 4 stars based on the fact that, like a guy who reviewed previously. This place has EVERY fastener you may need. This is your last resort for sure. Thumbs up.

Great people and unreal inventory. Ladies behind the counter were polite and worked quickly. Every fastener I've needed they've had in stock! Need a 14 5/8 galvanized lag screw?.done.

When you need something specific this is the place to go. If they don't have it, or cant get it. it probably isn't made

They had the counter sink I needed, in stock and inexpensive. Thank you! I shall return.

They have been around for a long time for a reason, they are best at the fastener business and accessories. Found myself going to the local home improvement stores where low quality, high prices bolts at slow speed was getting to be a drag. Then I remembered ababa from years ago. Now quality with fast knowledgeable service at prices usually better than the junk quality selection at the big name home improvement stores. Way way better

I was in El Cajon last week and I needed to fix one of the signs on the Brow Bar--but the screws I needed were specific so I was worried anything I purchased would be janky and make it look less beautiful. I always have a tool kit with me but the screws are ugly. So I of course I Yelped hardware stores and Ababa showed up suoer close--I will say it was kind of hidden, but I found it.

I feel bad I forgot his name, but he was so helpful! I was a fish out of water as soon as I walked in-but he found the perfect screws and they were exactly what I needed, white tops and everything. And the price was great--I got 100 for $3! So now I carry them with me to work every day, ready to make everything look brand spanking new: If I am ever in need of other hardware accessories, I will come back here since they are so helpful and good with pricing.

This store has always taken good care of me and my company for the last 15 years. Sales and service are great! They CAN be a bit on the expensive side but they WILL have what you need OR can get it rather quickly. They also deliver any size order right to your door! All in all great service!

I needed a 5/8 Stainless Steel fender washer for a homebrewing project. Nobody had the part except Ababa.