Matthew Van Driel is a Canadian composer, orchestrator, arranger and conduc… Read Full Bio ↴Matthew Van Driel is a Canadian composer, orchestrator, arranger and conductor. As a film composer, he has written scores for numerous short films from countries worldwide including Canada, the USA, Vietnam and India. He has also been composing and arranging chamber and concert works which have had premiers in both Canada and Hong Kong.

Matthew began his musical training on the clarinet in the seventh grade, and continued in the following years with the bass clarinet, piano, and Chinese dizi. Matthew developed a love for composing music during high school and would later attend York University from 2008 to 2013 where he earned a B.F.A Specialized Honours in Music. While there, he studied composition under both Mike Cado and David Lidov. It was also during this time when Matthew became acquainted with the Toronto Chinese Orchestra and his interest in Chinese music started to form.

Works of his have been performed by ensembles including the Toronto Chinese Orchestra, Hong Kong Juvenile & Youth Chinese Classical Orchestra, Canadian Sinfonietta Youth Orchestra, Dim Sum Ensemble, Windago, and Spire.

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594

3y↑7

Price tag
.03 end is the best deal

Beat price with bonus

Beat by 10%

Home depot will match virtual price
Ie best buy

Early on holidays

(Lowes online orders..save buying appliances where sales tax is the lowest...)
Credit card might give rebate

@grantp4022

4y↑83

And so I was shopping for a bathroom vanity, and cultured marble top , and
I found one I liked on display. I got a store attendant over to ask if there was
any in stock ? she came over and said, yes there was one left, so we both pulled
it out from the shelves into the aisle.

When we got it out, she said your entitled to a discount on this item -- and I
said -- why is that ? She said the box was damaged, it had a little dent in the
corner and was taped up, which was no big deal. She said, I can give you $ 40.00
off, which was pretty good ( $ 400.00 item) I then said, just jokingly, well if you
have the power to give me $ 40.00 off, then why don't you make it $ 50.00 ? She
then scribbled something on a paper , handed the paper to me, and said this is your
final discount -- and it was $ 60.00. I thought great, and took the Vanity home and
it was in perfect condition.

Moral of the story -- if your nice and not pushy, you can get some real good discounts
at Home Depot. This just happened to me in October / 2020.

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@thedealguy

4y↑193

If you enjoyed this video, please give it a THUMBS UP and SHARE the video with a friend as it helps me in YouTube algorithm! 😀 What are your tips when it comes to Home Depot?
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@annetteburkhalter5099

4y↑3

@kingbood101

4y↑4

Awesome video, Im looking to buy a tv would you make a TV deal video 😬😬

Ps: I follow you since iPhone 6 video omg 😱😱

@jcrefasi1

4y↑1

You said its "Aug 20" It's actually Sept 24th and this video just hit Youtube today! Wth??

@thedealguy

4y↑16

@@jcrefasi1 Yes I filmed it a few weeks back, but just got around to editing it last night. I hope thats okay!

@jcrefasi1

4y↑2

@@thedealguyNot a problem. Just thought I was losing it and laughed out loud when you made the comment about them "decorating for Halloween already" . I had to make sure I was watching yr current video.

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@snakeub9

3y↑12

Previous Home Depot employee here... ACCURATE VIDEO!! The Home Depot doesn't mess around, they want your business and will fight tooth & nail to get it! GREAT COMPANY!!!!

@jenniferhartson9389

3y↑12

Former service desk supervisor here. This list is very accurate. One thing I would add is that if you have a bad experience than make sure to tell your cashier. They will attempt to make it up to you with a discount, usually 10% off- up to $50 max without needing manager approval, also if you have a good experience make sure you find a manager or supervisor and let them know. Also an email to the company is greatly appreciated. Also, aside from their store credit card they have a project loan program...similar to the credit card, but it is a one project only thing. You get approved for a particular amount and have 6 months to make all of your purchases for the project. Once the 6 month window closes you no longer have access to the funds. It is a nice alternative to a credit card that is always open and begging for you to use it.

@omripri

Hey, Jennifer thanks for the inforamtion. do you know how to get the 15% mover coupon on HD?

@tinahutchens2622

41w

Thank you Jennifer! Good to Know for those short on funds, but still needing to make repairs

@jiffywaxjesus1951

3y↑3

I love this dude. He doesn't feel like a salesman shoving reasons why to buy their product, down ur throat. Just like a guy who genuinely loves spreading info on good deals. The "awkward thumbs up" bit was great. Leaving small things in like that, make all the difference to us viewers

@crazyjoe91682

4y↑464

As a current Home Depot employee, you’re one man that really did his homework.

@natemartinez4595

4y↑3

What do you do there

@Cisco_Crypto

3y↑14

How come home depot wont match their own online price? I find items online at home depot website for cheaper than in store, then i go in and try to price match your own website but they say no online price match. You have to buy online

@coreym846

3y↑5

@@Cisco_Crypto they do the online specials to empty wear houses it’s really frustrating but if you are a pro member you can usually get your rep to change the price

@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594

3y↑7

@melissabaker77840

3y↑9

Also a home depot employee and we have always been told we will not match amazon or walmart

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@travismartin6470

3y↑8

I worked for Home Depot for 10 years. You have nailed all of our secrets. The Garden Shop get their plants 3rd party and on consignment. They eat the price and now HD. That's how you a replacement. Works out for all.

