Justin is the Editor-in-Chief at 9to5Toys. For well-over a decade he has covered everything from video games and smart home devices to iPhone and MagSafe accessories, EDC gear, and just about everything in between. A professional audio engineer/producer, he also specializes in home recording, microphones, digital audio, and streaming gear. See something cool out there? Developing the next viral Apple gear accessory? Or just want to talk deals? Contact him directly at justin@9to5mac.com for tips, pitches, and more.
Good.iWare is putting its popular PDF reader and file manager, GoodReader, on sale for $2. It regularly sells for $4.99. While we have seen this one go down to $1 in the past, that was way back in July of 2015. It has a 4+ star rating from over 4,100 users.
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Amazon has the Flash Furniture High Back Black Mesh Chair with Leather Seat and Nylon Base for $86.44 shipped. It usually sells for over $100 and this is the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for. It carries a 3.9/5 star rating from over 130 Amazon customers. You get a 250-pound capacity, height adjustable padded arms. built-In lumbar support, and waterfall seating to “promote healthy blood flow.” More below.
If you’re looking for something more affordable, Staples is offering its Stiner Fabric Managers Chair in black for $40 with free shipping for Rewards members (free sign up here). That’s matching the lowest we have tracked on this chair. It has a 4+ star rating from over 1,600 Staples customers. It has a 250-pound capacity, fixed lumbar support, a 1 year warranty and more. You can browse through even more options right here inside of Staples Summer Chair event.
Amazon is once again offering the PUR 11 Cup Filtered Water Pitcher for $22.88 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49 (matched at Home Depot). That’s more than $10 under some bloated listings, 24% below the original price, matching the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for and the best we can find.
It has an 11-cup capacity, a thumb-activated flip top, is made of BPA-free materials, and each filter provides up to 40 gallons of clean water. You’ll find the compatible replacement filters right here. Rated 4+ stars from over 200 Amazon customers.
As part of its Gold Box Deals today, Amazon is offering a sweet deal on the 6-quart Instant Pot Pressure Cooker and this Oreck vacuum.
Amazon has the SKLZ Quickster Soccer Goal (12 x 6-feet) for $99.99 shipped. That’s $50 below the original listing and the best current price available. While we have seen it dip lower on Amazon, it was back in December and was only $10 less than today’s deal. Rated 4/5 stars from over 600 Amazon customers.
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Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Woot via Amazon is offering some nice deals on Yukon Outfitters Backpacks and Bags. There are a number of solid deals in the sale, all of which ship free for Prime members or in orders over $49.
One standout is the Yukon Outfitters Alpha Backpack (in multiple colors) for $39.99. That’s more than 30% off the regular price and the best price we can find. Rated 4+ stars on Amazon much like the rest of the Yukon Outfitters outdoor products.
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You can browse the rest of the discounted Yukon outdoors-camping backpacks right here.
BuyDig offers the Cuisinart CBO-1000 Oven Central Countertop Oven in Brushed Stainless Steel for $52.99 shipped using code COOKOFF20 at checkout. That’s almost half the price of Amazon, $2 under our previous mention and the best price we can find. Rated 4+ stars from 90 Amazon customers.
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We also spotted the Waring Pro Convection Toaster/Pizza Oven for $49.99 shipped via Best Buy on eBay, which is the best current price around.
Amazon is offering a pack of 18 Avery Glue Sticks for $5.81 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s half the original price and around 15% below the average selling price. More than enough glue stick to get you and the kids through most of the school year, they are ideal for projects and will not harm precious materials like photos and other sensitive papers. They go on purple and dry invisible with no wrinkles. Rated 4+ stars from over 280 Amazon customers.
Update (8/10 4:20pm): Amazon Prime members can now pre-order all of the new Nintendo Select titles for just $15.99 shipped: Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, Tomodachi Life, LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins,The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD. Also available via Best Buy at the same price for GCU members.
