On Wednesday I had a problem with my Makita belt Sander. While taking
the front roller apart the retaining clip that holds the shaft in place
flew thru the air never to be seen again.
I decided to call Makita customer service to find out what size the
clip is, was. Thinking I was in for a long session I made myself a cup
of tea and set myself up with something to read. You know the normal
customer service routine.
Well what a surprise, after one choice for English or Spanish and a
second for sales ot technical assistance I was talking to a live person
after only 2 rings. A plus for Makita!!
I explained I just wanted the size of the clip as I thought I could get
it locally and avoid any shipping charges for a small item. I was told
the clip was 12mm and they had them in stock for 40 cents. I said that
I did not want to purchase and incur any shipping charges. I was told
the would send me the clip without charge for the clip or charge for
shipping. I could hardly believe it. Another plus for Makita.
Today is Friday and when I came home this afternoon the package laying
on my front step contained the clip. Another plus for Makita.
I do not think there are many companies offering that kind of service
today and I felt they deserved some public praise.
"mike" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Wednesday I had a problem with my Makita belt Sander. While taking
> the front roller apart the retaining clip that holds the shaft in place
> flew thru the air never to be seen again.
> I decided to call Makita customer service to find out what size the
> clip is, was. Thinking I was in for a long session I made myself a cup
> of tea and set myself up with something to read. You know the normal
> customer service routine.
>
> Well what a surprise, after one choice for English or Spanish and a
> second for sales ot technical assistance I was talking to a live person
> after only 2 rings. A plus for Makita!!
>
> I explained I just wanted the size of the clip as I thought I could get
> it locally and avoid any shipping charges for a small item. I was told
> the clip was 12mm and they had them in stock for 40 cents. I said that
> I did not want to purchase and incur any shipping charges. I was told
> the would send me the clip without charge for the clip or charge for
> shipping. I could hardly believe it. Another plus for Makita.
>
> Today is Friday and when I came home this afternoon the package laying
> on my front step contained the clip. Another plus for Makita.
>
> I do not think there are many companies offering that kind of service
> today and I felt they deserved some public praise.
>
Now the old lost clip will magically reappear. Never fails....
Aloha...
Craig
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