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: More dependable than the rechargeable model
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the third Wahl Groomsman I have purchased. The first was battery operated, and lasted 15 years. It worked fine until the on-off switch wore out. The second was a Wahl Groomsman rechargeable which I bought a few months ago. It wouldn't hold a charge for more than a couple of weeks, so I bought this Wahl 9906-717 Groomsman battery operated model. This one works as well as my first Wahl did, and the batteries last a long time. They have already lasted longer than a charge on the rechargeable model did. Both this one and the rechargeable model have the same exterior shell, and the attachments are identical. However, I believe the new battery operated Wahl Groomsman will last just as long as my first Wahl Groomsman. I would recommend only the battery operated model.Customer Review: Lasted 2 years
Summary: 4 Stars
Worked nicely for the last 2 years. In the last couple of months, the motor didn't turn on. If I took the blades off, I could get the motor to start again by moving the very small metal dowel-looking pin that sticks out from the motor and makes the blades move. It was annoying to do this every time I wanted to shave, but it worked for a few weeks and the motor was running strong once I got it started. Now the motor won't start at all.
I'm thinking of buying the same model again (even though it seems to be made cheaply) because:
1) I don't have any confidence from reading other reviews that the more expensive models will last any longer or much longer.
2) For the price ($15 on Amazon), lasting 2 years comes out to less than $1 a month.
Customer Review: Great if you want to buy a new one every 1-2 yrs
Summary: 2 Stars
I've unfortunately been using Wahl beard trimmers for 15 years and can't seem to find a good alternative. When they work, they're great, fast, precise, etc. The problem is that whether you buy the rechargeable or battery-powered models, they fail quickly. Main problem (and I've had over 10 of them): they fail to hold a charge after a while regardless of the model. 2nd problem: the main foil (blade) points chip easily when dropped. On three occassions I didn't realize that the tips of a few of the foil points had broken off and on each of those times, I cut myself with the uneven blade (blood, etc). These are poorly made machines, made to be used for short period of time and then tossed.Customer Review: Great deal. Replaceable batteries extends the life of the trimmer
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had a beard for the last 13 years, and have gone through almost a dozen beard trimmers.
The batteries typically die in less then a year (my fault, I don't keep these things plugged into the wall all the time). Replacing the internal battery is always too expensive. The other parts usually work fine!
This trimmer solves the battery problem by allowing you to use your own batteries. This really extends the life of the trimmer.
I use rechargeable NiMH batteries (which are less powerful then standard alkaline batteries), and the trimmer works fine. It's powerful enough, and I don't need to waste another set of alkalines.
Customer Review: Was looking to replace a same brand
Summary: 1 Stars
This was NOT it, this thing will not trim wet rice,thread, spider webs. And is like mentioned SCREAMING loud. Built cheap compared to my intended replacement,'The Performer'. From the same company, unbelievable. The good one has lasted for years, many, many, many uses it deserves the rest. This one they should quit selling, and for more money. Buy The Performer, MUCH better value. I am off to beg for an exchange.
~Edit:Follow-up 3/22/09 Finally, after 2-3 weeks I got a response to my repeated emails. Maybe Wahl will correct this. So far, Amazon has been WAY more upstanding, and willing to help.