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frontpagetunabreath posted May 4, 2026 9:41 PM

Lowe's Stores: CRAFTSMAN V20* 3Ah Advanced Battery + Charger Kit + $50 Coupon

Free w/ Qualifying Power Tool Battery Trade-In

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Select Lowe's Stores are offering CRAFTSMAN V20* 3Ah Advanced Battery + Charger Kit + $50 Coupon to use toward CRAFTSMAN V20* products for Free when you trade in a Qualifying Power Tool Battery. This offer is valid in-store only during select events at specific stores (refer to the schedule for details).

Thanks to Community Member tunabreath for posting this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. From May 1 - July 31, bring a qualifying power tool battery from any brand to a participating Lowe's store battery trade in event and you can get a free NEW CRAFTSMAN V20* 3Ah Advanced Battery + Charger Kit and a $50 coupon to use toward CRAFTSMAN V20* products.
  2. Event dates and locations are subject to change, contact your local store to confirm. While supplies last.

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  • Limit of one (1) free CRAFTSMAN V20* 3Ah Battery + Charger Kit and Lowe's $50 coupon per person, per household.
  • Events vary by participating Lowe's store location.
  • For further reference:
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional details & discussion.

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Select Lowe's Stores are offering CRAFTSMAN V20* 3Ah Advanced Battery + Charger Kit + $50 Coupon to use toward CRAFTSMAN V20* products for Free when you trade in a Qualifying Power Tool Battery. This offer is valid in-store only during select events at specific stores (refer to the schedule for details).

Thanks to Community Member tunabreath for posting this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. From May 1 - July 31, bring a qualifying power tool battery from any brand to a participating Lowe's store battery trade in event and you can get a free NEW CRAFTSMAN V20* 3Ah Advanced Battery + Charger Kit and a $50 coupon to use toward CRAFTSMAN V20* products.
  2. Event dates and locations are subject to change, contact your local store to confirm. While supplies last.

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Limit of one (1) free CRAFTSMAN V20* 3Ah Battery + Charger Kit and Lowe's $50 coupon per person, per household.
  • Events vary by participating Lowe's store location.
  • For further reference:
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional details & discussion.

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May 9, 2026 3:51 PM
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SlickerD430May 9, 2026 3:51 PM
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For what it's worth the free battery inventory was gone in 12 minutes in Altoona, IA.
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May 9, 2026 4:16 PM
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Taco_Doomsday
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May 9, 2026 4:16 PM
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Just got my battery and coupon at the Santee store. Showed up an hour early and right now it's totally dead. There's 3 guys in Craftsman shirts in the tool section handling the deal. So the battery I received is their new TABLESS 3.0 Ah advanced. Also got my $50 off coupon. Killer deal!
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Quote from Mooonte :
Anyone tried returning a 12v tool battery?
I returned an ancient black and decker 12v with no problems.
May 9, 2026 4:42 PM
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fewchaboyMay 9, 2026 4:42 PM
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Just came back from the Long Beach location. People were lining up before 6:00 and they gave out all 25 batteries within 5 minutes. It's insane.
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tunabreathMay 9, 2026 5:16 PM
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Coupon is not working on any items that are on promotion. Those who got that deal must have been lucky and got it beforw Lowe's realized.
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I was at the Sunnyvale store today. The rep said he started at 8am.
He had a few cases of the battery kits left as of 9 am, so I'd say at least 50 (?).

He was taking the battery and charger out and keeping the boxes. So not good for fleabayers.

These 3 Ah tabless batteries are the same size as a standard 2 Ah..
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May 9, 2026 9:52 PM
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DennyE7586May 9, 2026 9:52 PM
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I managed to hit up the Ina Rd Tucson store this morning about 9:30. Event was scheduled to start at 10.
Brought the wife and a second battery - totally not an issue. No questions asked, didn't spend any effort examining the dead batteries, no forms to fill out, no ID, easy.
Don't know if it was this store only or what, but they gave me the coupon plus an additional $50 off if I buy two tools - today only, while the rep was still in store. Said we were the "last people today he can give that offer". None of that was in writing so, no idea if it could be replicated.
As somebody else mentioned, yes, he pulled the new batteries & charger out of the box and just handed us them. Didn't bother me, but it's nice to know if you're looking for potential resale.
I had planned to use the coupon on the 2 batteries for $99 plus free tool deal - before I even attempted it, he explained that specific deal couldn't be combined with the coupon. https://slickdeals.net/f/19505163-lowes-craftsman-v20-2ah-4ah-battery-charger-starter-kit-99-free-select-v20-bare-tool

In total we ended up with 2x 3.0Ah batteries & chargers, RP 7-1/4" Circ Saw, the RP oscillating multi tool, a caulk gun, and the CMCE520B inflator for a total out of pocket of just under $110. Not quite the deal I had planned, but I'm not mad at it.
The Lowe's cashiers all were aware of the extra $50 store savings, but they had to do a register override to get it done. I started with the self-check and missed it on the first transaction, about five minutes with customer service got me sorted.
Since others have mentioned it, this gentleman was in a red Craftsman polo shirt and his table was set up in the middle of the tool area.

