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12-09-2017, 11:07 PM
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Any thoughts regarding the company Travelers ?
Sent some end mills off to have sharpened, and of course got a hard copy catalog.
What little knowledge for the prices of all things machining related. I like that they make their own mills, think that's a plus.
So over all how do they stack up>
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I've used them a number of times and have always been pleased with the experience. They have a good selection, reasonable prices and ship quickly. I would much rather give them my business than MSC.
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I've gotten real good deals from them via their ebay listings.
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Back in the glory days when Enco was in full swing I refused to buy from Travers (no L) because they had the highest prices of all the distributors I purchased from when comparing apples to apples. I bought from them a couple of times and was hit with ridiculous shipping charges for tiny items. With Enco's demise they seem to have come down to a more reasonable pricing structure and realistic shipping charges.
They also seem to be the only 'authorized' Noga dealer in the US. Then I was looking for spare parts for my Noga mini-cool, Noga's owner emailed me from Israel and directed me to Travers and told me they could order anything I needed. I have since purchased a number of Noga tools from Travers and satisfied with their service. As Ed mentioned keep an eye on ebay to find better prices from them.
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I've bought from them a number of times, both direct and on ebay. They had a closeout sale a while back where we were getting grinding wheels for a couple bucks each, hacksaw blades and spiral point taps for pennies, ... I never had a problem with shipping, but I never bought real heavy stuff - except the mill sharpening attachment I bought but that was on ebay with free shipping.
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12-11-2017, 01:31 AM
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I bought from Travers for years and have always been satisfied. Only made one mistake on an order and it was quickly corrected. Since I was buying for schools I was given a sizeable discount which they also applied to my personal purchases.
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Good info, I'll keep them as a source...... Shipping, blows my mind a company wants to add 50% to items that could easily ship USPS ?
As to finding them on Ebay, is there a filter you guys use to see their offerings. Or is the filer a scroll key and the next page click?
:-) .....Travers (no L) ......
no L does fit the season
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(12-11-2017, 07:31 AM)pepi Wrote: As to finding them on Ebay, is there a filter you guys use to see their offerings.
Here you go.
Travers On Ebay
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I've only bought from Travers once, a Noga indicator holder. I ordered over the phone, quick & easy, and it was delivered two days later.
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(12-11-2017, 08:37 AM)EdK Wrote: (12-11-2017, 07:31 AM)pepi Wrote: As to finding them on Ebay, is there a filter you guys use to see their offerings.
Here you go.
Travers On Ebay
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