This could probably become new thread, but I want to discuss Zoro prices and deals.
Has anyone else noticed an increase in some of Zoro's prices recently? I've noticed a toolbox I recently purchased went up by $370. A socket set I recently purchased went up by $20. And some ratcheting wrench sets that I left in my cart have gone up by $10. Too bad I didn't snag them before the price increase.
So I question the recent price increases. Is Zoro a top seller now and can start increasing their prices due to their store specific demand? They are still some of, if not the best prices around. Throw in the promos and their's no comparison. Hope the price increases will stop and settle out here for another year or so. And I'm really hoping the deals train is not coming to a full halt.
Speaking of the deals; did anyone else get a survey specifically referring to their promo deals this morning? I did and I filled it out. I wont disclose my answers (I really don't remember them all) but want to hear other opinions and thoughts on Zoro's recent little revamping of things.
I find Zoro's prices are often pretty high on a lot of tools, compared to other sites. The 25% off helps to make some purchases a good deal, and so I'll purchase when it makes sense.
For example, I just used a 25% off code to buy a new chain saw (Echo CS 590). I could buy it locally at a dealer for an everyday price of $389.99, plus tax, which is a lot of saw for the money. Zoro's regular price for this saw is $431.59, which is pretty high! I believe that's over msrp... But, with the coupon, damned tax, and free shipping it came to $345 shipped; good deal.
Echo's doing this one day, 20% off (msrp) deal, but I would have had to wait until sometime in June for my local dealer to have the promo. So, I took the Zoro deal because I've got some work to do now. With the 25% off code through Zoro I ended up paying about $4 more than the local deal would have been if I had waited. But, Zoro got me the saw within two days, and I already finished my project (before it gets too hot around here....). I would have liked to buy through the local guy, but couldn't wait for the deal, and money is very tight right now.
So, you do need to be sure to compare prices, because they can be pretty high at Zoro. The 25% coupon usually can make up for this, and you can get a decent deal. I hate that I have to pay state tax with Zoro, you guys that don't have it good...
And yes, I got the survey, as well. Told them their prices were high, so they should send the 25% coupons more often, and have them last longer!
BTW, Echo makes a great saw, best bang for the buck IMO. I've got a Stihl and now a couple of Echos, and I am very pleased with the quality/performance of the Echos.
