Home Depot Clearance Thread 2015

[LoveOldIron]

Cheltenham, Pa. Found one of the Husky impacts for a penny. Went back in and found another sprayer, right on the shelf with their $85 replacements. That one was free.

Bustleton Ave. HD in Philly. Picked up 5 Hitachi fuel rod 2-packs. Also free. http://t.homedepot.com/p/Hitachi-High-Pressure-Tall-Fuel-Rod-2-Pack-728982/203374826

Picked up a few of these http://t.homedepot.com/p/ClosetMaid-ShelfTrack-5-ft-8-ft-Nickel-Closet-Organizer-Kit-32875/203063613 For $40.03 each
Was a good trip.

 

[PCustoms]

Picked up an M18 Fuel Drill/Impact kit today on "clearance" for $359.00 hoping that it would ring cheaper (all the other ones were marked $369.00).

Web shows that this is the "New lower price" but local store is all clearance tagged.

Return now or keep an eye out for the price to drop and ask for an adjustment?

 

[Ign]

Picked up an M18 Fuel Drill/Impact kit today on "clearance" for $359.00 hoping that it would ring cheaper (all the other ones were marked $369.00).

Web shows that this is the "New lower price" but local store is all clearance tagged.

Return now or keep an eye out for the price to drop and ask for an adjustment?

Just depends on if u really need the tools. CPO had the recon equivalent for $240? was it?

 

[drwheels]

Cleaned two tool rooms this morning. Some more nails had shown up since yesterday.They had to use a generic upc and I gave .50 for 6 pieces. Two cases at next store for .01 each at self checkout. They ask me if I got them off the shelf? What kind of stupid question is that.

 

[woodturner9]

I once asked a manager why they did something so stupid, and why didn't they just mark the price up to $10,000 if they didn't want someone buying the item during the time it took them to pull it from the shelves.

They pay taxes based on the value of the item -so they would pay A LOT if they marked them up to $10,000.

 

[woodturner9]

he definitely intended to screw CJ.

Or he was doing his job and was going to pull a penny item from stock.

I'd be concerned about theft by deception charges in the example described. If he told him to wait for a security device and he walked away, that's arguably tbd.

Be careful out there folks, we don't need anyone going to jail over penny items.

 

[JettaGetUpandGo]

They pay taxes based on the value of the item -so they would pay A LOT if they marked them up to $10,000.

Isn't the tax based on the price the item sold for? If it rang up for $10,000 and someone paid it (would never happen) they are paying a lot in tax, but making a killing on the item.

 

[kunkernator]

Isn't the tax based on the price the item sold for? If it rang up for $10,000 and someone paid it (would never happen) they are paying a lot in tax, but making a killing on the item.

Yes, but if I remember correctly, at the end of the year, they have to pay X amount based on standing inventory. Thats why you see all the left over Black Friday deals drop 90% in cost after Christmas.

I could be wrong, but I think I read this somewhere on the forum.

Someone correct me if I am wrong.

 

[Rm2728]

Isn't the tax based on the price the item sold for? If it rang up for $10,000 and someone paid it (would never happen) they are paying a lot in tax, but making a killing on the item.

They pay tax on the value of inventory.

 

[rsieracki]

Yesterday I visited a store in Chicago.. i went to tool rental and they had an entire cart full of hitachi nails in the corner that they wouldn't let me anywhere near... i was on the way to meet the old lady for dinner dinner so no time to cause a scene with the store manager call corporate etc.. the kid told me they had to be tossed and I couldn't have them for free or pay the penny they were marked.. i was beyond pissed as it was atleast 30 cases

 

[LoveOldIron]

Yesterday I visited a store in Chicago.. i went to tool rental and they had an entire cart full of hitachi nails in the corner that they wouldn't let me anywhere near... i was on the way to meet the old lady for dinner dinner so no time to cause a scene with the store manager call corporate etc.. the kid told me they had to be tossed and I couldn't have them for free or pay the penny they were marked.. i was beyond pissed as it was atleast 30 cases

Think I might have been just a little late for dinner.

 

[drwheels]

Yesterday I visited a store in Chicago.. i went to tool rental and they had an entire cart full of hitachi nails in the corner that they wouldn't let me anywhere near... i was on the way to meet the old lady for dinner dinner so no time to cause a scene with the store manager call corporate etc.. the kid told me they had to be tossed and I couldn't have them for free or pay the penny they were marked.. i was beyond pissed as it was atleast 30 cases

There is no rhyme or reason. One store will give it to you and another wants to argue with you and will not sell it. I have had all kind of stories.

 

[woodturner9]

Isn't the tax based on the price the item sold for? If it rang up for $10,000 and someone paid it (would never happen) they are paying a lot in tax, but making a killing on the item.

In most states, stores pay an inventory tax on items in their store, typically quarterly. In addition, they have to pay federal income tax on assets, which includes goods for sale, but that is only once per year.

