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Menards Reviews Summary

The customer feedback for Menards reveals a predominantly negative reputation, particularly regarding their customer service and product quality. Many customers express frustration over service delays, inadequate support during order issues, and a lack of accountability in handling returns and refunds. Complaints about damaged products and misleading rebate policies further exacerbate dissatisfaction. Although some customers appreciate the variety of products available, the overall sentiment indicates a significant decline in service quality and a perception of the company prioritizing profit over customer care. This suggests a critical need for improvements in customer service practices and product reliability to regain consumer trust.

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Missouri
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Rebate is a scam
January 12, 2019

Menard's rebates are a scam. If you need to return anything (without the receipt) and there has been an 11% rebate (always is) then that 11% is deducted from the value of the lowest price offered for that item. I do not give them my business anytime I can avoid them even though their prices are better (usually) and their selection is better just because of their return policy. If they want my business call up my history and credit me what I paid. You could also get a long way with just a percentage off rather than those stupid rebates. (Most places stopped with the rebates back in the early 2000s.)

Date of experience: January 11, 2019
Ohio
2 reviews
9 helpful votes
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Very Dishonest
October 22, 2018

Menards treated me very dishonestly in both word and deed. They overcharged me for my countertop.

They refused to give me my $265 rebate and basically ignored my inquiries with unresponsive answers. And they owe me for the Small Claims Court filing. Filing a action in the SMALL CLAIMS COURT did get their attention. They offered me $260 before the court even heard the case.

I accepted the partial payment. Next, they tried to get me to sign a nondisclosure statement making sure no one would hear how the SMALL CLAIMS COURT got their attention. I refused that so I could pass this information on. (It is Case No.
2018 CVI ******* in the Franklin County (Ohio) Municipal Court).

Date of experience: October 22, 2018
Michigan
1 review
11 helpful votes
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NEVER AGAIN
September 5, 2018

The first time I ordered something from Menards for a project I ordered 300 retaining wall blocks online. They called and e-mailed a delivery date. I drove 2 hours to the site and they never showed, NO CALL NO SHOW, NOTHING, I sat there all day.

I finally called that night and they gave some bull story and tried to reschedule next week. I asked for some kind of discount for the inconvenience, like free delivery ($120) they gave nothing, did nothing, not even a sorry for the inconvenience!. So I cancelled the order and never used Menards again.

HOME DEPOT AND LOWES, pay a little extra for the service- it's worth it. Worst construction store I have ever gone to. I am a professional contractor and a master carpenter for over 20 years and have never experienced something like that, EVER.

Absolutely zero customer service. Just wow. Zero stars if I could.

Date of experience: September 5, 2018
Ohio
1 review
7 helpful votes
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Incompetent people
August 22, 2018

We purchased a double garage door from Menards. They got all the parts we needed, loaded it onto our trailer, we drove to exit the yard, the second person checked our merchandise to see that we were leaving with what we paid for. We got home, and three boxes were the oak/ walnut, one was white. Customer service says it was our fault. I agree. We should of never shopped there. Incompetent people.

Date of experience: August 22, 2018
California
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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Purchased an AC exhaust kit for my Soleus unit, Menards shipped the wrong one, they acknowledged it in an email.
Then they sent a fedex return label, deducted from my return money, they also charge a "restocking fee" leaving me $27 from a $69 purchase.
When I informed the customer service dept about the error (joke) they argued, blamed me for even buying the product, even though the menards website claims it was the correct model.
DO NOT BUY FROM MENARDS
MENARDS IS RAN BY LIARS AND THIEVES.

Date of experience: July 24, 2018
South Carolina
6 reviews
19 helpful votes
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Horrible!
April 2, 2018

These people are the worst to do business with. If giving 0 stars was possible, that is what I would choose. If you are placing an online order with them, STOP! There is no phone number to contact customer service for online orders! (That was clue #1 that I was dealing with scammers). I placed an online order with them on a Saturday evening at 5 PM. I changed my mind the next morning after realizing that what I ordered was junk. I had to send emails to TRY to cancel my order. They told me they were unable to cancel the order because it had already shipped! COMPLETE LIE! One part of the order was to ship Fed Ex and they had not received to items yet; the other portion was to ship USPS - can anyone tell me of a USPS that is open on the weekends? No, because they are not. They would not refund my order so I filed a claim with my bank, I reported them to the BBB and Consumer Affairs. Trust me, this place is a joke and a scam.

