Hey Vince! I work at lowes as a merchandiser and I will get the answer tomorrow if we are in fact getting EGO or not and will comment back on here when I get the answer
@Victor Barraza that a guy that watchs tool videos on youtube works at a tool store, and will know if the tool store that employees him will be selling the tool? He probably wouldnt just say this for no reason. A week before the bat kit BOGO from milwaukee came out, i knew about it from a regional manager of HD who gave me his personal phone number just because i go to his stores almost daily.
I skipped ahead and learned two things - [1] he doesn't stop shouting, and [2] this "major brand" is of neither interest nor use to me. ..... I am also blocking this channel - if I _never_ see it again it will be too soon!
Tre16 I learned a long time ago most brands made by the same people just didn't different marketing..Most of the crap is made in Mexico for nothing and sold like it's the greatest thing since sliced white bread
the problem with cordless electric out door power tools is that the tool outlasts the battery. and buying 2 new batteries would normally cost more than the tool itself
I would expect those prices to come down over time so the cost of operating a batt. powered tool should (no guarantees) get less expensive. In the meantime there are less expensive knock offs available and they work just fine in my experience.
Batteries are getting better and prices are, or were prior to our current situation with China, coming down. Also, that isn't true when you get into things like lawn mowers and AC power supplies.
How about an electric lawn mower that is 120VAC and has lasted 20 years before I needed new brushes. Like my lawn is 100minutes to cut it all, then I got to edge it which again may take15 minutes to do. So, how many batteries is that? Battery is rated for cutting for45 minutes. BFD! My Edger and Lawnmower uses the SAME ELECTRICAL CORD...THE PLUG IS UNIVERSAL. I saw the battery CON RIGHT AWAY. "Only fits this brand and no other" If that was applied to computers, then the machines would be sitting on store shelves ROTTING. I don't need that B.S. Fortunately for me, I have figured out how to get more life out of the NiCad 18VDC drills by making a plug in adapter. Not dumb at this end.
@@bunzeebear2973 1st. not everyone maintains their equipment. nor keeps their batteries at full charge. the batteries themselves. only last an average of 5 years. typical of most all batteries. that cordless tool will sit, during the winter. at partial charge. . i also have converted a battery pack to accept alternate forms of energy. . there are transformers. so i get it. but just like the tesla car. those batteries will have the same life span. Yet it's not registered as such. nor acknowledged.
While I realize that this video came out in 2020, it occurs to me that Home Depot dropping product line that's rated number one, is not to separate itself from other retailers. It's to improve their bottom line. It also indicates their total disregard for customer service and customer choice. Customer service is dead in America.
When it turned into companies forcing their employees to deal with adult babies and this whole "something didn't go your way so you throw a tantrum and treat the people who work their like garbage" situation and it's no wonder that customer service is horrible. Companies let the worst of humanity become part of their business plan even when it puts their low pay employees in an abusive situation. Before I was an electrician I was a musician so I've worked in my share of customer service jobs. NOte: We live in a capitalist system. Capitalists don't have to care about anything as long as they are making money.
THIS. Lowes get's "Special edition" appliances made just for them so you can't price match. HD doesn't grow in my area so I am limited to what Lowe's, Menard's and Blain's Farm 'n Fleet carry.. It is only 40-50 miles to a HD so if they have some amazing deal on something substantial I can road trip. If there was a HD in town I would probably never set foot in Lowe's again.
That’s exactly right. I’ve worked at both big boxes, they buy from the same companies and change model number, colors, brand names all with the intention of avoiding price matching.
Not speculation. Common strategy that has been in effect for years. This video offers nothing new but how to stretch a 1 minute into 10. Of course they are rebranding to avoid price matches.
They've been doing that 4 decades. Same named speciality products & items sold at both with slight differences that R cosmetic disqualifies "our match or beats competition" claims. That shows the box retailers lack of willingness 2 compete with their rivals & it increase their profits. The basic tools R priced the same. Nothing new. EGO suffers from name recognition. Maybe a national advertising campaign & short term large price cut in their product line up 2 would change that. Prove why their the best & give the consumer a test taste. Break even 4 a year or possibly lose money but it would payoff 100Xs more in the long run. That'll get people thinking about them. Plus folks like a good deal & if product holds true 2 it's advertising they'll buy it again. People buy what they think is best & R loyal 2 a brand name. It's the name recognition. But a good deal really helps & I know, its work with B4.
When he was showing the Milwaukee stuff talking about the smoking deals on stuff they’re getting rid of, I about died. It’s too bad to see EGO go, but I’m so relieved that it isn’t Milwaukee.
I thought I was losing my mind. I lost my Bosch 12" extension I had for years, so went to Home Depot to get another. I couldn't find it anywhere, I went to several locations. I couldn't even find their paddle bits or multi-material bits either. The reason why I need this extension, is because the lock release is behind the head, so doesn't go shooting out the moment it catches on something. Bosch drill bits and Milwaukie markers are the only reason I walk into Home Depot. I'm not going to Home Depot for a sharpie.
Why have you never heard of ego? Maybe it's because when you need a zero turn mower with a 37 HP EFI engine to do the job, they brought a battery powered 22" push mower to the contest.
I'm a garden dept supervisor at Home Depot and believe me, this wasn't that big of a deal. Pretty sure we lost enough Ego to theft that it was never profitable to begin with and I'm not even in a high theft store.
Went to Home Depot last spring looking for a new gas weed whacker and gas blower. Prices were a bit more than I wanted to spend for a mid grade product. Went to lowes. Craftsman stacked to the ceiling. Lol. Not really a craftsman fan. But looked like a redesign and pretty legit. So I bought the set. So far so good. Craftsman def stepped up their game a bit.
Yes, you are missing the strongest battery operated lawn system on the market. Ego built an amazing battery with unbelievable storage, efficiency, and BMS and then they built top quality tools to use with the battery. Amazing brand. This is the only brand that has been able to replace gas with battery. I even run a battery backup for my office off of the Ego system that allows me to keep the office open during a power outage without needing a generator running outside for a lot less cost than a Tesla Powerwall. Lookup the Ego 650cfm 180mph blower and compare it to the market options; especially in run time for the power it offers. Ego is unmatched in performance. I spent over $6000 on Ego products in the past few months. HD has to do what is best for them, but Ego is a strong brand. I hope Ego starts selling on their own website soon.
That's why Dewalt makes so many model #s for the same drill. If Lowe's sells an 894 and HD sells an 895, it's a different drill, even though specs are identical.
@@donphillips5957 Model #s specific to retailers prevents price matching, oldest trick in the book. Sam's and Walmart make their suppliers give them proprietary models or SKUs for the exact same thing. Try price matching a mattress at a department store.
I’m a mechanic at a Home Depot warehouse in Pennsylvania. They were advertising two employees trade in your ego equipment no matter how old make or model for credit vouchers to get new battery operated power equipment from Home Depot.
As a Home Depot stockholder, I hope it's a move to the Makita outdoor battery powered lineup. They've put a huge amount of effort in over the last 5 years or so, and I'm blown away by the range that they offer now. In other news- Ryobi currently has a zero turn ride on ...
