Craftsman "Professional" 1/2 Drive Socket Set Close out
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alpinewhite
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I searched for the word "closeout" and found several good deals. Here's the link:
http://www.craftsman.com/search=closeout?keywordSearch=false&catalogId=12602&previousSort=ORIGINAL_SORT_ORDER&viewItems=36&storeId=10155
http://www.craftsman.com/search=closeout?keywordSearch=false&catalogId=12602&previousSort=ORIGINAL_SORT_ORDER&viewItems=36&storeId=10155
tinkergeek
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$41.26 (price is down a few dollars, but the 3/8 set is up a few dollars)
Craftsman CLOSEOUT! 82PC Professional Use Mechanics Tool Set with Case
| Online only | Sears Item# 00936369000 | Model# 24848
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-82pc-professional-use-mechanics-tool-set-with/p-00936369000P?prdNo=3&PDP_REDIRECT=false&s_tnt=39869:3:0#desc
$43.74
Craftsman CLOSEOUT! 65PC Professional Use Socket Wrench Set, 3/8-Inch Drive | Online only | Sears Item# 00936373000 | Model# 24846
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-65pc-professional-use-socket-wrench-set/p-00936373000P?prdNo=4&blockNo=4&blockType=G4
both professional and all sockets and drives
both have guaranteed forever warranty
versus the 154 piece set that does not mention professional or industrial, correction--> same warranty, but several nice extras - nut drivers, hex, etc.
I also might be able to justify under $50 now - but darn, as others have said, this section of GJ is dangerous.
From reading various GJ threads it sounds like the professional version may be a better quality and maybe still USA.
Ended up trying the 82 piece @ 40.27 then applying coupons - thanks to GJ
Craftsman CLOSEOUT! 82PC Professional Use Mechanics Tool Set with Case
| Online only | Sears Item# 00936369000 | Model# 24848
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-82pc-professional-use-mechanics-tool-set-with/p-00936369000P?prdNo=3&PDP_REDIRECT=false&s_tnt=39869:3:0#desc
$43.74
Craftsman CLOSEOUT! 65PC Professional Use Socket Wrench Set, 3/8-Inch Drive | Online only | Sears Item# 00936373000 | Model# 24846
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-65pc-professional-use-socket-wrench-set/p-00936373000P?prdNo=4&blockNo=4&blockType=G4
both professional and all sockets and drives
both have guaranteed forever warranty
versus the 154 piece set that does not mention professional or industrial, correction--> same warranty, but several nice extras - nut drivers, hex, etc.
I also might be able to justify under $50 now - but darn, as others have said, this section of GJ is dangerous.
From reading various GJ threads it sounds like the professional version may be a better quality and maybe still USA.
Ended up trying the 82 piece @ 40.27 then applying coupons - thanks to GJ
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Lesser warranty? It says "Backed by a Forever warranty" for the 154 piece set. And just last week I read someone reporting buying a set and it was made in the USA. Though, it might have been the version with the 12-point wrenches, Model# 35154. Earlier, I posted the link with the 6-point wrenches.
Can't comment on whether the Pro/Industrial line is better than regular, other than there is a lot of debate whether there is much difference.
BTW, you can return online orders at a local Sears.
Can't comment on whether the Pro/Industrial line is better than regular, other than there is a lot of debate whether there is much difference.
BTW, you can return online orders at a local Sears.
kc-steve
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I don't know. The price drop might be the ONLY attractive thing about those closeouts.
A little price comparison shows the Craftsman 13PC Professional Use 12PT Full Polish Metric Wrench Set at $101.49 down from $289.99. That is comparable to the price of WrightGrip metric wrenches selling almost as low as their "closeout" special, its satin finish though. I have a feeling Craftsman has decided they can't sell in the mid to high end market, as in "closeouts."
Steve
A little price comparison shows the Craftsman 13PC Professional Use 12PT Full Polish Metric Wrench Set at $101.49 down from $289.99. That is comparable to the price of WrightGrip metric wrenches selling almost as low as their "closeout" special, its satin finish though. I have a feeling Craftsman has decided they can't sell in the mid to high end market, as in "closeouts."
