Home Depot Clearance Thread 2015

[chrisexv6]

Yea and whats with these name HDX = Home Depot ExtraCrap

and Blue Hawk ?? yea that word gives me tons on confidence in you product

Im convinced at least some of the BlueHawk/HDX stuff is just some other (much better) brand relabelled...which of course makes sense because HD and Lowes dont make anything anyway.

Example: just tried out the HDX latex paint hardener....works great, just like how everyone says the Homax stuff works but you cant find anywhere except online. The stuff at Lowes (Rustoleum) gets horrible reviews in comparison

 

[KoaGrl]

Is called the walk in and look app.

I was looking for a like button! Lol

 

[Mister_D]

I found a bathroom faucet in the clearance section with a yellow tag on its 1st price drop. The yellow price tag had a May 2015 date on it. I went to self-checkout and I scanned the yellow tag and it says wait for an associate. I went to another machine and scanned the package's regular UPC barcode and it came up for more than the price tag says. I didnt look too hard but I didnt see the item on the PRICE CHECK app.

Can somebody explain what happened here? I put the item back.

The yellow tag will never scan and always throw the alert. You want to scan the UPC on the box (the one with the numbers below it), which sounds like you did in your second attempt.
If it came up with a price, that's the price. Perhaps it was clearanced at one point but they bumped the price back up rather than it dropping to a penny.

You might have an argument to get it for the price shown on the yellow sticker, but unfortunately I don't think you'll get it for anything less than the yellow sticker.

When you searched the price check app, did you use the SKU from the yellow sticker? Usually 6 or 10 digits...

 

[dragonballz]

The yellow tag will never scan and always throw the alert. You want to scan the UPC on the box (the one with the numbers below it), which sounds like you did in your second attempt.

If it came up with a price, that's the price. Perhaps it was clearanced at one point but they bumped the price back up rather than it dropping to a penny.



You might have an argument to get it for the price shown on the yellow sticker, but unfortunately I don't think you'll get it for anything less than the yellow sticker.



When you searched the price check app, did you use the SKU from the yellow sticker? Usually 6 or 10 digits...

I just typed in FAUCET and clicked CLEARANCE. I should have typed in the SKU. I didnt go too indepth. I had errands to do so i was kind of in a rush. Thanks for the info

 

[95m3ltw]

The blue painters tape is supposed to have very little stickiness, so that it does not damage the paint when you remove it. Definitely not the right tape for taping paper to a window. If you use the right tape it will work much better, but tape that works as designed is not "junk", IMHO.

valid point but to answer simply, no this tape is "JUNK"

I woudl expect most people here should know the function of masking tape, the proper use etc. Using it on glass is actually a test of the quality of tape. A high quality masking tape such as 3M or equivalent will actually adhere to glass better than a painted wall/rough texture etc. If you test a masking tape on glass and it does not stick, then you will have issues using it on painted surfaces such as trim/wall etc. That was the point I was trying to make, it wont stick to glass so it won't stick to anything else. I use 3m exclusively in my company when paint work is required, I gave in when I saw the cheap price. As usual, this deal was not a deal and cost me far more than what I saved because a employee wasted time trying to use it, extra trip for supplies etc etc etc.

 

[95m3ltw]

Im convinced at least some of the BlueHawk/HDX stuff is just some other (much better) brand relabelled...which of course makes sense because HD and Lowes dont make anything anyway.

In my experience, nothing HDX that I have tried could be comparable to any name brand product. It has been cheap and worked as it's price reflected, poorly.

Unlike Costco who does turn to class leading suppliers for its own house brands, I think HDX was purely the cheapest/low bidder for stuff. But given the complexity of supplying such a wide range of products, it is quite possible that they do have some of the same items with just a different label/packaging.

 

[fourjeepin]

Hmm. . . maybe that's why I always see boxed up drills and **** sitting on the desk with the CC applications?

Incentives?

This is what my nearest store does. Last time I saw them do it, it was with $100 water filter systems.

 

[fourjeepin]

In my experience, nothing HDX that I have tried could be comparable to any name brand product. It has been cheap and worked as it's price reflected, poorly.

I have had good luck with the HDX weed killer in the orange bottle.

 

[drwheels]

Found one of the .75 hp door opener.

 

[elronin]

Ok it's official Just got 1 Milwaukee Multimeter 600 volt for a penny.

Also got a 400 volt Clamp meter for 30.03 it has not gone down yet.

 

[JR4815D2]

Just picked this up.

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[06GMC5.3L]

Ok it's official Just got 1 Milwaukee Multimeter 600 volt for a penny.

Also got a 400 volt Clamp meter for 30.03 it has not gone down yet.

