Home Depot Black Friday Ad

[Ign]

Being a Milwaukee guy, that's most of what I notice or can recognize if prices are good. The multi-voltage radio at $89 is decent for new retail. The 2 pack of M18 XC's at $99 is not bad, albeit 3.0's I think. And as mentioned the M12 kit (2494-22B) returning at $99 is nice.

 

[ratchet_gear]

Guys-look close at the Lowes BF ad, all ladders are 20% off. It is on the side of one of page 11

I saw that but it is still cheaper at Home Depot by $35 bucks. Price match at Lowe's and save another 10% making it $112.50.

 

[dakotart1984]

Bought the m12 a couple days ago, Im planning on going and getting a refund for the $30 difference on black friday after the mobs have dwindled. Hoping for no issues.

 

[dawg69]

So am I correct that the $25 off $100 in tools is only on "select" tools? Their ad is ambiguous to say the least.

 

[whitemamba]

Why you think hd waited until today to release ad? They didn't want ppl to have time so see how bad it was

 

[pauls_workshop]

FYI, HD online BF deals are active starting right now. Some things are in store only, but if you wanted to be sure to get something, or don't even want to go to a store, you can buy online and ship it to you starting now. Might apply to some. - Paul

 

[upgrading]

Its only on "select" tools, just about all the Bosch branded items HD carries with some Dremel and Dewalt. Just add items to your cart until you hit $100 and it will automatically take off the $25.

So am I correct that the $25 off $100 in tools is only on "select" tools? Their ad is ambiguous to say the least.

It appears that way.

HD blows big chunks.

 

[77Ford]

So am I correct that the $25 off $100 in tools is only on "select" tools? Their ad is ambiguous to say the least.

And it appears that most of the tools are priced way above $100

If you like Dewalt, Amazon has $25 off $100 also. Just picked up the Cordless vacuum and right angle drill.

2 separate orders so I saved a total of $50....

 

[scoob8000]

Yeah, I got that one last year. It is top notch. It is heavy to move though, but you get that in the multi function ladders. Very stiff, strong, and safe to use. Note a 22' ladder can't really get to 22'. It is fuzzy marketing. They are all this way though. - Paul

I just ordered one to use as a step ladder. I'm a little concerned about the weight, but it's still 7lbs lighter than the 12' fiberglass one that I'm borrowing now.

I have a smaller little giant and that thing is pretty dang heavy. I do like it for things like working on steps and the fact it has a wider base than a traditional step ladder.

The werner doesn't have wheels on it like the little giant, but it looks like the L.G. wheel kit fits them too.

This deal is live now too, having it shipped to the house for free so not dealing with the crowds tomorrow is a big plus!

 

[pauls_workshop]

I just ordered one to use as a step ladder. I'm a little concerned about the weight, but it's still 7lbs lighter than the 12' fiberglass one that I'm borrowing now.

I have a smaller little giant and that thing is pretty dang heavy. I do like it for things like working on steps and the fact it has a wider base than a traditional step ladder.

The werner doesn't have wheels on it like the little giant, but it looks like the L.G. wheel kit fits them too.

This deal is live now too, having it shipped to the house for free so not dealing with the crowds tomorrow is a big plus!

I think you will really like it! BUT don't know how it would be compared to your other little giant one. I've not tried those, but heard they are very good as well (but much higher price). I really like mine. I also have a smaller 13' Werner same thing for use inside the house. AND a big 28" normal extension when I need to get up really high on the house. One thing, the 22' is heavy so for casual inside house use, not really ideal. Originally, I got the 13' before the bigger ones ever went on sale. When I needed the 22' one, I got it, and then had some buyers remorse over buying the 13' one a year earlier. Well, not anymore. The 13' is much lighter and great inside the house. The 22' is for outside. Each has a purpose and now I'm glad I got both of them so I don't have to lug the 22' inside all the time. If you only had one, I would probably get the biggest you can, like the 22'. But the smaller have a place as well. - Paul

 

[shephd]

Those of you recommending the Defiant LED lights....could you be more specific?
I was looking at the coast sample of the 600 lumen and it was pretty bright at $25.
I'm looking for something smaller but still bright. I don't want a nightstick!
Thank!

 

[zeekh]

I just ordered one to use as a step ladder. I'm a little concerned about the weight, but it's still 7lbs lighter than the 12' fiberglass one that I'm borrowing now.

I have a smaller little giant and that thing is pretty dang heavy. I do like it for things like working on steps and the fact it has a wider base than a traditional step ladder.

The werner doesn't have wheels on it like the little giant, but it looks like the L.G. wheel kit fits them too.

This deal is live now too, having it shipped to the house for free so not dealing with the crowds tomorrow is a big plus!

My gripe also. I bought the 21' a year or 2 ago. Very heavy for carrying around

ETA: It was 22' not 21'

 

[CNGsaves]

My local HD had a whole slew of those ladders. Couldn't pull the trigger though as already have too many ladders !! However, mine are old school 24' aluminum, 10' fiberglass, 8' fiberglass, 4' fiberglass, etc. Eventually, I'll make the jump to "Little Giant" style.

Now with BF purchase, I've got 5' camo fiberglass to add to family of ladders !

