The latest sign inside Lowe's updates the leaf blower to item # 1504978
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-24-Volt-Max-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-Electric-Leaf-Blower/1001223198
And no longer pictures the following items as free tools for this offer ending 5/3/2020
3/8 ratchet wrench: 1332911
Die grinder: 1332914
One handed reciprocating saw: 961861
Rotary tool: 1332913
Angle grinder: 790025
Online continues to only offer the Circular saw: 672830
And no longer pictures the following items as free tools for this offer ending 5/3/2020
3/8 ratchet wrench: 1332911
Die grinder: 1332914
One handed reciprocating saw: 961861
Rotary tool: 1332913
Angle grinder: 790025
Online continues to only offer the Circular saw: 672830
Bummer, I would have picked up the 3/8 ratchet this time..
Bummer, I would have picked up the 3/8 ratchet this time..
I finally bit and bought into this deal. Saw the same poster as the other posted, far less tools in the free selection. Tried ringing up the ratchet and still free. Might want to get in sooner than later, they will likely just change the free tool.
You might want to try it anyway - just because it's not on the sign doesn't necessarily mean it's not in the promo.
True that.
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I finally bit and bought into this deal. Saw the same poster as the other posted, far less tools in the free selection. Tried ringing up the ratchet and still free. Might want to get in sooner than later, they will likely just change the free tool.
Thanks for verifying! I'll get there today. BS said they have two locally.
The shopvac is applealing. I'm heavily invested with kobalt 24v line with 7 tools and 10 batteries.
10 batteries?? Wow. Yeah, yesterday I bought the 3/8 ratchet and the air blower for air mattresses, very happy with both. Air blower was only $30 and although I specifically bought it for an airmattress, it does a good job of just blowing dust away, i'll be using it way more than expected.
Lowes is replacing Kobalt with Craftsman. I would stay away from Kobalt brand all together. All one needs to do is to go to Lows and you will see a very small segment of Kobalt tools and several aisles of Craftsman tools.
I like Kobalt tools but at this point would stay away from anything that has a warranty.
Then why is Kobalt creating they're prograde XTR line?
Then why is Kobalt creating they're prograde XTR line?
The xtr line is geared more towards professionals/contractors, people that will use the tools everyday. The normal line will still be more than enough for the average homeowner.
Then why is Kobalt creating they're prograde XTR line?
it does not matter what Kobalt is doing if Lowes has no plan for it's future. take a look at the history of the Kobalt hand tools . . . it was an overnight decision to get rid of it (walk into any Lowes and you will see the evidence of it).
you can also see Lowes priority to each brand. Craftsman takes all the prime sale location and Kobalt takes the dusty backstage. how long do you think this will last before the inevitable.
look, we can speculate about it all day long, what we do know is that Craftsman is a household name that sells, Kobalt is not. Lowes has reduced Kobalt's already small market presence to practically zero by killing Kobalt's hand tools, and Lowes has displayed signs of no hesitation of killing Kobalt as a brand.
Kobalt will now have to fend for itself, and with such disadvantage to Craftsman (Lowes new fan brand) I personally think the writing is on the wall.
Lowes is replacing Kobalt with Craftsman. I would stay away from Kobalt brand all together. All one needs to do is to go to Lows and you will see a very small segment of Kobalt tools and several aisles of Craftsman tools.
I like Kobalt tools but at this point would stay away from anything that has a warranty.
do a search on both brands for say "hand tools". you will see the local available inventory of kobalt is significantly lower than craftsman. most kobalt needs to be shipped to store, or check other stores. you can also tell what is selling the most because craftsman items have more reviews in contrast kobalt per item has less reviews.
now that many people are shopping online, kobalt may get a bit more traffic . . . but inside the store it's clear which brand is getting all the priority.
Thanks for that, I've had really bad luck with Ryobi.
Every Ryobi I've purchased has failed in less than 4 or 5 month. They always find a way to refuse the warranty. I wonder if Ryobi is getting pushed of out business by other higher quality tools?
That may explain Ryobi's typical refusal to honor warranty.
Do you have any contacts at Ryobi who might be able to help me get them to honor their warranty?
If you bought it with a credit card, they might be able to help you.
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Circular saw : 672830
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-2...1000604939 [lowes.com]
3/8 ratchet wrench :1332911
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-2...1001062812 [lowes.com]
Die grinder : 1332914
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-2...1001062832 [lowes.com]
Leaf Blower: 1157558
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-2...1000698060 [lowes.com]
Jobsite fan: 1176102
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-H...1000822200 [lowes.com]
3/8 impact : 672828
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-B...1000604933 [lowes.com]
Blower : 961862
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-2...1000373053 [lowes.com]
One handed reciprocating saw: 961861
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-C...1000374033 [lowes.com]
1/2" impact : 836360
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-2...1000180491 [lowes.com]
Vaccuum : 1051234
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-2...1000638925 [lowes.com]
Rotary tool : 1332913
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-1...1001062822 [lowes.com]
Angle grinder : 790025
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-5...1000660979 [lowes.com]
Oscillating tool : 790023
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-1...1000374005 [lowes.com]
4A battery : 761710
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-2...1000573007 [lowes.com]
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-24-Volt-Max-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-Electric-Leaf-Blower/1001223198
And no longer pictures the following items as free tools for this offer ending 5/3/2020
3/8 ratchet wrench: 1332911
Die grinder: 1332914
One handed reciprocating saw: 961861
Rotary tool: 1332913
Angle grinder: 790025
Online continues to only offer the Circular saw: 672830
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-2...1001223198
And no longer pictures the following items as free tools for this offer ending 5/3/2020
3/8 ratchet wrench: 1332911
Die grinder: 1332914
One handed reciprocating saw: 961861
Rotary tool: 1332913
Angle grinder: 790025
Online continues to only offer the Circular saw: 672830
I finally bit and bought into this deal. Saw the same poster as the other posted, far less tools in the free selection. Tried ringing up the ratchet and still free. Might want to get in sooner than later, they will likely just change the free tool.
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I like Kobalt tools but at this point would stay away from anything that has a warranty.
Then why is Kobalt creating they're prograde XTR line?
The xtr line is geared more towards professionals/contractors, people that will use the tools everyday. The normal line will still be more than enough for the average homeowner.
you can also see Lowes priority to each brand. Craftsman takes all the prime sale location and Kobalt takes the dusty backstage. how long do you think this will last before the inevitable.
look, we can speculate about it all day long, what we do know is that Craftsman is a household name that sells, Kobalt is not. Lowes has reduced Kobalt's already small market presence to practically zero by killing Kobalt's hand tools, and Lowes has displayed signs of no hesitation of killing Kobalt as a brand.
Kobalt will now have to fend for itself, and with such disadvantage to Craftsman (Lowes new fan brand) I personally think the writing is on the wall.
I like Kobalt tools but at this point would stay away from anything that has a warranty.
now that many people are shopping online, kobalt may get a bit more traffic . . . but inside the store it's clear which brand is getting all the priority.
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Every Ryobi I've purchased has failed in less than 4 or 5 month. They always find a way to refuse the warranty. I wonder if Ryobi is getting pushed of out business by other higher quality tools?
That may explain Ryobi's typical refusal to honor warranty.
Do you have any contacts at Ryobi who might be able to help me get them to honor their warranty?
If you bought it with a credit card, they might be able to help you.