Any interest in an international trading thread?

[espyking83]

I think it would be neat. Lot's of Euro tools I would like to try out, but the price of them new +shipping would be too great of a risk for a tool that I've never held. Some friendly diplomacy for our cousins across the pond.

What say ye'?

 

[-Brent-]

YES! Such a good idea! I would love to get my hands on a Facom nut splitter set (at a reasonable price) and a few Hazet tools.

 

[BlackjackNA]

+1 !!

 

[ctb]

New or used, shipping would be the killer.

 

[espyking83]

Either/or. Used would be cheaper for both parties.

 

[jjjrmx5]

New or used, shipping would be the killer.

Nah.

I sent some stuff to uart in Aussie Land and was fine and qucik.

THe bloke still owes me ...umm...something?

EU is no problem.

Easy peasy.

Whatcha need?

 

[Brunel]

I'm in the UK if you need a contact this side of the pond...

 

[Matt Irvine]

Being from Australia I'd be very interested in this!

 

[gsingh]

Hell yeah. I need to get me some Hazet tools.

 

[toomanytoyzz]

Being from Australia I'd be very interested in this!

What are you in the market for? I'm a Toyota 4x4 fanatic and they grow on trees in AUS.

I'm game for anything else as well including cool road signs you would NEVER see here (Dingo crossing sign...lol!!), license plates or really anything cool (tool or auto related) and impossible to find here.

 

[warmpancakes]

Being from Australia I'd be very interested in this!

Tim tams. Just send cases

 

[espyking83]

Koken is widely available in Australia, no?

 

[espyking83]

I'm in the UK if you need a contact this side of the pond...

You're exactly who I was looking for!

 

[espyking83]

Maybe all those interested should post a wish list, as well as a list of items readily available for trade? I'll start:

Wish list:

-German made pliers set (dykes, needle nose, slip joint)
-Koken 3/8" speed handle.
-Euro made Vernier caliper

For trade:

-Armstrong 3/8" Aero ratchet (88 tooth)
-3/8" Proto speed handle
-1/2" and 3/8" Proto ratchet.
-Ingersoll Rand 1/2" air drill

I'll check back with the model numbers, I also have many more items, these are just off the top of my head.

 

[bcradio]

Koken is widely available in Australia, no?

koken would be sweet

 

[_gear2]

Koken is widely available in Australia, no?

you can get it here though I wouldn't say its widely available and even with shipping factored in i've found it cheaper to get anything koken related directly from Japan via rakuten (the mark up in Australia is a joke) - that being said just across the pond in New Zealand, ive found Koken tools to be in an abundance at reasonable prices.

 

[swissguy]

I'm in!
Sending small stuff is no problem!
(from Switzerland)

 

[Supe]

Being from Australia I'd be very interested in this!

It would be one way though! Unless there's an overseas market for old Sidchrome tools. Most Aussies on car forums I've visited seem happy with Supercheapauto (SCA), Repco, Stanley, KC Pro-am, Kinchrome, SP tools. Littered within those choices are pocket advocates for Stahlwille, Knipex and Snap On.

It's only on GJ that I have seen toolboxes full to the brim of quality tools. Even U.S DIYers have toolboxes that would put many a local mechanic to shame. Different culture and requirements for the boss to have all the specialty gear I guess. Then you've got Monte on the Euro front being a brand ambassador for German tools. He's probably accounted for tool growth to external markets for German tool manus just through the old world thread.

I have succumbed and now own NWS, Wiha, Reinnsteig, Hazet, Felo, Wera and Knipex tools. I've developed brand awareness that I'd not had prior to GJ. I don't consider that a negative.

 

[Bobcat753]

I'd be in. I'm looking for some quality pliers which can take the beating of a welding shop!
I have lots of USA goodies to trade!

 

[toomanytoyzz]

I'm in!
Sending small stuff is no problem!
(from Switzerland)

Any cool street signs/license plates or advertising signs? Let me know what you are interested in. If I don;t have it I can more than likely get it.

 

[Monte]

Then you've got Monte on the Euro front being a brand ambassador for German tools. He's probably accounted for tool growth to external markets for German tool manus just through the old world thread.

