K-60 Obsolete???

[HouseOfAtlas]

I called up Ferguson's and I asked them if they carried the K-60. They never even heard of it and they did a search on their computer and said it was obsolete.

Did I just get a new guy or don't they make them anymore? Should I look elsewhere?

Thanks in advance for any help :)

[Aaron91]

http://www.toolup.com/K-60SP/CategorySearchxaxNodexbx15330.html

Here ya go homie. Sorry it doesn't list a price. Just try "Rigid Drain Cleaning" and you'll get plenty of hits through Google.

[Aaron91]

Or..... A site with prices.

http://www.heavydutystore.com/K60SP_Machines_page_1_c_289.html

[drtyhands]

I called up Ferguson's and I asked them if they carried the K-60. They never even heard of it and they did a search on their computer and said it was obsolete.

Did I just get a new guy or don't they make them anymore? Should I look elsewhere?

Thanks in advance for any help :)
When I purchase my first snake (in 24 years of const. plumbing),it will be the K-60 thanks to the advice of the wise mentors here.

Yes FERGY was in the dark.Just cause a distributor doesn't make enough profit off a product is no reason for a counter person to say they are obsolete.

I wonder if you could tell us which city this ferguson was in?;)

I would like to talk to em.

I know the guys at three different Fergusons in my area and even though they don't have many Ridgid products on display I know for a fact they would not give out that type of misleading info once they understood the advantages of the product we are talking about.

[gear junkie]

Don't go to fergusons. I got quoted 2100. Went to blackbookoftools.com and got it for low 1300s. K60 is not obsolete by any means.

[stxrus]

there are times i think there should be laws against salepeople. i've been lied to and when you confront them they act like it's your fault.

there is a MAJOR dealer in Michigan that i called out and was told my order wasn't large enough. i told them wher to stick it and went all the way to the owner. explained my situation and he was very apologetic, especiAlly when i explained to him i'd take my "little" $2500 order elsewhere.

steve

[Josh]

I called up Ferguson's and I asked them if they carried the K-60. They never even heard of it and they did a search on their computer and said it was obsolete.

Did I just get a new guy or don't they make them anymore? Should I look elsewhere?

Thanks in advance for any help :)

Ya got someone with bad info. The k-60 will be around for a long time.

Don't go to fergusons. I got quoted 2100. Went to blackbookoftools.com and got it for low 1300s. K60 is not obsolete by any means.

make sure ya know which package they quoted you on. Depends on how much cable and which tools come with the package. Price can vary. ferguson probably gave ya the high end package price.

Josh

[DuckButter]

Don't go to fergusons. I got quoted 2100. Went to blackbookoftools.com and got it for low 1300s. K60 is not obsolete by any means.

Fergusons confuses me.
They were the BEST price I could get on a 60 gal SuperStor indirect, bar none, just 6 months ago.
Yesterday, the price was up over 30%..they were the highest this time.
I know the MFG just upped the price, but I found one at another local supplier for what I got it at 6 months ago....several hundred dollars difference.
They just bought out a major competitor here...they're the biggest in the country, that makes me nervous when they are price gouging.

[drtyhands]

Tell me about it D/B,
Two weeks ago it they were 30% higher than everyone else on a $3,000 job quote now this week at a different branch there 20% lower on a $7,000 quote for a different project,the type of material was the same on both products.:confused:

If they can do that on a whim you better beleive I going to be spending a lot more time negotiating with supply houses without feeling bad for being a PITA:)

[ToUtahNow]

Adam,

It is a smart man who double check material quotes before he buys.

Mark

[westcoastplumber]

Tell me about it D/B,
Two weeks ago it they were 30% higher than everyone else on a $3,000 job quote now this week at a different branch there 20% lower on a $7,000 quote for a different project,the type of material was the same on both products.:confused:

If they can do that on a whim you better beleive I going to be spending a lot more time negotiating with supply houses without feeling bad for being a PITA:)

I am a big PITA Adam, everyone teases me about how cheap I am, but you know what, this is what gives you a competative edge. I find one guy in the back office and one at the counter, treat them great so they are more willing to put up with my crap;)

[DuckButter]

Adam,

It is a smart man who double check material quotes before he buys.

