Lie Nielsen Sale?

[Derek Arita]

Does Lie Nielsen ever run sales, like 10% off or the like? I'd like to purchase several planes, but a price break would be nice.

[Jim Koepke]

Usually their best break on prices is when they have a show and anything bought at the show is free shipping.

jtk

[Malcolm Schweizer]

Don't they offer a discount at their shows as well? If you were lucky and had one coming to town it would be well worth a trip. Otherwise, no they do not have sales.

[Ralph Boumenot]

In all the time I've been buying from them I don't ever recall them having a sale.

[Chris Hachet]

No, they do not have sales. You might be able to buy the stuff gently used on EBay or here on the Creek or soemthing.


Chris

[Jim Ritter]

If you walk into the store front in Maine you get a 10% discount, but then again you get to see and handle, and try out all the tools so you end up buying more!
Jim

[Maurice Ungaro]

does lie nielsen ever run sales, like 10% off or the like? I'd like to purchase several planes, but a price break would be nice.
hahahahahahaha! :d

[Derek Arita]

Just was wondering. I buy lots of Festool and they are known for consistent pricing, however they have occasional % off times and do offer recon tools twice a year. Never hurts to ask. Thanks.

[Chris Hachet]

Just was wondering. I buy lots of Festool and they are known for consistent pricing, however they have occasional % off times and do offer recon tools twice a year. Never hurts to ask. Thanks.


A quick review of what you buy and how you like it would be appreciated when you get your new tools. I am always open to a fresh thoughtful perspective on things.

[Cory Waldrop]

I know they offer a 10% discount if you have taken woodworking classes at certain places that they are partnered with.

[Derek Arita]

A quick review of what you buy and how you like it would be appreciated when you get your new tools. I am always open to a fresh thoughtful perspective on things.

"Fresh couldn't be more accurate. I'm new to hand tools, so I'm afraid I could offer little in the way of comparisons...only to some vintage Stanley planes that I'm trying to rehab. I have written short reviews on my Festool purchases if I thought I had anything new to offer.

[Mike Tekin]

Good tools don't need discounts - they sell themselves. With that said, 10% off with certain educational institutions that have partnered with Lie-Nielsen, 10% off at their Maine headquarters. When they do their road shows, if you don't buy that day and order direct from them they give you no sales tax and free shipping. Often, they throw in a free DVD with plane purchase. They are excellent tools and I would buy one plane and try it, then see if you want to restore a vintage one or add more Lie-Nielsen to your collection.

[Maurice Ungaro]

Well put, Mike. Certainly, it is worth it to go to their tool events, or to a certified dealer. In the Atlanta area, I'm fortunate to have Highland Woodworking. You can try out any tool, and compare with others if you wish. I have hade two items shipped to me from tool events, and yes, the free DVD is a nice touch.

[David Ragan]

Several years ago, when I first started ww, Highland Woodworking here in Atl had their semiannual 25% off sale.

I asked for the most $$ LN item they had, it is a #8 Jointer. I saved big $, and have never used it. Ha ha.

But, after that, they now restrict there to be no 25% off so many diffo things, I couldn't list them all.

[Maurice Ungaro]

David, do you still have it sealed up in the original package? Is it numbered and limited edition? I hear those are high ticket items....:D

[David Ragan]

David, do you still have it sealed up in the original package? Is it numbered and limited edition? I hear those are high ticket items....:D

No number. Still have boxes/wrappers, etc
several yrs ago Tom LN was here in Atl, i carted all my stuff over there and he signed them all w engraver-do u suppose that would inc value (applies after im gone only, of course)?
Have a picture (a copy of it for each item) of him signing my stuff w me sitting tbere
when the tv shows ask for provenance, or whatever to prove something is authentic-why just a sheet of paper and not a picture?

[Phillip West]

even on Ebay their tools go for 90% of the original price often or more..Not saying that's a bad thing but I would not hold my breath on finding a screaming deal on a Boggs spoke shave or a low angle jack..Aint gonna happen..

[Derek Arita]

Won't stop me...just asking.

[joe maday]

In "the early days", when they were starting out. Tom would offer to some customers a "pre-production price", to get a bunch of orders ahead of being offered to the public. It wound up being a nice discount, normally 15-20 percent less than the eventual selling price. I've purchased 5 or 6 tools from him that way...but now I've never heard of any sales from the company.... just 3rd party sellers like highland and woodcraft (when they carried Toms tools). It was so long ago that lately I inquired about the pre production pricing and the sales person said there was no such thing and he never head of it.

[Derrell W Sloan]

Garrett Wade (http://www.garrettwade.com) often runs sales where you can get 15% off and sometimes free shipping. They have some Lie Nielsen tools so this might be as close as you get. I bought a set of LN chisels when they had one of their 15% off sales and that was the best deal I have ever found for LN tools.

[Malcolm Schweizer]

Garrett Wade (http://www.garrettwade.com) often runs sales where you can get 15% off and sometimes free shipping. They have some Lie Nielsen tools so this might be as close as you get. I bought a set of LN chisels when they had one of their 15% off sales and that was the best deal I have ever found for LN tools.

That is a sweet deal- better than many eBay finds on LN. I always thought LN had a deal like Oakley where you could not put them on sale. I guess I need to start watching Garrett Wade.

[Derrell W Sloan]

Garrett Wade often has 15% off sales and has some Lie Nielsen products.

[Mike Cogswell]

LN on eBay is an interesting spectator sport. I tracked their planes for around two years and was amazed at the number of times one would sell for more than list, and the seller was charging more than LN for shipping. On the other hand, if you exercise some patience you shouldn't have much trouble getting most any of their regular production planes for around 15% off. I built my collection that way. Some of the less common ones come up too infrequently, so they may command 90 or 95% of list. At that point I just prefer to spend the extra few dollars and get a brand new one directly from LN.

if you are really patient, once in a while you will get a bargain on one.

[Derek Arita]

LN on eBay is an interesting spectator sport. I tracked their planes for around two years and was amazed at the number of times one would sell for more than list, and the seller was charging more than LN for shipping. On the other hand, if you exercise some patience you shouldn't have much trouble getting most any of their regular production planes for around 15% off. I built my collection that way. Some of the less common ones come up too infrequently, so they may command 90 or 95% of list. At that point I just prefer to spend the extra few dollars and get a brand new one directly from LN.

if you are really patient, once in a while you will get a bargain on one.
Been doing the same lurking on eBay. I'm just going to bite the bullet and buy new. Over my remaining years, 10 or 15% isn't going to mean much. They are heirloom tools anyways. Thanks.