Does Tractor Supply ever put their tractor implements on sale? I am ready to buy a carryall, but not fired up about paying retail.
Tractor Supply Sale?
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only once in a while. Iv'e been waiting for probably 3 months or so for a sale. I want a rake and a Carry all. 5ft grader blade is the only thing on sale right 20 bucks off,
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85Hokie
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IFFFFF you know someone that works there.......all employees have a 20% off this weekend only, and an employee can buy ONE item at 40% off this weekend.
My youngest son works there...... last year I bought a truck tool box......
stuff there is a little overpriced to say the least!
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Bucky is spot on.
I've looked at their Carry-all for couple years, and don't remember a sale on those. I'm there once a week, and watch their sales, too.
Couple guys have complained their carry all lower pins are too tight to the flange of the angle, where you'd want to mount lumber to make the box. The pins are mid-point in the angle flange.
Other makers have an "ear" that comes forward for the lower pins to make more room.
They've had to gouge some of the wood out to get the lower links to hook to the pins. A quick hitch might be more difficult? Don't know, since I don't have one.
Don't know if that design is still the same, but figured if I bought one I'd use a 1x or 2x pressure treated spacer mounted vertically along those angle uprights to get the room. Otherwise, I could make a couple ears, too.
I've looked at their Carry-all for couple years, and don't remember a sale on those. I'm there once a week, and watch their sales, too.
Couple guys have complained their carry all lower pins are too tight to the flange of the angle, where you'd want to mount lumber to make the box. The pins are mid-point in the angle flange.
Other makers have an "ear" that comes forward for the lower pins to make more room.
They've had to gouge some of the wood out to get the lower links to hook to the pins. A quick hitch might be more difficult? Don't know, since I don't have one.
Don't know if that design is still the same, but figured if I bought one I'd use a 1x or 2x pressure treated spacer mounted vertically along those angle uprights to get the room. Otherwise, I could make a couple ears, too.
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I don’t know anyone there, but will try to work up a relationship.
I will also play with the planking I attached to it, to make sure my quick hitch works on it.
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I will also play with the planking I attached to it, to make sure my quick hitch works on it.
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I think your son also has another father and mother in upstate New Yorkistan, right?!?!
40% = great deal!
Nice bennie; maybe I don't want to work at Lowes after I retire..........
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Grouse - take a look at them online versus others for comparison. The pin location for the TSC version seems stronger to me, but is a problem other guys encountered.
Honestly, I'm not sure I could make one for $150.
Guessing I'd have nearly $100 in angle iron alone, not to mention the pins, wire, gas, bits, primer, paint and time.
Agree. Will probably bite the bullet and just get one. I was hoping TSC periodically sent out a coupon or had a sale on implements, and I was missing out on them. Guess not.
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They send out coupons for 10% etc off every so often. Apply to any purchase. Used one for stall mats to put under bucket and snow blower in the barn the other day.
As RCW pointed out, the lower pins are in a terrible position. I lowered mine 3" and moved it forward (towards the tractor) 3/4-1". Those are 1" holes for those pins, so drill bits, a good 1/2" drill, and prayers that you don't rip you wrists off when the bit catches are in need. Good luck.
Thanks all.
Sheep Farmer: I would definitely be more proactive with the 10% coupon.
Gary: I am ready with tools. My wrists are brittle like twigs after a hard winter. Advised.
Vic, that bale mover may work. Will check it out.
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Sheep Farmer: I would definitely be more proactive with the 10% coupon.
Gary: I am ready with tools. My wrists are brittle like twigs after a hard winter. Advised.
Vic, that bale mover may work. Will check it out.
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Next time you are there sign up for their mailing list and you will receive advance notice on all of their sales. Periodically they have, (at least in our area), customer appreciation day sales, 15% off everything. I've used it on implements, feed runs, clothes.....
I bought a carryall frame at TSC a few months ago. It was on sale -- I think for $95. I built a nice carryall out of it and have had no trouble with the pin hole locations. It is one of my favorite attachments and I keep it on unless I need to do dirt work or until snow starts falling so I can swap it for my rear blade.
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Right now, the customer appreciation is 20% off of everything (this weekend only) , I just bought 3000 rounds of 22 LR ............120 + tax!
Not sure if nationwide....... but it always happens in this part of the woods the first weekend in December.
If any of you have a TSC near by - drop in or call!!!
See if the discount is the same as here in VA
Will do. Found one in the Benzonia MI store. The Traverse City and Williamsburg stores are zero balance.
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Grouse - just for giggles, and because I've wanted one for a while, looked a TSC's website.
There isn't one within 100 miles of our place.
I know. Went to get one in Benzonia, thought better to call first...already gone. Will order one (at the store-ordering online incurs shipping cost, and “ship to store” is not available) after I get a 10% coupon in the mail.
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I got a coupon for TSC for tonight only 4-8PM and it says 15% off of you entire purchase. The coupon says "Friends and Neighbors" on it and I am going to use it to buy a Hobart 140 Mig welder, retail is $519.99 so I should get it for $441.92 which is the cheapest price I have found...
The only other time I know of when they have big ticket sales is Black Friday.
The only other time I know of when they have big ticket sales is Black Friday.
If you're a regular customer you should really get to know the manager. My local TSC would let me have discounts all the time. All I did was ask him and he let me have it.