Sunday, January 25, 2015
Warranty for life
Davek SOLO Umbrella
Winds turn them inside out, latches break, fabric tears; the life of an umbrella is a hard one. The Davek SOLO is pricy at $99, but very stylish. With its unconditional lifetime warranty, you should be able to count on staying dry through whatever nature hurls at you.
Briggs & Riley Luggage
Oh, the abuse an airline can wreak on a poor suitcase -- the tumbling, slinging and cramming. Frequent flyers might want to consider investing in luggage from Briggs & Riley, which warranties its bags for a lifetime; it will repair them for free should they ever break. Of course, such quality doesn't come free; this Explore 25 Upright will set you back $335.
Tilley Airflo Hat
In rain and sleet and baking heat, a man's hat takes the worst abuse from the sun and weather. To safeguard one's head, none is a better value than the famous $79 Tilley Airflo hat for men. The chapeau is ventilated for the summer outdoors, crushable and highly durable, and best of all, comes with a lifetime guarantee.
Cutco Cutlery
Every slice, every dice, every chop and every drop is one more threat to your fine cutlery. When knife shopping, the wise chef might look for a forever guarantee like that extended by Cutco, which promises to replace the product if it ever breaks. Ever. The set pictured sells for $1,599.
Green Egg Ceramic Grill
How many times have you gone out in the spring to fire up the first hamburger of the season only to find your grill a rusty mess? The Big Green Egg is a ceramic-covered grill that carries a limited lifetime warranty against such circumstances. The egg pictured sells for $799, the optional table $215.
Peugeot Pepper Mill
Nothing sparks up a grilled dish like a grind of fresh pepper, but most mills gradually wear out. Should the grinding mechanism in a Peugeot mill fail, though, it carries a lifetime warranty. This Peugeot Elis u-Select Electric Pepper Mill can be purchased on Amazon for $67.68.
RedHead Hunting Socks
Holes are to socks as spots are to bananas; inevitable. Brave, then, are the souls at Bass Pro Shops that sell the RedHead Lifetime Guarantee Hunting Socks which, as the name says, will be replaced for free if they ever wear out. No more bare big toes, and all for only $9.99 a pair.
http://www.llbean.com/customerService/aboutLLBean/guarantee.html
http://www.thenorthface.com/en_US/contact-us/warrantyproduct-guarantee/
http://www.moen.com/consumer-support/warranty
http://www.jansport.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/VFStaticContentView?storeId=10203&emsName=warranty
http://www.tervis.com/guarantee
http://www.pelican.com/info/support-guarantee/
http://www.511tactical.com/customer-service/warranty/
http://drmartensforlife.com/
http://www.lupinepet.com/
https://www.xikar.com/warranty/
LL Bean
One of the clearest guarantees around comes from the clothing and outdoor recreation equipment company LL Bean. This guarantee has been in existence for over 100 years, which by contemporary standards means it might have first been written in stone tablets. The company states that their "products are guaranteed to give 100% satisfaction in every way," and that any product should be returned "at any time if it proves otherwise." There's no gray area here. No questions asked. That kind of guarantee certainly makes those prices seem a little more reasonable.
Similar outdoor retailers such as The North Face, Outdoor Research, Filson, and Patagonia have impeccable guarantees on their merchandise as well.
Aldi
Aldi is one of the cheapest grocery stores in the country, but that doesn't mean they sacrifice quality. The retailer offers a double guarantee on their products. That means if customers are not 100% satisfied with their Aldi purchases, the store will replace that product and refund their money.
Costco
Costco states clearly on their website that they "will refund your membership fee in full at any time if you are dissatisfied." So it's nice to know you won't be tied down to the warehouse club if you feel that your fifty-five bucks have been spent in vain. But what about the stuff you buy there?
Costco has an amazing return policy for being such a behemoth of a retailer. You can return almost anything at any time for a full refund. Literally, the only items that Costco won't accept are "televisions, projectors, computers, cameras, camcorders, touchscreen tablets, MP3 players and cellular phones" — and even then, only after 90 days.
Darn Tough Vermont
Darn Tough makes socks. Really nice ones at that. And they stand by their products with a superb lifetime guarantee. Their website states that "If our socks are not the most comfortable, durable and best fitting socks you have ever owned, return them for another pair, or your money back. No strings. No conditions. For life."
They even state that if you are actually capable of wearing through a set of their socks that they'll send you a brand new pair for free. Now that's a guarantee! And quite possibly a reason worth spending some extra money for your next set of foot coverings.
Craftsman
Craftsman will repair or replace your tools for free if you aren't completely satisfied. You won't even need your receipt. It's that simple. So next time you are in the market for a new wrench or ratchet set, Craftsman just might give you the best bang for your buck knowing that this guarantee is in your back pocket.
Some customers were having problems with their local store honoring warranties back in 2009 but Sears gave a great clarification here.
Tupperware
Ever broken one of your plastic leftover containers? Go with the name brand and you’ll have a lifetime warranty against any sort of cracking, chipping, peeling, or breaking. And the return is simple. Just call 1-800-TUPPERWARE for a totally free replacement. Your spaghetti will always have a resting place in the fridge thanks to this sweet guarantee.
