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11-10-2008, 08:31 PM
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#1 | | Reconditioned power tools Name: Jim City: Youngsville State: NC County: Franklin Join Date: Oct 2007  11-10-2008, 08:31 PM
I am thinking about buying a reconditioned Ridgid oscillating edge/belt spindle sander, model EB4424. The reviews for the new sander is outstanding, but no reviews listed for the reconditioned sander. What is your thoughts on reconditioned power tools from Ridgid? | | Views: 576 | |
11-10-2008, 08:39 PM
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Name: Fred City: franklinton State: nc County: franklin Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 52 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.84 over 180 days | Re: Reconditioned power tools
from my experiance they are good as new. years ago I worked in retail and reconditioned meant that it didnt sell quick enough so it was sent back to the factory and [reconditioned] ! all they did was clean it up repackage it and send it back with a yellow label onit!  should be able to save some bucks. |  
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11-10-2008, 08:40 PM
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Name: Scott City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Jul 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.53 over 180 days | Re: Reconditioned power tools
I have purchased various re-conditioned tool in the past with success. I think it would depend on what the price difference is. I would think saving 25% would be a good price. Remember to include shipping.
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11-10-2008, 08:57 PM
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Name: George City: Oxford State: NC County: Granville Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 70 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.92 over 180 days | Re: Reconditioned power tools
I bought a Ridgid Reconditioned 5" Random Orbit Sander and it has served me well. The only problem I had was that the reseller (not HD) did not include the PSA base that comes with the unit new. I called their customer service and they shipped one to me.
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11-10-2008, 09:00 PM
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Name: Jimmy City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Sep 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 5.64 over 180 days | Re: Reconditioned power tools
Reconditioned is very good, they still have the same warrantee and they cost less.
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11-10-2008, 09:01 PM
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Name: Tracy City: Salisbury State: NC County: Rowan Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 48 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 7.00 over 180 days | Re: Reconditioned power tools
For what it is worth, I have had 100% success with reconditioned products, tools, electronics, etc.
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11-10-2008, 09:11 PM
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Name: Jim City: Youngsville State: NC County: Franklin Join Date: Oct 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 2.72 over 180 days | Re: Reconditioned power tools
Thanks for the input
I'm sold .gif "Drogar BigGrin(DBG)") | |
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11-10-2008, 10:14 PM
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Name: Robert City: Youngsville State: NC County: Franklin Join Date: Oct 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 5.52 over 180 days | Re: Reconditioned power tools
Excellent !!
....now I don't have to buy one .gif "Drogar Laugh(DBG)")
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11-11-2008, 11:51 AM
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Name: Jim City: Lexington State: SC County: Lexington Join Date: May 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 0.12 over 180 days | Re: Reconditioned power tools
Seems like the decision is made but my input would also be positive. I have a reconditioned Bosch Colt, a couple reconditioned DeWalt corded drills, and a reconditioned Hitachi 12 inch double bevel Compound Miter Saw. The Compound Miter Saw was the best deal, $150 (versus close to $300 new). 25% is probably more typical.
As long as the tool is basically a durable design in the first place, any wear on a reconditioned should not be an issue.
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11-11-2008, 08:46 PM
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Name: Travis City: Wake Forest State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.53 over 180 days | Re: Reconditioned power tools
I agree with all, but my only suggestion is to buy it from a reputable source. I bought a reconditioned PC ROS at one of the tool sales at the National Guard armory that was never right, and it didn't include any documentation, warranty, etc.
Otherwise, I have had good luck with reconditioned tools. | |
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11-11-2008, 11:52 PM
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Name: Phil Ashley City: Charlotte State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 34 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.11 over 180 days | Re: Reconditioned power tools
Originally Posted by scrollski  I am thinking about buying a reconditioned Ridgid oscillating edge/belt spindle sander, model EB4424. The reviews for the new sander is outstanding, but no reviews listed for the reconditioned sander. What is your thoughts on reconditioned power tools from Ridgid?
I doubt it's any good. let me know where you've found it and I'll check it out for you. | |
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11-12-2008, 06:54 AM
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Name: Andy City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 50 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.53 over 180 days | Re: Reconditioned power tools
Originally Posted by Travis Porter I agree with all, but my only suggestion is to buy it from a reputable source. I bought a reconditioned PC ROS at one of the tool sales at the National Guard armory that was never right, and it didn't include any documentation, warranty, etc.
Otherwise, I have had good luck with reconditioned tools. A lot of times the manufacurer will take care of you anyway. I bought a DeWalt router out of the box missing all the accessories at Sears for a very deep discount, contacted DeWalt and they sent me everything that was missing. I did make sure I was getting a receipt for a new DeWalt router, but DeWalt didn't even ask to see it. | |
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11-12-2008, 07:15 AM
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Name: Scott City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Jul 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.53 over 180 days | Re: Reconditioned power tools
Originally Posted by ashley_phil I doubt it's any good. let me know where you've found it and I'll check it out for you.
This would be my guess: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...ctId=100642014
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11-14-2008, 07:12 PM
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Name: Jim City: Youngsville State: NC County: Franklin Join Date: Oct 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 2.72 over 180 days | Re: Reconditioned power tools
Thanks for all of your inputs. I ordered it this afternoon from the Home depot site. 
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