I have recently found HD to be very expensive for bolts and nuts, and threaded rod. I needed some ½" locknuts, and found them at HD in a package of one, for $0.95. I had been buying them 4 to a package for $0.98. Then I needed some ¼" 3' threaded steel rod, that I have been paying from $0.99 to $1.09 for, and HD wanted $3.95 for one.
Not sure why they are so expensive for these items, but I will walk to another store for parts like that from now on. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif