I've been reading this list for several years. Can't say as I remember
anyone mentioning a toilet damaged by a closet auger. I did scratch a toilet
one time, using a regular drain snake.

A good closet auger has a sleeve, and a protector, so not to scratch the
bowl. About 2/3 of the way down the page is an illustration.
http://www.homerepairforum.com/forum...ng-toilet.html


Christopher A. Young
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"mcp6453" wrote in message
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The toilet is slow to drain. I don't have a snake, and the guy at Lowes told
me
that the best solution is to remove it an clean it out. He said that lots of
toilets get damaged with snakes.

It's not really a money thing, but buying a $5 or less wax ring is cheaper
than
buying a snake that may or may not damage the porcelain on the 30-year old
toilet.