Nintendo is prepping for the new school year with a series of new titles hitting the Selects program, a brand new 3DS and more amiibo fun. The company made headlines recently with its new classic NES mini, but we have a feeling this new 3DS bundle and the lower price tag might make just as much of a splash over the next few months leading up to the holiday season.
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RetroUSB’s NES remake is now up for pre-order. Much like the official mini NES Classic that made waves online a few weeks ago, the AVS will allow gamers to relive some of the best nostalgic titles of yesteryear. Unlike the official remake, AVS will allow you to experience any of those memories and more considering it supports all of the classic NES cartridges, from all regions, including Famicom titles.
Amazon is offering the 24-Pack of Paper Mate InkJoy 300RT Retractable Ballpoint Pen (Medium Point, Black, 1781569) for $4.25 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. Note: be sure to clip the $0.75 coupon directly below the price on the listing page. This pack of 4+ star rated pens usually sells for $9 and up at other retailers like Walmart. This is the lowest Amazon has offered them for. More details below.
Before you head below for the rest of today’s school deals, be sure to hit up our feature on the best gear to have in your backpack this year.
We have a list of discounted gift cards today courtesy of trusted dealers PayPal and SVMgiftcards via eBay Daily Deals. All of the PayPal options come with free email delivery and require a valid PayPal account for purchase. On the other side of things, you can expect free traditional shipping across the board.
We have already gone over the best iOS releases for the month and now it’s time to take a look at the rest of the gaming world, more specifically, Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo. As usual, the first half the summer was fairly dead for console game releases, but as we push through August, we are starting to see some highly anticipated titles on the horizon.
Personally, I can’t wait to get my hands on the new Deus Ex title, and it won’t be long now before the mysteries of No Man’s Sky start to unfold across the forums. EA is launching one of its yearly sports franchises this month and the latest Metroid title will be hitting store shelves. Head below for more details on our picks for the top console releases of the month:
Amazon has the Camco Folding Metal Step Stool (43672) for $13.16 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. Also available at Walmart with additional shipping fees. It generally sells for $18+ and this is the lowest we have seen it on Amazon in years (was only a few cents less anyway). Rated 4+ stars from over 60 Amazon customers.
Amazon has the Oster Pro 1200 Blender 2-in-1 with Food Processor Attachment and XL Personal Blending Cup for $69.99 shipped. That’s $20 under the original $90 price tag, the lowest Amazon has offered this bundle for and the best we can find. Most retailers including Amazon and Target charge the same amount for the blender and the smoothie cup without the food processor attachment.
It is the best selling small appliance set on Amazon and has a 4+ star review from over 300 Amazon customers. And that “10 year All-Metal-Drive Warranty,” sounds pretty nice too.
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Amazon is offering the Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Brew Strength Selector and Brushed Chrome Accents (BVMC-CJX31-AM) for $34.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s 30% below the original listing, the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for and the best price we can find. While you can get 12-cup programmable Mr. Coffee brewers for less on Amazon and elsewhere, they don’t look quite as nice and today’s deal is the very best we have seen on this particular model.
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Crutchfield is offering the Samsung UN55JS9000 Curved 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Smart LED TV (2015 Model) for 1,199.99 shipped. That’s $2,800 under the original $4,000 price tag, $400 under Amazon and the best price we can find. Features include 240CMR refresh rate, backlit LED display, built-in Wi-Fi, 4 HDMI inputs and 3 USB ports. Rated 4+ stars from over 150 Amazon customers.
(Update 08/19 12:04): This deal is now available again through BuyDig’s official eBay Store.
BuyDig is offering the Klipsch X4i In-Ear Headphones with iPhone Controls in silver/black (1015882) for $34.95 shipped using code BESTSOUND at checkout. That’s $115 under the original price, $10 under Amazon, and the best price we can find. Best Buy is still charging $130. They have a 3.7/5 star rating from nearly 60 Amazon customers with nearly 60% of them leaving a 4 or 5 star rating.
They feature armature drivers, lightweight metal housings, an ergonomic design, a 3-button remote for music/voice control on most Apple products and noise-canceling ear tips. More details below.
