Just got back from a trip to the depot, they only had a few bags of Prestos left, and the price went up to $3.96. When I inquired about the price increase, the woman told me that Lowes was up to $5.99. Since I was only able to get 10 bags (all they had left), I went over to Lowes, and sure enough, they were $5.99.
I then asked if they would price match the depot, and the manager told me no. He says they have been selling them for $0.40 a bag below cost, so I said, "now you are raising the price by more than 2 bucks a bag, so you are making a profit of 1.60 per bag. Not bad..." I didn't buy anymore pellets. I will have to check a few other depots in the area, and see what's around.
I then asked if they would price match the depot, and the manager told me no. He says they have been selling them for $0.40 a bag below cost, so I said, "now you are raising the price by more than 2 bucks a bag, so you are making a profit of 1.60 per bag. Not bad..." I didn't buy anymore pellets. I will have to check a few other depots in the area, and see what's around.