Philipintexas
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I have an older model and wanted the newer one made so it can be set perpendicular to the lathe axis in my QCTP.
The U.S. Distributer wanted $150 for the tool. Then had the audacity to ask $21.95 to ship a 10 OZ. tool from Il. to TX!
I get angry when companies try to rip me off on exorbitant shipping costs, but this one really gouges it's customers.
As a comparison, I ship my 3 Lb. product all over the U.S. for around $8 VIA Priority-Mail.
I went to the Australian makers site and ordered the same tool (Without grinding jig, not offered here) for $92.81 (US) Shipped from Australia to the U.S.. The shipping cost from Australia was CHEAPER than what the American company wanted!
I'm in no hurry for the tool, so shipping time makes no difference to me.
The moral of the story is, don't do business with companies who try to steal your money in the guise of "Shipping / Handling". OR, Better yet, DO spend money with the people who actually make the product!
The U.S. Distributer wanted $150 for the tool. Then had the audacity to ask $21.95 to ship a 10 OZ. tool from Il. to TX!
I get angry when companies try to rip me off on exorbitant shipping costs, but this one really gouges it's customers.
As a comparison, I ship my 3 Lb. product all over the U.S. for around $8 VIA Priority-Mail.
I went to the Australian makers site and ordered the same tool (Without grinding jig, not offered here) for $92.81 (US) Shipped from Australia to the U.S.. The shipping cost from Australia was CHEAPER than what the American company wanted!
I'm in no hurry for the tool, so shipping time makes no difference to me.
The moral of the story is, don't do business with companies who try to steal your money in the guise of "Shipping / Handling". OR, Better yet, DO spend money with the people who actually make the product!
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