It sounds like you had an interesting experience purchasing the Milwaukee 2 cordless screwdriver from Amazon. Your insights into the risks involved in buying tools from third-party sellers on Amazon, especially when it comes to Milwaukee tools, are valuable. The potential issues with warranties, counterfeit products, and older inventory are definitely things to consider before making a purchase. It's great that you were able to find a good deal on your screwdriver despite the potential drawbacks. Thanks for sharing your experience and advice with us!
I bought a 2767 half inch impact from amazon june 2020. Never had a problem and still working strong. I saved close to $90 in savings. I only buy batteries from an authorized dealer. (Home Depot, ect.) But yes, please do your homework and inspect the item before you put it to use.
Warranty on tools are not like warranty on cars. My experience with these warranty has not been satisfactory. Normally it costs them more to fix any of these tools than just replacing it and quite frankly unless your tools costs you an arm and a leg, it just isn't justifiable for me to go through the hassle of shipping it and waiting for it to get back to me with the potential problem of things weren't fixed even after all that trouble. The best warranty by fat are tools bought from Harbor Freight. In case it is broken, I just return it to the nearby store and they replace it with no questions ask.
For what it costs to buy them on amazon screw the warranty and the chance of counterfeit.. if a tool breaks or doesn’t work right screw it just buy another.. things are half the price.. when you’re a technician like me and need 50 different power tools when u buy them all on Amazon you’ll save many thousands.. 2 or 3 tools break so what.. that’s just a few dollars to replace them
Ive brought everything i own off ebay. 2960-20 impact wrench, a 2754-20 impact wrench, gen3 hammer drill, 6 3amp hour batteries, 3 2amp batteries with charger. My 2754 ive had take apart clean it a few times. I just order a 2854-20 two days ago. What ive brought in pawn shop was another 2754-20 and brushed drill with 2 5amp. All ive brought used mostly. The gen3 been refurbished by Milwaukee guy sent me receipt. And 2960-20 was brand new
Ive never experienced any problems buying Milwaukee power tools on amazon or ebay. However i wont buy batteries there because they're a lot easier to counterfit than a power tool.
In UK, the Milwaukee 18v drill with two 4.0 amp hour batteries costs £150 (round figures) and the same item in the same packaging retails on Amazon for £220. This deal is current (April 2024). Having just bought one (from Screwfix), it's brilliant and of course the batteries fit any of the 18v range of Milwaukee tools.
Yes, most people are not aware of how to read the serial number code. Also, the buyer doesn't have access to the serial numbers when purchasing from Amazon. Buyer beware!!
I just got the M18 6.5" circular saw on amazon. It was only $86. Came with no box or bag. Just the owners manual, saw, and blade. It works, so for now im not complaining. Idc about the warranty. If it continues to work, great, if not i have learned my lesson. I will never buy power tools off amazon anymore though. Thats for sure.
I bought my Milwaukee Fuel M12 Impact and drill driver kit with a tool bot kit for $115 from Home Depot (Dec. 2020). I think it was a pretty good deal at the time. When people see Milwaukee Fuel, they know you are serious about your tools. I would never buy high value/price tools from Amazon. All counterfeit stuff. I have Milwaukee Fuel, Bosch and Dewalt tools. It's Fuel or nothing with Milwaukee. Don't ever let anybody tell you otherwise. Still runs great, no issues with the M12 Fuel tools.
It’s not all counterfeit. Batteries can be definitely counterfeit. I spent $400 on a gen 2 mid torque, gen 3 high torque off Amazon with legit serial numbers. They were made in the end of 23’ and I’ve absolutely put these things through hell. I don’t see, feel or hear any difference with my coworkers tools. The cheaper prices come from open damaged boxes, returns etc and people buy their pallets at auctions in wholesale. It’s legit for most of the tools, just stay away from chargers/batteries.
