Used KAM Snap Press??? - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

MamaButtercup · 04-25-2013, 04:47 PM

I have an opportunity to buy a KAM snap press for $75 ppd. The seller says it's in good working order and there aren't any quirky issues. My question is this: does anyone have one that could tell me if this is something that is worth it to buy used, or that I should just bite the bullet and get new?

musicmom2x · 04-25-2013, 04:50 PM

dont they have these at walmart for like $24.99?

MamaButtercup · 04-25-2013, 04:55 PM

Lol, uh... I don't think so. Not this brand, for sure. KAM is pretty much the industry standard for snaps at this point. A new one would be about $100+.

3 ladybugs · 04-25-2013, 05:06 PM

Barge as I am not in this board normally.

I have a Kam snap press and I think as long as you have all pieces (2 snap heads and the base for the backer, 4 wrenches) and the press looks complete then you should be good. Not much could go wrong with them except for they may need a bit of oil.

Good luck! It sounds like a great deal.

Only · 04-25-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 3 ladybugs

Barge as I am not in this board normally.

I have a Kam snap press and I think as long as you have all pieces (2 snap heads and the base for the backer, 4 wrenches) and the press looks complete then you should be good. Not much could go wrong with them except for they may need a bit of oil.

Good luck! It sounds like a great deal.

This.

It's a decent deal, I'd go for it. They definitely keep their value, and unless you wait for a coop I don't think you'll find one much cheaper. Mine from a coop was about $65 total, not much cheaper.

MamaButtercup · 04-26-2013, 10:54 AM

There is a coop going on, but by the time I paid for shipping it would be about the same, plus this one has already been modified to have an extended handle. I went ahead and bought it, and it turns out the lady selling it is SUPER nice and is throwing in a bunch of snaps for me, too. So glad I went ahead! And thanks for the info, ladies! Glad to hear they keep their value well!

GeekyTushie · 04-29-2013, 04:00 PM

I love my KAM press! and $75 sounds like a great deal. I say go for it.

rellasmommy · 06-14-2013, 09:48 PM

Is there a big difference?

MamaButtercup · 06-16-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rellasmommy

Is there a big difference?

Between what?

04-25-2013, 04:47 PM	#1
MamaButtercup Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 75 My Mood:	Used KAM Snap Press??? I have an opportunity to buy a KAM snap press for $75 ppd. The seller says it's in good working order and there aren't any quirky issues. My question is this: does anyone have one that could tell me if this is something that is worth it to buy used, or that I should just bite the bullet and get new? Last edited by MamaButtercup; 04-25-2013 at 04:49 PM. Reason: Spelling correction

04-25-2013, 04:50 PM	#2
musicmom2x Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 741 Ratings: 34 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Used KAM Snap Press??? dont they have these at walmart for like $24.99? __________________ "SMother" to Dinker, Shooey & Guh

04-25-2013, 04:55 PM	#3
MamaButtercup Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 75 My Mood:	Re: Used KAM Snap Press??? Lol, uh... I don't think so. Not this brand, for sure. KAM is pretty much the industry standard for snaps at this point. A new one would be about $100+.

04-25-2013, 05:06 PM	#4
3 ladybugs Registered Users Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,084 Ratings: 7 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Used KAM Snap Press??? Barge as I am not in this board normally. I have a Kam snap press and I think as long as you have all pieces (2 snap heads and the base for the backer, 4 wrenches) and the press looks complete then you should be good. Not much could go wrong with them except for they may need a bit of oil. Good luck! It sounds like a great deal. __________________ Jennifer (37) - Wife since 12/2003 with 5 children - 3 waiting for me in heaven , and 2 delighting me everyday ! Lymphoma survivor and mother to baby born post pelvic radiation!

04-26-2013, 10:54 AM	#6
MamaButtercup Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 75 My Mood:	Re: Used KAM Snap Press??? There is a coop going on, but by the time I paid for shipping it would be about the same, plus this one has already been modified to have an extended handle. I went ahead and bought it, and it turns out the lady selling it is SUPER nice and is throwing in a bunch of snaps for me, too. So glad I went ahead! And thanks for the info, ladies! Glad to hear they keep their value well!