(Newswire.net — September 30, 2014) — More than 81% of Americans buy new tools each year and 1 in 5 claim Black Friday offers the best tool deals (2014 Tools Shopping Survey). Those surveyed chose Craftsman tools as their top brand, and with almost 1,100 Black Friday tool deals last year (450 less than $20), Craftsman made up more than 25% of all Black Friday tool ads. More than 45 retailers offered more than 100 of doorbuster tool deals at clearance pricing on select cordless, electric and hand tools.
With many current tool deals in October already surpassing last year’s holiday prices, lithium powered tools have become DIY consumers’ top choice and lead Black Friday PREDICTIONS from FatWallet.com for best values this year. Bargain cordless power drills will drop below $40 with 20V drill/driver sets from top rated brands like Dewalt and Milwaukee to drop below $100 (Top 5 Compact Cordless Drills review). Craftsman tool sets (mechanics, screwdriver, etc.) will offering savings up to $200 for Black Friday shoppers. Cordless combo tool kit deals (3-4 piece lithium powered) from Sears Craftsman and Ryobi awill be available for under $100. Quality home improvement rated 7 1/4″ circular saws will drop below $100 and 12″ compound mitre saws below $150. Also, expect deep discounts of 25-50% on wet/dry vacs, generators and lawn equipment come Thanksgiving Day sales, if not before during November’s Early Black Friday sales.
To read the full 2014 Black Friday Predictions and review of the Top 10 Video Game Deals from 2013, visit FatWallet Consumer News Trends.
About this Series: FatWallet.com reviews the top stores, brands, products and deals from the 2013 holiday shopping season and forecasts Black Friday Predictions for 2014. Series content is based on 2013 sales and shopping activity from FatWallet’s Black Friday Ads (and Mobile App: iOS/Android) which featured 37,000 deals, 7,000 Doorbusters, 13,000 deals under $20 and +110 retailer ad flyers (including Thanksgiving Sales and 2013 Cyber Monday Deals).
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