OP here. I went to the other Lowes, a 2 hour trip for me each way.

They did have the item still in stock, as was listed on their computer. However, when I asked the manager if they price matched to their other 2 stores, he said No.

Their reason being: That if they sell the same air conditioner in both Texas and Alaska, their own prices would be dramatically different, depending on the locale and the demand for that item.
I bought the items anyway as I had Lowes coupons.
Lowes is currently having a sale. This current coupon doesn't expire til June 1st. For every purchase of $50, you get a $10 off $50 coupon printed
with the cash register receipt. (I still had a coupon left from buying the items last week.)
I split all my purchases so I would just total $50 & get a new coupon for the next purchase. THAT purchase also spit out a coupon, to be used for the following purchase, etc.
I really cleaned up there, as we have many home improvement projects coming up. One purchase, I was even under $50 and the cashier helped me find odds & ends to make up the extra $4 needed. She said it didn't even matter what I bought as I could return anything I didn't need.

They were so wonderfully helpful.
