Milwaukee tools from Amazon. The pros and cons.

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Tim Tadlock

4 ай бұрын

Buyer beware when it comes to warranty and fake tool issues.

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@daveinnc874 2 ай бұрын

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.

@smurfeco2.358 15 күн бұрын

Idk bro HD be having Hella deals in the app . Impact drill all fuel 2.0 battery 2 4.0s and a 5.0 HO with charger for 199 . You can't really beat that . With warranty

@GottiRC 2 ай бұрын

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!

@garyparietti5124 2 ай бұрын

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

@henryt9254 Ай бұрын

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.

@hipsi337 28 күн бұрын

I have bought all of my Milwaukee tools off Amazon and they are not counterfeit they have serial numbers that I know are real because I had to send one back to a service center. It was a Milwaukee fuel ratchet no issue had.

@justsayin7937 2 ай бұрын

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.

@babbadzz 2 ай бұрын

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

@timtadlock7096 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@odinsameasfirst2640 Ай бұрын

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.

@DirtNastyy Ай бұрын

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.

@TrueNomadSkies 20 күн бұрын

I've never actually seen them cheaper on Amazon than Home Depot. They are usually notably more expensive or obviously knock offs. Had mixed experiences with the KO batteries for sure. One I actually liked and thought was a really good value, but the others we found were junk once they had notable load or overheated or just got used lots in a production environment.

@JaredJames-bm9fp 21 сағат бұрын

Milwaukee 2462 for C$ 39.99 bare tool in anazon

@Agape11 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video Tim it was very helpful! I have subscribed and look forward to more from you

@timtadlock7096 2 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@Thomk121 Ай бұрын

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.

@yoeyzee Ай бұрын

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.

@johnn5738 28 күн бұрын

They're made in China, plenty of grey market ones available for half of the price, I regularly buy when visiting China for even less than half price.

@ktbowersbellsouth 2 ай бұрын

I bought my Milwaukee gen 3 mid torque impact off Amazon.. saved 60 bucks

@keepagudz8756 8 күн бұрын

Thanks for the details info. 👍👍

@OrganicGreens 2 ай бұрын

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.

@retroclickmedia4422 Ай бұрын

In the UK we are covered by The Consumer Rights Act, the retailer has to guarantee any item fo 8 years

@andygump724 2 ай бұрын

If they are counterfeit, that sucks. If they are legit, they are from kits. People keep the impact and sell the hammer.

@derekp6636 3 ай бұрын

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.

@jmackinjersey1 3 ай бұрын

Another source for the tools being sold on Amazon, E-Bay, CL, FB Market Place is either returned merch or worse, stolen items.

@timtadlock7096 3 ай бұрын

So true. Thanks for your comment.

@dustinpomeroy8817 3 ай бұрын

ACME has a store on ebay,i buy from them quite a bit.

@BrianWMay 2 ай бұрын

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.

@glenarseneau1231 4 ай бұрын

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

@timtadlock7096 4 ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that. If not already, please subscribe for future videos.

@jimmyjamessac7171 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video

@timtadlock7096 4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it. If not already, please subscribe for future videos of this same kind.

@Nicky14P 7 күн бұрын

Do you need proof of purchase for Milwaukee tool warranty? I’ve heard that it’s not required, but of course recommends to provide it.

@timtadlock7096 6 күн бұрын

Like mentioned in the video, the longer version. If you don't have a proof of purchase, the warranty period starts from the actual manufacturer date determined by the serial number. If you have the proof of purchase, your five year warranty period starts the day you buy it from a respectable Milwaukee dealer. I hope this helped you out.

@Nicky14P 6 күн бұрын

@@timtadlock7096Right on, that makes sense. Didn’t realize that there was also a longer video available. This was helpful. Thank you so much!

@jmackinjersey1 3 ай бұрын

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,

@timtadlock7096 3 ай бұрын

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.

@timtadlock7096 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment.

@Lazy943 3 ай бұрын

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

@timtadlock7096 3 ай бұрын

@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.

@NYa-mo7se 2 ай бұрын

If you have proof of purchase and the tool is within warranty coverage there’s no problem.

@jimmyjamessac7171 4 ай бұрын

All respect to you

@timtadlock7096 4 ай бұрын

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!!

@jimmyjamessac7171 4 ай бұрын

Check the serial it's fairly easy

@justsayin7937 2 ай бұрын

Its fairly easy to counterfeit a serial number too.😂

@BBChEvY859 2 ай бұрын

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.

@NoName-ml5yk Ай бұрын

Do they accept receipts from Amazon? I missed that in the video.

@timtadlock7096 Ай бұрын

@jonitadlock9385 4 ай бұрын

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@PolymorphicBytes 2 ай бұрын

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.

@RussellRay 3 ай бұрын

Ha there ain't no links on here

@timtadlock7096 3 ай бұрын

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@MarkK01 25 күн бұрын

If you buy Milwaukee tools or batteries from Amazon or eBay you will have ZERO warranty.

@galevest4545 19 күн бұрын

This is not true. You won't have a warranty if you buy refurbished tools and batteries! I actually believe you get a year on the battery not 3 years. I had zero issues with Milwaukee fixing my 8 amp battery I purchased from Amazon after a year but it was a new one not a refurbished. I believe I paid $200 for the battery and rapid charger and at the time it was $269 at home Depot

@MarkK01 19 күн бұрын

@@galevest4545 Yes it is true. I bought a battery and charger from Amazon. Yes the were 100% genuine. Anyway my battery stopped charging. I took it to a Milwaukee repair depot that we have in the city i live in in Canada. They asked me for my receipt and as soon as they saw Amazon they refused to exchange it saying Amazon IS NOT A AUTHORIZED DEALER OR RESELLER SO I HAVE ZERO WARRANTY. So before you accuse someone of lying ask them why they say this. Milwaukee Canada and I am sure it is the same in the USA will not repair or exchange a tool or battery that was bought from Amazon......