I just placed an order at harborfreight.com (http://www.harborfreight.com)

While entering the item #s, I screwed up and the item ended up cheaper. I noticed a pattern in the item number system.

three to five numbers, a dash, then a single number, then three letters

When the single number is changed (usually it is anywhere from 1-3) the price usually changes. This doesn't work on every item, but it saved me $30 on my order.

Thy plugging in these sample item #s to get the idea:
33390-1vga (an item # from the website)
33390-2vga (my created item #)

They are the same item, but the first one is $15.99 and the second one is $9.99

Remember, if you enter one item in and want to test another "created" item #, you must delete the item from your shopping list.

Good luck and save some $$$

And, when you finally place your order, use coupon #674-261-247 for free shipping.

I love the HONESTY in today's society.

Originally posted by Chopperman:
<STRONG>I love the HONESTY in today's society.</STRONG>


It HONESTLY works ! ! !

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What's so dishonest about doing this? It is an Item # that they have in their system.

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IMHO there is nothing dishonest about this. HF puts out little flyer catalogs all the time, and the ALL have different prices on the same items. You may get 2 flyers within 2 days with a range of prices on the same items. I swear sometimes they have the same items for different prices in the SAME magazine sometimes <IMG SRC="smilies/tongue.gif" border="0">

The point is - this is not "stealing", all you are doing is pulling up the prices from different published flyers...

Originally posted by DR. Mud:
<STRONG>. I swear sometimes they have the same items for different prices in the SAME magazine sometimes <IMG SRC="smilies/tongue.gif" border="0">

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ITS TRUE ITS TRUE!!

ive seen it twice!

and the poster is right..the difference was one digit in the #..

ill betcha I can still get the pipe bender for 69$ even though its 110$ now in the cats...

Originally posted by Taco Sauce:
<STRONG>ill betcha I can still get the pipe bender for 69$ even though its 110$ now in the cats...</STRONG>

I have one of the flyers at home with the good price in it... I will get you the # tonight if you want <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

I paid $69 for mine - free delivery too <IMG SRC="smilies/glasses.gif" border="0">

email me the number at your leisure DR.Mud
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Originally posted by Taco Sauce:
<STRONG>email me the number at your leisure DR.Mud
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Yes sir Saucey Boy <IMG SRC="smilies/tongue.gif" border="0">

I have an old mag that has it for $79.00. The number is 32888-3aph. It automatically takes you to the $99.99 one. I also tried the numbers listed above and they do not work anymore. Maybe they fixed the glitch. <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by MattS:
<STRONG>I have an old mag that has it for $79.00. The number is 32888-3aph. It automatically takes you to the $99.99 one. I also tried the numbers listed above and they do not work anymore. Maybe they fixed the glitch. <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

All the codes have time limits - check the mag you looked at and see when the prices expire...

Please.... Let us know if your savings came through and if they sent you the correct items that you ordered.

thanks Marco <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by DR. Mud:
<STRONG>All the codes have time limits - check the mag you looked at and see when the prices expire...</STRONG>

Where?

Originally posted by MattS:
<STRONG>Where?</STRONG>

Will say it on the front or back cover when the prices expire...

"Good through xx/xx/xxxx" os something like that...

Are these items the same exact item (brand, color, all that?) I know that sometimes you can opt to get foreign made parts cheaper and its the same part, just made out of cheaper material, hence the lower price. Its kinda like when you get a prescription filled and you can get "generic" or "brand name" - both are the same, just one is cheaper cuz a Big Name Company isn't on the box. Dunno if that's the case here, but I try to shy away from import or cheaper parts/tools...

Sorry Guys, I thought this was some kind of computer hacking thing.

where are you Chainging the #, just doing a Search for a dieefrent #?

RATS--Didn't work for a milling machine.lol

I tried for the pipe bender (HF doesn't sell tubing benders anymore??), and the 12 ton price didn't change with different part numbers. <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

Ok, I dont know what trick shiznit you guys are doing but this didnt work for me... That sucks!

And, if you have a retail store close by, just print out the online price and they will honor it.

did it yesterday to get a grinder 2 bucks cheaper than the store sale price <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by MattS:
<STRONG>I have an old mag that has it for $79.00. The number is 32888-3aph. It automatically takes you to the $99.99 one. I also tried the numbers listed above and they do not work anymore. Maybe they fixed the glitch. <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

Click on the button on the left that says "Order from Printed Catalog". Enter the 32888-3aph part number in there. It will take you to your "check out cart" with the $79 price vs the $99 price.

Originally posted by welndmn:
<STRONG>where are you Chainging the #, just doing a Search for a dieefrent #?</STRONG>


See the example in first post of this thread.

Originally posted by Recluse:
<STRONG>RATS--Didn't work for a milling machine.lol</STRONG>

Milling Machine
$1599 catalog #40939-1ara
$1399 my #40939-3ara

Best I can see in this mag is $79.99 for the 12 ton bender w/ free shipping...

Item 32888-3RKH

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Originally posted by DR. Mud:
<STRONG>Best I can see in this mag is $79.99 for the 12 ton bender w/ free shipping...

Item 32888-3RKH

Hope that helps <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

Thanks man.

try
32888-5rkh
for $74.99
pipe bender

[ 07-27-2001: Message edited by: marco ]

Worked for me on a number of items, so BTT

Doesn't work at all for me. Sucks!

still works on some items <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

I justed wanted to say a big thank you.


This is very cool. <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/usa.gif" border="0">