Could someone help ? (Bear Jaws)

appletree_man · **on:** April 10, 2008, 06:14:39 PM

I've got an email from Bear regarding the saw part I need for my non-locking Bear Jaws, but they only take telephone orders.
I'm uncomfortable making an order like this overseas, so is there anyone who would be willing to be a middle man for me ?

I could repay you the full cost, postage, etc, by Paypal, and add a bit extra on to cover your trouble.

Please let me know if you can help, cheers.

J-sews · **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2008, 01:33:16 AM

Quote from: appletree_man on April 10, 2008, 06:14:39 PM

I've got an email from Bear regarding the saw part I need for my non-locking Bear Jaws, but they only take telephone orders.
I'm uncomfortable making an order like this overseas, so is there anyone who would be willing to be a middle man for me ?

I could repay you the full cost, postage, etc, by Paypal, and add a bit extra on to cover your trouble.

Please let me know if you can help, cheers.

Glad to help out here sir. (and no need for the bit extra) PM on its way.

Benner · **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2008, 11:50:44 AM

He's a decent bugger that Bob isn't he.

appletree_man · **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2008, 05:23:58 PM

He is indeed

PM sent

AJ · **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2008, 05:45:36 PM

Very helpful that bob.

J-sews · **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2008, 02:05:14 AM

Shush! You guys are going to ruin my hard-earned reputation of being a total arse!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2008, 08:11:02 AM

Quote from: J-sews on April 12, 2008, 02:05:14 AM

Shush! You guys are going to ruin my hard-earned reputation of being a total ass!

Don't worry, your reputation's still quite safe

J-sews · **Reply #7 on:** May 04, 2008, 05:50:41 PM

Update: I called Bear and placed a credit card order for appletree_man's saw blade the very next day. The gal on the phone seemed quite pleasant, although a little confused. I got the impression that Bear isn't really set up for retail orders over the phone. Anyhow, that was three weeks ago, and no saw blade has arrived yet.

I'll be giving them a jingle on Monday.

Biru · **Reply #8 on:** May 06, 2008, 03:09:10 AM

That's roughly the time it took for my orders. I got the wrong saw blade on two tries (oddly, the other tool parts were correct

). I ended up cutting the Super saw down to fit my standard-size tool.

J-sews · **Reply #9 on:** May 18, 2008, 06:15:50 PM

Well shiver me timbers it finally arrived! After 5 weeks and two phone calls I'd pretty much given up on those ninnys.

Again though, it didn't seem like Bear has much of a system in place for taking parts orders over the phone. Must be they are accustomed to working through distributors.

In any case, the saw blade will be winging its way to appletree_man shortly.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #10 on:** May 18, 2008, 06:42:41 PM

That's a good looking saw blade! Has anyone used one of Bear's wood saws? I'd like to know how well it performs.

Def

Biru · **Reply #11 on:** May 18, 2008, 10:27:22 PM

They're incredibly aggressive in green wood and make good camp companions as a small saw. Because the teeth are somewhat thin and long, I've never tried them on anything tougher than a 2X4 for processed wood. They are about twice as thick as the Leatherman or Vic saws.