Home Depot Clearance Thread 2016

[chrisexv6]

Anyone remember what the Ego 56V edgers are going for. found two with a 150.06 sticker on them didn't want to lug it to the SCO price checker just yet.

Edger? Dont think Ive ever seen an EGO edger.

I think the hedge trimmers are still full price around here.

The string trimmer is down to 55.03 level around me.

The chainsaw went back up to full price but was down to 75.03 before doing so.

 

[mrstang69]

Had my most pleasant manager experience to date last night with the door knobs. As I was ringing them up, the SCO attendant saw the price and said it was a "computer" error and said she had to call someone over who was also sure that it was a computer error and that these were supposed to get sent back tot he vendor for credit. I said it wasn't my fault they didn't remove them from the shelf and that it wasn't a computer error, it was an inventory error. I said these all have tags on the shelf and were just sitting there. She proceeds to tell me then that they are required to sell them for the tag price and not what they scan as... At one point I had like 4 people there before the manager finally showed up and talked to them and said I was fine. Then, to my surprise he turns to me and asks for an honest answer as to how I found them. Didn't tell him about the price check app haha just that I spent a lot of time in store and kept track of clearance items. This was the first manager to openly admit that "they were doing something wrong". He wanted to know if I had a better way of keeping track of these items... We proceeded to chat for probably like ten minutes. Before I left, I told him about and brought him to a penny display Ryobi trimmer that was still hanging on the display. He said "you have challenged me". I told him it was nice to finally talk to a manager who knew how the process worked and one that didn't feel like I was stealing from him when I purchased penny items.

Overall pleasant experience.

How do you get the price app? Where?

 

[FEVERinc]

its on the computers at Home Depot. it isn't a phone app

 

[f575gtc]

Wow those 1.5 ton jacks were $40 before when I bought it, they sky rocketed back up to $99 online and $70 at my local store.

 

[mswol767]

Lunch haul.. Didn't want to chance penny price so pulled trigger at 100.03

 

[jits1980]

Lunch haul.. Didn't want to chance penny price so pulled trigger at 100.03

I jus did the same thing...figured 100.03 was a good price...didnt want to chance it not too many out there..

 

[ghettogarage]

Got a recon CS590 Timberwolf for $279 w/ 2 yr warranty. Not a penny but not bad either. #1000-046-158. Did not look used at all. In fact the display model was from 2013 and this one was from april 2015

Also asked if anything was getting the clearance in the tile section. Ended up with a pallet of traffic master nile gray tile at around .70/tile. Home decorators hickory 12mm laminate (pallet of 48) $480. And more canyon acres 5pack of mosaic tiles for $3.50 each pack.

 

[S4cruiser]

Just had an exhilarating penny purchase experience at my local HD over 3 tile saw blades. I rang them up and while the sco person was freaking out over them being a penny I finished the transaction and grabbed my receipt.

She was saying how they couldn't sell them and I was like uh...you already did. To humor her I decided to hang out and wait for the MOD. She was freaking out after she found out I had already completed the transaction. Was giving me some spill about how they would get in trouble with the federal government for selling pennies items because of HAZMAT. The other sco person had said it was a tax issue.

Some other dude was saying that it's ok to sell just one item but not anymore??

Eventually she said she'd have to void the transaction and just give them to me. I was like, what about the federal governments rules?? She mentioned that since the transaction was voided there would be no record of me getting them. She was then telling me there are exceptions to the federal governments rule but just for spray paint and bug spray as they are ok with for those type items.

Freaking mind blowing experience. I've never seen so many employees freaking out over anything. Their manager must put the fear of God in them.

 

[Spn1025]

Lol, wow. That SCO person was freakin clueless.

 

[goodysgotacuda]

I hate it when Hazmat descends upon unsuspecting self checkouts

 

[Spn1025]

I hate it when Hazmat descends upon unsuspecting self checkouts

Pics of the 72 cuda please

 

[posaune]

I know for sure Rochester has the 350. For a long time they had a 250 in the overhead that was "inactive" in the computer, but full price. It mysteriously disappeared.