@jbroheretoday

3y↑37

I went to buy an economy faucet. They were out. Store associate said policy was to give next one up at the lower price. Saved about 40 bucks and got a much better faucet.

@Demonamic777

3y↑3

Home Depot Employee here, I work at Customer Service. I can confirm that all of these are in fact true. It's pretty straight forward and you mentioned all the minor details that are required for some of these tricks to work, specifically having proof of purchase and such. The live plants exchange one is always a fickle and kind of a pain for D31 associates to deal with, sometimes we don't have that plant in stock, we have to clean up after the return of (really messy dirt and debris), or the customer doesn't have proof of purchase and often gets mad at us for it. Keep your receipts! Never throw them away at the store or in the parking lot, thieves can pick these up and attempt to return stolen products off your receipt. If you try to return a product back from your card and a thief already did so, it will show it as having already been returned on our system. Most of the time they do this with debit receipts to get your cash.

@dlang6487

4y↑81

As a former Assistant Store Manager at Home Depot, the price end cent is 100% true. $1.03 for example really means 3 weeks before it goes down to a penny in our system which is the sign that we have to take it off the shelves and it either goes back to the vendor or dumped if the vendor doesn't want it. Great tips Matt!

@dlang6487

4y↑7

I also just got to the competitor coupon part. I worked in 3 stores as an ASM, and 2 of the 3 accepted competitor coupons. It really is up to the store manager or sometimes the assistant manager working at the time. I always accepted them because that creates a repeat happy customer!

@thacker_6420

4y↑4

When it goes to a penny in the system, will it ring up as a penny if I try to buy it?

@dlang6487

4y↑7

@@thacker_6420 Yes it will but Department Heads get a report of penny skus to take off the shelf right before they drop to a penny. If they miss something, then it will ring up as a penny. Cashier's are told to not sell it and say it's not for sale. If you ask manager, depending the person, they may just say whatever or will say it's not for sale. Worst part, the penny skus (sometimes) get thrown down the dumpster.

@lovechristwithallthatyouar9301

4y↑4

Met pulls it off the shelf when it reaches 1 cent also I've tried buying things at 1 cent and was denied due to store manager telling me it could not be sold at 1 cent. I was told this at 7 different stores on different products.

@Ridgerunner49

3y↑2

When do you start counting 3 weeks off or 6 weeks off when is that start date

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@JeanP

4y↑380

i work for home depot and i can tell you most of this on this list is accurate. The discretion of giving matches on coupons and stuff like that is usually based on the competitor and item. In some cases we won't even have to use the coupon but instead depending on a low dollar amount match it just to get you the item. Alot of times we will give the best customer service and even go a bit beyond depending on the customer interaction. I work in the ny area and i can tell you i've done it so yes it does work. We just can't double dip...give a 10 % and give a coupon on top. Something like that we can't do but in SOME RARE CASES if its a huge purchase and you get a manager involved, they may do it as a one time service and take the markdown hit to appease you and have you come back for any other future purchasing transaction. Remember don't be afraid to ask, we trying to get rid of it. Not have it sit on our shelves and as always thank you for shopping at your home depot

@thedealguy

4y↑31

Thanks for the comment and the insight!!

@JeanP

4y↑12

@@TH-vc5sl you could try to ask but sometimes they may not do it because the market in different provinces is priced differently...a lawnmower that sells for 100 in long island may sell for 80 elsewhere because the demand and marketing for it is higher. Again they may do it or offer an alternative which sometimes may end up benefiting you. Remember their motto is to not let you leave empty handed.

@kaceetrigurlzwebscom7761

4y↑3

Thanx J.R youre a gem! Im in NY & shop many locations & wonder if I ever been to your store?

@JeanP

4y↑5

@@kaceetrigurlzwebscom7761 I work out of the Hamilton Ave store in park slope. You are more than welcome to stop in. I'm there in the am hour's

@kaceetrigurlzwebscom7761

4y↑2

@@JeanP Ohhh Brooklyn! :) Im a Brooklyn gal Ironically I havent been to that store Well next time Im in that area Ill pop in, lol, I always need something specially now with the info I learned lol! A huntin I will ... errr I mean shoppin Cya then! :)

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@vh6307

4y↑14

SOOOOOOO many reasons why Home Depot's my favorite place!!!! Thank u 4 confirming the deals Deal Guy!! 🙋🏾‍♀️♥️👊🏾

@kachadananmakla2813

4y↑50

Matt, what a coincidence! Needed a new toilet, Home depot had only one of what I wanted and it had a torn box. Asked the guys there, got a 10% off! Thanks!!

@deliciawhittaker3880

4y↑7

Thanks a bunch. I love home depot and closing on my first home in October. I needed to see this.

