Ames Supply Still In Business ??????

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  • atwageman
    Trusted Tech

    Site Contributor
    100+ Posts
    • Jun 2007
    • 124

    #1

    Ames Supply Still In Business ??????

    I've tried calling and no answer. Iv'e tried faxing and those lines just ring and ring. Tried emailing and no response.

    They've been around a long time. I hope they've not bit the dust. Anybody know whats up with them?
  • prntrfxr
    Service Manager

    1,000+ Posts
    • Apr 2008
    • 1627

    #2
    Re: Ames Supply Still In Business ??????

    I think they're out of it. We've had to scrounge around for comparable tools since we used to buy some items from them. We buy Wiha and a few other brands now.
    Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Coke in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO-HOO, what a ride!".

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    • atwageman
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      100+ Posts
      • Jun 2007
      • 124

      #3
      Re: Ames Supply Still In Business ??????

      That's what I thought. What a shame. Yeah I use Wiha, PB and a few others these days for tools, and Image Supply Service for certain cleaners.

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      • DavePo
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        250+ Posts
        • Jul 2008
        • 303

        #4
        Re: Ames Supply Still In Business ??????

        We were having same issue. Phone numbers were listed as out of service. Went to their web site and was able to place order, and received a confirmation email that order was received. Will have to see if order actually shows. If it does will post results.

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        • fuser101
          Technician
          • Jan 2010
          • 13

          #5
          Re: Ames Supply Still In Business ??????

          I placed an order with AMES on-line back in Oct. 2011, they called me to tell me 2 of my 4 items were going to be back-ordered. In Mar. of this year I ended up sending them an email asking them to cancel the remaining items, since I had still not received them. I never heard back from them.

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          • atwageman
            Trusted Tech

            Site Contributor
            100+ Posts
            • Jun 2007
            • 124

            #6
            Re: Ames Supply Still In Business ??????

            I did a little digging. It does indeed look like they are out of business.

            Ames Supply Co. Business Review in Lisle, IL - Chicago and Northern Illinois BBB

            They were around a long time, and this to shall come to pass.

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            • angelntx
              Technician

              50+ Posts
              • Aug 2009
              • 62

              #7
              Re: Ames Supply Still In Business ??????

              Is there any other site to find supplies/tools other than ISS?
              angelntx

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              • Glitch
                Junior Member
                • Jan 2010
                • 7

                #8
                Re: Ames Supply Still In Business ??????

                Originally posted by angelntx
                Is there any other site to find supplies/tools other than ISS?
                angelntx
                try West Coast Platen

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                • Jules Winfield
                  Senior Tech

                  500+ Posts
                  • Jul 2009
                  • 821

                  #9
                  Re: Ames Supply Still In Business ??????

                  Harbor Freight Tools carries a lot of tools useful for servicing copiers. Pretty reasonable priced as well...
                  But I'm trying, Ringo. I'm trying real hard... to be the Shepherd.

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