What does "inactive" mean to us? I was just in a HD today looking for the 52" box with drawers (even for full price, really) and checking on penny stuff. No penny deals that I saw, but I did find the box. It's listed as "inactive" but one store has three.

Are they likely to sell them to me? Any chance of a discount? I'd check it out but that store is a good distance away and I can't fit the box in one car/one trip anyway.

 

[m_hatcher]

Walking around I found the following sales.

 

[06GMC5.3L]

Walking around I found the following sales.

I would verify they don't have that chainsaw as a regular stocking item. If they don't, it may ring up as a penny if it is the cs-490.

Edit, never mind. Just looked it up and it's the cs-400. Might be worth a check anyway though.


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[elronin]

Edger? Dont think Ive ever seen an EGO edger.

I think the hedge trimmers are still full price around here.

The string trimmer is down to 55.03 level around me.

The chainsaw went back up to full price but was down to 75.03 before doing so.

Oh yea thats the one thanks. it was at 06 dated to November, must be down now to 55.03 gonna check it out thanks man.

 

[Spn1025]

What does "inactive" mean to us? I was just in a HD today looking for the 52" box with drawers (even for full price, really) and checking on penny stuff. No penny deals that I saw, but I did find the box. It's listed as "inactive" but one store has three.

Are they likely to sell them to me? Any chance of a discount? I'd check it out but that store is a good distance away and I can't fit the box in one car/one trip anyway.

Inactive just means it won't be stocked again. It may or may never go on clearance pricing. Just because it is inactive or clearance at one store, doesn't mean it will be in the next store.

 

[honda pc]

Was doing the nailer buy thing and the $150 promo pops up, but zero discount.. Anybody know what other tool Yu have you buy your get this $150 promo discount.. I tried various combo, ridgid battery pack, 4v Ryobi, ridgid $279 drill pack but nothing.. Csr were helpful trying different milwaukee stuff.. No deal..
Now I got try $100 match deal.

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[Wanna Ride]

Defective tape can be worse than no tape given the time wasted

I wouldn't waste the effort of putting them back in my truck, to return them for 83 cents. I'd throw them right in the round file...

Or better yet... donate them to the high-school shop class.

 

[ghettogarage]

I don't know how many of you can get your wife/significant other to help but mine just drags the kids into the SCO and they stand there trying to be in the way while I scan penny items. Another good one is both going to the SCO at the same time and one asking for a price check (or how to use the SCO) while the other scans pennies and leaves.

 

[kimmie8333]

I want to say thanks I followed everything that was said to do and found my first 2 penny deals today!

 

[nikon5400]

I would question that. Not to be insulting but are you sure it was the same number? I've been seeing a lot around here that have weird price drops, only one store had them for 50.03.


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another example of price mismatch. Maybe $x.00 price can override price check app price?

 

[zeekh]

Lunch haul.. Didn't want to chance penny price so pulled trigger at 100.03

can't blame you I would have jumped all over that also

 

[wizness]

Got another penny garage opener yesterday. Found it sitting in front of all the others. Went to SCO scanned it and paid. As soon as I got my receipt the cashier came over and said wait we can't sell that. Called the MOD and she gave him the UPC and 1 minute later said you guys can go. Bout time to finally have a decent manager. She kept asking the MOD on the phone over and over are you sure. tard

 

[grizzlyjmg]

OK, the fact that a SCO Attendant noted that selling an item would cause a HAZMAT incident reminds me or what happened to me last Friday. Many of us who have been finding penny deals have had the SCO Attendant tell us that they cannot sell us an item as it has been "recalled". We know better but we know that the employees have no other choice but to respond according to what their managers tell them.

Friday evening I hit a couple of Home Depot stores that I have not been too in about two months. At one, I was lucky enough to find a couple of the Rigid Tile Blades and an Echo PB-500T blower - it was missing its blower tube and backpack straps, but otherwise complete. It took awhile to get it, had to involve Corporate as the Manager on Duty (MOD) was a **** - even the Customer Service agent had nothing good to say about him as he put her on hold for quite a while - she finally got the manager involved and he gave it to me, much to the chagrin on the MOD (wonder how he would feel if I told him that this is my 3rd blower, 2 PB-500T and 1 PB-500H - total cost for all three - a penny).

