Bolster
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Thanks to the 158 GJers who've taken the Wrench Popularity Poll since 2009. That's a very respectable sample size. With this much data, we have a relatively stable view of what the GJ population (and perhaps tool nuts in general) are most and least interested in buying.
This data is useful primarily to help you decide (a) what brands to pick up if you plan to resell; and (b) what brands are undervalued, thus providing a great bargain opportunity.
The data is in two graphs because a second set of tools were added at the suggestion of GJers after the first round of data collection. However, it's not possible to modify the question after data has been collected on a question, thus the second question. Apologies to those who don't see their favored brand represented yet. Maybe next year.
The data is presented as a frequency...how many people (regardless of whether they'd pay $5 or $10) were interested in purchasing the hypothetical midsized wrench in the questionnaire. Frequencies alone give us a nice gradation of popularity. The ratio between $5 and $10 gives an indication of desirability, but also some indication of collector interest...if the $10 portion is relatively large compared to the $5 portion, chances are it has a base of collectors (See for example Proto Los Angeles vs. Husky).
This is a quick-and-dirty survey, where respondents were allowed to self-select. Self-selection always messes with external validity, so the weak point of the survey is trying to use this data to represent the universe of tool hounds. It's a snapshot of people who are interested enough to take the poll here on GJ. I didn't have time or interest for more. Please note that CNN and virtually all other media outlets run similar self-select polls. So our methodology is no worse than what gets (mis)reported as news every day.
If you wanted to take the time, you could combine the two graphs below by converting each frequency into a percentage, then combining the two graphics on a scale of percentage. If you have the time, interest, and computer skill to do that, please post the integrated graphic into this thread.
There is also a ratchet survey from 2009. If response to this is good, I'll dust that survey off and collect some more data on that poll. I'm contemplating a screwdriver poll as well.
This data is useful primarily to help you decide (a) what brands to pick up if you plan to resell; and (b) what brands are undervalued, thus providing a great bargain opportunity.
The data is in two graphs because a second set of tools were added at the suggestion of GJers after the first round of data collection. However, it's not possible to modify the question after data has been collected on a question, thus the second question. Apologies to those who don't see their favored brand represented yet. Maybe next year.
The data is presented as a frequency...how many people (regardless of whether they'd pay $5 or $10) were interested in purchasing the hypothetical midsized wrench in the questionnaire. Frequencies alone give us a nice gradation of popularity. The ratio between $5 and $10 gives an indication of desirability, but also some indication of collector interest...if the $10 portion is relatively large compared to the $5 portion, chances are it has a base of collectors (See for example Proto Los Angeles vs. Husky).
This is a quick-and-dirty survey, where respondents were allowed to self-select. Self-selection always messes with external validity, so the weak point of the survey is trying to use this data to represent the universe of tool hounds. It's a snapshot of people who are interested enough to take the poll here on GJ. I didn't have time or interest for more. Please note that CNN and virtually all other media outlets run similar self-select polls. So our methodology is no worse than what gets (mis)reported as news every day.
If you wanted to take the time, you could combine the two graphs below by converting each frequency into a percentage, then combining the two graphics on a scale of percentage. If you have the time, interest, and computer skill to do that, please post the integrated graphic into this thread.
There is also a ratchet survey from 2009. If response to this is good, I'll dust that survey off and collect some more data on that poll. I'm contemplating a screwdriver poll as well.
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Me think you just threw a bucket of manure on us, followed by a sprinkling of urea. What the... 
.10.00 for it all incredibale
. If you would like to part with ome of the keyring screw drivers let me know been looking for one for a long time
Who knows? 