@joannehornberger3575

4y↑3

Planning to remodel kitchen soon, glad I found this video now not later!! Thank you 🙂👌

@hepuente

4y↑10

I used to work at Home Depot and the damaged box thing is not 100% true. There is nothing that says just because a box is damaged you automatically get 10% off. It mostly depends on how nice the manager is. Some managers would say you are paying for the product not the box. Others would give discounts no questions asked. Sometimes it depends on how their budget is for markdowns that specific month.

@rosietrev1058

4y↑2

So very true. I also work for THD. I don't give discounts for a torn box with no product damage.

@lisamclaren4588

4y↑1

Thank you so much! This is a Great site! You are Awesome and I appreciate your sense of humor! This is very valuable and informative! I'm grateful for you!
Lisa

@thevelez-cardamonerealesta1382

3y↑2

Fantastic tips. I’m a regular shopper at Home Depot and had no idea about price matching with Amazon or the price adjustment. Thank you for the great content.

@AdmiralPreparedness

3y↑31

As a current employee of HD, everything mentioned here is TRUE!!

@sir.niklas2090

3y↑1

Lol I am a head cashier and I had no idea about some of these price things mainly the beginning one. 03 ending.

@plumbinginla5166

3y↑2

Same here and yes it’s all true I’m surprised he knows it all lmao

@LuchyDosSantos

3y↑3

Online only prices are not match in store.
Competitors coupon only if is the original copy with a valid date. Not expired, not copies.
No. There is not 10% off for a broken box is the item inside is in perfect condition. Is the costumer start complaining about it call a manager and cry about it then maybe they will get a discount.

@LuchyDosSantos

3y↑1

And not all coupons can be use with sale items. Clearance most of the time but not with sale items.

@msh3127

3y↑2

@@LuchyDosSantos absolutely correct. No longer beat by 10% online price match either.

@TheHope4abetterworld

3y↑18

I merchandise the plants at HD in Southern Oregon and I can verify their extremely generous return policy on them. And there are customers that definitely abuse it.

@robertwoodbury2290

4y↑2

Thank You for the tips, I shop at Home Depot alot and love saving money !!!!

@jag2944

4y↑14

Number 10 Home Depot tip will be useful to my wife because she loves plants. Thanks for the tips. 👍🏽

@Broncort1

If she loved plants, she wouldn’t be killing them...hahaha.

@1lyonmantilldeath433

3y↑3

Great info!... Home Depot is a fantastic retailer & they make their customers happy!... Been shopping there nearly 25 years!... Be well & God bless y'all.

@jimkelley8658

3y↑2

#2. I got a Kitchen Aid microwave this way. they matched Best Buy and gave me the 10%. I had to push for it though. Salesperson was only going to match. I had to bring over her supervisor and pull out a printed copy of their policy and show it to him before he did it. Their retroactive price protection has worked for me in the past when I bought a large amount of flooring and then it went on sale two weeks later. Saved a bundle. I also had a water heater that had a 10 year warranty. It was probably within a month of expiring when it went out. They honored that warranty with no hassle. It's things like this that I love about HD.

@timb7775

3y↑30

I actually always ask for a discount at every store if I see damaged packaging, recently got 30% off blinds at Ocean State Job Lot, got 10% off an oven exhaust at Lowes, I even did it a few times at Walmart. My thinking is it never hurts to ask, nothing to lose.

@brandonf159

Yea right oops my elbow slipped into a now discounted box so clumbsy

@timb7775

2y↑5

@Brandon F
I don't recommend damaging property that doesn't belong to you, stores have plenty of security cameras that will see you, and it's just scummy and immoral. Please don't do that.

@timb7775

@@BT-dl8kq
I'm always stopping in the Lowes near me, recently got bags of concrete, mulch, lime, gypsum, ironite, and weed killer. All marked down 50% because the bags are damaged. I specifically look for damaged stuff and hardly ever buy full price for lawnncare.

@bradperkins4291

3y↑4

Tip #12, if you need help deciding what you need to buy look for grey hair whenever possible. These are older folks who tend to have experience actually doing plumbing, electrical work, etc. This has proven to be true time after time at my local Home Depot stores.

@madcow3007

3y↑6

As someone who spent nearly 200k at HD last year, you have pretty good info here. Some of the tips you gave are more store discretion. What I've found is that each store has quite a bit of discretion. I thought you under-sold the return policy a bit. You'd be shocked by what I've returned and have literally never been asked a question about it. I think they have a 3 mo return policy but after that they will still return with store credit. One other thing is the pro center bid room. If you are doing a project where you are making a purchase of $1.5k+, they will "bid" on the project which basically means they will give you a discount. The discount depends on the margin for the item. I had one electrical project where I had a bunch of items that were normally $30 marked down to $8.

@missgale7608

I just discovered your videos. They are great. Thank you. I use to work for Target. I don't know if they still do the retro pricing, but they did.

@Musclemaxmike

Family sent me this and totally love your content ❤ its awesome and handful just in this video definitely keep doing these and more i am for sure going to tell alot of my friends about you and time to save extra or get a great to awesome deal is always worth it.

@mmercado3072

4y↑9

Lemon Grove California takes competitor coupons!!!!! Love this store!

@richardhynson9614

4y↑138

Something that you should keep in mind when shopping Home Depot clearance yellow tags. If the tag you are looking at does not have a "was" price on the tag, then it is not on clearance. It is a regular priced item that doesn't have a home in the store and has been put on the clearance endcap because there's no other place to put it in the store.

