I just picked one up after reading about it online at a contractor's forum I visit. The HD sku is 670-549. It's a half-pint version of the 5 gallon unit that sells for $299. There's no info on HD's website about it, so I don't know if it's an introductory price or a closeout. I don't think it's a closeout because I've never seen them before. It is super-light and REALLY quiet, especially for an oil-free type. It was the only one at the Absecon, NJ store, and there are no others in the South Jersey area. It's only got 1.9 cfm @ 90 psi so it's not going to run an impact wrench or sander, but it will be perfect for trim guns and such.
Shelf tag shows price of $49, marked down from $179.99 at the HD in San Diego (Sports Arena). None on the shelf, system showed 3 - none at any other stores in San Diego. I walked past the tool area, and found a high pallet with a label showing two. It took about an hour for someone to show up with a fork lift that worked to take it down - snagged both of them.
Score!!! Atlanta metro area. Called (to check stock...I know...NEVER call) and they told me (very quickly) that none were in stock anywhere in the district. Asked when SKU 670-549 went on clearance, she said on 30 January. Instinct said check anyway...well, my wife (expert shopper) found three of them up in the overhead away from other compressors. Rings up $49.00 -10% military discount made it even sweeter. 2 brand new in box are left up in the overhead rack. Happy Hunting and thanks OP.
I picked up the last 2 at the Oakbrook Terrace, Il store for $49. They were on the top shelf by the other compressors and had yellow sale tags that read $179.99. I was at the Downers Grove, IL store before OBT and they show 4 in stock, but they honestly can't be found. There were 2 guys from the Westmont store, the tools associate and myself looking to no avail. They were also $49 at that location if anyone can find them.
I have a 5 gallon pancake compressor, but bought a refurb Campbell-Hausfeld version of this compressor at $49 at Andersons last year to use stapling chicken wire into floor joists at a mobile home 600 miles away. It worked great, and would easily have handled any job I've used the pancake for with ease. Frankly, if I had my choice I'd go with it as it is so much easier to lug around and store.
I picked up 2 at the Wheaton Store. I checked myself didn't see any checked at the service desk, and they said they had none, but found 4 at Downers Grove, they called over and the guy who answered laughed and said they been looking for them all morning. I then went back to the compressor aisle just to be sure, and found one up high mixed with the new ones. As they pulled that one down the guy helping me found another on the floor. I took both, one for the father in law.
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