Apple is now offering Brushstroke for free inside of the Apple Store app. It is regularly listed at $4.99, but anyone with the free Apple Store app on their devices can download it for free. Head below for details on how to redeem the freebie:
Canon has now kicked off its Summer Refurbished Sale on a wide range of cameras and lenses with deals starting at $69.99. Shipping will run you $12 on everything, but orders of $100 or more will allow you to side-step that fee. The sale runs from now through August 27th.
Apple has now selected Hocus as the App Store’s latest Free App of the Week. This is the very first time the game has gone free on the App Store since release.
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Target is offering a 20-Pack of Solar Pendant String Lights for $21.24 with free in-store pickup. Alternatively, you can pad your order to meet the $25 free shipping threshold (a couple things from the $1 back-to-school sale might work nicely). But even with the $4 shipping charge, it’s the lowest we can find.
Perfect for saving on electricity bills while lighting up your yard in style. They use LED bulbs and are powered by a separate solar panel unit allowing them to be placed pretty much anywhere. While reviews are light on Amazon, they have a 4+ star rating on Target.
iRobot has been a major player in the robot vacuum space for a while now. While its offerings tend to be on the pricey side of things, there is a certain quality and trust attached to the Roomba name with just about all models receiving solid reviews from customers. But with the release of the newest 900-series Roomba, iRobot is looking to provide customers with a more affordable model in its upper tier SKU.
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Amazon has the FoodSaver V3240 Automatic Vacuum Sealing System with Starter Kit for $71.99 shipped. It regularly sells for around $120 and this is the lowest Amazon has ever sold it for. It carries a 4+ star rating from over 1,750 Amazon customers.
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Today, Square Enix dropped the latest title in the long-running Final Fantasy series. Now available on iOS and Android, Mobius Final Fantasy is an all-new adventure specifically designed for mobile devices from the ground up. Some long time veterans of the series have their hands all over this one including Yoshinori Kitase and Kazushige Nojima of Final Fantasy VII fame. Much of the series’ main pillars see a return in Mobius like the “Job System”, high intensity turn based battle systems and large cast of diverse characters.
Unlike the usual premium pricing Square titles tend to boast, Mobius is a free-to-play game with the expected in-game currency IAPs. Its content will be released in chapters according to Square, but there is no firm details on how the business model (pricing) will play out. Anyone who gives the game a try before August 31st will be eligible for some in-game goodies including weapons from past games and more.
With most people heading back-to-school soon (if they aren’t already), now is the time to get some new accessories for class. Today we have spotted a number of different notable deals on paper, notebook bundles and more.
One standout is the 3-pack of Five Star Spiral Notebooks (1 Subject, 100 College Ruled Sheets) in Black, Cobalt Blue and Red for $8.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s more than 50% below the original listing, matching the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 120 Amazon customers. More details below.
Before you head below for the rest of today’s school deals, be sure to hit up our feature on the best gear to have in your backpack this year.
Best Buy is back with another 3-day sale on everything from iPhone and iMac to other electronics including Bluetooth speakers, printers and much more. As usual, everything in the sale ships free in orders over $35.
One standout from the lot is the UE Roll Wireless Bluetooth Speaker in Volcano (black with red accents) for $49.99 shipped. This speaker goes for $70 on Amazon and up from there at other retailers. This is matching our previous mention. This mini speaker has 360 degree sound, a waterproof rating “for up to 30 minutes/depth of 1 meter”, and a 65-foot Bluetooth range. Rated 4+ stars from over 600 Amazon customers.
Altatac (4/5 star rating from over 16,745 customers) via Rakuten is offering the Jawbone Up Move Bluetooth Wireless Activity Monitor, Sleep and Fitness Tracker for $9.95 shipped. That’s more than 60% below the original $50 price tag, $15 under the going rate at Amazon/other retailers and the best we can find.