@thedealguy

4y↑14

Great tip!

@bearclayton1600

4y↑9

You are 100% incorrect. I’ve been doing price changes at Home Depot for 7 years and have worked at Home Depot for 11 years total

@leeputnam3374

4y↑3

That’s just sloppy merchandising.

@richardhynson9614

4y↑2

@@bearclayton1600 If I am so incorrect, then why is it that a manager is the one who gave me this information?

@gonen6tseconds

That is because the idiot employees don't know NOT to take it out of the overhead and leave it alone, it's for future project in a future bay. It's not supposed to be touched and put on shelf until after the vendor wants it there.

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@marypeeples9068

27w

LOVE YOU "DEAL GUY"!! KEEP THOSE SECRETS COMING!

@GS-rw9og

CAN T THANKYOU ENOUGH FOR ALL THE SAVING IDEAS AND SHOPPING EXPERTISE

@darnell8115

4y↑8

Yes I have used a Lowe’s coupon at Home Depot

@lindaroyal8161

4y↑10

I've never seen a price in ANY store ending in a 3. I love your videos, great tips. Thank you.

@njsongwriter

It should be on a yellow price tag. There aren't a lot of items that this will happen to. The item goes on clearance and initially is discounted and yellow tagged. The item will continue to go down in price and will often sell out before it makes it to a price ending with 3¢.
Just a word of caution. After the item reaches its final sales price ending with 3¢ the next time it goes down it will drop to 1¢. And items left in stock at that time are removed from sale and often trashed. Now if you bought one of these items previously and try to return it without a receipt guess what you'll receive for credit... If you said 1¢ you are correct. If you have your receipt or they can look up your receipt with the credit card you used, then you will get what you paid for it.

@Keeps-

@@njsongwriter so when it ends with 3 when will it become a penny?

@desireeespinosa3954

Hey Deal Guy, you tube sent me here while I was ironing and I like saving money so I didn’t hit skip... at first I was a little unsure how I felt about this video. Then I continued watching and listening and you grew on me. 😉

You have a new sub, I hope that helps

@markkleckner3060

Tyhanks, good info, God Bless!

@MyScreenNameIsTroubledOne

3y↑186

Home Depot department supervisor here, and this dude knows his sh*t!! Wow! 😱😂😂😂

@timothymeyer7466

3y↑3

Flooring Supervisor here, I clicked this video thinking it would be some B.S. but was surprised 😂

@kbcoggin

3y↑4

Same here, D42 DS. This guy spends more time in Home Depot than I do lol!

@MyScreenNameIsTroubledOne

Kenneth Coggin lol...

@MyScreenNameIsTroubledOne

Kenneth Coggin d21/22/30 here

@kbcoggin

@@MyScreenNameIsTroubledOne Good department, don't tell anyone, but one of my favs. Shhhh!

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@Quacks0

3y↑3

What he says about a discounted price for a damaged box is so totally true, even at other stores besides Home Depot --- I have found that merely "opening my mouth" to an employee or store-manager about a significantly-less-than-pristine item can net you great rewards; it's amazing what a store will do for you if you just ask really nicely. I recently got 25% off a grocery item merely because of moderate cosmetic damage; I was still able to salvage and use all of the product after I got it home. :D

@serenacoronado9822

Thank you for this info I will be sure to use it thanks for sharing

@MasteringMayhem

Enjoyed your savings secrets! Thanks for the Vid.

@valp6665

3y↑4

I've been with Home Depot for a while now. Good job on these tips. #1, #9, and #11 was new to me and I work there! When it comes to damaged box or damaged item markdown I personally give 10% to the customers that ask way too much and want to haggle with me, I won't budge. But if you are a nice customer and ask for a reasonable markdown I will give way more of a discount than you deserve, especially if we had a nice chitchat while I ring you up and you actually have a smile. Pays to be nice!
An unwritten tip: Lets say you want to buy a mid range drill and we are out of stock or it says we have it but we can't find it. Most associates who have been there a few years will offer the better model for same price as the one you wanted. As long as it's within a reasonable range. Most customers don't know this tip and go buy it at another store or maybe another Home Depot. Like I said earlier, If you come off as a nice person I will tell you about the deal and find that better model to markdown for you. But if you're a rude customer and know about this deal, I'll act dumb and pretend I don't know what deal you're talking about. Again "Pays to be nice!"

@njsongwriter

3y↑1

That's plain stupid. I worked at Home Depot forc18½ years. The same policy applies to all customers, even the rude ones. Treating everyone fairly can turn around around a rude customer and make them not only a customer for life but a nice customer as well.

@jeanvignes

4y↑64

Interesting about the broken boxes discount. About ten years ago I purchased a floor model couch from Dania and because it was a floor model and had a very slight ding to one of the back legs (in my place, against the wall and not visible) I negotiated the $1,200 couch down to $800. A decade later it was still in excellent condition (very well made) and I donated it to a local special-needs residence before I moved cross-country. Ever since then I always ask for a discount if something is dinged, but it never occurred to me that there could be a discount for a crunched box with no internal damage. GREAT TIP. Thank you.

