"RB" wrote in message
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I run across a fair number of "factory reconditioned" power tools. I'm
wondering why the factory would end up with a whole bunch of reasonably
current tools to recondition?

Is this sometimes indicative of an inherent problem with that particular
model? If so, does the problem usually get corrected in the
reconditioning,
or are you just buying a like new unit with the same old problem?

I'm just trying to figure out if reconditioned tools are good deals or
something to be leary of.

The are fresh from the factory in most cases. Black & Decker sells a lot
through outlets in some Factory Outlet Malls. In order not to **** off the
local retailers by underselling them, they call the items "reconditioned" or
"seconds" or whatever.