As a landscaper I made the decision years ago to be vested in makitas battery system bc, I saw in their other markets landscaping equipment (great Britain, Australia, Japan), bought their 36 volt chain saw and have never been more satisfied with the safety and performance of a landscaping tool. Recently bought the blower and string trimmer combo when it was on sale.
Are both of you guys (op and reply)saying that Makita has gotten better? I always felt like Makita was the "harry Homeowner" brand of tools. They always felt weak.
@@Kevin-ju1kb Actually, Makita was the first to design and build a cordless drill/driver back in the late 60's, early '70's. By the late '70's, they had their 9.6v drill marketed. Originally they had partnered with Sanyo to make their battery systems but sometime around the mid 70's, they switched over to Matsushita (Panasonic) for their battery technology. Today, Makita is a well-respected Industrial Power Tool Company that IMHO, kicks Stanley/B&D/DeWalt's butt in performance, longevity, and overall value.
🔴 Ryobi does have a Zero Turn Mower. They could be rolling out something bigger and better / updated version of it. Ryobi and Milwaukee have both been bringing out some good stuff so I wouldn't be surprised if either of them did something YUGE!!!!! 👌🎉
Seriously! I got one Ryobi zero turn mower as a gift from my wife and tested it out on the yard... worked like a dream even *better* than my 2015 john deere. Implemented Ryobi zero turn mowers into my uncles landscaper business and they work like a dream at a fraction of the cost of those brand names! People shit on Ryobi but I swear to god we use them *daily* 5 times a week since 2017 and their still going strong! 10/10 would buy again and reccomend. John, Milwakee, Dewalt, who? *Ryobi* P.S. dont buy Milkwakue they have all failed on me piece of shit tools, Dewalt is OK
@Weenie Hut Jr's you do know Ryobi and Milwaukee are both owned and manufactured by the same company, right? Ryobi is designed with home gamers in mind, milwaukee is designed for professionals. Look up TTI industries.
ACE is probably where Ego is going to go full on. Ace may not be a big box stores but they have the physical presence and they have a lot of the best brands: Milwaukee, Weber Grills, Traeger smokers, Yeti, Benjamin Moore paint and they already have Ego.
I hope that is the case. I love my local Ace store. Unlike the useless assholes at my local Home Depot, the people at my local Ace actually want to help and go out of their way to do so. I would be much more likely to buy Ego products if they were more heavily promoted at Ace.
@@alanpettibone Same goes for my local Lowe’s Home Improvement store. Some of their employees act like you are inconveniencing them. No b**ch! You’re supposed to help us, the customer! Smh..
Makita already has the largest tool selection with a single battery platform and their products are first class. They have all the outdoor products covered.
Del Clifton I agree, I have their blower and edger. Love them. I intend to buy their chainsaw as well and when my gas-powered mower dies I will replace it with an EGO mower.
So chervon is no go for Home Depot basically. Punishment for Kobalt XTR and the major role they play in Lowe’s I guess, Depot is that much more dependent/intertwined with TTI now
Milwaukee is my guess, to take over the EGO slot. To me lately Milwaukee seems to be very aggressive with developing new products. I recently purchased a Milwaukee cordless string trimmer and I'm very impressed with the quality, battery life, and all the different attachments that can be used with the trimmer. I would recommend it highly.
Milwaukee also takes very good care of their customers. I have had to send back a 1/2" hammer drill because it caught fire while being used after less than 40 min. of run time. They sent back a new one with profuse apologies.
@@silentknight9509 problem is most mom and pop stores don’t have the purchasing power and variety of the BBB’s(BigBoxB*****d’s) and most people only see cost and either don’t see, know, or realize the value in the more personal connections, knowledge, service that mom and pops can provide.
@@dashcammer4322 .. Since most mom & pop stores are operated by mom & pop, the few employees hired are for menial tasks (cleaning, stocking shelves, etc) not worthy of high wages. I don't have a problem with that. These are great places to get started, learn, and build a reputation.
In Canada I found that the item HD sells has a lower spec than the same item from my local hardware. Maybe bushings instead of bearings. That’s why HD’s is cheaper.
Yep, there is no free lunch. I went to a power equipment dealer to look at lawn mowers. The salesman showed me where they cheap out the HD versions. No such thing as more for less
I bet Makita fills the void to sell more power tools like drills, circular saws, and reciprocating saws since their battery platform is identical across the board. Of a tool requires more power they just added another port instead of creating an entirely new power platform. I can run my lawn mower with the same battery as my flashlight, shop vac, drill, etc.
Separate themselves means no more price matching. As it is, it’s difficult because of changing model numbers with very little product difference. You can beat everyone’s price if you have an exclusive model number.
Home Depot must be doing something right. I bought Home Depot stock some years back when it was $30 a share...its now pushing $270 a share...glad I held it. I'm sure the management of HD will sort things out. Personally, carrying EGO makes no difference to me. I have a 5-acre lot...I need gas and diesel-powered equipment to manage all of it, from mowing lawn to baling hay. Batteries just ain't gonna cut it (no pun intended).
You and millions of other people need gas powered tools to do yard work, but BiDUHn and the progressive left are trying their best to make you use a battery powered tool- which can’t do the job
Sorry. They are doing something right in bean-counter terms, but not for their customers. It's the blight that is ruining U.S. corporations, and turning them into wealth-transfer vehicles for globalist government-business-fusion fascism.
@@grizzlygrizzle 'Globalist', 'fascism'...you got the buzzwords down. Well, the goal of any business is to make a profit...period. I'm sure the folks at HD did their market research before deciding on which product to carry, or not. It seems to be doing something right...customers can get what they'd most likely need, shareholders see higher share prices, and the company remains profitable and stable to keep, retain, and hire employees. Seems like everyone wins to me.
It’s fairly new but they are the top of the electric outdoor equipment with 56v, 7.5ah batteries, and really good quality and reliable products. Most of the home depot stores carry the EGO 56v lineup and they leave out the 58v ECHO lineup because we already carry their gas products.
@@insertname7830 The Lowes in Springfield MO where I live always have several lanes open. The Home Depot here never has any lanes open except for the self checkout.
I don’t know who they will get! Crazy they are getting rid of EGO we have the battery operated lawnmower & trimmer and they are amazing! Maybe Lowe’s will now carry it since they now have the empty space?! I like Lowe’s for outdoor stuff better than HD anyway. Thx for sharing! 😊
I took a leap and got the EGO trimmer. It's amazing. It does my whole yard and then I toss the battery on my work bench. I don't even charge it again for the next time. I comfortably get two yard days off one charge. I bought it 4 years ago and haven't noticed one problem since. Batteries have certainly gotten to where they compete with gas for casual home use. I wonder what batteries will be capable of in another 5 or 10 years.
I think Home Depot should worry about customer service first. Was at Home Depot the other day and needed help. Took 30 minutes to get help. They didn't even look to get a manager to help. The parking lot was only 1/4 full too. Went to Lowes, Lowes was packed. Needed help and boom help right away. Home Depot customer service is poor.
Just the opposite here. Both stores are side by side on the same street. Based on the number of customers, most prefer Home Depot over Lowes. With me and the wife, it's roughly 75% Home Depot and 25% Lowes - perhaps a little more in favor of Home Depot this year since we bought a bunch of tools.
