Craftsman 308 piece Socket Accessory Set with Extension Bars

[a1z2s3x4]

This is usually the best price on the 299 piece socket kit, but this is actually the 308 piece kit that also has extensions. Lowest I've seen. $296.96 w/free shipping. I don't see the words "Hot Buy" anywhere, either! Coupons might work!

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-308-...31000P?adcell=DealHeist_New&redirectType=SRDT

Chris

 

[hickfied]

If any students are looking for a socket set, this is the one to get. Use your student discount and get them for $237+tax, and pretty sure it will stack with the $20 in points code as well.

 

[alpaca]

If any students are looking for a socket set, this is the one to get. Use your student discount and get them for $237+tax, and pretty sure it will stack with the $20 in points code as well.

how do you setup a student discount?

 

[Kcaps9]

These are no longer made in USA, fyi, probably why it's so cheap now

 

[Super Sport]

These are no longer made in USA, fyi, probably why it's so cheap now

Sears has been doing this with a lot of their newly outsourced tools. The original price didn't change, but now they go on sale for a lot cheaper than they used to when they were still made here.

 

[Lassen Forge]

Wish Sears would have thoght up that laser-etching idea a long time ago, when they were USA made - back when I was a kitten, it didn't bother me to read the sizes without glasses; now that I'm ancient, it's a real PITA!

Looks like a darned nice starter set; one that will likely carry you thru many years!

 

[Super Sport]

Wish Sears would have thoght up that laser-etching idea a long time ago, when they were USA made - back when I was a kitten, it didn't bother me to read the sizes without glasses; now that I'm ancient, it's a real PITA!

Looks like a darned nice starter set; one that will likely carry you thru many years!

They did offer the laser etching on the USA made sockets, in the last couple years of production. Originally, they tried to only have the laser etching, but found that it fades and wears, so they switched to dual-marking which has both the old stamping as well as the new laser etching.

It's great, I bought the complete Craftsman set a few months ago when they were still old stock USA-made so that I could have all of my sockets laser etched. It's much more convenient!

 

[Pig In A Poke]

I bought three sets back in Nov. of last year trying to get a USA set and No luck. I have a complete 1/4 drive USA set and the quality difference is noticeable, even my wife noticed it. But still worth the money i guess

 

[Palmer812]

A coworker just got the 299 piece 2 days ago and they were all USA

 

[paul2112]

Yes how do you apply the student discount? Thanks

 

[LB-1911]

how do you setup a student discount?

Yes how do you apply the student discount? Thanks

Tech Students & Tools Partners
http://www.sears.com/en_us/dap/bran...LE&prop17=votech?adcell=ToolsVertMoreSingleP2

 

[paul2112]

Cool, my daughter goes to one of the qualifying schools,,,,great

 

[alpaca]

how do you use the discount? I signed up twice through that link and nothin. No discounted price in cart, no email, it just says thanks for joining.

 

[Super Sport]

A coworker just got the 299 piece 2 days ago and they were all USA

It's going to depend on what the warehouse near you has and what the worker grabs. I have seen this set made in China, so YMMV.

 

[Palmer812]

Yeah. I told him he got lucky. Also it was missing a 11mm 3/8 drive 6pt. shallow so he called to try and get them to send one. They would not send him the socket but they gave him a 5% refund back on his credit card. That was a great deal.

 

[Ih8ants]

thanks for the tip on student discount!! 20% is nice!

alpaca the email should show up right away and it has like 4 coupons. 50% off one time reg price set is also pretty nice.

 

[Sledhead406]

USA made is hit or miss, I picked up the 299 set in oct or nov and it is 100% made in USA! Pretty excited about that, the previous 3/8" set I got for the truck was china as well as a sale on 3 low profile ratchets.

 

[ADSR]

Yeah. I told him he got lucky. Also it was missing a 11mm 3/8 drive 6pt. shallow so he called to try and get them to send one. They would not send him the socket but they gave him a 5% refund back on his credit card. That was a great deal.

he call apex?

 

[ALLOUTOFBUBBLEGUM]

If any students are looking for a socket set, this is the one to get. Use your student discount and get them for $237+tax, and pretty sure it will stack with the $20 in points code as well.

