Dewalt free 5.0 ah battery with tool purchase (HD in-store late March)

99Red

Mar 10, 2021 6:58 PM

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99RedMar 10, 2021 6:58 PM

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Quote from TomekG

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That would be great. What you think of impact wrench (for working on car) and router?

I use my 887 dewalt impact to work on my vehicle all the time. Perfect tool. Even takes off lug nuts as well.

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IncompletePerfect

Mar 10, 2021 6:59 PM

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IncompletePerfectMar 10, 2021 6:59 PM

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Quote from dark_velocities

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Gotcha, that's really helpful, you saved me from making the wrong choice here. Thanks!

No problem at all.

If you need one of the other tools on this list, it will be worth it if you are in need of it and a battery. IMO the 5ah are Dewalt's best 20v overall.

Good luck on your endeavors Smilie

djgemi9i

Mar 10, 2021 7:21 PM

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djgemi9iMar 10, 2021 7:21 PM

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Anyone have a clue as to start date? I been wanting a finish nailer, would be a great price.

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scubasasquatch

Mar 10, 2021 8:30 PM

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scubasasquatchMar 10, 2021 8:30 PM

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Quote from IncompletePerfect

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Well, the atomic and XR are virtually identical. Same size, weight, etc. However, the motor in the atomic seems to be made from old cereal boxes lol. It burns out FAST!!!

Also, if patient, and diligent, its not uncommon to find the XR on sale <$100. And the XR is exceptional for the value.

All the atomics are a gimmick. No one understands why they exist other than to fool people.

Do some research on the XR vs atomic, and look into the atomics in general. The 12v Dewalts are MUCH better than their 20v atomic. I'm amazed they haven't been yanked off the shelves tbh.

Sadly, as a dewalt fan, they have made realllly bad choices the past few years. Their steps to evolve, in order to compete, have been (mostly) miserable failures. The only good things they did with their tools has been the 60v advantage lineup. The Atomic, and Bluetooth aspects, were just plain silly. And they reallllly pushed those way too hard.

Personally, I feel the Atomic tools would not exist if the Covid lockdowns were never a thing. Many people took to doing repairs around their home, and ended up buying into the Atomic series based on name alone.

So I highly recommend the XR oscillating tool. I'd rather use a Harbor freight oscillating tool over the Atomic line.

Head over to YouTube and search "dewalt atomic vs XR oscillating". But beware... if you watch any of the VCG videos, skip the first 90% of the video as it will just be repetitive babbling lol.

I specifically avoid VCG because, if nothing else I hate the click-baitey nature of their channel. Project Farm has fantastic side-by-side fair comparisons. AVE if you want hilarious commentary and a peek at the manufacturing logistics of these companies.

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Abs4155

Mar 10, 2021 8:42 PM

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Abs4155Mar 10, 2021 8:42 PM

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Quote from agent797

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Anyone able to confirm if this works with the Pole Saw? Really don't need the battery but if I can get the saw cheaper, I'm in. Sell the battery online

I second this question. I am eyeing the pole saw and pole trimmer head attachment. Both are bare tools. It would be sweet if I can get each with free a battery and return the battery for a great price.

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Bradyj23

Mar 10, 2021 9:11 PM

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Bradyj23Mar 10, 2021 9:11 PM

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Quote from Abs4155

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I second this question. I am eyeing the pole saw and pole trimmer head attachment. Both are bare tools. It would be sweet if I can get each with free a battery and return the battery for a great price.

I dont think anyone knows. OP said he just saw the display. The picture doesn't give a date. But at the very bottom it says More at HomeDepot.com. So....who knows what else will be offered.

jstpsntym

Mar 10, 2021 9:26 PM

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jstpsntymMar 10, 2021 9:26 PM

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Subscribing to this thread. Interested in random orbit sander and compact router. Into Makita but haven't seen much on sale since the holidays.

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EcoCheap

Mar 10, 2021 11:02 PM

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EcoCheapMar 10, 2021 11:02 PM

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Quote from Scoreracing

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Awesome! DCF890B is on sale with battery. I'll do the battery return on this guy and 11% HD rebate that's going on again.

