Would y'all buy these FSMs?

[Skorpyo]

It says their a reproduction, and I am a bit hesitant, but it would be nice to have a full set of FSMs, even if they are copies.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1989-Jeep-Repair-Shop-Manual-Set-Wrangler-Cherokee-Wagoneer-Comanche-Grand/361527304221?_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3Dd5ca169431ae45c092b1af6bb75fee28%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D14%26sd%3D361527304221&_trkparms=pageci%253A8e6c7736-55c9-11e7-a7a9-74dbd1a0072b%257Cparentrq%253Ac6073ddf15c0a9c12f1a64d6fffcd4d4%257Ciid%253A1

 

Thoughts?

 

Tim

[DesertRat1991]

Here's the reply I got when I contacted them through their website back in April:

 

 

Hello,

 

Can you please explain the physical differences between your Original Manuals and "reprint" offerings?   I couldn't find pictures of the actual product for sale on your website.  Am I correct that the original set is comprised of 3 bound, hard copy books?  How are the reprinted sets prepared?  

 

Thanks

 

 

 

Hello,

 

Both the originals and reprints are 3 bound hard copy books.  Both are paperback.  The reprint set is printed and is of excellent quality.  We make it here in house.  Both the originals and reprints come with a 14-day return guarantee.  The links you provided are indeed actual photos of both products.

 

Melanie

Faoxn Auto Literature

 

[Pete M]

digital versions exist out there in the ether, but I really prefer the old paperback filled with page markers and greasy fingerprints.

[Minuit]

The paperback reprints aren't super durable in my experience. Be gentle with them or the bindings will start to separate. The quality of the actual prints are just fine though.

[sinkrun]

Pretty impresive feedback I say go for it.

[jpnjim]

I paid less than that for the originals,

I'd hold out for originals for that price,

 

but if you can't wait, a money back guarantee is good,

though shipping back and forth on 3 books if you don't like them might put a damper on the refund a little.

[DirtyComanche]

Doesn't seem like a bad price.  Rockauto sells them too (Bishko is the brand), but they're more money than that.  I'd assume these are exactly the same.

[Jeep Driver]

I paid less than that for the originals,

I'd hold out for originals for that price,

 

but if you can't wait, a money back guarantee is good,

though shipping back and forth on 3 books if you don't like them might put a damper on the refund a little.

"Media Mail"

 

USPS has special rates for media. My wife is a librarian, she ships a lot of books, tapes, CDs....etc...

 

$2 to $3 for those three books..........cheap, and most folks don't know to ask for it.

[HOrnbrod]

I paid less than that for the originals,

I'd hold out for originals for that price,

 

^^ This. As with everything else, I prefer a decent set of originals. Be patient, they are always popping up on Ebay and elsewhere.

[Pete M]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1989-Jeep-Original-Service-Shop-Manual-4-Volume-Set-Wrangler-Cherokee-Comanche-/371988144344?hash=item569c38a0d8:g:OiYAAOSwvjdZSXeu&vxp=mtr

[Skorpyo]

Thanks! I bought these today. Appreciate the heads up on a good price and originals to boot.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1989-Jeep-Original-Service-Shop-Manual-4-Volume-Set-Wrangler-Cherokee-Comanche-/371988144344?hash=item569c38a0d8:g:OiYAAOSwvjdZSXeu&vxp=mtr