Home Depot ending discount/coupon matching

Scott.MI · Jan 26, 2016

http://slickdeals.net/f/8461151-hom...rting-01-26-2016?src=SiteSearchV2_SearchBarV1

According to my Home Depot [homedepot.com] (NorCal) they will no longer match competitor coupons (e.g. Lowes 10% off, OSH $10 off $40, Menards, Ace, etc...) as of 01/26/2016 (i.e. last day to do so is 01/25/2016).

I assume people in other areas of the country will chime in -- or that a HD employee will confirm or deny...

I know this was mentioned in the HD clearance thread but really should have it's own thread. Would be curious to see people posting results on if they are still able to use discounts or are in fact getting denied. I assume this is only in matching other store discounts and not affecting price matching/beating of individual items.

They may have even ended the menards 11% rebate matching. I downloaded the latest pdf for the rebate form and the old one from the end of December was removed but the new one I downloaded just has a blank calendar.

Ign · Jan 26, 2016

Interesting. Can't say I blame them. My store's been real solid on matching HF 20%, BUT I always go do the survey and leave them very high marks. Honestly I'd think my store mgr is ahead to give up a few $$ in sales but appear to corporate as if the public loves his store.

06GMC5.3L · Jan 26, 2016

The form I just opened is editable, and I can input the dates and chose which rows (weeks) to highlight.

Not sure if it's because I have Adobe Pro or what but...

Scott.MI · Jan 26, 2016

I can understand the the HF coupons and even the Lowes coupon as you can get it in an e-mail and print unlimited number and they know this. The menards rebate would be the biggest surprise to me. It's advertised online and in their weekly ad. There's really no question about it being a legit discount matching of a competitor.

Scott.MI · Jan 26, 2016

06GMC5.3L said:
The form I just opened is editable, and I can input the dates and chose which rows (weeks) to highlight.

Not sure if it's because I have Adobe Pro or what but...

I looked again and I'm able to also with just standard adobe. That's weird, and the yellow and orange tabs next to it turn on/off the highlight for the rows. The last time Menards had 11% rebate HD didn't have a new page updated until Tuesday so I'll be checking tonight and tomorrow to see.

goblue1998 · Jan 26, 2016

My local HD said they will no longer match the Lowes 5% discount when you use your hd credit card at the end of this month. It was nice while it lasted. No more reason for me to keep the HD credit card.

Dirtydan69 · Jan 26, 2016

I don't like and have never liked Home Depot. They are the Walmart of material/tool stores.

cheechi · Jan 26, 2016

It used to be a fight to get them to offer their own 5% discount if you have a HD card. Then the past two years or so they would do it if you asked before you had to beg.

Now if they are going away from that what's the benefit? HD's generally higher price than lowe's, which works great buying things they both sell regularly but otherwise that match was at least an equalizer between having the HD and Lowe's card.

honda pc · Jan 26, 2016

Coupon games.. Home depot.. Just like jc penny. staples and various others.. They will regret it and bring it back..
Staples use to take coupons, then they cut it off,,, hurt sales because teachers, companies offices all had other cheaper place to shop.. So then staples took coupons back and now emailing coupons to the point of almost spam coupon emails.

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Wasatch Quad · Jan 26, 2016

honda pc said:
Coupon games.. Home depot.. Just like jc penny. staples and various others.. They will regret it and bring it back..
Staples use to take coupons, then they cut it off,,, hurt sales because teachers, companies offices all had other cheaper place to shop.. So then staples took coupons back and now emailing coupons to the point of almost spam coupon emails.

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Let us hope that home depot takes that route also :beer:

cheechi · Jan 26, 2016

I could do with some staples spam honestly, or HD.

I have got maybe 10 coupons ever from HD. I don't consider the 'get 10% financing' adver-coupons it's the same deal you can get in store no need for the scan thing.

Rogue1987 · Jan 26, 2016

The new home depot 11% match is up on the website

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06GMC5.3L · Jan 26, 2016

Rogue1987 said:
The new home depot 11% match is up on the website

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They always skip the weeks where I actually buy stuff that isn't a penny...

honda pc · Jan 26, 2016

06GMC5.3L said:
They always skip the weeks where I actually buy stuff that isn't a penny...

take receipt back and do return/rebuy...problem solved.... they have 90days return policy with receipt...

Wasatch Quad · Jan 26, 2016

06GMC5.3L said:
They always skip the weeks where I actually buy stuff that isn't a penny...

Have you guys had success with them giving the 11% on top of a 10% lowes coupon match?

06GMC5.3L · Jan 26, 2016

honda pc said:
take receipt back and do return/rebuy...problem solved.... they have 90days return policy with receipt...

Could do that, but not really worth it IMO.

unslow1 · Jan 26, 2016

Wasatch Quad said:
Have you guys had success with them giving the 11% on top of a 10% lowes coupon match?

I haven't even been able to get them to match the Lowe's 10% here. After a couple of times of that I rarely shop there if there isn't a specific clearance item I'm after. There is a Lowe's and Menard's both within 1/2 mile. I figure why bother. They are higher priced than the other two on nearly everything.

Marv's Shop · Jan 26, 2016

Can verify that they're not taking Lowe's coupons for online orders anymore. Tried the online chat twice and 2 different people told me they weren't taking Lowe's coupons anymore ( at least for online orders).

upgrading · Jan 26, 2016

My HD must have been a trend setter since this has basically been their policy since 2014.

Scott.MI · Jan 26, 2016

Wasatch Quad said:
Have you guys had success with them giving the 11% on top of a 10% lowes coupon match?

I have some submitted now so I won't know personally for a few weeks....but this was in another thread.

