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Apr 13th, 2016 5:32 pm

whoam [OP]: Member; Dec 25, 2005; 490 posts; 53 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 13th, 2016 5:32 pm

Grab bar from China

Thinking of using a grab bar as a towel rack and for a little assistance getting out of the shower if needed. The prices at the big box stores are from $30 - $50 for the same styles I can get a grab bar off of ebay for about $12. Is there anything I should worry about with the ebay ones compared to the big box stores. Is there any reason that you wouldn't get such item from ebay/china?
I need about 3 so looking to lower costs.

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Apr 13th, 2016 6:02 pm

charlesd79: Deal Addict; Mar 7, 2011; 3726 posts; 1964 upvotes; Vancouver

Apr 13th, 2016 6:02 pm

whoam wrote: ↑Is there anything I should worry about with the ebay ones compared to the big box stores. Is there any reason that you wouldn't get such item from ebay/china?

No, they're all made in China anyway. Also, go browse some local thrift shops, you might find it there for less than $5.

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Apr 13th, 2016 10:36 pm

rayray13: Deal Addict; Mar 8, 2012; 2720 posts; 1461 upvotes; Ottawa

Apr 13th, 2016 10:36 pm

What's probably more important than country of manufacture is how securely it is mounted to the wall.

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Apr 14th, 2016 9:11 am

Zamboni: Deal Fanatic; Oct 19, 2008; 7199 posts; 2806 upvotes; GTA

Apr 14th, 2016 9:11 am

Not all SS is equal OP-you don't want to install a grab bar that shows rust spots in a few months. Try to read reviews on the brand you find on ebay/china/amazon.

Locate the studs where you want to install the grab bar-don't bother with anchors etc. If the studs are 16" apart you know to buy a 16 or 24" grab bar, if the studs are every 12" you can get a 24" grab bar which is common. Don't even consider the suction type grab bars, may as well just whack dad on the hip with a hammer.

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Apr 14th, 2016 12:07 pm

dirtmover: Deal Addict; Nov 2, 2005; 4699 posts; 1973 upvotes; WFH

Apr 14th, 2016 12:07 pm

Zamboni wrote: ↑Don't even consider the suction type grab bars, may as well just whack dad on the hip with a hammer.

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