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[Cheapskate]

How much stuff did you order?

According to their calculations about 35lbs worth.

 

[blown94conv]

I recieved my gearwrench socket set today. They also threw in a adaptor for a drill as well. Item was brand new and in great shape.

 

[mrholeshot]

I have a package coming in tommorow acording to UPS

 

[Hiball]

How bout a list of what you was buying so we can Honestly judge the shipping cost? Ive ordered a couple packages from Cripe within the last Month and havent noticed any exxagerated shipping charges.

 

[hammergodthor]

I've placed 5 orders in the last 5 months, and I've noticed their shipping prices slowly increasing. The biggest came when they got away from FedEx sometime around the holidays. My last order, I almost didn't place because of shipping costs.

Did you order any unusual sized items? 4 ft. levels, and the like?

 

[mrholeshot]

The cost of shipping has gone through the roof. I shipped a guitar to Texas and UPS was 84 dollars. Had I charged 50 dollars for shipping on ebay people would be griping about excess shipping. I've had my UPS account for 18 years so I would think I would get a better rate. Musicians Friend can sell a guitar (cheap pos) for 75 dollars and ship it for free. Granted I had 8K of insurance but it wasn't that much. I guess for companies that ship loads of volume they get a huge discount. What Cripes charges pretty much mirrors what I would pay. I think they make money off the shipping but I'd like to know what the size of the box for that amount of money. Guitar shippers are huge so the size of the box may have something to do with it.

 

[bobemmerich]

I've ordered 80% of my Allen tools from them. Never got "raped" on shipping. From thier Ebay store they combine shipping. I'll buy from them as long as they're around.

 

[Cheapskate]

How bout a list of what you was buying so we can Honestly judge the shipping cost? Ive ordered a couple packages from Cripe within the last Month and havent noticed any exxagerated shipping charges.

I've placed 5 orders in the last 5 months, and I've noticed their shipping prices slowly increasing. The biggest came when they got away from FedEx sometime around the holidays. My last order, I almost didn't place because of shipping costs.

Did you order any unusual sized items? 4 ft. levels, and the like?

3-500 pcs Wire Nuts

10-25packs screw bits

1-250 pcs screw bits

2-Sets of wrenches

4- Asst Electrical testers

2-saw blades

10-Asst sockets on rails

4- small screwdriver packs

A handful of other random small items.

Nothing large or big and heavy. I guess I've been spoiled by Enco's free shipping.

 

[pipsters]

I get 75% off FedEx shipping and sometimes it's still cheaper to send it USPS, the package delivery companies are really getting up there. Even USPS is getting expensive, although those new flat rate boxes are pretty cool.

 

[Hiball]

3-500 pcs Wire Nuts

10-25packs screw bits

1-250 pcs screw bits

2-Sets of wrenches

4- Asst Electrical testers

2-saw blades

10-Asst sockets on rails

4- small screwdriver packs

A handful of other random small items.

Nothing large or big and heavy. I guess I've been spoiled by Enco's free shipping.

Dunno... I added 20 of these Armstrong Impact Extensions to my cart and at 50lbs and a Total Price of $1280 bucks it still only came up to $41 bucks. It could be your Location? Dunno... If your interested in the stuff Call Cripe, Its not uncommon for shipping calculators to be wrong.

 

[65 Malibu SS]

I ordered some larger metric KDs from them a while back. Their prices were good and their s&h rates were reasonable. I've bought from them twice and never had a problem. Nice folks imo.

 

[bchee]

3-500 pcs Wire Nuts

10-25packs screw bits

1-250 pcs screw bits

2-Sets of wrenches

4- Asst Electrical testers

2-saw blades

10-Asst sockets on rails

4- small screwdriver packs

A handful of other random small items.

Nothing large or big and heavy. I guess I've been spoiled by Enco's free shipping.

I don't see how that stuff adds up to 35 lbs
Hiball might be right about the shipping calculator.

 

[trents99]

Just got my order in yesterday. 8 piece Armstrong screwdriver set and a 25'' Armstrong pry bar. Weight was just shy of 3lbs and shipping was $10.86 to Georgia.

For those wondering about condition. The pry bar has shelf wear on the handle with a small scratch, blade is unused. Screwdrivers were still wrapped in plastic but the cheap little holder had broken tabs so it was basically useless.

Happy with the overall transaction and would order again.

 

[Vinko]

That's a fair assessment . . . :

I don't see how it's fair. The guy didn't even elaborate. If you're going to slam a company on-line at least give all the details. Otherwise it's a cheap shot and one that shouldn't be taken seriously.

 

[Hank McMauser]

Just got my order in yesterday. 8 piece Armstrong screwdriver set and a 25'' Armstrong pry bar. Weight was just shy of 3lbs and shipping was $10.86 to Georgia.

For those wondering about condition. The pry bar has shelf wear on the handle with a small scratch, blade is unused. Screwdrivers were still wrapped in plastic but the cheap little holder had broken tabs so it was basically useless.

