Does Lowe’s Price Match Amazon In 2023? (Your Full Guide)

Hey there! If you‘re like me, you love finding great deals on home improvement products and stretching your dollar as far as possible. I know I‘m always comparison shopping between Lowe‘s and Amazon to save money on tools, appliances, outdoor equipment and anything to work on projects around my house.

So you may be wondering—with Amazon often having rock-bottom prices—can you get Lowe‘s to match Amazon‘s pricing?

The answer is yes, you absolutely can price match Amazon at Lowe‘s to score their low prices without sacrificing the convenience of shopping at your favorite home improvement store.

Lowe’s will match select Amazon prices as part of their everyday price match policy. But there are some specific limitations and exclusions to be aware of.

In this detailed guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about price matching Amazon at Lowe‘s, so you can save big on your next home project.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

Why Price Match Amazon at Lowe’s?

Let’s start with why price matching Amazon can benefit you as a shopper:

For one, Amazon offers incredibly low prices that are hard to beat. As the world‘s largest online retailer, they have mastered efficiency at scale and excel at keeping prices low.

In fact, according to an analysis by Boomerang Commerce, Amazon‘s prices are on average 30% lower than their competitors. And we all know Amazon is a go-to place to find deals.

However, for home improvement projects, you may prefer the hands-on experience at a store like Lowe‘s where you can see and test out products in person before purchasing. And if something goes wrong, returns are easier through a physical store than having to ship back to an online retailer.

So price matching gives you the best of both worlds:

• Amazon‘s unbeatable prices
• Lowe‘s convenient in-store shopping and service

It‘s a win-win for savvy shoppers who want great value and the flexibility of an in-person retailer like Lowe‘s!

Next, let‘s look at…

What Products Lowe’s Will Price Match from Amazon

The key to getting a successful price match is knowing what qualifies at Lowe’s. Here are the criteria an identical product from Amazon must meet:

• Sold and shipped directly by Amazon.com (no third-party sellers)
• New condition (no used, open-box, or refurbished)
• Fully identical in brand, model, size, specs, quantity
• In-stock and available on both Amazon and Lowe’s
• Listed at a lower price on Amazon

As long as those conditions are met, popular eligible categories include:

• Power tools – drills, saws, sanders, etc.
• Outdoor equipment – mowers, trimmers, patio furniture
• Appliances – refrigerators, washers, ranges, etc.
• Smart home devices – Echo, Ring, Nest, Philips Hue
• Home improvement – lumber, lighting, electrical, hardware
• Storage & Organization – shelving units, bins, racks
• Cleaning supplies – vacuums, mops, cleaning solutions
• Seasonal items – holiday, decorations, gardening

Basically, any identical product category carried at both Lowe‘s and directly sold by Amazon is fair game for price matching.

Just keep in mind…

Exclusions: What Lowe’s Won’t Price Match from Amazon

While the policy is quite generous, there are certain Amazon prices Lowe’s will not match:

• ❌ Third-party sellers (must be sold/shipped by Amazon)
• ❌ Amazon Prime member-only pricing
• ❌ Lightning deals, coupon codes, promotions
• ❌ Amazon Warehouse (used, refurbished)
• ❌ Shipping costs – only product price
• ❌ Different quantities or product variations
• ❌ Out of stock items on either site
• ❌ Obvious pricing errors/typos

The deal has to be widely available from Amazon directly, not a limited-time offer or third-party listing.

Now let‘s talk about…

How to Find the Best Amazon Deals

The key to saving big is hunting for rock-bottom Amazon prices on the items you want. Here are some tips:

• Enable price tracking – Use Camelcamelcamel to track price history on items and get alerts when they drop. This helps you identify the lowest prices over time.

• Check daily deals – Scan Amazon‘s Today‘s Deals page and Gold Box page for new limited-time discounts refreshed daily. Strike while the deal is hot!

• Use price history – Camelcamelcamel also shows 90-day price charts so you can tell if you‘re getting a true low price or wait for drops.

• Leverage coupons – Check Amazon product pages and Amazon Coupons page for clippable coupons at checkout on eligible purchases.

• Don‘t forget warehouse deals – Amazon Warehouse has open box and used deals up to 20% off which can combo with coupons.

• Set up deal alerts – Use services like Slickdeals to set alerts for your products so you never miss a price drop.

Once you spot a killer deal, double check that…

Comparing Prices on Popular Items

To give you an idea of the potential savings from price matching Amazon, here is a comparison on current pricing for popular home improvement products:

As you can see, there are significant savings to be had from price matching on tools, appliances, grills, and other home items. It pays to do a quick Amazon price check before purchasing!

Now let‘s go over…

Providing Proof of the Amazon Price

To actually get the price match at Lowe‘s, you‘ll need solid proof of the current lower price from Amazon. Here‘s how:

• Screenshots – Take a screenshot on your phone clearly showing the listing details, price, and "Ships from and sold by Amazon.com".

