Prices have skyrocketed. Probably due to the Slickdeals crowd nabbing them up so many since Sunday.
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Prices have skyrocketed. Probably due to the Slickdeals crowd nabbing them up so many since Sunday.
CLINT-THE-GREAT
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I was looking at them as of midnight and there were at least 4 places that still had them for $240-275
-The Great
Recent, and predicted coming, snow storms might have increased demand a bit too.
Ordered 3 sets of Craftsman 3 pc socket rack set with mostly points and some out of pocket money. Received email the next day they were out of stock at the Sears store for pickup. In the email there were options to click to choose pick up at another store, or shipped free. I chose the shipped free option but it generated more error in the browser: "We're sorry, something went wrong on our end and we can't process your order right now. Please try again later. ". Chatted online and rather than issuing the credit points right away, I am told to wait 7-10 biz days for the points to deposit. In the past, they always refund the points right away. It really is getting worse. Typical sears experience, isn't it?
Not really...It kinda depends on the person who you talk to. I would have pushed to get the points immediately. Say something like I want to buy something now, or ask them to talk to their supervisor. Or easiest just leave and chat with another person.
My post on 2/19. Slightly different situation than yours, but I got my wrench re-ordered with cheaper price and got my points that day.
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CLINT-THE-GREAT
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Was at Sears and saw this little 1/4” set. It wouldn’t scan on the Sears app and when I search the model number it doesn’t come up. Anyone else seen this yet? The ratchet design is what caught my eye. It was $20
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captain14
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Was at Sears and saw this little 1/4” set. It wouldn’t scan on the Sears app and when I search the model number it doesn’t come up. Anyone else seen this yet? The ratchet design is what caught my eye. It was $20
-The Great
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0062FSAVI/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Hard to tell from your picture but is it like this?
Lowe’s has a version that has been half price during the holidays $12-13?
CLINT-THE-GREAT
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No. This has the ratchet in it. The ratchet had these angles cuts designed into the handle. Unlike any Craftsman ratchet I’ve seen before.
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JoeMcGov
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Yes. I bought 14 of them for $13 each for gifts.
Was at Sears and saw this little 1/4” set. It wouldn’t scan on the Sears app and when I search the model number it doesn’t come up. Anyone else seen this yet? The ratchet design is what caught my eye. It was $20
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The local store had two mini-ratchet versions available during the holidays, but I made the mistake of waiting on some points before buying one. Both ended up sold out, and the store has not restocked either one since then.
Here's the version without the sockets, but the current price is considerably higher than the $12-13 deals for the GearWench MicroDriver set:
Craftsman CM 31PC SET RATCHETING $21.99
Not in-stock anywhere around me, but free ship-to-store available.
If anyone is interested in the $100 back on $100 deal, I can confirm it DOES work on clearance. All the regular stock is pretty overpriced right now but clearance makes this points back deal work pretty well.
I found 2 more 30" Gladiator cabinets. This time more expensive at $48.57 each. Added 2 $1.47 clearance filler items for a all clearance item purchase a shade over $100.
Receipt listed $100 bonus points earned and I got the $10 right then and there.
This was a store specific clearance item that was also not in the Sears system anymore but again the points back still worked.
Used it the same day no problem along with a $5 coupon on a $15 item. Pretty cool it's points every week starting in March unlike the earlier $10 a month from last Fall I'm still slowly taking advantage of. I've already got my first 3-4 purchases picked out in the cart ready to go. Hopefully Sears lasts through May!
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I found 2 more 30" Gladiator cabinets. This time more expensive at $48.57 each. Added 2 $1.47 clearance filler items for a all clearance item purchase a shade over $100.
Receipt listed $100 bonus points earned and I got the $10 right then and there.
This was a store specific clearance item that was also not in the Sears system anymore but again the points back still worked.
Used it the same day no problem along with a $5 coupon on a $15 item. Pretty cool it's points every week starting in March unlike the earlier $10 a month from last Fall I'm still slowly taking advantage of. I've already got my first 3-4 purchases picked out in the cart ready to go. Hopefully Sears lasts through May!
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The local store had two mini-ratchet versions available during the holidays, but I made the mistake of waiting on some points before buying one. Both ended up sold out, and the store has not restocked either one since then.
Here's the version without the sockets, but the current price is considerably higher than the $12-13 deals for the GearWench MicroDriver set:
Craftsman CM 31PC SET RATCHETING $21.99
Not in-stock anywhere around me, but free ship-to-store available.
Neat, I don't think that ever made it to my store. Ship-to-store eligible for me too. (But I don't need it now since I got the Kobalt version of the MicroDriver set last Nov/Dec.)
Good deal!
