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vintagefan

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3rd wave:

Craftsman 299-piece Ultimate Easy Read Socket Set $499
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00935299000P

After put to chart and check out, it is $249. SEARS2012 makes it to $244

Wow, I'm not a fan of Craftsman sockets at all, and I'm even less a fan now that they've started shipping ratchets overseas, but that is one brutally good deal. Dang.

I'm tempted to buy it just to have them on hand until I replace them all.
 

Tony N.

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I'm tempted to buy that set as well just to have almost every socket possible. I just don't like rusty sockets =/. It appears that some people are seeing them rust from sitting there.
 

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please quote so I know what your referring too.
are you talking about the line wrenches or the gear wrenches?

Hi there. I did actually quote. Not sure you know this tip, but press the little blue arrow next to the quoted text and it will take you back to the previous thread being quoted. I quoted someone that had quoted someone else. I was referring to the GW reverse ratcheting wrench. HTH.
 

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Perfect example. I just left Sears. They gave me a $10 off $20 apparel purchase on receipt for the ratchets I just bought. Their Hane's socks were $15 for six pair. Walmart has the same socks $5.96 for six. Even at 50% off they still cost more. If they would have been within a dollar or two with the coupon I would've bought them.

I would bet money that wal-marts socks were produced more cheaply under a contract just for them. There are a lot of wal-mart only products that differ in quality from other stores... caveat emptor.
 

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Looks like Sears changed the free shipping to $99 today. I guess I will need to add some more stuff to get free shipping with my pass-through kit. Also I got my Gearwrench stuff I ordered yesterday shipped. :rocker:

Steve
 

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Man, this place is going to bankrupt me. I do not need those 299 sockets but this would allow me to fill some hansen trays and save my others for random backups.

Grrr. Justifying these "hot deals" is dangerous!
 

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How do you know which Gearwrench wrenches will take the rebuild kits from Matco? I have some and they are not impressive feeling, just look nice!

All 60 tooth will, but not the36 tooth models. I have a 60 tooth flex stubby, but to be honest I have not seen a reason to go 88, especially with a short stubby.
 

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Man, this place is going to bankrupt me. I do not need those 299 sockets but this would allow me to fill some hansen trays and save my others for random backups.

Grrr. Justifying these "hot deals" is dangerous!

Get them! I got mine during xmas and paid $300 + tax. Was well worth it. For $50 less it is an absolute steal.

Steve
 

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Wow that $249 socket set is a hell of a deal, but how many of those sockets will most of us ever use? (Yes, I am trying to talk myself out of this.) I have pretty complete collections of sockets already, and really don't think I need both 12 pt and 6 pt in nearly every socket.

I just bought the 1/4 and 3/8 mechanics sets on Sunday for 50% off and thought I got a great deal. I did use a sears store credit I had, so the sets actually cost me $0 out of pocket. It had the thin profile ratchets and a few extensions included. No I am wondering if I should have bought this set, although it would cost me another $100 out of pocket, I would have every socket imaginable.
 

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I think i'm ok not ordering the socket set. I just picked almost that many craftsman out of a bucket yesterday.
 

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Wow that $249 socket set is a hell of a deal, but how many of those sockets will most of us ever use? (Yes, I am trying to talk myself out of this.) I have pretty complete collections of sockets already, and really don't think I need both 12 pt and 6 pt in nearly every socket.

I just bought the 1/4 and 3/8 mechanics sets on Sunday for 50% off and thought I got a great deal. I did use a sears store credit I had, so the sets actually cost me $0 out of pocket. It had the thin profile ratchets and a few extensions included. No I am wondering if I should have bought this set, although it would cost me another $100 out of pocket, I would have every socket imaginable.

Let me help you hahaha!!

It wont fill out the 1/4" hansons.
no 5/8 in either deep or shallow and no 15mm in deep or shallow.
Not to mention there are no 4.5 or 5.5 deeps, but there is a 5.5 shallow.:rocker:

Havn't checked the rest of the sizes out.:bounce:
 

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This thread has caused me to spend entirely too much on Craftsman stuff lately :eek:.

I had already told myself to start looking for a deal on that 299pc set. I have my original single marked Craftsman set from 20+ years ago but it lacked deep 1/2" sockets, no 6pt 1/2", etc. This set I think would yield a lot of duplicates for me but would fill in a lot too.

Are these double marked? Is the quality still good? My 20+ y/o ones are fine but I haven't tried any of the double-marked ones.

Geez my wife's gonna kick me out.
 
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Hi there. I did actually quote. Not sure you know this tip, but press the little blue arrow next to the quoted text and it will take you back to the previous thread being quoted. I quoted someone that had quoted someone else. I was referring to the GW reverse ratcheting wrench. HTH.

Thanks for the tip. I didn't know that.
 

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cascivic

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A GearWrench 3/8'' Drive Universal Joint set with 2 ratchets, 50+ sockets, 2 extensions and one joint for $17?
I ordered one, no brainer.

yeah but what i was saying is the picture is wrong...the description is not i would take a screenshot when you get one single 3/8 u joint extension in the mail
 

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A GearWrench 3/8'' Drive Universal Joint set with 2 ratchets, 50+ sockets, 2 extensions and one joint for $17?
I ordered one, no brainer.

You may want to double check that. I believe only the picture is wrong in the listing. If you google the gearwrench part number in the listing you come up with the unit below. Part number is clearly on this one item. I think you just bought one universal joint....

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cascivic

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take a screenshot and when you get the part complain to sears customer service line ....theyll prob let you keep it.. its what everyone does nowadays in the "cheeseburger today ...pay tomorrow" mentality in the us now
 

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I'm finding deals on Gearwrench hex bit sockets too.

GearWrench 7 Pc. Metric Hex Bit Socket Set 1/2'' Drive

$57 -> $17

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SP101A9487S2118627101P?prdNo=1


GearWrench 12 Pc. Metric Hex Bit Socket Set 3/8'' Drive

$70 -> $25

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SP101A9487S2118667401P?prdNo=3


GearWrench 8 Pc. Metric Long Ball Hex Bit Socket Set 3/8'' Drive

$71 -> $23

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00992486000P?prdNo=24


Just search for "gearwrench" on sears to find some of the deals.
 
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That's not the point! How many did you get?!?! :lol_hitti

I got 4 ratchets. The bent handle flex head, the stubby flex head, a 1/4" soft grip and a 1/4" full polish. total was $53.

I'm a little concerned tho. It still shows up as "processing". Sears has been known to **** people out of deals in the past because they either sold too many or said the price is wrong. I hope I get them.
 
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