The wife tried to get me the Makita promotional set which has 2 4.0 batteries with a charger and bag and get a free bonus tool and I wanted the 6-1/2" circular saw. They are out of stock in the stores and online. Our local store was supposed to have some arrive on a truck yesterday and when I called this morning they didn't come in and are due the 30th. I called another store and every store in the district is out of stock as it is a very popular promotion. Bah humbug.
I did get a new welding helmet from the wife though.
Sorry it didn't work out. Your process sounds more logical than mine though lol, hopefully you find one.
I just walked into Home Depot to return a Skil corded saw my BIL got me for Christmas. I felt a little bad, but I am fairly certain he has seen and used the perfectly fine corded Milwaukee I already owned lol.
I have thought about getting a cordless in the past and didn't, but the timing was just right this time. I saw the sign for the promo on an end cap. A quick Google search and I didn't see any lower prices, and that was it.
The M18 Fuel saw was $249 normal price, the XC8.0 battery $169 normally, free on promo. Plus I had the store credit from the Skil.
One thing that sucks is the standard M18 charger takes FOREVER to charge this battery. I see Milwaukee has a rapid charger, like Dewalt. Great, something else to buy...