Wahl 9906-717 Groomsman Cordless/Battery Operated Beard and Mustache Trimmer
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Customer Reviews of Wahl 9906-717 Groomsman Cordless/Battery Operated Beard and Mustache Trimmer
Customer Review: Okay . . . but as not good as they used to be
Summary: 3 Stars
I have been using cordless/battery operated Wahl beard trimmers for years and years. The last one I bought was sturdy and lasted me nearly 13 years. I recently picked up a newer version in a local store and it was a piece of junk compared to previous models, especially the cheap flimsy blade attachments. As the blade was a different size, I couldn't use the sturdier, older attachments on the new trimmer blade either.
So, I returned that one and ordered this model from Amazon - which, based on the photos, looked like it was a bit sturdier (and perhaps a slighlty older model than is now available in retail stores).
While it is not quite as nice as my 13 year old Wahl trimmer, it is much better than any I could find in the local stores AND my old sturdy attachments fit his new trimmer body. (The attachments that came with this model are not as solid/easy to use as my older ones, but better than those that came with new one from the store.)
If you think you'll need a new trimmer in the near future, I would recommend buying this while it is still available. Wahl should be ashamed of the new stuff it is producing (like most manufacturers these days).
Customer Review: Still Working
Summary: 5 Stars
In the past, I would purchase cheap trimmers and discard them after a few months when they get dull and not function as well as they use to. I found that it was more cost efficient for me to do this rather than buy an expensive trimmer that eventually degrades in performance after a while. I bought this relatively cheap Wahl 9906-717 Groomsman with the intension of using it for about 6 months and discarding it after it loses its sharpness.
Fast forward two years later, and this little gadget is still going strong. I use it every 2-3 days to trim my goatee. It is as sharp and doesn't pull hair (which is a sign that it's time to throw out). The motor is still fast and it performs just like the day I bought it. I didn't really keep up with the maintenance of oiling the blade, I probably did it around 3 times in 2 years. I will continue to use this razor until it finally stops working and then buy the same model.
Customer Review: Terrible Product
Summary: 1 Stars
- Stopped working after three uses. I switched the batteries and nothing happened. I applied oil like some other people mentioned and still nothing.
- Attachments are all made of cheap plastic.
- The 6-position guide trimmer slides between the various positions as you are shaving due to the cheap plastic construct.
- Wahl's "limited warranty" on this product:
"If your Wahl product fails to operate satisfactorily... Wahl will, at our option, repair or replace it and return it to you... [you are to] mail your product prepaid... [and] enclose a check or money order in the amount of $6.50."
In other words, you are to pay for shipping both ways and include a $6.50 fee, all of which will add up to more than the price of this product.
An overall excellent experience. Please not the sarcasm in that previous statement.
Customer Review: Does the Job...Very well....
Summary: 5 Stars
We purchased this item for thinning my boyfriends goatee. I have to say it works wonders, almost too good. If you are not careful it will trim alittle more than what you want to trim off. So, I would suggest testing it before you start trimming your face, as you might trim a lot more than what you actually want to.
The additional components that come with this trimmer are really not very sturdy, they are plastic and are very hard to snap onto the actual trimmer. But if you use the bigger component it has a 5 settings that you can choose from for trimming and this is the only attachment that we use.
If you are looking for something cheap and that will thin a mustache or goatee, I would suggest this one. We do not use this item for trimming we just use it for thinning. It does what it is suppose to, for the price.
Customer Review: Best Buy
Summary: 5 Stars
I read countless reviews on beard trimmers and settled on this one. For such a low price this product does a remarkably good job. My first time using it, I started at position # 6. Finally, I settled on position number 1 (shorter beard). I use it every Sunday and when I go to work every Monday I look and feel well-groomed.
One thing to point out. When I installed the batteries I thought the unit had a manufacturing defect. It "appears" that the second battery does not seat itself well in the battery compartment. Don't be concerned though, the battery cover will fit right back on as it should and the product works fine.
I've used the product for about 2 months now and am very pleased. I'm also very happy I did not spend more on a "fancier" trimmer. I cannot imagine any of them working any better than this.
Buy with confidence.