Craftsman @ NAPA Auto Parts
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Ign
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Better not be replacing Carlyle!
I wonder if this is extremely regional, at least to start? NAPA does a lot of region-specific stuff
I wonder if this is extremely regional, at least to start? NAPA does a lot of region-specific stuff
Fedwrench
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It's for the holidays. There a blurb about it in the fourth quarter Real Deals Flyer.
3baygarage
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They have Craftsman at Ollie’s here. 
Big sign in the window about a Craftsman Tool buyout.
China sockets, wrenches, razor knives, beam torque wrenches, etc.. The only USA were screwdriver sets.
Big sign in the window about a Craftsman Tool buyout. China sockets, wrenches, razor knives, beam torque wrenches, etc.. The only USA were screwdriver sets.
They have Craftsman at Ollie’s here.
China sockets, wrenches, razor knives, beam torque wrenches, etc.. The only USA were screwdriver sets.
No way! I’ll have to check that out. I have two Ollie’s near me.
Stuart in MN
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My local NAPA has been selling Craftsman tools for probably six months now. They still have a full selection of the tools they were previously selling as well (to be honest I don't know what brand those are.)
Y00PER
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Closest on to me is 1hr away, so I can't help confirm
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I have bought some very nice tools carrying the NAPA label. Mostly closeout stuff off eBay and manufactured by different companies, both domestic and foreign.
What keeps me away from buying directly from NAPA is their inconsistency. My local NAPA doesn't even stock Carlyle, which I really like. And the counter guys are so typical of todays retail scenario. They know less about their tools than I do and I've never worked as a professional wrench.
I think NAPA is missing the boat by the frequent changes in tool lineup and lack of consistency from store to store. I believe there are still walk in customers looking for reliability in product and inventory.
What keeps me away from buying directly from NAPA is their inconsistency. My local NAPA doesn't even stock Carlyle, which I really like. And the counter guys are so typical of todays retail scenario. They know less about their tools than I do and I've never worked as a professional wrench.
I think NAPA is missing the boat by the frequent changes in tool lineup and lack of consistency from store to store. I believe there are still walk in customers looking for reliability in product and inventory.
LB-1911
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Ran across this on Instagram...
Possibly replacing Gearwrench or even Carlyle? Your thoughts?
As previously mentioned by Fedwrench It's for the holidays. Take a look @ page one of 4th Quarter Real Deals
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Jazz1
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Exactly. I own quite a few Carlyle tools (ratchets, wrenches and pliers mostly). I still have some of their rebranded Gearwrench stuff I bought years ago. I just don’t like the stores in my City. The tools are displayed behind the counter, the clerk acts like you’re bothering him if you want to see something... it’s not a pleasant, easy experience by any means. I don’t like buying online unless I can see and feel the tool in person... and with the premium price on most Carlyle, I can’t justify buying sight unseen. It’s a shame that they have such a fantastic lineup of tools and their marketing ***** ***. They could sell so much more if they just put forth the effort.
napa is stupid with tools. i am not a big carlisle fani have exactly 2 items and could take em or leave em. mostly because of exactly the reasons stated. i am convinced carlisle will disappear sooner later or because that is what napa does.
carrying craftsman tools in store is stupid. that would be like the local auto dealer bringing another brand of vehicle into the dealership to compete with their main brand yet not being able to offer any service or variety.
carrying craftsman tools in store is stupid. that would be like the local auto dealer bringing another brand of vehicle into the dealership to compete with their main brand yet not being able to offer any service or variety.
Bump,
Just saw Craftsman tools in the latest flyer.
Don't see any Carlyle.
Just saw Craftsman tools in the latest flyer.
Don't see any Carlyle.
woody 73
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I think maybe some of you boys need new reading specs...
realdeals.napaecatalog.com
Real-Deals-3Q-2022 1 NAPA Real Deals
realdeals.napaecatalog.com
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Not very many deals......
CGarage
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I go to a local NAPA since they carry 10W60 on the shelf.....have never seen a Carlyle tool in stock but have seen the Craftsman “sets”.
The Craftsman of Lowe’s seems to be mostly made in Taiwan.
But boy, they are proud of the product based on the prices and I was not so impressed.
The Craftsman of Lowe’s seems to be mostly made in Taiwan.
But boy, they are proud of the product based on the prices and I was not so impressed.
I work in the oil and lube distribution market and I've never even HEARD of 10w60. Most everything here uses 0w20, 5w20, 5w30, 5w40 or 15w40.
CGarage
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You should get out more..........
CHI_Tool&Die
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My local NAPA has a whole section devoted to Craftsman. It’s almost as big as the display at ACE. Carlyle is still there but it’s largely off to the corner and typically half-empty. I have no idea what’s going on.