 

[Spn1025]

Yesterday I visited a store in Chicago.. i went to tool rental and they had an entire cart full of hitachi nails in the corner that they wouldn't let me anywhere near... i was on the way to meet the old lady for dinner dinner so no time to cause a scene with the store manager call corporate etc.. the kid told me they had to be tossed and I couldn't have them for free or pay the penny they were marked.. i was beyond pissed as it was atleast 30 cases

Here's the problem. They are still marked "clearance" in the system, so they have to sell them. They can't toss them until they are marked "inactive".

 

[kneeman]

Or he was doing his job and was going to pull a penny item from stock.

I'd be concerned about theft by deception charges in the example described. If he told him to wait for a security device and he walked away, that's arguably tbd.

Be careful out there folks, we don't need anyone going to jail over penny items.

Nope.

There is zero theft by deception taking an item off the shelve ringing it up at any register. Paying for it and walking out.

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[coralnut]

Yesterday I visited a store in Chicago.. i went to tool rental and they had an entire cart full of hitachi nails in the corner that they wouldn't let me anywhere near... i was on the way to meet the old lady for dinner dinner so no time to cause a scene with the store manager call corporate etc.. the kid told me they had to be tossed and I couldn't have them for free or pay the penny they were marked.. i was beyond pissed as it was atleast 30 cases

What are you pissed about?

The whole point of finding penny deals is to use the computers to identify penny items that you can buy when they are still on the shelves. The way it works is that you have to act fast enough to get to the item to buy it, in that window of time that exists between the time that the computer marks it down and the time that the stockers pull it off of the shelf.

The whole point of getting penny deals is that you have to get there early enough to ****** up the item before the stockers pull it from the shelves. You didn't do that. You got there after they did their job and pulled the merchandise from the shelf. You've got nothing to be mad about. You arrived too late, and that's nobody's fault but your own.

 

[mswol767]

I found a sprayer at my local HD (back-pack one) but wasnt in the computer.. wasnt sure if i should of had the guy pull it down for me or now.

 

[Rm2728]

I found a sprayer at my local HD (back-pack one) but wasnt in the computer.. wasnt sure if i should of had the guy pull it down for me or now.

Not pulling up in the price check app nearly guarantees that it is a penny.

 

[coralnut]

Nope.

There is zero theft by deception taking an item off the shelve ringing it up at any register. Paying for it and walking out.

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I agree with you on this. The item is in the store, it's for sale, and it's got a bar code that's designed to allow you to carry it to a register for self check out without interaction with store personnel. The moment that the package enters the customer's custody and control (ie: in his shopping cart or in his hands) then it is a saleable item and no further re-tagging or withholding of the merchandise is permissible.

The stocker failed to do his job. If he was supposed to re-tag the merchandise, or pull it from the shelves, it was his responsibility to do that *before* handing it over to the customer. Once he gave it to the customer his control over the merchandise ended.

Just because a stocker tells you to stand still in the store and wait for him doesn't mean that you have to do what he says, it's not as if he has the power to arrest you while you are shopping. There is also no opportunity for him to re-tag an item after it has been put in your cart. In most states the laws say that once the merchandise is in your cart you're entitled to take it to checkout and pay the ring-up price.

 

[nikon5400]

Here's the problem. They are still marked "clearance" in the system, so they have to sell them. They can't toss them until they are marked "inactive".

are you sure about that? I think if employee pulled it first you're late to the party.

 

[Rm2728]

I agree with you on this. The item is in the store, it's for sale, and it's got a bar code that's designed to allow you to carry it to a register for self check out without interaction with store personnel. The moment that the package enters the customer's custody and control (ie: in his shopping cart or in his hands) then it is a saleable item and no further re-tagging is permissible.



The stocker failed to do his job. If he was supposed to re-tag the merchandise, it was his responsibility to do that *before* handing it over to the customer. Once he gave it to the customer his control over the merchandise ended.



Just because a stocker tells you to stand still in the store and wait for him doesn't mean that you have to do what he says, it's not as if he has the power to arrest you while you are shopping. There is also no opportunity for him to re-tag an item after it has been put in your cart. In most states the laws say that once the merchandise is in your cart you're entitled to take it to checkout and pay the ring-up price.

He wasn't re-tagging. He wanted to put an alarm tag on it. Common practice to prevent people from asking for top stock merchandise that isn't protected with the intention of walking out the door or opening the box and taking the item.

 

[Cjcycles]

Just to clear things up. The guy never told me to stand still. He set the case in my buggy. He never said anything about retagging the item. He just said he had to put one of those cable things around it for me to continue shopping. Then he walked off. That's all he said. It was very weird. We were standing about 10 ft from the self check out when he walked off. I rang up the item and paid for it.


The whole thing about I thought he knew it was a penny was just my hunch. Nothing was ever said about any price adjustments.


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[Cjcycles]

We are looking at this all wrong. We should be riding around to these store and pointing out these penny items to management. This way they can do a better job of keeping there inventory clean.

