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Harbor Freight Not backing up the products they sell
I purchased a hydraulic lawn mower lift from Harbor Freight. The haudraulic jack failed. I tried to purchase another jack from Harbor Freight. This is the response I received Unfortunately, the replacement part you’re requesting is not available and cannot be ordered separately from our manufacturer.
Next I purchased a Drummond 1 Hp water pump. I needed a new seal and this is the response I received from Harbor Freight Unfortunately, replacement seals are not available, and we are unable to order the part from our manufacturer.
I have all documentation to support what I reported to you via Email in writing.
In closing do not purchase expensive "anything" from this company.
Buy something cheap that will be thrown away.
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