So I'm looking for some nail plates since I'm going to end up doing most of the electrical on the addition to my house.

 

I ran across this item from Home Depot.

 

http://www.homedepot...51#BVRRWidgetID

 

Halex 1-1/2 in. x 2-1/2 in. Nail Plates (50-Pack)

 

Great price.

 

I've never used the ones pictured, so I clicked on review and read this:

 

 

1 / 5

POOR QUALITY

November 29, 2011

 

from Eastlake, OH, USA

 

I RECEIVED A DIFFERENT STYLE PLATE.

THESE PLATES ARE NOT THE SAME AS IN PICRURES.

VERY HARD TO HAMMER IN.

THEN THEY DID NOT HOLD.

WHEN YOU HAMMER MORE THAN ONE ON A STUD THE FIRST ONE HAMMER IN WILL FALL OUT.

I HAD TO LIQUID NAIL MOST OF THE PLATES TO MAKE SURE THEY WILL STAY CONNECTED TO THE STUD.

I HAVE ALWAYS USED THE PLATES THAT ARE PICTURED IN THE AD AND THEY WORK GREAT BUT THESE REPLACEMENT PLATES JUST ARE JUNK

 

I found the response from Home Depot to be priceless.

 

 

 

 

Response from Home DepotTHD Customer ServiceFebruary 10, 2012

Thank you so much for the feedback. We have updated the photo to show the correct image.

 

THD Customer Service

 

I guess it just tickles me that they didn't comment on the fact that the product was junk, just noting that they now show the picture of said junk.

Yeah - I can see that product sucking. I too have used different nail plates which seem better constructed.

I'll bet he was looking for these....

I'll bet he was looking for these....

 

Actually, that's what I was looking for, lol.

 

Thanks.

just gave away a bucket-o-those a few weeks ago

That's why you should buy from Lowes! Lol I'm biased though

That's why you should buy from Lowes! Lol I'm biased though

 

I despise home depot but I couldn't find them at Lowes either.

 

 

I despise home depot but I couldn't find them at Lowes either.

 

I work for Lowes. I know for a fact my store has them. Usually in rough electrical with the metal boxes. Also could be in building materials.

I work for Lowes. I know for a fact my store has them. Usually in rough electrical with the metal boxes. Also could be in building materials.

 

Let me clarify. I couldn't find them on the Lowes website.

I can get you the item number in a few minutes if you want. I'm on lunch

I can get you the item number in a few minutes if you want. I'm on lunch

 

No worries...if they're in the store, I'll find them. I was just hoping for a 50 or 100 pack of them for under 20 bucks. I see that they have individuals for .42, but that strikes me as spendy so it must be a different part.

 

 

No worries...if they're in the store, I'll find them. I was just hoping for a 50 or 100 pack of them for under 20 bucks. I see that they have individuals for .42, but that strikes me as spendy so it must be a different part.

 

Sometimes get a bulk discount with things like that

http://www.lowes.com:80/pd_67951-53911-CP1-100CPL_0__?productId=3422476&Ntt=67951&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3D67951&facetInfo=&stop_mobi=yes

 

That is a box of 100. Its $22 here. There's a bigger size for. 66 a peice in lumber too

Mark I got a box you can have.

I work for Lowes. I know for a fact my store has them. Usually in rough electrical with the metal boxes. Also could be in building materials.

 

i prefer lowes as well.. very similar products.. but the people at the lowes I go to are super nice and go above and beyond..

Those nail plates do indeed suck! There is enough room to drive a sheetrock nail in them to make them stay on though. The ones you can get at my local plumbing supply house kick a**! I guess plumbers have less patience than electricians...

Ken

i prefer lowes as well.. very similar products.. but the people at the lowes I go to are super nice and go above and beyond..

 

Thats how we train them to be. Some places more than others though, I'm sure.

i work at HD and lemme be the first to say dont shop there.

I love my Home Depot (and no, I do not work there). I have a new Lowes closer but you can never find anyone to help find anything?