scored a PT-540!

[buck]

http://m.ebay.com/itm/371342531428

Negotiated the price and settled.  Some modding to be done, scissors for the V cutter for starters.

Just glad to have one, these things don't grow on trees these days.  But it shows they are out there.

[ducttapetech]

NICE!

Nate
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[tosh]

Congratulations, but I'm  pretty sure that is not a genuine Palladin PT-540
It looks to be the normal SOG Power-Assist  but with the head swapped over for the PT-540 Head?

[SolomonKane79]

Congratulations, but I'm  pretty sure that is not a genuine Palladin PT-540
It looks to be the normal SOG Power-Assist  but with the head swapped over for the PT-540 Head?

I agree, tosh... I saw it on the eBay, and i hope you got a much lower price than what was aske for the "buy it now" 

[buck]

 

I gave 120 for it.

[ducttapetech]

Still, the head would be sweet to have on a Powerlock.

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[SolomonKane79]

I gave 120 for it.

Holy smurf. I'll be honest mate, you have just been robbed, IMHO. Sorry.

[buck]

I gave 120 for it.

Holy smurf. I'll be honest mate, you have just been robbed, IMHO. Sorry.

Yeah, a bit.

[SolomonKane79]

I gave 120 for it.

Holy smurf. I'll be honest mate, you have just been robbed, IMHO. Sorry.

Yeah, a bit.

Now i don't want to sound like i want to teach you anything, or else, but i frankly think you should have asked someone here before paying a price like that! You can trust the "old ones" on this forum, and they are always happy to help and share their lore! 

[buck]

What would be a fair price?  I might see if the seller will work it out.

[SolomonKane79]

What would be a fair price?  I might see if the seller will work it out.

If i were you i'd ask for a refund. He sold something that is not a PT-540.

[Aloha]

What would be a fair price?  I might see if the seller will work it out.

If i were you i'd ask for a refund. He sold something that is not a PT-540.

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Hopefully it was an honest mistake by the seller.  I'd also ask for a refund. 

[tosh]

I agree with SolomonKane & Aloha here, it looks like this guy has deliberately set out to sell an item using a  misleading description, I would definitely contact the seller and inform him that you now realise he has deliberately obtained money by deception and that you fully intend to report this to eBay and leave devastating but factual negative feedback to warn all future buyers.
His original asking price of $215  is way out, especially has he admits the tool has been used.

Dreadful selling tactics if you ask me. I know from previous experiences with getting caught up with these kind of sellers that Ebay takes a VERY dim view on sellers who set out to deceive buyers.. I don't doubt for a second that you will get a full refund regardless whether the seller plays ball or not. He can't even play the ignorance card, as he's asked top dollar for it, so has clearly researched the value before listing.

[ducttapetech]

Buck, I hope you the seller makes things right. Can we get a pic of the tools. I am curious if the tools where switch also.

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[gregozedobe]

What would be a fair price?  I might see if the seller will work it out.

If i were you i'd ask for a refund. He sold something that is not a PT-540.

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Hopefully it was an honest mistake by the seller.  I'd also ask for a refund.

It could be an honest mistake, with a seller that is not an MT "expert" that bought the tool in as is, and they just went by the marking on the pliers to identify it.

[buck]

Buck, I hope you the seller makes things right. Can we get a pic of the tools. I am curious if the tools where switch also.

Nate
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Nate you can see other pictures from the link in OP. 

Still, the head would be sweet to have on a Powerlock.

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Agree, it would be sweet on a PowerLock.  I still like the plier head, just don't want to overpay as though it were a genuine PT-540.  And I have no reason not to assume that the seller is ignorant as was I.  By the way, what are the tool distinctions on the PT-540?  What is this plier head useful for that you can't do with the usual PowerAssist/PowerLock plier head?  It looks cool though.

[zoidberg]

By the way, what are the tool distinctions on the PT-540?

Pics of both are in this thread. SOG Cataloguing.

[buck]

When I die and go to heaven I'll be a ghost haunting Chako's house.

[jerseydevil]

When I die and go to heaven I'll be a ghost haunting Chako's house.

That might actually be hell, since you wouldn't be able to play with them.  Unless of course you became an MT poltergeist..... Sadly I'm sure Chako has a home exorcisim kit stashed sonewhere.

[Chako]

Not to forget two formidable guard cats!

 

Yes, definitely get a refund on that or come up with a much better price.

[buck]

I was hoping for some guidance on what a fair better price should be.  It sounds like the seller is reasonable, I can at least get a refund.  But I like the idea of putting that head on a PowerLock or even keeping it with the PowerAssist body but swapping a tool or two.

[ducttapetech]

I am thinking $50 to $60 myself.

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[buck]

That sounds about right; about what I was thinking.

What can you do with this plier head that the PowerAssist/PowerLock plier head can't do, and vice versa.

[ducttapetech]

The PT 540 head is able to cut wire and strip wipe. Where as the regular plier head just cuts wire.

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[buck]

Received it.  Indeed it seems to be just what was suspected, a PowerAssist with a PT-510 head.  It is an older generation PowerAssist than my others, different fasteners, lettering, serrated blade slightly different.  I should take pictures while I still have it.  I've offered to return it for a refund or pay 50 - 60 for it and the ball is currently in the seller's court.

About that plier head.  It is different shaped, blunter, more grabby coming at something front-on.  It is more like these engineer pliers I bought that were recommended by someone on this forum for disassembling Leatherman with knurled fasteners:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002L6HJAA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00


I will get pictures when I can but I've suddenly lost my job and tasks associated with finding another take precedence.

[ducttapetech]

Oh hell! I hope you find a new job soon! Best of luck man.

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[gregozedobe]

Good Luck with finding a new job.   

[magentus]

Yes, good luck Buck - losing your job is a bummer.

[tosh]

Funny you mention about the plier head being stubby...
Because I noticed that too when I originally saw your thread, after comparing your pics with my own I assumed it could just be down to how it was photographed - evidently not 

I would drive a hard bargain with the seller, it's obviously missing all the internal tools too that came with the PT-540.

Keep us posted

Best of luck 

[buck]

Funny you mention about the plier head being stubby...
Because I noticed that too when I originally saw your thread, after comparing your pics with my own I assumed it could just be down to how it was photographed - evidently not 

I would drive a hard bargain with the seller, it's obviously missing all the internal tools too that came with the PT-540.

Keep us posted

Best of luck 

So this plier head has been cut down you think?  What a frankenpuppy!

We worked out a deal for $60.  The guys going through surgery/doctor smurf, clearly just an honest mistake all the way around.  Eventually these v cutters have got to be swapped out for scissors.

Thanks for helping sort this out fellows!