You've Been Warned: Buying Home Depot's Signature Brands On Amazon Will Cost You

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When you want a job done right, whether on a construction site, for a DIY project, or some other job around the house, you might think of heading to Home Depot for supplies. Or you might think there is an easier solution, such as seeing if Amazon has Home Depot signature products available for delivery online. Sure enough, Amazon does have a wide selection of Home Depot in-house brands ready for purchase, however, just like buying Costco's signature Kirkland brand on Amazon, it will end up costing you more than you think.

Home Depot's price matching guarantee states the hardware retailer will match prices found on competitors' websites, including Amazon, as well as in store per the manager's discretion. However, there are limits to the price matching that Home Depot will have when it comes to transactional sales on Amazon. So it is important to note that signature products must be listed on Amazon sans additional member discounts and anything listed as a "Prime Day" deal will not be honored by the Home Depot guarantee. If you are considering buying Home Depot items on Amazon beware of the numerous hidden expenses that come with it, adding to the final cost on the Home Depot signature brands that include Husky, Hampton Bay, and Ryobi, amongst others.

Despite the fact that Home Depot is the world's biggest retailer for home improvement goods and products, the company continues to find ways to grow, expanding to nearly 2,300 brick and mortar stores across North America. Being able to sell products by way of online retailers, like Amazon, only aids in solidifying Home Depot's number one ranking in this market.

Still, in the age of online shopping, you might be tempted to take the bait when it comes to choosing Amazon as the place to buy Home Depot signature products due to ease and convenience, though not price. For example, the Husky 52 in. x 24.5 in. D 9-Drawer Mobile Workbench in Black is available at Home Depot for $548.00 compared to the Amazon price of $1,029.99. Another example is the RIDGID 15 Amp 10 in. Portable Corded Pro Jobsite Table Saw with Stand that is $899 on Amazon while only being $549 at Home Depot.

That simple cost comparison is a no-brainer when adding on Amazon's taxes, shipping and delivery charges, as well as any installation fees. Clearly the smart shopping decision is to buy these signature brands directly from Home Depot.

There are a lot of clever tricks when it comes to saving money at Home Depot and one of the best ways is with the hardware store's price matching guarantee. In fact, Home Depot is the top home improvement retailer with the best price matching for customers. The two most common ways to go about this with Home Depot are in-store and via the official website. For those shoppers who are in-person, simply use your phone to research and compare prices that are listed at other stores while at Home Depot. Once you find the identical item offered for a lower amount at another retailer, show an employee in order to have them match Home Depot's price at the checkout stand.

Any online shoppers should compare various websites while factoring in the cost of shipping to the final amount in order to qualify as the lowest price. Web purchases looking to be price matched must also be the same color, size, and quantity, as well as in stock at the competitor.

Regardless of shopping method you can price match Home Depot products with Amazon, Lowes, and lots of retailers based in your area. You can even price match purchases bought in the last 90 days as part of Home Depot's updated return policy. Check to make sure it's a qualifying purchase, that you have your receipt handy, and speak to a Home Depot customer service representative either at your nearest location or on their website.