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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 01:13 PM
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Those of you that have ordered from Harbor Freight, how long do they typically take to send the items out? I ordered tools from Sears and Harbor Freight on the same day (July 30th) and the Sears package showed up in 4 days. Its been two weeks for the HF package and it has not arrived yet.

Had I known it would take 2 weeks or longer, I might have just went to a local store and bought what I needed. Still waiting on my 1/2 air impact and some air tools....

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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 05:43 PM
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It usually takes a while. they ship using the USPS. It took 2 1/2 weeks for my welding cart and pneumatic saw to come in by mail. Or you will recieve a postcard saying that the item is either backordered or cancelled (if under $10). Their shipping time is lousy, but they have cheap prices. Also, their online customer support is pretty good, if you can stand a chat room style customer service.
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 06:55 PM
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Consistently two and a half weeks here in Kansas. Last year they opened a local branch store, so I pretty much just go there for stuff, even better and more deals at there...
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 07:08 PM
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About 3 weeks for my torque wrench.
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 09:06 PM
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Thanks, I'll give it another week. I really need that 1/2" impact though. Had I known it was a 3 week wait I'd have just bought one locally and ordered the rest of the stuff from HF.

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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 08:02 AM
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I waited 5 weeks as they couldn't process the order correctly. Usually about 2.5 to 3 weeks.
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 08:17 AM
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so, in other words, never order from Harbor Freight if you need something quickly. lol

Maybe I'll go buy a 1/2" impact at Sears today and just sell the Ingersol one I bought when it arrives.

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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 09:50 AM
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Tony, just holler at me next time, I work about half a block away from the local store. I could get it and then meet up with you in the evening.

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There is a harbor freight in Houston? Where is it located?
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 10:55 AM
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290 and Jones, by willie's ice house.

I'm fixing to give them a call and see about getting a tubing bender.
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 08:09 PM
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I just go around the corner and pick them up!
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 01:50 PM
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I'm lucky to have one in town, it's sweet. They have a lifetime warranty on all their hand tools, also.
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 07:56 PM
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I was in the one in Columbus, Ohio today....I couldn't find one person who was helpful and everything I wanted to buy they had no accessories to go with it??? I was looking at a Bandsaw and a 10 inch bench sander (like a grinder), they had no blades for the saw and no 10" sanding discs??? I finally bought a chop saw and called it a day. The prices are good, if you can find what you need. I hope this situation is limited to my local store. Do you guys have the same problems when you go to the retail stores?
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 09:25 PM
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290 and Jones, by willie's ice house.

I'm fixing to give them a call and see about getting a tubing bender.
He got it. Behind the Exxon on the corner. Used to be a movie theater or something like that. I picked up a press for my brother-in-law there. I've bought floor jacks, jack stands, etc.
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 10:28 PM
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Stuff arrived finally. 2.5 weeks!
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 06:28 PM
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Ah hell, by now everything is rusted in place so you'll have to buy the "Plasma Tig Torch" to loosen it up enough to use the impact gun.
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