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Mar 10, 2021 2:36 PM

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

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Mid-/late March promo. Update: 3/29/21 https://slickdeals.net/f/14887111-dewalt-free-5-0-ah-battery-with-tool-purchase-hd-in-store-late-march?p=146036641#post146036641

IN STORE ONLY (afaik)

Local HD store prematurely set up a display for Dewalt - free 5.0ah max battery with tool purchase.

Assuming this breaks down into line items, expected price in parentheses with tool price then battery price.

XR Angled finishing nailer $269 (174 tool/95 batt) CONFIRMED https://www.homedepot.com/p/206528524

XR Compact Router $199 (113.80 tool/85 batt) https://www.homedepot.com/p/305964582

XR 3/8 in. Impact Wrench $149 (74.5 tool/74.5 batt) https://www.homedepot.com/p/301274922

ATOMIC Oscillating Multi-Tool $129 (60 tool/69 batt) https://www.homedepot.com/p/308959619

XR 5 in. Random Orbital Sander $129 (60 tool/ 69 batt) CONFIRMED https://www.homedepot.com/p/305585327

MAX 11 in. Jobsite Fan $119 (53 tool/66 batt) https://www.homedepot.com/p/303585080
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Mid-/late March promo. Update: 3/29/21 https://slickdeals.net/f/14887111-dewalt-free-5-0-ah-battery-with-tool-purchase-hd-in-store-late-march?p=146036641#post146036641

IN STORE ONLY (afaik)

Local HD store prematurely set up a display for Dewalt - free 5.0ah max battery with tool purchase.

Assuming this breaks down into line items, expected price in parentheses with tool price then battery price.

XR Angled finishing nailer $269 (174 tool/95 batt) CONFIRMED https://www.homedepot.com/p/206528524

XR Compact Router $199 (113.80 tool/85 batt) https://www.homedepot.com/p/305964582

XR 3/8 in. Impact Wrench $149 (74.5 tool/74.5 batt) https://www.homedepot.com/p/301274922

ATOMIC Oscillating Multi-Tool $129 (60 tool/69 batt) https://www.homedepot.com/p/308959619

XR 5 in. Random Orbital Sander $129 (60 tool/ 69 batt) CONFIRMED https://www.homedepot.com/p/305585327

MAX 11 in. Jobsite Fan $119 (53 tool/66 batt) https://www.homedepot.com/p/303585080

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Mar 12, 2021 2:46 PM
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shhaggyMar 12, 2021 2:46 PM
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Quote from WFT_Maximus View quoted comment :
Don't know where you've been, but these "hacks" have been happening for a while now. Lately its been for Milwaukee tools. I didn't know about them either, but after trying to return or cancel an item and still receive a discount on the primary item, man I was hooked. Sometimes I think HD plays dumb and could be the one hacking us, but while we figure that out, we can continue to score good deals....slick ones that is.
lol, they absolutely are the ones hacking us. I think they could live with a straight discount. But if even a few people keep the tool or battery that they didn't need, then they do even better. These companies don't get caught up in a handful of slick dealers getting a good deal if the overall marketing strategy is working.
Mar 12, 2021 2:55 PM
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shhaggyMar 12, 2021 2:55 PM
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Quote from pechango View quoted comment :
Yes, that's typically how it's done. A free item won't come across with a returnable value if they were smart. I'd be very surprised if they allowed this.

Also, this is why we can't have nice things...people who take advantage of already good deals.
SMH, people are telling you how it works and you are "surprised" because you think it doesn't.

HD is not being "tricked", they know what they are doing. It's a marketing gimmick. They know that getting you to take home an item you don't need is half the battle. If you return it, fine, they just gave you a discount. But lots of people just keep it, and now they upsold you.
Mar 12, 2021 2:57 PM
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halosevenMar 12, 2021 2:57 PM
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Quote from shhaggy View quoted comment :
SMH, people are telling you how it works and you are "surprised" because you think it doesn't.

HD is not being "tricked", they know what they are doing. It's a marketing gimmick. They know that getting you to take home an item you don't need is half the battle. If you return it, fine, they just gave you a discount. But lots of people just keep it, and now they upsold you.
Bingo. Americans are lazy.
Mar 12, 2021 3:20 PM
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fei2010Mar 12, 2021 3:20 PM
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Want to buy the multi-tool.