The.Handyman said:
I know it says not paired with any other offer, but will they refund the 11% if I have used Lowe's 10% off coupons on most of my orders?

Spn1025 said:
they have for me

reader2580 · Jan 26, 2016

Interesting on those who find Lowes cheaper than Home Depot. Around where I live Lowes is often the most expensive of the three. Menards and Home Depot often have the exact same prices on many items.

Terrible news on Home Depot no longer taking coupons. I guess Menards will get more of my business.

drwheels · Jan 26, 2016

The depot has 20% off this week on a few husky items thru the pro deal.Chili contest tomorrow at one store.

honda pc · Jan 26, 2016

Used one today in store, no problem. With online, get on chat and start asking for discount.. 2 times I was on, both offered 10% discount but wouldn't match store price.

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dadgonebroke · Jan 26, 2016

I find HD people are 10 times more knowlegable than Lowes or Menards and their customer service is too! Lowes and Menards are pathetic!

fourjeepin · Jan 26, 2016

Re: Home Depot Clearance Thread 2015

reader2580 said:
Interesting on those who find Lowes cheaper than Home Depot. Around where I live Lowes is often the most expensive of the three. Menards and Home Depot often have the exact same prices on many items.

+1
I have price shopped both many times and HD has always been cheaper for me. Sometimes they have the exact same price, but usually HD is lower. Not sure if it makes a difference, but there are no Menards around and this is HDs headquarters.

Jarhead0408 · Jan 27, 2016

That's strange. I have a Lowes and a Home Depot that are quite literally facing each other from opposite sides of the highway. Lowes has had in most cases a better selection of products while also having a lower price on those items.

mooman · Jan 27, 2016

Any guys who used the True Value 50% off coupon multiple times wondering what just happened?!

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kneeman · Jan 27, 2016

mooman said:
Any guys who used the True Value 50% off coupon multiple times wondering what just happened?!

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Ha LOL

doubleot · Jan 27, 2016

I guess I'm learning something today lol never knew they matched coupons I always have harbor 20% coupons in my wallet or truck because they send so many of them.

Ign · Jan 27, 2016

mooman said:
Any guys who used the True Value 50% off coupon multiple times wondering what just happened?!

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I actually DIDN'T use it more than once, but no. As a percentage whatever they lost on that was still infinitesimally small, plus the answer to abuse is better training and a tweak of policy rules. If this was truly the reason for killing the program, HD is just stupid. IOW fix the problem, don't just throw away the whole car 'cause the alternator went out.

Just 2 examples of 100 fixes:
- take only original printed coupons, at least for TV. I know some guys forge it on glossy, but it'll help discourage a lot, just like locks keep honest people honest.
-simply don't allow discounts greater than, say, 20%, .......OR anything more than 20% requires mgr approval and THEN you only have to train mgrs about special exceptions like TV instead of having to train your entire staff.

rednotch · Jan 27, 2016

Got turned down last night asking for the 5% lowes match. Was told they ended it on the 24th. Oh well cost me $20 more.

Foos · Jan 27, 2016

I used a $20 Northern Tools Coupon card today with no problem

Spn1025 · Jan 27, 2016

rednotch said:
Got turned down last night asking for the 5% lowes match. Was told they ended it on the 24th. Oh well cost me $20 more.

Then ask them for the 10% customer service discount.
If they decline, tell them you're going to Lowes

Joe B. · Jan 27, 2016

Still matching Menard's:
https://www.homedepotrebates.com/11percentmatch/

rednotch · Jan 27, 2016

Lowes doesn't sell Milwaukee lol would be the response I'd get with my luck at HD. it was closing time and I had to be somewhere so I just paid., it should have been $25 off, have to go back tomorrow for a price adjustment anyway since the tool was cheaper online. Spent $500 and they looked at me like this again when I asked for the lowes match. Nope we ended that 2 days ago wtf.

No menard's here so I don't think they will honor those rebates either if there not local to you.

Didn't know about the CS discount, I had a pro $20 off 200 discount but that wouldn't stack with the 150 off tool promo.

928'er · Jan 28, 2016

If they refuse to honor a competitor's coupon, I say "fine, you've just lost a sale" and just walk out.

I will never complete the transaction if they decline a coupon. Re-shelving the item probably costs them more than selling it to me at a discount....

rrich1 · Jan 28, 2016

rednotch said:
Lowes doesn't sell Milwaukee lol would be the response I'd get with my luck at HD. it was closing time and I had to be somewhere so I just paid., it should have been $25 off, have to go back tomorrow for a price adjustment anyway since the tool was cheaper online. Spent $500 and they looked at me like this again when I asked for the lowes match. Nope we ended that 2 days ago wtf.

No menard's here so I don't think they will honor those rebates either if there not local to you.

Didn't know about the CS discount, I had a pro $20 off 200 discount but that wouldn't stack with the 150 off tool promo.

Menard's is done via rebate you print off. Just use the link above and mail in.

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Bill Bowman · Jan 28, 2016

Just used a HF 20% off coupon this afternoon at Home Depot. Saved $25.80

reader2580 · Jan 29, 2016

928'er said:
If they refuse to honor a competitor's coupon, I say "fine, you've just lost a sale" and just walk out.

And how much time did you just waste by having to go elsewhere to buy your item(s)?

What ***** about HD not taking coupons is they are the only place I buy most of my electrical supplies. They carry Leviton electrical stuff which I like. A bonus is a lot of Leviton outlets, switches, and plates are made in the USA. Most electrical stuff is made in Mexico or China these days.

Foos · Jan 29, 2016

I just used a harbor freight 20% coupon today on the clearance $99 Dewalt Air Compressor.

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