The problem is that I live across the border in Canada, so shipping
an item like this involves additional costs and headaches. Having to
return a damaged or defective unit would be a nightmare, and I've
read that UPS shipping damage is more the rule than the exception.
Overall, I'd feel better if I could drive there, see that the lathe
box was not crushed or smashed, and take it home. My fuel costs for
my VW Golf will be less than the shipping costs, and I can use the
savings to buy some tools.
It's frustrating to read how common it is for lathe buyers to show up
at a sale and go home empty-handed. I'm not in marketing, but it
would seem to me that the people running the shows would make sure
they brought enough stock so that everyone who came seeking a
particular advertised item would be certain to take one home. They're
just turning away sales (and profits)!
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If you're going to invest in a 4 hour drive,
you might just want to get
one shipped. What's 8 hours of your time
and wear and tear on the car worth?
