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  1. 12-22-2005, 3:37 PM #1
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    Am I going to regret this?

    I went over to the local Lowe's at lunch today to "browse" for new tools that I need (ha, ha). I am not really in need of anything at the moment power tool-wise, but it is always fun to look.
    So there I am looking at the routers and a Dewalt rep walks up to me. She asks me if I have any questions about the "new" Dewalt router on the shelf in front of me. It is the 2-1/4 hp Dewalt DW618B3 with 3 bases priced at $224. I tell her that I am just looking around but was wondering if she knew whether or not Lowes was going to have a 20% off power tools promotion this year.
    She says that she doesn't know but if that is all that is keeping me from buying the router today, she will give me a gift card equal to 20% off the price of the router if I buy today.
    I thought about it and decided NOT to buy. Not sure what Santa is bringing me....

    Did I just make a big mistake by passing? Is this really a deal, amazon has it for $250.
    Go easy on me please, I am still wondering if I should swing by on the way home tonight.....
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  3. 12-22-2005, 3:44 PM #2
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    It depends what she looks like!!

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    Me thinks you made a mistake
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    Scott - You walked away from a woman who wanted to give you decent money towards a tool? You got bigger problems than regret.
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  6. 12-22-2005, 3:58 PM #5
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    A couple months ago i bought that router with 2 bases (fixed and plunge) for $229 from Lowes. When i checked out i got a rebate coupon for a free d-handle base. It hasn't arrived yet but.....

    You could have gotten the same thing for ~50 less.


    I suggest you leave work NOW and get back over there! Heck, see if you can get a 25% gift card.

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    Heresy, sheer heresy!!!!!!!!!

    First you say you don't really need a new tool then when the nice lady offers to knock off 20% you turn her down .................!!!!!
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    If you don't need it....your loss is minimal. Sounds like a heck of a deal...only if you needed it. You could spend the money on something that is needed rather then throw it away at some pretty girl.(I assume she was pretty.. ).
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  9. 12-22-2005, 4:04 PM #8
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    Ouch!

    Hey you guys are supposed to make me feel better, not worse!

    I usually go with my gut instinct which was to buy it. I can always return it later, right?

    Think I left the water on at home and need to leave work right now!
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    I've passed up a lot of good tool deals over the years, and usually regreted it later on.

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    How does that saying go?
    I spend a great deal of my money on tools and women, the rest of it I wasted!

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  12. 12-22-2005, 4:19 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Richard Wolf
    How does that saying go?
    I spend a great deal of my money on tools and women, the rest of it I wasted!

    Richard
    I resemble that remark !!!!
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  13. 12-22-2005, 5:04 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scott Berg
    Did I just make a big mistake by passing? Is this really a deal, amazon has it for $250.
    I would say, Yes. But you may still have time to rectify it.
    Where did I put that tape measure...
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    Scott you did what???? You didn't follow your gut instinct!!
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    Hey Scott,

    I regret it just from hearing about it!!

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    Well maybe? Like Brian Hale, I bought in on the same deal.
    You could start an arguement by asking which router is best in this category. Many swear by the Bosch, or PC.
    I handled all 3 and felt like the Dewalt felt best in my hands.
    If its any good it will take at least 20 years to determine if that was a mistake?
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