50% off code is in store only and not valid on hot buy, sale, clearance, or every day low price.

 

[MrSmiley]

This should be in by friday. Will update on if it is US made or not.

Edit: Also accidently ordered the 20 piece racheting wrench set (ment to order the stubby set that is on sale) and some how scored 75 dollars in points to use. Although i have no idea when I will actually be able to use them

 

[tcpoob]

he call apex?

must be Sears CSR

 

[sponfit]

This should be in by friday. Will update on if it is US made or not.

Edit: Also accidently ordered the 20 piece racheting wrench set (ment to order the stubby set that is on sale) and some how scored 75 dollars in points to use. Although i have no idea when I will actually be able to use them

Why not use them to order the stubby wrench set you were going to get?

 

[tlpatter]

A coworker just got the 299 piece 2 days ago and they were all USA

Seeing as how i live an hr and a half from where youre at I wonder If the same warehouse ships to my location. Id really like a usa set.

 

[Palmer812]

tlpatter probably so.

 

[tlpatter]

This should be in by friday. Will update on if it is US made or not.

Edit: Also accidently ordered the 20 piece racheting wrench set (ment to order the stubby set that is on sale) and some how scored 75 dollars in points to use. Although i have no idea when I will actually be able to use them

I just ordered a set too. Im hoping to get a USA set but if not ill just take em back. Should be here tomorrow.

 

[MrSmiley]

Why not use them to order the stubby wrench set you were going to get?

That's probably what I will end doIng. That or socket rails to keep all of those sockets organized

 

[Richard Cranium]

call apex, In your box of sockets you should of gotten a list of what sockets you were suppose to have. There is a phone number on that sheet. That is apex they will send you a replacement socket free and very quick. Don't do not call customer service they can't and will not help you. If you don't have the number Pm me I will find it for you...Rich

 

[LB-1911]

Parts List with phone #
PARTS LIST FOR 308 PIECE SOCKET ACCESSORY SET W/EXTENSION BARS #35831
http://c.shld.net/assets/misc/spin_prod_737096312.pdf

 

[onelostcause]

A coworker just got the 299 piece 2 days ago and they were all USA

USA made is hit or miss, I picked up the 299 set in oct or nov and it is 100% made in USA! Pretty excited about that, the previous 3/8" set I got for the truck was china as well as a sale on 3 low profile ratchets.

I guess I got lucky, hope everyone else does. I just ordered the 299pc set on Sunday and it came in this afternoon stamped USA.

 

[pablo94sc]

So tempted since I can get the college discount, but I need a place to store all those sockets first and I'm spending too much money as is. LOL

 

[tlpatter]

Well guys I got the 308 piece set in a few minutes ago. No coo on the sockets so I am assuming made in china. How disappoimtimg.

 

[ALLOUTOFBUBBLEGUM]

So tempted since I can get the college discount, but I need a place to store all those sockets first and I'm spending too much money as is. LOL

College discount is only 5% on these fyi.

 

[MrSmiley]

Got these in the mail yesterday. They were not US made unfortunately, but I don't care enough to return them. So in my toolbox they went

 

[ADSR]

Got these in the mail yesterday. They were not US made unfortunately, but I don't care enough to return them. So in my toolbox they went

I bet the finish on them is better than my USA set!

 

[tlpatter]

Got these in the mail yesterday. They were not US made unfortunately, but I don't care enough to return them. So in my toolbox they went

I did an online chat with sears yesterday. thee 308 set is now made in taiwan and the 299 is made in china. There are no 308 usa sets available at warehouses but if you chat or call sears and ask for a usa 299 set they will check inventory and send you one if available.

 

[MrSmiley]

I bet the finish on them is better than my USA set!

Maybe, but I'm not one to really care. It is a socket, doesn't have to look perfect to preform its job. And these were cheap enough to were I don't care if they aren't US made, although it would have been nice. But a comparable set of sockets would have cost much much more from another company if I wanted US made. And in the case of sockets I don't personally think it matters as long as they use high quality steel.

 

[MrSmiley]

Here are everything but the 1/4in laid out (I never use 1/4in so they will go in a separate box)

 

[burnedzr2]

Nice