Category: Deals

A used tool does not need a spotless history to be a good buy. A repaired switch, replaced cord, or new bearing can be a positive sign if the work was done correctly. The...

Why Auction Prices Look Cheaper An auction listing usually shows only the winning bid. Retail pricing shows the amount you pay at checkout. Those are not comparable numbers. A used drill bought for a...

Local sales are one of the best places to buy used tools, but the sticker price is rarely the real price. A $40 drill with a dead battery is not a $40 drill, and...

Battery condition is the biggest variable when buying used cordless tools. A drill with worn cosmetics may be a bargain, while a clean-looking saw with a tired battery can cost more than a new...

Open-box tools can cut 10% to 40% from the price of a new tool, but the discount is only valuable if the tool still has a usable return period and warranty. A damaged box...

How to Shop for Outdoor Tools During Fall Clearance Events Fall clearance can be the best time to buy outdoor tools, but the lowest sticker price is not automatically the best value. Retailers are...

Factory-reconditioned tools and clearance tools can both save 20% to 50% compared with new retail models, but they are not the same kind of bargain. A reconditioned tool was previously sold and returned, repaired,...

Refurbished power tools can be excellent buys, but “refurbished” covers everything from a professionally tested return to a dirty used tool with a new label. The discount only matters if the tool works reliably,...

Why January Clearance Sales Matter January is one of the better months to shop for workshop equipment, but not because every tool suddenly becomes cheap. Retailers are clearing holiday inventory, seasonal hardware, discontinued packaging,...

Preseason snow-removal discounts can look better than they are. A $100 price cut may be worthwhile, or it may simply reflect an older battery platform, a smaller clearing width, or a missing accessory you...