As Phillip said, on occasions I've went into the big stores esp. on a rainy day and just done research on items.

You have to be careful about talking business or promoting your business in some of these stores.

I know that some have policies regarding "solicitation" on their premises. That includes giving advice I've been told by a store manager.

Most of the stores will have a contractors bulletin board that they will allow you to post your card.

I've seen painters asked to leave their stores for hitting up persons for jobs while chatting to them.

Not a great idea to market oneself in "their" store in my opinion.

JMHO

Rick

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Rick Hurst_Home Works Inspection Co_Rockwall TX
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