WTF, I looked online at all 4 of the Lowes in my area. Still show the regular prices of $1300 and $1800. Last night I was in the area of a Lowes, and decided to see for myself in person. No Sale. Still the regular price. I asked the unusually helpful and knowledgable sales guy, an he said he had no idea, in years past it has been at the end of January. He gave me his card and told me to call him in the morning after he met with the managers, and he thought he could get me 10-15% off. I am not actually buying, I was just curious. I was surprised, however to see they had in stock several combustion blowers on the shelf.