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Saturday, August 1, 2009

by Lee Jesberger

There are a number of misconceptions about buying reconditioned tools. With a little research, you can easily save 50%, or more! And when dealing with a reputable company, there is very little risk of disappointment. In some cases, you could save up to 75% of the list price!

Many of these tools are lightly used, then returned to the store for a refund. Almost all tool manufacturers off a 30 day money back guarantee, if you're not satisfied. The tools that are returned to the store end up in the reconditioned departments.

There are some people that will actually buy the tool, and then return it after completing a certain task with it. It's sad, but true.

The manufacturer can't sell them as new, and they do have verify the tool is perfect operating condition, prior to reselling it. These are not little nickel and dime manufacturers, but top brand names such as Porter Cable, Delta, Dewalt, Black and Decker, Milwaukee, Skill, Hitachi, Makita,

Their options are to sell it as a reconditioned tool, or trash it. Common sense from a business stand point is to try to reduce the loss to as close to a break even point as possible. So, there loss is your gain.

The types of tools available are limitless. Table saws, miter saws, band saws, drills, screw guns, every brand and model of cordless power tools, even cordless power tool batteries can be bought at a fraction of the list price for a new tool.

Granted, some outfits will sell used and abused tools, but the majority of retailers are selling top quality tools, in like new condition. Most offer the same 30 day money back guarantee, some for store credit, some for a full cash refund.

So, if you do just a little reading about company policies, prior to parting with any of your tool budget, you stand to get no less than twice as many tools as you would buying new.

My personal feeling is I would rather have more tools, and be able to accomplish so much more.

Written by: Lee A Jesberger.

Jesberger has owned of a high end General Contracting business for thirty years.

He also owns and operates a custom Cabinet and Furniture business.
He has written many woodworking articles, in addition to being the inventor of the Ezee-Feed, infeed / outfeed systems for woodworking machines, which is patent pending.

http://www.myhomewoodshop.com

http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com

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1 Comments:

Anonymous said...: I had no idea reconditioned tools were in that good of condition. Definitally great info, reconditioned tools are the way to go.; August 12, 2009 at 10:15 AM