Steve
bcradio
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None of these seem like that good of a deal to me. They seem like a fair price for what you get, but not that good. I've seen a lot better come from Sears in the way of pricing.
lotus_guy01
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I agree. I've purchased a couple of these sets previously at similar prices and was unimpressed with the ratchets. I don't think that plastic selector levers have any place on a "professional" ratchet.
Craftsman non Industrial sets don't have US Made ratchets... If you can find US made sets at all that are non Professional Use (Industrial) then you will not have a US ratchet period, also probably not US made extensions either.
Their latest mechanics toolsets and modules also have gone completely to Chinese production.
Also if you buy thru Kmart or mygofer you get the product shipped the same day unless its after store hours. And you get the lower price. It just seems the actual sears (and craftsman) sites are the screwed up ones when it comes to pricing and processing orders...
Their latest mechanics toolsets and modules also have gone completely to Chinese production.
Also if you buy thru Kmart or mygofer you get the product shipped the same day unless its after store hours. And you get the lower price. It just seems the actual sears (and craftsman) sites are the screwed up ones when it comes to pricing and processing orders...
You don't think $43.74 is a good price for all US made sockets, extensions, ratchets, breaker bars, and case in one set? All are marked USA and Industrial in these closeout sets.
Plus you can use SWYR discount points and Coupon codes to cut the price even lower. I paid less than $30.00 for my set after discounts...
It will be here tomorrow, but I already know the quality as I already have the 1/4" and 3/8"s sets...
So the packaging will say a regular mechanics set is made in the USA, but the ratchets and extensions inside are actually made overseas?
I thought Sears won the lawsuits against them in this regard.
I thought Sears won the lawsuits against them in this regard.
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I've had a 154 piece mechanic's set and a small 1/4 metric socket & ratchet set for a few years. They both say Made in the USA, and based on what I can tell via web photos the ratchets look identical to the ratchets in these professional sets.
bcradio
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Not only do I not "think" its a good deal, I know its not a good deal. For 26pcs I'll pass. Like I said though, it's not a bad deal either, just a normal price for what you get.
I paid about 50 cents a piece for my sockets new from Sears, but that is lower than most deals.
@MPOWERD, received mine today. Should have snapped a few pix before I put it back in the dark room downstairs away from wife. the 1/2 SAE set has some weight to it. I guess I should have expected that with the # of larger sockets inside. If anything weight might mean quality. The blow molded case has a sharp inside edge so be careful of cuts. To be honest, I don't use the stuff often enough to know if it's better than regular Craftsman sockets (when those made in USA). Interestingly, lots of Craftsman tools are just stamped with "USA" rather than "Made in USA". I know most would assume that means it's made here but, could it be some "smart" marketing? I guess it's rather deceptive if that were the case, so they probably wouldn't do that - besides, the industrial line craftsman web site explicitly says all their industrial stuff are made in the USA. So yeah, can't be that bad a deal. Would have been better if it were metric I guess, if working on cars.
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Yea cost of everything has gone up... But this is below the cost of what Sears wants for their new china **** that is replacing the US made tools...
What did you pay for your ratchets, extensions and break bars a piece?
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If its stamped USA its made in the USA. If its only assembled they have to disclose that on the packaging or get hammered by the feds... The replacements wont have that stamp unfortunately. Should say Made By Communists for Stupid Americans.
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Go take a look at the new imagery they have on the sears website. They are removing Made in USA from everything. Their mechanics toolsets have unmarked ratchets in them already.
tinkergeek
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Arrived today - complete set of
Craftsman CLOSEOUT! 82PC Professional Use Mechanics Tool Set with Case
| Online only | Sears Item# 00936369000 | Model# 24848
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-82pc-...39869:3:0#desc
Rachets still made in USA & some heft.
Paid $ 40.27 - 5 = 35.27 and free shipping with other items in cart. AFter the first one in the cart, the price goes up $5.
