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Jun 27, 2021 6:14 AM

RIDGID 18V Brushless SubCompact Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit with (2) 2.0 Ah Battery, Charger and Bag $99

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$99 Sale price ends on July 4, 2021.

Includes:
(1) R8701 18V SubCompact Brushless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver
(2) R87002 18V 2.0 Ah Batteries
(1) R86093 18V Charger
(1) belt hook with screws, double ended bit, bag, and operator's manual

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGI.../312422949
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$99 Sale price ends on July 4, 2021.

Includes:
(1) R8701 18V SubCompact Brushless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver
(2) R87002 18V 2.0 Ah Batteries
(1) R86093 18V Charger
(1) belt hook with screws, double ended bit, bag, and operator's manual

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGI.../312422949

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Jun 27, 2021 6:49 AM
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Jun 27, 2021 6:49 AM
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For the same $99 which one is better?
This RIDGID @ HD or the BOSCH @ Amazon:

Bosch GSB18V-490B12 18V EC Brushless 1/2 In. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit with (1) 2.0 Ah SlimPack Battery:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B085DTSG6F

The Bosch comes with only one battery, but seems to have more/better features than the RIDGID:

Bosch is a hammer drill: can drill through concrete etc.
Bosch has higher torque: 490 in/lbs vs. 425 in/lbs
Bosch has higher RPM: 0--600 + 0--1900 vs. 0--450 + 0--1750

The RIDGID is more compact than the BOSCH:
Height: RIDGID = 7.83", BOSCH = 8.1"
Length: RIDGID = 6.17", BOSCH = 7.44"
Last edited by LicensedToDeal June 27, 2021 at 03:28 PM.
Jun 27, 2021 6:56 AM
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Cz0Jun 27, 2021 6:56 AM
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Quote from LicensedToDeal View quoted comment :
For the same $99 which one is better?
This RIDGID @ HD or the BOSCH @ Amazon:

Bosch GSB18V-490B12 18V EC Brushless 1/2 In. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit with (1) 2.0 Ah SlimPack Battery:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B085DTSG6F

The Bosch comes with only one battery, but seems to have more/better features than the RIDGID:

Bosch is a hammer drill: can drill through concrete etc.
Bosch has higher torque: 490 in/lbs vs. 425 in/lbs
Bosch has higher RPM: 0--600 + 0--1900 vs. 0--450 + 0--1750
Bosch doesn't look like a compact if that's what you're looking for. Also if it matters, the Ridgid will have lifetime warranty on the tool and batteries.
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Jun 27, 2021 8:46 AM
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davmrlsJun 27, 2021 8:46 AM
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Quote from LicensedToDeal View quoted comment :
For the same $99 which one is better?
This RIDGID @ HD or the BOSCH @ Amazon:

Bosch GSB18V-490B12 18V EC Brushless 1/2 In. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit with (1) 2.0 Ah SlimPack Battery:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B085DTSG6F

The Bosch comes with only one battery, but seems to have more/better features than the RIDGID:

Bosch is a hammer drill: can drill through concrete etc.
Bosch has higher torque: 490 in/lbs vs. 425 in/lbs
Bosch has higher RPM: 0--600 + 0--1900 vs. 0--450 + 0--1750
This kit is backed by the Industry's Only Lifetime Service Agreement, simply register within 90 days of purchase for FREE Parts, FREE Service, For LIFE.

I'd buy this over the Bosch just for the Warranty, the extra battery is the added topping! Applause
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Quote from LicensedToDeal View quoted comment :
For the same $99 which one is better?
This RIDGID @ HD or the BOSCH @ Amazon:

Bosch GSB18V-490B12 18V EC Brushless 1/2 In. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit with (1) 2.0 Ah SlimPack Battery:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B085DTSG6F

The Bosch comes with only one battery, but seems to have more/better features than the RIDGID:

Bosch is a hammer drill: can drill through concrete etc.
Bosch has higher torque: 490 in/lbs vs. 425 in/lbs
Bosch has higher RPM: 0--600 + 0--1900 vs. 0--450 + 0--1750
You're kind of comparing apples to pears there. One is a subcompact drill (with small size comes less power and features), the other is a hammer drill (larger and heavier).

Subcompacts are really handy for the majority of what people do with drills, but if it doesn't have the oomph or features that you need, you'll have to go bigger.

And that second battery is really important for bigger jobs, because it allows you to keep working while the first battery is recharging.
Jun 27, 2021 2:08 PM
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wordageJun 27, 2021 2:08 PM
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Hey, great deal! I just bought this kit slightly less than a month ago when it was at $129. And since that was less than 30 days ago, I decided to give them a call to see if a price adjustment was possible. So I called them up (800-466-3337), and after a few minutes of voice menu surfing (uggh), I finally got to a human who set up a $30 price adjustment for me without a problem. Don't know what the time limit is, but if you have purchased this recently at the former $129 sale price, it's probably worth the effort to see if you can get a price adjustment, too.