@carlenestevenson9318

4y↑1

That's why its considered used online because ofv box condition it lists used likenew minor dings

@LindaIrwin7328

Thank you for all the heloful information. Stay safe. 😊

@brianf8679

Just used the damaged product discount and did a open box discount thanks to the channel. Money saved for my business is pure profit.

@marioStortuga

4y↑75

@the deal guy I just literally got $90.37 back from a refrigerator i bought 28 days ago since the price dropped. Just hit their chat up since I purchased it online in a matter of a few minutes I got it the difference refunded.

@thedealguy

4y↑5

Love it!!

@Sherry-pe5wt

4y↑2

Nice!!

@maggiebaxter610

4y↑115

I bought a can of “oops” paint for $9 and there was a $15 rebate attached to it. I sent the rebate in with the receipt (I always keep a copy) and they sent me the full $15 rebate with a store card. I couldn’t believe it. Essentially I got paid $6 to buy the oops paint! Love a deal like that!! Thanks for sharing so much info. Happy Fall!
#kindnessmatters

@Lucinda_Jackson

4y↑1

That’s amazing!!

@PowderPuff_

4y↑2

Happy Dance😁

@stuff4salefromkraigzlist281

4y↑2

yea amazing, im still waiting onrebate from 1999

@geraldhemmis637

4y↑2

Ditto here

@leeputnam3374

4y↑1

You got lucky. They are supposed to cut the barcode off the can for oops paint.

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@maryhayden3020

Thanks so much!! I do enjoy shopping Home Depot.

@greggosnell3200

3y↑1

Enjoyed these video tips and information thanks!

@tigrlady2u

4y↑8

A friend who worked at Home Depot told me that some stores (not all) swap out their appliance and lighting displays in October/early November, so that's the best time to get great clearance deals on appliances and lighting. Especially if you're okay with purchasing the floor models.

@roho4373

Thank you for the information!

@bearclayton1600

Incorrect

@janicekambarn1163

4y↑1

Not correct. Appliances are changed out as manufacturer’s models exit and new models take their place. It happens throughout the year, no specific time.

@DNAstern

3y↑3

Two more gems for you, Matt.
1) Home Depot will match Menard's 11% rebates, which Menard's has very frequently on all merchandise.
2) They will also honor Lowe's 10% off move-in discount (that Lowe's sends to people who have a new address).

@foodiesworldUSA

Awesome… I was looking up to see if anyone bought doors from Home Depot.. so glad saw this video

@kate2create738

This is perfect as I have a renovation coming up and need anything to help almost every aspect of this new home. By chance, is there a possibility of doing a video for Lowes? While I do plan on shopping at Home Depot (now I know to get plants here,) my mom who is also helping me out with the renovations has a Lowe's card so it's likely she will try to use it whenever possible.

@kellyspann9845

Learned a lot from your video. Thanks for taking the time and doing the research to make it.

@TheListofMrRaguso

3y↑11

If you are looking for wood, just like with the damaged box policy, you can check for damaged wood or you can ask for scrap pieces that people didn’t want to take home from wood cut in store. They will sell it to you at a discount price as well.

Perfect for small projects.

@russargabright

4y↑4

Just for your information (I work for Walmart) if you find a damaged box item ask an associate to call a member of management, they will normally give you 10% off on the item.

@njsongwriter

Yeah but if they are out of stock, they won't upgrade the item and sell it to you at the lower price. They'd rather lose the sale.

@DesiMapleDiaries02

4y↑2

Another amazing video! As I’m new to Canada, you’ve helped me understand the North American consumer market so much ! Thanks a ton

@sigh_anna

There are tons of american consumer practices that don't exist in Canada. Then again, there aren't as many trashy shoppers either.

@greggdrennan

4y↑1

Matt,
Any chance of getting a similar video for Lowes? Love saving $$ with your tips!

@YTjndallas

4y↑5

Excellent report. I’m gonna share this!!

@thedealguy

Yay!

@SPAMOK

3y↑5

When I find something that I want on clearance,I take to customer service and ask them if they're able or willing to go any lower on the price. More often than not they will drop the price an additional 10 to 15%. When they say no, I say thank you and go to the cashier and ask the same thing. The cashier will usually drop the price on that thing item. A lot of the time it's just a matter of who you're dealing with and how their day is going.

@kimberlyhood5920

Great video great content as always. We just had someone buy an appliance and no one else could ship it out before 6 to 8 weeks Home Depot was able to ship it in 3 days

@pangearising5355

WOW!! Great information. Thank you

@davidsquire1098

4y↑12

Wow Matt! I'm new to your channel and me being retired now I have plenty of time to back track on your older videos. How have I missed you? Well at least I have found you now and also congrats on your recent nuptials! You are a stick of dynamite in energy!

@thedealguy

4y↑2

Thanks for watching David!

@sharponetoo

4y↑16

You’re the best! Thanks for all the research and tips.

@thedealguy

4y↑3

Thanks for being here!!

@rebhan4981

Perfect timing. I have three major appliances that need replacing soon. This will help me save money for sure. Thank you!

