Pictures from sears.

[osborn.ozzy]

Id really like to have these but I cant justify that price on cman stuff.

NOS USA Vise Grips

Same set thats on sale for like $12 on sears.com

The aftermath after the .97 cent clearance.

I hope these pictures are not huge.

 

[NC-Fordguy]

I have a set of the premium ratchets. They are sweet.

I got them on sale a while back...better than the prices on your pics.

IMO they are on par with the snappy and armstrong ratchets I have.

 

[osborn.ozzy]

I REALLY want a set of those premium ratchet now but its not gonna happen as I don't have any money coming in.

 

[Bull]

You could always try to trade something you have for one of those ratchets, or a set. I bought a lightly used 3/8 and 1/2 from another member here recently. I like them a whole lot.

 

[metaldad]

what were those vice grips going for?
my sears looks the same.
picked up the last 1/2 flex head USA ratchet yesterday, at the back of the pegboard.

 

[osborn.ozzy]

Don't really recall but google gave me an answer.

https://www.google.com/search?sugex....,cf.osb&fp=80f92b156a9e6a4a&biw=1920&bih=947

 

[Bull]

Does anyone actually know how well those ratchets are selling?

 

[SMKS]

If you look closely you'll see those Vise-Grips aren't made in the USA, they're "made in the USA with global components."

 

[osborn.ozzy]

If you look closely you'll see those Vise-Grips aren't made in the USA, they're "made in the USA with global components."

It was about 50/50 from what I seen.

 

[metaldad]

If you look closely you'll see those Vise-Grips aren't made in the USA, they're "made in the USA with global components."

Top two pics are posers.
Bottom one is genuine USA

 

[pipsters]

I had the 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 premiums in my cart for $105 shipped from sears.com...when I went to click buy they were out of stock. You can't order something and have it back-ordered either. After that I lost interest.

 

[SMKS]

Top two pics are posers.
Bottom one is genuine USA

You're right, I missed that mark on the bottom one.

 

[DMAR]

I have a set of the premium ratchets. They are sweet.

I got them on sale a while back...better than the prices on your pics.

IMO they are on par with the snappy and armstrong ratchets I have.

I agree. I've got the C'man Premiums in 3/8" and 1/2" and really like them. I really like the size and shape of the handles. They have good length to them, and I find I reach for them most often these days. The contour of the grip is very comfortable, and the mechanism is very smooth; what's not to like!

My SO dual 88s may be just a bit smoother, but not by much. So far, I have not had any issues. They are a good value, especially if you can buy them right...

 

[Big Johnson]

My SO dual 88s may be just a bit smoother, but not by much. So far, I have not had any issues. They are a good value, especially if you can buy them right...[/QUOTE]

They have dual 88s

 

[chris6278]

i love craftsman premium ratchets, have them in all 3 drive sizes. just as good as snap ons dual 80s an matcos 88s. just wished there was a flex head version

 

[Toolhorder]

Wait a little longer on those premium ratchets then buy them when Sears clearances them off and they'll go into the history books with the other good ratchets Sears has discontinued in the past.

 

[Bull]

Wait a little longer on those premium ratchets then buy them when Sears clearances them off and they'll go into the history books with the other good ratchets Sears has discontinued in the past.

Sad, but probably true.

 

[gsmornot]

I have the 1/4 and 3/8 Premium. Agree they are nice. Would have bought the 1/2 if I used the size more often. I already have 4 other 1/2 ratchets and rarely need em. When I get to 1/2 drive I use air unless the tool wont fit.

 

[Toolhorder]

Sad, but probably true.

Sorry just sayin

 

[Tony N.]

I tried the Premium ratchets today. It is NOT as good as Snap-on Dual 80s. It clicks ridiculously loud and clunky for an 84-tooth ratchet.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

I plan to buy a set of these.

 

[geologist]

I've been considering it, but I'm about to plunk down a pile of cash for a full set of SK wrenches.

 

[chris6278]

I tried the Premium ratchets today. It is NOT as good as Snap-on Dual 80s. It clicks ridiculously loud and clunky for an 84-tooth ratchet.

not mine. mine are actually alittle quieter than the dual 80s i have

 

[DMAR]

My SO dual 88s may be just a bit smoother, but not by much. So far, I have not had any issues. They are a good value, especially if you can buy them right...

They have dual 88s[/QUOTE]

Hey BJ, thanks for pointing out my typo, you're a big helper; thanks again!

 

[NC-Fordguy]

I tried the Premium ratchets today. It is NOT as good as Snap-on Dual 80s. It clicks ridiculously loud and clunky for an 84-tooth ratchet.

Comparing my premium crafty against my snappy fl-80, to me they are on par with each other. While the snappy is a bit more quiet, the crafty is not objectionable.

Both mechanisms are smooth

The crafty is marked made in USA the snappy is not marked.

The crafty retails for about 1/2 of the snappy.

Both are very nice ratchets and I'm glad I have both.