 

[t100]

I went to HD after lunch this afternoon, few minutes after 1pm I think. I walked out witht the M12 kit. Not bad for $100 to have impact, drill, 2 standard red lithium batteries, 1 red lithium 2.0 battery and an XC battery, plus the charger and bag.

 

[cajunfirehawk]

HD was still stocked with a lot of this **** as if noon today, predict more discounts forthcoming....picked up a $29 bench grinder, couple of hd gallon buckets and a few other nick knacks, nothing stellar.

 

[pauls_workshop]

Those of you recommending the Defiant LED lights....could you be more specific?
I was looking at the coast sample of the 600 lumen and it was pretty bright at $25.
I'm looking for something smaller but still bright. I don't want a nightstick!
Thank!

I have a couple Defiant lights but I don't know them by model or name. They seem to mix up their lineup pretty much each year. I have a headlamp one, a giant long D cell one, and a mid size C cell one. All are the best lights I own for their size. They use really good LEDs (cree?) and are designed well. Anything they make is good. If you don't get a Defiant light, get one with a Cree bulb at least. I don't know about any specific one, but the headlamp offered looks good for the $10 for it. 300 lumens is a lot. - Paul

 

[nicksnothereman]

They had a bosch daredevil spade bit set (5 I think) for 5 bucks. Had to bite on that one, can always use em.

 

[turboneon]

I went to home depot around 8:00pm tonight and was surprised there was a lot of items still in stock in the black friday ad. probably cause the "deals" they had weren't very good.

I was looking at this Husky tool box:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/localad/204825971
and I saw it was $100 cheaper at last year's black Friday. Disappointing

 

[shephd]

I have a couple Defiant lights but I don't know them by model or name. They seem to mix up their lineup pretty much each year. I have a headlamp one, a giant long D cell one, and a mid size C cell one. All are the best lights I own for their size. They use really good LEDs (cree?) and are designed well. Anything they make is good. If you don't get a Defiant light, get one with a Cree bulb at least. I don't know about any specific one, but the headlamp offered looks good for the $10 for it. 300 lumens is a lot. - Paul

Thanks Paul.
I got the $10 headlamp as I don't have one. They had a two pack of headlamps for $10 but only rated at 130 lumen. I'll look again next time I am there.

 

[chrisexv6]

I went to HD after lunch this afternoon, few minutes after 1pm I think. I walked out witht the M12 kit. Not bad for $100 to have impact, drill, 2 standard red lithium batteries, 1 red lithium 2.0 battery and an XC battery, plus the charger and bag.

How did your kit come with so many batteries?

 

[pauls_workshop]

I went to home depot around 8:00pm tonight and was surprised there was a lot of items still in stock in the black friday ad. probably cause the "deals" they had weren't very good.

I was looking at this Husky tool box:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/localad/204825971
and I saw it was $100 cheaper at last year's black Friday. Disappointing

Ideally for any company, they would not "sell out" on any BF deals quickly, but instead just sell off the inventory over the 3-4 week Christmas season to those who could really use the items. This way they maximize their profits on what they sell but sell off the inventory slowly. HD is taking this viewpoint. I think Sears is at BF too. I like instead Menards methods or HF, where everything is fairly priced but they have to sell a ton of it to make as much money, which they do and much more, because they look out for their customers more. Lowes seems to be taking the other side of the pendulum approach, even more exteme than HD, where they have very few good BF deals and could care less! - Paul

 

[purplezr2]

Ideally for any company, they would not "sell out" on any BF deals quickly, but instead just sell off the inventory over the 3-4 week Christmas season to those who could really use the items. This way they maximize their profits on what they sell but sell off the inventory slowly. HD is taking this viewpoint. I think Sears is at BF too. I like instead Menards methods or HF, where everything is fairly priced but they have to sell a ton of it to make as much money, which they do and much more, because they look out for their customers more. Lowes seems to be taking the other side of the pendulum approach, even more exteme than HD, where they have very few good BF deals and could care less! - Paul

Menards sells a bunch of stuff on BF that they usually don't stock the rest of the year and they do pretty well I have a feeling as they usually buy a fairly large qty. Example Pizza ovens, they sell a pallet of them at each store, they have what around 300 stores now(it was only 206 I think when I worked there is 2006). I doubt there is an retailer ordering 300 pallets of pizza ovens at one time so they get a break on them.

 

[pauls_workshop]

right, I think Lowes and HD and Sears could learn from Menards' sales methods or even HF! Everybody wins! - Paul

 

[JonnyC]

They use really good LEDs (cree?) and are designed well. Anything they make is good. If you don't get a Defiant light, get one with a Cree bulb at least.

Yup, the latest Cree LEDs are finally going mainstream (XM-L2 and XP-G2). Those Defiant lights are really good for big box consumer lights. Those LEDs can be pushed much harder though (say 3,000 lumens vs 1,500 for the 3 x XM-L), but that requires stepping up to lithium-ions and a host that has better heatsinking. And then you get hooked on buying lights, so just stick with the Defiants

 

[kd4gij]

I picked these up today.$4.88 but have to return them one won't stay togather.
Defiant
Model # HD13Q409
Internet # 205183746
Store SKU # 1000053333
LED Pen Flashlight (2 per Pack)