What sold me on this vs Bosch or anything else is the Lifetime Service Agreement. As long as you jump through the hoops to register for it in time, and provide all the necessary evidence, this will repay itself many times over in the future just with replacement batteries. And when you get replacement batteries, you have to register those for the LSA, too (they are not auto-registered).
Jun 27, 2021 3:29 PM
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StingyCurmudgeonJun 27, 2021 3:29 PM
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Not buying Ridgid anymore. My last purchase from Home Depot was registered with ridgid, and I jumped through all their hoops, uploaded receipts, input serial numbers, and they will not give me the LSA which is the deciding factor for going with Ridgid in the first place. I recommend going with better tools than getting the LSA bait and switch on inferior tools.
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Jun 27, 2021 3:30 PM
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ChoafJun 27, 2021 3:30 PM
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Quote from wordage View quoted comment :
Hey, great deal! I just bought this kit slightly less than a month ago when it was at $129. And since that was less than 30 days ago, I decided to give them a call to see if a price adjustment was possible. So I called them up (800-466-3337), and after a few minutes of voice menu surfing (uggh), I finally got to a human who set up a $30 price adjustment for me without a problem. Don't know what the time limit is, but if you have purchased this recently at the former $129 sale price, it's probably worth the effort to see if you can get a price adjustment, too.

What sold me on this vs Bosch or anything else is the Lifetime Service Agreement. As long as you jump through the hoops to register for it in time, and provide all the necessary evidence, this will repay itself many times over in the future just with replacement batteries. And when you get replacement batteries, you have to register those for the LSA, too (they are not auto-registered).
I just started to get into ryobi i have 3 tools and 2 4ah batteries so not deep at all and really thinking of switching to the ridgid line just for The LSA was thinking of FLEX from lowes but they are only giving them a lifetime warranty if you buy them before the end of the year so not worth it as i want to buy the tools as i go as i already have like 6 tools through hyper tough that have served me well.

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Jun 27, 2021 3:31 PM
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ChoafJun 27, 2021 3:31 PM
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Quote from SiennaDeer7849 View quoted comment :
Not buying Ridgid anymore. My last purchase from Home Depot was registered with ridgid, and I jumped through all their hoops, uploaded receipts, input serial numbers, and they will not give me the LSA which is the deciding factor for going with Ridgid in the first place. I recommend going with better tools than getting the LSA bait and switch on inferior tools.
What are they saying you didnt do and is the proof on ridgids website?
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Jun 27, 2021 3:32 PM
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Quote from SiennaDeer7849 View quoted comment :
Not buying Ridgid anymore. My last purchase from Home Depot was registered with ridgid, and I jumped through all their hoops, uploaded receipts, input serial numbers, and they will not give me the LSA which is the deciding factor for going with Ridgid in the first place. I recommend going with better tools than getting the LSA bait and switch on inferior tools.
There has to be more to the story. Did you buy a tool that qualified for the LSA? What was their reason for denial?
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Jun 27, 2021 3:33 PM
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DerpVaderJun 27, 2021 3:33 PM
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Quote from SiennaDeer7849 View quoted comment :
Not buying Ridgid anymore. My last purchase from Home Depot was registered with ridgid, and I jumped through all their hoops, uploaded receipts, input serial numbers, and they will not give me the LSA which is the deciding factor for going with Ridgid in the first place. I recommend going with better tools than getting the LSA bait and switch on inferior tools.
I have oodles of ridgid 18v gear. I've has 4 batteries replaced in 12 years with not so much as a fuss. Never needed a tool repaired.
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Jun 27, 2021 3:35 PM
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JenW4322Jun 27, 2021 3:35 PM
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Quote from SiennaDeer7849 View quoted comment :
Not buying Ridgid anymore. My last purchase from Home Depot was registered with ridgid, and I jumped through all their hoops, uploaded receipts, input serial numbers, and they will not give me the LSA which is the deciding factor for going with Ridgid in the first place. I recommend going with better tools than getting the LSA bait and switch on inferior tools.
Agreed. Have lots of Ridgid tool, been buying them for 10+ years with the LSA, and logging into their site now for service the serial numbers are no longer showing.

Live in a large city (3 million) and only one service center, 25 miles away.
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Jun 27, 2021 3:37 PM
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StingyCurmudgeonJun 27, 2021 3:37 PM
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Quote from jeff34270 View quoted comment :
There has to be more to the story. Did you buy a tool that qualified for the LSA? What was their reason for denial?
Naturally. Why would I request something I wasn't entitled to? They gave me a 3-year warranty on battery kits with chargers. Their website says the battery with charger kits qualify for LSA. They also never return emails or calls. You've been warned.
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Jun 27, 2021 3:39 PM
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StingyCurmudgeonJun 27, 2021 3:39 PM
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Quote from Choaf View quoted comment :
What are they saying you didnt do and is the proof on ridgids website?
They didn't provide a reason. Just slapped a 3-year warranty on what's supposed to be LSA and never returned my emails or calls. I'm not buying anything ridgid again. Average tools, LSA bait and switch, and nonexistent customer service. They lost a good customer here.
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coronet440Jun 27, 2021 3:39 PM
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Thanks! I've been wanting another drill and the ones I have aren't compact. Plus I can always use more batteries. I only have 4ah's, been wanting a couple 2ah's for less weight at times.

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Jun 27, 2021 3:46 PM
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Quote from SiennaDeer7849 View quoted comment :
They didn't provide a reason. Just slapped a 3-year warranty on what's supposed to be LSA and never returned my emails or calls. I'm not buying anything ridgid again. Average tools, LSA bait and switch, and nonexistent customer service. They lost a good customer here.
Arent their new tools covered inder a 3 year warranty until the 3 years is over or something?
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