Home Depot - Poulan Pro Chainsaws - $99 ($74 after coupon!!!)

[blainehamilton]

Picked up a Poulan Pro Chainsaw tonight at Home Depot in Edmonton.

Saw a demo on clearance for $99 at the Edmonton west store, called around and found new in box at the Westmount location. Many of the other edmonton stores had new in box as well.

There is actually 2 different models on clearance:

PP4218AVX

http://www.weedeater.com/poulanpro/viewProductDetails.do?productID=163&DealerModelID=null

42cc, 18" bar, Bonus Carrying Case and Extra Chain, 3.2oz Oil

PP3516AVX

http://www.weedeater.com/poulanpro/viewProductDetails.do?productID=161&DealerModelID=null

35cc, 16" bar, 3.2oz Oil


Both models scan at $99.00, regular priced at $259.00 and $229.00 respectively.

With the current $25 coupon this weekend, the cost is $74.00 plus taxes.

Amazing deal for these chainsaws...

[krozet]

Hummm....

I can't seem to think of a chainsaw without this popping into my head.

http://modmycomments.com/x/celeb-quotes/tony-montana-scarface-say-hello-to-my-little-friend.jpg

Great deal, wish I needed a chainsaw for something.

[CaptSmethwick]

Great price on this medium-duty saw. Frankly, unless you own a bush lot, either should be more than enough saw for most people.

[Crowbarfoot]

What coupon this weekend?

--- EDIT: Found it on page 2.

[sienna owner]

Great deal, wish I needed a chainsaw for something.

+1

for the one/year, not worth it...but it's hard to stay away from great deals!!

[162]

excellent deal

[Reignman]

Is this YMMV? I called the Peterborough, Ontario store and they are on clearance but for 25% off the original price. So its $194.25 ($259-25%) before the coupon.

Far cry from the nice deal out West!

EDIT: Item must be scanned in because shelf price is incorrect. I called another Home Depot and the guy in Seasonal mentioned that they were just reduced in price. I asked what they were scanning at. He checked it and outloud said "Holy sh*t....$99!". I ran down to my nearest store and sure enough the one I called earlier today, once scanned in show up as $99. I was then able to apply the $25 off coupon...nice.

Thanks OP for the heads-up. This will definitely come in handy as I have to clean up the mess that Hydro made recently when they decided to clear cut around the lines on my property.

[sneaky]

I picked up the last 16" at my location. When I called on the phone, a man was there buying the 18" and when he heard the sales lady talking to me on the phone he told his wife to grab the other/last 18" too(greedy bugger). So I only got the 16", but still a great deal, I needed a chainsaw!

Thanks for the tip!

[123tiguy]

Picked up a Poulan Pro Chainsaw tonight at Home Depot in Edmonton.

Saw a demo on clearance for $99 at the Edmonton west store, called around and found new in box at the Westmount location. Many of the other edmonton stores had new in box as well.

There is actually 2 different models on clearance:

PP4218AVX

http://www.weedeater.com/poulanpro/viewProductDetails.do?productID=163&DealerModelID=null

42cc, 18" bar, Bonus Carrying Case and Extra Chain, 3.2oz Oil





Both models scan at $99.00, regular priced at $259.00 and $229.00 respectively.

With the current $25 coupon this weekend, the cost is $74.00 plus taxes.

Amazing deal for these chainsaws...

:D:D Thanks Blainehamilton
Picked one up this morning for $99.00. But can't seem to find the $25.00 coupon anywhere and the staff at Home Depot had not heard of it. Where can I find a coupon?

[blainehamilton]

Coupon is on the www.homedepot.ca website, go to eflyer tab, and open the link for the New Mover Winter Guide 2008 and go the page 30.

The print quality isn't great, and they questioned me in store where I got it, so I got them to surf to that site at customer service. No problems then...

