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Most of the fall, those snips were in the $25 range and as low as $22
When they were doing one of those 10% events at the same time.

There's a thread on here about Midwest Snips University that you take about 3-4 on line quizzes after you sign up and you get a small gift ( tee shirt, scratch awl or a marking device).
 
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What's the reliability on the points system? Do they honor what they disclose on the website? Can you redeem surprise points and earn bonus points at the same time?
 

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Most of the fall, those snips were in the $25 range and as low as $22
When they were doing one of those 10% events at the same time.

There's a thread on here about Midwest Snips University that you take about 3-4 on line quizzes after you sign up and you get a small gift ( tee shirt, scratch awl or a marking device).

Sears goes as low as $25 for the 2-piece midwest snips set? If that's the case, I'll bide my time.
 

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I have been told, that the actual re-thread repair set, is better than a tap, as
a tap can "hog out" metal, where it is not wanted to be removed.
Don't know how accurate that is, But made sense to me.
That being said, I have used a tap to restore threads.

I read the post about the restore kit being good, but thought it was in similar quality to the full kit, and figured why not get more tools for the same $$.

Thanks for all replies.
 

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What's the reliability on the points system? Do they honor what they disclose on the website? Can you redeem surprise points and earn bonus points at the same time?

Any time you USE points, it will reduce the EARNED points. Using points subtracts price pre-tax. So any time you apply them to your order pay attention to how many you will earn. It is not advised to use points on items that have 50% bonus points because it will reduce them dramatically...

*sometimes* they have promo's where if you spend a certain amount and use some points they give you extra points... i.e. one time I had to spend $15 (after applying some points) and they gave me $10 in points back.

The points system has been pretty reliable for me. Any time there is something that has bonus points it usually says "next day", what it really means is "24 hours after you pickup or it ships"...
 

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What's the reliability on the points system? Do they honor what they disclose on the website? Can you redeem surprise points and earn bonus points at the same time?

Yes you can use surprise points & earn bonus, but it often doesn't work out the most economically. Throw whatever you are thinking about in the cart, and you can play around with how many points you want to apply, and it will show how many you will earn.

Bonus points often expire in 14 days, so watch out for that. When I have a good # of expiring points / coupon, I tend to end up buying Bully Tools. Made in USA, and have some more task-specific gardening related tools. I've got free shipping each time, so it it has been quite a savings for great tools
 

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Sears goes as low as $25 for the 2-piece midwest snips set? If that's the case, I'll bide my time.

Pretty sure I paid $25 just a few weeks ago.

I read the post about the restore kit being good, but thought it was in similar quality to the full kit, and figured why not get more tools for the same $$.

Thanks for all replies.

The restore kit is made in the USA and is sold under a variety of brand names, including Snap On. The taps and dies are made in China. I'm far from an expert on them, but they do have pretty solid reviews. That said, I own a set of Irwin Hanson which are quite a bit more expensive but USA made and good quality.
 

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The restore kit is made in the USA and is sold under a variety of brand names, including Snap On. The taps and dies are made in China. I'm far from an expert on them, but they do have pretty solid reviews. That said, I own a set of Irwin Hanson which are quite a bit more expensive but USA made and good quality.


Well that's a good enough reason for me to swap to that. Like I mentioned, I don't foresee myself boring any new holes, only restoring. I did see the Irwins hanging on an endcap at Lowes the other day, but unfortunately couldn't use my SYWR points on them :lol_hitti
 

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That said, I own a set of Irwin Hanson which are quite a bit more expensive but USA made and good quality.

I bought an old classic USA made Ace Super Set (Made by Henry Hanson Co.) in a pawn shop today for a $10 bill (and got him to throw in a nail puller too)... Right next to it was some cheap **** no-brand Chinese set (but with more sizes) for like $30... lol... Sure my set is missing a couple taps and has some surface rust, but that doesn't bother me any for ten freakin bucks!
 

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I bought an old classic USA made Ace Super Set (Made by Henry Hanson Co.) in a pawn shop today for a $10 bill (and got him to throw in a nail puller too)... Right next to it was some cheap **** no-brand Chinese set (but with more sizes) for like $30... lol... Sure my set is missing a couple taps and has some surface rust, but that doesn't bother me any for ten freakin bucks!

Nice score!
 

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What's the reliability on the points system? Do they honor what they disclose on the website? Can you redeem surprise points and earn bonus points at the same time?

I made several purchases in December with lots of points back. Realized shortly after that I did not receive $20 in points across 2 different orders. Called in finally yesterday and explained. Guy confirmed the error and added the points back. I asked if he would consider giving me a coupon or something due to the error. Said no problem and gave me another $10 in points.

There has been one other time recently when I did not receive points as advertised, but last time they gave the points when I called. 800-number customer service for "shop your way" has been very good in my experience (USA call center). Customer service for Sears via 800 number (Philippines call center I think) is absolutely horrible.
 

