Harbor Freight Parking Lot Sale - August 2025

I got the email but ignored it. 35% off all TWs is killer, esp the Icon digi flex
The Icon 1/2" digital, flex-head, torque wrench was my main goal. I have a very old, 1/2" Mac Tools clicker, but always wanted a digital. I scoped out two stores "near" me. Each only had two, and no other stores in a 30 mile radius of Austin had stock, according to the store manager who did the search. The closer store is high traffic and the other is twice as far, but one of the lowest-volume HF stores in the area. Target selected.

I got there well before they opened, and within minutes, others started arriving. One guy I spoke to brought his wife. They had gone to that store yesterday and created a plan of action, drawing maps showing the locations of items they were after, and each were assigned specific items. Quite the tactical operation.

I went straight for the torque wrench, got one, then went to get a cart. The tactical-couple checked out before me, and had a full cart once they combined their items. Mine was overflowing, but I bought several moving blankets for under $5 each, and they took up a lot of space. They're great, because at that price, you don't feel guilty if something happens to them.

By the time I left, the second torque wrench was still on the shelf.
 
Be careful. That place is dangerous to your wallet!

The worst part is... I'm thinking about going back later today before it opens to everybody, just in case I missed something.
Right. 2021.....4 years a go I spent >$2k of tool that haven't use. It is not even on display for me to see. Just sit in the toolbox drawers.
 
Be careful. That place is dangerous to your wallet!

The worst part is... I'm thinking about going back later today before it opens to everybody, just in case I missed something.
If they have an in-lbs/Nm torque wrench in 1/4” drive that isn’t a Pittsburgh, I might bounce.

Oh, some accessories for my toolbox would be nice.
 
can’t ever win on these in houston. people will scalp dog food if it goes on sale. last time icon wrenches went on sale i was lucky enough to be standing there in awe of the empty shelf when a HF rep told me she had ONE more in the back i could buy.
 
If they have an in-lbs/Nm torque wrench in 1/4” drive that isn’t a Pittsburgh, I might bounce.

Oh, some accessories for my toolbox would be nice.
They don't have a 1/4" on their website except for the Pittsburgh. Regular price is $18 minus 35% off with the sale. I was embarrassed to admit it, but in addition to getting the two digital torque wrenches, I picked up the. 1/4" Pittsburgh, also. :rolleyes:
 
can’t ever win on these in houston. people will scalp dog food if it goes on sale. last time icon wrenches went on sale i was lucky enough to be standing there in awe of the empty shelf when a HF rep told me she had ONE more in the back i could buy.
The people scalping them most likely aren't willing to invest the $29/year to get early access to the sale. If you're looking for the 1/2" digital Icon torque wrench, the Harbor Freight website shows two Houston stores having them in stock. Tomorrow the sales extends to everyone.
 
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