[HH] You Do It Coupons

[Tom Metro]

Mark Woodward wrote:
> You Do It isn't as cheap as online places like Jameco, but you can get
> stuff now and don't have to pay shipping.
> 
> http://www.youdoitelectronics.com/images/thanksgiving2012coupons.gif

True. Even better if you are on their mailing list. The last batch of
coupons included a $10 off coupon with no minimum purchase. Basically
you walk into the store and pick out anything adding up to $10 and its
free. Not sure how they avoid losing money on these deals.

I haven't seen them in a while, but it used to be normal once or twice a
year for them to have $20 coupons with no minimum, unlike the ones you
linked to that have a $50 minimum purchase. Though most are the same as
the ones above.

With their coupons that have a minimum purchase, because their prices
are inflated on many items, if you are looking for the best deal, it can
be challenging to find something to buy there. For example, a multimeter
they sell for $100 regularly, and can get for $80 on coupon, might be
available mailorder for $60.

Their prices aren't consistently high, though. Lots of components and
even some tools (like long shaft drill bits) are competitively priced.
Then right next to them you'll find a spool of wire priced at 100% more
than mailorder. It also doesn't help that lots of items don't have
prices on them.

 -Tom