Very disappointing experience. On Saturday I ordered a Neptune Refraction/Stone Camo jacket (XL)…read moreand was told it was in stock and would ship Monday. When I called to confirm shipment, I was told the item was suddenly "recalled" and could not be fulfilled. If the item wasn't actually available, that should have been communicated upfront. I'd recommend getting written confirmation and tracking before assuming an order is shipping.

Honestly, I'm not sure why I checked into this place. I don't own a boat, but one of my friends…read moredoes. So, I shouldn't be making this review, but I'd say based on what I expect. It seems like a very secure place. There's a coded key gate that prevents people from just going in and vandalizing your boat. However, I've heard rumors about people who may have the code or who own boats vandalizing other people's boats. But that's just a rumor. The parking spaces seem reasonable because not everyone who owns a boat uses them. It's not really spacious for guests, but other than that, it seems like it's in a very peaceful location. It's also down the road from a couple of marinas where you can grab some pretty good food and beverages. So, I would say that it's suitable for what it's worth. If I owned a boat, I could see myself paying for a space here.

I needed my CO2 tanks refilled for my overlanding rig refilled. The office has a few parking spaces…read morein front with the large fenced in parking lot further down the road. I've tried tanks here multiple times and always found them to be courteous and friendly. I just walk in and then minutes later I have full tanks.

Absolutely terrible experience with AAA Fire Protection and especially Kirk Davis…read more I paid for a sprinkler repair service, the technician showed up without the necessary part, completed only part of the job, and then Kirk tried to charge me an additional $637 just to come back and snap on a single missing cover plate that should have been handled during the original visit. Instead of owning the mistake or trying to make things right, Kirk's response was basically: "We have to pay them to put it on." No accountability whatsoever. Apparently customers are expected to pay hundreds extra because their technicians arrive unprepared. What made the experience worse was the dismissive attitude throughout the conversation. There was no attempt at reasonable customer service, compromise, or even acknowledgment that this situation was caused by their own lack of inventory and planning. The second visit wasn't a new repair -- it was literally finishing incomplete work from the first appointment. Charging $637 to install one small concealer plate is outrageous. It felt less like a legitimate service charge and more like an attempt to squeeze extra money out of a customer after the fact. I would strongly caution anyone considering AAA Fire Protection to get EVERYTHING in writing and be prepared for surprise charges if their technicians fail to bring the correct parts the first time.

This is my favorite Central Welding Store, they are fast, friendly, reliable and helpful. I highly…read morerecommend John as he is very patient and takes time to go the extra mile, but honestly anyone on staff is kind and knowledgeable. I cannot say enough good things, totally worth the extra drive.

I'm a hobbyist and had an acetylene tank with damaged threads that I bought at another supplier…read more The Central Welding guy in Ballard couldn't have been more helpful. He solved my problem, going *way* above and beyond what he needed to do. I had managed to get my regulator stuck on the tank and he even removed it for me. Through all of this, he was never condescending (unlike a couple of other gas supply places I've been to), and nothing but helpful. I can't imagine going anywhere else now.

Longtime customer. I've been trying to schedule a service call for about a month. Keep being told…read morenobody is available and that someone will call me back. After 4 phone calls, nobody has ever called back. Will now to be using AAA instead.

Last week I drove to this location to have fire extinguishers for my daughter's preschool serviced…read moreand refilled. When I drove into the very small parking lot, I didn't see the open spot by the store wall. Three workers were in the driveway and they motioned for me to pull up into the slot. Then, when I opened the back door to my SUV, a smiling worker came over and asked if I wanted help carrying the crate with 6 extinguishers inside (very heavy). The woman who was at the desk checked them over and sorted them into 3 just needing a refill and 3 needing a closer inspection. She was friendly and efficient. I'll go back this week to pick them up. I was impressed with the helpfulness of staff.