Told ya. Both were off app at the stores I visited his week! Congrats!


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[elronin]

Told ya. Both were off app at the stores I visited his week! Congrats!


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Thanks man it's because of you I drove by and checked

 

[mswol767]

Scored a .75 hp

 

[jeopardy98]

So are people just not interested in the 1.25 for the same price?

 

[mswol767]

So are people just not interested in the 1.25 for the same price?

Only reason i wanted this one was that i installed one bay with the same unit. I paid 124 (thinking that was steal) So now i have 2 of the same models which were 124 and 62.

 

[zeekh]

I bought 2 of the 3/4 hp garage door openers for $124 each this past weekend. They have now dropped to $64 ea. Will HD give me a refund or do I have to return and hope to purchase the openers again?

 

[chrisexv6]

So are people just not interested in the 1.25 for the same price?

Seems much easier to find the .75 I think because it is a current gen model but HD seems to only want to stock .5 and 1.25hp of the current gen

The 1.25 on clearance is an older version, where the WiFi hub isn't built into the motor unit. I'd look at that as an advantage but I only find one 1.25hp on clearance and it was missing a bunch of parts

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[Spn1025]

I bought 2 of the 3/4 hp garage door openers for $124 each this past weekend. They have now dropped to $64 ea. Will HD give me a refund or do I have to return and hope to purchase the openers again?

Bring in the receipt for a price adjustment

 

[Cjcycles]

Bring in the receipt for a price adjustment

Some managers refuse to do the price adjustment. Recently had that happen and customer service was no help.


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[jeopardy98]

Some managers refuse to do the price adjustment. Recently had that happen and customer service was no help.


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I agree. Corporate told me recently that HD SOP is to not price adjust clearance items. I just go in the evenings when the high school kids are working and haven't had an issue that way.

 

[Cjcycles]

I agree. Corporate told me recently that HD SOP is to not price adjust clearance items. I just go in the evenings when the high school kids are working and haven't had an issue that way.

I think they should have to adjust the price. I don't agree with this new stance, but this is now what you have to deal with.


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[jad1]

I think they should have to adjust the price. I don't agree with this new stance, but this is now what you have to deal with.

Don't use the words "price adjustment" with them as it raises a red flag and they want to get the mgr involved. Just tell the returns cashier that the price went down since you bought it and you would like to return it and rebuy at the new price. They generally understand that simple concept and don't have any problem doing it although some of the less experienced cashiers may not know how to do it from just the receipt without you actually bringing the item back in.

I was able to get both of my garage door openers adjusted from $124 down to $62 this way and applied a Lowe's 10% off coupon to the lower price as well.

 

[Cjcycles]

Don't use the words "price adjustment" with them as it raises a red flag and they want to get the mgr involved. Just tell the returns cashier that the price went down since you bought it and you would like to return it and rebuy at the new price. They generally understand that simple concept and don't have any problem doing it although some of the less experienced cashiers may not know how to do it from just the receipt without you actually bringing the item back in.



I was able to get both of my garage door openers adjusted from $124 down to $62 this way and applied a Lowe's 10% off coupon to the lower price as well.

This was the exact technique used. The manager came out and said in no way would they do that. Then he proceeded to say that the only way they would do a return is to refund the new lower price. He said he didn't care what price was on the receipt. Customer service backed him. Craziest damn thing I've ever heard. I didn't think they could refuse a return like that when you have a receipt. They can and do.

That's awesome that you were successful and I have been in the past. Just be aware you may run into problems in the future.


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[jad1]

This was the exact technique used. The manager came out and said in no way would they do that. Then he proceeded to say that the only way they would do a return is to refund the new lower price. He said he didn't care what price was on the receipt. Customer service backed him. Craziest damn thing I've ever heard. I didn't think they could refuse a return like that when you have a receipt. They can and do.

Was the purchase on a credit card? If so, the credit card company would back you on getting your full refund if you actually wanted to return the item.

Other than that try the return/rebuy again at another day & time or at another store.

 

[Cjcycles]

Going to try again but what what a PITA


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[Mister_D]

Another perk of using a credit card is many of them have price protection. I do all my purchases on a Discover card, get 5% cash back (this quarter for hardware stores) and a 90 day price protection.
Haven't actually had to use the price protection, but would absolutely do so if something dropped in price and they tried pulling that **** on me.

 

[zeekh]

Was the purchase on a credit card? If so, the credit card company would back you on getting your full refund if you actually wanted to return the item.

Other than that try the return/rebuy again at another day & time or at another store.

I got a feeling the opener won't last long if it goes back on the shelf.

