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Dec 23, 2012#1

MowerMike

I thought I'd start a thread where good deals can be posted. I'll start with a Hitachi RB24EAP handheld gas 2-cycle blower on sale at Amazon for $99.99 with free shipping. MSRP is $150, but normal street price is about $130. It is very lightweight, easy starting and packs a lot of power for its size. I've had one for about a month and am very pleased with it.

Amazon.com: Hitachi RB24EAP 23.9cc 2 Stroke 170 MPH Gas Powered Handheld Blower (CARB Compliant): Patio, Lawn & Garden

Dec 23, 2012#2

lawn mower fanatic

Weedeater Blower: $89.99!

Here is another good deal. $89.99

Amazon.com: Weed Eater FB25 25cc 2 Stroke Gas Powered 170 MPH Blower: Patio, Lawn & Garden

Dec 23, 2012#3

MowerMike

lawn mower fanatic said:
Here is another good deal. $89.99
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Amazon.com: Weed Eater FB25 25cc 2 Stroke Gas Powered 170 MPH Blower: Patio, Lawn & Garden

Actually, those are only $79.98 at Lowe's

Shop Weed Eater 25cc 2-Cycle Light-Duty Gas Blower at Lowes.com

Dec 23, 2012#4

lawn mower fanatic

Weedeater Blower

MowerMike said:
Actually, those are only $79.98 at Lowe's

Shop Weed Eater 25cc 2-Cycle Light-Duty Gas Blower at Lowes.com

Even better! :biggrin::thumbsup:

Dec 23, 2012#5

lawn mower fanatic

Homelite Gas Leaf Blower: $69.97

Homelite Gas Leaf Blower: $69.97 at Home Depot

200 mph 400 CFM Gas Blower-UT09523 at The Home Depot

Dec 23, 2012#6

metz12

Re: Weedeater Blower: $89.99!

lawn mower fanatic said:
Here is another good deal. $89.99
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Amazon.com: Weed Eater FB25 25cc 2 Stroke Gas Powered 170 MPH Blower: Patio, Lawn & Garden

I have the same blower and that baby is sweet! it kept right up with my friends stihl handheld blower, dont buy a electric one for the same price when you can buy this one. im waiting for it to snow so i can try it on the snow!

Dec 23, 2012#7

lawn mower fanatic

Re: Weedeater Blower: $89.99!

metz12 said:
I have the same blower and that baby is sweet! it kept right up with my friends stihl handheld blower, dont buy a electric one for the same price when you can buy this one. im waiting for it to snow so i can try it on the snow!

Yeah, I can't wait to try out my Echo in the snow, either!! :licking:

Dec 23, 2012#8

Ric

Re: Homelite Gas Leaf Blower: $69.97

lawn mower fanatic said:
Homelite Gas Leaf Blower: $69.97 at Home Depot
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200 mph 400 CFM Gas Blower-UT09523 at The Home Depot

Yep I purchased that homelite the last time they were on sale, used the first time and it work great then it wouldn't start after that.Needless to say HD got it back.

Dec 23, 2012#9

M

motoman

If your're not hung up on premium brands here IMO is a good deal to snap up if you are looking for a 2 stroke line trimmer. Sears has the 31 cc bump head straight shaft on sale @ $114 local PU or free ship. It is the old style tank placement and has the MTD engine I had for 10 years in my ryobi 790 R. The engine is what they call a 1/2 crank (?meaning?) the crank only has one main, but while it lasts (10 yrs of abuse) it is a demon.

I looked on line but for 6 months none were available here NW. Finally they moved some stock out here. There are currently 2 in Portland area. The only thing that bugs me is the silly "rubber band" starter cord, but I can live with it. The snap in feature accepts my old Ryobi brush blade and also the 2 old bump heads. (ONLINE ONLY)

Dec 23, 2012#10

lawn mower fanatic

Re: Homelite Gas Leaf Blower: $69.97

Ric said:
Yep I purchased that homelite the last time they were on sale, used the first time and it work great then it wouldn't start after that.Needless to say HD got it back.

Yeah, if I needed a blower I would 1. buy from a dealer and 2. buy a different brand like Echo or Stihl or another good brand. I would not buy a Weedeater or Homelite, but that's just me. I am just pointing out the deals, not recommending them.

Dec 23, 2012#11

MowerMike

Re: Homelite Gas Leaf Blower: $69.97

lawn mower fanatic said:
Yeah, if I needed a blower I would 1. buy from a dealer and 2. buy a different brand like Echo or Stihl or another good brand. I would not buy a Weedeater or Homelite, but that's just me. I am just pointing out the deals, not recommending them.

Sometimes even name brands have spotty quality. For example, there have been a lot of recent bad reviews of the Husqvarna 125B blower. I've had no problems with the Hitachi blower that I bought recently, but there is no comparison between it and the much better quality that is evident in the Echo blower. The Homelite blowers have consistently bad reviews similar to what Ric has posted.

