What You Should Know Before Buying DeWalt Tools From Walmart

DeWalt appears regularly on lists of the best-ranked power tool brands. This trusted manufacturer delivers a collection of products that offer excellent reliability. Many DeWalt tools, while using globally-sourced materials, are made in the United States, which is appealing to many customers.

Considering DeWalt's tools are priced at the upper end of the market, along with brands like Milwaukee and Makita (and higher than brands like Ryobi), you may be looking for bargains during the best times of year to buy DeWalt tools. However, if you can't wait for Black Friday or Father's Day sales, you might prefer to look for these famous black-and-yellow tools at a discount retailer like Walmart. But is it safe to buy tools from this manufacturer at retail shopping websites like Walmart.com, though?

The best advice is to use caution when buying DeWalt tools on Walmart's online shopping site, called Walmart Marketplace. The Marketplace features third-party retailers not directly affiliated with Walmart, offering products for sale. Such sellers may not be authorized resellers. Using unauthorized retailers could mean you're receiving refurbished items, counterfeit products, or models not intended for sale in the United States. You might not want to risk using unauthorized retailers, even if you find a great price, because DeWalt will likely void your warranty for any product not purchased from an authorized DeWalt seller. This is the same reason why you should check carefully before buying DeWalt tools on Amazon, as Amazon also uses third-party resellers. Here are some ways to spot third-party resellers for DeWalt tools on Walmart Marketplace.

You can find authorized retailers for DeWalt tools on the manufacturer's website, where you can search for local authorized brick-and-mortar retailers and online retailers. Walmart is not listed as an authorized online retailer by DeWalt.

Third-party retailers selling through Walmart Marketplace must undergo an evaluation by Walmart, but none of Walmart Marketplace's rules require them to be authorized retailers for the brands they sell. You have to be careful when buying DeWalt tools on Walmart.com, as some customers have reported finding sellers who are located in China and may not offer product returns. If you can find them on-site, buying DeWalt tools inside a Walmart store is a safer option. However, because Walmart is not an authorized DeWalt retailer, you almost certainly will not find its products in-store.

When you find a DeWalt product for sale on Walmart.com, check if it's available for pickup or an in-store purchase. (It probably won't be.) Underneath the shipping and pickup options, you should see the seller who is offering the product. If this seller is not listed on DeWalt's website as an authorized retailer, you can't be completely sure it is a legitimate DeWalt product. You can click the third-party retailer's name to look at other items it has for sale on Walmart.com — perusing reviews and complaints can give insight into whether this is someone you want to do business with. You can also do a web search for the retailer's name and physical address to try to determine its legitimacy.