I bought 2 Milwaukee 9ah batteries off eBay took the chance , looked so close even in a package and paperwork but the color was off just a bit, not the same screws hold it together and not the same board as my real 9ah batteries, this has to stop
There is no "probably" about losing the warranty. Milwaukee will not warranty the tools bought from any non-authorized seller. They have made a few announcements about this already. This is why I always buy my Milwaukee tools directly from Home Depot. I also buy the extended warranty on my power tools,
That's why I feel so bad when a customer of mine brings in a Milwaukee tool for warranty that they did not purchase from us. Just nothing I can do to help them.
milwaukee does not ask for proof of purchase if the item is still under warranty based off of the tool serial number only a fool would tell them they bought it off amazon or ebay
@Lazy943 I agree. The point I make to my customers and in this video is that it's up to them to do all the work to get the item warrantied without the help of Amazon. Milwaukee will not deal with Amazon and will not honor the proof of purchase date from Amazon. So, like you say, it falls on the serial number. Which in most cases takes years off the remaining warranty period for said item. Thanks for your comment.
When i buy milwaukee tools off amazon, or from the dope head that just swiped it from home de-pot, the money i save i will roll the dice on the warranty. I dont use my shit every single waking day but use them frequently and so far i havent had anything go bad.
I bought a Milwaukee drill on Amazon. For $65 (less then half of what it cost at HD) I'm ok with no warranty. I've had zero issues with it.
It sounds like you had an interesting experience purchasing the Milwaukee 2 cordless screwdriver from Amazon. Your insights into the risks involved in buying tools from third-party sellers on Amazon, especially when it comes to Milwaukee tools, are valuable. The potential issues with warranties, counterfeit products, and older inventory are definitely things to consider before making a purchase. It's great that you were able to find a good deal on your screwdriver despite the potential drawbacks. Thanks for sharing your experience and advice with us!
Awesome video Tim it was very helpful!
I have subscribed and look forward to more from you
Awesome, thank you!
I bought a 2767 half inch impact from amazon june 2020. Never had a problem and still working strong. I saved close to $90 in savings. I only buy batteries from an authorized dealer. (Home Depot, ect.) But yes, please do your homework and inspect the item before you put it to use.
Warranty on tools are not like warranty on cars. My experience with these warranty has not been satisfactory. Normally it costs them more to fix any of these tools than just replacing it and quite frankly unless your tools costs you an arm and a leg, it just isn't justifiable for me to go through the hassle of shipping it and waiting for it to get back to me with the potential problem of things weren't fixed even after all that trouble. The best warranty by fat are tools bought from Harbor Freight. In case it is broken, I just return it to the nearby store and they replace it with no questions ask.
For what it costs to buy them on amazon screw the warranty and the chance of counterfeit.. if a tool breaks or doesn’t work right screw it just buy another.. things are half the price.. when you’re a technician like me and need 50 different power tools when u buy them all on Amazon you’ll save many thousands.. 2 or 3 tools break so what.. that’s just a few dollars to replace them
Ive brought everything i own off ebay. 2960-20 impact wrench, a 2754-20 impact wrench, gen3 hammer drill, 6 3amp hour batteries, 3 2amp batteries with charger. My 2754 ive had take apart clean it a few times. I just order a 2854-20 two days ago. What ive brought in pawn shop was another 2754-20 and brushed drill with 2 5amp. All ive brought used mostly. The gen3 been refurbished by Milwaukee guy sent me receipt. And 2960-20 was brand new
Thanks for sharing
I got a drill an impact 2 batteries and a charger for 90 bucks off amazon. The new one with the variable speed on top too.
dang, I knew the IT fakes/frauds were popular but power tools as well? will keep an eye out for sales in person in the future.
ACME has a store on ebay,i buy from them quite a bit.
Another source for the tools being sold on Amazon, E-Bay, CL, FB Market Place is either returned merch or worse, stolen items.
So true. Thanks for your comment.
