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Ridgid 18-Volt Cordless 18 Gauge 2 1/8" Brad Nailer Kit (Factory Blemished)

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Direct Tools Factory Outlet has Ridgid 18-Volt Cordless 18 Gauge 2 1/8" Brad Nailer Kit (Factory Blemished, R09891K) for $119.99. Shipping is a flat rate $9.99.

Thanks to Community Member XXX_Void_XXX for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Brushless Motor Technology delivers more runtime, power, and longer motor life
  • CLEAN DRIVE Technology for 17X More Consecutive Perfect Drives
  • CLEAN DRIVE Technology: Small nose for visibility, drives flush at all angles, and no driver blade slip
  • More compact and lighter weight compared to the previous model (R09890B)
  • Tool-free depth of drive ensures accurate depth control to protect work surface from overdriving

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Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $70 lower (35% savings) than the list price of $200.
  • About this product:
    • Warranty information here.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Direct Tools Factory Outlet's return policy here.

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Direct Tools Factory Outlet has Ridgid 18-Volt Cordless 18 Gauge 2 1/8" Brad Nailer Kit (Factory Blemished, R09891K) for $119.99. Shipping is a flat rate $9.99.

Thanks to Community Member XXX_Void_XXX for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Brushless Motor Technology delivers more runtime, power, and longer motor life
  • CLEAN DRIVE Technology for 17X More Consecutive Perfect Drives
  • CLEAN DRIVE Technology: Small nose for visibility, drives flush at all angles, and no driver blade slip
  • More compact and lighter weight compared to the previous model (R09890B)
  • Tool-free depth of drive ensures accurate depth control to protect work surface from overdriving

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $70 lower (35% savings) than the list price of $200.
  • About this product:
    • Warranty information here.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Direct Tools Factory Outlet's return policy here.

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https://register.ridgidpower.com/faqs

Three year warranty is converted to LSA with registration within 90 days of purchase. Both new and factory blemished tools have the same three year warranty.

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FSUguy2
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Where do you see that this would still qualify for LSA from Direct Tools? From their website in warranty information.

"RIDGID Warranty Information
RIDGID Three-Year Limited Warranty
- All RIDGID Factory Blemished Power Tools and Outdoor Equipment are covered by a 3-year warranty.
- *You must retain your receipt as proof of purchase for the use of warranty"
Quote from XXX_Void_XXX :
3 years is the normal warranty. If your item allows --and this one does--, you can registrar for Ridgid's Lifetime Service Agreement (LSA).

You have 90 days from date of purchase to register for LSA.
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Quote from the.barbrR :
TU for price. I would add the $10 ship to title to avoid Downvotes. Also your link is to Home Depot.
Edited it in hopes that it is now more clear.
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Quote from FSUguy2 :
Where do you see that this would still qualify for LSA from Direct Tools? From their website in warranty information.

"RIDGID Warranty Information
RIDGID Three-Year Limited Warranty
- All RIDGID Factory Blemished Power Tools and Outdoor Equipment are covered by a 3-year warranty.
- *You must retain your receipt as proof of purchase for the use of warranty"
https://register.ridgidpower.com/faqs

Three year warranty is converted to LSA with registration within 90 days of purchase. Both new and factory blemished tools have the same three year warranty.
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dbb
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Would a finish nailer be better to install baseboards?

They occasionally put this one on sale:

https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com.../p/R09892B
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Rpimcguirk
Dec 2, 2021
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$140 for me with tax
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lSupaflyl
Dec 2, 2021
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Nice deal. Wish it was cheaper without the battery and charger.
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What is Factory Blemished like?

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Quote from FSUguy2 :
Where do you see that this would still qualify for LSA from Direct Tools? From their website in warranty information.

"RIDGID Warranty Information
RIDGID Three-Year Limited Warranty
- All RIDGID Factory Blemished Power Tools and Outdoor Equipment are covered by a 3-year warranty.
- *You must retain your receipt as proof of purchase for the use of warranty"
I base my info on personal experience.

I (and others) have gotten FACTORY BLEMISHED items from Direct Tools Factory Outlet (DTFO) registered for Ridgid's Lifetime Service Agreement (LSA).

And you are correct, DTFO does not mention LSA at all at their website*. But if you contact a store (when they are open), they will confirm this.


* I never said they did.
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Quote from ShrewdBanana2839 :
What is Factory Blemished like?
In my experience, Factory Blemished (FB) items are just like new.

When I got my 1st FB item, I expected that it would be scratched or have some type of ding.

I thought that it may have fell off a conveyor belt at the factory and got "bruised", but for the cheaper price I would put up with it*.

Luckily for me, my items came out of the box factory fresh with nothing noticeable wrong with it.

So why is it FB?

I expect the following to be true: https://youtu.be/JpQb2YoeIk0?t=129​ [youtu.be]

If not, 100% true. It is close enough for me.

