Understanding Harbor Freight coupons and discounts

[sixdogs]

I have been looking for a two ton foldable shop (#35915) crane and I got a promo piece in the mail today that had a coupon for one for $179.99.
The "retail" price is listed at at $249.99 but they usually sell for $204.99 in the store.
Can I use my 20% off coupon on top of the $179.99 sale/coupon price I got today?

Earlier I called the store and they said I could but in searching this issue I'm not sure the person that answered the phone is correct.
It's a waste for me to drive over there and have a different person tell me something else.
Any ideas in this?

 

[bearcreek paul]

It will say on the coupon what you can use it on.I just read the back of mine and you should be good.

 

[Natureboy]

The HF here will not let you use 2 coupons. Almost sounds like you would be better off using the 20% one if the store is only charging $204.00. I did that awhile back on the one ton, the 20% worked out better than the "super coupon". Works nice for getting heavy stuff out of the truck bed.

 

[Pooh_Bear]

Every time I have gotten any of their coupon books, the prices match what is marked in the store with no need for the coupon. So I just buy it and use the 20% off coupon. Call them and ask what the current price is on what you want.

Pooh Bear

 

[thatguy]

The last time i tried to use a 20% coupon i couldnt because they had a disclaimer sign (not on the coupon that i could find) out that said items on 'super special/savings/something like that' cant be combined with a coupon..

To be really honest, before they started restricting the coupons so much I would go in quite frequently and buy stuff.. Now I hardly ever go in there anymore because I cant figure out when I can use a coupon.. AND only allowing one coupon per day/person is not worth the trip..

even the 'free' stuff now has a 'spend x amount' to get it free restrictions.. WHICH make me wonder.. if i use my 'free coupon' is that my one coupon for the day??

Brian

 

[Soundguy]

i also believe you will not be able to use a super coupon price and a 20%.. many times the store prince with a 20% beats the super coupon though..

soundguy

 

[sixdogs]

i also believe you will not be able to use a super coupon price and a 20%.. many times the store prince with a 20% beats the super coupon though..

soundguy

That turns out to be how it works for me.
The shop crane engine hoist "retails" for $249 although I have never seen that price.
It's on "sale" in the store for $209 which is probably the regular price.The "super coupon" price is $180.
But--if I would pay the store price of $209 less the 20% coupon I have, it works out to a cheaper price of $167
which is cheaper that the "super sale' coupon of $179. Besides, it will eventually show up at a $149 sale price.

So, while I would like one of these, $167 plus tax is more than I feel like spending on one of those since they usually action for $75-$100 around here.
It's not the price, and I'm not really a cheapskate, so much as the moving target of coupons.