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I hope this isn't a mistake

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I hope this isn't a mistake

Bill Grumbine, Kutztown PA

>Following up my question about the power lift over the weekend, I had an opportunity fall right into my lap. SWMBO's boss took down a large maple tree and asked her if I wanted the trunk. This thing is about 24" x 15' according to her boss, who I trust to be reasonably accurate in these matters.

So, she says, get the lift. That way she doesn't have to help schlep the logs into the back of the truck. I called three HF stores within reasonable driving distance and two at extreme driving distance, and none of them had this lift. Some people told me that the store did not carry them, and two told me to call back the day the truck comes in to see if they get any. One person must have been with the group of teenagers I saw at the sawmill. I gave him the stock number - 47591.

He replied "47951".

"No, 47951."

"Sorry, 4-7-5-9-1."

"NO, 47951."

"Okay, just give me those numbers, 4-7-5-9-1."

NOOOO!

I have no idea whether they have the thing or not. Probably neither does he.

So, I called the catalog number, and they are shipping it to me. I asked what would happen if if proved not to be suitable for my needs. The lady told me they would send a call to pick it up. I hope I am not risking a whole bunch of money here. Shipping on this 140 lb item is FREE!?!. It will take up to two weeks to get here, but if I want it within one week, I can pay $80.00. I went with free. I just hope I am not going to be whacked $80.00 if I have to send it back.

Updates on this item will appear as they become available.

Bill

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Ron in Drums PA

>Can you return it to the local store if there is a problem?

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Andy in Raleigh

>My local HF carries a subset of what's in the catalog and does not play the "click and mortar" game. If you buy it from the catalog, you deal with the catalog people for returns or service.

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Don Evans

>Hey Andy:

I've never asked the local to take anything back like that, but I think some of it may depend on who you talk to at the store.

What they WILL do however is honor the catalog price of an item from the internet IF they have the item in the store also. Just take the .com flyer into the store with you and they have always honored the price in the .com flyer.

If I just want that one thing, I've even called them with the item number and they check to see if it is in stock.

This is just FYI and nice to know if it's costly item.

Don

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Greg W. in NC

>Bill,

That guy wasn't selling used cars, with a phone number of "BR-549" was he? :-)

(ok, surely you guys remember Junior Samples from Hee Haw days!)

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John Lucas

>Bill

If you do get one please let us know what you think. I have a 4x4 and trying to lift logs up that high is getting difficult even for people who are young, strong and stupid like me.

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Gee Bill

Tom Sweeney - Coatesville, PA

>Now you get a lift gate ;-)

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