Bought this last week for £45, but already set up so can't rebox and send back :neutral_face: As they no longer refund the difference if you ask.
But this is so close in price to some of the others now and it has the added benefit of the step, which just gives you that next level of support and rigidity too.
I literally can't fault this. Working between this and the more basic step-less version, you can really see the difference.
Product Description
Dual working heights allows use as a workbench, bench tool stand, vice or sawhorseDurable steel construction and anti-slip rubber feetFolds flat for compact storage and easy transportDual clamping cranks increase clamping force and versatilityAdjustable swivel pegs and jaw retention grooves provide clamping versatility and material holdDesigned for easy set-up and clean-up
17 comments
TheBiker
8 Feb 17#1
Really annoys me that this is a prime only deal.
Ajibee
8 Feb 172#2
They'll refund the difference if you ask several times, pointing out that you know their policy, you've only just received the itm, it is quite a big percentage difference and it doesn't make sense for either party to go to the trouble and expense of re-ordering and returning (which you could do if you really wanted to - simply return the re-ordered one in lieu of the first one) - they've always relented for me under these circumstances. HTH.
As for it being a Prime Only deal, if only Prime were available to every Amazon customer, oh, wait, it is, and it's only how much? £1.60 or so a week! Gosh, a company treating its most loyal customers well, whatever next! With a bit of luck this might catch on with energy companies, telecoms companies, banks, insurers etc., etc., bit don't hold your breath waiting for it :smiley:
MyBoozyHell to Ajibee
8 Feb 17#5
They wouldn't for me and the difference was about 25%...
They were adamant that they wanted me to return the now 'used' product for a full refund, postage at their expense, for me to then order again at the cheaper price, again, postage at their expense!
Crazy policy!
TheBiker to Ajibee
9 Feb 171#10
It may be only £1.60 or so a week but I don't buy stuff from Amazon every week therefore I can't justify the monthly/annual cost.
classygear
8 Feb 17#3
been cheaper on Amazon quite a few times according to camel camel camel but still a good price
jezzery
8 Feb 17#4
I would check out the reviews before purchasing this. They're not favourable.
Silhouette to jezzery
8 Feb 17#7
Mine, albeit used for 2 days now (quite ruggedly) has been a workhorse. Its flimsy when it goes up... But when it clicks into place - its rock solid. Could do with having more of the clip in holders though - although it comes with 4 which is good for 90% of the jobs I do.
Silhouette
8 Feb 171#6
Recently published stats implied that of every $2 spent in the US, just under $1 of that is spent on Amazon.com
Sounds like they can pretty much do whatever the heck they please!
shel64
9 Feb 171#8
aldi had a work bench for 9.99 today in irvine store
xavierzzz
9 Feb 171#9
if you don't return for the price difference then it proves the effectiveness of their new policy.
you should order a new one then return the new one as the old one, u don't even have to open the parcel.
bseal1947
9 Feb 17#11
I had a month free trial of prime. Ordered 3 things even when trying to think of stuff to advantage of free delivery. I found the movie, tv and music choice disappointing. Could not justify £80 a year for that
billybruiser
9 Feb 171#12
Pickup a 2nd hand older workmate, they're so much stronger/better :-)
Silhouette to billybruiser
10 Feb 17#13
Having looked around for one for ages, I can assure you they dont ever go cheap.
Because they're so cumbersome its just never viable either. I agree about sturdiness, but with the little step, you put a bit of weight behind it (which is a naturally position to saw/work/whatever) and its not going anywhere :smiley:
Woody10
10 Feb 17#14
I bought one of these in a previous sale and was disappointed with quality. You do get what you pay for. The quality is a long way off what it used be in the 80's. And they're a real pain to assemble hammering those silly pins into the orange handles. If I was buying again I'd gladly pay more and consider a Bosch or Draper Expert.
Silhouette to Woody10
10 Feb 17#15
This made me laugh - as those little pins *WERE* 100% a complete expletive to get in!
What were your quality issues (so I know what to look for).
Woody10
10 Feb 17#16
The whole look and feel was one big quality issue! The instructions supplied were an absolute joke, it was like six hard to read pictures with no text. What! What! Look for YouTube videos and then just have to work it out yourself. The metal work is a bit on the thin side making it not as heavy as expected. And those two rough bits of wood for the top didn't exactly scream quality.
Yes, the worst bit is those pins! ******* ******* ********* :smiley:
wetny
11 Mar 17#17
Had one for a while. Can't remember problems with assembly. Is solid in use. Hard to beat for the price.
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Bought this last week for £45, but already set up so can't rebox and send back :neutral_face: As they no longer refund the difference if you ask.
But this is so close in price to some of the others now and it has the added benefit of the step, which just gives you that next level of support and rigidity too.
I literally can't fault this. Working between this and the more basic step-less version, you can really see the difference.
Product Description
Dual working heights allows use as a workbench, bench tool stand, vice or sawhorseDurable steel construction and anti-slip rubber feetFolds flat for compact storage and easy transportDual clamping cranks increase clamping force and versatilityAdjustable swivel pegs and jaw retention grooves provide clamping versatility and material holdDesigned for easy set-up and clean-up
17 comments
As for it being a Prime Only deal, if only Prime were available to every Amazon customer, oh, wait, it is, and it's only how much? £1.60 or so a week! Gosh, a company treating its most loyal customers well, whatever next! With a bit of luck this might catch on with energy companies, telecoms companies, banks, insurers etc., etc., bit don't hold your breath waiting for it :smiley:
They were adamant that they wanted me to return the now 'used' product for a full refund, postage at their expense, for me to then order again at the cheaper price, again, postage at their expense!
Crazy policy!
Sounds like they can pretty much do whatever the heck they please!
you should order a new one then return the new one as the old one, u don't even have to open the parcel.
Because they're so cumbersome its just never viable either. I agree about sturdiness, but with the little step, you put a bit of weight behind it (which is a naturally position to saw/work/whatever) and its not going anywhere :smiley:
What were your quality issues (so I know what to look for).
Yes, the worst bit is those pins! ******* ******* ********* :smiley: