Used FLEX 3401

[RyGo]

Looks like I'll be picking 1 of these up for a reasonable price. Anybody got some input of things I should look for or at on a used unit? Obviously I'd hate to bring it home to find the darn thing is broken. For sure it'll get a startup before cash leaves my hand, but is there anything else I can check? Thanks.

[Chris@Adams]

Other than the start up you should look it over,case and cord for damage.

Good luck!

[RyGo]

Cord check - are you thinking like give it a little jiggle where the cord goes into the housing? If so... good idea!!

 

I just didn't know if I should bring a screwdriver with me to open up the housing to look for worn parts in the trigger area or of there's even a tell tale sign that the carbon brushes are degraded.

 

It's a good deal, not a steal & I'd prefer not to buy it if I have to send it out for repairs immediately. If that were the scenario, I'd just save a little longer to purchase a N.I.B.

[irontree]

The head on mine seems to get very hot. Check the back plate to make sure the pad is not separating from the Velcro.

[RyGo]

Good call.

Much appreciated fellas

[Adam]

Ryan, the fail rate due to heat on the Flex is higher than the Porter Cable. Be sure to pay little for a used machine. I'd sooner buy a used PC, than a Flex. .

 

My $0.02.

[RyGo]

C'mon Adam... you know your opinion's worth more than $0.02 here

 

gonna give it a look-see little later today

[RyGo]

Ok so this thing is practically brand new. The woman was selling it because her husband had a little extra curricular activity going on & she gave him the boot. She showed me the receipt for it being purchased in May of this year. No telling how many times it was used, but unless he detailed his detailing supplies - can't be many hours on it. Like I said a good price, not pennies on the dollar, but I wasn't trying to swindle anybody. She also had alot of his other stuff for sale, but this was all I walked away with.

 

The whole way home I could think was "a woman scorned..."

[08G8V8]

Looks like you got a good deal from a bad situation.

 

What was he detailing with it? A Corvette, Viper, BMW??? Might be a good deal in the upcoming garage sale!

[GXPimpin]

Michigan eh.... let us michigander know when the garage sale is and if he had anything good! lol

[lawson4450]

[RyGo]

The stuff she had out was in the front porch of the house. Assuming he's a "guys guy" I'd like to have seen what was in the garage & basement.

 

Didn't want to ask though - would've felt like a looter

 

Found out about this through word of mouth. Mentioned to buddy to tell his wife (she works with lady), that if she hears anything about some more goodies... keep me in mind.