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[Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com>]

On Feb 9, 2008, at 1:44 PM, WF Smith wrote:
> Oops! The one below it has this "FACTORY RECONDITIONED DeWalt DC728KA
> Heavy-Duty 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit.  
> Includes:
> One hour charger, (2) 14.4V compact batteries, Screwdriver bit, and
> Heavy-duty kit box + BONUS DeWalt DW2162TT 29 Piece Titanium  
> Screwdriving
> Set a $30 Value! Like new DeWalt factory reconditioned-meets all  
> factory
> specs & is quality checked to maintain the highest standards. One year
> DeWalt warranty & 30 day Tool King satisfaction guarantee" for 119.99

Thanks. That proves "it pays to shop around."

Now here is a puzzle: My old unit has been in the box for a year plus  
waiting for me to do something. Just for the heck of it I tried  
charging both batteries. One is definitely dead. The other took a  
charge. Of course it might last a couple minutes only.