Ive never experienced any problems buying Milwaukee power tools on amazon or ebay. However i wont buy batteries there because they're a lot easier to counterfit than a power tool.
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I bought my Milwaukee gen 3 mid torque impact off Amazon.. saved 60 bucks
In UK, the Milwaukee 18v drill with two 4.0 amp hour batteries costs £150 (round figures) and the same item in the same packaging retails on Amazon for £220. This deal is current (April 2024).
Having just bought one (from Screwfix), it's brilliant and of course the batteries fit any of the 18v range of Milwaukee tools.
All respect to you
Yes, most people are not aware of how to read the serial number code. Also, the buyer doesn't have access to the serial numbers when purchasing from Amazon. Buyer beware!!
I just got the M18 6.5" circular saw on amazon. It was only $86. Came with no box or bag. Just the owners manual, saw, and blade. It works, so for now im not complaining. Idc about the warranty. If it continues to work, great, if not i have learned my lesson. I will never buy power tools off amazon anymore though. Thats for sure.
I bought my Milwaukee Fuel M12 Impact and drill driver kit with a tool bot kit for $115 from Home Depot (Dec. 2020). I think it was a pretty good deal at the time. When people see Milwaukee Fuel, they know you are serious about your tools. I would never buy high value/price tools from Amazon. All counterfeit stuff. I have Milwaukee Fuel, Bosch and Dewalt tools. It's Fuel or nothing with Milwaukee. Don't ever let anybody tell you otherwise.
Still runs great, no issues with the M12 Fuel tools.
It’s not all counterfeit. Batteries can be definitely counterfeit. I spent $400 on a gen 2 mid torque, gen 3 high torque off Amazon with legit serial numbers. They were made in the end of 23’ and I’ve absolutely put these things through hell.
I don’t see, feel or hear any difference with my coworkers tools. The cheaper prices come from open damaged boxes, returns etc and people buy their pallets at auctions in wholesale. It’s legit for most of the tools, just stay away from chargers/batteries.
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In the UK we are covered by The Consumer Rights Act, the retailer has to guarantee any item fo 8 years
If they are counterfeit, that sucks. If they are legit, they are from kits. People keep the impact and sell the hammer.
I bought 2 Milwaukee 9ah batteries off eBay took the chance , looked so close even in a package and paperwork but the color was off just a bit, not the same screws hold it together and not the same board as my real 9ah batteries, this has to stop
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There is no "probably" about losing the warranty. Milwaukee will not warranty the tools bought from any non-authorized seller. They have made a few announcements about this already.
This is why I always buy my Milwaukee tools directly from Home Depot. I also buy the extended warranty on my power tools,
That's why I feel so bad when a customer of mine brings in a Milwaukee tool for warranty that they did not purchase from us. Just nothing I can do to help them.
Thanks for your comment.
milwaukee does not ask for proof of purchase if the item is still under warranty based off of the tool serial number only a fool would tell them they bought it off amazon or ebay
@Lazy943 I agree. The point I make to my customers and in this video is that it's up to them to do all the work to get the item warrantied without the help of Amazon. Milwaukee will not deal with Amazon and will not honor the proof of purchase date from Amazon. So, like you say, it falls on the serial number. Which in most cases takes years off the remaining warranty period for said item. Thanks for your comment.
If you have proof of purchase and the tool is within warranty coverage there’s no problem.
Do they accept receipts from Amazon? I missed that in the video.
No
Check the serial it's fairly easy
Its fairly easy to counterfeit a serial number too.😂
SCAMMER TACTIC: Buy same model at Home Store, get two receipts, return the amazon one in the to the home store in the same box.
When i buy milwaukee tools off amazon, or from the dope head that just swiped it from home de-pot, the money i save i will roll the dice on the warranty. I dont use my shit every single waking day but use them frequently and so far i havent had anything go bad.
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They’re real Milwaukee and warranty is no problem.
you mean "zero warranty" is no problem..for you
So is this the same ass OfferUp