Good news, Sears has managed to once again kick the can down the road a while longer - they've gotten another 2-year extension on paying back some loans.
Sears.com hot deals and clearance thread
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5 new store closings were announced today (June 6), adding to last week's list of 63. (This is presumably some of the 9 originally-planned that had been held back last week. Rumor is that the reason these were given a temporary reprieve last week was a shortage of liquidation companies' capacity to handle these locations.) Liquidations for these are scheduled to begin June 22 and run through early September.
- Sears #1263 - 425 UNION ST, WATERBURY, CT
- Sears #1022 - OAK VIEW MALL, OMAHA, NE
- Sears #1077 - 3601 SOUTHERN AVE, SHREVEPORT, LA
- Sears #2677 - PIERRE BOSSIER MALL, BOSSIER CITY, LA
- Sears #1116 - 4800 MILLHAVEN ROAD, MONROE, LA
http://www.ksla.com/story/38364575/sears-closing-3-north-la-stores
https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/n...l-store-and-two-shreveport-bossier/678534002/
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ineedtools
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Craftsman Extreme Grip 3/8" Drive Ratchet
$16.49
ssin: 00911678000P
Craftsman 3PC LINE CLAMP PLIER SET
$18.22
ssin: 00949288000P
Craftsman 26 Leaf Offset Gauge
$6.59
ssin: 00940802000P
Craftsman 36 Leaf Combination Gauge
$6.59
ssin: 00940811000P
btoonsis
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I'm in the same boat ($90+ points expiring on Sunday). Looking at this:
Borescope - $54.20
http://www.sears.com/borescope/p-03482027000P
It's not a Hot Buy, so can probably use a $10 off $40 or $10 off $50 coupon. Someone pulled the trigger on it back a month or so ago... said it was a rebadged Extech and thought it worked pretty well.
2manytools
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Of course the GearWrenxh 3/8 Impact 44-piece set is no longer available. Dropped to $66ish last week, only noticed b/c its on my WinIt list, but hasn't been in stock. A few GW items I've been looking at seem to longer appear either. I had thought Sears & GW were still on good or at least adequate relationship.
Cruzan80
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Yes, the Craftsman folding bolt cutters are definitely made by Olympia. But the reason I slightly favor the Olympia-branded version is, after reading all the reviews of all the sizes of both brands on both Sears.com and Amazonmonths ago, I learned that the Olympia versions have adjustable bolts in the heads so the cutting edges can be realigned over time as needed, but the Craftsman versions are riveted in place, unable to be readjusted for longer life. I would've gone with the Craftsman 24" version if I'd been ready to make a purchase during its less-than-1-day time at nearly half off a month or so ago, but for the usual $2 difference I'd go with Olympia. I also decided that the 24" version is the best balance of size and versatility (reviews indicate the shorter lengths aren't powerful enough for larger bolts and most locks and metal cables, just stuff like wire closet shelving and tiny bolts).
My blades are adjustable. Just picked up today for the CM brand. However, they were used slightly before, and the handle on mine are wobbly (and of course it was the last set in the store...). Will be back to exchange when they get new stock in.
Great to know that the Craftsman-branded version is now equal to the Olympia-branded one, then!
Olympia must've finally convinced Sears that wasn't a corner worth cutting on their production.kasander
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I got the points on the Hanes offer and just spent another $30 on toiletries to get $30 cash back. I used a $5 off $50 and $15 in points to get the order down to $30 out of pocket.
2manytools
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What tool did you buy?
upgrading
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Didn't know what I wanted to get to take part in this deal and then I remembered the post below.
I went to the Kmart site and didn't use the Sears link just to be sure there would be no points issues.
http://www.kmart.com/startron-32-oz...t/p-082W007391179001P?redirectType=SKIP_LEVEL
I got 2 of these shipped since it is never in stock at my Kmart.
Used about $5 in points and the OOP total was $33.??
They have shipped it out already, so points have shown up.
If you need Startron this is a good deal and you can then spend the points at either Kmart or Sears.
kasander
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Not sure if you are being sarcastic or not... Nothing yet, just received my first $10 installment on the $30 back in points.
Maybe the boltcutters, if not, probably another knipex tool. I don't have the pliers-wrenches yet.
I use the GasBuddy card to get $0.15 back per gallon and usually play all the sweepstakes each day and can usually get up to $35 in two weeks before points expire. Then I buy a knipex tool for around $40 plus a filler for $5 for a total of $45. I use a $10 off $40 coupon and $35 in points to get a free item.
The only time I spend money OOP is when there is a 100% cash back in points offer such as the $20 Hanes deal or the current Kmart spend $30 get $30.
btoonsis
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I typically get mine about every other purchase... $10 off $40... $7 off $35 (which sometimes is actually $8 off $40 when to try to apply at checkout)... they'll appear at the bottom of the purchase confirmation page... as well as the e-mail receipt they send you.
You don't seem to have to spend anything out-of-pocket to get them... my last several purchases have all been made using points... but they still often generate more coupons... which is good, because I haven't gotten a FreeCash offer (other than from the Weekly Sweeps e-mail) in several weeks now.
There might be a $10 off $50 in Tools coupon floating around... I'll see if I can find it. And you can always try the $5 off $50 "SEARS5OFF50" code.
jsmeece
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If these points were $10 installments over the next three weeks, those points expire in 7 days, or the ones I got yesterday do. Purchased $30 worth of stuff from K-mart got $30 back in points over 3 installments over the next three weeks. By the time I get the next $10 in free points, the prior $10 will expire if I do not use them.
kasander
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Same here. I can probably win $10 per week in sweepstakes, so just need an additional $15 in points to avoid spending OOP and get free shipping. I get $0.15/gallon cashback in points on gas so I just need to buy 100 gallons of gas/week for the next couple weeks! Maybe I should spend my points on gas jugs...
I'm hoping there will be another 100% cashback offer in the next 2 weeks that I can take advantage of.
Find out that I am going to be in Louisville over weekend. Going to see if I can have some time to stop by at Sears over there. I have not been to this store, so it will be interesting to see what I can find. I usually do not pay attention to in-store-only deal, so let me know if there is anything worth buying.
All I need right now is two 5 gallon buckets to replace my broken ones lmao
All I need right now is two 5 gallon buckets to replace my broken ones lmao
I haven't spotted any good in-store-only deals lately that I recall. Just about everything I've looked at and/or bought in the last few weeks has been at an in-store price either equal to online price or higher. I like to buy in-store when I can, but I've had to get a lot of price matches to online lately. Some employees aren't as eager as others to do it, but they know they need to, to help their in-store sales stats.
You might want to check out their punch/chisel selection for remaining US-made stock, if you don't already have all the ones you want. (Look for my post a few days ago with a list of the options.) If you get the 6pc set I got a couple days ago, it will need a price-match, but buying in-store is the only way to be sure you get US.
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2manytools
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The Irwin Extendable Screwdriver dropped to $8.** in my store. I picked up a sharpening stone tonight that wasn't on sale, but it was the last one & I had a $5 off late pickup coupon to use. made in Mexico
The Irwin Extendable Screwdriver dropped to $8.** in my store. I picked up a sharpening stone tonight that wasn't on sale, but it was the last one & I had a $5 off late pickup coupon to use. made in Mexico
Oh, nice! If I hadn't already bought one a few months ago, I'd totally use my $8 off $8+ bounceback coupon (from last month to use this month) on that.
Still $12.42 online. $16.99 regular price, so it's probably 50% off in-store, like $8.49.
http://www.sears.com/irwin-extending-screwdriver-with-5-impact-bits/p-00952270000P
kandavel879
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Pls share if anyone has coupon for $40.
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Most Sears coupons/offers are not shareable, they are added to your account automatically by Sears when you shop there.
kandavel879
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I have got coupons from others on fb grps in the past. Yhey just have to copy the coupon number and share.
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2manytools
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There are both generic and customer specific coupons. Coupons that print out after a purchase in store are tied to your account. Coupons you find on retailmenot are going to be generic, or codes such as SEARS5OFF50.
btoonsis
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You can try texting "CRAFTSMAN" to 73277... they used to send back a $10 off $50 Tool purchase coupon.
I haven't tried that in a while... but when the Craftsman Club was a thing, you could get a coupon... then send them "STOP"... and try doing it all again a few weeks later.
EOC_Jason
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Also check your recent purchase emails... At the very bottom those coupon codes are usually valid for quite a while...
Yeah I saw your post Hexen. I had bought it online about 2-3 months ago (and yes it was made in China). I need a chisel at that time. Kinda wish I waited, but at time, I did not know I will be visiting any Sears in the near future. That is a great deal if one can get the US version.
There are 27 items in the Tools dept now marked as being part of a '2-day-only' online pre-Father's Day 'flash sale' (ends Sat 6/9). However, I know that some of them have been at these prices for longer than that for sure, because one of them is the $14.99-sale $25.99-regularly 6pc punch/chisel set we've been talking about all week. 
So I'm not sure which if any of the rest of these deals are actually new/good.