I own E - GO . The string trimmers run at double the revolution .It is capable of going to the ground in trimming . I have a Husqvarna (like new) that gave me carburetor problems, not anymore. Plus ACE HARDWARE people actually know the difference between a ninja blender and a lawnmower !
A company like Makita is doing an bunch of what Ego does (trimmers, chainsaws, mowers, blowers) with batteries that run my drill, my circular saw, my oscillating tool, grinder, etc.
That's all fine, but I can't use Ego products anyway, at least not yet. I'm looking to buy, however, indoor/outdoor power equipment (IOPE). Simply put, IOPE means that customers can mow their yards and vacuum their homes with the same machine. Now your talking. Future IOPE offerings may include mini schrubber/hair trimmer, leaf blower/hair dryer, and riding mower/power wheelchair.
These big box stores taking away choices to push certain brands just makes me buy stuff online. If they would get rid of all the junk from their shelves and just stock the highest rated user reviewed items regardless of brand then theyd be giving Amazon a run for their money.
This is routine for the big boxes Lowes, HD, Walmart, Cosco ect. Nothing new, same manufacturer different name, Sears did it years ago. What you have to look out for is a change of specs. on the item. Specs = quality = value = longevity "or not".They'll change and it will not be your daddy's Oldsmobile, it will be your uncles Corvair !
Redwood Madrone Skill saw is also owned by Robert Bosch also owns Rotozip tools,, Its like all the different brands of Beer in the world are now owned by just two BIG companies, back in the old days you made Beer out of water yeast hops barley malt etc etc now it’s made out of chemicals,,time to start Home Brewing again y’all
I would believe that ONE of the reasons for home depot to do this is because with this move, you can NO LONGER price match with other stores, and home depots "we will beat any one's price by 10% on the EXACT same item" can no longer apply. As home depot ensures that you will NEVER find the EXCAT same item ANYWHERE else, even if the ONLY difference is it is now ONLY a different colour.
Could be that a big chain like Lowe’s locked ego in to an exclusivity contract, so it might not even be Depot’s decision to drop the brand...they’re just trying to make it sound like it was to save face
What I’ve noticed that HD and Lowe’s are removing all the best quality brands out and replacing then with brands made in China for the same price or even more. For example I had a Milwaukee grass trimmer bought YEARS ago and unfortunately I screwed up and broke it, I went to HD and the only close product they had was a Black&Decker (made in China of course) and it fell apart few months later. Same thing happened with a bush trimmer also from Black&Decker in which the handle broke off since it was made from cheap plastic. Then they wonder why places like Amazon or eBay are making a ton of money while they go bankrupt. 🤦♂️
HD and Lowe’s are not going bankrupt. But yeah way too much of everything made in China, and the big box stores and brands are only making stuff worse.
I'm not sure if it's the best idea to have the same battery in a ride on mower as your string trimmer. They need to make a battery the size of a small engine you can swap between a riding mower, a utv, dirtbike, snowmobile, and jetski.
@@chickensfloat7427 yeah, that's the closest I have other than Green Bay for my milfucky tools, that's all I run so. I pay to play. Plus Home Depot doesn't sell hunting and fishing gear! Lol
As you have noticed Lowes is leaning to Craftsman tools and other products. One reason both Home Depot and Lowes is parting having the same products is price matching. When one of them has a special price on a product the other does not have to price match. Most of the special pricing at Home Depot and more than likely Lowes is special purchase pricing that they don't both do at the same price. Also some of the name brand products is coming from China and is no longer the quality it was, so they can buy the same quality under a different brand to sell at a better price. Believe me Home Depot knows what they are doing and why. Also as you may have noticed you never hear the work sale at Home Depot. It is always special purchase pricing.
I got lectured by a Home Depot employee some 15 or 20 years ago about - never having "sales". Never forgot that and to me it is just semantics. I think management did a little too good of a job driving home this point to the employees. If I buy something for a "special" price or a clearance product it is a SALE price to me. I would guess that 75% of all my purchases at the Home Depot over the years were discounted price no matter what the store officially called it. Since they move seasonal products in and out year around there is always some kind of "price" shifting. Christmas "special" pricing. It is a sale to me. When Lowes came to town I moved much of my purchasing to them. Some little things irratated me by HD. But also I have always hated their lighting and color scheme in the stores. Also years ago I would find 5 products (at Lowes) to choose from instead of 2 products over at HD. Now I don't find that so true any more. I live in the country now and don't have a lot of choice so shop more at HD again. Still prefer Lowes. I do love Klein tools and very happy to see HD carrying them.
@@JamesThompson-ol3eu I agree with you on the sale thing. I guess they try not to abuse the word sale like so many other companies do. We have a store, Nebraska Furniture Mart that has a sale for everything. Most of the time it is the same products. to me if the sale price is the price all the time it is no sale.
AEG (Ridgid but across the pond) has a line of 18v outdoor equipment already. No idea how good it is, obviously can't compare with Ego's 56v stuff, but who knows, maybe they have some kind of battery doubling tech they are coming out with; something like what we see on the Ridgid 18v NXT vacuum but for simultaneous draw rather than sequential.
**I just looked it up actually, AEG already has a 58v lineup. Maybe we will see that branded as Ridgid. 58v OPE with lifetime service agreement, YES PLEASE.
I have the EGO leaf blower and love it. I have an old school hedge trimmer from craftsmen but want the EGO stuff. I think Ryobi and Makita can do it. Makita has the best outdoor power tools in my opinion.
One doesn't own emotion, and when one is owned by emotion, it's a reflection of one's belief that one own's them. Let the Narrative of emotion go. Non-Duality.
As a 37 year painting and powerwashing contractor I was surprised when HD dropped M-1 Housewash from their stores. I told the manager that was the brand that sold out almost every week. She said I know, but there's nothing I can do. Corporate made the decision. Dummies, now I buy it elsewhere.....
Mx fuel batteries are somehow twice as expensive as ego batteries, have less total power and take longer to charge. Love milwaukee but ego still rules the outdoors
MX line 🤣🤣🤣 lawnmower $2499 something like their stupid most ridiculous light stand for $4500😳😳 all those tools are GOUGING wallets. Too big. Too heavy. Too expensive...
Lowes 80V Kobalt mower and Trimmer are AWESOME.. that EGO stuff is way overpriced for what it is. Home Depot has Craftsman which needs the equivalent. Walmart sells Hart battery tools which are very good at super good prices, but doesn't have a wide selection yet.
I purchased a EGO LAWNMOWER AND WEED WACKER AT HOME DEPOT AND LOVE THEM. I am looking for a battery powered snow blower I see Lowe’s is selling them. So I will have to shop at LOWES
True. back when Short Circuit City was in business, they would have brands change the model number by 1 like model 401 vs at bestbuy 400 so u can't price match it with Best Buy.
I don't have anything specific to offer but I do have a POV from working in retail hardware and as a licensed plumber. A lot of these resets are due to some companies not wanting to "price engineer" their products to give the retailer a more attractive looking price when some of the quality was left out to get a great looking product for less money. I always bought kitchen and lavy faucets from a plumbing wholesaler , and though I sometimes paid more than the "Big Box Store" price I knew I was installing a superior product.
