Has anyone purchased Milwaukee tools from Walmart, despite knowing they aren't an authorized dealer? I bought an M12 Sander at a great price, but I later found out about the dealer issues and I'm worried about the warranty. Can anyone share their experiences with warranty claims for Milwaukee tools bought through Walmart?
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There is Zero Warranty whether sold by "Walmart" or a Third Party Seller as Walmart is Not an Authorized Milwaukee DEALER. I reach out to Milwaukee again and they advise there is no warranty unless purchased from An Authorized Milwaukee Dealer (same for anything sold via "Amazon") Bought a 2 pack of M18 5 Ah Batteries and 1 won't charge and the Warranty Requires a Sales Reciept from a Milwaukee Dealer which Walmart is NOT!
If you buy Milwaukee tools from Walmart, you might not have a warranty since they use third-party sellers. The warranty is tied to the date of manufacture, not the purchase date, so it’s a bit of a gamble. The main issue is that Walmart doesn't handle returns or warranty claims for items sold by these sellers, so you're left in a tough spot if something goes wrong.
Honestly, I feel like as long as the tool is solid, I’d be okay with taking the risk for a cheaper price. I’ve never had to use a warranty on my tools, so it’s not my top priority. That said, if I were you, I'd keep the receipt just in case since people have had mixed experiences with warranty claims from places like Walmart.
The warranty usually applies based on the manufacturing date for these tools, even if you buy them from an unauthorized seller like Walmart. When you get the tool, check its serial number online to see if it’s genuine and what warranty applies. But remember, if you file a warranty claim without proof of purchase, they might deny it since it wasn't bought from an authorized dealer.