Well if looking at it from a shortened warranty stand point, then it really isn't different than not buying an extended warranty on a product. Those are available on pretty much anything now. Flip it around ..... if the brand new tool came with a one year warranty and cost $600 would you pay an additional $150 to add two years to the warranty? Some people would, some people wouldn't. Not really any different than Starting at $750 saving $150 and getting one year instead of three. I know that these are "used" tools but it is unlikely that they are truly used.
Buying used from CL or Ebay with either zero warranty or a warranty that is less than three years depending on date of original purchase. In other words if you wouldn't buy a recon from Festool with less than a three year warranty would you buy a used tool from CL with less than a three year warranty?
It is the type of thing that each person needs to decide for themselves. Do I take a bit of additional chance and save some money? Or do I pay full price?
I am not saying that the discount equates to Festool's actual warranty service cost. I have know idea in regard to that. And there is not much point to asking or speculating on that because, like any other company, that information is not going to be released.
Seth
Buying used from CL or Ebay with either zero warranty or a warranty that is less than three years depending on date of original purchase. In other words if you wouldn't buy a recon from Festool with less than a three year warranty would you buy a used tool from CL with less than a three year warranty?
It is the type of thing that each person needs to decide for themselves. Do I take a bit of additional chance and save some money? Or do I pay full price?
I am not saying that the discount equates to Festool's actual warranty service cost. I have know idea in regard to that. And there is not much point to asking or speculating on that because, like any other company, that information is not going to be released.
Seth