At the other store I found a Chamberlin 220 1/2HP Chain GDO ($30.03) and a Wink Smart Home Hub (works with all of the Quirky items that are being posted for a penny) which was in a cart of items pushed into a corner of the electrical section. Thought I had something as I went to the SCO. Tried to scan the hub and the "See Attendant" message appeared. She offered to scan the item for me - nice girl, not real knowledgeable, but trying to be helpful. She scans the item and a message appears on her screen advising that the "item has been recalled by the manufacturer and that it should be taken from the customer immediately". I see this on the screen and cry foul, noting that the item has been discontinued and should be most likely a penny. We call for help and someone from Customer Service comes over and offers the same excuse - recalled, they can't sell it, and needs to be surrendered. Ask for the Manager - Customer Service person takes me to a gentleman who they identify as the manager and he confirms story on the SCO computer. I called ******** but he advises that Corporate would stand by his story if I were to call and challenge same, so I leave the hub.

Not sure if anyone else has experienced this phenomenon yet, but it appears that someone, whether it is at the Corporate or store level is getting a formalized approach ready - no matter how insulting to the customer - especially since the Hub is still be offered on their website.......


http://www.homedepot.com/p/Wink-Smart-Home-Hub-PWHUB-WH17/206107133

 

[kneeman]

OK, the fact that a SCO Attendant noted that selling an item would cause a HAZMAT incident reminds me or what happened to me last Friday. Many of us who have been finding penny deals have had the SCO Attendant tell us that they cannot sell us an item as it has been "recalled". We know better but we know that the employees have no other choice but to respond according to what their managers tell them.

Friday evening I hit a couple of Home Depot stores that I have not been too in about two months. At one, I was lucky enough to find a couple of the Rigid Tile Blades and an Echo PB-500T blower - it was missing its blower tube and backpack straps, but otherwise complete. It took awhile to get it, had to involve Corporate as the Manager on Duty (MOD) was a **** - even the Customer Service agent had nothing good to say about him as he put her on hold for quite a while - she finally got the manager involved and he gave it to me, much to the chagrin on the MOD (wonder how he would feel if I told him that this is my 3rd blower, 2 PB-500T and 1 PB-500H - total cost for all three - a penny).

At the other store I found a Chamberlin 220 1/2HP Chain GDO ($30.03) and a Wink Smart Home Hub (works with all of the Quirky items that are being posted for a penny) which was in a cart of items pushed into a corner of the electrical section. Thought I had something as I went to the SCO. Tried to scan the hub and the "See Attendant" message appeared. She offered to scan the item for me - nice girl, not real knowledgeable, but trying to be helpful. She scans the item and a message appears on her screen advising that the "item has been recalled by the manufacturer and that it should be taken from the customer immediately". I see this on the screen and cry foul, noting that the item has been discontinued and should be most likely a penny. We call for help and someone from Customer Service comes over and offers the same excuse - recalled, they can't sell it, and needs to be surrendered. Ask for the Manager - Customer Service person takes me to a gentleman who they identify as the manager and he confirms story on the SCO computer. I called ******** but he advises that Corporate would stand by his story if I were to call and challenge same, so I leave the hub.

Not sure if anyone else has experienced this phenomenon yet, but it appears that someone, whether it is at the Corporate or store level is getting a formalized approach ready - no matter how insulting to the customer - especially since the Hub is still be offered on their website.......


http://www.homedepot.com/p/Wink-Smart-Home-Hub-PWHUB-WH17/206107133

Calling corporate will not get them to sell a item not found product. They will give it you, a generic sku added at a price they decide on or they will say you aren't getting it no matter what.

Consider yourself lucky. They didn't have to sell you that display blower for a penny. Calling corporate will not get the store to sell a display product.

Also lucky when you called the MOD didn't just lie and say you found the items in the overhead where they were not for sale, or they were items for store use etc.