Craftsman CLOSEOUT! 82PC Professional Use Mechanics Tool Set with Case
| Online only | Sears Item# 00936369000 | Model# 24848
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-82pc-...39869:3:0#desc
Rachets still made in USA & some heft.
Paid $ 40.27 - 5 = 35.27 and free shipping with other items in cart. AFter the first one in the cart, the price goes up $5.
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Couldnt find it on the Craftsman site or the Kmart site but I did find it on gofer... But its marked as out of stock...
http://www.mygofer.com/craftsman-cl...echanics-tool-set-with/p-00936369000P?prdNo=1
http://www.mygofer.com/craftsman-cl...echanics-tool-set-with/p-00936369000P?prdNo=1
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Sears website has it listed, but it's a bit more expensive. Perhaps they would be willing to honor the other price with a phone call.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00936369000P?PDP_REDIRECT=false&s_tnt=39869:3:0
tinkergeek
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If you call - ordered in the middle of the night between 3/5-3/6 the price bounced around between 40.27-45.**. Maybe time of day. use VALPAK5 too.
bcradio
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I got this set for $169 which included all 3 Thin Profile ratchets in it:
http://community.craftsman.com/Craftsman-302-pc-Mechanics-Tool-Set-reviews
But that is likely a better deal than is typical.
Unfortunately its discontinued... My father paid 5 cents a socket, but since the sets and prices he paid (when he was alive) no longer exist either its not a relevant comparison, nor is yours (again unfortunately)...
For what is available today its a good price, especially with the discount coupons and points. I think I paid less than 50 cents a socket in this set.
For what is available today its a good price, especially with the discount coupons and points. I think I paid less than 50 cents a socket in this set.
rpenterics
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Craftsman "Professional" 1/2" Drive Socket Set #24841 regular price $174.99 is being closed out for $43.74!!!
Not too shabby...a $131.25 discount!!!
The link to the $43.74 price is in post #7 below...
THIS IS AN "ONLINE ONLY PRICE"
Ordered this yesterday just because and got it for $39.37 less a few bucks from points and coupon. Today I look and the price has jumped to $157.49 if you add it to your cart?
Same with these
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00936368000P
Bought yesterday for $23.49, listed today at $84.59
rippinbass
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This set is made in Taiwan! That's why they're so cheap! Called and confirmed it with Sears. Craftsman 26 pc Inch socket wrench set 1/2-inch drive #24841. Got a set off of ebay claiming they were made in the USA! I'M VERY UPSET! The way to tell is the ones made in the USA say made in or forged in USA. And the other imports just say USA.
For a first post, you really come out the gate with some stupid incorrect information.
These are Made in the USA Craftsman Industrial branded sets.
Rocket3004
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Potentially back on?? (the 1/2" set)
Whoever got in on the 82pc deal - that was a great deal!!
Man oh man... discovered this site a few days back looking up some old tools, I've already spent a ton of money (that I can't afford to spend!!!@$%#!)
Whoever got in on the 82pc deal - that was a great deal!!
Man oh man... discovered this site a few days back looking up some old tools, I've already spent a ton of money (that I can't afford to spend!!!@$%#!)
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This link is showing a price of $23.77.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...3h&srccode=cii_5784816&cpncode=30-173891357-2
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...3h&srccode=cii_5784816&cpncode=30-173891357-2
mattamd_xp
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Easleydoesit
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Nice deal. However, even better now, $ 23.77!
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...73992039-2&PDP_REDIRECT=false&s_tnt=39869:4:0
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...73992039-2&PDP_REDIRECT=false&s_tnt=39869:4:0
wood02
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I just ordered 2 @$23.77 each with free shipping from Hoffman Estates, IL 60179.
Thanks OP!
Thanks OP!
chipper
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Just tried to order and got an err out of stock message that ***** oh well i'll wait for the next one
wrh3
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I ordered one earlier as well, Thanks for the heads up!
alxdgr8
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Ordered one last night and just got shipping notification!
kybluesnbass
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SOLD out!