Please disregard the review from Christina D. This is like walking into the public library and…read morebeing upset that no one comes to take your drink order, then writing a bad review for the library because you mistakenly thought you were in a cocktail bar. A. Hoke LTD is like a library for interior design professionals. It's not a furniture store; they don't sell anything to the public, they operate as a resource where professional interior designers can check out sample fabrics, trims, and wallcoverings for our design presentations to our clients. The furniture samples you see in the showroom are helpful when we have clients who wish to sit on a sample chair or sofa prior to committing to a custom order, or we might purchase them for a client project or showhouse if we'r on a tight deadline. Christina assumed that the professional men and women she saw clustered around the order desk were all employees who were ignoring her business, but those people were likely the interior designers who ARE the customers of this business, conferring with A. Hoke employees about product availability etc. When I'm visiting the showroom to work on a client's project, I'm there on a mission and I definitely don't want to be accosted by showroom staff trying to "sell" me on a new line. I don't need/want anyone to ask me if I'm "finding what I'm looking for," either. Honestly, it really is like a library -- I know my way around the stacks, I usually don't need help and want to be left alone to work, but I know that the staff is there to help me if I do need help locating a substitute for a discontinued fabric or something like that. I've done a lot of business with A. Hoke over the last two decades and I can vouch for the professionalism, fantastic customer service and support I've received when I really needed it -- like when a furniture company went into bankruptcy AFTER we'd placed a deposit on special order pieces for my client's project, but BEFORE any furniture had been delivered. Sue at A. Hoke's furniture desk saved that project (and my reputation with my client) by leveraging her clout to get that deposit money back so we could apply it to a new order with a different manufacturer. I remember when I was first starting out as an interior designer, when it was so hard to get trade accounts opened for my business because every company seemed to want trade references from other companies you were already set up with first, and A. Hoke was so welcoming and helpful with that, too (unlike another To the Trade showroom we had in Charlotte at that time). When Christina walked into A. Hoke wanting to shop for wing chairs, no one bothered her even though she strictly speaking was not supposed to be there. They didn't demand to see her design credentials and her resale ID and "how is your business registered with us;" instead they gave her the benefit of the doubt that she was a legitimate interior designer and left her alone to get her work done in peace.

I arrived looking for Wingback chairs. Needless to say I walked into this business six people were…read moresitting/standing at the front desk. They saw me come in and did not greet me or ask me if I need any assistance. This store is completely empty I am the only customer that is currently shopping. From the looks of it they do not sell Wingback chairs but if they had I would take my money elsewhere.

Not this past weekend but the one before I tossed a tee shirt into the clothes basket beside my…read morebed. When I did, it caught the end of the shade and knocked it ajar. Tried to straighten it but the socket came loose and I could not reattach it. Did want to further damage it because I am not the most cleaver D-I-Y repairman so on Monday, Susan started researching local Lamp Shops who also did Lamp repair. She found Lamp and Home Outlet in Lincolnton and we made arrangement to drop the Lamp Off. First a bit about the Lamps, the Lamp was one of a pair that my wife had purchased on out Honeymoon in Myrtle Beach in what would be 28 years next month. About as touristy as you can get. Large Glass Body in the shape of a shell in turn filled with colored seashells. The value was not in the lamp but rather in the memories. On Monday, had a Dr's appointment in the am but missed the fact that their hours are 10am to 2 pm, Monday through Friday. I was working on Tuesday so drove over on Wednesday Morning. Kind of hard to miss in that it's a rather in descript build painted blue and grey with a Marine Motif. The gentleman took one look at it and exclaimed, "I haven't seen one of these in years" and explained that the company who made the glass shell had been out of business for well over 10 years. Gave us two estimates depending on what needed to be done and both were reasonable. Susan followed up on Monday and it was ready and the total repair cost was $30.00. Note that only take cash or checks. No Credit or Debit Cards. Picked it up this morning and they did a beautiful job. The have been in this building for 47 years and they were the original owners. Looking over the showroom, great selections of lamps and accessories at very reasonable prices. Good craftsmanship on all. Will be back when we have more time to explore and pickup a lamp or two. Very punctual and very honest in their dealing. Those are traits I appreciate.

Ordered a pair of lamp shades; waited three months and still no shades. Asked for a refund and…read moreafter a week I called and they forgot to send out the check. Five days later the check arrived and was $6 short from what I paid. Never again. Found the lamp shades I wanted on Amazon; two days later they were delivered to my house.