Is this YMMV? I called the Peterborough, Ontario store and they are on clearance but for 25% off the original price. So its $194.25 ($259-25%) before the coupon.


And I wouldn't bother calling. The Westmount store I went to still had the regular price tags up, so the staff probably quoted you the price on the tag and nothing more...


I picked up the last 16" at my location. When I called on the phone, a man was there buying the 18" and when he heard the sales lady talking to me on the phone he told his wife to grab the other/last 18" too(greedy bugger). So I only got the 16", but still a great deal, I needed a chainsaw!


Any 18" hoarders here? Lurkers? :)

[rchong]

I recommend not buying the tool-less chain tensioning system chainsaws. I have a PP4620AVX (20" refurbished from XS Cargo) and it does not hold tension for very long. It seems to need tensioning after every 10 cuts.
I also have a Canadian made Pioneer P25. :cheesygri

[octogon]

i got one too , for 75$ you can't go wrong, case included as well, good post OP.

[E39S62]

confirmed in Ottawa (Barrhaven), both models ring it at $99, despite a yellow 'clearance' price tag on the shelf reading $189

Thanks OP. Can't wait to try this big boy out ! I think I'll be looking for things to chainsaw...

[blainehamilton]

Yup. I'm planning on trying it out in a few weeks at the lakelot. We had a couple of trees come down in the yard including one that took down the main powerline to the cabin.

Hydro company fixed the line, but just left the tree to the side without moving it. At least it didn't fall on my trailer...

I got mine out of the box about 30 minutes ago. Jokingly asked my wife if she minded if I started it up inside. :cheesygri


Retensioning is very common with these models after 5 to 10 uses. The difference is it takes 5 minutes or less to do. This is really true for the first couple of hours of use. The chain relaxes and stretches as much as 5% from it's unused new size.

[Black Adder]

Thanks OP, got one of the 18" models at the HD on MacLeod Tr, Calgary. It seemed to be the last of that type, but 3 of the 16" version on the shelf as of an hour ago. The cashier convinced me to fill out a HD card application to get an additonal $25 off (on top of the $25 off promotion covered here) (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=700517), but it turned out that you can only apply one discount per transaction. Nevertheless, an outstanding dealio at $74.

[archimed]

Great post blainehamilton. If I didn't already have my rickety 16" chainsaw still running, I'd be all over this. Very hot deal for any 2-stroke chainsaw at this price.

[Drawbar]

Not a bad deal for light work. The real secret is in the sharpening.

[Snocow]

Picked up a 16" at one store.....it was on the clearance table and marked at $229.00. I had them check stock at other stores and found one nearby that was supposed to have 4 X 18" units in stock.

When I got to the second store (Sherway Gardens) 10 mins later, there was only one in stock...it was on the clearance table with no price on it.

The RFD effect!

Thanks very much OP....I also had a tree come down this winter. This saw comes in handy.

[SlimE30]

the main street location have 5 left, just picked one up.

[jamesb]

Picked up the 18" model at the Burlington store tonight. They had a few left of both the 16" and 18" models. Also,the guy that helped me went online to get the coupon code for the $25.00 discount! Great service!
Thanks OP!!

[MaDgamEr]

Picked one up today... The fella in the dept nearly fell over when he scanned it and came up at $99. Said he was blown away, esp because this (the 18") is a rebranded Husqvarna... Any truth to this?

[voided]

awesome deal for trail clearing!!! just what I was looking for.

[jed]

I'm pretty sure my wife thinks three saws is enough...not sure if I agree, but....

[blainehamilton]

I'm pretty sure my wife thinks three saws is enough...not sure if I agree, but....


You can never have enough saws. You never know when those ZOMBIES are going to show up!

[jed]

Thats what I said!!!:cheesygri

[JebateVrag]

I wonder if any GTA locations have any 18 inch units in stock

[Drawbar]

They have stock in the Pointe-Claire store just west of Montreal. I found them too flimsy for my use.