Can I use Makita 18V battery on this Dewalt? I just bought this one: Makita 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Sub-Compact Brushless Cordless 2-piece Combo Kit (Driver-Drill/ Impact Driver) 2.0Ah
Or is it better to stay with same brand?
Mar 12, 2021 3:32 PM
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PM-Me-Your-CouponsMar 12, 2021 3:32 PM
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Looking for the finish nailer myself however it's not in stock anywhere
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Mar 12, 2021 3:54 PM
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Quote from MarkNLJ View quoted comment :
Don't let Jeff hear that lol.
Why would he have a problem with that? The receipt should show the return values of the battery and of the tool - return whatever you want.
Mar 12, 2021 4:08 PM
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shhaggyMar 12, 2021 4:08 PM
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Quote from IncompletePerfect View quoted comment :
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.
Are you sure it's a line-wide issue and not just a bad tool? I've been using the atomic one-handed recip and it's been solid.

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Mar 12, 2021 4:45 PM
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Bradyj23Mar 12, 2021 4:45 PM
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Quote from fei2010 View quoted comment :
Want to buy the multi-tool.

Can I use Makita 18V battery on this Dewalt? I just bought this one: Makita 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Sub-Compact Brushless Cordless 2-piece Combo Kit (Driver-Drill/ Impact Driver) 2.0Ah
Or is it better to stay with same brand?
No you cannot. Have to keep the same brand.
Mar 12, 2021 4:47 PM
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Toor3.7Mar 12, 2021 4:47 PM
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Quote from fei2010 View quoted comment :
Want to buy the multi-tool.

Can I use Makita 18V battery on this Dewalt? I just bought this one: Makita 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Sub-Compact Brushless Cordless 2-piece Combo Kit (Driver-Drill/ Impact Driver) 2.0Ah
Or is it better to stay with same brand
Try to stay with Makita or return the Makita and get the entire kit in DeWalt. Always better to stay on one brand bc batteries are interchangeable. Unless, you want multiple batteries of different brands sitting around. I just started building my own kit a few months ago (was using my dad's old) and decided to research brands Stuck with DeWalt so I am planning to get only DeWalt tools.
Mar 12, 2021 5:28 PM
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fei2010Mar 12, 2021 5:28 PM
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Quote from Bradyj23 View quoted comment :
No you cannot. Have to keep the same brand.
Quote from HarmanT View quoted comment :
Try to stay with Makita or return the Makita and get the entire kit in DeWalt. Always better to stay on one brand bc batteries are interchangeable. Unless, you want multiple batteries of different brands sitting around. I just started building my own kit a few months ago (was using my dad's old) and decided to research brands Stuck with DeWalt so I am planning to get only DeWalt tools.
Thank you both!
For occasionally weekend project, I think I just need drill/driver and multi-tool, and possible flashlight. I have seen various combo but didn't find such exact combo. Do you have any recommendation deal?
Mar 12, 2021 5:43 PM
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pzmosquitoMar 12, 2021 5:43 PM
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Quote from HarmanT View quoted comment :
Try to stay with Makita or return the Makita and get the entire kit in DeWalt. Always better to stay on one brand bc batteries are interchangeable. Unless, you want multiple batteries of different brands sitting around. I just started building my own kit a few months ago (was using my dad's old) and decided to research brands Stuck with DeWalt so I am planning to get only DeWalt tools.
I totally agree with you. However sometimes you just have to get different brand for specific tools you need. I have entire Ryobi line, but I have to get the DeWalt cordless sander because the Ryobi sander is just too weak.
Mar 12, 2021 5:53 PM
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shhaggyMar 12, 2021 5:53 PM
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Quote from fei2010 View quoted comment :
Thank you both!
For occasionally weekend project, I think I just need drill/driver and multi-tool, and possible flashlight. I have seen various combo but didn't find such exact combo. Do you have any recommendation deal?
Just go with Dewalt or Milwaukee. Even though your needs profile doesn't necessary indicate that right now, you never know and you don't want to have to switch in the future because the lower end brands are either not cutting it or don't have the full array of tools.
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Mar 12, 2021 6:09 PM
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_sergeMar 12, 2021 6:09 PM
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So, is it available in store now?
Mar 12, 2021 6:45 PM
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PM-Me-Your-CouponsMar 12, 2021 6:45 PM
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Quote from _serge View quoted comment :
So, is it available in store now?
I am desperately trying to find the answer to this myself

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Mar 12, 2021 7:36 PM
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jstpsntymMar 12, 2021 7:36 PM
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Quote from pzmosquito View quoted comment :
I totally agree with you. However sometimes you just have to get different brand for specific tools you need. I have entire Ryobi line, but I have to get the DeWalt cordless sander because the Ryobi sander is just too weak.
Agree, stick with a primary platform. However, you can get adapters for most every battery/tool combination. My platform is Makita, but I don't have any loyalty issues if another brand has a better/different/cheaper version of a tool.

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