SEARS - Craftsman 12'' 4 Amp Electric Weed Trimmer - $19.99 (Reg $39.99)

Bought it. Perfect for my 2 yr old niece....

After several months of cancellations, slow ordering process(es), bad phone/store customer service and then finally this incident... I just flipped.

Here's my story: so, after they cancelled THIS order I got so effin' pissed off at Sears/Kmart (and their INACCURATE and painfully slow and arduous joke of a website(s)), that I just decided (against my sane judgment) to march right down there and grab one of these $20 trimmers right off the shelf... and then walk right out of the store with it. You see, even though my local Sears cancelled my order, I KNEW they had them in stock - I could just feel it in my bones (also, they've done this to me before - cancelled, and then I walk in a day later and see 6 or 7 on the shelf).

And that's just what I did. No one stopped me... no one. It was getting a little dark outside so I figured I'd get tackled by someone with a Sears uniform on before I reached my truck. But the geniuses at Sears probably just didn't care... and just watched me walk out.

I figured hey, they don't really care about selling anything there so why should they care about anyone stealing anything right out from underneath their own noses? I still can't believe I not only did what I did... but that I was THAT mad that I did it. I swear, I think at least 2 or 3 slack-jawed employees watched me just waltz out the sliding front doors with this thing. Unbelievable.

Of course, I am going to return it first thing in the morning - but I thought I'd get this off my chest to all of you (my meltdown, my remorse, and my confession). I hope they seriously don't prosecute me... I know some of them in there by face - I almost hope they ban me from Sears for life. Would make things a lot easier and save me soooo much time.

Don't get me wrong, I love Sears/Craftsman items and they do offer a lot of nice things periodically at great discount prices. But dealing with them (the store/the website/customer service via Phone/chat/email/in-store) - the whole ball of wax - has driven me to be a thief - well, that is the LAST STRAW.

Wish me luck in the morning.

Does this come with any line?

Quote from jmdubya : After several months of cancellations, slow ordering process(es), bad phone/store customer service and then finally this incident... I just flipped.

So I can get this for free? YMMV I assume.

For $20, let it go...if you can't, just drop it off by the door and run.

Quote from jmdubya : Wish me luck in the morning.

damn man. Good luck. Tell them you were off your meds.

Awesome!! In for 1!!!

Quote from jmdubya : After several months of cancellations, slow ordering process(es), bad phone/store customer service and then finally this incident... I just flipped. Here's my story: so, after they cancelled THIS order I got so effin' pissed off at Sears/Kmart (and their INACCURATE and painfully slow and arduous joke of a website(s)), that I just decided (against my sane judgment) to march right down there and grab one of these $20 trimmers right off the shelf... and then walk right out of the store with it. You see, even though my local Sears cancelled my order, I KNEW they had them in stock - I could just feel it in my bones (also, they've done this to me before - cancelled, and then I walk in a day later and see 6 or 7 on the shelf). And that's just what I did. No one stopped me... no one. It was getting a little dark outside so I figured I'd get tackled by someone with a Sears uniform on before I reached my truck. But the geniuses at Sears probably just didn't care... and just watched me walk out. I figured hey, they don't really care about selling anything there so why should they care about anyone stealing anything right out from underneath their own noses? I still can't believe I not only did what I did... but that I was THAT mad that I did it. I swear, I think at least 2 or 3 slack-jawed employees watched me just waltz out the sliding front doors with this thing. Unbelievable. Of course, I am going to return it first thing in the morning - but I thought I'd get this off my chest to all of you (my meltdown, my remorse, and my confession). I hope they seriously don't prosecute me... I know some of them in there by face - I almost hope they ban me from Sears for life. Would make things a lot easier and save me soooo much time. Don't get me wrong, I love Sears/Craftsman items and they do offer a lot of nice things periodically at great discount prices. But dealing with them (the store/the website/customer service via Phone/chat/email/in-store) - the whole ball of wax - has driven me to be a thief - well, that is the LAST STRAW. Wish me luck in the morning.

Someone drank too much coffee!

Still have the one my dad passed down to me. Still works great, not sure just how old it even is. Probably from the 80's. I'll be spending the $20 on string eventually, the trimmer itself may never die.

Quote from ozmotion : they are still under the 1 yr warranty and so could actually do the exchange ethically

But...that's not as fun.

I had a power cord trimmer for years. After a hard days of yard work it's pretty painful rolling up the power cord... my next one will likely be battery or gas. Any suggestions?

Quote from AZSMOKER : Got the hedger last week, now the weed trimmer this week. Thanks! Now I can get the HOA off of my back. I forgot it last time, but if you have a Chase card don't forget the 5% cash back when you go through the rewards mall!

Quote from Charpai : for Chase Ultimate Rewards folks, go thru the mall for 10x bonus points on this using your Chase Sapphire, INK!, Freedom, or INK! Plus cards...

Thanks for the heads-up! Yet when I log into the UR mall and am about to head into Sears, I see this:

Sears.com Terms & Conditions
Not eligible on Home Delivery Charges, Auto Services, PA & Installation, Master Protection Agreements, Take With, Protection Plans, Sears auctions, Landsend.com, PartsDirect, Craftsman, Kenmore or Outlet purchases.

So now I wonder if it will work.

Nice find. I am tall so the telescopic shaft is nice. Have a gas craftsman that works great, but this electric is great for smaller jobs and convienant. Gas is powerful and sometimes it takes more than a few pulls on the string to start. I hate that.

Quote from jmdubya : After several months of cancellations, slow ordering process(es), bad phone/store customer service and then finally this incident... I just flipped. Here's my story: so, after they cancelled THIS order I got so effin' pissed off at Sears/Kmart (and their INACCURATE and painfully slow and arduous joke of a website(s)), that I just decided (against my sane judgment) to march right down there and grab one of these $20 trimmers right off the shelf... and then walk right out of the store with it. You see, even though my local Sears cancelled my order, I KNEW they had them in stock - I could just feel it in my bones (also, they've done this to me before - cancelled, and then I walk in a day later and see 6 or 7 on the shelf). And that's just what I did. No one stopped me... no one. It was getting a little dark outside so I figured I'd get tackled by someone with a Sears uniform on before I reached my truck. But the geniuses at Sears probably just didn't care... and just watched me walk out. I figured hey, they don't really care about selling anything there so why should they care about anyone stealing anything right out from underneath their own noses? I still can't believe I not only did what I did... but that I was THAT mad that I did it. I swear, I think at least 2 or 3 slack-jawed employees watched me just waltz out the sliding front doors with this thing. Unbelievable. Of course, I am going to return it first thing in the morning - but I thought I'd get this off my chest to all of you (my meltdown, my remorse, and my confession). I hope they seriously don't prosecute me... I know some of them in there by face - I almost hope they ban me from Sears for life. Would make things a lot easier and save me soooo much time. Don't get me wrong, I love Sears/Craftsman items and they do offer a lot of nice things periodically at great discount prices. But dealing with them (the store/the website/customer service via Phone/chat/email/in-store) - the whole ball of wax - has driven me to be a thief - well, that is the LAST STRAW. Wish me luck in the morning.

just tell them you were sleep walking.

thanks, in for 1. have to wait 8-10 days for delivery to my local store