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Nibco Copper Fittings pleasant surprise

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Hey guys just left A local HD (it was closest to the job I normally favor my local supply house but time was limited) needed to pick up a bunch of copper fittings for a new construction project I'm doing. Caught a silly deal that I felt I had to share. HD sells pro-packs of popular fittings ie: 3/4 90's, 3/4 t's, couplings, same for 1/2 inch. Anyway I guess HD is no longer going to be carrying these 25count pro packs anymore so they have them on clearance now. I got a 25 pk of copper 3/4 90's for $4.83 3/4 couplings 25ct $4.83 1/2 t's 4.84 etc. pleasant surprise considering they get $1 per fitting if purchased individually.
 
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#5 ·
yeah i'm really not a fan of HD and I can usually get better prices at my supply house, so this was a pleasant surprise. At first I thought the kid at the counter made a mistake lol found out that they are apparently getting rid of the pro-packs (25 per bag) for good. So they are on clearance. So i guess this is one of those get em while you can type deals. Anyway a deals a deal :)
 
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