@@markdillon6373 yes I've seen that. It appears to be a upgraded brushless tool line with a smart chip to give or take away power depending on the application
I'm former building materials/ lumber supervisor at the Home Depot. Crossover items causes losses if they price match if they purchase at a higher price at the retail.ridgid is the HD brand made by milliwakee. As is the Riobe line. Yes they have better margins on their brand but they loose customers to Lowes and Ace who has name brand tools and their own. But the fact keep grabbing better brands.
Love HD and My Ego..I'll just order it online now. Its a shame HD will lose the money it use to make from shoppers who bought ego stuff and while there other stuff.
It reminds me of what bed retailers do - even if the bed is the same, they don't carry the same model names as other stores, to make it hard to comparison shop. Even if Bostch and Diablo have the same item, only people who know that will be able to compare prices.
I’ve had my eyes on the ST1520 trimmer for a few months now and was shocked when I tried looking for it again (seeing if the price has gone down any) and it was GONE from Home Depot’s website. Been wondering why that was. Thanks for the info. Fortunately, Ace Hardware still sells them for about the same price.
Hey Vince! I work at lowes as a merchandiser and I will get the answer tomorrow if we are in fact getting EGO or not and will comment back on here when I get the answer
FAN-FLIPPING-TASTIC! THANK YOU.
@Victor Barraza about what
@Victor Barraza that a guy that watchs tool videos on youtube works at a tool store, and will know if the tool store that employees him will be selling the tool? He probably wouldnt just say this for no reason. A week before the bat kit BOGO from milwaukee came out, i knew about it from a regional manager of HD who gave me his personal phone number just because i go to his stores almost daily.
@@seasgarage lol exactly. Why would I just pick a random video to comment I work at lowes lol hes just a troll
Keep us posted Jimboslice, thanks Cuz! 👍🏻
An example of how to turn a one minute video into 10 minutes.
I skipped ahead and learned two things - [1] he doesn't stop shouting, and [2] this "major brand" is of neither interest nor use to me. ..... I am also blocking this channel - if I _never_ see it again it will be too soon!
I went straight to the comments while the ad was playing.
The guy talks like he’s a news reporter working for a cheap channel on a B movie.
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A very common talent on UA-cam.
I would love to see him get excited over something serious...way too much drama
Let me summarize. HD and Lowes don't want to sell the same shit.
You're welcome.
I refuse to shop at Wal-Mart home improvement (Lowes).
They do that so they don't have to price match.
So which one is going to drop dewalt.
@@jakenamron7830 please be lowes. They suck anyway.
I somehow feel my life has not changed one bit because of this.
I see what you did there you were a bit ahead of me.
That's just your ego talking brah. Don't rain on Vince's parade.
N Matthew lm 68 been building since I was 17 ,ego left a long time ago.
It's not about building it's about marketing .
@@stephenbabin8833 pretty defensive for ego "leaving a long time ago" lol
Tre16 I learned a long time ago most brands made by the same people just didn't different marketing..Most of the crap is made in Mexico for nothing and sold like it's the greatest thing since sliced white bread
the problem with cordless electric out door power tools is that the tool outlasts the battery. and buying 2 new batteries would normally cost more than the tool itself
You just stated how they make their money. It's almost all in the batteries.
I would expect those prices to come down over time so the cost of operating a batt. powered tool should (no guarantees) get less expensive. In the meantime there are less expensive knock offs available and they work just fine in my experience.
Batteries are getting better and prices are, or were prior to our current situation with China, coming down. Also, that isn't true when you get into things like lawn mowers and AC power supplies.
How about an electric lawn mower that is 120VAC and has lasted 20 years before I needed new brushes. Like my lawn is 100minutes to cut it all, then I got to edge it which again may take15 minutes to do. So, how many batteries is that? Battery is rated for cutting for45 minutes. BFD! My Edger and Lawnmower uses the SAME ELECTRICAL CORD...THE PLUG IS UNIVERSAL. I saw the battery CON RIGHT AWAY. "Only fits this brand and no other" If that was applied to computers, then the machines would be sitting on store shelves ROTTING. I don't need that B.S. Fortunately for me, I have figured out how to get more life out of the NiCad 18VDC drills by making a plug in adapter. Not dumb at this end.
@@bunzeebear2973 1st. not everyone maintains their equipment. nor keeps their batteries at full charge. the batteries themselves. only last an average of 5 years. typical of most all batteries. that cordless tool will sit, during the winter. at partial charge. . i also have converted a battery pack to accept alternate forms of energy. . there are transformers. so i get it. but just like the tesla car. those batteries will have the same life span. Yet it's not registered as such. nor acknowledged.
While I realize that this video came out in 2020, it occurs to me that Home Depot dropping product line that's rated number one, is not to separate itself from other retailers. It's to improve their bottom line. It also indicates their total disregard for customer service and customer choice. Customer service is dead in America.
When it turned into companies forcing their employees to deal with adult babies and this whole "something didn't go your way so you throw a tantrum and treat the people who work their like garbage" situation and it's no wonder that customer service is horrible. Companies let the worst of humanity become part of their business plan even when it puts their low pay employees in an abusive situation. Before I was an electrician I was a musician so I've worked in my share of customer service jobs.
NOte: We live in a capitalist system. Capitalists don't have to care about anything as long as they are making money.
They dropped EGO because EGO broke contract after THD pumped millions into their company.
Shop at Lowe's I always get great service there
This video seems like a overly dramatic video over nothing imo.
ALL of his videos are🤷🏾♂️
good salesman
First time watching this channel. I will try to avoid it in the future. Too much drama.
Yes holy crap, big build up blah blah blah for a small puff of smoke.
Couldn’t agree more.
Jeez I feel like im being sold Ginzu kives and a pocket fisherman at the same time-! lol
Hey, don't forget the Kitchen Magician!! Your life just ain't complete without one of those!
11 minute video that could easily be crammed into 90 seconds.
It's hard to get monetized for 90 seconds
Great point, and he does it all the time. I'm certain that's why I don't check out nearly as much the content as I used to.
Long winded
But try it in 2x speed! MUUUCH better! 😄
Vince scared me with the red letters 😂 I thought he was going to say Milwaukee. 🤷♂️
🤣👍🏻
I'm sure it scared more than just you and I.
Same vinc that mess up lol
That was his intention
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I imagine Lowe’s and Home Depot also want to eliminate your chance to price match
THIS.
Lowes get's "Special edition" appliances made just for them so you can't price match.
HD doesn't grow in my area so I am limited to what Lowe's, Menard's and Blain's Farm 'n Fleet carry..
It is only 40-50 miles to a HD so if they have some amazing deal on something substantial I can road trip.
If there was a HD in town I would probably never set foot in Lowe's again.
Both are cheap af though
Too much drama !
Amazon is my price match same with most people 🤷♂️
That’s exactly right. I’ve worked at both big boxes, they buy from the same companies and change model number, colors, brand names all with the intention of avoiding price matching.
I can speculate as to why: The stores can still say they will price match but they sell different items so the price match guarantee is useless. xD
Yep, you got that right.
Not speculation. Common strategy that has been in effect for years. This video offers nothing new but how to stretch a 1 minute into 10. Of course they are rebranding to avoid price matches.