It tracks steps, exercise, overall calories burned, hours slept and quality of sleep as well as your food, drink, calories and nutrients. This model is compatible with both iOS and Android. Rated 3.7/5 stars from over 1,800 Amazon customers.
Amazon has the Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Serrated Knife for $27.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s more than 50% below the original $60 price tag, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best price we can find.
Features include molded rubber grip, knurled striking surface butt cap, saw ground back blade, integrated fire starter/diamond sharpener, micro lanyard whistle and more. Rated 4+ stars from over 1,400 Amazon customers.
And here are a few more notable Bear Grylls outdoor tool deals we spotted. Both of which are either the lowest we have seen or within a $1 or so and are listed as best-sellers on Amazon:
Amazon has the Allen Sports Aluminum Folding 1-Bike Rack for $26.39 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s nearly 60% below the original listing, the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for and the lowest price we can find. Note: there is handy tool found in the top right hand corner of the listing page to make sure this model will fit your particular vehicle.
Features include an ultra-light, yet durable design that only weighs about 3-pounds. It can also fold down to an “extremely small package (smaller than a shoe box).” Rated 4+ stars from over 110 Amazon customers. You can expect a limited lifetime warranty here. More details below.
Update (8/3 3:45pm): It looks like pre-orders for the new Z-Ring are now up on Amazon for $29.99 Prime shipped
While the Pokemon Go Bluetooth Bracelet is still nearly impossible to get your hands on at the moment, it looks like there is another Pokemon peripheral in the pipeline as well. The Z-Ring is a new bracelet that works alongside the upcoming Pokemon Sun and Moon releases for Nintendo 3DS. It corresponds directly with in-game specials known as Z-Moves that can only be unleashed once per battle, along with a few other interesting features:
Luvitt via Amazon is offering a massive list of iPhone 6/s/Plus cases today along with some for Apple Watch starting at around $3.50 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. Just about all of these cases have a 4+ star rating from hundreds (sometimes thousands) of Amazon customers and are at the lowest prices we can find. You’ll have to use the color/model specific codes found in the list below to redeem the discounted price.
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Anyone who watches content using an Xbox One knows that it can be annoying sometimes to have to pull the controller out and wait for the machine to recognize it just to pause a movie or run through a menu. That’s where the little always-on Xbox One Media Remote comes in handy. Amazon is offering it for $18.98 with free shipping for Prime member or in orders over $49 (price automatically applies in the cart when selecting Amazon as the seller). That’s an Amazon all-time low and the best we can find from a trusted retailer. It carries a 4+ star rating from over 1,100 Amazon customers.
This sucker is compatible with both existing Xbox One consoles and the new Xbox One S options. More Features:
You’ll find even more game deals in this morning’s roundup along with the best Xbox One S deal we have seen thus far.
Amazon is once again offering Hoover Sprint QuickVac Bagless Upright (UH20040) for $38.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders $49. That’s about 50% below the original listing, matching our previous mention and the lowest Amazon has offered it for.
It is the best selling stick vac/electric broom on Amazon, just ahead of the $20 Dirt Devil Simpli-Stik, and has a 3.9/5 star rating from nearly 2,000 customers. Features include multi-cyclonic tech, removable wand, stretch hose (7ft.), rinsable filter and more.
However, if you are looking to take it up a notch, we have this Dyson refurbished stick vac on for $200 shipped today.
Amazon is offering the 5-foot Chill Bag Bean Bag Chair in Charcoal for $149.43 shipped. Alternatively, you’ll find a third party dealer with multiple colors (including Charcoal for around the same price or less. But the Amazon direct listing for a couple dollars more is likely worth it where applicable. It has a removable and washable micro-suede cover, child safety zipper and is Made in the USA by Chill Bag. “We call them bean bag chairs, but there are no beans or Styrofoam pellets here. Just the softest, highest quality shredded foam like those used in high end couches.” Rated 4+ stars from over 150 Amazon customers.
