Northern Tool + Equipment, Corpus Christi TX

Long waits with lazy employees mostly standing around socializing with each other (yes, could overhear that they were NOT talking about work) - even picking up an online order took longer than if I had walked the aisles at Harbor Freight or Walmart.
. Their national HQ also screwed up 2 out of 2 orders.total SH! @T compared to Harbor Freight. I spend HUNDREDS each month at HrbrFt, and wanted to give Northern a try when I saw 6 or 7 items on-sale for less than Harbor Freight charges, but in return for the WORSE SERVICE, you also get (on MOST items. >90% of items) worse prices. Not worth the time to scrounge through Northern's ads to find the VERY FEW things they have a slightly better price on.

Very poor service at the counter, twice.
Very, very rude. I was not even acknowledged when it was my turn to pay. No please, no thank you, no smile. I asked for a price on an item and was told, "I don't know about those. "
Yikes. Not worth returning.

Visited this location with friends that were purchasing air hoses. While I was window shopping I noticed a special price on a scaffolding. The price was attractive enough that I wanted to purchase on the spot. Although I didn't drive nor was I prepared to take the scaffolding home at that time of purchase, I continued to buy since I was informed I could pay now and pick up later. Eight hours later I returned to the store and presented my receipt to the cashier at front named NOE who reviewed my receipt. He later read out loud what it was and called me Louis despite that I just told him my name LUIS how it is pronounced and not louis, he then proceeded to tell me his policy of when someone pays today that they must pick up today. I thought, that's fine but your staff DID NOT mention that. He then proceeded to point out where it is handwritten on a piece of paper that the previous cashier from the day before wrote " will pick up later". NOE was adamant about me knowing his rules and regulations on pay not pick up later meant the same day. I again reiterated that I was not informed but he was not interested in that but repeated that his staff is aware. I said that he should tell his staff to inform customers and not just say pick up later. Again NOE wasn't hearing anything I had to say until I told him "Look we can argue about this all day but the fact is no one told me your rule" he responded by saying plus if you pay for something and dont pick it up at end of day then we will credit your card for the amount purchased. After shaking my head with the confusion from NOE, i wondered since I didn't pick it up on same day then where is my credit? It's all about the words you choose to use and your presentation. This could have been handled in a more efficient, professional manner but NOE chose to argue with me because he knows his rules better than I do. This was my 2nd visit to your store and doubtful I would return or recommend anyone to this location unless they are ok with Rules of NOE.

This place has racist white employees. I am the last person to complain about color. BUT I went here with my dad today (we are well tanned Mexicans) and roamed the isles for a certain product we could not find. So we asked for assistance, and were told in less than 2min. Was not in stock. We didn't think much of it just that it was very rude. We proceeded to search all tool and autoparts suppliers in search of this product. No one had it in store, we needed to have it shipped. Which was not an option as we needed it that day. O'Riley's called around for us and said Northern tools had 5 instock. We got there and everyone said they didn't know what we were talking about and they didn't have it. My white twin sister then came in and told everyone the name of the guy she spoke with (he was helping us) and said she hung up with him 5min. Ago and she needs this now. The little Mexican stocker boy ran to get it quickly, and even checked us out and carried it to the car.

They have a wide selection of tools here. Trailer parts, welding, power tools. Worth the visit and look around.

Pretty decent prices for the quality. Just keep in mind that it's NOT Home Depot or Lowes, but it's better than Harbor Freight.

Northern Tools is an awesome place for the kinds
Of guy that has his own business or your do your yourself

This store is AWESOME and they have the nicest store manager ever. The rest of the employees are super nice and knowledgeable as well.
I will be shopping here more often. Harbor who?

Great selection of items for the mechanic, constructor or electrician,! Many deal to chose from and more than standard variety.
Maybe some of the items are a little overpriced, but overall great store!

Got a 24" light bar for a gift went to exchange it for 22" was told have to wait days before it can be mailed to store. Its been weeks and till no light that I could have brought any where else. Never again

Went in to get some replacement pressure washer gun fittings, had everything I needed except the gun to wand fitting. Had to buy 2 additional fittings to make it work, needless to say the associates are very helpful. Store was very clean and organized.

Not good repair service/ Can't get our generator repaired that we bought from them because they r backed up w repair wrk from last Aug we cannot wait months 4 repair service under warranty. So we picked it up an left!