Critter sprayer

[dlminehart]

Anyone have experience with the Critter sprayer advertised in Rockler?

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?O...s&cookietest=1

What did you use it for, and how'd it do?

[newbie2wood]

I have read quite a few positive feedback on the "Critter" on several forums and came across no negative feedback. It's a low end sprayer that gets the job done and does not require much air.

Here's one post from a member who used it: http://bt3central.com/showthread.php...hlight=critter
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[L. D. Jeffries]

Try Lee Valley Tools; they are cheaper than Rockler by a few $'s

[brooks]

Besides, between Rockler and Lee Valley, Lee Valley has always had better prices and reliability. I've never heard anyone complain that Lee Valley had "sales" where they had ONLY ONE of a big name item and sent out thousands of flyers advertising a sale, knowing only one person would be able to buy the Special.

[cwsmith]

Generally speaking, I don't like "external mix" spray guns. I've not used anything of this size, but do remember the small "el-cheapo" air brush types used for model working. Just not very much control, IMO. It also seems a bit expensive, simply by comparison to the more complex "internal mix" spotting gun that sells for around $30 under the Campbell-Hausefeld or Huskey name. However, the screw on standard jar use is attractive.

Regarding Rockler's somewhat questionable "sales", they pulled that stunt with me last year when I ordered some clamps. I called and asked about the item # being in stock and was told it was. When I told them of the sale price, they told me it was out of stock. My response was that I was sorry I missed out and would think about it. I did, and called again the next day and again asked if the item was available and had them double check. They confirmed but when I told that I want the E-mailed sale price which was still in effect for another two weeks, they again told me they were out of stock on the "sales item"... but wait, you told me you had them??? "Yes, but not the ones on sale!". "Aren't they the same?" "Yes!, but not at the sale price"

So, I called a third time and just ordered the darn things at regular price, receiving them within the week, and several days within the so-called sale period. I then talked to one of their managers in an attempt to get the advertised sale price and was treated rather rudely. Apparently they set aside a limited amount at the advertised sale price to entice the customer and once it was gone... the same item would then be sold at the normal price. Sort of the old "bait and switch"... except they are switching prices.

Since they don't tell you that the sale price is limited to a particular quantity (first 100 or 1,000 units, etc.) that is illegal, especially in view of the start and end sales dates they advertised. Posting "limited quantity" is okay as long as they really have a "limited" quantity and completely run out between the beginning and ending sale dates.

I filed a complaint with the MN Attorney General's Office and was told that Rockler was indeed in violation. After their contact, Rockler refunded the over charge to me.

I hate getting scammed, and will take whatever steps necessary to get satisfaction. IMO, if everyone took action we'd see a lot less of this kind of thing.

CWS

[cgallery]

Wow. I had no idea that goes on. I think you handled it well, though.

[tuttlejr]

The big problem with Lee Valley is the shipping fee for a small item.