Dec 24, 2012#12

lawn mower fanatic

Husqvarna 6021P Push Mower

Husqvarna 6021P Push Mower: $199.99 on Amazon

Amazon.com: Husqvarna 6021P 21-Inch 149cc Kohler XT-6 Gas Powered 3-N-1 Push Lawn Mower With High Rear Wheels: Patio, Lawn & Garden

Dec 24, 2012#13

MowerMike

Found this on my local Craigslist for $75. Looks like a Honda HRR216PKA, that sells new for over $400.

Honda Push Mower

I'm tempted.

Dec 24, 2012#14

lawn mower fanatic

MowerMike said:
Found this on my local Craigslist for $75. Looks like a Honda HRR216PKA, that sells new for over $400.

Honda Push Mower

I'm tempted.

Go for it! I have never used a Harmony mower (the Honda's with the darker gray decks like that), but I love my 2 Hondas!

Dec 29, 2012#15

MowerMike

Earthwise 14" battery powered mower for $99.87

I just ordered one from Amazon: Amazon.com: Earthwise 60214 14-Inch 24 Volt Side Discharge/Mulching Cordless Electric Lawn Mower: Patio, Lawn & Garden

MSRP is $249.99 and the lowest price I could find anywhere else is $228 at Walmart.com. Amazon has free shipping on this item, which is nice because it weighs 60 pounds and shipping costs are high. This is by far the lowest price on a battery powered mower and is even lower that any corded electric mower. This would be good as a small mower to mow in tight places, and the nice thing is that it has a single lever adjustment for wheel height with a wide range from 1.5" to 4" and 7 settings.

Dec 29, 2012#16

lawn mower fanatic

Looks good! Post some of your own pics of it once you get it! :thumbsup:

Jan 3, 2013#17

MowerMike

Update: Earthwise 14" battery powered mower price reduced to $92.09

Since my post on 12/29, Amazon has further reduced the price on this mower to $92.09, which is a 63% reduction from MSRP. I managed to cancel my previous order @ $99.87 before it shipped and re-order at the lower price. I just received shipping confirmation and should have it by next Monday. :biggrin:

Amazon.com: Earthwise 60214 14-Inch 24 Volt Side Discharge/Mulching Cordless Electric Lawn Mower: Patio, Lawn & Garden

Jan 3, 2013#18

lawn mower fanatic

Re: Update: Earthwise 14" battery powered mower price reduced to $92.09

MowerMike said:
Since my post on 12/29, Amazon has further reduced the price on this mower to $92.09, which is a 63% reduction from MSRP. I managed to cancel my previous order @ $99.87 before it shipped and re-order at the lower price. I just received shipping confirmation and should have it by next Monday. :biggrin:

Amazon.com: Earthwise 60214 14-Inch 24 Volt Side Discharge/Mulching Cordless Electric Lawn Mower: Patio, Lawn & Garden

WOW that'a a good deal! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Jan 3, 2013#19

MowerMike

Re: Update: Earthwise 14" battery powered mower price reduced to $92.09

lawn mower fanatic said:
WOW that'a a good deal! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Yeah. Especially when online stores like MowersDirect.com are asking nearly 3X that much. :laughing:

Edit: Holy cow ! They just reduced the price again to $89.79. Soon, they'll be giving them away for free. :laughing:

Jan 7, 2013#20

MowerMike

Greenworks 10-inch Li-Ion battery pole saw / tree pruner

I just ordered this: Amazon.com: Greenworks 20622A 40-Volt 4 Amp-Hour Cordless Lithium Ion 10-Inch Pole Saw/Tree Prune: Patio, Lawn & Garden

This is a closeout at 74% off MSRP. The battery alone costs twice as much. I have several tools that use this 40-volt 4 amp-hour battery, including a lawn mower, and it is very strong and provides long run times. The bar and chain are standard Oregon replacements. It has an auto-oiler and simple chain adjuster. You can adjust it to 2 different lengths with the middle section to extend it.

Jan 7, 2013#21

B

baratta34

Yesterday, I used a Harbor Freight 20% off coupon on a Honda HRX217HYA at Home Depot...spent just under $560 for it.....have to believe they broke even at best on it....

Jan 7, 2013#22

MowerMike

baratta34 said:
Yesterday, I used a Harbor Freight 20% off coupon on a Honda HRX217HYA at Home Depot...spent just under $560 for it.....have to believe they broke even at best on it....

That is excellent, since Home Depot's price is already $100 under MSRP. I didn't know that Harbor Freight coupons are good at Home Depot. Good to know. :thumbsup::smile:

Jan 7, 2013#23

B

baratta34

MowerMike said:
That is excellent, since Home Depot's price is already $100 under MSRP. I didn't know that Harbor Freight coupons are good at Home Depot. Good to know. :thumbsup::smile:

Yea...thought it was worth a shot....from what I hear, it really depends on the day/cashier....wouldnt have been able to afford and/or talk the wife into it without it...

Jan 7, 2013#24

lawn mower fanatic

baratta34 said:
Yesterday, I used a Harbor Freight 20% off coupon on a Honda HRX217HYA at Home Depot...spent just under $560 for it.....have to believe they broke even at best on it....

Great mower and nice deal! We would love to see pictures of it! :thumbsup:

Jan 15, 2013#25

MowerMike

If it sounds too good to be true.......

....then it probably is not true.