We also spotted the Big Joe 6-Foot XL Fuf bean bag-like chair in Sierra Red for $70.98 shipped. That’s about 65% under the original listing, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best price we can find by $40+. Rated 3.7/5 stars from over 920 Amazon customers.
BuyDig has the Cuisinart Oven Central Countertop Oven (CBO-1000) for $74.99, but it will automatically drop to $55 shipped in the cart. This model sells for $100 on Amazon. This is $5 below our previous mention, about $20 under the next best price and the best we can find.
It has multiple cooking modes including bake, roast, steam, saute, skewer, griddle, toast and melt. This model also ships with dishwasher-safe accessories (baking pan, 4-slot cupcake/muffin pan, roasting/steaming rack and 4 skewers), a brushed stainless steel exterior and adjustable temperature control. Rated 4+ stars from 90 Amazon customers.
Dyson’s official eBay Store offers the manufacturer refurbished Dyson V6 Motorhead SV04 Stick Vacuum for $199.99 shipped. This vac still goes for $320+ shipped new on Amazon and other retailers. This is the lowest price we can find.
Features include a Dyson digital V6 motor with up to 110,000 RPM, a 2 Tier Radial Cyclone system, 2 speed settings, and accessories that will have everything from the floor to ceiling clean. It comes with a 6-month warranty from Dyson followed by a 6-month ABC Vacuum warranty. All of Dyson’s stick vacuums get solid reviews on Amazon.
Amazon is offering the SKLZ Pro Mini Micro Basketball Hoop USA for $19.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s nearly 30% below the original listing, $5 under the usual selling price and the lowest we can find. While we have seen the basic model for less (currently just over $15 Prime shipped), this is the lowest Amazon has ever offered the USA designed model.
Not only is this a great way to celebrate the US National Basketball Team at the upcoming Olympics, it features an easily mounted shatter-proof backboard (with padded backing to protect the mounting surface). You can also expect a break-away steel rim and a 4-inch foam ball. Rated 4+ stars from over 230 Amazon customers.
Flexibits is well known for its Fantastical iOS/Mac apps and today it looks like the popular app is on sale across both platforms. The iOS side of things is split into two with iPhone and iPad versions. Fantastical 2 for iPad is $5 (Reg. $10) and has dropped down to $3 (Reg. $5) on iPhone. The iPhone version is within $1 of the all-time low (which was back in January) and the iPad app is matching the the lowest we have tracked not he App Store.
As for the Mac version, it is down to $39.99. It regularly sells for $49.99 and this is the very first price drop we have tracked directly on the App Store. Head below for more details on all three and be sure to hit up our Games/Apps Guide for more deals across every platform:
This list will focus on some of the best ways to store your headphones at home or at the office. We have already gone over some of the best ways to keep things tidy while you’re on the road, in fact, we have a couple nice suggestions for that in our latest back-to-school feature. I often times find myself just placing my desktop cans in any random place, which prompted me to look into some of the best options for stands and the like. Otherwise they are always just going to get thrown across my keyboards, or over the guitar stands, with the cable strung all over the place. Not good.
Personally I wanted something a little more under-stated and out of the way, but there are a number of attractive desktop options out there as well. Down below you’ll find our top picks in both categories at more-than-affordable prices:
This weekend’s DiscountMags sale is a nice one! You get any 3 magazines in the sale for just $12 including Wired, Popular Science, Men’s Fitness, GQ, Dwell, ESPN, Rolling Stone and many more.
The official WORX eBay Store is offering a combo deal on the 8-in-1 Aero Yard Cart (WG050) and the Wagon attachment (WA0228) for $150 shipped. The best deals we see on the Aerocart are around $85 or so, and the wagon attachment goes for between $65 and $75. At $150 total, you’re effectively getting the highly-rated Aerocart for around $75. This is certainly one of the best values we have seen on this outdoor yard carrier as it goes for $130+ on Amazon alone.
It is the second best-selling wheelbarrow on Amazon and features flat-free tires. It already has a versatile design that allows it to flip into a dolly and even more so with the added wagon attachment. You can see how it works in the video below.
