Lowe's Clearance Thread 2014

[koy_e]

I'm at lowes (94505) found some levels on clearance

 

[koy_e]

 

[shephd]

I found these four at my store. Can those of you who are more familiar comment on quality/usefulness? I'm an occassional user at home or work. Thanks!

 

[JeremyFXDWG]

The 2 cable testers do more or less the same thing though the digital one should be more robust. They are good if you are making your own patch cords.

The crimper is good if you build coax cables with crimp on connectors. I tend to build them with press and seal connectors so that would not work for that. My store had the press and seal tool,on clearance as well.

The toner is invaluable for chasing around low voltage wires in a bundle. I use one all the time for big cat6 data center bundles or even for running home automation wiring.

 

[rodster_67]

Re: Lowe's Clearance Thread 2014 - Stanley Battery Charger

Lots of clearance in the auto section

Stanley High-Frequency Battery Charger/Maintainer
Item #: 328608 | Model #: BC209
As low as $13 Reg $20

Has anyone else purchased any of these?

I bought several since they were $10.97 and they seem to work fine but one or two keep clicking. I checked the voltage and they maintain around 12.95vdc - 13.05vdc. When they click, the voltage spikes then immediately returns to the hold voltage. I returned one since it clicked but then found others to do the same. Called customer service (looooong hold) and they said the clicking doesn't sound right. Maybe the reason for clearance?

Other maintainers I have hold around 13.65vdc. Don't know what the optimum voltage is?

I suppose I'll just hang on to the clicking units since they do work and just convince myself the clicking is a feature to let me know it's working.

 

[shephd]

The 2 cable testers do more or less the same thing though the digital one should be more robust. They are good if you are making your own patch cords.

The crimper is good if you build coax cables with crimp on connectors. I tend to build them with press and seal connectors so that would not work for that. My store had the press and seal tool,on clearance as well.

The toner is invaluable for chasing around low voltage wires in a bundle. I use one all the time for big cat6 data center bundles or even for running home automation wiring.

Thanks for your help, Jeremy
Shep

 

[stage20]

All the clearance levels I looked at were made in thailand. But can still get china cheaper a hf. What to do? I need to pick up a 4ft before they are gone

 

[erty67]

Just noticed kobalt socket sets are listed 50% off.

338614
338615
338618
338619
338636
338637

 

[Airframer]

Local Lowes had a 24" Crescent adjustable (USA) marked down to $39.99. YMMV.

 

[joe_267]

I found these four at my store. Can those of you who are more familiar comment on quality/usefulness? I'm an occassional user at home or work. Thanks!

Those toners are great! I also work with data centers and they are super valuable for tracking down cable. Mine is a little higher end, but essentially the same thing.

They are also nice for identifying cables within the drops in your attic if you have wired coax to each room. Amongst a million other things.

 

[alxdgr8]

Bayco 50-ft 3-Outlet Plastic Retractable Cord Reel
Item #: 140897 | Model #: FL-8903N2
$48.48 Reg $76

Blue Hawk 20-Count Fiber Cleaning and Polishing Wheels
Item #: 11164 | Model #: BTA11001
$1.99 Reg $4.98

Armor All 4-Count Car Exterior Cleaner
Item #: 518776 | Model #: 78452
$4.00 Reg $13.98

Fortress 2-Gun Electronic/Keypad Gun Safe
Item #: 525762 | Model #: P2E
$71.97 Reg $99.97

IRWIN 6-Piece 1-in Clamp Set
Item #: 363563 | Model #: 1807611
$14.99 Reg $19.98

Kobalt 18V Lithium-Ion/Nicd Charger
Item #: 352551 | Model #: K18-MC45A
$12 Reg $60

Coleman Cable 250-ft 24/4 CAT 5E Gray Data Cable
Item #: 200946 | Model #: 96263-S4-09
$14 Reg $61.50

Utilitech 2-Light 150-Watt Bronze Dusk-to-Dawn Security Light
Item #: 296813 | Model #: MT250PCRUT
$3.31 Reg $26.48

Utilitech 2-Light 300-Watt White Dusk-To-Dawn Security Light
Item #: 296846 | Model #: MT250PCRWUT
$4.53 Reg $25.12

SYLVANIA 15-Watt (50W Equivalent) PAR30 Longneck Medium Base Soft White Dimmable Outdoor LED Flood Light Bulb ENERGY STAR
Item #: 104653 | Model #: 78494
$3.60 Reg $14.99

 

[mizzourob]

Here is another to add to the list:
PORTER-CABLE 3-Amp Oscillating Tool Kit $15.58

The value of the blades alone is reason to buy the kit.

