What is Reddit's opinion of DEWALT 20V MAX* XR Cordless Drill Combo Kit, Brushless, 5.0-Ah, 2-Tool (DCK299P2)?

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I just purchased this XR drill combo from Amazon this week. $279, MSRP is $399. Seemed like a good price considering you get (2) 5Ah batteries, charger, and a hardshell case with it. Lowes and HD have it too, but in my area it was going to be a few weeks to get it shipped. Amazon sent it within a couple of days. On Amazon it also let you add items but I'm not too sure if you save any money doing so. If you are getting in the trades you will probably need the bigger batteries. A lot of kits come with smaller ones so it's important to pay attention to that when shopping around and how much batteries cost if you had to buy bigger ones later. 2-5Ah batteries might retail for $125-$150 for a set.

https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCK299P2-Premium-Cordless-Hammerdrill/dp/B01DQ19B1S/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dewalt+XR+5ah+combo&qid=1592437572&sr=8-1

DEWALT 20V MAX XR Cordless Drill... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DQ19B1S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

It was $300 when I bought it and that's a steal! Two of the BIG batteries, the Charger, the Hammer Drill/Driver, AND the Hard Case.

I'm a Locksmith and I out these mothers to work! Never let me down.

DEWALT 20V MAX* XR Cordless Drill Combo Kit, Brushless, 5.0-Ah, 2-Tool (DCK299P2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DQ19B1S/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_BFSD0DBFBYNJGWBFE478

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887 impact 996 hammer drill 2x 5.0AH batts Charger Bag.

DEWALT 20V MAX* XR Cordless Drill Combo Kit, Brushless, 5.0-Ah, 2-Tool (DCK299P2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DQ19B1S/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_BFSD0DBFBYNJGWBFE478

Basic Info:

Product name: DEWALT 20V MAX XR Cordless Drill Combo Kit, Brushless, 5.0-Ah, 2-Tool (DCK299P2)

Features:

• DCD996 20V MAX* 1/2-inch hammerdrill 3-speed, high performance (0-2,250 rpm), all-metal transmission optimizes tool-to-task for fast application speeds and improved run-time of the cordless drill combo kit
• DCD996 20V MAX* 1/2-inch hammerdrill 0-38,250 BPM in the cordless tools combo kit is made for fast drilling in masonry materials
• DCD996 20V MAX* 1/2-inch hammerdrill in the drill/impact driver combo kit has a compact size (8.4 inch front-to-back length) and lightweight (4.7 lbs) design to fit tight areas
• DCD996 20V MAX* hammerdrill includes 3-Mode LED providing lighting in dark or confined spaces up to 20 times brighter than previous model
• DCF887 20V MAX* 1/4-inch impact driver provides 1,825 in-lbs of max torque at fast 0-3,250 RPM speed and 0-3,600 impacts per minute
• DCF887 20V MAX* 1/4-inch impact driver has a compact size (5.3-inch front-to-back length) and lightweight (3.4 lbs) design

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Price History:

Highest price ever: $531.07

Lowest price ever: $295.90

Average price: $366.73

Previous price: $381.08

Current price: $289.00

Last price change: -25%

Price change from average: -21%

Price change from all-time low: This is the lowest price ever!

The item was in stock as of 08/04/2021 22:40:51 (UTC)

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I have been gated from more than 100 listings across multiple brands but only AFTER I started selling. Amazon has been a seller on EVERY SINGLE ONE. I do not have all the data in table although I have thought about it. I do have a list of about 700 Dewalt ASINs of which 59 are gated no matter what and the other 640 have a "path to sell" which used to mean you could get on the listing by sending an invoice in. This list is about 6 months old so it is outdated but Amazon is on every single gated listing on their list. Someone I used to know at Amazon provided me with the list. I have a similar one for another brand that has 10 items Amazon sells gated and another 60 that are not gated.

I have an account with over 10K feedback, 99% rating and I have been booted from multiple listings when having a price lower than Amazon's but the other sellers above their price remain. These sellers usually have low feedback but since they are not viewed as competition, nothing happens. I understand what MAP is but that is a rule, not a law - If an item has MAP and you and Amazon sell it at the same price, it can move 5K listings a month and you will get about 5 sales.

Run this item through Keepa. Run the other items below through Keepa and you will see the pricing used to all be much much lower. These are just items I am familiar with and used to sell but this is how Amazon does it.

Do the same thing for this item I used to sell at less than 320.00

this one

Used to sell the hell out of this one at less than 250.00 a couple years ago.

I would go with the xr version with the bigger batteries - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DQ19B1S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1