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I've seen Nick's presentations on Youtube, and they are excellent. So there is no question in my mind that the presentation is worth it's value. But, for people who have used the SS for a few years, and picked up skills by trial or by following other presentations, will this product present NEW information. I have the loose leaf manual. Setting up the lathe seems interesting, as I still want to try my hand at turning. Guess my question comes down to...is it worth the investment. Thanks in advance for your imput.
Gary

Hi,

That is a real hard call since we don't really know much about what is in the video.

I would buy them if they had free shipping and cost $8 each, that is about the best I could do. But then I've had a shopsmith since 1976 so I'm not so sure it would even be of much value to me at that price.

Some of the newer people, especially ones that are just beginners I'm sure it would help. Those who have a few years under their belt who knows.

Maybe they should put up a preview, say the first 5 minutes of the video so people could check it out.

I'd maybe wait a short while for some others to let you know what they thing base on some real information... you know like after they watch it.

Ed

I agree they seem to be a little steep in price. I agree $8 - $10 sounds about right.

I agree it does seem a little high, then add $10.99 standard , or $11.99 Fed-Ex ground, or US Priority shipping.

Yep, that was my thought. A little pricey and when you add in the shipping, not worth it to me.

Yeh, I feel the same, that is why I posted the original question.
Think I'll skip this special.

for perspective, could some of you address the value of the HandsOn CDs?

I see that the regular price of HandsOn vol 1 is $31.99 and the sale price is $23.99.

to me, it seems like the new DVDs ought to be worth as much as a HandsON CD, if not more.

of course, I've never been able to convince myself to order any of the CDs even at the 50% off email offers we get during extended back-orders. how much am I missing?

Ivan

iclark wrote:for perspective, could some of you address the value of the HandsOn CDs?

I see that the regular price of HandsOn vol 1 is $31.99 and the sale price is $23.99.

to me, it seems like the new DVDs ought to be worth as much as a HandsON CD, if not more.

of course, I've never been able to convince myself to order any of the CDs even at the 50% off email offers we get during extended back-orders. how much am I missing?

Ivan

Hi,
Only Vol. 1 is that price; the rest of them are $14.95 (sale $11.21). The V-books are also $14.95 (has any body received those yet?). Value is always subjective. When you create a nice piece of furniture or toy or ???, are you able to "get" what it is worth? I am sure that there is plenty of good information in those DVD's. Those that buy them must think that they are worth it. I hope that someone that buys them reports here and lets us know.

When it comes to tools or videos, for me the tools always win.

Ed

reible wrote:When it comes to tools or videos, for me the tools always win.

Ed

I own volumes 12 through 24. I did knot buy them; got them as one of the freebies for buying a certain $ amount of tools at a Rick Davis Traveling Academy. I have knot looked at a single one yet, but I will.

So, Ed, I bought tools, and got videos too!