Mark

Mark,
I agree...was all good till a week ago I was in a pinch.
I'd priced boilers at several suppliers...one that was right down the road from the job that I like in particular (they know me by voice when I call).
I wound up going elsewhere over a $400 difference. (thats food outta my families mouths as I see it)
On inspection I was told the vent outlet needed to be 6" higher than state requires per local ordinance, but he signed off as long as I agreed to fix it immediately.
Naturally I went to the closest supplier.
Guy I know at the counter says "Still want the boiler to go with that?"
He was smirking...he understands. (I hope)

[westcoastplumber]

Don't go to fergusons. I got quoted 2100. Went to blackbookoftools.com and got it for low 1300s. K60 is not obsolete by any means.


Ben, I was quoted at 1400.00 for my K-60, give or take a few dollers, the least expensive quote I recieved, and it was from ferguson. You need a new salesman buddy;) By the time you pay taxes and shipping, it will be around 1400.00:D less the instand gratification issue

[gear junkie]

make sure ya know which package they quoted you on. Depends on how much cable and which tools come with the package. Price can vary. ferguson probably gave ya the high end package price.

Josh
I got the 60 w/ the 7/8" cable kit, rear guide hose and toolbox with cutter heads. I forgot the model number but it was the exact same kind at ferguson that I got at black book. That much of a price difference is inexcusable.

[drtyhands]

Feels more like a babysitter Mark;)

It's all in the buisiness :)

You guys know what I realized,I just tried to use the".....:cool:....." in a post,when I previewed it it looked wierd cause it's kind of Dogs insignia,trademark whatever you want to call it.

Hey Dog,
If your gonna hog a tool put it to use,from one Construction Lead to Another:D:D

[gear junkie]

Looked it up, I paid 1368 -final price.

[westcoastplumber]

http://www.blackbookoftools.com/ProductSearch.aspx?cat=11842&mfg=209&search=&rsc=1&show=0&idx=3

you got a good deal ben, cause it's 1482.00 now, plus shipping and taxes if applicable:D

[gear junkie]

Call them, the prices are different. Here I am with my son.

[DuckButter]

Call them, the prices are different. Here I am with my son.


Too cool!
Look what Robert started!

[gear junkie]

Our secret identities are revealed!!

[westcoastplumber]

Dudes, we look great in our pics:D ben, great looking son buddy, and duckbutter, not at all what I had pictured, congrats on your future marriage to your beautiful better half;)

[ToUtahNow]

Dudes, we look great in our pics:D ben, great looking son buddy, and duckbutter, not at all what I had pictured, congrats on your future marriage to your beautiful better half;)

Wait that's not Duck's daughter?

[DuckButter]

Wait that's not Duck's daughter?

Shup Mark!

[ToUtahNow]

Shup Mark!

Congrats Duck she's a hottie

[DuckButter]

Congrats Duck she's a hottie

Aaawwww, thanks Mark!

[drtyhands]

Great Avitars you guys,

Makes a huge difference when a face is put to the post.Something about comfort level.

[HouseOfAtlas]

It was Ferguson's in Plymouth, Minnesota. He couldn't find the K-60 on his computer, but found the K-50.

No biggie, though. I'll find it on one of the sites you guys recommended.

Thanks again! :)

[PLUMBER RICK]

i now have 3:D 1 is brand spanking new from the show. josh helped me hash out the deal:rolleyes:

since the k-60 only has 1 style of 7/8'' cable, the prices should be competative.

the 50 has a choice of 3 cable and 2 drums. i just found a complete new deluxe set with all the drums for $500+. still waiting for it to show up:eek: it's been 2 weeks and no machine.

sometimes buying out of state will save you tax, but then you have shipping. shop around for your best deals.

rick.

[Buster]

My supply shop things are mostly inexpensive but the price of some things make me want to think out loud:eek: but I got to remember things like my fuel shipping and handling how fast I get things that I have to order and mostly my supply shop has been great to me and we are on a 1st name type of thing, plus they have given us jobs from customers that have called him and asked who would you call to have so and so done.Sorry for spelling and typing. You guys have cool family shots here ,puts a smile on my face:) its sposta work that way right!:):):)

[drtyhands]

Welcome to the Forum Buster.
:)

[DuckButter]

My supply shop things are mostly inexpensive but the price of some things make me want to think out loud:eek: but I got to remember things like my fuel shipping and handling how fast I get things that I have to order and mostly my supply shop has been great to me and we are on a 1st name type of thing, plus they have given us jobs from customers that have called him and asked who would you call to have so and so done.Sorry for spelling and typing. You guys have cool family shots here ,puts a smile on my face:) its sposta work that way right!:):):)

Spelig is VARY impotent!
Welcome Buster.

[westcoastplumber]

welcome to the ridgid family buster