Woodcraft: Does yours honor internet sale prices?

[G. Brad Schmidt]

My local Woodcraft in Seattle has always matched prices until about 20 minutes ago.
I was interested in a few laminated pen blanks selling for $3.99 via the net.
The clerk told my wife he could let them go for $5 a piece.

Not looking for a fight just clarification or other experiences.

It should be noted I make the 30+ minute drive maybe twice a year.
My wife, on the other hand, visits in my stead no fewer than 10 times a year.
When she goes shopping in Bellevue or Tukwila she always asks if she can swing by Woodcraft/Rockler for me.

[Kyle Iwamoto]

Ours does not, but being out in the middle of the ocean, I understand that. My big question is how can you visit them ONLY 2 times a year. I'm 30 minutes from mine too.......

[G. Brad Schmidt]

Thanks for the input Kyle.
I had a feeling the other times they matched was out of the goodness of their hearts (certainly not my charismatic personality).

My reasons for visiting Woodcraft barely twice a year are three fold:
1. I avoid the Seattle area like the plague.
2. I'm quite lazy, preferring to do ALL my shopping with a mouse.
3. I am blessed to have a family owned WWer's shop just down the street.

[Dan Grebinski]

From the Woodcraft site:

Q: Are prices the same in the catalog, online and in the stores?
A: Sometimes an item that is on sale in the stores may not be on sale in the catalog or online, or vice-versa. When that happens, please mention it to us. We are always willing to honor sale prices online. Woodcraft cannot be held responsible for pricing errors, in print or otherwise.

[G. Brad Schmidt]

Good catch and clarification Dan.
I knew it was a bad idea to drop advanced Paying Attention to Details 121 in college.

I also received a reply from Gabby at Woodcraft HQ explaining the same.

* Let it be known your revelation will afford this meticulous, O.C.D. nitpicker a stress-free sleep tonight.