They've been doing that 4 decades. Same named speciality products & items sold at both with slight differences that R cosmetic disqualifies "our match or beats competition" claims. That shows the box retailers lack of willingness 2 compete with their rivals & it increase their profits. The basic tools R priced the same. Nothing new. EGO suffers from name recognition. Maybe a national advertising campaign & short term large price cut in their product line up 2 would change that. Prove why their the best & give the consumer a test taste. Break even 4 a year or possibly lose money but it would payoff 100Xs more in the long run. That'll get people thinking about them. Plus folks like a good deal & if product holds true 2 it's advertising they'll buy it again. People buy what they think is best & R loyal 2 a brand name. It's the name recognition. But a good deal really helps & I know, its work with B4.
What brand? He kept hyping and hyping and I very quickly lost interest
Apparently "Eco"
Same they always squeeze out 10+ minute videos with complete bullshit and only 30 seconds of the title
It’s all about that 10 minute video. Really annoying
Bosch? Yeah he took way too long to give the answer.
When he was showing the Milwaukee stuff talking about the smoking deals on stuff they’re getting rid of, I about died. It’s too bad to see EGO go, but I’m so relieved that it isn’t Milwaukee.
Thanks, I wish I had read your comment before I watched the video.
Ryobi has their own 40v outdoir tools including mowers, even a ride on.
Milwaukee, Ryobi and Hart are made by the same company.
I hear you bro, me too.
I thought I was losing my mind. I lost my Bosch 12" extension I had for years, so went to Home Depot to get another.
I couldn't find it anywhere, I went to several locations. I couldn't even find their paddle bits or multi-material bits either.
The reason why I need this extension, is because the lock release is behind the head, so doesn't go shooting out the moment it catches on something.
Bosch drill bits and Milwaukie markers are the only reason I walk into Home Depot. I'm not going to Home Depot for a sharpie.
I will never enter either Home Depot or Lowe's ever again. I shop local. I support the local economy.
Well then your opinion on brands isn't worth much.
@@thomasmaughan4798 that is ok. Yours isnt either.😁😂🤣
@@patrickbodine6010 But it is fun! Yes?
@@thomasmaughan4798 you betcha!
local people are employed by both large and small companies
Why is this guy yelling at me? And why have I never even heard of Ego?
Trumpington Fanhurst This guy is a drama queen. Maybe that’s why the yelling.
Why have you never heard of ego? Maybe it's because when you need a zero turn mower with a 37 HP EFI engine to do the job, they brought a battery powered 22" push mower to the contest.
Trumpington Fanhurst let go my EGO, I’ve never heard of them either and I’ve been around, Partmer
@@petecarroll3949 I wasn’t sure if he was yelling Eagle or Ego! Never heard of Ego either. This dude thinks he is able to sway the market. Wahwahwah
I'm a garden dept supervisor at Home Depot and believe me, this wasn't that big of a deal. Pretty sure we lost enough Ego to theft that it was never profitable to begin with and I'm not even in a high theft store.
Went to Home Depot last spring looking for a new gas weed whacker and gas blower. Prices were a bit more than I wanted to spend for a mid grade product. Went to lowes. Craftsman stacked to the ceiling. Lol. Not really a craftsman fan. But looked like a redesign and pretty legit. So I bought the set. So far so good. Craftsman def stepped up their game a bit.
Lowe's is a longer drive for me, but increasingly, HD's corporate policies are alienating me.
Am i missing something,i have never heard of ego.
Yea they're popular and very good.
Strongest battery operated blowers, trimmers and mowers hands down. Just pricey. Batteries are nearly the cost of their machines.
Think it green lawn tools
@@AndyB718 Harbor Freight is way cheaper and at least as good
Yes, you are missing the strongest battery operated lawn system on the market. Ego built an amazing battery with unbelievable storage, efficiency, and BMS and then they built top quality tools to use with the battery. Amazing brand. This is the only brand that has been able to replace gas with battery. I even run a battery backup for my office off of the Ego system that allows me to keep the office open during a power outage without needing a generator running outside for a lot less cost than a Tesla Powerwall. Lookup the Ego 650cfm 180mph blower and compare it to the market options; especially in run time for the power it offers. Ego is unmatched in performance. I spent over $6000 on Ego products in the past few months. HD has to do what is best for them, but Ego is a strong brand. I hope Ego starts selling on their own website soon.
It prevents their 10% price match. It has to be the same brand.
Makes a lot sense! Can't give it to you 10% cheaper if they don't carry it.
Exactly ! That was my first thought.
Yep!
That's why Dewalt makes so many model #s for the same drill. If Lowe's sells an 894 and HD sells an 895, it's a different drill, even though specs are identical.
@@donphillips5957 Model #s specific to retailers prevents price matching, oldest trick in the book. Sam's and Walmart make their suppliers give them proprietary models or SKUs for the exact same thing. Try price matching a mattress at a department store.
I’m a mechanic at a Home Depot warehouse in Pennsylvania. They were advertising two employees trade in your ego equipment no matter how old make or model for credit vouchers to get new battery operated power equipment from Home Depot.
As a Home Depot stockholder, I hope it's a move to the Makita outdoor battery powered lineup. They've put a huge amount of effort in over the last 5 years or so, and I'm blown away by the range that they offer now. In other news- Ryobi currently has a zero turn ride on ...
As a landscaper I made the decision years ago to be vested in makitas battery system bc, I saw in their other markets landscaping equipment (great Britain, Australia, Japan), bought their 36 volt chain saw and have never been more satisfied with the safety and performance of a landscaping tool. Recently bought the blower and string trimmer combo when it was on sale.
Are both of you guys (op and reply)saying that Makita has gotten better? I always felt like Makita was the "harry Homeowner" brand of tools. They always felt weak.
@@Kevin-ju1kb Makita has been one of the most reliable brands for professionals for decades. Makita was first for dependable cordless tools.
@@Kevin-ju1kb Actually, Makita was the first to design and build a cordless drill/driver back in the late 60's, early '70's. By the late '70's, they had their 9.6v drill marketed. Originally they had partnered with Sanyo to make their battery systems but sometime around the mid 70's, they switched over to Matsushita (Panasonic) for their battery technology. Today, Makita is a well-respected Industrial Power Tool Company that IMHO, kicks Stanley/B&D/DeWalt's butt in performance, longevity, and overall value.
Wow they do not realize how good Ego is... customers will follow who sells the products they want.
I believe this guy like I believe professional wrestlers
I was waiting for him to start pushing “flex seal” on this video.
🤣🤣🤣
Back in the 60-70 era, I was dedicated. Not a paid money maker.
Vince, ITS CONFIRMED. LOWES has signed Ego as a exclusive.
Ace Hardware has Ego and is expanding. I know I own several Ace stores.
