First post - discount question.

[VTDivot]

My question is a simple one. Has anyone had any luck having HD match discounts? Sears is offering 10% this weekend. I just returned a terrible $200 Craftsman TS this week and decided that tomorrow I am buying the Rigid TS3650, and a router of some sort (either plunge or dual)

If I mention to the sales people at HD, that sears is offering 10% and I am interested in their hybrid saw, do you think they'll match the discount?

(I am guessing there will be at least a few "You never know unless you try responses :)

[mikhen7]

From what I understand, the item has to be of the same type and brand offered at both stores. If Sears is cheaper than HD then HD honors their price minus 10% or minus 10% of the price difference.

[cellardoor]

Every store the management runs things differently but the one where i work at we more often than not match the competitors deals. Menards always runs deals out by us like no payments no interest on thier credit card for X months for 10% off when it is put on thier credit card. We don't advertise that we match those but if a customer comes in and inquires about it we'll match it.

So i'm fairly certain that if you raise the issue they will honor it and if the associate says s/he can't do that ask to talk to a member of managment and they will for sure give you the deal.

Good luck and hope you like your new tools

[House-Medic]

My experience is the same as "mikhen7" in that the products have to be the same manufacturer and same model number for them to honor the 10% plus they'll call the other store to verify unless you have a printed ad to show proof.

[Lorax]

My question is a simple one. Has anyone had any luck having HD match discounts? Sears is offering 10% this weekend. I just returned a terrible $200 Craftsman TS this week and decided that tomorrow I am buying the Rigid TS3650, and a router of some sort (either plunge or dual)

If I mention to the sales people at HD, that sears is offering 10% and I am interested in their hybrid saw, do you think they'll match the discount?

(I am guessing there will be at least a few "You never know unless you try responses :)

Not to be a nit-picker but the 3650 isn't a hybrid, it's a contractor style saw.
BTW You never know until you try!:p

[ryan.s]

I recently purchased the TS3650 also and used a HF 20% coupon at HD to get $110.00 off. I called them first and checked with the tools/hardware manager of my local HD. From what I have been reading on different forums is that it's hit and miss depending on who you talk to. I know there is a HF out there that expires on the 13th or 15th of this month.

[BadgerDave]

HF coupon - http://ww2.harborfreightusa.com/showpage_retail.taf?pageid=214&email=

[VTDivot]

Not to be a nit-picker but the 3650 isn't a hybrid, it's a contractor style saw.
BTW You never know until you try!:p

sorry you misunderstood.

Was comparing the 3650 to the craftsman hybrid.

[VTDivot]

Called HD - they will only match and beat prices on the same tool.

[Bojack]

This is from 2-9-06 Home Depot flyer:
Trust our 10% price guarantee.
If you find a lower price on an identical, in-stock item from any retailer, we will match that price and beat it by 10%. Excludes clearance,open-box merchandise,labor and installation,sales tax and rebate offers. Excludes select Maytag and John Deere products.

[Lorax]

sorry you misunderstood.

Was comparing the 3650 to the craftsman hybrid.

I apologize. I will now pull my head out of my (well you know) and go sit in the corner.

[VTDivot]

Well since HD won't match the Sears deal (makes perfect sense actually) what about the craftsman hybrids.

What do you guys think of this saw ($629.00 - 10% )vs the rigid:

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00922114000


or the cheaper one with the steel wings ($529.00 - 10%) vs the rigid.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00922104000

[TOD]

I like the Ridgid because right rip capacity is 36" versus 25".

[wwsmith]

I agree with TOD. Also do you have a Harbor Freight in your area?? If so it really is worth giving their coupons a try at HD. They have 20% off that is even better than the 10% at Sears....

WWS

[VTDivot]

No Harbour Freight in VT. :-(

I've looked closely at both saws, and think that the quality of the fence and the herculift on the rigid outweighs the 4" dust port and the in cabinet motor of the craftsman. Buying saw at 5pm, only 3 hrs to change my mind again LOL

[Lorax]

It's a great saw. I don't think you'll regret it. Be sure to read all the assembly tips posted here.:p

[skipsax]

Like Ryan, I got my 3650 for 20% off with the HF coupon. There are 3 HDs within 25 minutes of my home and work. Two said no over the phone (after checking with the manager on duty) The third said, "probably" They took it when I showed up. The girl I spoke with on the phone was getting off work at 3:00 and she agreed to wait for me if I got there a couple minutes late. I got there just about 3pm and got the TS for $439.

It was the only one they had, ugly box and the rails box looked scary. I just drove right over to my local HD (in my own town) and told them EXACTLY what had happened regarding the coupon, etc. I also told them I would like to exchange my ugly boxes for their nice new one AND THEY DID!

I probably wasn't thier favorite customer that day but I got what I wanted, fair and square. Love the saw.

Skip

I recently purchased the TS3650 also and used a HF 20% coupon at HD to get $110.00 off. I called them first and checked with the tools/hardware manager of my local HD. From what I have been reading on different forums is that it's hit and miss depending on who you talk to. I know there is a HF out there that expires on the 13th or 15th of this month.

[papadan]

Mostly depends on the store and mood of the manager. Talk to them and tell them you are deciding between the 3650 and the Craftsman hybrid and the craftsman has 10% off right now. They may make you the same offer if you are ready to buy right then.

[VTDivot]

I picked up the 3650 today and a Porter Cable router a Freud Dado set and some sawhorses, plus some new fluorescent lighting. I managed to talk my way into the 10% discount after speaking with the manager. I guess it helped that I happened to also be buying a snowthrower for my father-in-law (Beautiful Ariens 13HP monster for 50% off - a real steal)

I got home and noticed that they didn't charge me for the Dado's (92$), so I'll need to go back to HD tomorrow and recitfy that. Other than that, I am pleased that was able to get the saw for ~$500 after the discount :)

[KenM]

Called HD - they will only match and beat prices on the same tool.

Depends on the store manager. I had to hit 3 before I found one to accept the HF coupon. Don't give up.
ken

[skypn]

*tears* my HD won't take the *snif* HF 20% coupon. I don't think I can wait until Memorial Day to get the Vet's 10%....
I guess I'll just have to suck it up

[golfnut]

I recently purchased a 3650 from Home Depot using a 20% off coupon that I purchased off ebay. The cashier didn't hesitate too much but two days later I got a call from the store wanting to know where I got it. I didn't tell them. They claimed the coupons were being abused and were trying to track them down.

[NeedaSAW]

I recently purchased the 3650 and to get a 10% discount I applied for a HD card...which I will payoff as soon as I get the statement and probably never use again...

[Tonyeid]

I just got $100.00 of on Ridgid new router pkg. All I did was get a commecial HD credit card on the spot!