pghmyn Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 How do you guys feel about reconditioned tools? I was lazy one night and did not lock my truck. I just thought it would be ok in my driveway. However, some POS decided to go in and take my drill bag. Which had my drill, battery, charger, and several bits whatnot. Now I have my impact driver, and 1 battery. I want to buy the same brand again, because I don't want this impact driver to go to waste. And the charger alone is $40. I was really pleased with the performance of these drills. I see a deal online for the drill, and a battery circ saw. 1.5ah and 4ah batteries. But it is reconditioned. Any thoughts on reconditioned tools? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 If it's a reputable company and they come with a warranty, I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I wouldnt have a problem with it. Reconditioned tools almost always come with a warranty so if its a good deal i would do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I wouldn't necessarily have a problem with recon tools because of the warranty; but since you're in the position you're in.....stop and think what you liked and disliked about the old tools/set up. This may be a time to upgrade, or go a little different direction on features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I wouldn't necessarily have a problem with recon tools because of the warranty; but since you're in the position you're in.....stop and think what you liked and disliked about the old tools/set up. This may be a time to upgrade, or go a little different direction on features.It was the 20v Lithium Porter Cable drill/impact driver set. The battery life was awesome, and they were powerful. I had absolutely no complaints about the set, other than the gaudy "manly" casing for the tools. I think I might just spring on the deal. Having 3 batteries to share now will be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I buy most of my cordless tools from CPO. Usually it's just returned open box tools a retailer returned. Maybe 1 in 100 new tools goes through quality control. All refurb tools get checked over by a technician, usually right here in the USA. After you have 3 or 4 batteries and at least a couple of chargers it can be smart to buy bare tools which are much cheaper because of no batt & charger( or accessories) CPO has pages for most major brands. Just look for CPO/PorterCable 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Region Rogue Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 This is my first post on here, but I've been lurking for some time. A while back I bought the Porter Cable reconditioned drill, impact driver, 2 batteries, and quick charger on ebay (was direct from Porter Cable, though). One of the best purchases I have made. They work perfectly, and were a screaming deal. Been going strong for nearly a year now. I would say go for it, but I'm someone whose entire woodshop is comprised of used or reconditioned tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Steve is right. Even if a tool is unused, if it gets returned to the Manufacturer it can't be sold as new. Even if the tool has been repair, it usually has now had its one glitch of its life. Not that it is a tool but I have a reconditioned Bose system that is turned on almost daily that is now 26 years old. I would do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 CPO ships from a few miles from my house. If I order before 3 pm it shows up on my doorstep at 10 am the next day, no extra charge either ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Staehling Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I often buy reconditioned. They usually are brand new as far as I can tell and have the new tool warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Every chance I get-especially from cpo. I think three of my 7518s came that route. They looked like they hadn't been touched. I figured people opened the boxes, got scared, and sent them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 I buy most of my cordless tools from CPO. Usually it's just returned open box tools a retailer returned. Maybe 1 in 100 new tools goes through quality control. All refurb tools get checked over by a technician, usually right here in the USA. After you have 3 or 4 batteries and at least a couple of chargers it can be smart to buy bare tools which are much cheaper because of no batt & charger( or accessories) CPO has pages for most major brands. Just look for CPO/PorterCable Good to know, thanks. What does CPO stand for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Certified Pre Owned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 I think they also have a west coast shipping location. They have Jet and quite a few other big tool brands as well as all the portable tool companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjeff70 Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 I look reconditioned on everything - computers, phones, appliances, electronics, and tools - as long as the warranty is the same as new. My iphone, miter saw, and Mac Book Pro for instance are all reconditioned and all of them still work today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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