It seems that it is also listed at $31.15 at several stores too, YMMV by location and by store.

 

[fred d]

2 of the DeWalt 18v lithium batteries
Marked down to $79
Then 75% off that
$19.75 each

 

[rednotch]

2 of the DeWalt 18v lithium batteries
Marked down to $79
Then 75% off that
$19.75 each

was that the asking price or talking to your coworker price?

Those are still listed as 79.99 here in the clearance section of the website. you have to add them to the cart to see the price. Seems once it hits the clearance section of the website here the price never drops again.

 

[fred d]

was that the asking price or talking to your coworker price?

Those are still listed as 79.99 here in the clearance section of the website. you have to add them to the cart to see the price. Seems once it hits the clearance section of the website here the price never drops again.

To help move athe the things on the clearance rack, our senior management team will do 75% off all items on the rack during the weekend

You will never get that online

 

[rednotch]

I wish my stores did that. they don't budge on the clearance stuff, I even asked last time you suggested on those screw driver kits a few months back. seems all the clearance stuff dried up in my area since Halloween.

 

[drwheels]

I have had good luck at a couple of stores wheeling and dealing.Weekends are best.

 

[metalart]

To help move athe the things on the clearance rack, our senior management team will do 75% off all items on the rack during the weekend

You will never get that online

which location? I am in houston!

 

[unslow1]

I wish my stores did that. they don't budge on the clearance stuff, I even asked last time you suggested on those screw driver kits a few months back. seems all the clearance stuff dried up in my area since Halloween.

The one local here will barely mark stuff down. Then after it sits for months mark it 90% or more off. Every once in a while I'm the lucky one who is there when it hits. I bought a lower red tool chest for $20. Then about 2 weeks ago the one GL Formula 409 was 25 cents each.

 

[metalart]

or, If you bought the batteries, Could you post a receipt picture so I could try and get them to price match?

 

[fm2176]

I'm at lowes (94505) found some levels on clearance

I just bought the Fatmax 24" level for $11.24, got the 48" one a couple of weeks ago for around $13.

 

[alxdgr8]

Blue Hawk 1.75-HP Variable Speed Plunge Corded Router with Table
Item #: 231428 | Model #: 7337
$69.99 Reg $99.99

Dremel Trio 10-Piece Multipurpose Rotary Tool Kit
Item #: 148844 | Model #: 6800-01
No longer available on Lowes.com
$54 Reg $79

Kreg K5 Pocket-Hole System
Item #580629 Model #K5
No longer available on Lowes.com
$84 Reg $140

Frigidaire 8-Bottle Black Freestanding Wine Chiller
Item #: 326325 | Model #: LFWC08T5LB
$49.99 Reg $99.99

Also looks like they're already getting rid of some of the Southwire stuff, saw quite a few things on clearance.

 

[BigGMC]

Also looks like they're already getting rid of some of the Southwire stuff, saw quite a few things on clearance.

Really? Out here the local store just finished a set up of the new Southwire display.... picked up some Ideal tools on closeout for dirt cheap.
Can never figure Lowe's & HD out

 

[drwheels]

One store was overhauling the garage cabinet aisle. The displays were half price.

 

[ishiboo]

Bunch of Square D markdowns, mainly value packs. All 30% off. Both QO and Homeline.

Too many to post/list, search "Square D" on Lowes.com

 

[KSeriesChevy]

Went to Lowe's today and got a bostitch 32 inch level for 10 bucks and a Swanson 48 inch level for 10 bucks and a 48 inch bostitch level for 12.50

 

[loranger]

Yep, Bostitch just went to 75% off around me. Lots of 72" and 78" ones for around $20! The little torpedo levels were down to $5.

