VAC SYS DISCONTINUED?

[edwarmr]

Incredible. Current bid is already $1750. Started from $999.

Up to $1850 with 3 days left...

Buyers can still pay with PayPal. It is a payment option on the buyers end. It is just that all the payments go through Ebay to the seller regardless of the payment method.

Seth

Right, but the ripoff is that as a seller I was losing 5% to PayPal and 5% from eBay in the past and now I lose 11% even though eBay does direct deposit to me ... I was expecting to only get the 5% fee from eBay but I guess they've found eliminating PayPal and taking the extra 5% for themselves was more profitable ...

Ebay’s fee is actually currently 12.55%. But even before with PayPal ebay’s fee was 10%, not 5%. Ebay used to charge 10% and PayPal would add on another ~2%. So the total fee is very similar to what it was before. I agree it’s a ripoff though. That’s why you have to have such high prices on ebay to make a profit. And what makes matters worse is that ebay actually charges you 12.55% on the tax that the customer has to pay them! So if the customer has to pay ebay $100 sales tax on an item they bought from you ebay adds $12.55 to your final value fee.

 

[Bugsysiegals]

FWIW - Facebook has a lot lower fee and cheaper shipping than eBay but doesn't have as many buyers on the platform but if you're looking to sell something it seems to be better.  That said, I did not see any vac-sys listed there and can only hope Lee Valley will come through for me!

 

[edwarmr]

FWIW - Facebook as a lot lower fee and cheaper shipping than eBay but doesn't have as many buyers on the platform but if you're looking to sell something it seems to be better.  That said, I did not see any vac-sys listed there and can only hope Lee Valley will come through for me!

I’m hoping the same Every day Lee Valley’s expected delivery date moves out one day further which has me a little worried .

 

[RobS888]

I got a Vac sys SE 2 this week from (don't laugh) Beaver supply
https://beavertools.com/580062-festool-vac-sys-se-2-clamping-module.html

 

[Samo]

I got a Vac sys SE 2 this week from (don't laugh) Beaver supply
https://beavertools.com/580062-festool-vac-sys-se-2-clamping-module.html

Shush!!!!!

 

[Bugsysiegals]

I got a Vac sys SE 2 this week from (don't laugh) Beaver supply
https://beavertools.com/580062-festool-vac-sys-se-2-clamping-module.html

Leave it to Beaver! 

 

[Coen]

Aren't Paypal and eBay kinda one company these days?

Paypal takes another few % on the exchange rate btw. As in % more compared to what my bank would do for wire transfer in other currency.

Eg if I need to pay $2000, my bank would charge me €1797 + ~€15, but Paypal would charge €1846.

 

[semenza]

Aren't Paypal and eBay kinda one company these days?

Paypal takes another few % on the exchange rate btw. As in % more compared to what my bank would do for wire transfer in other currency.

Eg if I need to pay $2000, my bank would charge me €1797 + ~€15, but Paypal would charge €1846.

They split quite a few years ago.  A side effect is that you can pay with other methods now.  As opposed to what the seller may or may not accept.

    Sorry didn't mean to take this OT.

Seth

 

[Blakkness]

I was on the french festool website and VAC SYS pages started to disapear.
I'm happy to find this topic, I could buy one of the last SE1 set available on french market.
Now, I hope to receive it  [laughing]

Unfortunately, SE2 is no more available.

Blakk

 

[DynaGlide]

And so it begins:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265482610529?hash=item3dcfff2761:g:FbEAAOSw9S5h0yxp

SE2 set current bid $1575

[eek]
Incredible. Current bid is already $1750. Started from $999.

The winning bid was $2450.

 

[rmwarren]

Now I'm really starting to rethink my own "need" for my set... [eek]

RMW

 

[Chainring]

For those who ordered from US Tool & Fastener (Shop Festool), your time has come. I received an email this morning that my CC authorization had expired since it's been a while and I asked if that meant the orders were in. Yep. They'll be shipping soon.

 

[Ebuwan]

And so it begins:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265482610529?hash=item3dcfff2761:g:FbEAAOSw9S5h0yxp

SE2 set current bid $1575

[eek]
Incredible. Current bid is already $1750. Started from $999.

The winning bid was $2450.

At that point, just get the Schmalz, haha. A product that isn't discontinued.

 

[DynaGlide]

After looking at the Schmalz pricing it's apparent what a deal the Festool vac sys was while it was available.

 

[pettyconstruction]

For those who ordered from US Tool & Fastener (Shop Festool), your time has come. I received an email this morning that my CC authorization had expired since it's been a while and I asked if that meant the orders were in. Yep. They'll be shipping soon.

I also got a email from them,so hopefully it ships soon,
Charlie

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[Cheese]

After looking at the Schmalz pricing it's apparent what a deal the Festool vac sys was while it was available.

I'm with you Matt...as nice as Festool tools are, when compared to the vac heads, the SE 1&2 are another level or so above Festool tools for fit & finish. The attention to detail is incredible, the castings flawless. I think the tools that are closest to this level are the DF 500 & DF 700, both of which are above the $1000 price point.

Indeed, $425...that was a steal.

 

[jrs]

For those who ordered from US Tool & Fastener (Shop Festool), your time has come. I received an email this morning that my CC authorization had expired since it's been a while and I asked if that meant the orders were in. Yep. They'll be shipping soon.

I also got a email from them,so hopefully it ships soon,
Charlie

Mine shipped today  [big grin]

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[JFelchlin]

I bought the Vac Sys complete system (SE1 & SE2) a few years ago.
Reading the Vac Sys was being discontinued - And availability was getting tougher -
I searched for - And scored - From Heartville Tools an additional -
SYS Accessory Set  VAC SYS VT Sort.

Ordered last Friday - Delivered today.

 

[squall_line]

I bought the Vac Sys complete system (SE1 & SE2) a few years ago.
Reading the Vac Sys was being discontinued - And availability was getting tougher -
I searched for - And scored - From Heartville Tools an additional -
SYS Accessory Set  VAC SYS VT Sort.

Ordered last Friday - Delivered today.

I ordered the two heads that I didn't have yet (I have two each of the Round and Large Oblong) from ToolNut rather than the three-head set, but have yet to have them ship.  I'm holding out hope that they were on the slow boat from Germany and that my order will be filled.

 

[Chip S.]

For the many of you who checked with us while we were out - we have just received another shipment of SE2 Modules.