On the other hand I did find this... http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=701886

thanks OP

BTW...stock of both models.

[MaDgamEr]

Too flimsy for your use? This saw is perfect for the avg home owner... And if you're a lumberjack, then you're likely runing much higher end saws (Echo, husquvarna, johnsred, etc)

For $100, you can't go wrong.

[jamesb]

Yep, Husqvarna owns the Poulan name.

[Drawbar]

Too flimsy for your use? This saw is perfect for the avg home owner... And if you're a lumberjack, then you're likely runing much higher end saws (Echo, husquvarna, johnsred, etc)

For $100, you can't go wrong.

I`ve had a 64cc echo for the last 15 years and use it hard. This saw would not last a summer and would take 5 times as long to fell a tree.

If you are hours away from another saw you do not want something flimsy.

[blainehamilton]

Most of the people buying a chainsaw could not handle 64cc safely.

How much did that saw set you back 15 years ago. My guess is a fair bit more than $99.

We cut a cord or two of wood every couple of years, and just fall and cut up trees that are dead or unsafe. Maybe 3 or 4 a year.

I can't justify a $300+ saw purchase for something like that, and neither can most of the other members here...

[du2772]

Just bought the 16" at Markham, 3155 Steeles. They still had another 16" and three 18" left.

[Drawbar]

Most of the people buying a chainsaw could not handle 64cc safely.

How much did that saw set you back 15 years ago. My guess is a fair bit more than $99.

We cut a cord or two of wood every couple of years, and just fall and cut up trees that are dead or unsafe. Maybe 3 or 4 a year.

I can't justify a $300+ saw purchase for something like that, and neither can most of the other members here...

I think I paid around 300.00 so it comes to about 20.00 per year. I do have a saw like the 99.00 one for trimming or if you have to climb up a tree.

It is a great deal for a light duty saw.

[162]

thanks to the op I picked up an 18" today. I actually need one.

[902linger]

No stock in London, ON.

Too bad - I actually could have really used this :(

[Crowbarfoot]

You can never have enough saws. You never know when those ZOMBIES are going to show up!

:lol::lol::lol:

[Majic31]

Picked up the last 2 of the 18" saws at the Kipling/Belfield location today (no - not hoarding - one was for my brother-in-law). They still had some 16" (as of 0930 this morning) and the Queensway store also had a couple of 16" (had gone there first, but no 18")...

Thanks to OP...:lol:

[cybr9]

I went to the Yorkdale store tonight - they has 2: one $89.99 (reg 159)and a bigger one for 129.99 (reg 229). They looked kind of beaten up - one had obvious signs of rust. They were outside the box - most likely demos - maybe some parts missing.

Decided not to pick one up as they did not look in good shape. Still there as of 8:30PM tonight if anyone wants one of these.

I am going to save my money for a Stihl.

[JebateVrag]

Got one 18"

[Inno]

Got one 18"

Any more to be had?

[sonomapete]

Can someone post a link or paste the $25 off coupon because the eflyer only goes to page 28.

Thanx

[Inno]

Can someone post a link or paste the $25 off coupon because the eflyer only goes to page 28.

Thanx

Coupon expired days ago.

[jed]

Most of the people buying a chainsaw could not handle 64cc safely.

How much did that saw set you back 15 years ago. My guess is a fair bit more than $99.

We cut a cord or two of wood every couple of years, and just fall and cut up trees that are dead or unsafe. Maybe 3 or 4 a year.

I can't justify a $300+ saw purchase for something like that, and neither can most of the other members here...

Absolutely - plus remember, out here in AB, we don't have too many 24" hardwood trees to cut. A 16-18" saw will work just fine for most of our trees.

I stopped in @ HD to look at the $99 unit and it looks just like the Craftsman one I bought a year ago or so. Wonder if its another rebrand?

[thelefteyeguy]

I'll leave it in the locker...in case there's a zombie outbreak ;)

[hip]

Has anybody seen an 18" left anywhere in the GTA (boxed)? I've found some 16", but would like the 18"????