 

[alxdgr8]

Spyder 3-Pack Bi-Metal Reciprocating Saw Blade Set [teeth all the way around the blade for plunge cuts]
Item #: 218477 | Model #: 200008
This item is no longer available on Lowes.com.
$2.05 Reg $21.97

Utilitech 7.5-Watt (40W Equivalent) A19 Medium Base Dimmable Warm White LED Bulb
Item #: 472703 | Model #: LA19DMLEDG2
$3.49 Reg $6.98

Maglite LED Handheld Flashlight
Item #: 117742 | Model #: IP22LPH
$16.48 Reg $21.97

 

[alxdgr8]

Stanley 20-ft Beam Cross-Line Laser Level
Item #: 253310 | Model #: 253319
$12.00
Was: $47.98

 

[JonnyC]

There was only one clearance level left at my local store and it was a 4' Swanson for $6.25. Also picked up a Swanson combo square for 1.50.

 

[19Vert64]

Ordered some of the 75% off levels online with free in store pick up then tagged on the $10 off $50 promo code to make the deal a little sweeter

 

[stage20]

i had been keeping tabs on them at half off waiting to drop more. went in the other morning, still half off. went back after work to get supplies for the next day and they were all gone. must have marked them down sometime in the day and im sure people had a field day with the price. there was a long bostitch left. i think it was the long one. 8ft or close to it. it was marked down from 89 to 24 but i have no use for that long of a level.

 

[928'er]

Also looks like they're already getting rid of some of the Southwire stuff, saw quite a few things on clearance.

They should just throw all that **** away. MAJOR faux pas...

 

[nicksnothereman]

Got a 2 piece kobalt small knife and multi tool set for a paltry 45 cents. Both are decent...well at least 22.5 cents a piece decent.

#lolwhat

 

[djb2]

They should just throw all that **** away. MAJOR faux pas...

The San Jose airport Lowes only had two items with a yellow tag, and they weren't marked down very much. Still, I found it curious that a recently introduced product line would have something on clearance so quickly.

I wonder how long it takes before they decide they screwed up?

With Southwire, it really looked as if they were cramming it down everyone's throat. If they respected their customers, they would have introduced a few high quality tools and let them establish their own reputation. Instead they eliminated all of the old-line tools and introduced an new brand of Chinese made tools at the same price point. They must have believed their customers were spending $30 for a pair of pliers at Lowes when their customers were spending $30 for Klein pliers that happened to be sold at Lowes.

Here is my take: Guys that spend $30+ on a hand tool aren't doing that because they believe that's what pliers cost. They are more likely than most people to know where to get $1 and $5 pliers. They are spending the money because they want Klein (or Knipex) pliers, just like the previous pair that lasted a decade of hard use. If they wanted to take a risk and switch brands, there are plenty of brands that claim equivalent quality and cost much less.

"You ordered filet mignon. Here is chuck steak. It's the same shape, from the same animal and nutritionally equivalent, so we are still charging you $80. And here is that grape juice you ordered as well."

 

[dv8customs]

Just cleared out the last two Bostitch levels at my local store. Got a 29" for $5 and a 78" for $21

 

[Rocky98Formula]

Went to Lowe's today and got a bostitch 32 inch level for 10 bucks and a Swanson 48 inch level for 10 bucks and a 48 inch bostitch level for 12.50

How would you compare the quality/feel of the 48" Swanson to the 48" Bostitch?

 

[fivespdcat]

I picked up one of the swanson levels only because it was cheap. I don't think I would ever pay the full price for it though. It's pretty lightweight, but that may be a feature. I also now have 3 48" levels, why I'm not sure...

 

[goodysgotacuda]

Just cleared out the last two Bostitch levels at my local store. Got a 29" for $5 and a 78" for $21

Wow, that's cheap. Our store was cleaned out a week or two ago at 50%

 

[Brians VWss]

Just picked up the Kobalt direct drive ratchet with the 14 pieces multi socket for 9.98. This set has been on sale for 19.99 for awhile I guess they were not moving at that price. I figured I'd try it out for $10. I need to replace the water pump on my Jeep so I'll try it out and report back. If It does well I'll put It In the vIse and put a 10 foot cheater pIpe on It untIl It breaks and vIdeotape It.



Just kidding on the 2nd part