This is a smaller office supply store located off of Wilkinson. They carry a lot of stuff you might…read morewant to purchase if you are a small business and just getting started (cabinets, wall racks, mini stands etc). You can probably find some nicer items if you shopped around the internet some but since they are in town and their prices are very reasonable it would probably be more convienant to shop here. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Their parking lot can be a little tricky to get into if you are heading there from out of town so just keep a eye out.

This place is just wild!! I got a tip from a granite installer that I might find a farmhouse sink…read morehere. I've passed by this place hundreds of times and have honestly thought - "Geez! Look at all that junk!" - So yes, it's not a jewel from the outside. Once you enter, you will feel like a rat in a maze. Did I go left or right? Haven't I been in this room already? Breadcrumbs or chalk arrows may be needed to find your way back! The size of this place is enormous. It's chock full of sinks, bathtubs, cabinets, wood and hardware. You really have to see it for yourself. The majority of items were likely purchased from larger chain home improvement warehouses who were selling off items in bulk. Just make an offer - prices are negotiable and cash is king here! (Although they do take plastic). If you can believe it, the owner has two more locations!! No sink was found today, but a new warehouse style "do it yourself" salvage store is on the map!!!

This is a really nice fabric store with plenty of fabric choices and the staff is super helpful and…read morefriendly. The prices are very good and they also have in-house services offered. I have been going here for a few yrs now and they always have what I'm looking for. I highly recommend this business.

Very informative and helpful for selection. There advice was…read morevery helpful and know their product on every level. Worth the drive for their expertise--

Small project. Big impact! Love it so much! Very pleased with my experience. Plenty of remnants and…read moreoptions to select from for my smaller kitchen island. Monica was knowledgeable and helpful during the entire process. Lia in billing was a pleasure communicating with AND the installers were very careful and attentive during delivery and setup. Will contact these guys for my next project for sure. Thanks for all your help.

My experience working with MC Granite was very positive overall. From the initial meeting with…read moreSpencer, to the technician coming out to do professional measurements to the team that did the final installation of my countertops, everything was done with the upmost respect and care. I have to also give a special shout out to Viviana who was very attentive and responsive to my inquiries and concerns. The entire team at MC Granite remained, professional, responsive, and knowledgeable (except for the scheduler). I have some future projects that I'm considering with the bathrooms and I would absolutely work with this company again in the future.

My wife and I went on a shopping trip here late this afternoon. This place has the largest…read moreselection of men's and ladies and children's clothing that I've ever seen! All items are heavily discounted. I told my wife I needed a new pair of Sketchers. I don't know what came over her but she ended up buying me five pairs! Pardon the pun but I'm used to the shoe being on the other foot! As a husband and father I'm used to following them around various retail stores. Usually pushing the shopping cart for them. They would purchase several hundred dollars worth of things. I used to panic until I realized that in two days or so they would change their minds and return half of the stuff! As a guy, I don't shop for myself like that. I know what I need and I get it and leave! I told her I only wanted one pair. She's said all of my shoes were 50% off today only and some were 70% off regular retail. She said I need to replace all of my old shoes. I reminded her that unlike my daughter and herself; I don't change my mind and return anything ever! Hamrick's is a fully loaded clothing store for the entire family. The prices are incredible at times and I recommend them highly!

Hamrick's has some of the best deals you could imagine. I always enjoy coming here to shop, and…read morelook around at this and that. They have everything from clothing, shoes and jewelry to As Seen on TV items. Their WOW items are enough to go in for on their own. Some of the quality of the items is low, and the store is super cluttered. Even so, the shopping experience is enjoyable!

From what I hear, these guys have been in business forever. 40 years? Cool. I purchased one of…read morethose super fancy bright orange Husqvarna lawn mowers, used it three times before it wouldn't crank. As I know absolutely nothing about lawn mowers I brought it to these guys. The nice young man helping me said that even though it was new, the warranty would not cover fuel system issues. I started to see dollars signs flashing before my eyes and thought "how can they even sell a product at Lowe's that only works three times?" Before I knew it, he had the top of the mower opened and blew/cleaned out the fuel lines. Bam - he cranked it right up. Did he charge me anything? No. Did he try to make a service claim to the company? No. Did I thank him? Yes, profusely. So they run a business and my point is not that things will be free, but that they are honest, hard working and good at what they do; this is a place where you want to do business. It literally took him two minutes to diagnose and fix my mower. He even made a recommendation for what I should trade it in for at Lowe's. They do mower repair, new and used sales and are an official STIHL dealer. So if your mower coughs, chokes, sputters, mutters, putters, feels complacent or just plain won't get up and go, take it to these guys.