Briggs and Riley Luggage
If you've traveled more than ten times in your life, chances are the airline has broken your luggage at least once. Guaranteeing luggage is quite a feat, but Briggs and Riley do just that, including coverage for rough baggage handlers! If your luggage is ever broken, even by the airline, they will repair it free of charge. It might be the most you've ever paid for a bag, but it'll be the last one you'll ever have to buy.
Jansport
If you're in need of a backpack, Jansport might be a good option. That's because if your pack ever breaks down you can send it to them for repair. If they can't repair it, they'll give you a new pack or a refund. There are no caveats, and the guarantee is for life.
Honorable Mentions
Carvana
Used cars, especially those bought online, don't come with guarantees — unless you're shopping at Carvana.com. If you purchase a car with them you can return it anytime within seven days for any reason.
Zippo
Zippo will repair your lighter if it breaks, even if you bought it over fifty years ago. They have step by step instructions on sending it in for repair.
Cutco
If ever you aren't happy with your experience with any Cutco knives, they will correct the problem or replace the product. They call it their "forever guarantee."
Tervis
Tervis make those incredibly thick plastic cups. And if you ever have an issue, their lifetime guarantee will replace your mug via their simple return process.
Vermont Teddy Bears
If you’re looking for a furry gift for your sweetheart, the Vermont Teddy Bear warranty should put your mind at ease. If anything ever happens, including a dog attack (seriously), they’ll nurse your bear back to health for free.
Winds turn them inside out, latches break, fabric tears; the life of an umbrella is a hard one. The Davek SOLO is pricy at $99, but very stylish. With its unconditional lifetime warranty, you should be able to count on staying dry through whatever nature hurls at you.
Briggs & Riley Luggage
Oh, the abuse an airline can wreak on a poor suitcase -- the tumbling, slinging and cramming. Frequent flyers might want to consider investing in luggage from Briggs & Riley, which warranties its bags for a lifetime; it will repair them for free should they ever break. Of course, such quality doesn't come free; this Explore 25 Upright will set you back $335.
Tilley Airflo Hat
In rain and sleet and baking heat, a man's hat takes the worst abuse from the sun and weather. To safeguard one's head, none is a better value than the famous $79 Tilley Airflo hat for men. The chapeau is ventilated for the summer outdoors, crushable and highly durable, and best of all, comes with a lifetime guarantee.
Cutco Cutlery
Every slice, every dice, every chop and every drop is one more threat to your fine cutlery. When knife shopping, the wise chef might look for a forever guarantee like that extended by Cutco, which promises to replace the product if it ever breaks. Ever. The set pictured sells for $1,599.
Green Egg Ceramic Grill
How many times have you gone out in the spring to fire up the first hamburger of the season only to find your grill a rusty mess? The Big Green Egg is a ceramic-covered grill that carries a limited lifetime warranty against such circumstances. The egg pictured sells for $799, the optional table $215.
Peugeot Pepper Mill
Nothing sparks up a grilled dish like a grind of fresh pepper, but most mills gradually wear out. Should the grinding mechanism in a Peugeot mill fail, though, it carries a lifetime warranty. This Peugeot Elis u-Select Electric Pepper Mill can be purchased on Amazon for $67.68.
RedHead Hunting Socks
Holes are to socks as spots are to bananas; inevitable. Brave, then, are the souls at Bass Pro Shops that sell the RedHead Lifetime Guarantee Hunting Socks which, as the name says, will be replaced for free if they ever wear out. No more bare big toes, and all for only $9.99 a pair.
http://www.llbean.com/customerService/aboutLLBean/guarantee.html
http://www.thenorthface.com/en_US/contact-us/warrantyproduct-guarantee/
http://www.moen.com/consumer-support/warranty
http://www.jansport.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/VFStaticContentView?storeId=10203&emsName=warranty
http://www.tervis.com/guarantee
http://www.pelican.com/info/support-guarantee/
http://www.511tactical.com/customer-service/warranty/
http://drmartensforlife.com/
http://www.lupinepet.com/
https://www.xikar.com/warranty/
LL Bean
One of the clearest guarantees around comes from the clothing and outdoor recreation equipment company LL Bean. This guarantee has been in existence for over 100 years, which by contemporary standards means it might have first been written in stone tablets. The company states that their "products are guaranteed to give 100% satisfaction in every way," and that any product should be returned "at any time if it proves otherwise." There's no gray area here. No questions asked. That kind of guarantee certainly makes those prices seem a little more reasonable.
Similar outdoor retailers such as The North Face, Outdoor Research, Filson, and Patagonia have impeccable guarantees on their merchandise as well.
Aldi
Aldi is one of the cheapest grocery stores in the country, but that doesn't mean they sacrifice quality. The retailer offers a double guarantee on their products. That means if customers are not 100% satisfied with their Aldi purchases, the store will replace that product and refund their money.
Costco
Costco states clearly on their website that they "will refund your membership fee in full at any time if you are dissatisfied." So it's nice to know you won't be tied down to the warehouse club if you feel that your fifty-five bucks have been spent in vain. But what about the stuff you buy there?