@njsongwriter

When we bought a new washer, we wanted commercial grade (not available at Home Depot) so we had to pay full retail. But that's okay we got what we wanted.

@jdold7

3y↑1

I used to work at a Home Depot ( Super Store) in customer service. On returning plants you can also add sod to that list. Again keep your receipt. On water heaters, if it’s still under warranty and it breaks down. DO NOT... uninstall it leave it hooked up. Call Home Depot first. They will give you a phone number to call. They are going to try and troubleshoot it first. The warranty people will tell you when you can uninstall it and take it to a Home Depot. If you just show up with the water heater without an authorization number you void the warranty.

@elbagarcia6163

4y↑13

Thank you, I learn something new everyday.

@thedealguy

4y↑1

Glad you liked it!

@Robbyduhfish

3y↑5

I’ve used Lowe’s coupons at HD
In California I used to go to the post office and get a change of address packet that had 20% off coupons for Lowe’s and I would use it at Lowe’s or homedepot

@redmori

Good info, didn't know about the 10 percent off and damaged box. Will definitely take a look.

@robertjaramillo9183

4y↑1

Home Depot offers FREE children’s building kits but you have to ask for them at the customer service desk.... they change monthly so ask for them every month. Any activity that brings together parents and child is huge! My daughter and I have made a locker, soccer field, Easter basket.... Home Depot’s greatest perk in my opinion! Great channel! Thank you for all your research and hard work! This information is awesome and a definite Necessity!

@norleenlabare7912

They available on the first Saturday of the month.

@michaeljensen1298

4y↑3

Matt! Great Video, Thanks. Here is an interesting HD fact for you. Per my experience and a couple friends also, in regards to the HD Credit Card. If you are disciple with your credit, HD sends out these mailers that offers 10% off your entire purchase. They also offer longer term financing at 0%, but thats no good, be disciple and use this 10% OFF. Get that next statement, write that Check!

@adrienne5791

4y↑64

I was able to use a 20% off Lowes coupon when I bought my new flooring from Home Depot.

@debbiegagnon1738

4y↑2

Hi. Can someone advise where to find coupons for Lowes or Home Depot? I’m seeing them mentioned but have no idea where to look. Thank you.

@aron6998

4y↑3

Debbie Gagnon I get Home Depot coupons mailed to me all the time, they have been coming in like crazy lately, I have probably had three different mailers in the last four months with up to 20% off but you can always go to the post office and get a change of address packet and it’s typically loaded with coupons

@stuff4salefromkraigzlist281

4y↑1

will never do flooring from hd better to go to stores dealing in only floors, nothing els, hd will never have ur bak

@TheSido26

4y↑1

@@debbiegagnon1738 one time I bought a coupon from Ebay.

@njsongwriter

3y↑1

However, Home Depot will not honor counterfeit coupons. (Just so you know.)

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@jeremiah._.hamman9255

I love how you go into how early our holiday items roll out, my store had Christmas stuff roll out in full a week or two before Halloween, it’s December 14th and we only have three or four Christmas trees left, and we aren’t getting anymore trucks for any Christmas items.

@nancygould6789

I enjoy your information. Thanks 😊.

@matthewwynne939

4y↑9

As someone who used to work retail, I'd advise that when going in for a price match, make sure the items are identical. Also, I've always found the clearance area at Home Depot kind of hit or miss. Sometimes there are some good deals to be had, but often it's just a markdown of a matter of cents.

@mongerz4732

4y↑26

I work at home depot and sometime there's a clearance yellow tag but the price is exactly the same. They just want to sell out the remaining item because there's a new idea coming in or the product is no longer being manufactured. So just keep a close eye on yellow tags some times.

@haysmitty

Yes. I have found yellow tags to be misleading sometimes on the end of the aisle in the clearance. Sometimes only discounted $.50 or less on an item that cost $50. Like that’s not clearance! LOL

@njsongwriter

When an item initially goes on clearance it isn't discounted, it's simply yellow tagged to let the customer know that it's being clearances out. If it doesn't sell out at the regular price it will be reduced.

@minervamanzanillo2255

Thank you for providing us with the information about how to save money at Home depot!

@tessa71465

Thank you for such a fun and informative video! Teresa a new subbie!

@waynesligar5948

4y↑4

I worked in construction for 34 years before i hurt my lower back pretty bad and disabled now but i knew about damaged product boxes and bags but i didn't know some of the other savings great video

@reddawgrup1779

4y↑1

I'm sorry to hear that and must not be easy to deal with!! I've been a carpenter for over 36 years now.. Heck I'm not sure now may be 37, started in the spring of 83 or 84.. I think it was 84, so yea over 36 years... Anyway point being I've loved most of it by far and love the math involved and the hands on!! I'm not sure what I would do if I couldn't work anymore... I really am sorry to hear that about you and I hope you are doing well!!!
God bless!!

@waynesligar5948

@@reddawgrup1779 i started in 84 also that's funny

@grantp4022

4y↑83

@2ndhorseman

3y↑3

Yeah, any employee at Home Depot can authorize a discount without management approval. They are limited as to how much, but, yeah in many cases, if you're good to them, they'll be good to you.