* It is a tool after all, and will get scuffed up sometime.
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stasis
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damn almost bought one! I thought brad nailer uses bigger nails than finish nailer Smilie
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Quote from XXX_Void_XXX :
I base my info on personal experience.

I (and others) have gotten FACTORY BLEMISHED items from Direct Tools Factory Outlet (DTFO) registered for Ridgid's Lifetime Service Agreement (LSA).

And you are correct, DTFO does not mention LSA at all at their website*. But if you contact a store (when they are open), they will confirm this.


* I never said they did.
Can confirm, I actually just got an e-mail two hours ago from Ridgid confirming LSA coverage on my 2pk of blemished 4Ah batteries from two weeks ago. I sent off my LSA paperwork on the 27th and received confirmation today.

I do think Direct Tools could do more to clarify the whole LSA situation on their website. It's super confusing considering that some blemished products state "eligible for LSA" and others just mention the 3 year warranty. Their FAQ also does not mention the LSA at all. However, the Ridgid site does in fact allow you to register blemished items from them.

Aside from having to physically mail off my LSA paperwork vs submitting it all online (like when purchasing from Home Depot), the whole process was pretty easy.
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Quote from metlfan2003 :
Can confirm, I actually just got an e-mail two hours ago from Ridgid confirming LSA coverage on my 2pk of blemished 4Ah batteries from two weeks ago. I sent off my LSA paperwork on the 27th and received confirmation today.

I do think Direct Tools could do more to clarify the whole LSA situation on their website. It's super confusing considering that some blemished products state "eligible for LSA" and others just mention the 3 year warranty. Their FAQ also does not mention the LSA at all. However, the Ridgid site does in fact allow you to register blemished items from them.

Aside from having to physically mail off my LSA paperwork vs submitting it all online (like when purchasing from Home Depot), the whole process was pretty easy.
There is an easier, faster way to register --assuming you can upload your receipt--.

Here is what I do....

I suggest that you create an account (if you don't have one) with Direct Tools Factory Outlet (DTFO). Doing that should keep a record of your orders. This is if you order online.

While registering the LSA: I suggest that you wait until you get the item*, then...
  1. Take a screenshot of your order from the DTFO site (assuming you made an account) and use that as your "receipt".
  2. Register your LSA (which will require you to create an account if you don't have one).
  3. Upload your "receipt" when given the option to do so.
  4. The site will tell you to mail your receipt to them to complete your process.
  5. The workaround (which I HIGHLY SUGGEST) is to call** the General number for LSA (number found at the LSA site) to complete.
  6. When you call, they may ask what is your username so they can access your account.
  7. Once they access your account, they can see that your LSA is pending and they can complete the process once they verify your receipt.
If you uploaded your receipt and they can read it, then you will be approved within minutes.

If they can not read your receipt (happened to me once***), then you may have you to email it to them.

Stay on the phone with them while you email the receipt.
Once you email it, ask them to see if it is there. If they say no, ask them to check their SPAM.
Having to email takes longer, but once they verify you will be approved.

The process changes slightly if you buy from a DTFO store.
The change is that you will have to scan your receipt (if you can) so you can upload it to LSA.

* You have to wait because part of registering requires you to provide a serial number.
** The site also has a Chat button that should work also (but I have not used it).
*** I once asked why I had to send my receipt through email after it has been already uploaded and was told that some new reps can not see uploaded items.
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Quote from metlfan2003 :
Can confirm, I actually just got an e-mail two hours ago from Ridgid confirming LSA coverage on my 2pk of blemished 4Ah batteries from two weeks ago. I sent off my LSA paperwork on the 27th and received confirmation today.

I do think Direct Tools could do more to clarify the whole LSA situation on their website. It's super confusing considering that some blemished products state "eligible for LSA" and others just mention the 3 year warranty. Their FAQ also does not mention the LSA at all. However, the Ridgid site does in fact allow you to register blemished items from them.

Aside from having to physically mail off my LSA paperwork vs submitting it all online (like when purchasing from Home Depot), the whole process was pretty easy.
I have purchased multiple Ridgid tools from direct and always registered online.
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Quote from dbb :
Would a finish nailer be better to install baseboards?

They occasionally put this one on sale:

https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com.../p/R09892B [directtoolsoutlet.com]
A finish nailer is what I've always used for baseboards over drywall. I think an 18ga brad would be too thin and wiggly even if the length is theoretically ok. Maybe if you shot extra nails.

A brad nailer works well for quarter round / shoe moulding and other wood to wood trim on doors or windows.

If you're doing any extensive trimming you'll want both.
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Quote from nycab :
Is this significantly better than the $65 I paid for the ryobi version? Not trying to brag about a deal or involve a time machine... Just want to know if cost/benefit makes sense to get this
Where'd you get the Ryobi for $65?

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