http://www.sears.com/deals/center/h...shsale&soldBy=sears&department=Tools&sort=asc
Worth a look:
$12.99 sale, $20.99 reg. - 24" magnetic level - http://www.sears.com/craftsman-cm-39454-mag-alum-level-24/p-00939454000P
$14.99 sale, $21.99 reg. - Evolv 3pc metal snips set - http://www.sears.com/craftsman-evolv-3-pc-aviation-snip-set/p-00903089000P
a few wrench sets half-off
$129.99 sale, $249.99 reg. - 55pc 1/2" drive impact socket set - http://www.sears.com/craftsman-55-pc-1-2-in-drive-dual-mark/p-00983127000P (this would also get you the $50 points back on $125+ OOP deal, if you don't use coupons/points to drop below that)
So I'm not sure which if any of the rest of these deals are actually new/good. http://www.sears.com/deals/center/h...shsale&soldBy=sears&department=Tools&sort=asc
Worth a look:
$12.99 sale, $20.99 reg. - 24" magnetic level - http://www.sears.com/craftsman-cm-39454-mag-alum-level-24/p-00939454000P
$14.99 sale, $21.99 reg. - Evolv 3pc metal snips set - http://www.sears.com/craftsman-evolv-3-pc-aviation-snip-set/p-00903089000P
a few wrench sets half-off
$129.99 sale, $249.99 reg. - 55pc 1/2" drive impact socket set - http://www.sears.com/craftsman-55-pc-1-2-in-drive-dual-mark/p-00983127000P (this would also get you the $50 points back on $125+ OOP deal, if you don't use coupons/points to drop below that)
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Bought a couple of the remaining US individual punches/chisels today, using my $8 off $8 coupon and some points.
Here's an in-store sale for you guys:
Craftsman 11pc Z-Driver Set
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-11pc-z-driver-set/p-00942366000P
$7.49 in-store sale (ends Sat 6/9), $8.24 online sale, $14.99 regularly
I bit at $8.99 a month ago, bah.
Here's an in-store sale for you guys:
Craftsman 11pc Z-Driver Set
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-11pc-z-driver-set/p-00942366000P
$7.49 in-store sale (ends Sat 6/9), $8.24 online sale, $14.99 regularly
I bit at $8.99 a month ago, bah.
snickers muncher
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I received an e-mail from Sears stating that my cabinet order was canceled. The problem is: Total Charged 106.99
Total Credited 77.02
I assume it is because of spending the 30 bucks back earned from the canceled purchase. Currently chatting and Sears says that is the issue and do not wish to refund the total amount.
Suggestions?
Thanks.
Total Credited 77.02
I assume it is because of spending the 30 bucks back earned from the canceled purchase. Currently chatting and Sears says that is the issue and do not wish to refund the total amount.
Suggestions?
Thanks.
If you already spent the points-back you received as a result of a later-cancelled order, just be glad the rest of your refund was large enough to absorb it, or you'd be left with a negative account balance that can be difficult to come back from.
snickers muncher
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They offered to give me $30 bucks in points good for a year, but after further stern discussion they said that they will put in for a full refund. If it doesn't go through I guess I contact my credit card people and dispute the charge.
XJPat
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I disagree with Hexen above. I would tell them you want the entire amount charged back and to make your points go negative. I view points as fifty cents on the dollar at best.
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Personally I value my ongoing account usability enough to want to avoid going negative if at all possible, but it's up to you. And a credit card chargeback would be a high risk of a complete shutdown, I think.snickers muncher
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The closest Sears is over an hour away from me. Before these purchases I bought from Sears every three years or so---I do have a large collection of Craftsman tools built up over the years and a few appliances however. They should fulfill their agreements. Their ineptness should not be my problem.
I also disagree with Hexen, but on somewhat different grounds. Sears created the entire problem and I think the way Sears does this is a deceptive and illegal consumer practice.
Sears offers a significant points back incentive (in this case $30 of points) for the customer to make a purchase. Sears then puts the points into the customer’s account with the stipulation that the points will expire BEFORE Sears delivers the originally purchased product. Other than see these incentive points disappear, the customer has no option but to use them to make another purchase within the timeframe that Sears demands.
Then, contrary to the wishes of the customer, Sears cancels the original transaction and claws back the points incentive at full retail value. In other words, the customer was deceived into paying cash for the second transaction.
If Sears pulls this stunt on any GJ member they should advise Sears that they are going to file a consumer practices complaint with their state’s attorney general. Then file that complaint. If Sears or SYW retaliates by cancelling their SYW account, that’s grounds for a second complaint.
Sears can easily avoid this problem by either not awarding the incentive points until after Sears delivers the original purchase or giving the customer the right to not use the incentive points until after that delivery.
2manytools
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****, better check to see if mine is cancelled. Probably. I'd rather be negative, they won't close the account for that I don't think. Just all your wins will go towards your balance for a while. Don't have worry about points expiring. I was really excited to get the cabinet too.
Despite making transactions with a sinking ghost ship you really can't have it both ways either. IMO its too risky shopping at Sears at this time looking for "fools gold" in points. If it has to be a Sears deal go for the instant bucks off make the transaction and be happy.
If you have a store nearby, then you may want to check if they have some remaining USA stock on hand:
Craftsman 6 piece Chisel Set $14.99
2 pin punches, 2 cold chisels, 1 lineup tool, and 1 center punch
Scored a USA set from a store.
Already have all these sizes, but pin punches have a tendency to break more than other types.
When I had more Sears stores around, I would visit all of them to get the varied local sale prices from each store. Plus, combining discount coupons and surprise points lured me into placing a lot more online orders.
Unfortunately, Sears has been moving away from the dollar-off model, and has been pushing harder on earning bonus points.