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Terms of Sale

The following applies to the sales of used, new and reproduction Gilson parts from this Website. It has no bearing on any transactions with those businesses that we have affiliation relationships with. This also applies to used engine parts and other related items.

We have had a good track record of getting the right part to the right person. I recognize that when a snow blower is down days can matter. To make sure you get what you need when you need it I have collected these notes.

Getting the right part
  • Parts will be provided based on the descriptions you provide. Model number, part number(s), part description(s) and photographs may all be used.
  • If I see any chance for confusion I will provide high-resolution photographs, of the actual part for your confirmation prior to purchase. If I send a stock photo just to identify a part I will state so.
  • It is the buyers responsibility to be confident that the right part(s) are being requested.
  • If I send you a part other than what was agreed to I will of course stand behind my error.
Quality
  • Used parts are just that, used.
  • Used parts may have minor wear, surface rust, or be painted a color other than that of your machine by the factory or prior owner.
  • Any part I sell will be one I consider suitable for reuse. There may be some degree of wear so refer to photos. If an area of concern is not shown ask for more photos.
  • New / reproduction parts will be new, never installed / never run.
Payment
  • I accept payments through PayPal
  • When you decide you want a part I will issue a PayPal invoice to your e-mail address
  • In some cases to save time and get your machine running sooner I may send an invoice for your consideration prior to your approval. There is no obligation. Since this is not my day job passing e-mails can add up to days and that may mean more shoveling for you.
  • Payment can be made using your PayPal account or you may check-out as a "guest" using any major credit card,
  • If I have invoiced you I may follow-up a week or so latter. Desired items usually end up in my office for photographing and sooner or latter I need to put unsold items away.
  • Local sales will be cash
Shipping
  • I ship through the United States Postal Service, generally using Priority Mail.
  • I use a combination of Flat Rate and per package rates to provide the best value
  • I do not include insurance in any of my quoted shipping prices. In my experience the risk of a lost parcel has been low and shipping of purchases of this magnitude uninsured is an acceptable risk. However, I am not responsible for packages after they have been shipped. If you desire insurance let me know and I will add it to your cost.
  • My mark-up of shipping fees is minimal to cover supplies and not much more.
  • I do my best to ship items the next day.
  • On occasion I may be away from home. I generally have daily e-mail access and will keep you apprised.
  • If I am busy clearing my own driveway (2-4 hours per storm) I may loose an evening.
  • If your part requires some shop work prior to shipment I may need to wait a day or so for an appropriate time to warm the shop up.
  • Local sales will be handled on a case by case basis.
Prices
  • I generally do not sell used parts that are still available though the OEM, usually LawnBoy/Toro but there are exceptions so don't hesitate to ask.
  • I base most of my prices on the last known OEM selling price. I figure that if they could sell out at that price then as a good obsolete part mine is worth just as much. I will adjust prices from this basis considering availability, demand and actual condition.
Returns
  • If it is my error I will make it right on a case by case basis.
  • If it is your error or you change your mind I will consider returns on a case by case basis. You will be responsible for return shipping. No refund will be made for the outbound shipment to you. I reserve the right to deduct the PayPal fees I have incurred for your transaction from the refunded amount.

This is not my day job but I still try real hard.

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Created February 2009