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2022/07/21 14:13:11 (permalink)
(LOOKs like the Feedback in this thread says best to AVOID this site)
 
I like my weed wacker - Kobalt 80V & wanted some different yard tools & found a site - much Cheaper than Lowe's
 
 
Anyone ever order from ..... kobaltoutlet .com  ? (edit I broke the link ... I would not use this site)
 
  Does this seem like a legit site ?  (LOOKs like the Feedback in this thread says best to AVOID this site)
 
These are some excellent prices. (too good to be true?)


Kobalt Cordless Electric Chainsaws 80-Volt Max 18-in Brushless Cordless Electric Chainsaw 5 Ah (Battery & Charger Included) 
$399.00 $91.00 

Kobalt Cordless Electric Pole Saws 80-Volt 10-in Cordless Electric Pole Saw (Battery Not Included) 
$199.00 $92.00 

Kobalt Cordless Electric Leaf Blowers 80-volt Max 630-CFM Brushless Handheld Cordless Electric Leaf Blower 2.5 Ah (Battery & Charger Included) 
$229.00 $80.00

 
It seems that the "PayPal symbol @ the bottom of the page" --> is for a "PayPal CC" .... Not going to the site PayPal to make a payment
 
 
Shipping is listed as free.


Did NOT find any mention of "Reconditioned" or "Factory Seconds"  - did I miss something ?
 

I was told at my local Lowe's, that they are discontinuing the Kobalt 80V products
 


Edits for clarity & to Warn others
 
EDIT Change title (was) Kobalt 80V yard tools, wanted another one & found an site - much Cheaper than Lowes
post edited by Cool GTX - 2022/07/22 09:53:29

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Re: Kobalt 80V yard tools, wanted another one & found an site - much Cheaper than Lowes 2022/07/21 15:30:04 (permalink)
My antivirus sent a warning about the site, you might want to be careful.


 
   
 
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Re: Kobalt 80V yard tools, wanted another one & found an site - much Cheaper than Lowes 2022/07/21 16:13:03 (permalink)
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My antivirus sent a warning about the site, you might want to be careful.




Which antivirus are you using ?
 
 
 
1) The report from - https://whois.domaintools.com , does not help give me confidence 
 
Transparency Report
 
2) Google Transparency Report for kobaltoutlet.com   Current status - No unsafe content found
 
 
3) Report from "is it Hacked"   -- looked OK
 
4) Passed sniff test by VirusTotal  --- "No security vendors flagged this URL as malicious"

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Re: Kobalt 80V yard tools, wanted another one & found an site - much Cheaper than Lowes 2022/07/21 16:19:51 (permalink)
The whois seems sketchy and returns to an apartment in China.  Probably too good to be true or not genuine Kobalt tools. Personally I would avoid.
 
"Domain Information
Domain:
kobaltoutlet.com
 

Registrar:
Name.com, Inc.
 

Registered On:
2022-03-10
 

Expires On:
2023-03-10
 

Updated On:
2022-03-10
 

Status:
clientTransferProhibited
 

Name Servers:
fonzie.ns.cloudflare.com
jillian.ns.cloudflare.com
 

Registrant Contact
Name:
Xiuying Xia
 

Street:
Zhejiang Province, Jiaxing City - Xiucheng District, Yangliuwan Apartment 1---303
 

City:
Jiaxing
 

State:
Zhejiang
 

Postal Code:
314000
 

Country:
CN
 

Phone:
Non-Public Data
 
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Re: Kobalt 80V yard tools, wanted another one & found an site - much Cheaper than Lowes 2022/07/21 16:24:25 (permalink)
@yaymz
 
That is why I am asking for feedback / "fresh eyes on this"
 
yes, I'll agree that report is Odd to say the least
 
though address looks to be the --> Tech Contact - or am I misunderstanding ?
 
The server being hosted or maintained elsewhere - is plausible - but in China - that is very odd to me???
 

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Re: Kobalt 80V yard tools, wanted another one & found an site - much Cheaper than Lowes 2022/07/21 16:42:25 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Cool GTX 2022/07/21 18:08:03
Hard to believe that Lowe's (who owns the Kobalt banner) would allow this to happen on any kind of legitimate basis. 
 
I'm sure the tools are made in China.. and maybe even at the same factory, but I doubt it would be genuine Kobalt. Either a knockoff, Harbor Freight quality, no name brand or scam IMO.

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Re: Kobalt 80V yard tools, wanted another one & found an site - much Cheaper than Lowes 2022/07/21 16:48:46 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Cool GTX 2022/07/21 18:08:59
I'd avoid it.  You want something that's been registered longer and definitely not in China

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Re: Kobalt 80V yard tools, wanted another one & found an site - much Cheaper than Lowes 2022/07/21 16:53:12 (permalink)
 
Thanks Everyone
 
 
 
 
Guess I should have started my checklist with their listed "Contact Us" address ---> https: // www. kobaltoutlet .com/contact-us/ (edit I broke the link)
 
Google & Google maps & MapQuest  --->  they ALL - fail to identify this address: (as listed in Link above) 
 
---> Tully Street does not seem to even exist in Detroit
 
1038 Tully Street
Detroit MI, United States (US)
48219

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Re: Kobalt 80V yard tools, wanted another one & found an site - much Cheaper than Lowes 2022/07/22 06:21:01 (permalink)
Kobalt is a Lowes brand... so if Lowe's has nothing to do with this website then it's not genuine and likely not using genuine Kobalt equipment. 
 
Cool GTXI was told at my local Lowe's, that they are discontinuing the Kobalt 80V products




That's unfortunate, my Kobalt weed whacker is either 40v or 80v. Hopefully can source a replacement battery from somewhere once I eventually need to.


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Re: Kobalt 80V yard tools, wanted another one & found a site - feedback = Avoid Site 2022/07/22 08:03:51 (permalink)
You got my hopes up when I read the title on your thread.  That is until I read the posts that followed.  I like the Kobalt products.  I try to buy tools where I can use the same batteries in each.  I have a Drill, Jigsaw, Chainsaw, and Weed Whacker that all use the same batteries.  Since most came with batteries and chargers, I have a nice surplus of each.  3 chargers and 5 batteries.  I think it's the chainsaw and weed whacker that came with the "long run" batteries, but also use the standard one's as well.  All 24V.  I was skeptical about the 24V batteries holding up with the chainsaw in paticular, but was pleasantly suprised how well it did and how long I could run it.
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Re: Kobalt 80V yard tools, wanted another one & found a site - feedback = Avoid Site 2022/07/22 09:54:19 (permalink)
I updated the title
 
there is another similar type of sit out there, that does not Look any Safer than this one
 
Time to Look for some Lowe's Coupon Codes

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Re: Kobalt 80V yard tools, wanted another one & found a site - feedback = Avoid Site 2024/11/27 09:48:21 (permalink)
Kobalt is generally Lowe's brand. but there are also some trusted sites who sale genuine tool boxes, and last week i have purchased some tools. if you have any experience of ordering tools then kindly let me know!. 
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