Thanks!

[jnmontario]

None in Kanata, will try carleton place tonight.

[Spidey]

Nice, Ive been looking for awhile. Whta coupon are you talking about?

[Spidey]

Looks like I missed this deal and the coupon. Shoot, this would of been great for the acreage and cutting wood for the stove and firepit

[Inno]

Has anybody seen an 18" left anywhere in the GTA (boxed)? I've found some 16", but would like the 18"????

Thanks!

I'll settle for an unboxed 18" unit! Where did you see them?

Where are the 16s in GTA?

Thanks.

[Efx]

Richmond hill locations have none.

[hip]

I'll settle for an unboxed 18" unit! Where did you see them?

Where are the 16s in GTA?

Thanks.

The unboxed units don't come with any accessories/case/etc (from what they've told me, they don't usually keep them). Computer is reporting 4 of 18"s left at the Markham East location, but speaking with the associate, he confirmed none. Computer probably not accurate at these low quantities.

These are what I physically saw:
Yesterday Lunch: 1 UnBoxed 18" unit = Woodbridge (same isle as other chainsaws, but at the other end of it)
Yesterday Lunch: 1 Boxed 16" unit = Woodbridge
Yesterday Lunch: 1 UnBoxed 16" unit = Woodbridge
Yesterday 6pm : 1 Boxed 16" unit = North Brampton (clearance area by plants)
Yesterday 6pm : 1 UnBoxed 16" unit = North Brampton
Today Lunch: 1 or 2 UnBoxed units (not sure size) = Toronto, Dufferin (overhead, secured to a shelf)

None Left (from what I could find):
Brampton South
Richmond Hill

Spoke with:
Markham East - reported a 16" left
Markham - said no 18" left


If somebody happens to find themselves buying too many 18"s in the GTA, I'd appreciate buying it from you! :cheesygri

Do I really need the 18"er?!? No, but the extra 2" of reach will be important when the zombies come! :twisted:

[voodoo401]

I returned a 16" back to London North
Hamilton Ancaster has 3 16" back on Monday up near the top shelf (I bought a 18" onlt sow one)

[Ray]

I'll settle for an unboxed 18" unit! Where did you see them?

Where are the 16s in GTA?

Thanks.

I went this morning to Curity location in Toronto and saw 1 unboxed 18" located high on the 3rd shelf. Phone before you leave though to make sure it is still there.

[BushCaddy]

Just picked up an 18" saw at the Collingwood location.

Still had 2 18" and 2 16" BNIB.

No signs up advertising this, they're simply sitting on the ground beside the rest of the saws.

Thanks OP

[floflo1]

i just buy a 18 in montreal pointe claire ,they have 3 more in the boxe and one sample they showw the price 259 and 229 but the scan is 99

[Spidey]

Got the 18" here. Guy said they have been selling a lot today. Shame I missed the coupon, but even so good deal. Ill be sawing up some dead fall this weekend for firewood

[thunderca]

Grabbed 16" from Markham location. 2 left
18" is all gone

[sienna owner]

Grabbed 16" from Markham location. 2 left
18" is all gone

not sure when you went..there were 2 left @ eye level, and another 2 up top to the left....and of couse the open box/display one
also had about 3 or 4 14" ones (green) beside the 16"

[ans2]

Since I wasn't specifically looking for chain saws, I don't know the price and the models but they had at least six on the clearance area, near the outdoor garden tools at the south (deep south end just east of Deerfoot Trail) in Calgary.

They also had a couple Echo chain saws and leaf blowers in two shopping carts in the outdoor garden area. Some of the units looked like they were last years display models. Others could have been returns. They seemed prepared to move on the price but I wasn't looking for chain saws or leaf blowers. I don't personally own any Echo products. When I was looking for a leaf blower last year, people highly recommended Echo products.

