Old clippers finally died mid-fade yesterday. Fixed or replace?

My Wahl Seniors stopped mid-buzz on a client in Royal Oak, just died after 8 years of daily use. I ended up grabbing my backup corded clippers to finish the fade, but now i'm debating if I should rebuild the old ones or just drop $150 on a new set. Anyone else deal with a tool failure that forced you to decide between fixing or upgrading?

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elizabeth_king14d ago

I've noticed this is how it goes with so many things these days - we're caught between fixing what we have or just replacing it. My husband has a pair of work boots he's resoled three times now because they fit right and feel broken in, and every cobbler tells him the same thing about the sole being shot. But you can't buy that comfort in a box. Your clippers after 8 years are probably the same - you know that weight, that balance, maybe even the little quirk where you have to angle them just so. Sometimes a new tool has its own problems you didn't bargain for. I'd say if the motor and cord are the trouble, fix them. If the whole housing is cracked or the blade mount is worn out, let them go.

palmer.zara14d ago

New tool has its own problems" haha yeah like learning a whole new clipper personality while someone's half-shaved!

hannah_williams14d ago

Man, that's rough. Getting stuck mid-fade is the worst feeling, especially when you've got a client waiting. I've had my Andis Masters die on me in the middle of a busy Saturday, and it really throws off your whole flow. For me, it usually comes down to how bad the damage is. If it's just a motor or a wire, I'd probably fix them since you know how they feel in your hand. But if the blades are shot too, sometimes it's just easier to grab a fresh set and start over.