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Epstein's Day July 4, 2013

Hootbro

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Yup, my 2nd order did; 1st one had a confirmation though. I think the order tsunami hit them.

OK, thanks for the info.

Just seeing some peoples orders that are 20-30 numbers after mine showing up and my CC not showing a hit has me a little concerned. I just figured HJE was filling "first in, first out".

Of course with my whining, it will probably be on my doorstep tomorrow. :lol:
 
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4" brick chisel
Tire tread depth gauge
1/4x16 cabinet driver
5/16x6 slotted driver
#2x4 Phillips
8" Channellock slip joint
8" E Channellock neednose
5 blade crimper
Opinel #8
3430 Wright ratchet -been wanting this for some time now

 
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My order arrived today. I'm almost embarrassed by how little I bought, but these are lean times for the Bull Herd.

Buying from Epstein's is a pretty darn warm and personal experience. I sent a message with my order that my daughter liked the color pink, the letter E, and unicorns. I told them that I was going to hang the box on the wall in my daughter's room. When the box came I saw the nice big pink E but no unicorn. I figured they were busting *** trying to fill all these orders for antsy GJ guys and didn't have time for the mythical pony. But what do I find inside after pulling out the tools? A frickin' signed picture of a unicorn that someone obviously spent some time on. Now, my daughter did ask me why the horn is on the nose and not the head (I hadn't even noticed) but she still wants it framed and on her wall. No where else on the planet can I buy some tools and have free art thrown in like this.

Also, I think I might become addicted to these new Channellock pliers with the big grips. I really like the feel.
 

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When the box came I saw the nice big pink E but no unicorn. I figured they were busting *** trying to fill all these orders for antsy GJ guys and didn't have time for the mythical pony. But what do I find inside after pulling out the tools? A frickin' signed picture of a unicorn that someone obviously spent some time on. Now, my daughter did ask me why the horn is on the nose and not the head (I hadn't even noticed) but she still wants it framed and on her wall. No where else on the planet can I buy some tools and have free art thrown in like this.
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It must be the even more rare "Rhinoceros-icorn". Just even more special. Found only in Epstein's basement.
 

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Also, I think I might become addicted to these new Channellock pliers with the big grips. I really like the feel.

Yeah, my order came with a free set of Channellock long nose needle noses, regular ol' blue grip, and, well, sorry, I'm spoiled by my fat grip Knipexes.

If I had small hands, I dunno. But I don't! Hopefully someday I never get a chance to grab some Knipex Cobras with fat grips, or I might have to start all over again...
 

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My order arrived today. I'm almost embarrassed by how little I bought, but these are lean times for the Bull Herd.

No need to be embarrassed. You chose only the choicest cuts.

I also own:
-The wires brushes. They're really good for the price.
-The Wilde screwdriver
-The Bahco pruners. They're great for the price.
-The pliers boots. But I've never used them so far.


What can I say, great minds...:beer:
 

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Got my box yesterday!

It's not all-American, but... from the left:

Norseman 1/16" moly drill bit
Freebie Channellock needlenoses

Drill bit chart! (It's a conspiracy to sell drill bits, I tells ya...)

Freebie stubby screwdriver
Husky big stubby screwdriver -- I already have one, and it's awesome, but this one has a date with the bench grinder to become a scrape-the-hibachi-grill tool.

Dental pick

Bonney 20mm long combo
FACOM offset box 22mm/24mm (French, but ... Oh, FACOM... so sweet... and $8?!)

Western Forge 15" adjustable wrench
Wilde roller bar, 5/8"... $7.70? But how?!

Pratt & Reed wood chisels: blades made in Taiwan, handles USA, assembled USA, lifetime warranty, metal striking butts, $15, fair deal.

Freebie Sears CMan ratchety screwdriver: I'm not a big fan of driver bits, don't care about ratcheting, either, I don't think, but made in Germany, I'm a sucker for German, I'll give it a tryout.

And now for our final foreign thingy:

Nicholson hacksaw.

Jori, website says Mexico, and I'm all for Mexico having some kind of economy, but the package says Taiwan. That doesn't bother me either; I'm very pleased with the quality of all the Taiwanese stuff I get lately, they're the high quality non-Communist island offshore of Big China..... but: the website needs upating!

Now, about the hacksaw: WOWEEE!! THIS IS NICE! Damn, this is solid, and rubbery grips on each end. I need to start looking at Bahco blades to do this thing justice.
 
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Racer56

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Got my order today too.

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Lots of random stuff.

