I've been noticing some strange pricing practices at Home Depot, especially with tools. I recently wanted to buy a Hackzall, and it didn't have the 'fuel' label, which means it's an older model. I ended up paying $150 for it, thinking it was a good deal, but later found the 'fuel' version for $199. There was a supposed sale for both the 'fuel' version and two 6.0Ah batteries for $299, but when I tried to buy it, it was suddenly out of stock. It feels like they're not being honest about their sales. After a few cycles of getting notifications about stock that didn't exist, I found the 'fuel' version for $469. Eventually, I found a different combo that was actually cheaper. Is this the new normal? Do we have to play these games just to snag a decent deal, or is there a way to know when prices are genuinely low?
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Honestly, the way they're running sales now isn't straightforward at all. You can't just go in and expect to see a good deal; it seems like they want you to play a little game. If you really want something, keep an eye on when it's posted in this community. It really helps to know when others spot a deal that's actually worth it.
Yeah, it's a pain these days. Home Depot constantly mixes up their pricing and sometimes those 'special combos' are out of stock or not accurate. I always check the model numbers to make sure I'm not grabbing an older version. Sometimes it feels like they're just playing with prices to lure you in with the promise of a deal. I've had to add everything to my cart and wait for the sales to actually buy the items I really want. It's like they try to create an illusion of scarcity to drive urgency.
It's not just you. Home Depot's pricing changes frequently, and many deals are just fleeting. If you're serious about getting a good price, you might have to act fast when something is on sale. I've walked into the store seeing '10 in stock' only to find empty shelves. It looks like these sales are as elusive as they are frequent, so it helps to stay alert to what others are finding out there.
I doubt cookies or tracking played a role here. I've tried checking on different devices too, and there was no change in pricing just based on that. It's frustrating because you think you're missing out on a good deal, but it's really just how their sales operate.