Ontel Products GOPMO2 Deluxe Gopher Pick Up and Reaching Tool Set
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Ontel Products GOPMO2 Deluxe Gopher Pick Up and Reaching Tool Set
Customer Review: pick up tool
Summary: 3 Stars
The tool was fairly sturdy but I found the same product a week later for half the price!Customer Review: Gopher- no replacement parts?!
Summary: 2 Stars
When I saw the tv ads for the Gopher I knew it was just what I needed and my husband ordered the deluxe set for me. I used them constantly to reach and grab things as I have a herniated disk in my lower back and am not supposed to bend over or reach above my head. I gave one to my grandfather and used the other one until the cable snapped about a year later(the locking mechanism broke first). Just like others have shared here, this product is not able to pick up 5 lbs. and the suction cups are always coming unscrewed. We replaced both (so I can have one upstairs and down), only buying 1 Gopher. I recently accidentally stepped on the Gopher and broke one of the suction cups and am disappointed there is no replacement part available. I will try gluing it back on as I don't feel like investing in another one at this time or buying another EZ Reacher by Arcoa(at $20) since they are not as convenient. I bought the EZ Reacher from the local hardware store when I couldn't find any Gophers and I liked it's heavy-duty capability. The suction cups are bolted on and there is no inner cable that can break. However, it does not have a locking mechanism and can't be folded. Finally, it would be nice for such a useful tool as the Gopher (or any of its counterparts) to be better designed and more reliable, but I guess that's asking too much of a "bargain" tool.Customer Review: Useful But Flimsy
Summary: 2 Stars
The Gopher is a useful tool idea that can use some product enhancement. It is nice that it folds for easier storage. It allows you to reach for items in hard-to-reach places. Small items can be retrieved from high shelves with ease. It is rated to lift five pounds, but I don't trust it that much. The heavier the item, the more strain on your wrist and on the Gopher.I tried using the Gopher to replace a light bulb. Seems like this would be the ideal tool to grab the bulb from a ceiling fixture and replace it. Not so. The locking mechanism doesn't grip tightly enough. You can loosen the bulb, but as the bulb loosens, so does the Gopher's grip. I was also unable to tighten the replacement bulb sufficiently. The locking grip didn't hold and it was too difficult rotating the Gopher while maintaining pressure on the pistol grip.
The bottom line for me, the Gopher is a handy tool for reaching small, light, non-fragile items. It is a definite boon for people who are forced to be sedentary. It does not do the trick, however, for heavy items or items requiring a tight grip.
Customer Review: Breaks...
Summary: 2 Stars
I recieved a Ontel Products GOPMO2 Deluxe Gopher Pick Up and Reaching Tool Set for Christmas of 2009 and it broke in July of 2010. My Mom has owned 3 Deluxe Gopher Pick Up and Reaching Tools in a 2 year period. I even tried to fix one of her Deluxe Gopher Pick Up and Reaching Tools that had a suction cup on the end that kept falling off, that the 30 day warranty was up on. I used a bit longer screw since the other one flew into the unknown when it broke and to try to get a better connection. I also used super glue with the longer screw and it broke again 3 days later. I would NOT reccomend this Deluxe Gopher Pick Up and Reaching Tool . There are better Deluxe Gopher Pick Up and Reaching Tools out there to purchase. The Deluxe Gopher Pick Up and Reaching Tool seems to always break after the 30 day warranty has expired. Amazon.com has much better grabbers for sale.Customer Review: DISAPPOINTMENT
Summary: 2 Stars
I ACTUALLY LOVED THIS WHEN I FIRST GOT IT. THE LOCKING FEATURE WAS THE BIGGEST ADVANTAGE.
I GOT ONE FOR CHRISTMAS, AT THE END OF FEB. IT FELL APART. THE SUCTION CUPS FELL OF AND THE SCREWS WENT FLYING - COULDN'T FIND THEM. I TRIED SUPER GLUING THE PCS BACK TOGETHER - NO HELP. I BOUGHT ANOTHER ONE IN MAY OF THIS YEAR AT WALGREENS AND A MONTH LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THAT ONE. THEY NEED TO BE MADE STRONGER!!!!!!! PLEASE REDESIGN AND TRY AGAIN.
THANKS,VIRGINIA SALTER