Sal LiVecchi
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« on: August 29, 2011, 12:36 PM » |
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Could someone please tell me the difference in the Installer sets # 495129 and 498796.
I realize the 498 version is the new up and coming version.
But I have seen the 495 version on line for sale (EBay) and I wonder if there is a great difference of the two.
Thanks for any help in this
Sal
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VictorL
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« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2011, 12:48 PM » |
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Festool releases centrotec set each year. These editions marked as Centrotec 07, 08, 09 etc.
As I know NA edition of centrotec was 07 edition. E-bay listing has detailed description what's included. Festool USA site has description what's included in 11 USA set. (it is slightly modified WorldWide version). The major difference is drill bits. 07 version has "regular" metric bits, 11 USA version has imperial brad point bits. Plus older version goes in old style systeiner, Ver. 11 in T-lock systainer.
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Sal LiVecchi
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« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2011, 01:10 PM » |
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Victor
Thank You
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« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2011, 01:29 PM » |
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There was also a 2009 Centrotec set sold here, from what I remember.
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Sal LiVecchi
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« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2011, 05:45 PM » |
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think I am going to wait out the 2011 version for sure
Sal
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« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2011, 12:25 AM » |
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I wonder if this is expensive enough to keep me from losing the parts......
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« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2011, 01:58 PM » |
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There was also a 2009 Centrotec set sold here, from what I remember.
Was there a 2010 version? |
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« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2011, 02:09 PM » |
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In the US, there's hasn't been a set offered since 2007.
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« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2011, 02:32 PM » |
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In the US, there's hasn't been a set offered since 2007.
That is what I thought. So the 2011 version is a big deal! |
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« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2011, 02:52 PM » |
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In the US, there's hasn't been a set offered since 2007.
That is what I thought. So the 2011 version is a big deal! Yuh-huh. If you want one, you should get it while you can. Very limited quantities. |
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« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2011, 10:14 PM » |
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very limited quantities??? Hey Shane, what does that mean? 15..... maybe 20 we need some hard numbers to determine if its really gonna be that collectors item your making it out to be. (full disclosure - mine is already on order with uncle bob)
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« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2011, 10:19 PM » |
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very limited quantities??? Hey Shane, what does that mean? 15..... maybe 20 we need some hard numbers to determine if its really gonna be that collectors item your making it out to be. (full disclosure - mine is already on order with uncle bob)
No, there's way less that that, there's only going to be 5. Keep in mind both Paul and I get one to review so that leaves 3. You guys guys better act fast, really fast. Dealers, this is going to be worse than the recon sale.   |
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Shane Holland
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« Reply #12 on: August 31, 2011, 10:22 PM » |
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Funny, Brice. But we didn't allocate one for you.  You know that I'm not going to disclose the exact number of units. Look, I'm not going to just say that quantities are limited in order to bolster sales. I have no doubt that we will be sold out VERY quickly on these. We sold through inventory on the 2007 Centrotec Set in a very short period of time. You'll just have to trust me (or not). I'm not trying to make it out as a collectors item, I want the guys who have been waiting for this set to have the opportunity to get it. And, waiting too long is not going to get you one. Shane |
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« Reply #13 on: August 31, 2011, 10:34 PM » |
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Are the parts made out of gold too?
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« Reply #14 on: August 31, 2011, 11:25 PM » |
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Are the parts made out of gold too?
No, but they ARE solar (if you put them in the sun, they get hot!)  |
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« Reply #15 on: September 01, 2011, 12:54 PM » |
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No, but they ARE solar (if you put them in the sun, they get hot!) Ha ha , that's a good one... |
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« Reply #16 on: September 01, 2011, 01:06 PM » |
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Shane, A silly question - maybe it's confidential but if not, out of idle curiosity, WHY are you only importing limited numbers to the US? (I have the new one and two older ones - so I understand their appeal - what I'd really like would be a more comprehensive set, but then the price would be really prohibitive  ) Regards, Richard. |
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« Reply #17 on: September 01, 2011, 04:01 PM » |
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Richard, the decision on how many are ordered is not one that I make. I suspect it's a combination of things including production capacity in Germany, willingness of Germany to customize a special version for us, etc. Plus, this is a promotional item at a significant discount over retail cost of the components. So, think of it as a limited time discounted deal.
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« Reply #18 on: May 17, 2012, 08:55 PM » |
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Has the Centrotec Installer Set been discontinued? Wanted to purchase with the cxs.
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« Reply #19 on: May 17, 2012, 09:23 PM » |
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They were limited production, Rocky.
You may find some dealers that still have them but Festool USA ran out a long time ago.
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« Reply #20 on: May 17, 2012, 10:16 PM » |
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I think I saw that Ace Tool listed it as in stock...their online inventory may be incorrect but I just saw that the other day as I'm looking for one myself. It is however listed at full price and I know it was reduced before they went stockless!
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