Costco has an amazing return policy for being such a behemoth of a retailer. You can return almost anything at any time for a full refund. Literally, the only items that Costco won't accept are "televisions, projectors, computers, cameras, camcorders, touchscreen tablets, MP3 players and cellular phones" — and even then, only after 90 days.
Darn Tough Vermont
Darn Tough makes socks. Really nice ones at that. And they stand by their products with a superb lifetime guarantee. Their website states that "If our socks are not the most comfortable, durable and best fitting socks you have ever owned, return them for another pair, or your money back. No strings. No conditions. For life."
They even state that if you are actually capable of wearing through a set of their socks that they'll send you a brand new pair for free. Now that's a guarantee! And quite possibly a reason worth spending some extra money for your next set of foot coverings.
Craftsman
Craftsman will repair or replace your tools for free if you aren't completely satisfied. You won't even need your receipt. It's that simple. So next time you are in the market for a new wrench or ratchet set, Craftsman just might give you the best bang for your buck knowing that this guarantee is in your back pocket.
Some customers were having problems with their local store honoring warranties back in 2009 but Sears gave a great clarification here.
Tupperware
Ever broken one of your plastic leftover containers? Go with the name brand and you’ll have a lifetime warranty against any sort of cracking, chipping, peeling, or breaking. And the return is simple. Just call 1-800-TUPPERWARE for a totally free replacement. Your spaghetti will always have a resting place in the fridge thanks to this sweet guarantee.
Briggs and Riley Luggage
If you've traveled more than ten times in your life, chances are the airline has broken your luggage at least once. Guaranteeing luggage is quite a feat, but Briggs and Riley do just that, including coverage for rough baggage handlers! If your luggage is ever broken, even by the airline, they will repair it free of charge. It might be the most you've ever paid for a bag, but it'll be the last one you'll ever have to buy.
Jansport
If you're in need of a backpack, Jansport might be a good option. That's because if your pack ever breaks down you can send it to them for repair. If they can't repair it, they'll give you a new pack or a refund. There are no caveats, and the guarantee is for life.
Honorable Mentions
Carvana
Used cars, especially those bought online, don't come with guarantees — unless you're shopping at Carvana.com. If you purchase a car with them you can return it anytime within seven days for any reason.
Zippo
Zippo will repair your lighter if it breaks, even if you bought it over fifty years ago. They have step by step instructions on sending it in for repair.
Cutco
If ever you aren't happy with your experience with any Cutco knives, they will correct the problem or replace the product. They call it their "forever guarantee."
Tervis
Tervis make those incredibly thick plastic cups. And if you ever have an issue, their lifetime guarantee will replace your mug via their simple return process.
Vermont Teddy Bears
If you’re looking for a furry gift for your sweetheart, the Vermont Teddy Bear warranty should put your mind at ease. If anything ever happens, including a dog attack (seriously), they’ll nurse your bear back to health for free.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
The word is...
OK, so coffee shops & recovery... got it.
How can I become a better father? I will send her a card each week.
How can I ???
Small steps.
How can I become a better father? I will send her a card each week.
How can I ???
Small steps.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Ok, 3 days since my last entry. Not bad (for me).
Alot has transpired.
And yet, nothing changes.
I see a whole different side to things these days.
and lots to figure out...
I am determined to enjoy more of life. I need to learn things. It's a core piece of who I am.
Let's see how it goes.
I am going to begin a company who sells ONLY lifetime guarentted products & also custom clothing for BHM's & BBW's.
Also, a monthly mixer somewhere.
Lots to decide.
Alot has transpired.
And yet, nothing changes.
I see a whole different side to things these days.
and lots to figure out...
I am determined to enjoy more of life. I need to learn things. It's a core piece of who I am.
Let's see how it goes.
I am going to begin a company who sells ONLY lifetime guarentted products & also custom clothing for BHM's & BBW's.
Also, a monthly mixer somewhere.
Lots to decide.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Inaugural Post!
Well, after much procrastination, I finally am going to attempt to do this as often as I can.
My view of the world is different.
Simpler. Cleaner.
Don't over-complicate the facts. NOTHING is as dire as it seems.
If we can take a breath between freak outs, maybe it can be seen in a better light.
Let's try that...
Someone has cut you off. Road rage or acceptance?
Maybe their kid is sick, boss on their ass, or a thousand other things.
Maybe they are an ass.
Either way, the road rage is unneeded.
Let them get ahead of you on the road. They will depart your life fast enough.
Then you can enjoy the time with your family & friends. And not describing the incident to everyone you encounter helps to reduce stress.
My view of the world is different.
Simpler. Cleaner.
Don't over-complicate the facts. NOTHING is as dire as it seems.
If we can take a breath between freak outs, maybe it can be seen in a better light.
Let's try that...
Someone has cut you off. Road rage or acceptance?
Maybe their kid is sick, boss on their ass, or a thousand other things.
Maybe they are an ass.
Either way, the road rage is unneeded.
Let them get ahead of you on the road. They will depart your life fast enough.
Then you can enjoy the time with your family & friends. And not describing the incident to everyone you encounter helps to reduce stress.
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