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Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: yotetrapper30] #6289806
07/29/18 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted By: yotetrapper30
So, did you take the 2 traps from the kid and buy him better ones?


I had customers and my fellow tailgater came into possession of one of these traps, don't know if it was through the kid or he bought one.

Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: Rat Masterson] #6289809
07/29/18 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted By: Rat Masterson
Most dealers go to conventions for exposure and to talk face to face with customers. If people think conventions are money makers for dealers even when things are good they are dreaming. I also believe dealers will bend over backwards for kids. I would have told the kid to cut the chain off except for a link for tags. 110s don't need chains and are nothing but a potential entanglement. If I was that upset I would have had the kid show me where he got them and addressed it then and there.


There's another issue with this trap the fellow tailgater and I talked over after examining the trap closer. For kids, the chain is the least of his problems.

Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: Drifter] #6289810
07/29/18 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted By: Drifter
. . . If a persons intent was to inform them of the faulty chain why take it to a forum instead of to the man? Did he buy it from Duke trap or a vendor? Take the young trapper in tow and get the trap exchanged, problem solved and Duke trap will be informed.


Took it to the forum so Trapperman members attending the rondy would have a heads up.

As stated before, I don't know who he bought it from.

Couldn't take the young trapper in tow as my dog couldn't make sales while I was gone.

Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: Muskrat] #6289815
07/29/18 06:16 PM
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I have 150 or so Duke 110s and haven't had a problem, and they've caught me 1000s of rats. If there is change in quality it's news to me. Wasn't the Duke Company represented at the NTA, and if so talk about a perfect time to talk to the powers that be about a problem.

Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: Muskrat] #6289819
07/29/18 06:21 PM
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anyone know what walrus's eat??









Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: Muskrat] #6289821
07/29/18 06:23 PM
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Apparently some of you are taking this post as a heads up and you can decide for yourself whether or not you want to buy and replace the chain. Keep in mind I'm talking about a couple of traps. I have no idea if these represent all new #110s. This one was made in Vietnam. Weren't they made in Korea before? I never had an issue with Duke #110s prior to this. I also sell Duke #110s and recommend them to the younger trappers in our trapper ed classes.. Some of you interpret this post as a direct insult to Mr. Duke and for some unknown reason believe I must be on a mission to discredit the entire Duke Trap Company. Then there's a few of you who would've sold the trap to the kid without saying a word about the chain condition and file it under tough chit for the kid. Hopefully you aren't trapper ed instructors.

Here's the deal. Someone who is fair minded and has a young son or daughter in the 12 year-old range who traps, step forward. I will mail this trap to you. I want you to hand this trap to your young trapper and ask him/her to set it as they now do with their own #100/#110 size traps. If they don't use these traps, don't volunteer.

Come back to this thread and post the reaction your son/daughter had to setting this trap.

First PM I get with name/address I'll take that as our candidate. I will also post your T-man handle so all is on the table.

Like I said before, it's not just a chain issue for kids.

And for those who are getting their panties in a wad with this issue, get over it. This is a trapping forum. We are sharing information.

I've always put the kids first, and always will. They are our future.

Some of you just don't get that. Too busy looking out for number 1.

Oh, you can keep the trap.


Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: Muskrat] #6289831
07/29/18 06:39 PM
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I appreciate you letting us know about the 110's Muskrat. If I'm able to make it to the Ohio rondy I am planning on trying some 155's so I will be checking them out closely. Thanks for the heads up!


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: Catch22] #6289869
07/29/18 07:26 PM
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THE BEAV should analyze this conundrum and have final say on this unfortunate incident !! laugh

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Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: pcr2] #6290100
07/30/18 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted By: pcr2
anyone know what walrus's eat??

Mollusks! grin

Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: Muskrat] #6290121
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Originally Posted By: pcr2
anyone know what walrus's eat??


Originally Posted By: Muskrat
Apparently some of you are taking this post as a heads up and you can decide for yourself whether or not you want to buy and replace the chain. Keep in mind I'm talking about a couple of traps. I have no idea if these represent all new #110s. This one was made in Vietnam. Weren't they made in Korea before? I never had an issue with Duke #110s prior to this. I also sell Duke #110s and recommend them to the younger trappers in our trapper ed classes.. Some of you interpret this post as a direct insult to Mr. Duke and for some unknown reason believe I must be on a mission to discredit the entire Duke Trap Company. Then there's a few of you who would've sold the trap to the kid without saying a word about the chain condition and file it under tough chit for the kid. Hopefully you aren't trapper ed instructors.

