The question has been thrown around many, many times. Are reconditioned/refurbished better than buying a brand new? In order to answer that question you first need to understand what a reconditioned tool is.
A reconditioned power tool is simply a product that was sent back to the manufacturer for one of the following reasons:
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1. Cosmetic Defect
2. Client returns tool to store due to a tool operating defect
3. Client returns tool to Manufacturer for warranty repair
Now there may be a few more reasons why an item is reconditioned but these will cover 95% of your tools.
Now that we have covered what a reconditioned tool is, we will talk about the benefits for you and I.
This is the best part! Faulty tools are sent back to the factory to be fully repaired with brand new parts and then sold back to the public at a discount.
How much of a discount you might ask...
To find this out I did some comparisons of a Ridgid 18 V Cordless drill Lithium-Ion.
Refurbished Tool Site Price: 129.99
Comes with Drill, Bag, Battery Charger and 2 BATTERIES!!!
Brand New Site Price: 199.99
Comes with Drill, Bag, Battery Charger and 1 Battery.
That's a 35% savings!!!
It gets even better. Both of these drills are completely covered by a full manufacture warranty.
So to answer the original question: Are reconditioned tools better than buying a brand new tool?
Can you answer anything but YES?
I have had many people come up to me and ask about simply having an old tool fixed rather than fully replaced. With my experience this ends up costing more in the end and here is why:
1. Repairing power tools is not cheap and takes several days or even weeks if the parts have to be ordered.
2. There are many moving parts with each tool. Soon you will be going back for weekly repairs for each part that wears out. This now becomes even more costly and is holding up jobs as well as your pay check.
3. You generally have to go to a specific repair shop for your brand of tool. Quality repair shops are not easy to come by and don't usually guarantee their work since the part is designed to wear out.
I hope this has answered all of your questions on the differences between Factory Reconditioned and brand new tools as well as given you some insight on why I choose to only buy reconditioned tools.
Special Price!!! Factory-Reconditioned Dremel 6300-DR-RT 120-Volt Multi-Max Oscillating Kit
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Factory-Reconditioned Dremel 6300-DR-RT 120-Volt Multi-Max Oscillating Kit Feature
- Reconditioned Dremel Products have a 1-year warranty through the Dremel factory or an authorized service center
- Lightweight and compact, easy to use for long periods of time in tight spaces
- "Speed advantage" - operating at very high speeds for quick results and smooth finishes
- Perfect for your sanding, scraping and cutting needs
Factory-Reconditioned Dremel 6300-DR-RT 120-Volt Multi-Max Oscillating Kit Overview
The Dremel 6300-02LR-RT Multi-Max oscillating tool is ideal for a wide variety of repair, remodeling, and restoration projects. The Multi-Max offers optimal control, safe operation, and high precision with its variable speed (10,000 - 21,000 OPM), 1.5-amp motor. Electronic feedback circuitry maintains constant speed under load to give you the power needed for cutting, grinding, sanding, or scraping. The kit includes: hook and loop sanding pad with 60, 120, and 240 grit sand paper, flexible scraper blade, 3/4 wood flush-cut blade and a handy storage case. This is a reconditioned power tool, which means it has been returned to the manufacturer and refurbished. Some tools may have cosmetic blemishes.Factory-Reconditioned Dremel 6300-DR-RT 120-Volt Multi-Max Oscillating Kit Specifications
Make multitasking easier and more productive with the factory-reconditioned Dremel 6300-DR-RT Multi-Max Oscillating Tool Kit. Ideal for do-it-yourselfers and professionals, this efficient tool can tackle a wide variety of repair, remodeling, and restoration projects. The Multi-Max offers optimal control, safe operation, and high precision--all while creating minimal dust--making it ideal for cutting, grinding, sanding, scraping, and much more.
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Lightweight and compact, the Multi-Max is a pleasure to handle and hold, and its comfortable design minimizes wrist and hand fatigue, even during intricate, prolonged work. It also accesses tight corners and narrow spaces that conventional saws and sanders simply can't reach.
Ideal for a Variety of Woodworking Projects
Ideal for woodworking projects, the Multi-Max cuts with minimal dust buildup to help keep both your line of vision and workspace clear. It's also great for precise edging, shaping, and detail work--whether you're dealing with vintage wooden frames, dollhouse furniture, or kitchen cabinetry.
Great for DIY Projects
Use the Multi-Max to install hardwood flooring and trim door jambs. Operation of the tool is consistent, low-noise, and reliable, whether you're cutting through a subfloor or repairing an antique armoire. Simply plug it in and you're ready to go.
Quality Tool for a Value Price
This is a reconditioned power tool. Reconditioned generally means that the tool has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the tool back to like-new condition. Some tools may contain cosmetic blemishes.
About Dremel: A History of Brilliance and Innovation
Founded in 1932 in Racine, Wisconsin, Dremel is the industry leader in rotary tools. The company owes its success to the inventive genius of its founder and namesake, Albert J. Dremel. In his lifetime, Mr. Dremel owned 55 patents on a wide range of products from electric erasers to a gas-powered rotary lawn mower. His most famous and important invention was a high-speed rotary tool dubbed the Dremel Moto-Tool. Compact, lightweight, and perfect for a wide range of jobs, the rotary tool was an immediate hit with hobbyists and eventually became accepted as one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. Today, the Dremel name remains synonymous with utility, durability, and innovation.
What's in the Box
Factory-reconditioned oscillating tool; MM440 3/4-inch wood flush cut blade; MM610 flexible scraper blade; MM11 hook and loop sanding pad; M70W 60, 120, and 240 grit paper
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