John Olson
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Price is $499 and i'll ship them for free. I don't have any in yet but if you order them now you'll be the first on the list 
Sapphire Scientific new Upholstery Pro tool.......
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Zee
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John Olson" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch">John Olson said:Price is $499 and i'll ship them for free. I don't have any in yet but if you order them now you'll be the first on the list
Aaaaallriiite then....upholstery cleaning tool purchase is officially on hold!
For 500 bucks- I'll wait for real life reviews before I spend that much.
John Olson
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Kinda why I haven't ordered any yet
Desk Jockey
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The old style Drimaster was $449.00, this is a new improved tool.
I'll let you know what I think once we use it, but I already like the shape. 8)
I'll let you know what I think once we use it, but I already like the shape. 8)
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Like every other upholstery tool, not everyone will like it. There will not be an ideal upholstery tool until the technology exists to morph the tool to fit every edge and crevice on a piece of furniture, and every size and shape of hand.
The tool isn't perfect (see above), and there will always be guys who like HydroKinetic, Drimaster 2, Hydry tools, and the Prochem/Butler tools.
But I like this one for being ultra light weight, having the flexibility for constant flow or trigger use, and the its profile.
(Disclosure: I sell them, so I do lack perfect objectivity. But I also sell all the other ones too)
The tool isn't perfect (see above), and there will always be guys who like HydroKinetic, Drimaster 2, Hydry tools, and the Prochem/Butler tools.
But I like this one for being ultra light weight, having the flexibility for constant flow or trigger use, and the its profile.
(Disclosure: I sell them, so I do lack perfect objectivity. But I also sell all the other ones too)
Bruce Humphrey
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:shock:Doc Holliday said:
You have my address , right ?
Ron Werner
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Hey Rick, I'll take you up on that offer to try it.
I've got a cotton velvet sitting in my LR that I can test it on. The old DM was a bit of a pain on velvet. While it worked well enough, took too much time.
I've got a cotton velvet sitting in my LR that I can test it on. The old DM was a bit of a pain on velvet. While it worked well enough, took too much time.
Steve Lawrence
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Looks a tad too wide. Does anyone know the width?
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One of the tests I ran on the prototypes and final product was on a rayon velvet. It left the fabric a bit wetter than a Hydrokinetic, but didn't leave tool marks like the Drimaster, HyDry, or Prochem Tool.
It still flattened the pile like any water based cleaning will do to rayon, but it was easier to restore because it didn't have the "cut" marks the edges of most tools leave on a rayon velvet or even some microfibers.
Its a bit "wetter" of a tool than the HK or the DM2, so you have to watch that if you're cleaning a bleeder or an old raw cotton. But its still drier than a Prochem or Hydry tool.
In the end, its going to still be personal preference, as it always seems to be with upholstery tools.
It still flattened the pile like any water based cleaning will do to rayon, but it was easier to restore because it didn't have the "cut" marks the edges of most tools leave on a rayon velvet or even some microfibers.
Its a bit "wetter" of a tool than the HK or the DM2, so you have to watch that if you're cleaning a bleeder or an old raw cotton. But its still drier than a Prochem or Hydry tool.
In the end, its going to still be personal preference, as it always seems to be with upholstery tools.
Desk Jockey
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That's a time saver right there. One thing I always hate to see is the cleaning lines, it's just looks so unsightly. I hate to leave the pile different from how it was found.
Ken Snow
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Am I the only one who thinks these things are priced $200 or so too high?
Desk Jockey
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Those rich guys always have a hard time parting with their money.
I bet if you bought 30-40 of them Pemberton would knock off a dollar or two. :wink:
I bet if you bought 30-40 of them Pemberton would knock off a dollar or two. :wink:
Ken Snow
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I would imagine that the suppliers like Jim & John don't have too much margin to give on these things. Their margin is nowhere near the margin that cleaners have.
Desk Jockey
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I would guess you're probably right on that Ken, I was just kidding.
I'm sure there are volume discounts, but not of that kind.
I'm sure there are volume discounts, but not of that kind.
KevinL
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Looks like $250 worth to me. Do they have to make back all the r&d the first year before they come out with something new?
Desk Jockey
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Kevin
You're just mad because you over spent on the kitchen remodel! :wink:
You're just mad because you over spent on the kitchen remodel! :wink:
Charlie Lyman
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I was hoping they would be competitive in price or even a little less. I think I will buy a dri-master.Ken Snow said:
Ken Snow said:
Nope, in fact I predict most cleaners will be smart enough to pass on it until the price drops to the $250-$275 range.
$500 is a flat out insult to the prospective purchaser. It says " we think you idiots are dumb enough to fall for anything".
Bill Soukoreff
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RThode said:
Rick, I would like to try it after Ron. The HK at 450 psi is a tough one to beat.
John Olson
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Actually I recall paying $325.00 for Kleenrite Upholstery tools back in the 80's, so thirty years later to pay a little more doesn't seem that out of line to me.
We did over $40,000.00 in upholstery cleaning last year, a lot to some, small to others. However if I can purchase a tool that will be effective, as well as be less wear and tear on the guys and last several years, I consider it money well spent.
We did over $40,000.00 in upholstery cleaning last year, a lot to some, small to others. However if I can purchase a tool that will be effective, as well as be less wear and tear on the guys and last several years, I consider it money well spent.
Zee
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Doc Holliday said:
That is the problem Richard!
Thirty years ago the brokedick carpet cleaners were charging the same for their work as a lot of the guys getting today.
Therefore the price of the tool is a lot more then just a little.
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Mikey P
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Got mine today.
lots of real nifty features. shiteatinggrin
I don't want to take it apart so maybe Keith or Bill can tell me if the spray bar is all plastic or is there metal behind there?
lots of real nifty features. shiteatinggrin
I don't want to take it apart so maybe Keith or Bill can tell me if the spray bar is all plastic or is there metal behind there?
I find it slightly amusing that people are not prepared to spend $500.00 on a piece of equipment that can earn them $50,000.00 & more IF THEY ARE PREPARED TO DO THE WORK.
This same tool in Australia, I would expect to pay $900.00 or a grand for.
The price you guys pay for equipment over there, and the returns you get, really put us to shame.
We pay a premium price and receive low money in return compared to what you guys make.
Anyone wanna walk a mile in my shoes. shiteatinggrin
Ooroo,
This same tool in Australia, I would expect to pay $900.00 or a grand for.
The price you guys pay for equipment over there, and the returns you get, really put us to shame.
We pay a premium price and receive low money in return compared to what you guys make.
Anyone wanna walk a mile in my shoes. shiteatinggrin
Ooroo,
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Shorty Down Under said:Anyone wanna walk a mile in my shoes. shiteatinggrin
NO A mile in your country is like what 5 here. LOL
