Sebastopol Hardware Center

Specialties

Remember Super Saturday, EVERYTHING is at least 20% OFF, the first Saturday of every month. We have everything you need ranging from your normal hardware related projects, our gourmet kitchen and housewares department, lawn and garden, clothing and sporting goods, and pet supplies too! We hear on a weekly basis from customers that «this is the coolest store ever». Come check us out!

History

Established in 1965.

For chicken rancher Bob Pforsich, Sebastopol’s two hardware stores and three lumber yards just didn’t cut it. So Bob and his brother Harry, a hardware rep, started Sebastopol Hardware Center in 1965.

Bob did the creative work in the store, merchandised and worked on promotions. In the 70’s they started the tradition of Super Saturday, where everything in the store is 20% off, and that tradition continues today.

Bob and Harry sold Sebastopol Hardware to Jack and Marilyn Jones in 1980. Jack and Marilyn quickly rearranged and expanded the store, adding the garden room and a lot of merchandise. Their daughter Karen Jones now carries the torch for the Jones’ family and oversees all the marketing.

Mark Sell, ex-​manager of the Sebastopol branch of Bank of America, came on board in 1989 as a partner. The store became an increasingly interesting and fun place to shop. In 2002 Mike Bishop joined the ownership team, and in 2008 his son Doug Bishop.