Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

It has come to my attention that many reviews in the OPE section are showing a $0.00 amount at the cost area. The reason this is happening is because you all are putting a $ in there along with the amount. You must not do this because the computer is already going to put one in ther for you. For example, if the amount for that trimmer you bought costs 400 dollars than type in 400.00

Thankyou for your cooperation in this matter. People want to know how much that OPE costs!

You said it snowshoveler!

Yes I am reviewing a lot of OPE.  But if you notice it says US dollars in gray.  I do not live in the US and don't plan on trying to figure out how much each product costs in the States.  Sorry if you don't approve and Snowshoveler you do not tell me anything what so ever about my reviews.

Sherri

Somebody pass me the popcorn please!

Here's a couple currency conversion links...

http://www.xe.com/

http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic

Dave...

This site is primarily a US site, I understand that.  But for those of us that are not in the States, we shouldn't have to figure out what the product would cost in US dollars.  It would be wrong to put in the Canadian prices and scare the US citizens into thinking that the prices are way too high and that I am being a sucker when buying these products.

I'm in the business, so I have the chance to see how alot of OPE works, and have the chance to use a lot of new gear.  So technically, I don't buy these products, so they do not cost me anything, I get to try them out and then I can give my opinion.

I can post Canadian prices, but they are going to be a little high because of the exchange.  Maybe there can be an option put in to say other countries.

Sherri

Sherri,

Bless your heart, you don't need to put in prices, we know you're giving us reviews from your expertise of dealing with the products. We don't expect that of you! If someone is actually reading the review because they are looking to purchase that product, MSRP in US or Canadian dollars is more than likely known and if not, it's easily found.

Thank you so much for doing the reviews, please continue them!

I agree Sherry..........people can find the prices elsewhere....

I like the fact that you know the equipt. and that between you and Chris, you are aware of customer feedback, reliability issues etc.

Your reviews are much appreciated!

hmmm...

from my view under the soap box,i would say nice save Marshall.

hey Termy bring me a burger would you and maybe a blanket.

its kinda chilly here.

later chris

A big thank you to anyone who takes their time to post a review, (new or old, price added or not) as for reasons that are beyond me it brings internet searchs here to the site much faster than the forum posts themselves. 

I would be happy to fire off an E-mail to the admins of the site to see if over time they could add a extra box that says Canadian dollars for those that this would pertain to and you can pick which currency you use.  Or simply leave the currency box as a type in for you to add yourself.  What if you live in Australia or Europe?  This site is assessable world wide.  I see no reason for exclusion. 

As Dave pointed out there are many free internet sites that convert currencies for you and it only takes a minute.

I can also ask for a box that says purchased new or used, this way you can check off if it is a used unit you can place the price you paid there if you want and if it is a new unit the same thing goes.

I think if you list the price, great, if you don't, great too.  The review itself is the most important part.

The problem here lies with the review section itself IMHO.  It should have given us a new or used option from the beginning.  For example hypothetically lets say Marty pics up a nice older piece of used equipment and fixes it up, he puts the price in of say $10 as that is really what he paid for it.  The equipment is clearly worth more than that.  Now his review leaves quite a bit of confusion for a stranger visiting from a internet search that just found this same older piece of equipment in the local newspaper and wants to buy it for a few hundred.  Having a box to check off that says "used" vs "new" would clear that up right there.

Also some don't feel comfortable posting on a piece of equipment for a year or so or they just found our site and become a member and want to post a review and now that piece of equipment is used but has been a great piece of equipment for them and they want everyone to know it.  The post is still very valuable even if it is not "new".

Anyway, just some thoughts.

C

 

Sherri, I don't understand? Maybe I wasn't clear in my first post?

When I said "Termy, some of those have not been purchased by anyone", I was trying to relate to Termy that you have not bought these items you are reviewing and have no need to post a price. I was behind you all the way and have been since you started posting those reviews. You've never been under a box with me.