Ok I have post here and another site about harbor freight deal on return paint gun for free swap. Using thier system. I pay $5 for warranty on guy, Use it. take it back for another and pay$5 again for warranty. Told by cou[ple of thier people its no big deal they bhave lots of guys who do it. Never a question and the store is cool with it.

On other site I have few guys telling me how immoral and wrong it is. I see nothing wrong wioth using system set forth by them just because it works in my advantage. No different than using tax code to work for you.

We are talking thier cheapy guns, Not sure if they be so easy when doing a 200 piece of equipment. I can see the cost of cleaning there.

Not asking to try Changing my veiW (Can not be done ask wife) wondering how others see it. Immoral and like stealing or Just playing by thier rules and saving cost of cleaning the guns?

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It's a warranty for if the gun stops working, not an exchange fee for people too lazy to clean them. Once Harbor Freight sees the return rate go too high on that item number, they will either stop offering the extended warranty or the price will go way up... a classic case of a few people f***ing it up for everyone else.

Before I closed my shop I used to buy die grinders 10 at a time at around $200 each. HF had them for around $20 + the garuntee. They would wear out and I would take them back and get new ones free. Why not?

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Before I closed my shop I used to buy die grinders 10 at a time at around $200 each. HF had them for around $20 + the garuntee. They would wear out and I would take them back and get new ones free. Why not?

Did you take them back if they got dirty?

Why are you returning the gun ?

You know it's wrong or you wouldn't have posted this.

Nope.I do not need approval of saving money. If anything I seek none approval. Hell where is the fun in doing what others want you to do?

I am just seeing what other think. Like lot of questions I ask it is just getting others view and for fun of it.There is not a thing wrong with it as far as I am concerned and trhat is only approval I need in life. Actually just having fun with the irony of how folks veiw one thing verses other. How folks see things is funny at times.


I asked here to see how many here had same thought as two guys on truck site.

It is not lazy thing it is cost effective. To clean a $16 dollar gun with 15 bucks worth of chemicals when can replace for $5 is just stupid.IMO

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Originally posted by ferndaleflyer:
Before I closed my shop I used to buy die grinders 10 at a time at around $200 each. HF had them for around $20 + the garuntee. They would wear out and I would take them back and get new ones free. Why not?

Did you take them back if they got dirty?

Did it cost more to clean than the tool itself?

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by wideopen231:


No different than using tax code to work for you.

Yes it is.


So tell the difference?


as for why post? something to do right now while waiting for stock to dive.

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Chris. If it works for you then do it and don’t look back.
I guess I think a little differently. I wouldn’t do it. But that’s just me.
The flip side is, they are offering it…

Concepts like fairness, honesty, and integrity are often considered moral principles. Someone with a strong "moral compass" is guided by their sense of right and wrong.

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by CURTIS REED:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by wideopen231:


No different than using tax code to work for you.

Yes it is.


So tell the difference?


as for why post? something to do right now while waiting for stock to dive.

The tax code lists the criteria that must be met for 'X' benefit.

Does the warranty for the paint gun say if you have a dirty gun and $5 you can return it for a new one or are you and the salesperson just complicit in the same scheme?

IF YA GOTTA ASK ......

I'm mostly disturbed that you're buying that commie crap.
Also wondering how you make enough of a mess to require "$15 worth of chemicals" to clean up.

I guess if your time is worth nothing, you can go do the warranty dance, and get an adolescent thrill.
You do you.

But yeah, you're shady.

Curtis I been busy but when I took them back they were dirty. But they also did not work anymore. Life was good!

You all are welcomed for the tip.

When they tell you protection plan covers anything just bring it back and get anothert any reason no matter what as long as pay the 5 bucks which is criteria you have to meet.

Second I do not dance any form or fashion. Hell told wife Befire wedding I have GC license and could sub that **** out at reception if need. No thrill involved just helpful tip thought would let other in on.

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They were so upset when I returned 3 yesterday. They asked 3 of same and protection plan on those too? Asked sure don't want to get couple more? Told me they had basket full in back room.

Seems ones least concerned about deal is the ones who sold protection plan and getting them back.

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When they tell you protection plan covers anything just bring it back and get anothert any reason no matter what as long as pay the 5 bucks which is criteria you have to meet.

Second I do not dance any form or fashion. Hell told wife Befire wedding I have GC license and could sub that **** out at reception if need. No thrill involved just helpful tip thought would let other in on.

Where would that part be?
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

You asked if I think it is wrong. YES, IT IS MORALLY WRONG. Not criminally wrong but morally wrong.

Not like Robbing, raping or killing but it is wrong and you know it or would not have asked.

When you do that eventually you are raising prices for all of us because the company has to make a profit and that comes off bottom line.

Would you like the same thing done to you in your business what ever your business is? Would you respect them the same if someone did that to you? Maybe you could not charge them with a crime but it costs you and you know it is wrong.

I will say this if they charge you another $5 for the replacement then that is probably close to their actual price and may not be losing much money on it.

That still does not make it right and that is not an opinion that is a fact. Once again while it may not be criminally wrong it is Morally wrong. Say your wife is sleeping around, it may not be criminally wrong but it is morally wrong no question. Technically she would not breaking any laws so it is okay right? Morals are morals, right is right and wrong is wrong.

You asked if it was morally wrong, had you not asked I would have never said anything but since you asked you get an answer.

I wouldn't sale a protection plan that allowed it. If did it would be 1.25 time cost of house. A new home comes with one year warranty. We have fixed some issue after that in past.If was paert of our doings consgtruction wise.

They did sale a plan and they push you to buy it with every sale. They make a point if telling you if anything happen no matter what you can return it. That is quote Word for word. The regualr warranty is 90 days and may do the same not sure.

Somne where up the ;ladder someone figured this was good for thier business or they would not have it in place. I figure what ever the cost of the plan which varies based on product or cost of and the cost is pretty much their cost.

I aksed if you thought it was wrong. Meaning your opinion.Morals are just that opinions oifright and wrong,Most based on how or how it binifits.

I figure nobody here has gone to local HF and asked about it. Which would give a real basis for opinion of shady or taking what is offered as good deal.Maybe do not have one close by, Here I haver one 15 miles either direction or close to.

I did state warranty and is actually protection plan which basically extends warranty period but has to be purchased seperately which I did state few times in thread. See it any way you want. When you are told if you buy this plan you can do what ever to it and returnit . We will replace it no questions. Doing so is just taking them up on offer.

Now on thier top of line 180 dollar gun the plan is lot more and makes cleaning worth the trouble and cost. It is also hell of lot better gun or works better for me. Cheapo's are for epoxy primers or just a junker repair.

Enjoy clean paint gun and burning time and money onstead of taking offer to save the tgrouble? Have fun me I will take the offer to bypass for 5 bucks per gun after intial buy that is.

All statements are JMO and same for everyone else's.

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