@1980tiffani

3y↑2

Being nice and friendly gets you a long way

@tangoindiamike9189

3y↑1

@@2ndhorseman I was in Home Depot yesterday and asked 6 different employees for help. None of them had time for me. They would point and say, "it might be over there", or, "I don't think we have that in the store". I told them, your website says you do, to which I would get the next blow off excuse like, this is not my department. I finally asked one lady, is there ANYONE that works here who has 15 seconds to properly answer my question. She left to get someone else. After waiting for some time, she returns with another guy. He tried to direct me to the same wrong location as the first person I asked. It wasn't just the wrong location, it was a totally different item. In this whole process, I showed them pictures, multiple times, from their website of the item I needed, and not one employee would take the time to check their inventory or identify the location. They just kept guessing, "you might find it over there". After an hour of their bullshit, I gave up and left. I shouldn't have to be extra sweet to get acceptable customer service. If I ask you where to find an item, either show me where it is, or check your inventory to see if you have it. Get someone else to lick your ass, because I'm not doing it. It's amazing how often the staff at both Lowe's and Home Depot, have extremely inferior knowledge about products, or their quality or usage. On the up side, the gentleman at Home Depot who helped me with my water heater purchase, had superior knowledge about all of the products, and I learned a lot from him. He was a true professional.

@nyeusiknowledge4873

Soooooo where's the part where you scooped them up, put them in a headlock, put a sawed off shotgun to their head, and threatened their 🐕 to get that actual final "Final" deal 😳😳😳😳😳😳 The Deoptlizer

@DrywallMaster

that purchase was final sale no returns ..right ..?

@rosespaulding2874

Love your enthusiasm.

@caroll6261

Thank you for all that you The Deal Guy! I watch you on tv when I can catch you. UTube is great! Thanks for the vids here. I typically don't go to Home Depot because when I have questions, the employees run away from me😱 I go to Lowe's or Ace Hardware😁

@theg8one

4y↑21

I used to work at HD, it's true that you can return your plants (up to a yr) with a receipt.

@shirleymorgan5

3y↑1

Also houseplants, keep your receipt. I am very good with plants but sometimes they die for no reason but maybe the transition of coming from a greenhouse to my house. I'll take my money back all day. Houseplants are only guaranteed for six months, same goes for Lows.

@mikejones-we9eo

3y↑9

I bought a house from a bank that had been repossessed, and everything was taken out of it. I had to buy all the kitchen appliances and had them delivered. The delivery people hit the fridge box with a forklift and put a small dent at the bottom of the freezer drawer. I talked to the store manager and was told it would be 2-3 weeks to get a replacement drawer, or they would refund me $100 if I kept it as is. I asked him to do better since that wasn't even 10% ( bought all appliances in a bundle deal and I believe the fridge was around $1700-$1800). He offered $300. That's when I countered with a $500 Home Depot gift card, and he accepted that. I kept the small dented door (which was barely noticeable, and I had to point it out to people when they look for it). The best part is when they rang up the refund they also refunded the sales tax so I left the store with a $535 Home Depot gift. Funny enough I was going to spend that money with them anyway because I had to rebuild 2 bathrooms and new flooring in the house. Moral is don't be afraid to negotiate a better deal, asking for a larger amount in store credit or gift card is easier since they know that money is coming back to them.

@sarapawsonherrington2595

4y↑1

Wow! I learned a lot! And we shop at Home Depot a lot. I hope these apply in Canada too.

@patriciatinkey2677

Thanks! Quite helpful- I subscribed from this one.😀

@dskwared2u610

4y↑12

When I purchase my current home it needed work. I bought almost entirely all of my improvements from Home Depot. I kept trying to plant shrubs in one particular area of the property, and they kept dying. I would just take em back with the receipt, and get more until, I gave up on that particular area of the property. LUL! My late friend Tommy Ray was a paint expert at HD. God rest his soul.

@xmachine7003

Are there Black Walnut trees in the vicinity if where you were planting?
Black Walnut trees emit a hormone from their roots that kills competition plants or trees.

@dskwared2u610

@@xmachine7003 Sorry, no black walnut trees. I already fixed that area with non-plant landscaping. My uncle had walnut trees growing up. I liked them...except for the fact that my mother wanted me to help her gather bushels.

@CassieAfricanQueen

4y↑124

I would feel ashamed bringing a dead plant back 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I mean it's kinda my fault 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️ I dont have a green thumb

@Lucinda_Jackson

4y↑13

Not necessarily your fault. Sometimes plants were improperly prepared or suffered damage along the way and will die no matter whose thumbs care for it! In general, the odds of this go up with the size and price of the plant. I agree this is true of bedding plants, etc and for those you should probably eat the loss yourself. But if you buy shrubs or trees, the price is MUCH higher and the odds of receiving a plane that is simply not viable go up MUCH higher. Also, with bigger plants, the time frame for that to be evident is longer and there’s no reason you shouldn’t be able to return that plant. 💕

@Michael-zn2jc

4y↑1

Once I bought a bunch of tomato plants and they were sick and never gave any tomatoes. Some research later I realized if I would have bought a $3 dollar bag of miracle gro soil I could have taken the plants back and have them refunded because they guarantee a harvest.

