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hholmberg said:
Yer jekin my chain right? :headscrat
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Nope. I honestly don't know why anyone would buy MAC tools over Snap On or Matco. Or Stanley, for that matter. The way MAC is going, there just isn't much reason to buy from them.

Their call in customer service is quite good though. I just wouldn't be disappointed if I never bought anymore MAC tools.
 
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Blacknwhitepit said:
I really like the 3 year warranty! :bounce:

I wonder how hard the MAC guy would laugh if you gave him one of these for replacement.

-BWP
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Yea, someone should report this guy to eBay before someone gets suckered.
 
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well they are mac tools.......imported but mac just the same. just the same as the s&s,jesse james, & foose sets and more and more of thier product line, seems like it just a stanley policy. for my money it'll be snap-on from now on out, i've traded off most of my mac and matco stuff.
 
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krusty the clown said:
well they are mac tools.......imported but mac just the same. just the same as the s&s,jesse james, & foose sets and more and more of thier product line, seems like it just a stanley policy. for my money it'll be snap-on from now on out, i've traded off most of my mac and matco stuff.
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Yea, but the logo is TOTALLY different.
 
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ColdDuckTime said:
http://www.autocarepronews.com/default.aspx?type=art&id=84899&

I like the jaunty flags on the side of the box.
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Dear god, These really are MAC tools.

MAC has now sunk to a new low in my book.

They are now fully immersed in the "disposable tool business" - Can you say Thorsen?

Well, I suppose this perfect for those "short term" techs who buy tool sets and then quit the training program.

Just to be sure that the 3 year warranty is kept, maybe MAC should put a "best if used by" or "expires by" date on them. :lol_hitti

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Dear god, These really are MAC tools.

MAC has now sunk to a new low in my book.

They have now entered the "disposable tool business"

Well, I suppose this perfect for those "short term" techs who buy tool sets and then quit the training program.

Just to be sure that the 3 year warranty is kept, maybe MAC should put a "best if used by" or "expires by" date on them. :lol_hitti

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Well, they're probably not made by MAC, I can tell you that. They may be sold by MAC, much like Snap-on sells asian made Blue Point stuff, but I highly doubt they are on the same assembly line as the REAL MAC tools.

MAC made sure people would not be confused by using a different logo.

In essence, they have "sold out" (not literally) their name, but not the logo.
 
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I think I'll keep on eye on the auction, they'd be just right for an emergency toolkit.

Hang on, I feel a slogan coming on...

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MAC Tools - Perfect for sticking into that ammo can in the trunk of your Galaxie 500 that doesn't start sometimes when you park it at the Safeway and your wife comes and picks you up. And why can't the old lady understand that sometimes a man needs to have a few drinks out with his buddies?
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aaah...I should be an ad-man I think.
 
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bmwpower said:
Well, they're probably not made by MAC, I can tell you that. They may be sold by MAC, much like Snap-on sells asian made Blue Point stuff, but I highly doubt they are on the same assembly line as the REAL MAC tools.

MAC made sure people would not be confused by using a different logo.

In essence, they have "sold out" (not literally) their name, but not the logo.
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I concur.

This is similar to Craftsman stuff sold in Canada (the non USA made hard line) you can see it and feel it and know it isn't even close to the USA made quality.

I find this way of marketing decieving and insulting to guys who own the "real MAC" stuff.

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"Racing" or "Professional" in the name almost always means lower grade, but aren't they suppose to have some flames?
 
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eschoendorff said:
Nope. I honestly don't know why anyone would buy MAC tools over Snap On or Matco. Or Stanley, for that matter. The way MAC is going, there just isn't much reason to buy from them.

Their call in customer service is quite good though. I just wouldn't be disappointed if I never bought anymore MAC tools.
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I read everything since my last post so now I understand.:( I am glad I do not have much MAC stuff now! So sad, I had no clue how bad things had gotten with them, just another Stanley company now! :(
 
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Hard to tell..they may be for real..just a special edition...possible but not probable I guess...I agree with esch...I'd be fine if I never bought another Mac tool..the one thing I wont buy are their wrenches.

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I don't get all this bad talk about Mac tools. What's so wrong with their wrenches?
 
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bmwpower said:
I don't get all this bad talk about Mac tools. What's so wrong with their wrenches?
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I have some older MAC wrenches that are ok but I also have a couple of newer MAC knuckle saver series combination wrenches that are just uncomfortable to my hand. I have noticed that the shanks of some MAC wrenches are on the narrow side which is sometimes handy in tight quarters to get a little more rotation of the fastener before the wrench hits something that is in the way. On the newer ones I own the shanks are narrow and square like the old ones but the edges of the shank are not rounded as much so they feel almost sharp when you use them.
 
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bmwpower said:
I don't get all this bad talk about Mac tools. What's so wrong with their wrenches?
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Not a ****** thing wrong with the stuff like you bought at that sale a few monthe back, on par with Snap-on; I guess the new stuff since the merger with Stanley is turning some of the new stuff to ****! :wtf:
 
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bmwpower said:
A-ha. I stand corrected. I guess it's one of those novelty items.

Holy ****....they want $800 for that set with cart?!?!? :shocking:
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The worst part is none of this including the cart say's Mac tools. You can tell the bean counter's over there have the say so in everything. :mad:
 
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ColdDuckTime said:
I like the jaunty flags on the side of the box.
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Hehehehe....you said "jaunty"....
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Not a ****** thing wrong with the stuff like you bought at that sale a few monthe back, on par with Snap-on; I guess the new stuff since the merger with Stanley is turning some of the new stuff to ****! :wtf:
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Stanley has owned MAC for a long time. A lot of the stuff sold on the truck has been rebranded Stanley forever.
 
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ColdDuckTime said:
http://www.autocarepronews.com/default.aspx?type=art&id=84899&

I do like the 'Racing' part best.
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"This 190-PC Racing Tool Set includes, but is not limited to the following:

* Custom Pearl chrome professional grade finish, with racing flag logo, for superior corrosion resistance;
* 18 of the most popular combination wrenches (11 MM and 7 SAE);
* 6-pt 1/4”, 3/8” and 1/2” Drive ratchets, sockets and extensions;
* 7-Pc. Torx key set;
* A blend of the most popular screwdrivers and pliers;
* 4-pc hook and pick set;
* Mini scraper;
* LED Flashlight;
* Magnetic pick-up tool with 5-lb. capacity; and
* Three year warranty."

Custom Pearl chrome...for that finely sandblasted appearance.

A "blend" of screwdrivers and pliers...what are they selling, coffee beans?

Ooohh... a Mini scraper. Perfect for defacing those little retro cars in the parking lot.



ColdDuckTime said:
Hold the phone, I think I found a sneak peak at the 2009 Mac Racing Socket Set.

http://cgi.ebay.com/17-pc-1-4-SAE-S...ryZ20773QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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:spit: You may be on to something there...does it say "Stanrey" on it anywhere?
 
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