do not buy from gerbers

[foweler]

So you, of your own will, join a class and now it's the poor fool who has agreed to teach this classes responsibility to swat any gear you might choose to buy, no matter how far removed he might be at any given time in the course of his normal life during your moment of purchase and/or use, out of your hand before you use it in an inappropriate way?

How do you see the future supply of willing JC teachers increasing under those conditions? What would they have to be paid to mitigate the risks involved?

 

[Smittenroade]

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I wouldn't suggest that...It would most likely cost more for court fees than the damages are worth. Anyways, it sucks to get bad service even rude service. Many companies these days think they are too big to be effected by one customer. Especially banks and insurance companies.

They apparently didn't realise you are a member of BackYardChickens Forum I'll spread the word around, a company with terrible service shouldn't be doing business. Maybe you should call corporate if you already haven't, Im sure they would LOVE to hear about the bad service lol they would probably turn over the whole store.

BTW people stop blaming everyone for the mistake. He was the one who bought the coveralls and didn't check them. If he died it would have been him paying the price, no one else. You make bad decisions and YOU suffer the consequences. No offense to the OP, just a fact of reality. All he can do now is learn from his mistakes.

 

[Frosty]

My sister was in a welding class in the 70's and caught her panyhose on fire, so don't wear those when you are welding either!

I never even heard of Gerbers, guess that's a good thing.

 

[dewey]

You caught on fire??? Are you under age by chance (like in a highschool course)?
edit to shorten!lol

 

[GoToLeep]

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WOW........ First...I believe that safety IS a part of a welding CLASS. And yes...it is the responsibility of the INSTRUCTOR to insure that proper safety techniques and wear are being utilized. Second....If I go into a SPECIALTY STORE for advice. I expect to get correct advice. Otherwise, don't advertise specialty. Just say we sell clothes. Example..you go into a plant nursery and ask for fertilizer. The salesperson sells you fertilizer that burns up your grass, shrubs, plants, etc. Is it your fault...maybe..you could have done more research before you went to the store, but you went to a store that SPECIALIZES in fertilizer, so you would expect to be given the correct advice.

I think Gerber should have apologized and refunded the price of the coveralls. The instructor will probably pay closer attention to safety details. And the OP will probably be more careful and aware when taking on new interests.

IMHO. Just my .02 cents.

 

[annaraven]

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WOW........ First...I believe that safety IS a part of a welding CLASS. And yes...it is the responsibility of the INSTRUCTOR to insure that proper safety techniques and wear are being utilized. Second....If I go into a SPECIALTY STORE for advice. I expect to get correct advice. Otherwise, don't advertise specialty. Just say we sell clothes. Example..you go into a plant nursery and ask for fertilizer. The salesperson sells you fertilizer that burns up your grass, shrubs, plants, etc. Is it your fault...maybe..you could have done more research before you went to the store, but you went to a store that SPECIALIZES in fertilizer, so you would expect to be given the correct advice.

I think Gerber should have apologized and refunded the price of the coveralls. The instructor will probably pay closer attention to safety details. And the OP will probably be more careful and aware when taking on new interests.

IMHO. Just my .02 cents.

 

[EweSheep]

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WOW........ First...I believe that safety IS a part of a welding CLASS. And yes...it is the responsibility of the INSTRUCTOR to insure that proper safety techniques and wear are being utilized. Second....If I go into a SPECIALTY STORE for advice. I expect to get correct advice. Otherwise, don't advertise specialty. Just say we sell clothes. Example..you go into a plant nursery and ask for fertilizer. The salesperson sells you fertilizer that burns up your grass, shrubs, plants, etc. Is it your fault...maybe..you could have done more research before you went to the store, but you went to a store that SPECIALIZES in fertilizer, so you would expect to be given the correct advice.

I think Gerber should have apologized and refunded the price of the coveralls. The instructor will probably pay closer attention to safety details. And the OP will probably be more careful and aware when taking on new interests.

IMHO. Just my .02 cents.

Exactly! My hubby took welding class and they do enforce safety as number one priority. Like I have said before, if he was sold a product that should not catch on fire while welding, the product was flawed or inferior by manufactorers and he SHOULD be able to return the product back to the store and say hey, you sold me a product that should not catch on fire and the store should at least comspensate for the mistake either by giving him a new suit OR offer him a better suit with the price differences.

It is somewhat like those children clothings, like sleepwear which they should have some kind of flame retardant (or Halloween costume) and if it says flame retardant, it should be fllame retardant. If your child got burned badly by those type of clothing, the trust of the product has been shot down and the company would be sued for false security of the product.

There are many variations of what actually the OP's needs are and what exactly he needs for his welding class. If the instructor said use Gerbers product, then the instructor had a trust toward that company that he feels safe using on himself and his students. If OP decides to cut corners, go cheap, never minding the certain type of material, then its his judgement and his call to buy that product knowingly that he would be at risk on fire.

 

[Royd]

Here's my take, from the point of view, that I will do everything in my power, to keep greedy lawyers out of the mix. Petty lawsuits are helping to destroy our society.

You are young, you weren't actually harmed and if you are only out $40, it's a very cheap price to pay, for a very valuable lesson.

#1: Don't be a sheep and just go with the flow. If you have a question, in your mind, about something, go to the internet....In your case, it's as simple as, proper welding gear or clothing, which, by the way, probably costs considerably more than $40.

#2: Now, that you are a little wiser, don't let anyone else, within your sphere of influence, make the same mistake.

 

[EweSheep]

Hubby did say that his welding gear cost him a good $200 and it's heavy but safety is paramount with him! You get what you pay for. $40 is too cheap for a protective gear.

 

[halo]

It is not the companies fault. Its one thing to ask for clothing that is fire retardant, or fire proof, which Im sure you did not do. Its a whole nuther to just tell someone its for welding class. Sometimes you just gotta take responsibility for your own actions. It was ultimately your responsibility to know what you needed to buy before you bought it.