Wildlifer
Old Mossy Horns
So yesterday we got a foot or more of snow. I live on a corner lot to an elementary school and they ask that we keep the sidewalks clear for the kids. It took me around and hour and a half to shovel my driveway and sidewalk and I had made a comment on how nice a snowblower would have been.
Today I’m looking at Facebook and a post for a snowblower comes up in one of the local buy/sell groups. $75 and they state the auger doesn’t turn. The thing looks brand new and there’s only a handful of things that would cause that issue.
I ran 20 mins up the road and picked it up from a “tech” guy who could barely orient me on the control. He said the extended warranty went out and it was to much for him to deal with, might be $100 to get it fixed.
Started it in his driveway, verified it ran but no auger and loaded it up.
I got it home and took off the belt cover found this…10min and I’ve got a $600 snow blower for $75. I’m not sure why it still blows my mind at the ineptitude of men these days but I love the deals I’m getting.
A few months ago I found a delta table saw used for one project listed for free. Seller stated that the power switch might be bad. Actual problem was the motor overload tripped and the reset button needed to be pushed. Lord help us.
Today I’m looking at Facebook and a post for a snowblower comes up in one of the local buy/sell groups. $75 and they state the auger doesn’t turn. The thing looks brand new and there’s only a handful of things that would cause that issue.
I ran 20 mins up the road and picked it up from a “tech” guy who could barely orient me on the control. He said the extended warranty went out and it was to much for him to deal with, might be $100 to get it fixed.
Started it in his driveway, verified it ran but no auger and loaded it up.
I got it home and took off the belt cover found this…10min and I’ve got a $600 snow blower for $75. I’m not sure why it still blows my mind at the ineptitude of men these days but I love the deals I’m getting.
A few months ago I found a delta table saw used for one project listed for free. Seller stated that the power switch might be bad. Actual problem was the motor overload tripped and the reset button needed to be pushed. Lord help us.