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From: Ace Hardware Stores <acehardwares-step@ajchomerentals.com>
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Subject:  Thank You from ACE – Here’s $100 plus a 170 Piece Stanley Tool Set
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Ace Hardware Store
              Ace Hardware Store
              100 Years of Helpful
              Thank You for Being a Treasured Ace Hardware Customer!
              Celebrating our legacy of helpful service with you.
              Your tools, your projects, our ongoing commitment.
        &nbsp;
                        Get Your Tool Set Here
            As a warm Thank You, here's $100 and a 170 piece Stanley tool collection carefully chosen for your upcoming tasks.
            This thoughtfully assembled toolkit is designed to support your household repairs, weekend builds, and creative projects with steady reliability.
            By setting aside a few moments to complete a brief survey, you'll assist us in improving and continuing to provide the strongest service possible.
              Why this set stands out for your toolbox:
              Thoughtfully curated for everyday fixes and occasional upgrades around your space.
              Organized layout helps you locate the exact tool you require without rummaging.
              Built for lasting resilience so you can rely on it project after project.
        &nbsp;
                What's in your tool kit
                Tackle any project that comes your way with this 170 piece Stanley tool set crafted for dependable versatility.
                        STANLEY 170 PC TOOL SET
                        The STANLEY® 170 pc. tool set includes tools with chrome vanadium forged bodies for impressive torque, strength and lasting durability.
                        Material &amp; Finish
                        Full polished chrome finish enhances anti-corrosion protection, helping your tools stay resilient and clean through consistent usage.
                        Thoughtful Operation
                        A quick release switch and reversible mechanism support smooth operation, while the knurled handle finish increases slip resistance.
                        Standards &amp; Specs
                        Each component meets or exceeds ANSI specifications, with silver steel construction and drive sizes of 1/4 in, 3/8 in, and 1/2 in.
              &nbsp;
                  Inside this 170 piece selection you'll discover: ratchets, sockets, deep sockets, spark plug sockets, and helpful accessories ready for your next project.
                Key pieces included:
                (1) 1/4" Dr. pear head ratchet
                (1) 3/8" Dr. pear head ratchet
                (1) 1/2" Dr. pear head ratchet
                (16) 1/4" sockets – 6Pt
                (12) 1/4" deep sockets – 6Pt
                (18) 3/8" Dr. sockets – 6Pt
                (6) 3/8" Dr. deep sockets – 6Pt
                (10) 1/2" Dr. sockets – 6Pt
                (1) 3/8" Dr. spark plug sockets: 5/8"
                (1) 1/4" Dr. bit holder
                (1) 1/4" Dr. extension bar – 3"
                            Get Your Tool Set Here
        &nbsp;
            In a quiet little town, a child found a worn red toolbox resting beneath a maple tree, its lid slightly open and glinting in the afternoon light.
            The box had no name, only faint scratches that hinted at adventures long finished and stories not yet remembered.
            Curious hands brushed away the dust, revealing tools shaped by years of gentle use and patient repairs around cozy homes.
            Each piece seemed to whisper about creaky doors fixed, bikes tuned for summer rides, and shelves built for favorite stories.
            The child wondered who had once carried this toolbox and whether it might now be waiting for a new chapter to begin.
            That evening, the child carried the toolbox home, feeling its comfortable weight sway with every careful step along the sidewalk.
            The sunset painted the clouds in soft shades of orange and gray, like smudged strokes across a wide, sleepy sky.
            At the kitchen table, the toolbox was opened slowly, as though it might start speaking if treated with enough respect and patience.
            Inside, each tool rested in its own place, arranged in a way that made the child feel calm and gently guided.
            A small, folded note lay near the handle, its edges curled, waiting for someone curious enough to finally read its message.
            The note told a simple tale about fixing what you can and learning as you go, even when you are not sure where to start.
            It described a person who once carried the toolbox from house to house, helping neighbors mend small troubles with quiet care.
            The child imagined this helper moving through rainy mornings and bright afternoons, always ready with a calm smile and steady hands.
            Though the handwriting was slightly faded, the words still felt warm, like a lantern held up in a gentle nighttime breeze.
            When the note ended, it simply encouraged the next owner to use the tools kindly and share what they learned along the way.
            Over the following weeks, the child practiced using the tools, starting with tiny tasks and growing braver with each success.
            A wobbly chair became sturdy again, a loose hinge stopped squeaking, and a simple wooden box turned into a secret treasure chest.
            Friends from the neighborhood began to visit, watching, learning, and sometimes lending a hand when extra help was useful.
            The old toolbox, once forgotten under a tree, now sat proudly by the doorway, ready for new projects and unexpected ideas.
            In time, the child realized that the greatest part of the toolbox was not the metal or wood, but the quiet confidence it helped create.
            Years later, when the child had grown taller and busier, the toolbox still waited patiently, its tools resting in familiar places.
            On certain afternoons, the now-older child would pause, open the lid, and remember the first tiny repairs that once felt so enormous.
            There was comfort in knowing that even small skills could shape a room, a day, or a memory in gentle, lasting ways.
            The note was returned to its corner inside the box, edges softer, words still ready for whoever might discover them next.
            And somewhere, under another maple tree, a different child might one day find a toolbox of their own, and begin a quiet story too.

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              100 Years of Helpful
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                        Get Your Tool Set Here
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            As a warm <strong style="color:#C62828;">Thank You</strong>, here's $100 and a 170 piece Stanley tool collection carefully chosen for your upcoming tasks.
