Nalu Rash Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Been looking around to get deals on some Milwaukee tools and came across the Reconditioned Tool section on the CPO website. What are your thoughts on these Reconditioned Tools? Anyone have experience with buying Reconditioned Tools through CPO? If they are not too bad, I wouldn't mind saving a buck or two on some tools. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 generally I buy new unless it is a really good discount would I consider refurbished.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nalu Rash Posted June 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Yeah I agree with you Comp, I usually buy tools new( except for hand tools, occasionally I'll find a bargain at a garage sale or something ). I feel like it's a mystery box when you buy something used, hard to tell the extent of abuse it's been through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 same as buying used tools, they must be cheap like 70% less than retail......new looking or not.....I won't pay any more...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Yea, most of the time CPO's prices are too high for refurbished tools. Plus with Milwaukee buying new and a tool with a promotion going on tends to be the better deal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuutr Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I haven't bought reconditioned from them yet. But very tempting. One thing I have come across what I think is a good deal only to realize it is older models showing up. They are two generations old and I don't want to invest in that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Lots of experience buying from CPO and Tyler Tool. I've got a recon DW734 that shipped brand new, my Dewalt 20v two speed framer, my Milwaukee M12 rotary, my Ryobi 18v Brad nailer. I've been a customer for several years. Never had a problem. Plus the one year warranty is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwell Tyler Ray Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I don't know about others vendors but as far as CPO Outlet their refurbished tools come from the manufacturer..Where they fix, test, and provide a warranty of sorts..so at least the place that made the tool is the same who refurb. ItOpposed to some 3rd party company taking and fixing with parts they got from who knows where lolCPO also offers a money back guarantee..oddly enough new tools get 30days and refurb 60daysSource:http://www.cpooutlets.com/factory-reconditioned-milwaukee-2691-82-m18-18v-cordless-lithium-ion-1-2-in--drill-driver-and-impact-driver-high-performance-combo-kit/milr2691-82,default,pd.html?xsell=reconditioned--10Personally I usually buy new..something about unboxing and getting that new tool smell haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 hand tools I don't mind buying used (if they work they work) but other stuff is like buying underwear used or refurbished not gonna cut it....lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjbutler1 Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I have had a couple reconditioned tools and all I can say is you get what you pay for. I would stay away in my opinion.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 What about Factory Reconditioned? I have bought a few of my DeWalt tools, without any issues. -Steven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwell Tyler Ray Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 What about Factory Reconditioned? I have bought a few of my DeWalt tools, without any issues.-StevenThat's what CPO tools are..I'd prolly try some out for home use!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Generally CPO and Tyler offer a 1 year warranty like I mentioned earlier. They honor that warranty too. Very good company to deal with 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Ha know, I've bought 2 or 3 recon'd Milwaukee tools from CPO and they've been great. I saved $130 on my chainsaw and would buy another in a heartbeat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nalu Rash Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Great insight from all you TIA crew members, just another example of why this forum is so greatSent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Personally I usually buy new..something about unboxing and getting that new tool smell hahai love that smell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 i actually buy all my tools brand new. special sale, clearance etc...always find a good deal.i have a tool coming in from CPO outlet which is factory reconditioned. i purchased it because its a discontinued item ( didnt sell much that why the manufactor took it off the market)as soon as its here and i reviewed the item ill leave another comment. good thing is that i have 60days money back guarantee.what i hope the most, that the item has rarely been used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwell Tyler Ray Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 i actually buy all my tools brand new. special sale, clearance etc...always find a good deal.i have a tool coming in from CPO outlet which is factory reconditioned. i purchased it because its a discontinued item ( didnt sell much that why the manufactor took it off the market)as soon as its here and i reviewed the item ill leave another comment. good thing is that i have 60days money back guarantee.what i hope the most, that the item has rarely been usedCool I'm curious to hear about how the tools turns out!! Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nalu Rash Posted July 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 i actually buy all my tools brand new. special sale, clearance etc...always find a good deal.i have a tool coming in from CPO outlet which is factory reconditioned. i purchased it because its a discontinued item ( didnt sell much that why the manufactor took it off the market)as soon as its here and i reviewed the item ill leave another comment. good thing is that i have 60days money back guarantee.what i hope the most, that the item has rarely been usedOh cool what did you get?Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 im getting the Bosch CET4-20W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 received the air compressor yesterday. i am so disappointed. its a factory reconditioned.item didnt came in the original Bosch box. just a sturdy cardboard box. i opened the box and i just smelled oil.i took it out and i inspected it. oil was almost everywhere at the air compressor,manufacturer patched up the damaged air compressor cage with paint ,plastic housing/ cover from the motor scratched up.1 rubber foot was broken off,rust and oil at the bottom of the air tanks,paint job comes off the air tanks, kinda looks like rust bubbles or so,air filter dirty, i have no clue who reconditioned that item but my thoughts it just got the Recon sticker and they threw it back in the box.no cleaning - nothing.still paid $300 for that tool - i definitely gonna send it back. i hope they take care of the return shipping costs for a almost 100lbs item. CPO is dead for me....how can you sell items like that, in that condition and for that kinda price. that tool is maybe $100 worth or less. that something what you find at a garage sale or something.i didnt take any pictures....because i threw it back in the box withing 15mins of inspection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Wow that's crazy that CPO would let this ship out like that, that's pretty extreme. Sorry to hear about that MM that really sucks when you've waited for something to come and it's all messed up or not what u wanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I wish you took some pictures and shamed Bosch and CPO of your situation on social media. CPO should ship you a new compressor for the price of the refurbished one. Refurbished means like new to new condition not used junk. That's really shitty what happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 That's not good for business I would think. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Wow that's crazy that CPO would let this ship out like that, that's pretty extreme. Sorry to hear about that MM that really sucks when you've waited for something to come and it's all messed up or not what u wanted yeah i was pretty happy to finally get that air compressor and then something like that happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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