I think under the new corporate ownership, free from most past debt, it should last at least a year for sure and probably several years. Remember how it took about a decade of 'this could be the last year for Sears' prognostications before the previous incarnation finally went bankrupt, Eddie seems to be good at milking things as long as possible. Your personal local store might not stay open as long as the remainder of the company, of course.ARFLY
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The local store had two mini-ratchet versions available during the holidays, but I made the mistake of waiting on some points before buying one. Both ended up sold out, and the store has not restocked either one since then.
Here's the version without the sockets, but the current price is considerably higher than the $12-13 deals for the GearWench MicroDriver set:
Craftsman CM 31PC SET RATCHETING $21.99
Not in-stock anywhere around me, but free ship-to-store available.
Thanks. I ordered a mini-ratchet set today. It is supposed to be in March 6. After points it cost me $13 OOP.
444 piece set $549.99 get $549.99 back in points
https://www.sears.com/craftsman-444...6739&cjevent=aaa4ae75371511e980d500600a240611
302 piece “ultimate collection” $500, $500 back in points
https://www.sears.com/craftsman-302...6739&cjevent=d17b367a371511e9806600650a24060b
Points are really only worth it if near a Sears or Kmart obviously.
Found these two sets from whoever posted the Press Release on the ultimate collection tools yesterday when I went to verify the price because they’ve had them here for months and I didn’t think they were that expensive (they weren’t, the PR just had inflated MSRPs).
https://www.sears.com/craftsman-444...6739&cjevent=aaa4ae75371511e980d500600a240611
302 piece “ultimate collection” $500, $500 back in points
https://www.sears.com/craftsman-302...6739&cjevent=d17b367a371511e9806600650a24060b
Points are really only worth it if near a Sears or Kmart obviously.
Found these two sets from whoever posted the Press Release on the ultimate collection tools yesterday when I went to verify the price because they’ve had them here for months and I didn’t think they were that expensive (they weren’t, the PR just had inflated MSRPs).
Excuse my ignorance but you mean you get the same amount back as store credit? Do you need an app for that?
upgrading
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No app required.
You do need to be a Shop Your Way(SYW) Member. Free to join.
Points are given out in $10 installments over 50 weeks.
You do need to be a Shop Your Way(SYW) Member. Free to join.
Points are given out in $10 installments over 50 weeks.
Be aware that with the $10 store credit that it expires after 7 days, and if you use it to make a purchase online you still have to spend $59 out of pocket to get free shipping
If you’re by a Kmart or Sears just order the stuff for online pickup and pick it up at the store every two weeks (some stores left you do 30 days).
Agree, If.... all of my close stores closed. Just want to make sure people knew the li.itation
Sears has said they will be closing more stores in the future.
I don't know why they created a second webpage for this set, but they listed the full price as $64.99 (vs $99.99 on old page). 
Craftsman 3 piece Locking Flex Pry Bar Set $29.99
Ship-to-store, or free S&H on $59+ (spend minimum $59 OOP)
View the older product pages for customers reviews:
3pc set
16"
24"
Craftsman 3 piece Locking Flex Pry Bar Set $29.99
Ship-to-store, or free S&H on $59+ (spend minimum $59 OOP)
View the older product pages for customers reviews:
3pc set
16"
24"
I don't know why they created a second webpage for this set, but they listed the full price as $64.99 (vs $99.99 on old page).
Craftsman 3 piece Locking Flex Pry Bar Set $29.99
Ship-to-store, or free S&H on $59+ (spend minimum $59 OOP)
View the older product pages for customers reviews:
3pc set
16"
24"
That’s really good price for the locking pry bar set.
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I don't know why they created a second webpage for this set, but they listed the full price as $64.99 (vs $99.99 on old page).
Craftsman 3 piece Locking Flex Pry Bar Set $29.99
Ship-to-store, or free S&H on $59+ (spend minimum $59 OOP)
View the older product pages for customers reviews:
3pc set
16"
24"
That seems like a super good price considering the 16 and 24 in bars are 35 and 50 each respectively.
B_Bimmer
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Thanks for sharing, it's getting really hard to find things they will ship to my hometown store. I still have a few months of points to burn.
ARFLY
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Thanks I just ordered a set. Supposed to be in this week on the 27th. Anyone know what the difference is between this set and the one that is $84.99? They look the same, but have different item numbers. I hope these are not made in India like the newer red handled pry bars.
https://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-32-x-4-in-pin-punch/p-00942882000P
$1.47
Seems like a good deal to me.
$1.47
Seems like a good deal to me.
BajaScout
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Same here. Got a set. Looked like a great deal.
Please let us know what you got. I may have to jump on this assuming these are not some made in India junk.