[hip]

not sure when you went..there were 2 left @ eye level, and another 2 up top to the left....and of couse the open box/display one
also had about 3 or 4 14" ones (green) beside the 16"

Were these the 18"s or 16"s that they had left? Also, when did you see them?

Thanks!

[sienna owner]

Were these the 18"s or 16"s that they had left? Also, when did you see them?

Thanks!

only the 16"s...approx 3:30 pm there were about 4 + display.

[blainehamilton]

Westmount location in Edmonton still had a single 18" up on the shelf in box when I was there yesterday.

[jnmontario]

Carleton Place - sold out

[thunderca]

only the 16"s...approx 3:30 pm there were about 4 + display.

This morning, I can still see 2 open boxes of 16" on eye level shelf on display at the Markham (Highway 7) location.

[renns]

I stopped by two different HD stores in Kitchener. Both had stock at std list prices ($~200 and up), and new nothing about any clearance. This seems to be YMMV - store specific?

[lunaris]

Hmmm, I could use one of these on Grappos13's (the Carlton avatar guy) cable and or dsl connections!

I would buy more but then my mom would get scared and tell me you're moving with your auntie and uncle in bel-air, I whistled for a cab and when it came near the license plate said fresh and it had dice in the mirror, if anything I could say that this cab was rare but I thought nah forget it yo home to bel-air! I pulled up to a house about 7 or 8 and I whistled to the cabbie yo holmez smell ya later, i looked at my kingdom i was finally there to settle my throne as the prince of bel-air!

[WiseOx]

Got the last BNIB 18" at the North Whitby HD. Couldn't believe they still had one in stock.

There was one 16" left at 8pm tonight, for those still hunting.

[macquanski]

I just picked up the 18" at the Waterloo HD for $99.:D There's at least 2 left, of which one is the 16". I asked the sales associate to bring one of each down from the overhead racks so I could choose.

Happy hunting!

[Reignman]

I stopped by two different HD stores in Kitchener. Both had stock at std list prices ($~200 and up), and new nothing about any clearance. This seems to be YMMV - store specific?

Did you have it scanned? The signage will be regular price and the staff will have no clue about the sale unless it is physically scanned in. Happened to me at the Peterborough location. Got BNIB for $74 (HD had the $25 off coupon last weekend)

[JebateVrag]

I will return my 18" to Home Depot on Queensway Etobicoke (Sherway) location. Turns out that my father does not want it

[E39S62]

Did you have it scanned? The signage will be regular price and the staff will have no clue about the sale unless it is physically scanned in. Happened to me at the Peterborough location. Got BNIB for $74 (HD had the $25 off coupon last weekend)

Same at my HD. $189 on the shelf, scanned at $99.

[Freddie1]

Thanks managed to snag one 18 inch model at the Pointe-Claire,Qc location.

This along with the Echo trimmer, wow HD is having some attractive sales these days.

Has anyone heard of HD having any price reductions on the Echo leaf blower?

[Spidey]

I was excited to try mine this weekend and then realized my jerry can was empty, and wasnt in the mood to drive into town to get gas. Ill be picking some up after work today, and give it a run on some dead fall in the back

[jed]

Has anyone heard of HD having any price reductions on the Echo leaf blower?

I asked on the weekend, and so far, regular price. In fact the one I asked about was a display model with missing pieces - still regular pricing.

[Inno]

I am looking for one of the 18" models in Toronto. Has anyone seen any stock left?

[brinx]

No HD in my town, but a CanadianTire, chance to PM there + 10% of the diff in CT money,,, would totally be YMMV but still may work> even for OOS HD areas try at CT with PriceMatch if provide Printable Receipt or pic of Ad showing Models & prices, CT carries the Poulan line, anyone have a receipt or ad pic w/price?

[mtlboy]

Is the sale still on? Also did anyone use their 18" one yet? Wanting to know if it's a decent saw.