These guys are awesome and have a huge selection, I went in there for a 1/4" ball bearing to…read morereplace the one I lost rebuilding the clutch for a 2009 gsx-1300r hayabusa and I walked in they were very friendly and I asked for the singular ball bearing and a guy walked me right over to the shelf and gave me two of them for completely free saying that they give out samples all the tim, these guys are awesome would always recommend them

These guys are awesome, they were super helpful and took the time to find exact matching screws for…read moremy hundred year old baseboard registers that were getting powder coated just down the street.

The battery of my ACR PLB-200 needed replacement, and with plans of traveling to the Seattle area,…read more I called Marine Safety Services (from Arizona): looking for a replacement. "Yes, we have those." After flying to the Seattle area to start my Alaska vacation, I called them again to ascertain that they had those batteries in stock -- and was assured they did. I took a ferry from Vashon Island, drove more than an hour to get there (including paying tolls for the tunnel), only to be told that ACR stopped making batteries for that Personal Locator Beacon two years ago (that doesn't mean that some ACR dealerships don't have the batteries in stock -- hence my reason for calling about the company having a replacement in stock before going to the trouble of traveling there, having no other business to attend to that day). Either the people I spoke with on the phone delight in lying to customers -- or are utterly incompetent. In any case, owning a risk management company, I've advised my commercial and private clients not to do business with a company whose employees would deliberately mislead or lie to a customer. In my mind, having made not ONE bur TWO calls to the business, giving them the exact model number of the unit I own for my professional use, I left no room for doubt in the mind of those I spoke with EXACTLY what I was looking for. Were they just trying to get me in the door to sell me a new PLB? Would I trust them, having been lied to? Why would I? What kind of support could I expect from them? The "I don't care that you called before coming -- I don't have to" attitude I was confronted with says everything about this company. Professionally speaking, as a former Director of Operations for an airline, I'd fire someone on the spot for doing something like this to a customer. After my experience, I'd avoid them like the plague. There are two other companies in the Puget Sound area that don't mind telling you the truth, one of whom had the replacement battery my unit required. Any company that would cause someone the aggravation, expense, and wasted time -- in addition to lying to them -- should be avoided. As the PLB-200 unit is outdated, it needs replacement: I get that. The RESQLINK AIS Personal Locator Beacon (PLB-435) I purchased at the other company, where I also secured a battery for my older, unsophisticated model, will replace the -200 model when its registration expires next year. The -200 unit still works, so it will take up residence in my truck. The issue, though, sn't that the older, unsophisticated PLB unit needs replacement: it's about being lied to. The employees of this company need some lessons in ethics, customer support, and compassion.

I'm not sure another store like this exists! I went looking for gifts for Mother's Day to help my…read moremom who is getting older, and this was great. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and even offered to special order diabetic shoes for me. I'll definitely be back here.

From the owner: Beverly's Daughter is a unique store based on one woman's experience caring for her mother in the…read moreadvanced stages of life. The products in this store help to provide safety and independence to seniors and ease the burden of care for family members.

First off, I have to admit a conflict of interest here. The family that owns Ballard Hardware are…read morefriends of ours. Two things you need to know: A) Ballard Hardware is not Home Depot or an Ace Hardware. Its a serious Hardware/supply store for folks in construction trade or the fishing industry. They have tons of specialty pipes, valves and pumps used to maintain fishing boats. If you need stainless pipe/valves, this is your place. That being said, if you are looking for power tools or fasteners or paint, don't be shy! Just go in an ask for help. They have way more stuff in the warehouse in back than you see on the sales floor. They sell quality stuff at great prices. And that brings us to prices... B) A lot of stuff on the sales floor does not have prices. Its because most of the folks who are walking in are buying on accounts. Don't let it dissuade you. Grab a sales rep and ask them to price it out for you. I needed batteries for my cordless drill, and they were way less than anyone else in town. Ballard Hardware is a great hardware store, but its a HARDware store, not a place that sells stuff to hang photos or *ahem* curtain rod brackets.

A Seattle institution. Great service, selection and quality products…read more A great store.