• Mobile app – Open the live listing in the Amazon app and show the Lowe‘s employee. This verifies it‘s current and sold by Amazon.

• Printout – Print the product listing page showing all relevant info and the Amazon price.

• Live on your phone – Pull up the live Amazon listing on your phone and have the Lowe‘s associate verify it on the spot.

Having photo or printed proof is critical to getting your price match approved with no issues.

Okay, let‘s go over…

How to Request the Price Match at Lowe‘s

Armed with proof of the Amazon price, here is the simple process to request a price match at Lowe‘s:

In-Store:

1. Find the identical product at Lowe‘s and take it to the register.

2. Show your proof of the lower Amazon price to the cashier via mobile, print out, or live on your phone.

3. The associate will verify it meets all price match criteria.

4. If approved, the cashier will adjust the price to match Amazon‘s lower price.

5. Enjoy the savings! Be sure to thank the associate for helping you out.

Lowes.com:

1. Place the item in your cart but do not checkout yet.

2. Locate the identical Amazon listing showing the lower price.

3. Contact Lowe‘s Customer Service by phone or chat and provide the link.

4. A rep will verify the details and if approved, lower the price in your cart to match.

5. Complete checkout to purchase at the matched price.

It just takes a few minutes to request the price match either in-store or online. The key is having that proof handy!

And if you already purchased, you still have options…

Getting a Post-Purchase Price Adjustment

Let‘s say you bought a tool at Lowe‘s last week that you now see is $20 cheaper on Amazon. Not to worry, you can still get a price match through Lowe‘s price adjustment policy.

Here’s how it works:

• You have up to 30 days after a purchase to request an Amazon price match at Lowe’s.

• Locate the identical, in-stock product on Amazon at a lower price.

• Contact Lowe‘s Customer Service (phone/chat) with your receipt and Amazon link.

• Lowe‘s will verify the details. If approved, they will issue a refund for the difference in prices.

• The refund will go back to your original payment method within 1-2 billing cycles.

So you really have a 30-day window to score Lowe‘s price matching after purchase. Just don‘t wait too long!

Now you may be wondering…

Does Amazon Price Match Lowe’s?

Unlike Lowe’s generous price matching policy, Amazon does not offer any regular price matching for other retailers like Lowe’s.

The only exception is during their limited November-December holiday price match policy for TVs only. Lowe‘s is not included as an authorized retailer.

Outside of that, Amazon sets their own pricing at their sole discretion without matching other stores.

So while you can get Amazon‘s prices at Lowe‘s, it doesn‘t work the other way around. Take advantage of Lowe‘s match policy!

And it‘s not just Lowe‘s…

Other Retailers That Match Amazon

In addition to Lowe’s, several other major retailers will also price match products sold and shipped directly from Amazon:

Each retailer has their own specific terms, but all allow some form of Amazon price matching. Check their current policy details before requesting a match.

So if you find a great deal on Amazon, take advantage of Lowe‘s and other retailers’ price match policies to get Amazon’s prices without sacrificing local shopping!

Now let’s talk about…

The Pros and Cons of Price Matching

Price matching with Amazon comes with some great benefits:

Pros:

• Score Amazon‘s unbeatable prices
• Avoid paying higher prices at other retailers
• Still enjoy convenient in-store shopping
• Get price adjustments even after purchase
• No need to wait for Amazon shipping

Potential Cons:

• Doesn‘t work with Amazon-exclusive deals
• Can take time to find best Amazon prices
• Additional steps vs just buying on Amazon
• Won‘t apply to out of stock or limited items

Overall, the pros tend to heavily outweigh the cons, especially if you frequently shop at stores like Lowe‘s. Just come prepared.

Finally, here are some…

Expert Tips for Price Matching Amazon

As a bargain shopping pro, I‘ve picked up some helpful tricks:

• Set price drop alerts so you never miss a deal – you can go back for up to 30 days after a Lowe‘s purchase!

• Use camel camel camel and Keepa to view historical Amazon pricing – aim low with price match requests.

• Don‘t wait until checkout to look up prices – research Amazon prices ahead of time so you‘re ready.

• Be polite but persistent with reps – sometimes you need to escalate to get a valid match approved.

• Look up retailer policies ahead of time and have them ready if needed. Know your rights!

• Have all your proof ready before requesting a match – screenshot or print listings.

• Try checking Amazon Warehouse for open-box deals – can score great prices there too!

Hopefully these tips will serve you well on your next price match mission. Happy savings!

The Bottom Line

The bottom line is that price matching Amazon at retailers like Lowe‘s is a great way for savvy shoppers to mesh the convenience of local stores with Amazon‘s low prices.

Just be sure you understand the retailer‘s specific terms, have your Amazon proof ready to go, and you‘ll be saving big in no time. Match on!

Let me know if you have any other questions about scoring Amazon‘s prices at Lowe‘s. I‘m always happy to help fellow bargain hunters!