[Inno]

Is the sale still on? Also did anyone use their 18" one yet? Wanting to know if it's a decent saw.

Since these are Clearance items I assume the price is not going back up. They just want to get rid of them. Hope it's not because they are problem units!

Would be interested to hear a review from someone.

[paulpear]

Since these are Clearance items I assume the price is not going back up. They just want to get rid of them. Hope it's not because they are problem units!

Would be interested to hear a review from someone.

Confirmed still at $99.00 as of Monday Feb 23 in Victoria. I had to buy the 18" display model, but was rewarded with the amazement of the staff member who didn't know it would scan in at 99.00.

[Inno]

Confirmed still at $99.00 as of Monday Feb 23 in Victoria. I had to buy the 18" display model, but was rewarded with the amazement of the staff member who didn't know it would scan in at 99.00.

Good thing that some don't know. I heard about one HD location that had 6 and the staff called all their neighbours to come in and buy them all when he found out, so there were none left for RFDers!

[jabelone]

Confirmed still at $99.00 as of Monday Feb 23 in Victoria. I had to buy the 18" display model, but was rewarded with the amazement of the staff member who didn't know it would scan in at 99.00.

Thanks paulbear. Did you notice if they had the 16's at Langford?

[sienna owner]

just an update...none at Markham/16h or at markham/14th...still 2 16"s left at hwy 7/woodbine...they are on the top shelf so will have to ask an assoc. for help.

good luck

[TimBittes]

Just bought a 16" at HD Winnipeg McPhillips today. They only had an 18" display with no price and a stack of 5 or 6 16" new in box on the floor under the shelf nearby. There was no signage or prices marked on anything. As reported it scanned at the front for 99.

Funny thing is they had an open box 14" on clearance for 100$ nearby.

So anyone in Winnipeg want a 16" there are at least 5 at this location as of Wed 5pm.

Tim

[Reignman]

Oakville HD (QEW & Burloak) had 3 of the 16" left today. They were sitting on a clearance table and clearly marked $99. These were BNIB.

[bigmanc]

i have read the coupon, and it expired feb 15th so it is probably no longer accepted. However at my local HD they had a 16" that scanned for 99$

[Freddie1]

Just wondering, has anyone had a chance to try this saw since their purchase?

[rchong]

So has anyone used their chainsaw yet?

[blainehamilton]

Not for a couple more weeks yet.

[jed]

What, no zombies?;)

[Sergio]

Guys, thanks for this hot price!!

I just picked up my 18" Poulan Pro at Home Depot at St Henri, Montreal yesterday for 99$ less 25$ (1st purchase on hom depot card).

I probably will start her up in about 2 weeks at country!

I had to help lady do search on her computer with good UPC code. She tried with "Poulan Pro" and found nothing. What a ****** search engine they have. I had to use Google to get the exact UPC, and then she was able to confirm it was in stock :)

Ciao...
sergio

[CADman]

In reply to those asking if anyone has used these saws, I've had the 18" for a year and can give some feedback. As someone else has already mentioned, the tool less chain tightener doesn't hold very well. If all you are doing is minor brush cutting this won't be a problem. But if you are planning on heavy use like firewood, unscrew the black tightening knob and chuck it in the trash, it just doesn't grip the bar enough. Replace it with a proper hex nut and heavy washer and you might stand a chance of completing a truck load ot two. What happens is the chain adjustment wheel moves a block of steel with a tiny pin that pokes into and moves the bar. If you jam the bar into a cut and even slightly bend it side to side, you'll bust off the pin and you're done for the day.

A good procedure to follow when adjusting chain slack is use the wheel to get the tension where you want it, tighten the nut, then back off the wheel a few turns. If HD has those pins available as spare parts, buy at least 1 and make sure it's in the truck, they are fairly easy to change.

Other than that it's a decent and reasonably powerful saw for the money, but definitely not in the Husky/Stihl league.