Tractor Supply Disappointment!!

[danny124]

I have been planning to buy a 25 gal. sprayer. I went by my local Tractor Supply yesterday to get one and found they had 4 that were stored outside and showed signs of rust, hose dry rot, flat tires, etc. Well I didn't particularly want to but something that looked used and would soon require some attention. I asked an employee if they had any inside boxed up, as I have no problem assembling a new one. He had to check with the manager. They had nothing inside just outside and the price was the same, $279.
Is it just me or would anyone else have wanted a sprayer that looked new when you bought it or would you have bought one of the "nasty" looking ones outside at full retail price?

 

[BuzzardA91]

Just order it online. Will show up at your door brand new at same price or have it sent to the store. I'm surprised you didn't get a discount. Usually the manager will for stuff that's been outside and weathered.

 

[Bird]

I,too, am surprised that they didn't offer a substantial discount to sell the ones they had, especially this time of year.

 

[Buckgnarly]

TSC has been nothing but INCREDIBLE with service, and I have spent a lot of time in there, just ask my wife! I am really surprised no discount, perhaps a call to customer service?

 

[300UGUY]

I found that the manager is a person who organizes workers in a TSC store. Locally, I ran into thr "receiver" for our local store. She manages the inventory, and knows what everything cost. And what it can be clearanced out for. I got over 300 off a 3 pt tiller, plus she threw in a couple of hats, and the gear oil for it. I guess they separate the functions for control purposes. I asked a worker there who could help me in buying a tiller, it didn't have a price on it, they sent her out, best deal I ever found there! I would just bs with the workers until you find out who really controls prices there.

 

[Kyle241]

I hate TSC up here in Ontario (at least my local one). They lack knowledge, often are out of stock and overall their prices are not great. When I first visited a TSC in Texas, I actually contacted the corporation to bring it to Canada and they were not receptive at the time (2001). When it first opened here I was excited, now I care less as my store is terrible.

 

[SSdoxie]

I ran into simialr problem getting something discounted when I first moved to this area. If the department Manager or the General Manager are not on duty, the assistants either do not have the authority or are unwilling to discount much for fear of going too low. Now that I am on first name basis with all the managers, if I see something I want to negotiate on and they are not on duty I wait and come back later.

 

[PhysAssist]

I ran into simialr problem getting something discounted when I first moved to this area. If the department Manager or the General Manager are not on duty, the assistants either do not have the authority or are unwilling to discount much for fear of going too low. Now that I am on first name basis with all the managers, if I see something I want to negotiate on and they are not on duty I wait and come back later.

As you say, I've learned who to talk to and therefore, I got my cold-cut metal cut-off saw for $40, although it had been marked $75 on clearance.

I talked him down to $40 because it was missing the blade, but then when they got an unused return back, they gave me the blade, without charging me more.

Thomas
No matter where you go; there you are...

 

[Dr Dave]

Our store closed down a few months ago, I liked the products but they lacked custumer service. They went threw alot of help, the good ones did not stay long!

Dave

 

[Grumpy Old Man]

Tractor supply here in Knoxville is only a few miles away and sometimes I feel like I'm in there daily , Great people good service and always stocked with what I need , The place is always clean and I have bought many things with a manager discount ! couldn't say more good things about the place ,i stopped at ace hardware for 1 grade 8 bolt and a nylock to go with it cost $2.00 went to tsc and bought 4 more cost $5.69 That's a good enough reason for me !

 

[Mendonsy]

There are several TSC stores nearby (two within 10 miles). Each one of the five that I have purchased items from seems to operate differently. They are more like a franchise operation than a chain store. Apparently the store managers have a lot of control (good or bad) about how their store deals with customers.

 

[Army grunt]

I have always had good luck with them,I have gotten some stuff on what you might call junk price.I dont care for some of the staff, but thats life.

 

[phiferpharm]

It does seem to be store-related as to good/bad stores. I live just about in the center between the store in Ocala and the store in Palatka. It seems as though I rarely can get what I need or order from the Ocala store, yet the Palatka store will always mention they will order it and then contacts me when the stuff gets in.

 

[murphy1244]

It does seem to be store-related as to good/bad stores. I live just about in the center between the store in Ocala and the store in Palatka. It seems as though I rarely can get what I need or order from the Ocala store, yet the Plaatka store will always mention they will order it and then contacts me when the stuff gets in.

Doug, you ever figured our a top link holder?

 

[phiferpharm]

Hey Murphy, No. To be honest with ya, I kinda forgot about it as I haven't had a time without something attached to it. My son did give me a super heavy duty solid black rubber bungee cord he uses to keep his 18 wheeler hoses out of the way, but the only time I've used that was to hold the top link up while I changed out 3 pt implements.

 

[CBW1999]

That is kind of dissapointing, At my local store I have had fairly good dealings.

I was "bartering" with the manager over an air compressor that- as it sat on the shelf as display, had a crack in the bottom of the crankcase. no oil had been put in it so it was "clean". I was confident I could fix it with "jb weld". I low balled it and he said to wait and he would check with the receiving manager to see what the "break even" price was. Ended up paying $50.00, not too much more than my offer.

Some times i don't undrstand why they put things on "clearance" at the price they do. Once, a row of walk behind mowers and a swisher trimmer marked at $50.00.....now I have a swisher walk behind.

To the OP: Maybe try to find out who the receiving manager is and work through them on one of the ugly sprayers?

 

[Herkypilot]

I've had mixed results at TSC also. Just depends. I once wanted a to buy a wider furrow blade for my middle buster. They had to order it and were going to charge me shipping to the store for me to pick up. The total was going to be over $70! I ended up telling them "no thanks" and ordered one on line from Ag supply. It was $14 + $10 shipping to my door. Talk about mark-up! It pays to shop around. They are the best price around for Grade 8 nuts and bolts though.

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[lsmurphy]

CountyLine® 1 Bottom Plow - 2128058 | Tractor Supply Company


Same plow at local independent dealer is $395 cash, no tax...........all day long and they have about 30 of them.


TS if good for grade 8 bolt and clothes and toys and all the junk they can sell......but when it comes to hard parts........? not so much.

 

[plowindeeper]

My local TSC has a few item that local F&R stores don't have. But with 2 major independent competing F&R stores they don't stand a chance on prices.

The closest store to me buys wholesale by the truck load. His indoor and outdoor covers about 10 ac and he's expanding, He sells to other F&R stores. people drive for a 100 miles around to get his volume pricing

He beat out home depot and lowes by $200 on sewer pipe.
A 3pt. fimco sprayer w/wand could be bought at the end of the season for $899 till he ran out.
He has nearly everything then some.

 

[Herkypilot]

Same plow at local independent dealer is $395 cash, no tax...........all day long and they have about 30 of them.

...And they could still make a profit!