Here's the deal. Someone who is fair minded and has a young son or daughter in the 12 year-old range who traps, step forward. I will mail this trap to you. I want you to hand this trap to your young trapper and ask him/her to set it as they now do with their own #100/#110 size traps. If they don't use these traps, don't volunteer.

Come back to this thread and post the reaction your son/daughter had to setting this trap.

First PM I get with name/address I'll take that as our candidate. I will also post your T-man handle so all is on the table.

Like I said before, it's not just a chain issue for kids.

And for those who are getting their panties in a wad with this issue, get over it. This is a trapping forum. We are sharing information.

I've always put the kids first, and always will. They are our future.

Some of you just don't get that. Too busy looking out for number 1.

Oh, you can keep the trap.



RATS

Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: Muskrat] #6290182
07/30/18 08:37 AM
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Why use chain at all? That is the first thing that I remove.

Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: Muskrat] #6290235
07/30/18 10:13 AM
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Muskrat, did you go talk with the vendor? Maybe they didn't even realize the faults in the chain. Surely, this wouldn't be the first time that has happened. Any time I have ever had an issue, Duke fixed it so why would a vendor knowingly peddle crap unless there were unaware? It makes no sense to me considering Duke was likely there. Guessing the duke booth would have been able to clear it up quickly.

You have the expertise, but unless you put it to use, it is wasted. I hope you sent the kid over to the Duke booth at the very least.


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Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: Muskrat] #6290302
07/30/18 11:53 AM
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Somebody bought the factory “seconds” and is trying to make his money back. I hate to say it but “buyer beware”. It’s unfortunate but he sold his junk to a kid. But if the price was right, the kid could swap out the chains or just use wire, and end up with a decent muskrat trap in the end.


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Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: Muskrat] #6290350
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I bought one from a kid myself, and the chain is the same way. It "seems" as if the kid was unloading them due to the faults. I don't know that to be true, but he sold several, and only presented them in ones and two's. Not even asking how many you might buy. I heard, "hey mister would you like to buy this trap for $3?" I thought it was odd that he didn't want it, and assumed someone probably gave it to him. He said it was too strong for him to set and didn't want it. I thought I'd just give it to another kid that came along. It got buried beneath several other traps a little while later, and I didn't notice it again until unpacking. Glad I didn't give it to anyone. I'll get it fixed though, and it'll help the next kid.


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Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: Teacher] #6290367
07/30/18 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted By: Teacher
Somebody bought the factory “seconds” and is trying to make his money back. I hate to say it but “buyer beware”. It’s unfortunate but he sold his junk to a kid. But if the price was right, the kid could swap out the chains or just use wire, and end up with a decent muskrat trap in the end.


Here's the trap in question.





Anyone recognize the tag?



Notice how these jaws close?

For comparative purposes, a Duke #110 out of my trapline supply inventory, purchased maybe two years ago? Made in Korea stamped on the dog. The trap above has made in Vietnam stamped on the dog.




Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: cfowler] #6290370
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Originally Posted By: cfowler
I bought one from a kid myself, and the chain is the same way. It "seems" as if the kid was unloading them due to the faults. I don't know that to be true, but he sold several, and only presented them in ones and two's. . . .


Okay, now it makes sense how the neighboring tailgater came into possession of the trap. We didn't have a good chance to look it over good until the kid was long gone.

Maybe these traps weren't even being sold by a vendor at the rondy.


Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: Muskrat] #6290375
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kid pawned em off on all of ya's and is sittin home countin his money wilst you guys feel sorry for him.meanwhile his moms wodering where fifi's chain is. whistle









Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: Muskrat] #6290377
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Originally Posted By: Muskrat

Maybe these traps weren't even being sold by a vendor at the rondy.


I think we'll hear from someone if they were. I heard the kid selling someone over from me one shortly after I bought one. It was towards evening, after the buildings were closed and things were settling down, I believe.


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Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: pcr2] #6290380
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Originally Posted By: pcr2
kid pawned em off on all of ya's and is sittin home countin his money wilst you guys feel sorry for him.meanwhile his moms wodering where fifi's chain is. whistle


Unfortunately there's a brand name on the trap.

Re: Buyer beware--cheap Duke 110s at NTA rondy [Re: Muskrat] #6290382
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