I have succumbed and now own NWS, Wiha, Reinnsteig, Hazet, Felo, Wera and Knipex tools. I've developed brand awareness that I'd not had prior to GJ. I don't consider that a negative.

it seems i did a good job

 

[joshpellett]

I am very interested in this, getting tools I could not find or get cheap enough here in the USA

Wish list:
Wiha insulated pliers and screwdrivers set-32985 would work
A set of quality screwdrivers with comfortable handles
Wera Zyklop ratchet, either 1/4 or 3/8 drive (they look very cool)
NWS pliers
Also interested in some cool signs that I could not get in the USA

For Trade:
A set of Snap-On Pliers-PL400B
Armstrong 3/8 flex head 60 tooth ratchet-11-994
I can also get basically any snapon, mac, or matco tool if given a week or two. They are all vendors at the technical college I go to, so I have easy access

 

[merbie]

I'm in I live in the uk, been selling and buying to people from Bangkok to Washington pm with what you want ill sort you out


Sent from the sticks

 

[merbie]

I am very interested in this, getting tools I could not find or get cheap enough here in the USA



Wish list:

Wiha insulated pliers and screwdrivers set-32985 would work

A set of quality screwdrivers with comfortable handles

Wera Zyklop ratchet, either 1/4 or 3/8 drive (they look very cool)

NWS pliers

Also interested in some cool signs that I could not get in the USA



For Trade:

A set of Snap-On Pliers-PL400B

Armstrong 3/8 flex head 60 tooth ratchet-11-994

I can also get basically any snapon, mac, or matco tool if given a week or two. They are all vendors at the technical college I go to, so I have easy access

I'm looking for an Armstrong locking flex head 88 tooth 3/8 because my tool trim guy over here wants over 90 for one and it would be cheaper for me to I import one from epsteins but if you can get one I'm down to find ou something


Sent from the sticks

 

[pepi]

Why not I am sure it would be more interesting than a "tips and tricks when packing an ice cooler" .

 

[cosmik binturong]

anybody got really genuine "binturong crossing" signs from Malaysia?

would gladly trade some Knipex stuff for that.

 

[wmartin]

 

[swissguy]

Any cool street signs/license plates or advertising signs? Let me know what you are interested in. If I don;t have it I can more than likely get it.

Streetsigns and licence plates are hard to get (legal) in Switzerland.
There's a small village about one hour away from me who have to replace their pretty often.

 

[toomanytoyzz]

Streetsigns and licence plates are hard to get (legal) in Switzerland.
There's a small village about one hour away from me who have to replace their pretty often.

LMAO!! I would probably have that one in my collection as well if I lived their during my "juvenile delinquent" days.

 

[swissguy]

I got a sign combo looking exactly like that for my 50th birthday.
Never asked where it came from

 

[toomanytoyzz]

I got a sign combo looking exactly like that for my 50th birthday.
Never asked where it came from

When you say combo, do you mean you currently possess two of them? If so, I'd be game in making a trade.

 

[hbabler]

I got a sign combo looking exactly like that for my 50th birthday.
Never asked where it came from

Haha, What part of Switzerland? My grandparents came over to the US from Switzerland. I would be very interested in any Swiss hand tools etc. I am not really sure what would even be available but I can get pretty much anything that you would want in return.

 

[cosmik binturong]

Haha, What part of Switzerland? My grandparents came over to the US from Switzerland. I would be very interested in any Swiss hand tools etc. I am not really sure what would even be available but I can get pretty much anything that you would want in return.

methinks you haven't read the TotOW thread...

 

[PrecisionTools]

I'm in here. If anyone want something from Aussie let me know. I have some Schmitz pliers if anyone wants some.

 

[RLaCasse1]

I wouldn't mind doing this as well. I'm stationed in Germany right now. If I pick things up cheap from flea markets or something I can throw it in here, just not sure how often that will happen.

New tools seem expensive as f*ck over here.

 

[cosmik binturong]

Streetsigns and licence plates are hard to get (legal) in Switzerland.
There's a small village about one hour away from me who have to replace their pretty often.

we got almost the same here:

might have some wrenchin' to do if i'm in the 'hood...

 

[hemdale]

I'm in Paris guys, let me know if I can be of any help.

 

[toomanytoyzz]

I'm in Paris guys, let me know if I can be of any help.

Any signs you might want to sell? I am also into automotive memorabilia such as vintage gas and oil signs.

 

[hemdale]

I can have look if I find something. I'm not really into automotives but let me
Know if you are looking for something specific ?

 

[swissguy]

When you say combo, do you mean you currently possess two of them? If so, I'd be game in making a trade.

Means one combo of "50 Bitsch"

The village is in the swiss Canton of Wallis. Where I will be spending alot of time next week exploring some alp passes!

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