Groceries cost more. Gas costs more. Keeping the lights on costs more. When so many everyday expenses are putting pressure on household budgets, we think a genuinely good product price should be worth holding onto. Our buying team went back through Heartland America catalogs to identify products whose prices stayed put for years—and products that actually cost less.
Inflation is a broad increase in prices over time. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics measures those changes through the Consumer Price Index, or CPI, which tracks prices across a large basket of goods and services consumers buy.
Inflation is an average. Your household isn't. Someone with a long commute may feel gasoline increases more sharply. A family buying more food may notice grocery prices first. Homeowners may feel increases in electricity and household costs differently.
What the national data does make clear is that many common costs are substantially higher than they were at the end of 2019.
About these numbers: percentages are rounded national CPI-U index changes comparing December 2019 with August 2026. They do not represent the exact increase experienced by every individual household. See the December 2019 BLS data and see the August 2026 BLS data .
A held price matters most when the product itself is useful. The goal isn't to buy more because something looks inexpensive. It's to spend more deliberately.
A garden hose you use all summer, a weather radio kept for emergencies or a grooming tool used every week has a clear job to do.
An antenna, navigation unit or other practical tool can sometimes help you keep using equipment and services you already have instead of adding another recurring expense.
A one-day promotion shows today's price. Catalog history can show whether a price has actually held steady over a much longer period.
These products are intentionally mixed across the Same Price periods identified by our buying team: products held since 2024, products held since 2023, long-running products held since 2019, and products where we actually lowered the price.
A hose can earn its keep season after season: watering, washing vehicles, rinsing patios and handling other regular outdoor jobs. The 100-foot version gives you longer reach without needing to move between several shorter hoses.
A weather radio has a clear job: help keep news, weather and emergency information available when normal power or communication routines are disrupted.
This compact unit is intended to convert prescribed liquid medication into a fine mist for inhalation, with a rechargeable format that makes the equipment easier to transport.
Personal-care equipment can deliver more value when it becomes part of a regular routine. This rechargeable shaver is designed for head, neck and face grooming.
An outdoor antenna can be a practical choice for households that want to receive available over-the-air television broadcasts without making another monthly entertainment subscription the default.
This watch combines an analog face with audible time information and atomic time synchronization, making it useful for shoppers who want an alternative way to check the time.
A dedicated navigation unit provides turn-by-turn guidance without requiring a Wi-Fi connection or making your phone the only navigation screen in the vehicle.
This rollator combines walking support with a padded seat, removable back support and storage, making it a practical option for shoppers whose mobility needs call for this type of aid.
Price history is useful, but the product still needs to earn its place in your budget. Here's the price story and practical value behind each featured pick.
| Product | Price Story | Price | Best For | The Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Bullet 100' Hose | Since 2024 | $89.99 | Watering, vehicles and outdoor cleaning | One long-reach hose for recurring yard and household jobs |
| Kaito Voyager Emergency NOAA Radio | Since 2024 | $59.99 | Storms, outages and emergency information | Weather bands, radio, lighting and several power options in one device |
| Rechargeable & Portable Nebulizer | Since 2023 | $29.99 | Prescribed portable respiratory treatment | Rechargeable unit with masks, mouthpiece, cable and carrying bag included |
| Barbasol Rechargeable Head Shaver | Since 2023 | $39.99 | Regular head, neck and face grooming | Rechargeable repeat-use personal-care tool |
| SuperSonic Outdoor Antenna | Since 2019 | $34.99 | Available over-the-air local TV reception | Potential access to available local broadcasts without another monthly TV subscription |
| On-Time Talking Atomic Watch | Since 2019 | $39.99 | Audible and automatic everyday timekeeping | Spoken information plus atomic time synchronization in one watch |
| 7" GPS Navigation Unit | Lower | $89.99 → $79.99 | Dedicated U.S. road navigation | Offline guidance and map-update support at a $10 lower catalog price |
| Rollator with Removable Back Support | Lower | $119.99 → $99.99 | Walking support with a place to rest | Mobility support, padded seat, backrest and storage at a $20 lower catalog price |
Same Price year assignments follow Heartland America's buying-team catalog review and Same Price Spotlight. Prices shown are the applicable Same Price campaign/catalog comparison prices. Always check the live product page for current availability and the price in effect when ordering.
Our buying team personally reviewed the catalog history behind the Same Price program. We also give shoppers independent places to learn more about Heartland America before deciding whether to buy.
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See All Same Price ProductsInflation is a broad increase in prices over time. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics measures consumer-price changes using the Consumer Price Index.
Comparing December 2019 with August 2026 national CPI-U indexes, overall consumer prices rose by about 30%, food at home by about 33%, gasoline by about 57%, electricity by about 48%, and household furnishings and operations by about 26%. These are national index changes, not the exact experience of every household.
It means Heartland America's buying team identified that product in the Same Price catalog review as carrying the same featured price back to 2019.
Those labels identify the catalog year our buying team's Same Price review traces the featured price back to for that product.
Yes. Some qualifying products moved lower instead of simply staying at the same price. In the featured examples above, the GPS catalog comparison moved from $89.99 to $79.99 and the Rollator comparison moved from $119.99 to $99.99.
No. Same Price is a spotlight on products whose price history qualifies for the program. It is not a claim that every price across the Heartland America store has stayed unchanged.
No. A stable price is useful information, but the product should still solve a real need. Consider how often you'll use it, what features matter to you, what's included and the total cost before ordering.
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Start with what you actually need. Compare the features. Look at the price history. Then explore the complete Same Price Spotlight for more Heartland America products whose value story goes beyond a one-day promotion.