In post #20 I described what seemed to be an incredible deal on a battery powered pole saw, which was supposedly selling for about half the cost of the battery alone. I had placed the order with this online merchant along with another order for a battery powered chain saw that was an equally great deal. Last Friday I received an email that both orders had shipped and yesterday the charges appeared on my bank account statement. Curiously, though, no tracking numbers were provided for the shipments.

Well, guess what ? Today, I received two emails informing me that a mistake had been made and that the orders had not been shipped. In fact, neither item was ever in stock nor will they ever be, and the shipping notifications were in error. So, my orders have been cancelled with no rain checks for future purchase at the same great prices and refunds will be issued to my bank account. Of course in the meantime, my bank account has been fraudulently debited those amounts for the false shipments and the balance reduced until the refund is issued. I wonder how many other customers have been hoodwinked by this scammer.

Jan 15, 2013#26

M

motoman

mower mike, I buy stuff online and have been singed a few times. most recently an E coast co with a jolly web site took my order and NOTHING for 3 weeks...no email no tel con ,nothing.

I use c cards so I sicked discover on to the problem. I was told to wait 1 month. At day 29 the shipment arrived and ok. A week later the vendor called and sobbed his account had been backcharged, for no reason. I told him to deal with the card co.

You should have a bank safety clause?? Anyway I stay with ebay (they will fight for you if you're right) or credit card co. I have about 2-3 hassles per year. Never completly burned. Usually wrong part or sub par.

Jan 15, 2013#27

lawn mower fanatic

Re: If it sounds too good to be true.......

MowerMike said:
....then it probably is not true.

In post #20 I described what seemed to be an incredible deal on a battery powered pole saw, which was supposedly selling for about half the cost of the battery alone. I had placed the order with this online merchant along with another order for a battery powered chain saw that was an equally great deal. Last Friday I received an email that both orders had shipped and yesterday the charges appeared on my bank account statement. Curiously, though, no tracking numbers were provided for the shipments.

Well, guess what ? Today, I received two emails informing me that a mistake had been made and that the orders had not been shipped. In fact, neither item was ever in stock nor will they ever be, and the shipping notifications were in error. So, my orders have been cancelled with no rain checks for future purchase at the same great prices and refunds will be issued to my bank account. Of course in the meantime, my bank account has been fraudulently debited those amounts for the false shipments and the balance reduced until the refund is issued. I wonder how many other customers have been hoodwinked by this scammer.

That is unfortunate! I'm sorry that happened to you! :frown:

Feb 15, 2013#28

MowerMike

Yard-Man push mower with Honda engine at Walmart for $225

This is the lowest price I've ever seen on a push mower with a Honda engine.

Yard-Man 21-inch Mower, Yard-Man Push Lawn Mower, Gas-Powered Lawn Mowers, Garden Lawn Mower

Feb 15, 2013#29

lawn mower fanatic

Re: Yard-Man push mower with Honda engine at Walmart for $225

MowerMike said:
This is the lowest price I've ever seen on a push mower with a Honda engine.

Yard-Man 21-inch Mower, Yard-Man Push Lawn Mower, Gas-Powered Lawn Mowers, Garden Lawn Mower

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:thumbsup:

Feb 15, 2013#30

Kodie's Lawn Service

Re: Yard-Man push mower with Honda engine at Walmart for $225

MowerMike said:
This is the lowest price I've ever seen on a push mower with a Honda engine.

Yard-Man 21-inch Mower, Yard-Man Push Lawn Mower, Gas-Powered Lawn Mowers, Garden Lawn Mower

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lawn mower fanatic said:
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I am thinking that the motors more then the rest of everything

Feb 15, 2013#31

MowerMike

Re: Yard-Man push mower with Honda engine at Walmart for $225

K-Pro-Mowing said:
I am thinking that the motors more then the rest of everything

I think you're right. I price the Honda GCV160 motor alone at about $250.

Feb 19, 2013#32

jekjr

Funds were tight for me last August when I started cutting grass and I needed equipment so I bought one of the Poulan Pro hand held blowers that is 200 MPH and I have used it an incredible amount with no problems. We. I first goat it the carb was way too lean for it to operate to it's fullest potential and after getting the carb tweaked it runs like a top. Has always started easy and never failed. Paid $89 on sale for it at Tractor Supply. Don't know that if it died today that I would not replace it with one just like it if I could find one on sale that cheap again.

At the same time I bought a 27cc Cub Cadet split pole trimmer and it has performed equally well. I do intend to upgrade and buy a Stihl trimmer in the next few weeks but mainly because I want one with the handlebars on it to run for extended periods of time doing heavy cutting....

Jan 16, 2014#33

lawn mower fanatic

Reviving this thread.....this is the cheapest mower I've seen. Right now it's discounted to $189.99!

Craftsman 21inch Rear Bag Push Mower: Improve Your Lawn With Sears

Jan 16, 2014#34

Kodie's Lawn Service

The motor on that little mower is a good motor I have one on a craftsman similar to that one an it has every but of 100-200 hours on it on thing I have done to it is simple matinince (oil, filter, plug, and values,) runs great :thumbsup:

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