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  • mclear6
    Established Member
    • Nov 2007
    • 110
    • Northern NJ
    #1

    Less tools at costco?

    I have noticed that there used to be a whole aisle at costco for tools, now it almost less than 2/3 of one side of an aisle. Is this a just a local thing or national trend? Over the years I have picked up some decent hand tools now and then. It is sort of sad to see less tools.
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    • Ed62
      The Full Monte
      • Oct 2006
      • 6021
      • NW Indiana
      • BT3K
      #2
      I'm not sure if it's a national thing or not. But I do know that you need to know what specific tools cost at competitors before buying from Costco. I have a DeWalt CMS that I bought at Home Depot, with a price match from an online source (they don't all do that, but if your lucky you get a good manager). Right after I bought it, I was at Costco, and they had it. But the price was higher than what I paid.

      Ed
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        • Thalermade
          Senior Member
          • Dec 2002
          • 791
          • Ohio
          • BT 3000
          #3
          Noticed the significantly reduced tool selection tonight when I wandered through.

          Probably not a bad idea for them too reduce if not eliminate. Prices don't seem to be the best. It has been a while since I bought something from them. And that was a PC nailer years ago for $68. My BT3000 came from Costco (courtesy Santa).

          Russ

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            • mclear6
              Established Member
              • Nov 2007
              • 110
              • Northern NJ
              #4
              Like anything at costco, you can normally do better at other retailers at times if things are on sale and you use coupons.

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                • LinuxRandal
                  Veteran Member
                  • Feb 2005
                  • 4890
                  • Independence, MO, USA.
                  • bt3100
                  #5
                  I don't visit Costco as much but Sam's gets a load of tools in spring, then around Christmas, and fades off in between. With a lot of the shopping slowing down, I wonder if that plays a part,(Christmas shopping) and wonder what spring will bring.
                  She couldn't tell the difference between the escape pod, and the bathroom. We had to go back for her.........................Twice.

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                    • chopnhack
                      Veteran Member
                      • Oct 2006
                      • 3779
                      • Florida
                      • Ryobi BT3100
                      #6
                      Nope, its national. I too have noticed fewer and fewer tool items in our local store.
                      I think in straight lines, but dream in curves

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