The Price is Right

[Stanger]

I picked up a few sockets at a local auction. What did I pay for them? All are swivels and 3/8 drive and all are Snap-On.
Sizes are: List Price:
10mm shallow $37.75
1/2" deep $35.75
12mm shallow $37.75
15mm shallow $37.75
11/16" shallow $36.00
9/16" shallow $35.75
1/2" shallow $35.75
9/16" impact shallow $32.75
7/16" deep $35.75
Total: $325

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/SOsockets004.jpg
Granted their apparent condition was far worse when I bought them. They've been soaked in solvent and buffed since then. So, lets see who can guess it. And no, they weren't free.:)

[dxdexter]

My guess is .50 each.

[Stanger]

Nah, not .50 each. $12 for all. I didn't think that was too bad. I wouldn't ever pay full price for them. I had no idea they were that expensive!:shocking:

[eschoendorff]

Nah, not .50 each. $12 for all. I didn't think that was too bad. I wouldn't ever pay full price for them. I had no idea they were that expensive!:shocking:

Not too bad... but how 'bout a better picture? Turn off your flash and take the pic in a room with lots of ambient light...

[Merkava_4]

That's pretty good considering they usually go for $9.95 each on eBay.

[dxdexter]

Nice snag. Can't complain about $1.33 each.:thumbup: I think $37 for one flex socket is absurd.

[Moose-LandTran]

you sure got yourself a deal (or 9!) there!

[Stanger]

Thanks guys.
how 'bout a better picture? Turn off your flash and take the pic in a room with lots of ambient light...
Maybe tomorrow. Not enough light tonight.

[billymade]

Chrome swivel sockets are expensive (heck any Snap-On sockets are expensive) but the IMPACT swivels in particular REALLY expensive! If you even see those cheap, snap them up; even if you don't need them, you can resell on ebay and finance future tool purchases!

[Stanger]

Chrome swivel sockets are expensive (heck any Snap-On sockets are expensive) but the IMPACT swivels in particular REALLY expensive! If you even see those cheap, snap them up; even if you don't need them, you can resell on ebay and finance future tool purchases!
I thought that too, but look at the prices. The impact actually lists a few dollars cheaper than the chrome. :headscrat

EDIT: Forgot to add that 2 of the sockets are a bit loose. Not unusable, but I would prefer they be tighter. I don't guess they would warranty the sockets for this reason?

[billymade]

Good call; I guess the moral of the story: buy any and all Snapon sockets at cheap prices and if you don't need them; sell them off and buy more tools!