LOL!


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[coralnut]

thanks for clearing that up.

it sure sounds like an odd situation that doesn't make sense. what's he trying to seal the box for? so you can't stealthily hide merchandise in it? that's not feasible with that milwaukee kit. it's in a form-fit case that you can't even close if all of the parts aren't properly aligned in their respective spaces. it's not as if you can hide anything else in that case, so the idea of sealing it to prevent theft of other items just doesn't wash. and besides, you're getting a $250 tool for a penny. nobody in his right mind is going to hang around in the store shopping for other stuff. i think it's safe to say that all of us would have made a mad dash to SCO to pay a penny and get our receipt.

 

[Rm2728]

thanks for clearing that up.



it sure sounds like an odd situation that doesn't make sense. what's he trying to seal the box for? so you can't stealthily hide merchandise in it? that's not feasible with that milwaukee kit. it's in a form-fit case that you can't even close if all of the parts aren't properly aligned in their respective spaces. it's not as if you can hide anything else in that case, so the idea of sealing it to prevent theft of other items just doesn't wash. and besides, you're getting a $250 tool for a penny. nobody in his right mind is going to hang around in the store shopping for other stuff. i think it's safe to say that all of us would have made a mad dash to SCO to pay a penny and get our receipt.

Stores with high shrink have a tendency to do that. Small, high value items must have a cable alarm OR be escorted to a register to check out.

 

[33696933]

I saw a Husky 52" clear mobile workbench in Fishkill NY up in the rafters and the Wappinger Falls NY one has the 41" Husky toolboxes at $132. The computer said there were five and I quickly looked and saw 2 wrapped up in the air.

 

[coralnut]

Stores with high shrink have a tendency to do that. Small, high value items must have a cable alarm OR be escorted to a register to check out.

Thanks -- I get it now. My Milwaukee kit did have one of those spider cable things on it.

But in CJ's case: That milwaukee unit isn't very small. The box is pretty big, impossible to sneak out of the store with. And as mentioned previously, it's impossible to fit anything else into the case. So they have to be worried about somebody taking merchandise OUT of the case.

if they're worried about theft, they're failing to consider that the entire kit only costs a penny. And if they have a manager that doesn't want to sell it for a penny, he just might end up giving it to CJ free of charge to avoid the penny item on his rap sheet.

I'm thinking that they're wasting a lot of employee wage time to avoid shrinkage on an item that's valued at one-cent. That seems like a misallocation of resources to me, but then the world is full of poorly run businesses.

 

[Spn1025]

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[Speedy!]

^^ Thanks I need one of those, gonna check local tomorrow.

 

[Spn1025]

^^ Thanks I need one of those, gonna check local tomorrow.

100 footer is down to $15 (25% off). Just bought one, needed a 100 footer to spray some Moss Out on the roof

 

[Wanna Ride]

Too much bickering going on in here, and not enough deal talking. Guys getting pissed because they can't buy a $200 item for a penny, acting like vultures when they may have to pay $1 for that item.

 

[Spn1025]

are you sure about that? I think if employee pulled it first you're late to the party.

I would have argued it since it was on clearance status and not inactive.

 

[drwheels]

Does anyone know if tool rental inventory shows on the store inv? One store shows 6 hitachi nail guns that must be lost or in tool rental.

 

[drwheels]

I think if employee pulled it first you're late to the party.[/QUOTE]

Mine were in the basket and all they did was mark out bar codes.

 

[nikon5400]

Does anyone know if tool rental inventory shows on the store inv? One store shows 6 hitachi nail guns that must be lost or in tool rental.

One store had 3 nailers missing. I found them in rentals, all new.. but rental guy kept saying rental items are not part of the inventory. I guess he will buy them once they are $.01

 

[LoveOldIron]

Thanks for posting this. Noticed one sitting out of place today, in Wilmington, De., and snatched it up for $5.03. Awesome deal, since both the pliers and cutters are both $13 a piece on their own.

 

[drwheels]

One store had 3 nailers missing. I found them in rentals, all new.. but rental guy kept saying rental items are not part of the inventory. I guess he will buy them once they are $.01

I will check on them tomorow. Thanks

 

[drwheels]

Thanks for posting this. Noticed one sitting out of place today, in Wilmington, De., and snatched it up for $5.03. Awesome deal, since both the pliers and cutters are both $13 a piece on their own.

I saw these at one store they might be cheaper than $5.03.

 

[zeekh]

I saw a Husky 52" clear mobile workbench in Fishkill NY up in the rafters and the Wappinger Falls NY one has the 41" Husky toolboxes at $132. The computer said there were five and I quickly looked and saw 2 wrapped up in the air.

Why didn't you buy them?

 

[zeekh]

One store had 3 nailers missing. I found them in rentals, all new.. but rental guy kept saying rental items are not part of the inventory. I guess he will buy them once they are $.01

Did you try to buy one?