Check stock at HFT stores?

[n8n]

Is there a way to do it?

Reason I ask is it seems that my local store doesn't ever have the few things that I want to buy (those cheap little jumper leads with alligator clips; the Ames laser thermometer, or Super Lube) but I don't see on their web site any way to check store stock other than simply driving to the store and wandering around.

Or is the answer to stop being such a cheap bastige and **** it up and pay for shipping? (but then I'd buy more stuff to "make it worthwhile" so there's that...)

 

[C.L S2000]

Call the store before you head there ?

 

[dacan23]

HF stores and the website are separate entities each one run by a different brother. While they sell the same things, they dont like to play nice together. Doubt store inventory is going to ever be available online, nor would I ever suspect it would be accurate.

 

[nmantas]

They used to price match online but now they seem to be more in lock step. Haven't seen a price difference in years.

 

[Ign]

It used to work a few years ago, they had online stock levels at each store. But no more, so calling is the only option. Just remember their system considers all item numbers for a given product interchangeable, so like in the case of the 56" boxes if you want an exact item number you've got to lay eyes on it or trust them to physically walk back and check.