Ladder purchase advice

04-30-2011, 12:30 PM	#1
jackpine Indentured Servant   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Grand Rapids Minnesota Posts: 124	Ladder purchase advice Looking for a 24 foot ladder but don't want to spend a bundle on one. Basic need is for general home owner maintenance and remodeling projects, not a contractors grade, use every day type needed. Any advice? Home depot has several in my price range of right around 200-250 or so.

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04-30-2011, 12:52 PM	#2
Jackofall1 Experienced     Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 2,801	Ladder purchase advice You should check craigs list before buying new, many deals to be had out there. Mark __________________ When its all said and done there is usually more said than done To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

04-30-2011, 12:53 PM	#3
jackpine Indentured Servant   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Grand Rapids Minnesota Posts: 124	Ladder purchase advice Quote: Originally Posted by Jackofall1 You should check craigs list before buying new, many deals to be had out there. Mark Good point, but I am far from a major city. I will though.

04-30-2011, 12:56 PM	#4
Jackofall1 Experienced     Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 2,801	Ladder purchase advice I just looked in my area and there are many many, but I am near a major. It might be worth a drive though, if you get a good enough deal Mark __________________ When its all said and done there is usually more said than done To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

04-30-2011, 01:02 PM	#5
jackpine Indentured Servant   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Grand Rapids Minnesota Posts: 124	Ladder purchase advice Quote: Originally Posted by Jackofall1 I just looked in my area and there are many many, but I am near a major. It might be worth a drive though, if you get a good enough deal Mark I just checked all the twin cities lists, many ladders on there, but it would cost me 100 dollars in gas to save 100 dollars!

04-30-2011, 01:15 PM	#6
Willie T Old School     Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Minds of moderate caliber ordinarily condemn everything which is beyond them. Posts: 3,065	Ladder purchase advice Too bad Craig's list isn't a viable alternative for you. About a month ago I got a brand new (still had the foam wrapped around the rungs) 22' Little Giant with optional work platform and adjustable extender leg for $150. __________________ "True eloquence consists in saying all that is necessary, and only that which is." François Duc de La Rochefoucauld Willie T

04-30-2011, 01:28 PM	#7
jackpine Indentured Servant   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Grand Rapids Minnesota Posts: 124	Ladder purchase advice I see that, there are many of them. Closest is a 26 ft rated at 250lbs, aluminum, and it is only 100 miles away. $150