I have the 24in and the small one. The 24in is well built and heavy. I have not really use mine much, but I am happy with the quality. I believe this set is cheaper than what I paid for two of mine. I been wanting to have the 16in to complete my set, so I may jump at this set.
The pin punch is not available at the local store so that is unfortunate. This is also a great deal.
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Were your pry bars made in Taiwan?
With the way Sears.com prices can fluctuate, it's a bit of a risk waiting for someone to report where they are made now.
I'm surprised to see they got new Craftsman cabinets (black with red handles):
https://www.sears.com/tools-garage-...=Craftsman&filterList=Brand&sortOption=NEWEST
The hanging cabinets state they can be mounted with Verstrack, which was a product by Waterloo (now owned by Stanley Black & Decker). Hoping to see SBD supply more products to Sears.
https://www.sears.com/tools-garage-...=Craftsman&filterList=Brand&sortOption=NEWEST
The hanging cabinets state they can be mounted with Verstrack, which was a product by Waterloo (now owned by Stanley Black & Decker). Hoping to see SBD supply more products to Sears.
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ARFLY
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I will let you know when they get here.
Today I finally had another reason to go near my second-closest Sears, which is in mid-liquidation. Started in January and the final day is in 2 weeks.
Despite only 2 weeks remaining, tools and toolchests and lawn/garden were still only at 40% off, with a few exceptions at 30%. Signs claimed some tools/toolchests were up to 60% off, but those were nowhere to be found anymore. Nothing left that I found worth buying, but there were a few things that could have been interesting if not for the fact that I already owned it. The vast majority of remaining tool items were basic screwdrivers.
They were still allowing SYW points to be spent, but freecash surprise points offers couldn't be used, and purchases wouldn't earn points. But the catch about spending points is they only work on normal Sears products... since the remaining tools weren't things I was looking for, I found a few cheap store fixture/supplies items to buy, and they were unable to apply points on those. I got an unopened Brother P-Touch label maker tape cartridge for $3 (I have a compatible label maker), an employee SYW/Craftsman apron for $1, and a few other odds and ends. Couldn't use points at all, and it wasn't just the employee saying it; the register gave an error about no eligible items when they tried to apply my points. So I had to pay with real money, and now I have to buy something else with points at my normal non-closing store by Wednesday instead.
Worst deal in the store: a used 22in computer monitor (with basic used mouse and keyboard thrown in free!
) for $75. 
You can get a brand-new 22in monitor at Walmart for $79. 
The "sport court" interlocking floor tiles that they lay out under seasonal areas (I saw green, red, gray, and black) were $1 each, and edge pieces were $0.50 each. I'm not sure how good of a price that is, but they had a whole lot of them still sitting in piles and plastic bins in several departments around the store, so someone with a need for a decent amount of them probably could negotiate a bulk discount.
Oh, and there was still a LOT of clothing, despite it being 70% off. But the vast majority if not all of it seemed to be women's.
Despite only 2 weeks remaining, tools and toolchests and lawn/garden were still only at 40% off, with a few exceptions at 30%. Signs claimed some tools/toolchests were up to 60% off, but those were nowhere to be found anymore. Nothing left that I found worth buying, but there were a few things that could have been interesting if not for the fact that I already owned it. The vast majority of remaining tool items were basic screwdrivers.
They were still allowing SYW points to be spent, but freecash surprise points offers couldn't be used, and purchases wouldn't earn points. But the catch about spending points is they only work on normal Sears products... since the remaining tools weren't things I was looking for, I found a few cheap store fixture/supplies items to buy, and they were unable to apply points on those. I got an unopened Brother P-Touch label maker tape cartridge for $3 (I have a compatible label maker), an employee SYW/Craftsman apron for $1, and a few other odds and ends. Couldn't use points at all, and it wasn't just the employee saying it; the register gave an error about no eligible items when they tried to apply my points. So I had to pay with real money, and now I have to buy something else with points at my normal non-closing store by Wednesday instead.
Worst deal in the store: a used 22in computer monitor (with basic used mouse and keyboard thrown in free!
) for $75. You can get a brand-new 22in monitor at Walmart for $79. The "sport court" interlocking floor tiles that they lay out under seasonal areas (I saw green, red, gray, and black) were $1 each, and edge pieces were $0.50 each. I'm not sure how good of a price that is, but they had a whole lot of them still sitting in piles and plastic bins in several departments around the store, so someone with a need for a decent amount of them probably could negotiate a bulk discount.
Oh, and there was still a LOT of clothing, despite it being 70% off. But the vast majority if not all of it seemed to be women's.
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Today I finally had another reason to go near my second-closest Sears, which is in mid-liquidation. Started in January and the final day is in 2 weeks.