This will go nicely with the DCF894B and DCF899B I got for $59 and $97 respectively after selling the batteries, chargers and bags in the kits. The 899 was in-store purchase with 11% off.

The DCF894B is exactly what I'm hoping for in this deal. When did you get that screaming deal? How has that detent pin worked out for you?

The 3/8" impact wrench sounds good, but I figure I'd go one more step up in power without going crazy with the 899.

scowl

Mar 10, 2021 11:37 PM

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scowlMar 10, 2021 11:37 PM

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Quote from wilmer007

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but wouldn't they just say you can't return a free item unless you return all the bundle items for a full refund. that's what they should do so that you would have to get a store credit without a receipt.

well that's what they're going to do now with slickdeals talking about it.

Kruzifix

Mar 10, 2021 11:51 PM

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KruzifixMar 10, 2021 11:51 PM

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Quote from big_jay71

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When you purchase a tool that comes with a free battery, on the receipt there will be a stated "value" of the battery for return purposes. So, for example, you purchase the $299 finish nailer and the return value listed for the battery is $100, you can then go back to the store and return the battery and they will refund the $100, making the value of the nailer you bought now $199.

Gotcha. Thanks!

emp

Mar 11, 2021 12:25 AM

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empMar 11, 2021 12:25 AM

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Quote from TheMothaDucker

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ask yourself why they *should*
because it bothers people that someone would rather not spend $100 for a product they don't need?
The best option would be to offer a gift card or you know instant discount instead of the battery but that's too easy for corporate isn't it? Simping for corporate home depot, that's a new one.

read the t&c and find out if that's what they did, companies are aware this is done and if they don't write it in that's their choice. Like HD.

I also believe it has to do with taxes and revenue/deductions. I believe if you offer B1G1F if you don't break it down to pricing each item you (they) must pay sales tax on the estimated value of the item + the full price that you paid for the non free tool. If you make each line item discounted then you are only dealing with simple sold price.

ie, $300 + free means tax/revenue on $300 + estimated cost of battery, let's say $100? = $400.
If break down by line item then it's $200 + $100 so = $300.

I could be wrong on that but I remember seeing something along those lines when researching a related tax question.

It's also more complicated to handle if you make it that bundle must be returned together as then they need to design a whole arbitrary bundling system that will end up creating a whole other set of issues to handle. Doing it with discounts is much simpler since you just need to have simple rules, if skuA and skuB then apply discount and you're done. Of course if enough people use the return loophole with that then it will be worth implementing a fix for it, for now it seems like they don't have enough abusers to fix it. Although they have cracked down on no-receipt returns so that is the first step to controlling the return loophole.

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XHuD

Mar 11, 2021 12:50 AM

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XHuDMar 11, 2021 12:50 AM

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Quote from djgemi9i

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Anyone have a clue as to start date? I been wanting a finish nailer, would be a great price.

Buy first and return it later. You have 90 days to do so.

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AmusedSpaniel956

Mar 11, 2021 1:12 AM

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AmusedSpaniel956Mar 11, 2021 1:12 AM

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These prices legit or you pull them out your @#$? Seems almost too good on some

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AmusedSpaniel956

Mar 11, 2021 1:15 AM

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AmusedSpaniel956Mar 11, 2021 1:15 AM

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Quote from Scoreracing

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Awesome! DCF890B is on sale with battery. I'll do the battery return on this guy and 11% HD rebate that's going on again.

This will go nicely with the DCF894B and DCF899B I got for $59 and $97 respectively after selling the batteries, chargers and bags in the kits. The 899 was in-store purchase with 11% off.

Don't expect rebate. Never worked for me

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tomwil

Mar 11, 2021 1:17 AM

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tomwilMar 11, 2021 1:17 AM

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Quote from XHuD

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Buy first and return it later. You have 90 days to do so.

You actually have 180 days. The return policy change to 90 days starts March 15th.

https://www.homedepot.com/c/Return_Policy

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