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There has been one other time recently when I did not receive points as advertised, but last time they gave the points when I called. 800-number customer service for "shop your way" has been very good in my experience (USA call center). Customer service for Sears via 800 number (Philippines call center I think) is absolutely horrible.

SYWR customer service is the one diamond in the whole Sears conglomerate. They usually answer super fast (even faster if you are a Silver or better member) and have always taken care of my issue, or did a great job explaining what happened (not always their fault).

Why is most of that, probably just like Gamp said, they are in the USA!! I have also found this true to be calling Duluth Trading , with less than 2 rings for 90% of my calls & connected to a person immediately. I guess Wisconsin based call centers have their **** together (please study them foreign call centers, I may find myself not wanting to use 4-letter words the whole time)
 

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Way to go Sears! Announce to the whole world contents & value right on my packing slip (I paid a lot less w points though)
 

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Finally caved on those darn pry bars. I already have the non-pro version but oh well. :)

Edit: thanks for the $5 points code!
 

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Huh. I thought this was interesting. It showed up in the "Top Picks For You' Category. Looks like a chance for someone to get there hands on some NOS USA-made low profile ratchets... if you don't mind the blue finish.:thumbup:

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2007 Craftsman Limited Edition SAE Socket Set (8 pc)

- Titanium Blue
- Wood Case
- Thin Profile Ratchet
- Matching Wrench Bottle Opener

Regular: $139.99
Clearance: $29.97
 

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Huh. I thought this was interesting. It showed up in the "Top Picks For You' Category. Looks like a chance for someone to get there hands on some NOS USA-made low profile ratchets... if you don't mind the blue finish.:thumbup:

spin_prod_222031901


2007 Craftsman Limited Edition SAE Socket Set (8 pc)

- Titanium Blue
- Wood Case
- Thin Profile Ratchet
- Matching Wrench Bottle Opener

Regular: $139.99
Clearance: $29.97


I mentioned this item in a thread (maybe this one), but I think there is maybe 1 out there, causing the listing to appear, as I couldn't find it after punching in many many zip codes (not sure why, but thought i'd try)
 

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Seems to be out of stock, won't add to cart. I think I saw this before and the same thing happened.
 

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Seems to be out of stock, won't add to cart. I think I saw this before and the same thing happened.

I know it would take a genius over at Sears, but they should list where the damn thing is located or available, so someone can buy it and get it off the bleeping site. I swear it was listed under deals, which arguably it is, if available.
 

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Huh. I thought this was interesting. It showed up in the "Top Picks For You' Category. Looks like a chance for someone to get there hands on some NOS USA-made low profile ratchets... if you don't mind the blue finish.[emoji106]

spin_prod_222031901


2007 Craftsman Limited Edition SAE Socket Set (8 pc)

- Titanium Blue
- Wood Case
- Thin Profile Ratchet
- Matching Wrench Bottle Opener

Regular: $139.99
Clearance: $29.97
It's pretty neat, I like the blue color.
Cool enough to just put on a shelf!

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Said free shipping, over $49.00, added 2 to cart.

"Item not In stock"
Came back here, click link,now get.....
" Webpage not available"............. Lol



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There I was one on evil bay for $125.00, and one for $350.00
And one from 2006,sockets only, for $100.00.
They probably got them on close out for $30.00......lol

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I'm seeing the following deal on several items. When I'm logged in, I see the points reflected below the price on the product page. I haven't tried to go to checkout.

"Craftsman Club Members get 20% in points when you spend $100 or more on Tools at Sears. Points valid for 14 days. Limit 1 time per member/100,000 points. INSTORE and ONLINE"
 

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Look in coupons at the top of the Sears.com page. I show the following code:

9700073815493615

is $35 off $300. Not sure if you can apply it to the vise, though.

Edit to add that I just tried it in the cart and it worked to drop the price, with $83 back in points.
 

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Look in coupons at the top of the Sears.com page. I show the following code:

9700073815493615

is $35 off $300. Not sure if you can apply it to the vise, though.

Edit to add that I just tried it in the cart and it worked to drop the price, with $83 back in points.

Nice. That code seems to work for me, brings it down to $250 after accounting for points, for me. It sounds like you get $16 more back in points than me though. Maybe you have a VIP status in SYW? I'm just a "member."
 

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Recognize that the bigger points back is 20% on an order over $100. Not sure if it works for multiple orders, but is a max of 100 back in points, so you may want to buy several things together
 

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I'm seeing the following deal on several items. When I'm logged in, I see the points reflected below the price on the product page. I haven't tried to go to checkout.

"Craftsman Club Members get 20% in points when you spend $100 or more on Tools at Sears. Points valid for 14 days. Limit 1 time per member/100,000 points. INSTORE and ONLINE"

Before anyone complains that they didn't get all their points, note that it's 20% of what you pay with your own money. Not including tax and shipping fee.

So redeeming reward points will lower the amount you get back.
 
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