Bill Satko
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This post is not so much about me getting a 3 plane laser as it is about me not understanding how tool companies are pricing some of their special packages. I bought a M12 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 250 ft. Green 3-Plane Laser Level Kit with a 4.0XC Battery for Home Depot (online).
I was looking for the lowest price and didn't need a charger or batteries, as I was just looking for a tool only. I also saw where you could get the kit with a case, charger and battery but they wanted another $100 for that.
Looking at the two ads, I assumed I was buying just the laser and they packaged a battery with that. I was okay with that. When my package arrived it came with case and inside that case was a charger and a battery. Also in the package was another battery. I am going, what is going on they sent me the wrong thing! But then I looked closer to what I bought from Home Depot online and under the what is provided section, sure enough, what they delivered was correct.
So in essence I bought the same kit with an extra battery for $100 cheaper than if I just bought the kit. So who can explain this?
I was looking for the lowest price and didn't need a charger or batteries, as I was just looking for a tool only. I also saw where you could get the kit with a case, charger and battery but they wanted another $100 for that.
Looking at the two ads, I assumed I was buying just the laser and they packaged a battery with that. I was okay with that. When my package arrived it came with case and inside that case was a charger and a battery. Also in the package was another battery. I am going, what is going on they sent me the wrong thing! But then I looked closer to what I bought from Home Depot online and under the what is provided section, sure enough, what they delivered was correct.
So in essence I bought the same kit with an extra battery for $100 cheaper than if I just bought the kit. So who can explain this?
. I frequently run through the whole process right up to "place your order" when I am looking at things. The actual price of the item is often less attractive once you get it to your door. I have an inexpensive and very basic DeWalt laser level but even for what it is it has paid for itself many times over. You will be surprised how often it comes into play.