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Andis clippers on sale at PPE! Which set would be best? PPE's 'Friday Only Sale' this week features two different Andis clipper sets for only $49 each. :thumbup::) They look like pretty good prices so I'm considering one of the sets. Which one do you think would work best on our yorkies? And is Andis a good brand of clippers? I'm familiar with Oster but I've never used an Andis. This one? Andis Pro Animal Home Clipper Kit - Electric Clippers Or this one (which also comes in pink)? BLUE - Andis Easy Clip Grooming Kit - F.O.S. |
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I just bought a clipper at TJmaxx- it looked like such a good deal-$19.99 (don't tell but I've been using my husbands beard trimmer on Ziva!!!) It is a Conair Moda-Groom ll professional animal clipper model PGR85PK w/ 2 speed ceramic blade system. The cheapest I found it on line was $70! It is very quiet and did a nice job, comes in a pretty pink case.They had some 1 speed ones too in a light pink case. |
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After you mentioned the price on Amazon I did some googling and found PPE's sale price isn't quite the deal they make it sound - they show the regular prices as $125 and $155 when other sites have them for much less. So now I think I have time to consider my options instead of rushing to buy from this sale. Thank you!! :) |
The blue one come with the three different blades, and it seems like the other one comes with only one blade. The blades I've priced were around twenty dollars apiece so it seems like the blue one is a great value. I think the main difference between the two, is the Pro can be used on larger dogs, but you would have to buy the extra blades separately. If you're just using it on your babies, the Blue Andis seems like the best value. I think the 7F is what is used on Joey. |
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The blue set says it's only one speed and the purple set doesn't mention speed(s). One speed should be enough though right? I'm talking myself back in to these clippers! :p |
Bonnie, I don't know how much you want to send, but I quit using the Oster A-5 when I got my Oster Freestyle Cordless at PetSmart. It's $99 comes with a case, 5 combs, cord for recharging, but the plus for me is it's a dial head with blades #9, #10, #15, #30 & #40 built in. And you can get a replacement blade in case it ever gets dull. I'm actually going to go ahead and get a blade to have a spare on hand. I do my Zhoie's cut with it and I love it. I shave her back with the #9 and she is a cotton coat, it takes it flat. Then you can dial to the #40 for the ears & pads. Dial to #10 for belly and butt. LOL. Just take you time and find one that feels comfortable for you to use. |
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What about the size of the clippers? I don't have very large hands but I don't want something tiny either. I already have the Wahl Peanut for those 'special needs' areas. ;) |
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I think the combs are pretty cheap. The blue set comes with a 7FC which I think is almost the same as a 7F. I think the F stands for finishing. The only thing I've heard is that some people get more than one blade because the blade gets very hot and can burn the dog, so they change blades or let them cool down. I would think one speed would be enough, but I really don't know. kalina82 knows a lot about grooming, and talks about different blades on this thread. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-7f-blade.html |
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They have at least a couple of different models of the clippers you mentioned. Are these the ones you have? Amazon.com: Oster Freestyle Cord/Cordless Clipper: Kitchen & Dining Or these? Amazon.com: Oster FreeStyle Cord/Cordless Clipper: Kitchen & Dining How long have you had yours? What is the battery power like? My Wahl Peanut has made me a huge fan of the cordless grooming tools but I don't expect much from it since I only use it for little jobs. |
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Oh, I've had mine for close to a year now. The 1st one is the one I have...it's black with no stand. I only have Zhoie so, I can do her entire trim and not charge it everytime. I not run it out yet, before I put it away I recharge on like the 2nd trim. I don't know about getting hot either, I always give Zhoie breaks in between ;). It's only used for her back, neck and chest areas because I leave her legs long. I use a Peanut for her butzie and pads too. But I have used this one too and it was great. |
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I think the blue one is the same as pink, some say it runs very hot & it's very loud: Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Andis 60105 12-Piece Easy Clip Grooming Kit Andis is a very nice quality clipper. I have these & it's very quiet, the 2nd one is a bit heavier: Andis AGC Super 2-Speed Dog Clipper | PetEdge.com Andis AGP Super 2-Speed Clipper w/ #10 Blade | PetEdge.com If you're serious about grooming @ home, I suggest investing in good clippers which you can purchase detachable blades according to your needs. Comb attachments are ok, the cut doesn't come out smooth, but if you want a longer length w/out cutting them short, it will do. Just fyi, the coat has to be tangle free in order for the comb to run through the coat...& the plus of using the comb is that you can start w/longer combs & work your way shorter. 7F is great for thicker cottony fur babies & for very hot/humid areas. For thinner silky haired fur babies, 5F would be ideal. 4F is good if you don't want them to look 'shaved' or 'bald' lollll. 10 comes w/the clippers & is used for trimming the private areas & mats that are to the skin. |
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I'm off to read the links you posted right now. Give those beautiful babies of yours hugs for me, and extra kisses for my Momo-man! :D |
Jenny, what does a 7FC blade mean, is it the same as a 7F?:rolleyes: |
I have the blue Andis set and have never used the combs. I have to say that I can't compare to anything else as these are the only clippers I have had, but I haven't had a problem with them getting hot. The blades or the clipper themselves. Of course I only do my two and it doesn't take that long and I do take breaks and clean the blades pretty frequently while I am trimming Jada and Bogie. I do want to invest in a better set down the road. I just wasn't sure if I would be able to do the grooming myself when I started and wanted something inexpensive to start out with. |
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I'm going to sleep on it overnight since the sale is good thru tomorrow, but right now I'm leaning towards the blue set like you have. It got mostly great reviews on Amazon, and it's not so expensive it's out of my range. If I knew I was going to like/be good at the clipping thing I'd be willing to spend more on something like that wireless Oster, but..... we'll see. :p |
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I agree with you both. I will probably get a corded not to expensive set that I can put a 7F blade on to, in case I want a closer cut. The Oster is just to bulky for me to handle with Zhoie small frame and short legs. I love how the 7F blade cuts, but it was big around, long and she's small. Not being an experienced groomer, I need tools I can manage, ;) |
I have a cordless Conair (Costco 24.99) with a ton of combs and accessories for people, but just doing feet, ears, and tummies/hinneys I keep running out of juice before I'm done. I do have a tiny Wahl that runs on an 'AA' battery that I love, bc I can just pop a new battery in it, but I don't want to attempt any larger areas with that one. The dogs don't seem to be bothered by it either. Wahl Pocket Pro Trimmer - Dog.com |
I have the one from the first link and I have to say that they get hotter than a three dollar pistol...so hot that I have to turn them off and let them cool off so my dog doesn't get burnt. |
I'm so glad you posted this thread because I've been having the roughest time trying to decide on clippers. Reading everyone's input is extremely helpful! |
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Thank you!! :) |
Mine didn't just get warm, they got seriously hot. Kalina has the thickest coat I have ever seen on a Yorkie but not nearly as much as, say, a Chow! I don't think they should get THAT hot. Maybe I should return mine since I just bought them last week and only used them once - well, four times if you count stopping and waiting for them to cool down. |
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