Bad news!

[hawkeye10]

My Dewalt 788 that I bought on Ebay finally got to Murfreesboro Tn. where I live and it was recalled by the sender (seller). I sure don't understand some people. This country is full of lairs and cheats. I am sure you have heard a lot about that.   Since I can't get an EX that leaves Jet which cost $990 with stand shipped and a Dewalt for about $550 shipped with out stand. I have also heard that the Delta is a close copy of the Dewalt but I don't know. I like the Jet but the cost is high. I would appreciate your opinions.

[Rolf]

Why was it recalled?

[NC Scroller]

I have an extra Dewalt stand you can have for free but I am probably 8 hours from you.

[hawkeye10]

Why was it recalled?

As far as I know they don't tell you that. I have made it a point to be very nice to the seller but they haven't responded to any of my four emails so I have ask for a refund. 

[hawkeye10]

I have an extra Dewalt stand you can have for free but I am probably 8 hours from you.

That is very nice of you Scott but you are right 8 hours of driving is a long way especially when you don't like to drive.

[Scrappile]

Be sure and notify Ebay about your problem with this seller.  That is the only way to get rid of the bad ones.  I have never seen the Delta, but have read good about it on here, or why not buy a new Dewalt if that is what you want?  They are around $500, cheaper than a Ex or Jet.  My real first scroll saw was a refurbished Dewalt I paid around <$400 for.  Never had a problem with it.

[hotshot]

Hawkeye, I'll bring you a Dewalt to use until the EX manufacturing catches up in Dec.  If you happen to have a pickup, I'll have you drive down and get it so we don't have to take the stand off.  

 

I would never go with a bottom feeding saw like the Jet unless you really want to do that. After using the 788, you might like it and decide to purchase that new instead.

 

There is also an ex21 in Goodlettsville (Craiglist) for $700.  If he would come down to $500 or so, that might be a good deal if it has low usage.  Brand new DW788  in Morristown (Craigslist) in unopened box for $300 which is a steal, but long drive unless they would ship.

Edited August 25, 2016 by hotshot

[rjweb]

Woodcraft has a sale on Dewalt and jet starting on Saturday, just checked the price $499.00 for the Dewalt and stand is free, jet is 10 percent off sept 9 to 12, RJ

Edited August 25, 2016 by rjweb

[Silver Sliver]

I bought a Delta clone of the 788 about a year and ahalf ago and I love it.  I paid 399 for it from Amazon and had free shipping  My DIL is now using it and is very proficient with it.  She stack cuts ornament and portraits but ot my knowledge she has not tried 3D yet. She lives in Florida and I in South Dakota.  However, I am in the process of moving to Florida and I suppose that I will have to fight for time on the saw.  LOL.  Maybe a 2nd saw is in order.  One can only hope.  Silver Sliver

[hotshot]

Hawkeye, found you a EX-16 if you want it, call Woodcraft in Franklin and have them hold it for you.  Probably the last one until Dec.  This is the one I would buy if I were doing it again.

 

---------Randy

Edited August 25, 2016 by hotshot

[hawkeye10]

Hawkeye, found you a EX-16 if you want it, call Woodcraft in Franklin and have them hold it for you.  Probably the last one until Dec.  This is the one I would buy if I were doing it again.

 

---------Randy

Thanks Randy I just got back home from Woodcraft and I bought the 788. I did see the EX-16 but went with the 788 on the advice of a nice lady named Judy. 

 

I do appreciate you offering to lone me your saw but this was a pretty good deal I thought.

[WayneMahler]

Glad to see you got something worked out hawkeye. I would definitely get in touch with ebay about the seller. Happy scrolling.

[hawkeye10]

Glad to see you got something worked out hawkeye. I would definitely get in touch with ebay about the seller. Happy scrolling.

Wayne I sent the seller an email around five this mourning then I have to wait four business days before I talk with Ebay. They have rules I guess.

[Sparkey]

I think you will be very happy with the DeWalt. I have been using one for around three years and am very happy with it.

[hotshot]

Excited for you.  If you have any questions about the saw, give me a shout

 

--------Randy

[Denny Knappen]

You have a great saw.  My first was and still is a DeWalt 788.

[meflick]

Glad to hear that you got a saw.  Look forward to seeing what you do with it. Hope you get the Ebay money back sooner then later.

[Debi Shipman]

Glad to see you finally got one!  Congratulations!  

[Lucky2]

Don, I don't understand how they could have the saw returned to themselves, it's not legal to do that around here. Once the item is received and weighed, tagged and paid for, it becomes the property of the person it was to be shipped to. What is even stranger about this, is that the item arrived at its destination. How was this saw supposed to be shipped, courier or post office? Who was it that told you it arrived in Murfreesboro, they should be able to tell you the reason for the recall. It's great that you got a new saw, hopefully, you will get your money back from the shipper without to many issues.

Len

[amazingkevin]

My Dewalt 788 that I bought on Ebay finally got to Murfreesboro Tn. where I live and it was recalled by the sender (seller). I sure don't understand some people. This country is full of lairs and cheats. I am sure you have heard a lot about that.   Since I can't get an EX that leaves Jet which cost $990 with stand shipped and a Dewalt for about $550 shipped with out stand. I have also heard that the Delta is a close copy of the Dewalt but I don't know. I like the Jet but the cost is high. I would appreciate your opinions.

Humm!

[heppnerguy]

Excited for you.  If you have any questions about the saw, give me a shout

 

--------Randy

Randy,

I have to give you a hats off award for being the most generous person on the village..you just amaze me a lot of the time. So glad you are a member here

 

Dick

heppnerguy

[lawson56]

Glad things seem to be working out.I have a extra stand,but I,m not sure if it will work,it is from a Porter Cable.And I am just south of you in Lawrence County,

[hawkeye10]

Don, I don't understand how they could have the saw returned to themselves, it's not legal to do that around here. Once the item is received and weighed, tagged and paid for, it becomes the property of the person it was to be shipped to. What is even stranger about this, is that the item arrived at its destination. How was this saw supposed to be shipped, courier or post office? Who was it that told you it arrived in Murfreesboro, they should be able to tell you the reason for the recall. It's great that you got a new saw, hopefully, you will get your money back from the shipper without to many issues.

Len

Len the shipper was UPS and I found out about it being sent back by looking at tracking. I don't think UPS has a clue why they sent it back. They just do what the shipper wants.  ((I am guessing))