🔴 Ryobi does have a Zero Turn Mower. They could be rolling out something bigger and better / updated version of it. Ryobi and Milwaukee have both been bringing out some good stuff so I wouldn't be surprised if either of them did something YUGE!!!!! 👌🎉
Weenie Hut Jr's Ryobi is a downgraded Milwaukee
Seriously! I got one Ryobi zero turn mower as a gift from my wife and tested it out on the yard... worked like a dream even *better* than my 2015 john deere. Implemented Ryobi zero turn mowers into my uncles landscaper business and they work like a dream at a fraction of the cost of those brand names! People shit on Ryobi but I swear to god we use them *daily* 5 times a week since 2017 and their still going strong! 10/10 would buy again and reccomend. John, Milwakee, Dewalt, who? *Ryobi*
P.S. dont buy Milkwakue they have all failed on me piece of shit tools, Dewalt is OK
@Weenie Hut Jr's you do know Ryobi and Milwaukee are both owned and manufactured by the same company, right? Ryobi is designed with home gamers in mind, milwaukee is designed for professionals. Look up TTI industries.
ACE is probably where Ego is going to go full on. Ace may not be a big box stores but they have the physical presence and they have a lot of the best brands: Milwaukee, Weber Grills, Traeger smokers, Yeti, Benjamin Moore paint and they already have Ego.
I hope that is the case. I love my local Ace store. Unlike the useless assholes at my local Home Depot, the people at my local Ace actually want to help and go out of their way to do so. I would be much more likely to buy Ego products if they were more heavily promoted at Ace.
@@alanpettibone
Same goes for my local Lowe’s Home Improvement store. Some of their employees act like you are inconveniencing them. No b**ch! You’re supposed to help us, the customer! Smh..
ace will help you and they arent going on break.
I would prefer that you just said Home Depot is dropping brands A,B, and C, and keeping brands X, Y, and Z.
He very clearly just did it to hit the 10 minute mark for ad revenue. Like a kid adding fluff to an essay to hit the word requirement lol
Makita already has the largest tool selection with a single battery platform and their products are first class. They have all the outdoor products covered.
As of the Google search I just did, Makita does not make a cordless snow blower.
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Damn, this guy says 1 useful word out of 20 which means he simply talks to hear his own voice most of the time.
New Jersey for ya
That brand was so popular I never heard of it.
Agreed, never noted Eco on shelves
Uhhhhhhhhhhh. I've never seen or heard of this brand -- Edmonton Alberta here -- maybe its not in Canada ?????
Right? Haha
@@grantemberley5424 ego is here in 🇨🇦. Seen a bunch of there tools in Toronto. Last couple months they were all on clearance. Now it all makes sense
@@grantemberley5424 I'm in Kentucky and I've never seen or heard of if.
I was pissed for a second, I thought it was going to be Milwaukee. HAD ME SCARED!
Me too
Ikr, that's my only #1
Milwaukee tools now made in china you can have them.
@@TheGetmoneyman milwaukee sucks anyway
Yeah I kept listening thinking it would be that. The guy talks way too much, too much drama and fluff. This should have been 60 seconds long tops.
This makes sense, Chervon makes EGO. They also make Kobalt, Skil, Flex all of the Lowes brands. Just like TTI makes the Home Depot brands
I had never heard of Ego tools before... until now.
Over the last 2 years I've replaced all of my gas powered lawn equipment with EGO devices. I love them.
Love our Ego chainsaw, pole saw and weedeater...
Del Clifton I agree, I have their blower and edger. Love them. I intend to buy their chainsaw as well and when my gas-powered mower dies I will replace it with an EGO mower.
This video is a perfect example of: "Why dazzle with brilliance when you can baffle with B.S."
Wow! They dropped a brand I have never heard of.
Same here. I have no idea what he's talking about. Never seen an Ego tool. Never heard of an Ego tool.
I’ll go where EGO goes. Big mistake getting rid of the best outdoor battery platform.
Same here, for sure!
Electric crap who cares for Harry homeowners
this guy knows what hes talking about and is also pretty entertaining. now sold at lowes in 2022
So chervon is no go for Home Depot basically. Punishment for Kobalt XTR and the major role they play in Lowe’s I guess, Depot is that much more dependent/intertwined with TTI now
Milwaukee is my guess, to take over the EGO slot. To me lately Milwaukee seems to be very aggressive with developing new products. I recently purchased a Milwaukee cordless string trimmer and I'm very impressed with the quality, battery life, and all the different attachments that can be used with the trimmer. I would recommend it highly.
Milwaukee also takes very good care of their customers. I have had to send back a 1/2" hammer drill because it caught fire while being used after less than 40 min. of run time. They sent back a new one with profuse apologies.
@John Wimp you dont need to contact anybody just go to there website register the tool go to warranty and print the shipping label
Agree I know this old but seen alot of outdoor stuff from the big 2 lately. So I guess it was dewalt and milwaukee
Milwaukee and Mikita are my 2 favorite battery powered tools, there are others that are ok but have always liked these 2 the best…
I miss the days when you could go to your mom and pop hardware stores.
I don't buy at the big box stores
@@silentknight9509 problem is most mom and pop stores don’t have the purchasing power and variety of the BBB’s(BigBoxB*****d’s) and most people only see cost and either don’t see, know, or realize the value in the more personal connections, knowledge, service that mom and pops can provide.
I don't. The selection at these stores is sheer amazing. The mom & pop hardware stores never had anything like it.
I remember working at mom & pop stores. Minimum wage and no benefits whatsoever.
@@dashcammer4322 .. Since most mom & pop stores are operated by mom & pop, the few employees hired are for menial tasks (cleaning, stocking shelves, etc) not worthy of high wages. I don't have a problem with that. These are great places to get started, learn, and build a reputation.
When Vince is recording in the Home Depot in 4K potato quality 🤣
In Canada I found that the item HD sells has a lower spec than the same item from my local hardware. Maybe bushings instead of bearings. That’s why HD’s is cheaper.
Yep, there is no free lunch. I went to a power equipment dealer to look at lawn mowers. The salesman showed me where they cheap out the HD versions. No such thing as more for less
Makes me feel like I'm buying bits from a Mexican cartel 😎👍
What kept me watching, was to find out what he got when he put 2 and 2 together.
I missed that,could you tell me?
I bet Makita fills the void to sell more power tools like drills, circular saws, and reciprocating saws since their battery platform is identical across the board. Of a tool requires more power they just added another port instead of creating an entirely new power platform. I can run my lawn mower with the same battery as my flashlight, shop vac, drill, etc.
Separate themselves means no more price matching. As it is, it’s difficult because of changing model numbers with very little product difference. You can beat everyone’s price if you have an exclusive model number.
Home Depot must be doing something right. I bought Home Depot stock some years back when it was $30 a share...its now pushing $270 a share...glad I held it. I'm sure the management of HD will sort things out. Personally, carrying EGO makes no difference to me. I have a 5-acre lot...I need gas and diesel-powered equipment to manage all of it, from mowing lawn to baling hay. Batteries just ain't gonna cut it (no pun intended).
You and millions of other people need gas powered tools to do yard work, but BiDUHn and the progressive left are trying their best to make you use a battery powered tool- which can’t do the job
Sorry. They are doing something right in bean-counter terms, but not for their customers. It's the blight that is ruining U.S. corporations, and turning them into wealth-transfer vehicles for globalist government-business-fusion fascism.
@@grizzlygrizzle 'Globalist', 'fascism'...you got the buzzwords down. Well, the goal of any business is to make a profit...period. I'm sure the folks at HD did their market research before deciding on which product to carry, or not. It seems to be doing something right...customers can get what they'd most likely need, shareholders see higher share prices, and the company remains profitable and stable to keep, retain, and hire employees. Seems like everyone wins to me.
