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by subhobroto 2291 days ago
> I needed some wood from HD and tried to rent a truck, it was a nightmare. At least at my local HD, they don't allow you to reserve. They only have 2 trucks, both of which are constantly busy. They won't even hold it while you grab the stuff you want to transport home

It's meant for customers who need a truck but don't have one.

You fit that exactly so there's something I'm missing - are you buying those really long 2x4 - 4x4 or the like?

If so, a lot of people do that, so you need to stand out with the staff.

So this is what I do - buy a $11 big drywall and then tell them to call me when the truck's available.

It works every time. I have no clue why. I even use it to rent trucks for towing cars on a trailer bed.

The drywall will sell on CL like hot cakes once you're done with the truck but see my previous post.