Should I return it?
By bounce58
@bounce58 (17387)
Canada
January 10, 2010 8:04pm CST
So today, I was busy fixing a leak in my sink. I had to take out everything to determine where the leak was coming from. As I was tinkering and trying to loosen up each nut, I found one that required an adjustable wrench that I don't have. As I live only ten minutes away from Home Depot, I quickly ran to purchase a new one.
Anyway, to make a long story short, I found the leak. I was able to fix and put back the sink. Again using the adjustable wrench for that one particular nut. As I only used the the wrench for about 10 minutes, and that I'm already done with the job, I am thinking of returning the wrench. The packaging is still intact, and there is no sign of the wrench being used. I thought of returning it to Home Depot, and getting my money back.
Would you return it?
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18 responses
@jewels49 (1776)
• United States
11 Jan 10
I can see why you would be tempted..I probably wouldn't but I like tools and I just wouldn't want to go through the hassle of going back to the store to return it. How nice it must be for your wife to have a guy around that can fix the kitchen sink..I would trade my tool box for that sometimes.
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@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
11 Jan 10
Oh you would be surprised on how 'fixed' I made the sink is right now! My zero experience has made the faucet facing to the right a bit. So now if I open the water with the faucet setting in its normal middle setting, hot water comes out. The middle-lukewarm setting has been turned far right. But at least there is not dripping so far.
If the dripping comes back, I might just have to bite the bullet and call on a real plumber to see how it is really done.
@wickedlove (326)
• United States
11 Jan 10
I personally wouldn't return it. What if you have something happen again and you need that wrench? I rather keep it and add it to my tool box, then finding that I need it again 6 months down the road and I already returned it. The choice is up to you of course.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
11 Jan 10
I could actually get a new one 6 months down the road if I returned this one right now. But, I guess you're right that maintaining a house where a lot could get run-down, a wrench like this would be needed sooner or later. Thanks for responding wickedlove.
@kareng (54680)
• United States
11 Jan 10
Chances are you are going to need it again sooner or later so why now have it on hand. After all you were in the middle of a job when you needed it and had to run out and buy it. How annoying would that be to do all over again? I'd keep it!
@smileonstar (4007)
• United States
11 Jan 10
Hello,
I will return it cuz I will not using it again in a long term, so no reason for me to keep it anyway. And plus you live close to Home Depot so you can run to get it any time right? So, save money and return it. I have another pack of screw that I need to return it as well...
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@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
12 Jan 10
Thanks smileonstar. This is the very thought that came to my head when I raised this discussion. If I walked, it wouldn't take me more than 10 minutes to get to Home Depot. That's how close I live to one.
Don't forget your receipt when you return that pack of screws you got!
@canesfan1964 (544)
• United States
11 Jan 10
Return it. Its called making your own luck. I always thought it would be a good idea if companies like Home Depot and Lowes would rent tools. Guess it would be a lot to deal with. Maybe that would be a good business opportunity for you Bounce? Start your own tool rental store! :)
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@canesfan1964 (544)
• United States
12 Jan 10
I didn't know that either! That is really good to know. Thanks!
@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
11 Jan 10
No I wouldn't return it Why? The moment you do , you will need to use it again for something else. Why not keep it. A Handyman can't have enough tools!
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
11 Jan 10
hi bounce no keep it as you may once again need a wrench like
that, and now you have one., put it in your tool kit, you can
never gave too many tools as far as i am concerned. besides
that seems a bit unfair to me, a sad wayto treat Home Depot
and too maybe they have a different policy about returning used
tools.My son always says keep this and that as I may run into
the same situation again. So my advice is keep it you may need
it again. probably too the next time the tool may be a lot higher in price if you had to repurchase it. good luck.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
11 Jan 10
I wouldn't because you may need the wrench later. Sure you could return it and get your money back if you really need the money, but If I were you I'd keep it just in case you need it later for something else.
@froggieslover (3069)
• United States
11 Jan 10
Personally I think I would keep it for two reasons...one is because you may never know when you may need it again and two because it was used. I would just be too afraid to return it knowing that even while I am trying to tell them that it isn't used I know deep down inside that it was and I don't think I could handle the guilt of the lie.
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@Ambitiouslyleiah (591)
• United States
11 Jan 10
I would just keep it... it'll come in handy some time most likely. Its true that you could just purchase it again when you need it but the price could go up and you would just be wasting money when you could of had it already!
@liduo_wang (25)
• China
11 Jan 10
if i were you, i will return it. because you have done with it. and this is useless for you. and keeping it in you home is quite stuff wasting and dangerous. if someday one thief come to you home and you just come across. and the thief will use this tool to beat you. oh, it is just kind of joking. it is up to you. return it or not.
@chdsandeep (397)
• India
12 Jan 10
If this would be with me then I would have kept as i have bought the thing then its me and i can use in future as well or may be someone else need it near by us so may be they can ask it as well. I would not have returned as if u will buy every such thing and will give it back after use then why all these shops will run...lol...these all shops will be shut down so i am opinion you can keep it with u for future use.
@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
11 Jan 10
Hi there bounce.
Well returning would be a good idea for now, but since you don't have an adjustable wrench in your house, would it not be more prudent to keep it in your home in case you need it again for another operation ?
Just my thoughts.
Cheers.
@kannanmohan1988 (36)
• India
11 Jan 10
Hi
I will not return the wrench since there was leak what makes me so sure there will not be another leak so i will not return the wrench hence i will keep it rather
Regards
Kannan
