Ryobi HD Value Ctr Price drops/18v items

[Andrew Benedetto]

Go to the HD web page and go to value ctr and look at powertools, 18v Ryobi tools have lower prices on indiv. pcs.
$49 3spd hammerdrill,impact gun
$9 flashlight
$21.97 batt
$39 Jigsaw

edit=NOT KITS"TOOL ONLY"

[WoodRook]

No battery or charger included with either 2 speed or 3 speed hammer drill. Didn't check the others.

[knight_01]

I just got the Ryobi 18v One two speed drill last night. I noticed the $49 dollar hammer drill. I talked to the tool guy and he understood Ryobi's marketing really well. You start with the Drill/Flashlight/2batteries/charger kit. Then you can add just about anything. A circ saw, jig saw, chain saw, laminate trimmer. It's actually a good idea for homeowners. We'll see.

[WoodRook]

I think Ryobi calls it their "One Plus" system.....

It is a good idea if you plan to buy exclusively Ryobi (which they'd obviously like you to do). For those of us with a mix of battery stuff already (Craftsman, PC, B&D) I'd rather be able to buy the "complete" tool at a good price.

My earlier post was more of a "warning" for potential buyers to realize that the battery & charger weren't included at the price listed in the initial post.

[jfinke]

I was at HD the other day. To purchase the battery and charger seperately were about $25 apiece. They really want you to buy the starter kit since they also include an extra batteries. So, I think that you get the drill, the trim saw, the light, two batteries and a charger. I would have done it if I wanted the trim saw. But, I wanted to get a jigsaw instead.

So, to just get the drill I was talking $100.

I ended up just getting their cheap corded drill and I am going to worry about the jig saw at a later date..

[Stormbringer]

Having a bunch of Ryobi's 18V tools already (cordless 8" miter chop saw, circular saw, sawzall, flashlight, two drills, two jigsaws, rotozip wannabee, right angle drill, cordless caulk gun, 6 batteries and three chargers) the impact driver has been calling my name for some time. Many positive reviews about it. Was hoping to land a 10% friends and family coupon but this 30% off was a no brainer. They were NOT marked down in the store or at the register. This apparently is an "internet only" sale. I produced my trusty printout and they gave it to me.

I've beating the piss out of the circ saw and recip saw and they have held up well. Decent tools at at a decent price.

Thanks for the score Andrew!!!

Greg

[sweensdv]

For those that prefer, for whatever reason, to purchase all their cordless tools from one mfg., this is a great concept. For instance, I like the idea of buying a drill/driver set and then have the ability to add tools without having to pay for unneeded extra chargers and batteries. It would be nice if other mfgs. followed Ryobi's lead.

[Andrew Benedetto]

Glad I could help you Greg,I did not post the tool only factor since I thought that was understood (I did not list any kits),sorry if I confused some.
I did not have good luck with the 3sp HDrill due to chuck wobble and it does not have a metal gear case as listed,it is plastic. I am not sure I will get another. Here is a post.
http://www.ryobitools.com/cgi-bin/ht...ID26/328.html#

You can not post the link to HD site b/c it will not allow that.Some HDs will honor web $ some will not.
I am going for the flashlight and batt. The jig saw is the best tool of all the 18v's. I may get a impact to use on ladders b/c the makitas I have are heavy due to the real metal housing,motor,and gear case!,and if I drop it well, it is not such a loss.
I use Makita,Dewalt and Milwaulkee tools mostly and have the Ryobi as to lend out or if I fear damage/dirt,etc.

[gerti]

In Plymouth, MN they were not budging on the price, even with a printout. Seing that shipping is less than the savings, I'll probably return the impact gun I bought and needed for this weekend.

Gerd

[Stormbringer]

Gerd,

Maybe I just got lucky with the guy I approached. Come to think of it, I don't know if he could give the ok or not but he told the cashier to do it. The ad says "good through 4/28/05" He spent a minute trying to convince me it had expired. I literally had to count on my fingers to prove to him that 4=April!!! Then to top it, the cashier gal turns to me and asks what she has to press to enter the discount transaction code. I can't make this stuff up.

Go figure. All I know is, these two are the ones I'm going to when the Rigid planer goes on sale as "internet only"!!

Regards,
Greg

[gerti]

I asked four different folks in the store, and they all had the same answer. My guess is that at least this stores manager instructed them what to say.

Gerd

[knight_01]

I saw the 49 dollar price on the hammer drill in person. Had no idea that the sale was on the internet. My HD isn't exactly great on prices either so my guess is that this sale will make it's way out to everyone eventually.

[jhart]

Bought the hammer drill and 5 1/2 " circular saw about 3 weeks ago at HD in St. Louis Park store at those same prices. Used the drill a couple of weeks ago and worked really nice on some lag bolts. Used the saw over this past weekend to cut down some plywood sheets. worked great. One battery was fine for about 6 cuts. I had gotten a couple of extra batteries for an Christmas present, so now have 4. Probably am going to need another charger, although the 1 hour charging is nice. Really like having all of the units using the same battery.