Happy with the overall transaction and would order again.

not to de-rail this thread but what is your impression of the screwdrivers? Are they just rebadged craftsmans/craftsman pro's?

 

[Steen27]

I've purchased from them more than once and their combined shipping was always very reasonable and fast too... (8 items, about 15 lbs and $15 shipping to me across the country)

Can't comment on your specific case OP but I have been more than satisfied with Cripe... wish I knew about more sellers like him...

 

[mrholeshot]

I got a shipment from them a little while ago. packaging was perfect, item shows no shelf wear and even threw me a free gold plated Camel tire pressure gauge. No worth much but just a nice jesture

 

[Griff93]

I don't see how it's fair. The guy didn't even elaborate. If you're going to slam a company on-line at least give all the details. Otherwise it's a cheap shot and one that shouldn't be taken seriously.

Agreed. I'd be happy to listen to the details though.

I've ordered from them 5 or 6 times. I've always gotten exactly what I ordered. One time a quantity of one was shown and apparently someone else got it right before me. I don't remember the lady's name but a nice lady from there called me to let me know. She also apparently left me a note with Mike?(don't remember exactly as it's been quite a while) to give me a call if they came across anymore. She also wanted to make sure I still wanted the rest of the order without the other item. I'd say this was pretty good customer service. There shipping has always been very reasonable. I've ordered several large boxes with longer stuff like 2 ft extensions, etc. I was actually looking at their site earlier today to see if they had anything new I wanted.

 

[plinker]

I have orderd about 6 times. The only problem I've had was with the last order, they didnt have the one item (rats, oh well). They notified me and I got a refund.

As far as old stock / dusty items, I would think thats to be expected a little, beings as they have mainly closeout items. That being said I havent gotten anything that looks like it's been through the wringer.

Shipping cost from them is about average, IMO.

 

[mixxmstrmike]

Just thought I would share my experience with Cripe Distributing.

I made six purchases via eBay, some multiple counts per item. They discounted shipping for each additional item for multiple items. I purchased the KD Torx brake set (2x), Allen Hex sockets (2x), KD hose clamp pliers (3x), Gearwrench 1/4" metric universal impacts, 1/4" Armstrong locking impact extensions. All told, my bill was $153 plus $49 for shipping!

I paid the bill almost immediately, but sent a message to the seller asking them to consider lowering the shipping charge. I received an email from "Deb" stating the following:

"once your order is packed and shipped i will take a look at the actual shipping and refund you any overpayment you may have made"

Two days later, I get confirmation from my PayPal account of a partial shipping refund of $32!

I thought I was treated more than fairly, in my opinion, but others may see it otherwise. I would probably order from them again.

Hope this helps a few members out there.

-Mike

 

[Vinko]

Just thought I would share my experience with Cripe Distributing.

I made six purchases via eBay, some multiple counts per item. They discounted shipping for each additional item for multiple items. I purchased the KD Torx brake set (2x), Allen Hex sockets (2x), KD hose clamp pliers (3x), Gearwrench 1/4" metric universal impacts, 1/4" Armstrong locking impact extensions. All told, my bill was $153 plus $49 for shipping!

I paid the bill almost immediately, but sent a message to the seller asking them to consider lowering the shipping charge. I received an email from "Deb" stating the following:

"once your order is packed and shipped i will take a look at the actual shipping and refund you any overpayment you may have made"

Two days later, I get confirmation from my PayPal account of a partial shipping refund of $32!

I thought I was treated more than fairly, in my opinion, but others may see it otherwise. I would probably order from them again.

Hope this helps a few members out there.

-Mike

That shipping charge via ebay is why I didn't originally buy the 4 or 5 sets of Armstrong they had before Christmas. Had I known they'd have refunded the overcharges, I'd have gone through with it

 

[Kev442]

Well, I have an update on my order. Four days after placing the order and paying in full, I got an email saying the number one I item I absolutely wanted was out of stock. I canceled the entire $120 order at that point as I was not amused.
It's pretty obvious that orders placed online do not lower the quantity available on the website. Until inventory online matches what you order in real time, I doubt I'll waste a hour digging through the website again.
The alternative theory would be that while they sat on my already paid order Monday until Thursday, they sold the inventory out from under me. Either way, I'll pass until they are more professional.

 

[killerb87]

I love these guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have ordered from them many times with great results.

 

[jay50]

I finally got my order after waiting 3 weeks.
No communication, nothing.

My first and last order with this bunch of lame asses.

 

[tenlug]

I've ordered twice and both orders showed up in 4 days. Shipping is a little high but their prices more than make up for it. Steve

 

[Buckgnarly]

I hope more people have bad experiences....more deals for me...

 

[bchee]

Well, I have an update on my order. Four days after placing the order and paying in full, I got an email saying the number one I item I absolutely wanted was out of stock. I canceled the entire $120 order at that point as I was not amused.
It's pretty obvious that orders placed online do not lower the quantity available on the website. Until inventory online matches what you order in real time, I doubt I'll waste a hour digging through the website again.
The alternative theory would be that while they sat on my already paid order Monday until Thursday, they sold the inventory out from under me. Either way, I'll pass until they are more professional.

