HF Oscillating Spindle Sander $79.99

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Maybe Not Such A Great Deal

When you bought it did anyone mention it was a refurb item or did they sell it as new? I'm sure it's fine but if I was lead to believe it was new I'd be a little peeved.

It was sold as new. No one mentioned "refurbished" and I didn't think to ask. Just thought I was getting a great deal. I was bragging to a friend at the show what a hot deal I got. Still think I did okay, but thought I was getting a new one. Whining stops here. Sawdust continues.

[ryan.s]

It was sold as new. No one mentioned "refurbished" and I didn't think to ask. Just thought I was getting a great deal. I was bragging to a friend at the show what a hot deal I got. Still think I did okay, but thought I was getting a new one. Whining stops here. Sawdust continues.

I guess as long as you're okay with it and you're happy with the performance of the sander that's all that matters. Considering this sander has never gone on sale as far as I can remember I think you got a great deal!

[Jeffrey Schronce]

Took my new sander out of the box today and found it was not packed in styrafoam/cardboard, etc, just wadded up butcher paper. I then found "Reconditioned Unit One Year Warranty" stamped on the Operator's Manual. It looks brand new. Put it together and it operated fine. I'm keeping it, but a little disillusioned and a lot less smug. I'll open the box next time before purchase.

$129 seems to be the going price at WW shows for the Ridgid, though I have not heard about having to use a rebate to get to that price.

All of the units sold at WW shows that I am aware of are reconditioned units.

The above statements are based on around 5 posts or so of people buying the unit at WW shows.