 

[drwheels]

So are people just not interested in the 1.25 for the same price?

1.25s are gone around here.

 

[mswol767]

Hey if anyone can keep me posted when they see the Ashfield faucets drop. Mine are all 75, but waiting till they hit the 30's.

Also keep a look out at cheap in home generators and transfer switches in your travels.

 

[06GMC5.3L]

Hey if anyone can keep me posted when they see the Ashfield faucets drop. Mine are all 75, but waiting till they hit the 30's.

Also keep a look out at cheap in home generators and transfer switches in your travels.

I have only seen the stainless one at 75.06. Hasn't dropped yet.

 

[chrisexv6]

1.25s are gone around here.

Same here.

Forgot to mention, the 1.25 did have battery backup as well, the .75HP does not. Im guessing the room saved in the 1.25 by having the Wifi hub offboard allowed them to keep the battery backup.

One of my installed openers currently has battery backup, not sure if I want to give that up to have it match the new .75HP opener and its WiFi.

 

[Ign]

I dunno, I feel like there are uses for cheap tape even if it doesnt stick that well.

I just bought a roll of the HDX painters tape to mask off the wheels for my car while I clearcoated areas that needed to be polished.

Would I use the HDX tape on a wall to make perfect lines? No. Would I use it for something that didnt require much precision? Absolutely.

This. I use it extensively on my belt sander platen to prevent marks on anodized aluminum. I went to my HD specifically looking for the HDX tape yesterday just for this reason, but ALL HDX tape has magically vanished, and none to be found in multiple clearance areas.

Unrelated, they brought a **** ton of the Ridgid tube boxes up front for the "pro" event. Still at $19.97 which they have been for awhile, so not exactly a hot deal. I bought one when they first dropped to $19.97, and I gotta say its weird to use and pack (recently used it on a roadside rescue), but I expected this when I purchased it so no buyer's remorse. I'd probably buy it again at $20, but not at more than that and I wouldn't want more than the one I already have -- you can't stack 'em anyway.

I've also got them looking for the open-top Ridgid crate that locks into the rolling system, my store supposedly has 5 delivered 9/4, but no one can find them - very common w new products.

 

[06GMC5.3L]

They had like 3 boxes of the HDX blue tape at the Rhode Island Ave store in DC.

 

[woodturner9]

A high quality masking tape such as 3M or equivalent will actually adhere to glass better than a painted wall/rough texture etc. If you test a masking tape on glass and it does not stick, then you will have issues using it on painted surfaces such as trim/wall etc. That was the point I was trying to make, it wont stick to glass so it won't stick to anything else.

My point is that the blue tape is not "masking tape" and should NOT stick to glass. You seem to be mixing "apples and oranges" and it seems you are misusing the product, and really want masking tape, the tan colored tape. 3M painters tape won't stick to glass either.

 

[woodturner9]

Was the purchase on a credit card? If so, the credit card company would back you on getting your full refund if you actually wanted to return the item..

Depends on store policy - credit card company will only refund if compliant with store policy, and the store has to agree to the refund.

If you do a straight return, HD would likely give you full price, but you may not be able to rebuy it at the lower price.

 

[JR4815D2]

Depends on store policy - credit card company will only refund if compliant with store policy, and the store has to agree to the refund.

If you do a straight return, HD would likely give you full price, but you may not be able to rebuy it at the lower price.

It all depends on cashier. Nothing is in writing. No manager needed for approval. I had cashiers accept returns and re-buy it without a problem. They told me they would do the same. Just be nice to them.

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[woodturner9]

Another perk of using a credit card is many of them have price protection. I do all my purchases on a Discover card, get 5% cash back (this quarter for hardware stores) and a 90 day price protection.

A word of warning - they also offer extended warranty, but it my experience it's worthless.
Bought a Bluray player on Discover, died after about a year. Filed a claim, Discover sends it to the insurance company they use to process claims. Fill out an 8 page form, send receipt, credit card statement, full warranty, invoice, etc. They come back and say they need an estimate. I tell them a repair estimate for the $100 item will cost $150. Discover says they don't need it, insurance company says they do. I tell them I will get it if they pay for it, they say no, I have to pay $150 to get coverage on a $100 item - so it will cost me $150 to get $100 back. We have been going back and forth for over a year now.

In comparison, Amex and Visa both sent checks in response to simply filing a claim online for extended warranties. Maybe the bigger concern is that we can't seem to make a reliable Bluray player

 

[drwheels]

Outdoor clorox 2.59 a two pack.

 

[nikon5400]

Outdoor clorox 2.59 a two pack.

what's the regular price?
how many oz each?
what concentration?