Despite only 2 weeks remaining, tools and toolchests and lawn/garden were still only at 40% off, with a few exceptions at 30%. Signs claimed some tools/toolchests were up to 60% off, but those were nowhere to be found anymore. Nothing left that I found worth buying, but there were a few things that could have been interesting if not for the fact that I already owned it. The vast majority of remaining tool items were basic screwdrivers.
They were still allowing SYW points to be spent, but freecash surprise points offers couldn't be used, and purchases wouldn't earn points. But the catch about spending points is they only work on normal Sears products... since the remaining tools weren't things I was looking for, I found a few cheap store fixture/supplies items to buy, and they were unable to apply points on those. I got an unopened Brother P-Touch label maker tape cartridge for $3 (I have a compatible label maker), an employee SYW/Craftsman apron for $1, and a few other odds and ends. Couldn't use points at all, and it wasn't just the employee saying it; the register gave an error about no eligible items when they tried to apply my points. Now I have to buy something else at my normal non-closing store by Wednesday instead.
Worst deal in the store: a used 22in computer monitor (with basic used mouse and keyboard thrown in free!
The "sport court" interlocking floor tiles that they lay out under seasonal areas (I saw green, red, gray, and black) were $1 each, and edge pieces were $0.50 each. I'm not sure how good of a price that is, but they had a whole lot of them still sitting in piles and plastic bins in several departments around the store, so someone with a need for a decent amount of them probably could negotiate a bulk discount.
Oh, and there was still a LOT of clothing, despite it being 70% off. But the vast majority if not all of it seemed to be women's.
Yikes! So does anyone have recommendations for buying tools when my local Sears announces its closure?
This is all talking about the corporate mall stores, not the small franchise stores, those may do things very differently. (And BTW, I stumbled across this article yesterday, indicating that the franchise store closures sometimes are not the owner's decision.
)When the announcement happens, there will still be a 1-2 week period before liquidation actually begins. Only at that point do they turn off online ordering for that store and it stops participating in nationwide sales. Get your purchases in during that initial 1-2 week period if at all possible, on things that are currently on sale. For things that don't go on sale much, that you wouldn't be too disappointed to potentially miss out on being able to buy at all, you can wait till 40% off on tools hits if you like (check the store weekly if possible). I'm not sure how long ago that discount level started at my liquidating store, but I doubt it was new today, and it's probably not going to get much if any better until the final 1-2 days (at which point there will be even less to choose from).
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Looks like there is a new spend $150 get $15 x 10 back deal.
Spend $150+, get $150 CASHBACK in points total in 10 weekly installments. Offer valid 2/25/19–3/09/19. Members get $150 CASHBACK in points in 10 weekly installments when you spend $150 or more on qualifying purchases at select Sears stores and on items sold by Sears at sears.com. First $15 in points issued within 24 hours after purchase and are valid for 7 days. Subsequent payments of $15 in points issued every Sunday starting 3/17/19. Maximum $150 in points per member. Excludes Lands' End, select mattresses
A lot of mattress exclusions I did not post so go there for that.
Hopefully I will take part in this.
Code SALE gets you 15% off clothing.
Looks like there is a spend $15 get $15 back clothing deal.
Members get $15 CASHBACK in points when you spend $15+ on apparel at Sears.com . Points awarded next day, valid for 7 days. 1 time per member. Cannot combineValid through March 04, 2019 11:59 PM CST
Spend $150+, get $150 CASHBACK in points total in 10 weekly installments. Offer valid 2/25/19–3/09/19. Members get $150 CASHBACK in points in 10 weekly installments when you spend $150 or more on qualifying purchases at select Sears stores and on items sold by Sears at sears.com. First $15 in points issued within 24 hours after purchase and are valid for 7 days. Subsequent payments of $15 in points issued every Sunday starting 3/17/19. Maximum $150 in points per member. Excludes Lands' End, select mattresses
A lot of mattress exclusions I did not post so go there for that.
Hopefully I will take part in this.
Code SALE gets you 15% off clothing.
Looks like there is a spend $15 get $15 back clothing deal.
Members get $15 CASHBACK in points when you spend $15+ on apparel at Sears.com . Points awarded next day, valid for 7 days. 1 time per member. Cannot combineValid through March 04, 2019 11:59 PM CST
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ARFLY
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Here is my recommendation for buying tools when your local Sears is in liquidation. DON'T unless they pull some obscure item out of the warehouse that hasn't seen the light of day in years.
The local big corporate store and the Hometown store closed. I didn't pay much attention to the corporate store as it was about 30 minutes away, but the 2 times I stopped in the liquidation prices were high. At the Hometown store, merchandise got down to 45% off of MSRP. Nearly all the tools that were in stock were listed on sears.com or in the Hometown store another 30 minutes away for 30-50% cheaper than the liquidation prices.