Happy hunting!

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May 9, 2026 9:56 PM
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ChewtoyxMay 9, 2026 9:56 PM
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Quote from tunabreath :
Coupon is not working on any items that are on promotion. Those who got that deal must have been lucky and got it beforw Lowe's realized.
I just used the coupon online for the 2 battery and free bare tool deal at Lowe's that is posted elsewhere here on Slickdeals. The dude in the store did say to me the coupon would not work on this deal... but the order went thru just now here at home.
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ChewtoyxMay 9, 2026 9:57 PM
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Quote from DennyE7586 :
I managed to hit up the Ina Rd Tucson store this morning about 9:30. Event was scheduled to start at 10.
Brought the wife and a second battery - totally not an issue. No questions asked, didn't spend any effort examining the dead batteries, no forms to fill out, no ID, easy.
Don't know if it was this store only or what, but they gave me the coupon plus an additional $50 off if I buy two tools - today only, while the rep was still in store. Said we were the "last people today he can give that offer". None of that was in writing so, no idea if it could be replicated.
As somebody else mentioned, yes, he pulled the new batteries & charger out of the box and just handed us them. Didn't bother me, but it's nice to know if you're looking for potential resale.
I had planned to use the coupon on the 2 batteries for $99 plus free tool deal - before I even attempted it, he explained that specific deal couldn't be combined with the coupon. https://slickdeals.net/f/19505163-lowes-craftsman-v20-2ah-4ah-battery-charger-starter-kit-99-free-select-v20-bare-tool

In total we ended up with 2x 3.0Ah batteries & chargers, RP 7-1/4" Circ Saw, the RP oscillating multi tool, a caulk gun, and the CMCE520B inflator for a total out of pocket of just under $110. Not quite the deal I had planned, but I'm not mad at it.
The Lowe's cashiers all were aware of the extra $50 store savings, but they had to do a register override to get it done. I started with the self-check and missed it on the first transaction, about five minutes with customer service got me sorted.
Since others have mentioned it, this gentleman was in a red Craftsman polo shirt and his table was set up in the middle of the tool area.

Happy hunting!
I was at Ina Rd at 10:00am. I was told the coupon would not work on the deal you linked as well, but then I came home and just placed an online order for that deal, using the coupon.
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Quote from Chewtoyx :
I just used the coupon online for the 2 battery and free bare tool deal at Lowe's that is posted elsewhere here on Slickdeals. The dude in the store did say to me the coupon would not work on this deal... but the order went thru just now here at home.
I get "Promo code XXXXXXXXXX is invalid." when trying to apply online.

I think I got a bad coupon. The cashier scanned it and it didn't work, either. It is also not working on anything full price online.
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yugioh2May 9, 2026 11:26 PM
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Quote from fewchaboy :
Just came back from the Long Beach location. People were lining up before 6:00 and they gave out all 25 batteries within 5 minutes. It's insane.
BS.
People did not line up before 6:00. There were 5 people in the tool area at 7:50am. Store was pretty empty.
The Craftsman guy showed up at around 8:10am to the line of about 12-15 people. Things were very orderly and not "insane."
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So the guys at the Santee store said the coupon would work with everything except the current $99 BOGO deal. Turns out they were incorrect. I was able to snag the $99 deal for just $49. Picked up the starter kit with the 4 & 2 Ah batteries and the nifty little palm router. There's another one next week. I'm gonna try to hit that one up, too. Might need to wear a disguise for that trip just in case the Craftsman boys are sticklers for the "one per household" rule.
May 9, 2026 11:47 PM
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chavarlisonMay 9, 2026 11:47 PM
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Quote from ricoscoro :
so you have to go to a specific event to trade in a battery?
Not just that but there is only a limited amount that can be traded for. There could be 50 per store or even lower. Falling in line for a chance to get one might not be a good use for your time.
May 9, 2026 11:49 PM
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chavarlisonMay 9, 2026 11:49 PM
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Quote from OliverCarpenters1729 :
My battery was not checked when I turned it in. So it does not need to be working.
You have any idea how many people can get the batteries?

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Quote from Taco_Doomsday :
So the guys at the Santee store said the coupon would work with everything except the current $99 BOGO deal. Turns out they were incorrect. I was able to snag the $99 deal for just $49. Picked up the starter kit with the 4 & 2 Ah batteries and the nifty little palm router. There's another one next week. I'm gonna try to hit that one up, too. Might need to wear a disguise for that trip just in case the Craftsman boys are sticklers for the "one per household" rule.
Leave it to the OP to be the one to lose out. My coupon doesn't work on ANYTHING.

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