Date of experience: April 2, 2018
Illinois
3 reviews
4 helpful votes
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Bought my kitchen flooring and cabinets from Menard's. So busy it took a while to get to a designer but once we did the designer took time to show us selections and answer the many questions we had. Pricing was outstanding. Checkout for a first-timer takes some getting used to. Be certain to pick up your rebate slips before you leave the store.

Delivery fulfillment was not too good. The delivery team (outside contracting) was wonderful however, store gave us one date then changed to another. Then store cancelled the delivery due to weather and never told us. Following day they only delivered 1/3 of order and one cabinet was damaged. Day after, we thought we had it all but found out one cabinet was still missing. Delivered after the weekend. Had to cancel the installation for the scheduled weekend.

Overall, it was pretty good and the kitchen looks fantastic!

Date of experience: February 26, 2018
Illinois
2 reviews
8 helpful votes
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They are great to work with, especially regarding returns. Many items are not known for the quality. Once your use to what to avoid they are fine.

Date of experience: February 1, 2018
Illinois
22 reviews
12 helpful votes
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Great shopping
August 17, 2017

This store has Everything, from lumber, to groceries. Very, very reasonable pricing, and great customer service. Clean and easy to read prices

Date of experience: August 17, 2017
Mississippi
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Barbeque pit
June 6, 2017

I ordered my smoker online, it was shipped to me and every part except the legs were bent out of shape, it looked like it had been dropped from a truck. Menards told me to buy another one and ship the damaged one back and if they thought it warranted it they might refund the cost of the first pit. These people are terrible and they don't care much to put things right.

Date of experience: June 6, 2017
Tennessee
7 reviews
6 helpful votes
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Heaven
May 1, 2016

It's a good thing the store isn't closer to me. In Menards I go crazy. In Menards I am like a kit at Christmas or in a candy store. Love everything about it.

Date of experience: May 1, 2016
New Jersey
10 reviews
8 helpful votes
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They have everything
December 22, 2015

Every time I go in to one of these stores they are having a sale on something! All prices are very reasonable and they eve have a food and health section! A great place to shop!

Date of experience: December 21, 2015
Illinois
5 reviews
18 helpful votes
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Menards has handle 2 problems for me after the manufacture's warranty had ran out.

Date of experience: May 7, 2015
Minnesota
1 review
8 helpful votes
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I went to Menards in May because my siding faded for the second time in 5 years. The manager indicated he was more than happy to help. Four months later, the manger has done nothing to help us with the issue with the manufacturer. Last night, I stopped in to see if the manager had any more information. He "went off" on me. He indicated that it is not his job to help the customer with this type of problem, he yelled and walked away from me. It was the most unbelievable interaction I have ever had with anyone. He was rude to me and my wife who tried to tell him we were just looking for help from a company we normally love to do business with and normally have good experiences with. This experience was the very worst customer service I have ever received. The manager also indicated that I shoudl talk to their customer service area. When I tried that phone number, it just loops you around in a circle. After listening to many prompts, it finally told me I needed to write a letter. Is Menards afraid to talk to their customers?

Date of experience: September 4, 2014
Illinois
4 reviews
12 helpful votes
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I bought 2 vanity tops totaling $1900. 00. They had to be shipped from up north (Minnesota or Michigan) and it would take at least 2 weeks. Two days after I made the purchase I found out I could get granite vanity tops $800.00 cheaper from another company and that company delivered and installed for free. (Menards charged $79.00 for delivery and extra to carry it upstairs and they do not install). I went back to Menards and asked to cancel the order. They charged me $450.00 restocking fee. I knew this was my fault and expected to be charged something but $450.00! The tops had not even been shipped yet. I will never spend any money at Menards ever again. I have since purchased all new faucets, mirrors, paint and numerous other items that total a lot more than $450.00. They are the ones losing out in the long run. No way to run a business. There are too many other places to go.

Date of experience: February 26, 2014