Swisstool Spirit X for $45 on US amazon.com

tmesis · **on:** June 18, 2012, 07:00:36 PM

Hello, new poster here. I've been lurking for a few weeks, and finally decided to post after seeing a good deal on amazon for the Spirit X. Among the different sellers, amazon has it listed at $55 and during the checkout process, takes off an extra $10. The only caveat is that it won't be shipped for another month or two!

kreisler · **Reply #1 on:** June 18, 2012, 07:47:30 PM

is there any coupon code needed for the 10$ OFF?
45$ shipped conus sounds like a great bargain deal for my flashlight buddies!!

Gryffin · **Reply #2 on:** June 18, 2012, 08:38:42 PM

Quote from: kreisler on June 18, 2012, 07:47:30 PM

is there any coupon code needed for the 10$ OFF?
45$ shipped conus sounds like a great bargain deal for my flashlight buddies!!

I took the plunge. It says "Free SuperSaver Shipping," but at checkout I was charged $5 for shipping... but also $10 off for "promotion" for a grand total of $50 and some pocket change.

tmesis · **Reply #3 on:** June 18, 2012, 08:59:42 PM

No coupon code is necessary. Amazon should discount $10 automatically off $55. Gryffin, it sounds like there may have been a glitch? If you contact amazon's customer service, they should be able to straighten it out for you. I have a Swisschamp, so I'm still debating whether it would make sense to get the Spirit X...

jerseydevil · **Reply #4 on:** June 18, 2012, 09:01:45 PM

Quote from: tmesis on June 18, 2012, 08:59:42 PM

I have a Swisschamp, so I'm still debating whether it would make sense to get the Spirit X...

Sense doesn't have any place on this forum.

I say go for it. I have one and I love it. And that is a great price too.

Gryffin · **Reply #5 on:** June 18, 2012, 09:54:13 PM

Quote from: tmesis on June 18, 2012, 08:59:42 PM

Gryffin, it sounds like there may have been a glitch?

Yeah, there was a glitch... between my ears. Free shipping was an option, but the default was "standard" shipping, and I forgot to click the little whassihoozits.

On the plus side, since it's not shipping for a month, I had plenty of time to go back in and change it. The bill is now $45.20.

kreisler · **Reply #6 on:** June 18, 2012, 10:00:21 PM

45.xx$ shipped indeed!

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #7 on:** June 18, 2012, 11:59:18 PM

tmesis... a sincere thanks for posting this. I've been looking at getting a Spirit X for some time, and have just been waiting for a good deal. I think $46 counts as an outstanding deal, IMO.

Ordered. Now... the long wait...

captain spaulding · **Reply #8 on:** June 19, 2012, 12:10:53 AM

That's a killer deal.

magentus · **Reply #9 on:** June 19, 2012, 12:26:35 PM

Geez - £70.25 on UK Amazon

edcgear · **Reply #10 on:** June 19, 2012, 02:25:36 PM

Nice deal... I got one from Walmart for that price....

What's the story behind that I wonder... Why they cut price so much on Spirit and SwissTool stays on same level...

JohnyKwst · **Reply #11 on:** June 20, 2012, 08:23:29 PM

The $10 off is not showing up for me. Is the promotion over?

kreisler · **Reply #12 on:** June 20, 2012, 10:13:53 PM

Quote from: JohnyKwst on June 20, 2012, 08:23:29 PM

The $10 off is not showing up for me. Is the promotion over?

tmesis · **Reply #13 on:** June 21, 2012, 02:11:10 AM

Quote from: JohnyKwst on June 20, 2012, 08:23:29 PM

The $10 off is not showing up for me. Is the promotion over?

Yup, it looks like it.

Corso · **Reply #14 on:** June 22, 2012, 04:10:50 AM

Got an email that mine is ready to ship and should be here next week.

Corso · **Reply #15 on:** June 23, 2012, 09:42:58 PM

Update: It showed up in the mail today and feels great! Has all the tools I would want except for maybe an eyeglass driver. Came with a nice leather sheath, too. Great tool for a great price.

kreisler · **Reply #16 on:** June 24, 2012, 02:01:06 AM

Corso, on the handles the Victorinox logo.. is it stamped on the same line as the word "VICTORINOX" or is stamped above it?

And as a tip, check if your specimen has some play in the tools:
closed position: pliers handles
deployed position: pliers handles
each single tool: saw, file, main blade, philips screwdriver, etc.

Please report which tool has, thanks!

Corso · **Reply #17 on:** June 24, 2012, 02:50:51 AM

The logo is stamped above the text and the handles don't wiggle in the open or closed position. I couldn't detect any play in the individual tools either. Everything feels "precise".

kreisler · **Reply #18 on:** June 24, 2012, 01:19:36 PM

you got a precise, flawless Spirit specimen of the latest generation (logo stamping reveals it), congratulations!!

