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expiredb00gersugar posted Feb 07, 2024 11:14 PM
expiredb00gersugar posted Feb 07, 2024 11:14 PM

Milwaukee M12 FUEL INSIDER 12V Brushless 1/4” + 3/8” Extended Reach Box Ratchet (model 3050-20, Tool-Only) - FAO via eBay $239.2

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/175842100811 - add to cart, promo code should automagically apply. if not, enter the promo code at checkout, it's MILW20OFF

FAO (authorized milwaukee/dewalt/makita/etc dealed) currently has a 20% off promo on milwaukee stuff. you'll probably see other deals come up from this promo on here

i think this is the lowest this tool has ever sold. in the past it was excluded from promotional codes. this tool only came out last august and currently sold out at home depot.

OPTIONAL: they also have the 1/2" anvil for this tool [ebay.com], will be $8 with promo code. should have a free shipping option with the tool in cart
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/175842100811 - add to cart, promo code should automagically apply. if not, enter the promo code at checkout, it's MILW20OFF

FAO (authorized milwaukee/dewalt/makita/etc dealed) currently has a 20% off promo on milwaukee stuff. you'll probably see other deals come up from this promo on here

i think this is the lowest this tool has ever sold. in the past it was excluded from promotional codes. this tool only came out last august and currently sold out at home depot.

OPTIONAL: they also have the 1/2" anvil for this tool [ebay.com], will be $8 with promo code. should have a free shipping option with the tool in cart

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Feb 07, 2024 11:53 PM
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af8Feb 07, 2024 11:53 PM
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I wonder if this i old stock that has the issue which Milwaukee is probably fixing which is why Home Depot and just about every other retailer is out of stock on them. Great price but if this is old stock I would hold off.
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Feb 07, 2024 11:54 PM
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lee38jxFeb 07, 2024 11:54 PM
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Good deal, but for anyone wondering, the fuel extended reach high speed is better (if you can get both 1/4 and 3/8). If you can only get one the insider should be fine. It only released a few months ago so you don't need to worry about old stock.
Feb 08, 2024 12:11 AM
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ArcticatFeb 08, 2024 12:11 AM
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Quote from lee38jx :
Good deal, but for anyone wondering, the fuel extended reach high speed is better (if you can get both 1/4 and 3/8). If you can only get one the insider should be fine. It only released a few months ago so you don't need to worry about old stock.
Are they also "insiders"?
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Feb 08, 2024 12:12 AM
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AvGeekFeb 08, 2024 12:12 AM
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Quote from lee38jx :
Good deal, but for anyone wondering, the fuel extended reach high speed is better (if you can get both 1/4 and 3/8). If you can only get one the insider should be fine. It only released a few months ago so you don't need to worry about old stock.
What is the model number of the one that just released?
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Feb 08, 2024 12:19 AM
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b00gersugarFeb 08, 2024 12:19 AM
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Quote from jetspeedz :
I wonder if this i old stock that has the issue which Milwaukee is probably fixing which is why Home Depot and just about every other retailer is out of stock on them. Great price but if this is old stock I would hold off.
HUH? how old can old stock possibly be? this literally came out in august and was out of stock everywhere until October, including FAO. the oldest these tools can possibly be, assuming worst case scenario, is from October. my guess is these are probably november/december manufacture dates. possibly january,

Quote from lee38jx :
Good deal, but for anyone wondering, the fuel extended reach high speed is better (if you can get both 1/4 and 3/8). If you can only get one the insider should be fine. It only released a few months ago so you don't need to worry about old stock.
better in what sense? more torque? well yea, no s**t. they are fixed anvil ratchets. you get this for tight spaces where others can't fit and for the pass through sockets. i have those ratchets too, and i'm still getting this.
Last edited by b00gersugar February 7, 2024 at 04:23 PM.
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Feb 08, 2024 12:28 AM
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TooManyMindFeb 08, 2024 12:28 AM
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This is the competitor to Ryobi's version, which is a fantastic tool. I have the 3/8" but they also make a 1/4" version too. I don't think Ryobi makes a 1/2" variant. Just an option I wanted to throw out there because it is more affordable, uses existing Ryobi batteries and goes on sale often as a 2 tool set (3/8" and 1/4" variants) for $199.99.
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Feb 08, 2024 12:29 AM
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af8Feb 08, 2024 12:29 AM
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These are old stock. The new stock with the fix is not out yet. This is well known just google it and read the reddit posts.