@tyronedowden3983

4y↑2

CassieAfricanQueen hey, they don’t know that and if they’re willing to give you a new one why not?

@kensfestoolchannel7916

4y↑4

Tyrone Dowden it’s called PRIDE!!!

@kensfestoolchannel7916

4y↑1

Kimmy Ball I’m glad Cheapo and Blowes doesn’t sell puppies then.

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@latifahcheatam

OMG! 😃 I go to Home Depot all the time and didn't know some of these tips. THANK YOU!! 😊 Also, you taught me fun your IKEA video that if it goes on sale after you bought it, you can get a price adjustment. (Especially if you have IKEA Family) It works! 😉

@KomarProject

4y↑2

HD also offers a 10% military discount on top of any other discounts excluding coupons. So other then using a coupon you can apply a 10% additional savings. This is for all active duty, retired vets, or disabled vets. As long as you present a military ID or DD214!

@CaesarCapone

47w↑1

Nope!

@thejerseyj9422

3y↑5

In the lumber department in the Middle Township NJ store there is damaged lumber available at 50% off.
Not a big selection but, it's worth looking into.

@2ndhorseman

Most Home Depot stores have that. It can be anything from damaged lumber to pieces that are very small "by the foot" lumber. Maybe a piece that is supposed to be 6' and the last foot has a crack, but you only need a 4 or 5 ft piece.

@thejerseyj9422

3y↑1

@@2ndhorseman good info.

@harjinderkang6060

Referred to as “cull lumber”. Purchase through Pro Desk.

@jeannieharper7750

3y↑15

I am a 21 yr vet of HD I had to give my notice because our support center said I cant have my 401 I cant pay rent and dont have enough for food some days.

@k333rl

3y↑3

after 21 years of getting regular raises if you don't have any savings that's your own fault unless you have some serious issues that you don't mention here.

@Dupont550

Can you get your 401k before you retire?

@richterscale8519

So basically you are broke and have no money so you think quitting your job is the best option??

@amv1231

Great video and thanks for the information..

@spacecoast6426

Wow, thanks for the tips. Didn't know about them.

@soccer3564

4y↑19

I did contact Amazon when they put a $300 piece of equipment on sale 2 days after i purchased it. They gave me $50 back.

@yeahright890

4y↑12

I love how you just circled some guy putting a random box back on the shelf in your thumbnail. What’s his secret box??? 😂

@deegee9560

I found the Rheem water heaters were $1100.00 at Home Depot and the same at HD supply $880.00 each! I asked Customer service to call corporate to match and showed the ad....waited an hour and they would not match price...not even through the contractor matching program....so I said So long.... I'm buying four from HD supply!!! Yes, they take plants back!!! One reason they do...their potting soil is junk or non existent...lots of pearlite filler! They rarely water or feed them...when they overwater...plants get fungus...overwatering in summer, burns leaves and plants!!! They need to train their workers a little better!!! Lol! Great information! Your the best!!!

@stephanieray6587

4y↑1

Wow, I work at THD and did not know this stuff! Thanks so much.

@gryphon25

4y↑68

I work at home depot we are putting out Christmas this Monday

@titanicgirl3526

He said some untrue statements about Target 🎯 not that long ago. He said a “team member” told him the info. That’s VERY untrue. You can never share Band info with Guest.

@JoshR512

4y↑1

For real?

@titanicgirl3526

Josh R #FACTS, also there is NO ONE just doing “clearance” or markdowns for 🎯 anymore. So that stuff gets pushed to the back burner. Workers are forced to “push” the Truck all day and “Band” the store second shift.
NOTICE that while we all LOVE 🎯 because it’s Well lit, clean, and doesn’t force self checkout.
During the covid lockdown the CEO of 🎯 was snagged by TRASH-CAN LAND aka Walmart.
Why? Because they have no proper branding. “Rollback” NO THANKS. All that means is trashy people rolling in. So they needed a new vision. They need a better way to model the stores. Walmart will now become a bit more upscale. Most people missed that little fact. So when the deal guy say anything about these stores... remember he doesn’t actually KNOW.

@gryphon25

4y↑1

Yes we should be putting them out today o can only say it for the home depot that I work at not all of them

@mayrahernandez7686

4y↑1

HD associate 🙋🏻‍♀️. We’ve had Christmas lights and trees for two weeks now. Our “Christmas center” is being put up now as we speak 😂

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@Tim_Gravy

4y↑10

Hey,
The moving coupons I got from Lowes worked at home depot. I went to my new local home depot and brought the moving coupon for 15% off for Lowes, and told them I didnt receive a Home Depot moving and don't like to shop at lowes and would they honor this, they said yes. So just a heads up for that.

@shawneeguedry4516

Awesome 👏

@ahmedali-qd6uq

Which store is good for appliances purchases and what time of the year is best to make the purchase? I would appreciate if u make a video about appliance

@shawnalleman7535

Another saving when your purchasing larger items such as cabinets, vanities or say a water heater, ask if there are any customers who have returned these items and if you can take a look at them. They take you back inside the rear store in their storage room and wow are there alot of returns I've found at a great discount!

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