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expiredN123 posted Sep 07, 2024 09:01 PM

Costco Members: Franklin 7000+ Stud Finder

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$34

$63

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Franklin 7000+ Stud Finder for $33.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member N123 for finding this deal.

Note: May be available In-Warehouse at a lower non-delivered price. Non-Members may purchase but are subject to a 5% surcharge.

Features:
  • Integrated Ruler
  • Batteries Included
  • Built in Bubble Level
  • Detects Wood and Active Wires
  • Shows Multiple Studs

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Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this store:
    • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
    • Details of Costco's return policy here.

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Franklin 7000+ Stud Finder for $33.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member N123 for finding this deal.

Note: May be available In-Warehouse at a lower non-delivered price. Non-Members may purchase but are subject to a 5% surcharge.

Features:
  • Integrated Ruler
  • Batteries Included
  • Built in Bubble Level
  • Detects Wood and Active Wires
  • Shows Multiple Studs

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this store:
    • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
    • Details of Costco's return policy here.

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Yubba
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There is no "best" stud finder out there, because different stud finders excel at different things. This one is easy to use, its display is intuitive, and (most importantly) it gives more consistent/reliable results than any other stud finder I have used.

But it has two big limitations: it can't detect hot wires, and it can't distinguish between metal pipes and studs.

So I use this as my primary stud finder, but verify its findings with another stud finder to look for hot wires and pipes before doing anything.
SevenDs
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$19.97 at my local Costco.
N123
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Here's a review of some of the differences for this model (m210) vs the lower end models such as AC live wire detection/etc . . . it also demonstrates how Franklin Stud Finders work differently from the usual products from other vendors:
https://youtu.be/CFxwJckrzK8?si=qNnYziVLTNCpq2VD

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Sep 07, 2024 09:12 PM
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LilylySep 07, 2024 09:12 PM
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we must worry about costcos reviews as they are inhouse and real. homedepot reviews are collected from all sites and are manipulated so they can sell.
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Sep 07, 2024 09:19 PM
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Treat25Sep 07, 2024 09:19 PM
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In store price should be much cheaper
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Sep 07, 2024 09:21 PM
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Quote from Treat25 :
In store price should be much cheaper
Agreed--my TX store said closest store with stock was Louisiana. I think they have been clearing these out at the warehouses . . . I just posted this because it's easy online purchase without having to hunt at the warehouses and still half-the-price of getting from HomeDepot/similar--if it breaks/is no good, Costco's return policy is excellent . . .
Last edited by N123 September 7, 2024 at 02:27 PM.
Sep 07, 2024 09:23 PM
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$19.97 at my local Costco.
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supersizedkidSep 07, 2024 09:33 PM
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How much better is the 13 sensor version than the 7 and 9 sensor versions?

Walmart's Hart has knock-offs of those for $19 and $28:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/3995061893

https://www.walmart.com/ip/HART-P...thena=true
Sep 07, 2024 09:34 PM
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supersizedkidSep 07, 2024 09:34 PM
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Quote from Lilyly :
we must worry about costcos reviews as they are inhouse and real. homedepot reviews are collected from all sites and are manipulated so they can sell.
Especially this one from Vladz:
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No suction, no power
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YubbaSep 07, 2024 09:55 PM
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There is no "best" stud finder out there, because different stud finders excel at different things. This one is easy to use, its display is intuitive, and (most importantly) it gives more consistent/reliable results than any other stud finder I have used.

But it has two big limitations: it can't detect hot wires, and it can't distinguish between metal pipes and studs.

So I use this as my primary stud finder, but verify its findings with another stud finder to look for hot wires and pipes before doing anything.
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Sep 07, 2024 09:56 PM
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AP447Sep 07, 2024 09:56 PM
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This is a great stud finder (not one is best that I found)…the price is ridiculous but normal to todays standards
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Sep 07, 2024 10:05 PM
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a_landSep 07, 2024 10:05 PM
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Are the magnet style ones no good?
Sep 07, 2024 10:15 PM
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SyedS5131Sep 07, 2024 10:15 PM
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I bought at $19.97 in Midwest Naperville IL
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Quote from supersizedkid :
How much better is the 13 sensor version than the 7 and 9 sensor versions?

Walmart's Hart has knock-offs of those for $19 and $28:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/3995061893

https://www.walmart.com/ip/HART-P...thena=true [walmart.com]
Here's a review of some of the differences for this model (m210) vs the lower end models such as AC live wire detection/etc . . . it also demonstrates how Franklin Stud Finders work differently from the usual products from other vendors:
https://youtu.be/CFxwJckrzK8?si=qNnYziVLTNCpq2VD
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Sep 07, 2024 11:04 PM
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credoSep 07, 2024 11:04 PM
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Quote from supersizedkid :
How much better is the 13 sensor version than the 7 and 9 sensor versions?Walmart's Hart has knock-offs of those for $19 and $28:https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/3995061893https://www.walmart.com/ip/HART-P...thena=true
Besides the detection of electrical, the higher number of sensors just lets you see with more detail where the edges of the stud (or obstruction) lie. You can still figure that out with the 7 sensor model by moving the finder left/right over the edge area to see where the lights come on.

These are great btw. I know the differences because I lost one, bought the 13 sensor version to replace it, then of course found the original.
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If you need a stud-finder, project farm on YouTube did a review of various ones and the results.
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Sep 07, 2024 11:26 PM
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stasisSep 07, 2024 11:26 PM
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Quote from N123 :
Agreed--my TX store said closest store with stock was Louisiana. I think they have been clearing these out at the warehouses . . . I just posted this because it's easy online purchase without having to hunt at the warehouses and still half-the-price of getting from HomeDepot/similar--if it breaks/is no good, Costco's return policy is excellent . . .
Did you call or you went to your local store? I think the ones that are being cleared since last year are the yellow ones.

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Sep 07, 2024 11:27 PM
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I just use a mirror when I'm looking for a stud
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