Amazon has the Black+Decker 20V Lithium Drill/Driver Project Kit (BDCD120VA) for $40.80 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s more than 50% below the original listing, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best price we can find.
Perfect for a host of jobs around the house or office, this set includes the lithium-ion 20V drill, 1.5Ah lithium battery, 400mAh battery charger, soft bag, Level, utility knife, tape measure, 4pc nut driver, 6pc brad point drill bits, 10pc 1″ driver bits, 10pc 2″ driver bits.” More details below. It carries positive reviews much like the rest of the popular Black+Decker tools.
More on the Black + Decker 20V Lithium Drill/Driver Project Kit (BDCD120VA):
The BLACK+DECKER BDCD120VA 20v Lithium Drill/Driver Project Kit includes the perfect combination of tools and bits to complete almost any DIY project. This kit features the LDX120C 20-volt MAX lithium-ion drill/driver which delivers 0-to-650 revolutions-per-minute and 115 inches-per-pound of torque in a light weight easy to use drill. The drill is powered by a light, compact, no memory, 20-volt MAX lithium-ion battery holds a charge longer between use and has a longer cycle life. The drill has an 11-position clutch that provides precise control for drilling into wood, metal, plastic and all screw driving tasks, and also comes with a LED work light that illuminates the surface for easier drilling in dark places. Project Kit includes: 20V MAX Drill / Driver, 1.5Ah Lithium Battery, 400mAh Battery Charger, Soft Bag, Level, Utility Knife, Tape Measure, 4pc Nut Driver, 6pc Brad Point Drill Bits, 10pc 1″ Driver bits, 10pc 2″ Driver bits.
The automotive death racer Carmageddon is now free in the App Store. This is the first time we have seen it available free of charge since May of last year. It has a 4+ star rating from over 5,100 gamers. Note: You can use an MFI controller for this one, but it will only work in game, not for the menus etc.
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After the official announcement of the new NES Classic mini, and then the new ATGames Sega Genesis hitting the market, it seems as though vintage gaming hasn’t been this popular in a while. However, in the DIY world, classic gaming consoles and handhelds have always been at the forefront. And builder/DIYer daftmike may have just outdone Nintendo with his very own NES re-creation.
Apple has now handpicked Power Hover as the App Store’s latest Free App of the Week. The gravity defying hover board experience usually sells for between $2 and $4. This is the very first time we have seen it go free directly on the App Store.
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Amazon is offering the Bowflex PR1000 Home Gym for $315 shipped (matched at Walmart). That’s almost 50% below the original $600 price tag, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best price we can find.
Along with its 4+ star rating from over 500 Amazon customers, it provides a “total body strength workout” and up to 210-pounds of resistance. This model includes a horizontal bench press, a lat pull down system and more. Head below for more details.
Jackery Inc via Amazon is offering its iPhone 6/s 3200mAh rechargeable battery case for $29.99, but code IN8IX3MT will drop your total down to $15.99. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s more than 50% below the original listing and the best we can find. Features include a built-in Lightning connector, MFi certification, 3-color LED indicator and it comes with an audio extension cable as well as a micro-USB charging cable.
You’ll also find the same case but for the iPhone SE/5/s at the same price using the above promo code. That’s also the best price we can find. These two case options combine for a 4+ star rating from over 300 Amazon customers.
For more iPhone add-ons, be sure to visit our daily Smartphone Accessories roundup.
We spotted a few nice Milwaukee drill kit deals today, along with a few others below. CPO Commerce via eBay Daily Deals is offering the manufacturer refurbished Milwaukee M18 18V Li-Ion 1/2″ Drill Driver Kit (2606-22CT) for $89.99 shipped. That’s more than $100 under the original listing, $70+ below Amazon’s new price and the best we can find. This set includes the drill, the Lithium-Ion battery pack, the charger and a carrying case. More details below. It carries a 4+ star rating much like the rest of the Milwaukee drill/driver kits.