This rating is based on customer reviews, inventory size, pricing, and service quality
Ideal Surplus in Greenville, SC earns a strongly positive verdict: 97/100. Reviews praise helpful, friendly staff and consistently low, fair pricing, with many calling it a go‑to for new, used, and repurposed steel. Inventory is broad but hit‑or‑miss; stock changes often and some items can be ordered. Shoppers note good odds of finding beams, plate, and tubing, though the location feels odd and it’s busiest around lunch/closing, which can increase wait times. Common caveats: cash‑only and a lunch closure. Yard organization isn’t discussed much, so that’s unclear. Overall, great value for materials seekers.
Grown man candy store! Its like a junk yard for left over and scrap metals. Location is a bit odd and you'll never know if they have what you want but if they do, its a guarantee it will be the lowest prices you can find. At around .50 cent a pound I've found I-beams, angle, tubing, plates and everything in between. If they dont have it they can order it too. Absolutely recommend trying here first!!!
I love this place. You never know what you'll find. Be sure to bring plenty of cash and check their hours as they close for lunch. But if you need some steel for a project, I can't think of a better place to go. Shame I don't live so close anymore.
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