Hard to say something is number one when most people have never heard of the brand
It’s fairly new but they are the top of the electric outdoor equipment with 56v, 7.5ah batteries, and really good quality and reliable products. Most of the home depot stores carry the EGO 56v lineup and they leave out the 58v ECHO lineup because we already carry their gas products.
You probably have. Don't you remember their commercials where the two kids are grabbing at a waffle and saying "leggo of my eggo"?
Ego? What's that?
It's a truly Shameless level of clickbait they have achieved.
I agree I have never seen that brand.
I choose Lowes.
Im done with Home Depot not having any checkout lanes open!
@@insertname7830
The Lowes in Springfield MO where I live always have several lanes open.
The Home Depot here never has any lanes open except for the self checkout.
I don’t know who they will get! Crazy they are getting rid of EGO we have the battery operated lawnmower & trimmer and they are amazing! Maybe Lowe’s will now carry it since they now have the empty space?! I like Lowe’s for outdoor stuff better than HD anyway. Thx for sharing! 😊
I took a leap and got the EGO trimmer. It's amazing. It does my whole yard and then I toss the battery on my work bench. I don't even charge it again for the next time. I comfortably get two yard days off one charge. I bought it 4 years ago and haven't noticed one problem since. Batteries have certainly gotten to where they compete with gas for casual home use. I wonder what batteries will be capable of in another 5 or 10 years.
I think Home Depot should worry about customer service first. Was at Home Depot the other day and needed help. Took 30 minutes to get help. They didn't even look to get a manager to help. The parking lot was only 1/4 full too. Went to Lowes, Lowes was packed. Needed help and boom help right away. Home Depot customer service is poor.
Just the opposite here. Both stores are side by side on the same street. Based on the number of customers, most prefer Home Depot over Lowes. With me and the wife, it's roughly 75% Home Depot and 25% Lowes - perhaps a little more in favor of Home Depot this year since we bought a bunch of tools.
I own E - GO . The string trimmers run at double the revolution .It is capable of going to the ground in trimming . I have a Husqvarna (like new) that gave me carburetor problems, not anymore. Plus ACE HARDWARE people actually know the difference between a ninja blender and a lawnmower !
The first time I ever heard of Ego was this spring when I was comparing weed w hackers. I didn't buy an Ego because I had never heard of it before !
A company like Makita is doing an bunch of what Ego does (trimmers, chainsaws, mowers, blowers) with batteries that run my drill, my circular saw, my oscillating tool, grinder, etc.
That's all fine, but I can't use Ego products anyway, at least not yet. I'm looking to buy, however, indoor/outdoor power equipment (IOPE). Simply put, IOPE means that customers can mow their yards and vacuum their homes with the same machine. Now your talking. Future IOPE offerings may include mini schrubber/hair trimmer, leaf blower/hair dryer, and riding mower/power wheelchair.
These big box stores taking away choices to push certain brands just makes me buy stuff online. If they would get rid of all the junk from their shelves and just stock the highest rated user reviewed items regardless of brand then theyd be giving Amazon a run for their money.
The Diablo brand is owned by Bosch.
This is routine for the big boxes Lowes, HD, Walmart, Cosco ect. Nothing new, same manufacturer
different name, Sears did it years ago. What you have to look out for is a change of specs. on the item.
Specs = quality = value = longevity "or not".They'll change and it will not be your daddy's Oldsmobile, it
will be your uncles Corvair !
Redwood Madrone Skill saw is also owned by Robert Bosch also owns Rotozip tools,, Its like all the different brands of Beer in the world are now owned by just two BIG companies, back in the old days you made Beer out of water yeast hops barley malt etc etc now it’s made out of chemicals,,time to start Home Brewing again y’all
@@petecarroll3949
Yep indeed. Home brewing is delicious and makes great friends.
So basically a new feel to make sales off of the same quality level of tool
They are going to move Ego to walmart
I would believe that ONE of the reasons for home depot to do this is because with this move, you can NO LONGER price match with other stores, and home depots "we will beat any one's price by 10% on the EXACT same item" can no longer apply. As home depot ensures that you will NEVER find the EXCAT same item ANYWHERE else, even if the ONLY difference is it is now ONLY a different colour.
Could be that a big chain like Lowe’s locked ego in to an exclusivity contract, so it might not even be Depot’s decision to drop the brand...they’re just trying to make it sound like it was to save face
Nope Doug. ACE sells the same line.
@@trongod2000 nope to you because both Lowes and Ace sell CRAPsman
What I’ve noticed that HD and Lowe’s are removing all the best quality brands out and replacing then with brands made in China for the same price or even more. For example I had a Milwaukee grass trimmer bought YEARS ago and unfortunately I screwed up and broke it, I went to HD and the only close product they had was a Black&Decker (made in China of course) and it fell apart few months later. Same thing happened with a bush trimmer also from Black&Decker in which the handle broke off since it was made from cheap plastic. Then they wonder why places like Amazon or eBay are making a ton of money while they go bankrupt. 🤦♂️
HD and Lowe’s are not going bankrupt. But yeah way too much of everything made in China, and the big box stores and brands are only making stuff worse.
I'm not sure if it's the best idea to have the same battery in a ride on mower as your string trimmer. They need to make a battery the size of a small engine you can swap between a riding mower, a utv, dirtbike, snowmobile, and jetski.
I'd like to see Menards in Wisconsin get any name brands of tools...
Fleet Farm might pick up Ego...
Menards is horrible for power tools.
fadetoblack51 masterforce had a lot
If luck with them and great warranty and if under warranty keep reciept and even exchange
Prices on power tool kinda suck at fleet farm tho
@@fadetoblack51 , agreed.
@@chickensfloat7427 yeah, that's the closest I have other than Green Bay for my milfucky tools, that's all I run so. I pay to play. Plus Home Depot doesn't sell hunting and fishing gear!
Lol
As you have noticed Lowes is leaning to Craftsman tools and other products. One reason both Home Depot and Lowes is parting having the same products is price matching. When one of them has a special price on a product the other does not have to price match. Most of the special pricing at Home Depot and more than likely Lowes is special purchase pricing that they don't both do at the same price. Also some of the name brand products is coming from China and is no longer the quality it was, so they can buy the same quality under a different brand to sell at a better price. Believe me Home Depot knows what they are doing and why. Also as you may have noticed you never hear the work sale at Home Depot. It is always special purchase pricing.
I got lectured by a Home Depot employee some 15 or 20 years ago about - never having "sales". Never forgot that and to me it is just semantics. I think management did a little too good of a job driving home this point to the employees. If I buy something for a "special" price or a clearance product it is a SALE price to me. I would guess that 75% of all my purchases at the Home Depot over the years were discounted price no matter what the store officially called it. Since they move seasonal products in and out year around there is always some kind of "price" shifting. Christmas "special" pricing. It is a sale to me. When Lowes came to town I moved much of my purchasing to them. Some little things irratated me by HD. But also I have always hated their lighting and color scheme in the stores. Also years ago I would find 5 products (at Lowes) to choose from instead of 2 products over at HD. Now I don't find that so true any more. I live in the country now and don't have a lot of choice so shop more at HD again. Still prefer Lowes. I do love Klein tools and very happy to see HD carrying them.