I was pissed off with a similar experience.

 

[Even 11]

I have ordered from them 2-3 times and they always are very professional, very fast to ship and usually throw in a freebie or 2. I think my longest wait time was 4-5 days? All tools packed to withstand even the USPS and never a cancellation or substitution! I'd order from them again in a heartbeat!

-Dane

 

[mooman]

Wow! can you say hit or miss?
I've ordered one thing from them and did not have a problem. It was about three months ago.

 

[Infidel]

I have been happy with the 3 purchases from Cripes, Yes shipping is a little high, but I think it has to do with the site and it's shipping calculations. I know there is a way to have real time stock numbers for a website I saw many Weapons dealers implement this during the last election to help prevent getting hundreds of orders on hot items after they were out. I hope to see this on the site, as well as NOT charging before the item is shipped. Wasting someones time, and holding there money is not cool. I will continue to keep shopping at Cripes even with a risk of being out of stock as long as will get a refund. They have already saved me hundreds on items I would have paid full price for.

Also they have added a lot of new items to the site especially Craftsman in the last few days.

http://www.cripedistributing.com/products_new.php?osCsid=22f45a7446c38cd18924bc40358c165e

 

[Kev442]

Refund took about a week, so that went OK.

 

[Teken]

I was about to order from Cripes but when I clicked on Checkout and saw this:

I changed my mind. Is this what others have paid for shipping? I think paying approx 1/4 of the total for shipping as my cheapest option is ridiculous. After reading that people here thought the shipping was high I figured it would have been around $20 not $80.

Vinco,

If that doesn't prove my point then I don't know what does . . .

I don't see how it's fair. The guy didn't even elaborate. If you're going to slam a company on-line at least give all the details. Otherwise it's a cheap shot and one that shouldn't be taken seriously.

Read above . . . Maybe, even better try reading the whole thread . . .

That shipping charge via ebay is why I didn't originally buy the 4 or 5 sets of Armstrong they had before Christmas. Had I known they'd have refunded the overcharges, I'd have gone through with it

This reply just proves my point that I stated . . . Any other stupid Q's you want to offer up?

 

[472scout]

Well, I have an update on my order. Four days after placing the order and paying in full, I got an email saying the number one I item I absolutely wanted was out of stock. I canceled the entire $120 order at that point as I was not amused.
It's pretty obvious that orders placed online do not lower the quantity available on the website. Until inventory online matches what you order in real time, I doubt I'll waste a hour digging through the website again.
The alternative theory would be that while they sat on my already paid order Monday until Thursday, they sold the inventory out from under me. Either way, I'll pass until they are more professional.

Same problem I had via their Ebay site. Waste of my time.

 

[Johnny chaos]

I bought a couple things from them prices were great, shipping fair and they threw in a free tool that wasn't on my invoice. I give them a thumbs up.

 

[Vinko]

This reply just proves my point that I stated . . . Any other stupid Q's you want to offer up?

It wasn't a question. It was a statement.

Your reply proves my point: that you have actually have to marshal some evidence if you're going to slag a company. You didn't do it in either prev. post. But this time, you cited you a few others to back your assertion. You're learning.

 

[csmitty]

My shipping was $34 for 30lbs. ID to GA, seemed pretty reasonable to me. Shipped out next day, gonna take a week, but I supposed thats reasonable to considering the distance. Guess they had all the tools even though I was worried about the on that said they had 4. Very good prices if you ask me, kinda hard to believe, guess I'll see when they get here. Pretty excited, tools, yay!!

 

[justin85]

I just ordered from them, and got a phone call yesterday saying the item I was really wanting was out of stock... I see a pattern forming here in all this feedback.

 

[Teken]

It wasn't a question. It was a statement.

Your reply proves my point: that you have actually have to marshal some evidence if you're going to slag a company. You didn't do it in either prev. post. But this time, you cited you a few others to back your assertion. You're learning.

You missed the whole point here so I will spell it out for you. I have dealt with this company first hand. My experience mirrors the feed-back here from other GJ members.

That was my first reply, as was the reply of the member above me . . .

I stated a personal experience based on fact, not here say, or conjecture. Others have also expressed and explained the same level of service.

This has nothing to do with *slagging* anyone, just stating the facts.

End Of Story . . .

 

[mustang79]

I ordered from cripe feb 14. got a confirmation email the next day and shipping notice the next. had the items in a week. They had great communication as far as i'm concerned. The items were packed nice and everything was as discribed. The freight on my order was very reasonable. ordered the sae gearbox set. I've been in the market for a zero box set for a while and could not pass the deal up. All I can say is after using these wrenches this week they are a great bargain and are quality pieces. will be looking at getting the metric set as soon as i can find a good deal.

 

[csmitty]

Got my order today.

Everything packaged well. The clamps had some paint scrapped off but nothing to worry about. They'll just get worse. I think my favorite is that Gearwrench master tap wrench set. That thing is saweeeeeeet.

I'd def. recommend and will order again. Probably get some more flap and grinding discs.