Lowe’s and HD both have decent BF sales this year, imho. It is typically low end tools that any DIYer will already have, and if they didnt, probably wouldn’t want that particular model with limited features, power, etc. . I’m talking about the most basic portable table saws, circular saws, a cordless drill with one small battery, etc.
HD has a nice Ridgid vac, an 1/4 hex impact extension set, and a nice set of Milwaukee hole saws listed this year.
I didn’t see anything unusual in the Harbor Freight ad this year that didn’t look like their regular sales. Ill Monday morning quarterback HF a little bit here. I think eliminating the coupons for “everyday low prices” was a mistake. There’s not incentive to buy NOW. JCPenny tried this same model a whole ago and it was a complete flop for them. When you get the elusive 20% off coupon from HF and know it might be awhile before you see another one, your mind goes back to hat last project when have a particular gizmo would’ve made it better, faster, easier, etc and you are more likely to go buy it now. if I know there’s a good chance I can buy the same thing in a couple weeks for the same price and I don’t need it now, then I’m not buying yet.