I've been doing the same thing with the same results in the Los Angeles area. It appears that Lowe's used to stock this tool, but have now made it a non-stocked item. They were blowing out the existing stock at super low prices and they went fast. One thing you can try is to ask the clerk to check the computer for stock #51472 to see if any stores in the area show any in stock, but chances are that they're all gone by now. Still worth a try though. If you happen to find any, buy two and I'll buy one from you.

If you find one and they want more than $41.65, go to this post
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...117-score.html
print out a copy of the receipt and ask them to match the price from that store. They should do it with no problem.