 

[krouchchocolate]

Got another penny garage opener yesterday. Found it sitting in front of all the others. Went to SCO scanned it and paid. As soon as I got my receipt the cashier came over and said wait we can't sell that. Called the MOD and she gave him the UPC and 1 minute later said you guys can go. Bout time to finally have a decent manager. She kept asking the MOD on the phone over and over are you sure. tard

Went to 5 different Home Depot stores in Houston and have yet to get a penny deal. Lol

 

[grizzlyjmg]

Calling corporate will not get them to sell a item not found product. They will give it you, a generic sku added at a price they decide on or they will say you aren't getting it no matter what.

Consider yourself lucky. They didn't have to sell you that display blower for a penny. Calling corporate will not get the store to sell a display product.

Also lucky when you called the MOD didn't just lie and say you found the items in the overhead where they were not for sale, or they were items for store use etc.

Couldn't agree more with your above statements.......

The blower was sitting on a shelf in reach of any customer. Took pictures of it prior to removing same. Took it to the Customer Service desk and asked for assistance in purchasing the blower. When the clerk scanned the barcode she saw it sold for a penny and made the blanket statement "we can't sell it for that". When I asked about the HD Corporate Penny Policy she stated that they - the store - was no longer required to abide by same. Based on her responses I asked her to call the manager. Next thing I know she has two of the garden folks over who tried to sell if for the last clearance price - $80.03. Told them I would consider it if they could provide me with the missing items. Neither was smart enough to get out of their own way as they started making other excuses why it could not be sold, asked where I found it, etc. When confronted with the fact that the blower was sitting on a shelve by itself opposite the other blowers they were lost for words. They tried to get the clerk to use a generic SKU and charge $80.03. Asked them to call the Manager. Manager on Duty (MOD) told them over the phone to charge $25 or tell them I could not have it.

Based on the antics of the Customer Service staff, Garden Staff and the MOD, I called Corporate. Told Customer Service Advisor that I found the blower, came directly to the Customer Service desk for assistance in purchasing same, vice trying to do an end run through SCO, and asked if she could help. Corporate Customer Service contacted MOD, who once bothered by them came to the front of the store, without saying a word to me, and started to tell the Customer Service advisor just what you stated - it was a display, missing pieces, found in the overhead, etc. She then talked with me and I confirmed, as I had in the beginning of our conversation that it was missing the blower pipe and sling and that it was found at customer level - and that I had pictures proving same. She tried to again work with MOD who was a real **** - had five people working the computers to find out if the blower was still active, the last selling price, etc. all the while leaving the Customer Service advisor on hold (I was only 5 feet from him the whole time - the service desk separating us).

After awhile, the Customer Service Advisor came back on line and apologized for the delay, noting the stalling by the MOD, and advised she contacted the Store Manager directly and that he apologized for the antics and told her that if I found the blower I was entitled to get it for free. He further stated that he would contact the MOD and tell him. I thanked the Customer Service Advisor for her help and waited for the call. The manager called as promised and told the MOD to give me the blower. MOD argued with him, but eventually, after taking another 10 minutes to take the tag off the blower, gave it to me - telling me to "Take it and go".

Whereas I understand that the store did not have to sell or give me the blower, I did nothing wrong by taking the blower to Customer Service and asking for their assistance in purchasing same. If they hadn't tried to "get over on the customer" I would haven't sought assistance from Corporate. But when they are less than helpful, bold face lie, and do all they can to make a customer feel less than honest, the fight is on.

The decision to contact Corporate is to each his own. I have had both good and bad experiences when it comes to finding and getting penny items. When I am denied an item I routinely do not argue, I just grin and bare it and go about my business (None of these items are worth my subverting my integrity or pride). However, when the store goes out of its way to make things difficult (they didn't need to take this tactic - they could have just state the blower was not for sale) then I will contact Corporate. If you listen to the prompts when calling, it tells you to dial *** if you wish to discuss a less than satisfactory experience at their store. I made the call based on the tactics used (i.e. the experience) vice the fact that I couldn't buy a penny item - they never refused to sell it to me, they only didn't want to sell it for a penny, which is contrary with corporate policy.

