My "New" Pulse

[Grant Lamontagne]

The Leatherman Pulse I won on eBay has just arrived and I want to know if I am going a bit overboard on it.  The description was:

Used leatherman in great condition, has some signs of wearing.

Regular Pliers
Wire Cutters
Hard-Wire Cutters
Drop-Point Knife
Cross-Cut File
Diamond-Coated File
Scissors
Extra-Small Screwdriver
Small Screwdriver
Medium Screwdriver
Large Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Can / Bottle Opener
Ruler (8 in. / 20 cm)
Lanyard Attachment

Please look at these photos and tell me if you would consider this to be "in great condition" or merely having "some signs of wearing."

To me, this one appears pooched.  The blade is worthless, the lock mechanism is broken so the blade won't lock and the implements on the other side look like someone tried to weld or solder them.

Def

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

If I were you mate, I'd stick that in a long sock and go pay the guy a visit

No way thats as described

[Grant Lamontagne]

I've sent him a note to see what he/she would like to do about the situation.  It's entirely possible they are not a multitool person, and wouldn't have the same perspective as us on it.  I hope to resolve this fairly for all involved.

Def

[Benner]

That is buggered! 

LM will prob have a good go at sorting it out though.

[Roadie]

That is definitely not in "great" condition!

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Ok do it your way

[Grant Lamontagne]

Mistakes happen- everybody should get a chance to try and fix them.

Def

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Mistakes happen- everybody should get a chance to try and fix them.

Def

True enough, I hope the person see's the error they made and put's it right for you

[cryptrick]

No way is that in great condition 

People do have different ideas on what is great/good condition. I have bought a couple of tools before and one of them was classed as great conditon and it was in a well used state, but once it had a clean, oil, sharpen it was in excellent condition. Some peoples great condition is different to others, but if thats great, what about his poor condition!

[Benner]

That's never going to be good though. 

Great signature btw! 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

No way is that in great condition 

People do have different ideas on what is great/good condition. I have bought a couple of tools before and one of them was classed as great conditon and it was in a well used state, but once it had a clean, oil, sharpen it was in excellent condition. Some peoples great condition is different to others, but if thats great, what about his poor condition!

OT, but bloody hell, your sig lines awesome

And good subject material

[cryptrick]

Thanks  , thats actually a pic of my own spirit, I just flipped the picture, pasted it to the other side and put my username in the middle.

[Grant Lamontagne]

That's never going to be good though.

That's what I thought too, I just have a nasty habit of nit picking and I wanted to make certain I wasn't being a jackass!

Def

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Thanks  , thats actually a pic of my own spirit, I just flipped the picture, pasted it to the other side and put my username in the middle.

See now, I'm just no good at the sort of technosorcery

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

That's never going to be good though.

That's what I thought too, I just have a nasty habit of nit picking and I wanted to make certain I wasn't being a jackass!

Def

I think your bang on with your assesment mate, that definatly is a poor example

[Benner]

That's never going to be good though.

That's what I thought too, I just have a nasty habit of nit picking and I wanted to make certain I wasn't being a jackass!

Def

I do still wonder, if you end up keeping it, what Leatherman would make of it?

[cryptrick]

That's never going to be good though.

That's what I thought too, I just have a nasty habit of nit picking and I wanted to make certain I wasn't being a jackass!

Def

I do still wonder, if you end up keeping it, what Leatherman would make of it?

How strict are leatherman on things like that. As they say abuse is not covered, but people on here have bent and snapped blades off (obvious abuse) yet they go and fix it.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

It would be a tricky one, but you never know

I think the best bet would still be for the original owner to give def he's money back, or a very very healthy discount

[CQC-7]

Def, Sorry to see that you got tricked into buying that tool.  I hope that jackass gives your money back.  Perhaps he/she may give you a generous portion of your funds back.   

[Grant Lamontagne]

I may talk to my contact at Leatherman about getting it repaired if need be, but I certainly wouldn't expect them to cover this as a warranty issue.  They may, but I wouldn't expect it, especially considering this is a discontinued tool.

Def

[CQC-7]

I may talk to my contact at Leatherman about getting it repaired if need be, but I certainly wouldn't expect them to cover this as a warranty issue.  They may, but I wouldn't expect it, especially considering this is a discontinued tool.

Def

I think they might do it for you.  How many of us have you sent their way hoarding tools like they were gold.

[Grant Lamontagne]

How many folks would have just bought new tools if I or folks on my site had told them they could get theirs repaired free?  I think Leatherman may have a hit out on me! 

Def

[Leatherman123]

True, if you think thats bad- you gotta see the supertool I bought 3 years ago. It was covered in deep rust, no serrations left, broken knife blade, all broken screwdrivers even the philips and the awl was bent and hammered shut! And the wirecutters were dinged up BAD!

[CQC-7]

How many folks would have just bought new tools if I or folks on my site had told them they could get theirs repaired free?  I think Leatherman may have a hit out on me! 

Def

I highly doubt that.  Besides, what are they going to do, send you an exploding crunch in the mail?

[J-sews]

The Leatherman Pulse I won on eBay has just arrived and I want to know if I am going a bit overboard on it.  The description was:

Used leatherman in great condition, has some signs of wearing.

Please look at these photos and tell me if you would consider this to be "in great condition" or merely having "some signs of wearing."

To me, this one appears pooched.  The blade is worthless, the lock mechanism is broken so the blade won't lock and the implements on the other side look like someone tried to weld or solder them.

Def

I'm a sick, insensitive booger, I know, but those pictures are funny as hell!   Check out that knife blade!! 



"....has some signs of wearing."     Maybe this was simply a typo? Perhaps they meant to say, "...has some signs of welding"?

 

[Grant Lamontagne]

I'm a sick, insensitive booger, I know

That's why we love you!   

Trust me though, it wasn't quite as funny when I opened the package this afternoon... 

Def

[J-sews]

I'm a sick, insensitive booger, I know

That's why we love you!   

Trust me though, it wasn't quite as funny when I opened the package this afternoon... 

Def

I know, I know, I do feel for ya. Nothing knocks a guy down quicker than opening a package and finding a hunk of junk inside. 

So what about this seller's feedback? Does it show any history of problems?

[Anthony]

I hope this situation doesn't turn out to be another "ebay kayak oar" blowout!

Seriously though, sounds like the person outright lied in the description, or maybe they never even opened the tool.  If it was up to me I'd leave neutral feedback or no feedback at all and send it off to Leatherman.

How much did you pay for that abomination?

[Grant Lamontagne]

$30 and the seller is offering me a refund if I send it back.  I'm not certain how much I like the idea of paying for shipping again though.

Def

[I'm Still Bison]

Def,if you're still out in the cold for a really good Pulse,PM me...I think we could work out a trade.