Harbor Freight. How did I do this?
#1
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Ordered 10 pks of blades in early Sept. On back order, of course. "not expected until October" OK. In October got a card saying it would be November but only if I didn't want to cancel my order now. Replied that I would still wait. Was notified that it would be December. Oh, well - OK.
Yesterday got a letter to say that they could not process my order because my card wouldn't process and I would have to re-order! On the phone, they couldn't use a different card, no, I had to re-order!
What a ditz! Probably the only day that account was too low! Now where did I stash that blade sharpener?
Yesterday got a letter to say that they could not process my order because my card wouldn't process and I would have to re-order! On the phone, they couldn't use a different card, no, I had to re-order!
What a ditz! Probably the only day that account was too low! Now where did I stash that blade sharpener?
#2
Originally Posted by Kitsie
Ordered 10 pks of blades in early Sept. On back order, of course. "not expected until October" OK. In October got a card saying it would be November but only if I didn't want to cancel my order now. Replied that I would still wait. Was notified that it would be December. Oh, well - OK.
Yesterday got a letter to say that they could not process my order because my card wouldn't process and I would have to re-order! On the phone, they couldn't use a different card, no, I had to re-order!
What a ditz! Probably the only day that account was too low! Now where did I stash that blade sharpener?
Yesterday got a letter to say that they could not process my order because my card wouldn't process and I would have to re-order! On the phone, they couldn't use a different card, no, I had to re-order!
What a ditz! Probably the only day that account was too low! Now where did I stash that blade sharpener?
#4
I get them through ebay as well. It's good to watch the prices for a few days so you know how much to bid. I bought in bulk last year and I have enough for a couple of years. I thought by buying a large number (30), I'd change my blade more often. But I still try to get every last cut out of them.. gesh...
#6
Originally Posted by Jannie
Has anyone tried Home Depot or Lowes to see if they care the blades for about the same price? Curious minds just want to know.
#7
Originally Posted by Jannie
Has anyone tried Home Depot or Lowes to see if they care the blades for about the same price? Curious minds just want to know.
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Yeah, I'll try elsewhere. Did get a good deal on E-Bay one time. What's weird about the HF letter was that it is not on a letter head and is obviously hand-typed!
Ah well, received confirmation that my "new" order was received and was on BACK-ORDER! Imagine that!
Gee, maybe one of us ought to find the Asian source and start a little home business!
Ah well, received confirmation that my "new" order was received and was on BACK-ORDER! Imagine that!
Gee, maybe one of us ought to find the Asian source and start a little home business!
#9
I went by my local Harbor Freight last week for a tool box for my daughter, but thought I'd check on the blades while there. My store sells them 2 for $1.99. They had about 20 packages on the rack and I picked up 8 packages. When I got to the checkout, the clerk good-naturedly said, "You didn't clean us out of these did you?" I told her, "No, I left quite a few." She then said, "Those things sell so fast. As soon as we get a shipment in, they're all gone!" So, I asked her if she knew why they were so popular, to which she replied, "QUILTERS!!!" I just had to laugh.
#10
I am expecting my order any time now. I ordered in late Aug. had gotten the cards saying on back order a couple times, but I recently got an email saying they were shipped. It's taking a while, I think they shipped via Japan and back to get them here LOL, but I'm ok with the blade I'm using for a little while longer.
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