FestoolRecon.com coming VERY soon (US)
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Cheese
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antss said:how are they going to right something they can't even find Cheese :
Point well taken...the most disturbing thing I heard is when the Festool rep said that corporate was aware of the problem, but they didn't have a solution to the problem. They didn't know if the problem was with the motor or the way the tool was used.
That's not a good statement to repeat after having years upon years of documented Kapex issues.
One would think that sooner or later this issue will be addressed. I can only hope, that the sales rate of the Kapex today may speak volumes to Festool corporate...on the other hand...oh well, hope springs eternal.
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duburban said:
Man, edge-banders are so finicky, in general; some more so than others. 25% off is a gamble, it was returned. But, I'm buying when it goes under 50%.
I got one I wish it was the set instead of just the machine. I have a few projects coming up that will be using edge banding on. There are 3 more tools I am trying to get but think I already missed 2 of them unless they post more for sale. Actually now that I have a Conturo I guess I need a MFK as well so 4 more tools I'm looking to get.
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James Biddle said:
Good luck on that...25% is Festool’s first and also their last offer.
Evening,
Sorry, I haven't read the complete listing. I'm wondering if Festools is just selling machines on the FestoolRecon.com site or will they also sell other parts which have been returned. For example, will they be selling the 500177 KB-KA 65 SYS Edge Bander Trimming Set? As they are selling the edge bander currently? Just wondering.
Rich
Sorry, I haven't read the complete listing. I'm wondering if Festools is just selling machines on the FestoolRecon.com site or will they also sell other parts which have been returned. For example, will they be selling the 500177 KB-KA 65 SYS Edge Bander Trimming Set? As they are selling the edge bander currently? Just wondering.
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My God, my RO150 is beat up (from the recon sale). Didn't expect that. All of my Festool tools are in use but I keep them in great condition. Looks like this one was tossed around a bit. I don't even want it in my collection.
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Cheese
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ScoFF said:
Is that from the Recon sale?
The items I purchased in the past looked absolutely pristine.
Cheese
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ScoFF said:
That’s too bad. [sad] In the previous years I suspect that a tool in that condition, would have been offered at the less 40% price point, which they could still do. It just adds more tool category subsets to the list.
FF - are you going to return the RO?
Were your expectations not met or are you just not happy with the deal based on your specific tool ?
Meaning, do you just not want a used tool ? Fair enough. But the nature of Reconditioned means it is in all likelyhood a used tool.
In past sales FT partly described the condition of tools and they fell into different levels of discount based on factors like cosmetics and accessories. Or at least, that's my recollection.
Based on comments around here , I can see where people might expect a new looking tool in the reconditioned sale, but I don't think Festool has implied that's what we'll actually receive.
Were your expectations not met or are you just not happy with the deal based on your specific tool ?
Meaning, do you just not want a used tool ? Fair enough. But the nature of Reconditioned means it is in all likelyhood a used tool.
In past sales FT partly described the condition of tools and they fell into different levels of discount based on factors like cosmetics and accessories. Or at least, that's my recollection.
Based on comments around here , I can see where people might expect a new looking tool in the reconditioned sale, but I don't think Festool has implied that's what we'll actually receive.
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In my case I can't really return it because I'd have to drive back down from Canada to mail it back.
I knew it might be used but this looks in poor condition. I would never buy a 40% condition tool but I would buy a 10-20% off one based on condition to save some money. With this setup there's no way of knowing. Someone might get a new return for the same price.
I knew it might be used but this looks in poor condition. I would never buy a 40% condition tool but I would buy a 10-20% off one based on condition to save some money. With this setup there's no way of knowing. Someone might get a new return for the same price.
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Just goes to show different strokes for different folks. I’d never buy at 10-20 off but I’d buy 40% off all day 
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