Refurbished power tools aren’t yet commonly available in Canada, but because they’re often priced at 30-50% of the retail price of a new tool, they can be worth a closer look. Due to their price advantage, shoppers who originally would have been looking for an older 12 volt ni-cad drill can walk out with an 18 volt lithium ion drill for the same price. In fact, many “refurbs” have never been opened – they’re simply unsold product from big box retailers who have return agreements with manufacturers.
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