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #19 on:** June 26, 2012, 05:48:11 PM

I just got a notification from Amazon saying mine should arrive by July 9th.

I am quite interested in getting to examine this tool, considering how much positive I've heard. And, the only negatives I've heard don't really apply to how I'll use the tool.

I'm almost kicking myself now for not having gotten two, one to keep and one to trade.

Frankctz · **Reply #20 on:** June 26, 2012, 08:04:41 PM

Looks the $10 off no more available, so now the price is $55.
I did not react on time..

Although I still think is a good price...

But I already own a Spirit X, so now my question would be .......
should I buy it or not? ..

for $45 definitely I will buy iy, but now for $55 I am thinking...

kreisler · **Reply #21 on:** June 26, 2012, 10:02:42 PM

Quote from: Frankctz on June 26, 2012, 08:04:41 PM

should I buy it or not? ..

dont buy. whenever you look at the 55$ tool (which you dont need because you use the other one) you will be reminded of the lost 10$ and this will continue to

Small Shiny Objects · **Reply #22 on:** June 27, 2012, 06:08:24 AM

Quote from: tmesis on June 18, 2012, 07:00:36 PM

Hello, new poster here. I've been lurking for a few weeks, and finally decided to post after seeing a good deal on amazon for the Spirit X. Among the different sellers, amazon has it listed at $55 and during the checkout process, takes off an extra $10. The only caveat is that it won't be shipped for another month or two!

Thanks for making the effort to join the forum and let everbody know about the deal. I jumped onthe deal as soon as I saw it, and it looks like mine will arrive this Friday.

I decided it was time for me to join here myself,. I've been a long time lurker, and wanted to be able to thank you.

tmesis · **Reply #23 on:** June 28, 2012, 12:56:13 AM

Quote from: Small Shiny Objects on June 27, 2012, 06:08:24 AM

Thanks for making the effort to join the forum and let everbody know about the deal. I jumped onthe deal as soon as I saw it, and it looks like mine will arrive this Friday.

I decided it was time for me to join here myself,. I've been a long time lurker, and wanted to be able to thank you.

My pleasure. I hope you'll enjoy your Swisstool. Although I did not buy one, as I already decided that my Swisschamp is enough for me, I'm glad that people who need them were able to take advantage of the sale.

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #24 on:** June 28, 2012, 11:30:18 PM

By the way, a warm welcome to both you guys (tmesis and Small Shiny Objects). You both might want to consider popping over to the New Member Forum and making formal introductions.

Small Shiny Objects · **Reply #25 on:** June 29, 2012, 05:15:13 AM

Quote from: Lynn LeFey on June 28, 2012, 11:30:18 PM

By the way, a warm welcome to both you guys (tmesis and Small Shiny Objects). You both might want to consider popping over to the New Member Forum and making formal introductions.

Thanks for the welcome. My $45 Small Shiny Object showed up from Amazon today. I'm quite impressed with the quality of this tool. It is a fine addition to my collection, which is mostly made up of Leatherman's.

I've been sitting at a desk for the last six years, so I don't get much of a chance to carry tools like this on my person anymore, but I have them stashed in all my vehicles and always bring at least one with me when I travel.

I'll make a proper introduction post after I find the time to clean up my Gerstner International tool chest and take a few photos of some of my collection to share.

applevalleyjoe · **Reply #26 on:** July 01, 2012, 08:10:35 AM

Ordered mine tonight...got the free shipping but no extra $10 off....why noy? i'll call Amazon customer service tomorrow.

Sazabi · **Reply #27 on:** July 01, 2012, 03:22:30 PM

Quote from: applevalleyjoe on July 01, 2012, 08:10:35 AM

Ordered mine tonight...got the free shipping but no extra $10 off....why noy? i'll call Amazon customer service tomorrow.

Amazon doesn't run the $10 off $50+ Victorinox purchases constantly; the sale had ended. It'll start back probably in a couple weeks.

Gryffin · **Reply #28 on:** July 02, 2012, 08:30:04 PM

The postman pulled up just as I was leaving this morning, with my Spirit X.

Funny thing is, I'm not sure I want to keep it. I carried my original Spirit last week, and dammit I love that thing, serrated spatula and all. I can't see putting it out to pasture in favor of a somewhat improved knife blade shape, and I'm actually trying to reduce the number of tools I have to just the ones I actually use.

So, would it be horribly unethical to take this brand-new, unopened, box-still-shrink-wrapped tool and sell it to someone who will use it, and pocket a little $$$?

J Mackrel Jones · **Reply #29 on:** July 02, 2012, 11:09:03 PM

Pass it on ! and circulate the resulting cash.

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