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| Medline 31" Reacher | 
 enlarge | Brand: Medline
Category: Health And Beauty
List Price: $17.99
Buy New: $14.95
You Save: $3.04 (17%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (21 reviews)
Sales Rank: 6191
Color: sliver
Media: Health and Beauty
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 36.5 x 5.5 x 2
Model: MDS86031RCE
UPC: 492450100131
EAN: 0492450100131
ASIN: B0007VNZPY
Release Date: February 21, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 31 inch ultra light reacher | | • | Easy grip handle | | • | Professional quality | | • | Easily picks up anything from a penny to a can of vegatables | | • | No assembly required |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...
 Nice Design, cheap Plastic October 22, 2008
At first I loved this reacher- then after less than a month of use one of the grabber arms completely broke off! I am Very sad, as I really liked this reacher. I called Amazon.com and will be getting my money back, I really want to get another grabber, but am not happy that these do not last very long.
Doesn't Hold Up October 11, 2008
I have had two of these Medline reachers. At first they seem like they are heavy duty, but I have broken both of mine with seemingly ordinary use, that is not trying to pick up things too heavy or too large for it. I use it exclusively in the kitchen to retrieve things I can't get with my PicStik.
First of all, the rubber tips came off the first one, reducing its usefulness. A short time later one of the grabber arms broke.
Since I liked the style of the device I bought a second one. In less than a year the plastic bar that you pull on to close the grippers cracked and pulled out of the bar that attaches to the grabber arms. Maybe I can scavenge enough parts from each to make one complete one.
I have had other grabbers far longer that have not broken. It is too bad these Chinese-made grabbers are so cheaply built, because the design is useful to me.
 Good gift for people with handicaps December 23, 2007
This is a quality and easy to use tool. It is much better than the trigger types. It is easier to use for those with arthritis or weakness in their hands. I have given 4 of them as gifts to people with bad backs or were confined to bed. It has been a much appreciated gift; giving them back some independence. I wouldn't pick up really heavy items with it because you may tear off the rubber tips that help grip the item.
 NOT SO GOOD!! December 2, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I broke this reacher the first wk I bought it:(:( My PIC-STIK is still on the road. Live and learn:(:(
Very good November 27, 2007
Five years ago, I got a "Golden Retriever" reacher from Walgreens and loved it! I am paralyzed and in a wheelchair and a reacher is one of my best friends. However, the last year, I have been buying the Medline reacher, also from Walgreens. The tips, rubber grippers, and plastic are inferior to the "Golden." However, I have tried other brands since the lower quality, and nothing seems to be as good a value. Although it is guaranteed for a year, it is more trouble and expense to return than just buying another one. I will probably buy another Medline soon. Wish it was square barrel so it wouldn't roll off my lap.
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