This is a factory outlet, no way they will have new stock before Homedepot or other major retailers they ship to first.

Milwaukee halted shipping any of the old ones due to a ratchet skipping failure well documented. When Home Depot and the other dozen retailers start shipping they will have the new stock with the fix.

Don't be a jackhole just because you don't know.
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Feb 08, 2024 12:45 AM
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lee38jxFeb 08, 2024 12:45 AM
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Quote from AvGeek :
What is the model number of the one that just released?
This is the one. Though according to jetspeedz there's some issue. Nobody has the updated version. Though I would think if your unit is affected you could just exchange to Milwaukee... Not really sure what the deal is.
Feb 08, 2024 12:45 AM
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lee38jxFeb 08, 2024 12:45 AM
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Quote from Arcticat :
Are they also "insiders"?
No, the insider is the model name. Fuel extended reach high speed ratchet
Feb 08, 2024 12:55 AM
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af8Feb 08, 2024 12:55 AM
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I have just about every 12V milwaukee tool including both the extended reach and regular ratchet. I've been waiting for this Insider model for a while and as I mentioned they had issues when they first released this tool so Milwaukee pulled the existing stock they had from their main retailers and have been working on the fix. This is not the first time Milwaukee quietly has done this when users identified a problem with a newly released product.

The refresh/new stock was not to be released to the retailers until the end of Feb or early March. Unless they beat that timeline I find it difficult to believe an Outlet on ebay has the newer model before the more common retailers they do business with like HD.

I sent the seller a message to find out when he got these. Long story short if you get the old stock you will not be happy when you experience the skipping issue. Hence whey I mentioned it early in my original post. Great price but I wouldn't buy old stock to have to go through the hassle of returning it with Milwaukee for an updated model in the future.

Don't believe me call Milwaukee or just google it and see the youtube videos and reddit posts about this. I have no dog in the fight.
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Feb 08, 2024 12:57 AM
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blwnFeb 08, 2024 12:57 AM
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Does anyone know if this comes with the sockets? The description says it does but it almost looks like they edited them out of one of the pictures
Feb 08, 2024 01:44 AM
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srpFeb 08, 2024 01:44 AM
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The description says it does.
Feb 08, 2024 01:56 AM
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deismanFeb 08, 2024 01:56 AM
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I just tried the code and it says it's invalid. Total price shows $299 still
Feb 08, 2024 02:12 AM
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SmilingShow985Feb 08, 2024 02:12 AM
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Quote from deisman :
I just tried the code and it says it's invalid. Total price shows $299 still
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Feb 08, 2024 02:16 AM
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SmilingShow985Feb 08, 2024 02:16 AM
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Quote from jetspeedz :
I have just about every 12V milwaukee tool including both the extended reach and regular ratchet. I've been waiting for this Insider model for a while and as I mentioned they had issues when they first released this tool so Milwaukee pulled the existing stock they had from their main retailers and have been working on the fix. This is not the first time Milwaukee quietly has done this when users identified a problem with a newly released product.

The refresh/new stock was not to be released to the retailers until the end of Feb or early March. Unless they beat that timeline I find it difficult to believe an Outlet on ebay has the newer model before the more common retailers they do business with like HD.

I sent the seller a message to find out when he got these. Long story short if you get the old stock you will not be happy when you experience the skipping issue. Hence whey I mentioned it early in my original post. Great price but I wouldn't buy old stock to have to go through the hassle of returning it with Milwaukee for an updated model in the future.

Don't believe me call Milwaukee or just google it and see the youtube videos and reddit posts about this. I have no dog in the fight.
This is not an outlet. They just happen to have "Outlet" in their name. If you check the product on Milwaukee website and click where to buy, they are one of authorized sellers. Someone on Reddit also mentioned they are the second largest Milwaukee Dealer after HD.

After some digging, this item was out of stock everywhere until about a month ago. Now on Milwaukee website, this is in stock everywhere including FAO(Factory Authorized Outlet), except for HD. So this is likely the new stock, if Milwaukee was working to fix the issue.
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