Did my first Snap-On purchase today...

[20-100]

Hi guys,

After my first year (out of two) completed in Heavy Equipment Mecanics class, I got a job (apprentice, for the summer) at a Terex dealership.

I had a decent set of tools to start but I needed a die grinder, so I made my first purchase from our Snap On dealer on it's weekly stop, got me an AT105, paid in cash... from my first pay... I hope it's not addictive...

 

[jerryW]

Don't worry, it will be. It a nice disease to have.

Congrats on the job. Probably learn more in a shop than in a class room.


jerry

 

[arkangel06]

Glad to see a canuck getting a good job

 

[Merkava_4]

I hope it's not addictive...

Nah, not at all. Don't worry.

 

[taylorboi]

haha i told myself one day i need and only getting a snap on ratchet thats it now ive spent about $3000 in the past few months now it took that one time to get me hooked i still tell myself i just had to have a snap on ratchet so yes very addictive

 

[20-100]

Well, after a month... I confirm that it's addictive... At each visit of the SO man I purchased some tools (Hey, I really needed them, I swore)...

New allen keys sets in Metric and SAE (mine did not have ball ends...).
A feeler gauge kit (my old one was too rusted...).
A Crowfoot Open End set (211FCOA).

I can quit anytime if I want...

 

[bostonae22]

it is very addicting..how about some pics of your setup!!

 

[billymade]

Some pics of the shop you work at; would be cool too!

 

[brian90505]

It's only an addiction when you start that account with them. Until then it's just an expensive habit.

 

[DarrenF]

My best advice is to develop a good relationship with your snap on guy. Don't pay full price for anything. KNOW the retail prices before you get on the truck. Only buy what you need. Buy some from him and some on Ebay, craigslist, etc.. I buy most of my stuff on Ebay. I surf Ebay every night. There are some really good deals to be had.

Snap On tools are VERY addictive.

 

[Teken]

Good to see you're still doing well and employed! Now, how about some pictures you!

 

[20-100]

I already posted pictures of my toolbox (before I started working, just after the end of classes) in the "Show your toolbox" thread.

I'll try to take some picture at work (got to check with my boss if it's OK) and post them later.

 

[doctorschmullus]

As a fellow first year apprentice i can say I am addicted to buying tools but definately not snap on because I got priced 260 dollars above list price insert angry face here

 

[TheGrooveking]

As a fellow first year apprentice i can say I am addicted to buying tools but definately not snap on because I got priced 260 dollars above list price insert angry face here

Please explain getting priced 260 dollars about list price? Did the dealer overcharge you? and for what? If he did I'd tell him about it, if he acknowledges it and make a correction then your good. But if he doesn't, get a hold of his district manager and start a major campaign against him. Let everyone in his life know what a piece of sh*t he is.

It may just be a mistake while he was looking up part numbers in his price book.

TheGrooveking