 

[Wanna Ride]

The decision to contact Corporate is to each his own. I have had both good and bad experiences when it comes to finding and getting penny items. When I am denied an item I routinely do not argue, I just grin and bare it and go about my business (None of these items are worth my subverting my integrity or pride). However, when the store goes out of its way to make things difficult (they didn't need to take this tactic - they could have just state the blower was not for sale) then I will contact Corporate. If you listen to the prompts when calling, it tells you to dial *** if you wish to discuss a less than satisfactory experience at their store. I made the call based on the tactics used (i.e. the experience) vice the fact that I couldn't buy a penny item - they never refused to sell it to me, they only didn't want to sell it for a penny, which is contrary with corporate policy.

Good on you for sticking to your guns!

 

[P3OPL3SH3RO]

Went to 5 different Home Depot stores in Houston and have yet to get a penny deal. Lol

Same here I have checked around 5 or 6 HD's around me in Houston and have had no luck. I did find some max load closetmaid gear for my garage at one near me for dirt cheap on clearance (bought all they had) but every other location had it at full price.

On another note, when doing the SCO is the attendant able to see your items ringing up from their terminal or do they have to be close enough to see your screen?

 

[06GMC5.3L]

Same here I have checked around 5 or 6 HD's around me in Houston and have had no luck. I did find some max load closetmaid gear for my garage at one near me for dirt cheap on clearance (bought all they had) but every other location had it at full price.

On another note, when doing the SCO is the attendant able to see your items ringing up from their terminal or do they have to be close enough to see your screen?

It shows up on their screen as well.

 

[06GMC5.3L]

Lunch haul.. Didn't want to chance penny price so pulled trigger at 100.03

I should have checked for this on Monday. The store I was at had one last time I was there, but I didn't think it would have gone to .03 that quickly, unless you guys are ahead of us a bit. Not sure if they still have it or not.

 

[Spn1025]

I should have checked for this on Monday. The store I was at had one last time I was there, but I didn't think it would have gone to .03 that quickly, unless you guys are ahead of us a bit. Not sure if they still have it or not.

yea I think they just hit .06 last week around here.. i'll have to keep my eyes open too

 

[vartz04]

Knobs and faucets are full price at the 4 stores I just went to yesterday/today. Sku 1001071230 1001071257 for the knobs and 285348 for the faucet. I really need 2 of the knobs and 1 of the faucet if anyone wants to share.


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[kilgore2345]

I'm really surprised at how some of these MOD are treating you guys. I worked at HD and it was stressed about how deferential we are to be to guests. Not to bore anyone about HD customer service history, but that is a mission of HD; to be known for sterling customer service. You guys finding these penny deals - that's on them. First, they don't need to markdown to a penny. Second, if they need to do it for whatever reason, it should be incumbent on them to remove the stock.

I worked in the Hardware Department and come across penny items constantly (nothing as cool as you guys find). I would ask what to do with this weird stock. In all the time I was there not once was I given a good answer at what to do with it. I usually just threw into a giant box of gloves.

BTW, I would like to say that it would be prudent to get to know some of the folks on the sales floor. Each associate has "$50 in their apron". I used it a lot of times for guys I would see regularly and were friendly. That money should probably be used to price match - but I rarely was presented with that problem. So, I would knock $10-$15 here and there.

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[LT1CJ]

Nice ceiling fans. $40.03. Just dropped yesterday.

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[06GMC5.3L]

Nice ceiling fans. $40.03. Just dropped yesterday.

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Nice price for a Hunter fan.

 

[slowzuki]

Saw the Klein mm-1000 meters are going on clearance.

The fuel hammer drill impact combo with the 4.0 batteries has started clearance too, bought a set at the 349$ cdn mark which is about 240$ U.S. - would have waited longer but they started selling quickly!

 

[chrisexv6]

Guys.. slick deals says the Nest camera dropped in store to $99.00 anyone confirm

Stratford CT store still has the Nest camera at full price

 

[mswol767]

Stratford CT store still has the Nest camera at full price

Mine too..always heard ring doorbells are 100 too

 

[wizness]

Went to 5 different Home Depot stores in Houston and have yet to get a penny deal. Lol

I know as of last week there were still plenty of penny soaker hoses @ the galveston home depot and the one off el dorado. I already have too many so I left them there.