@@JamesThompson-ol3eu I agree with you on the sale thing. I guess they try not to abuse the word sale like so many other companies do. We have a store, Nebraska Furniture Mart that has a sale for everything. Most of the time it is the same products. to me if the sale price is the price all the time it is no sale.
China buys a lot of name brands. Rockwell comes to mind. It's now trash
Ace hardware is growing people don't like buying 20 bolts if you want or need 1-2. Ace also has better costumer service in my opinion😎
Would be nice if the Ridgid line would be expanding to the Outdoor Power category.
AEG (Ridgid but across the pond) has a line of 18v outdoor equipment already. No idea how good it is, obviously can't compare with Ego's 56v stuff, but who knows, maybe they have some kind of battery doubling tech they are coming out with; something like what we see on the Ridgid 18v NXT vacuum but for simultaneous draw rather than sequential.
**I just looked it up actually, AEG already has a 58v lineup. Maybe we will see that branded as Ridgid. 58v OPE with lifetime service agreement, YES PLEASE.
Never even heard of EGO. I thought I was coming here to find out HD was dropping dewalt.
I wish HD would bring in the RIDGID outdoor tools !
hkgonra omg
Omg
I have the Ego chainsaw, string trimmer, hedge pruner, and leaf blower. All are the best! No complaints.
I have the EGO leaf blower and love it. I have an old school hedge trimmer from craftsmen but want the EGO stuff. I think Ryobi and Makita can do it. Makita has the best outdoor power tools in my opinion.
One doesn't own emotion, and when one is owned by emotion, it's a reflection of one's belief that one own's them. Let the Narrative of emotion go. Non-Duality.
As a 37 year painting and powerwashing contractor I was surprised when HD dropped M-1 Housewash from their stores. I told the manager that was the brand that sold out almost every week. She said I know, but there's nothing I can do. Corporate made the decision. Dummies, now I buy it elsewhere.....
MX Fuel Outdoor Power Equipment here we come!
Nobody is buying that MX crap, way too expensive
@@loucifer323 have you seen the price of ego
Mx fuel batteries are somehow twice as expensive as ego batteries, have less total power and take longer to charge. Love milwaukee but ego still rules the outdoors
@@nuclearexplosion5841 A lot cheaper than the MX tools the battery alone cost more than a EGO lawn mower with battery
MX line 🤣🤣🤣 lawnmower $2499 something like their stupid most ridiculous light stand for $4500😳😳 all those tools are GOUGING wallets. Too big. Too heavy. Too expensive...
Well it would make sense that Ego would be sold at Lowe’s since Kobalt and Ego are both Chervon brands.
Lowes 80V Kobalt mower and Trimmer are AWESOME.. that EGO stuff is way overpriced for what it is. Home Depot has Craftsman which needs the equivalent. Walmart sells Hart battery tools which are very good at super good prices, but doesn't have a wide selection yet.
Umm this looks like a thing where finally I might see a bigger Milwaukee line of OPE at HD! Please! 🙏🏼
They're just going to force Ryobi into the Ego space.
I purchased a EGO LAWNMOWER AND WEED WACKER AT HOME DEPOT AND LOVE THEM. I am looking for a battery powered snow blower I see Lowe’s is selling them. So I will have to shop at LOWES
I hope it's because Milwaukee is about to do their lawnmowers in the MX
I agree.
Bingo
We just signed a trade agreement dummy
MX Fuel is WAY too expensive for an outdoor equipment platform.
Unbelievable. I just bought all new EGO lawn equipment from HD. Major downer...
I just bought the 56v string trimmer the other day also. Disappointed to hear this.
EGO appears to be doing better than ever, just moving over to a big contract with Lowes instead.
So did I recently. Not the least bit worried.
Home Depot is probably replacing Ego with Ryobi. Not saying Ryobi is better than Ego, just saying Home Depot is going full on Ryobi.
That’s what happens when businesses don’t want to do price comparisons on identical products. So they don’t have to do price adjustments.
True. back when Short Circuit City was in business, they would have brands change the model number by 1 like model 401 vs at bestbuy 400 so u can't price match it with Best Buy.
Dewalts new trimmer and blowers look like they're setting them up for a new bigger battery that can be put in the flex volt lineup
I don't have anything specific to offer but I do have a POV from working in retail hardware and as a licensed plumber. A lot of these resets are due to some companies not wanting to "price engineer" their products to give the retailer a more attractive looking price when some of the quality was left out to get a great looking product for less money. I always bought kitchen and lavy faucets from a plumbing wholesaler , and though I sometimes paid more than the "Big Box Store" price I knew I was installing a superior product.
Home Depot shot themselves in the foot with this move. Love me some Ego tools & I’m sure I’m not alone with that statement. They’re buggin tf out. 😂
They probably will fill void with Ryobi. As it's a home depot exclusive. And they already have a 40v platform. Hopefully they expand it.
Interestingly, I saw on Ryobi's website they have a big announcement for I assume a new product line.
@@markdillon6373 yes I've seen that. It appears to be a upgraded brushless tool line with a smart chip to give or take away power depending on the application
Wow, big downgrade. So sad.
I'm former building materials/ lumber supervisor at the Home Depot. Crossover items causes losses if they price match if they purchase at a higher price at the retail.ridgid is the HD brand made by milliwakee. As is the Riobe line. Yes they have better margins on their brand but they loose customers to Lowes and Ace who has name brand tools and their own. But the fact keep grabbing better brands.
Is this the green labeled stuff I've seen when I first walked into home depot? I've never even seen that brand used anywhere in my life
Love HD and My Ego..I'll just order it online now.
Its a shame HD will lose the money it use to make from shoppers who bought ego stuff and while there other stuff.
It reminds me of what bed retailers do - even if the bed is the same, they don't carry the same model names as other stores, to make it hard to comparison shop. Even if Bostch and Diablo have the same item, only people who know that will be able to compare prices.
EGO: Check out our 2 stage snowblower. Pretty cool huh?
TORO: Lemme show ya something...
I have seen them at ACE hardware store in South Buffalo,NY in my area.
Ryobi makes batteries can slap on a drill put on the push mower blower etc
This makes little sense since evergreen brands like DeWalt, Milwaukee, etc will still be carried by Lowes and Home Depot.
Your Lowe's carries Milwaukee?
@@paulseminara2483 At the time of purchase, yes.
Why do I feel I know less after watching this video? == I quit shopping Home Depot when they wanted me to check my supplies out myself.
If I was to watch this whole presentation, I'd figure he'd offer a car warranty extension at the end.
I’ve had my eyes on the ST1520 trimmer for a few months now and was shocked when I tried looking for it again (seeing if the price has gone down any) and it was GONE from Home Depot’s website. Been wondering why that was. Thanks for the info.
Fortunately, Ace Hardware still sells them for about the same price.
Support your local hardware store. HD is a corporate whore.
The only reason I ever went to Home Depot was to get Ego tools, I now have no reason to go to Home Depot. They are now at Lowe’s BTW.
What home Depot is forgetting is its not what tools they want to sell It's what tools the customer wants to buy.