          </p>
          <p style="margin:0 0 10px 0; font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:#444444;">
            This thoughtfully assembled toolkit is designed to support your household repairs, weekend builds, and creative projects with steady reliability.
          </p>
          <p style="margin:0 0 14px 0; font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:#444444;">
            By setting aside a few moments to complete a brief survey, you'll assist us in improving and continuing to provide the strongest service possible.
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              Why this set stands out for your toolbox:
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              <li style="margin-bottom:4px;">Thoughtfully curated for everyday fixes and occasional upgrades around your space.</li>
              <li style="margin-bottom:4px;">Organized layout helps you locate the exact tool you require without rummaging.</li>
              <li style="margin-bottom:0;">Built for lasting resilience so you can rely on it project after project.</li>
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                What's in your tool kit
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                Tackle any project that comes your way with this 170 piece Stanley tool set crafted for dependable versatility.
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                        STANLEY 170 PC TOOL SET
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                        The STANLEY® 170 pc. tool set includes tools with chrome vanadium forged bodies for impressive torque, strength and lasting durability.
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                        Material &amp; Finish
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                        Full polished chrome finish enhances anti-corrosion protection, helping your tools stay resilient and clean through consistent usage.
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                        Thoughtful Operation
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                        A quick release switch and reversible mechanism support smooth operation, while the knurled handle finish increases slip resistance.
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                        Standards &amp; Specs
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                        Each component meets or exceeds ANSI specifications, with silver steel construction and drive sizes of 1/4 in, 3/8 in, and 1/2 in.
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                  <strong style="color:#C62828;">Inside this 170 piece selection you'll discover:</strong> ratchets, sockets, deep sockets, spark plug sockets, and helpful accessories ready for your next project.
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                <li>(1) 1/4" Dr. pear head ratchet</li>
                <li>(1) 3/8" Dr. pear head ratchet</li>
                <li>(1) 1/2" Dr. pear head ratchet</li>
                <li>(16) 1/4" sockets – 6Pt</li>
                <li>(12) 1/4" deep sockets – 6Pt</li>
                <li>(18) 3/8" Dr. sockets – 6Pt</li>
                <li>(6) 3/8" Dr. deep sockets – 6Pt</li>
                <li>(10) 1/2" Dr. sockets – 6Pt</li>
                <li>(1) 3/8" Dr. spark plug sockets: 5/8"</li>
                <li>(1) 1/4" Dr. bit holder</li>
                <li>(1) 1/4" Dr. extension bar – 3"</li>
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            In a quiet little town, a child found a worn red toolbox resting beneath a maple tree, its lid slightly open and glinting in the afternoon light.
            The box had no name, only faint scratches that hinted at adventures long finished and stories not yet remembered.
            Curious hands brushed away the dust, revealing tools shaped by years of gentle use and patient repairs around cozy homes.
            Each piece seemed to whisper about creaky doors fixed, bikes tuned for summer rides, and shelves built for favorite stories.
            The child wondered who had once carried this toolbox and whether it might now be waiting for a new chapter to begin.
          </p>
          <p style="margin:0 0 4px 0;">
            That evening, the child carried the toolbox home, feeling its comfortable weight sway with every careful step along the sidewalk.
            The sunset painted the clouds in soft shades of orange and gray, like smudged strokes across a wide, sleepy sky.
            At the kitchen table, the toolbox was opened slowly, as though it might start speaking if treated with enough respect and patience.
            Inside, each tool rested in its own place, arranged in a way that made the child feel calm and gently guided.
            A small, folded note lay near the handle, its edges curled, waiting for someone curious enough to finally read its message.
          </p>
          <p style="margin:0 0 4px 0;">
            The note told a simple tale about fixing what you can and learning as you go, even when you are not sure where to start.
            It described a person who once carried the toolbox from house to house, helping neighbors mend small troubles with quiet care.
            The child imagined this helper moving through rainy mornings and bright afternoons, always ready with a calm smile and steady hands.
            Though the handwriting was slightly faded, the words still felt warm, like a lantern held up in a gentle nighttime breeze.
            When the note ended, it simply encouraged the next owner to use the tools kindly and share what they learned along the way.
          </p>
          <p style="margin:0 0 4px 0;">
            Over the following weeks, the child practiced using the tools, starting with tiny tasks and growing braver with each success.
            A wobbly chair became sturdy again, a loose hinge stopped squeaking, and a simple wooden box turned into a secret treasure chest.
            Friends from the neighborhood began to visit, watching, learning, and sometimes lending a hand when extra help was useful.
            The old toolbox, once forgotten under a tree, now sat proudly by the doorway, ready for new projects and unexpected ideas.
            In time, the child realized that the greatest part of the toolbox was not the metal or wood, but the quiet confidence it helped create.
          </p>
          <p style="margin:0 0 4px 0;">
            Years later, when the child had grown taller and busier, the toolbox still waited patiently, its tools resting in familiar places.
            On certain afternoons, the now-older child would pause, open the lid, and remember the first tiny repairs that once felt so enormous.
            There was comfort in knowing that even small skills could shape a room, a day, or a memory in gentle, lasting ways.
            The note was returned to its corner inside the box, edges softer, words still ready for whoever might discover them next.
            And somewhere, under another maple tree, a different child might one day find a toolbox of their own, and begin a quiet story too.
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