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  1. 22nd August 2006, 09:34 PM #1
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    Default Random Orbital Sander

    Home hardware has a special on at the moment for: Makita 100mm angle grinder + random orbital sander + carry bag. All for about $140. Disbelieving, when I visited the shop the random orbital sander turned out to be the Makita 1/3 sheet sander. When I mentioned it (complained) they said the 1/3 sheet sander had 'an orbital motion'. I was fairly p.........d off. I have since heard it advertised on the local radio, mentioned it to the Makita head office who claim it's Home Hardware's incorrect advertisement and want nothing to do with it. Am I justified in being upset or should I just get over it?
    If it was Woolies or Coles and they were groceries, I'd have them for free for incorrect advertising.

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  3. 22nd August 2006, 09:37 PM #2
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    If you feel strongly enough about it write a letter to the head office ..... no point going off the handle at the poor salesperson who has no control over the situation .....

    Otherwise as you said .... get over it.
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    1/3 sheet sander is definitely not a random orbital. I'd be orf too.
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    CP, give NSW Office of Fair Trading a call. Even their advise over the phone will set you on the right path and send shivers down the spine of the store manager when you mention that you have contacted them about this issue
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