Just wondering what everyone's experiences have been with reconditioned tools? Thinking of buying a recon 12" compound sliding miter saw and could save about $150 or more.
We've done this a little, not much. Since most of us don't use them daily seems OK. Have to carefully check the warranty and then determine if buying a pig-in-poke seems like the thing to do.
You don't know who used it b4 you. Could have been a pro, working for a company who provided tools, and was beat to death in no time.
We have to save at least 50% b4 we even consider it.
Generally in the few recon things I have bought, factory reconditioned gets them to pass original specs. I have only bought a few things this way though. A couple pocket pc's and years ago - screw guns. All were satisfctory.
I have bought quite a few used rental company tools - usually the maintenance was good and any leaks - problems etc were disclosed at sale time. All were good. This includes a large Bocat demolition hammer - a pneumatic tamper, Bosch Brute electric jack hammer - drills - welder -etc, All good.
Makes the dollar go a long way - sometimes things are as is so if it needs something it's your problem,