32oz ball pein
Internal and external snap ring pliers
Brass and stainless steel wire brushes
Bench brush
6in Wright adjustable
8mm Wright wrench
Paint pen and big Sharpie marker
Couple air fittings
Tips for lighter/striker
Wheel weight pliers
Hammer handle
Channellock welpers
12in square
Coping saw blades
And a bunch of Grace handles for my file collection

Couldn't be happier with the quality of everything. Big thanks to Epstein's for the screwdrivers and shirts.

Is it too soon to start picking things out for the next order? :)
 

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Well Jori e-mailed me back and told me my order was held up for the Wright 3480 ratchet I ordered.
 

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Got my T-shirt and Armstrong screwdriver today. Thanks jori.

(I was going to post a pic, but the camera ate it)
 
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Mine arrived today, thanks HJE! I'll have to take my wife on a fancy date somewhere so I have an excuse to wear my new Channellock Tee!
 

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I'm curios to I'm 20324 I guess the wright 8 point sockets are back ordered or something but I'm not in hurry either way
 

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The mail lady showed up to my office with a present. Frankly I was a little perturbed that she wasn't as happy to see me as I her. Oh Well, here is my Epsteins Day Haul!
 

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So just to give everyone an update, we are now at the end of the stack of Epstein's Day orders. The good news is that everyone that qualified for a t-shirt will get a t-shirt, as well as all the promo tool giveaways. Out of the 150 orders, I have a small list of 10 that had items that were backordered. I'll be here Saturday finishing everything up, and I'll make sure to contact everyone whose order got held up tomorrow. When I catch my breath I'm going to write a small article letting you guys know just what a difference you are making, not only to our business, but to the small US manufacturers that we distribute. Thanks for all your patience (and orders!)

Jori
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UPS man came today!

Asked for box art of something Patriotic and I was impressed!

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And then the goodies! Sorry for the not so good pic.

-Wilde 6-n-1
-Eau De Epstein
-6in Delphos Metal Funnel
-Delphos funnel with flex spout
-Epstein Shirt
-Flex spout Oil can
-8in Channellock E-series Cutters
-8in Channellock Slip joint
-11 pc Craftsman screwdriver set
-P0 craftsman screwdriver
-2 Puck Sharpening stones
-Armstrong Screwdriver
-Channellock Shirt
-Craftsman Ratcheting driver
-Norseman Drill Guide

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candikid

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The more I wait for my order, the more things comes to mind that I should have added!

Some channellock pliers (not only for the t-shirt), those armstrong aerospace ratchets in all sizes, and the "oil drainy thingys (no idea what they're called in english) that people are getting!

The parcel doesnt seem to have gotten any further than where it was left by Jori (post office I guess), maybe he can run down there and add a few things :) as if he doesn't deserve a long break right now!
 
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gmt

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Just received my order. Thanks HJE for the box art and the free goodies!:thumbup:
 

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The more I wait for my order, the more things comes to mind that I should have added!

Some channellock pliers (not only for the t-shirt), those armstrong aerospace ratchets in all sizes, and the "oil drainy thingys (no idea what they're called in english) that people are getting!

It doesnt seem to have gotten any further than where it was left by Jori, maybe he can run down there and add a few things :)

I always hate that after the order feeling of regret for not getting more! By the way, they're called funnels.

Here's my haul, it isn't much, but you might not guess that from my bill! It almost didn't make it, the box was ripped slightly on one end. Nothing lost however!
 

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So just to give everyone an update, we are now at the end of the stack of Epstein's Day orders. The good news is that everyone that qualified for a t-shirt will get a t-shirt, as well as all the promo tool giveaways. Out of the 150 orders, I have a small list of 10 that had items that were backordered. I'll be here Saturday finishing everything up, and I'll make sure to contact everyone whose order got held up tomorrow. When I catch my breath I'm going to write a small article letting you guys know just what a difference you are making, not only to our business, but to the small US manufacturers that we distribute. Thanks for all your patience (and orders!)

Jori
HJE

Thanks for the long hours packing boxes and doing artwork, Jori.

I eagerly anticipate reading that article once you have time to get to it.
 

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Here's my July Christmas present! Love the box art, said I'm an aircraft mechanic and small time farmer.



11" Knipex Diagonal cutters
3 1/4" socket rails and 36 clips
38 allen wrenches
Wilde punch set
and of course the freebies!

Thank you Jori, and thank you Bull, Ryan, and everyone else who put this together. I would not have know HJE existed without this site.
 

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Mine is currently in New Stanton, very close to me. I am eagerly anticipating its arrival :)

Big thanks to Jori and the folks of HJE/GJ for organizing a bit more of an "official" event :D
 

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Yeah, I think i'm after the last ten.
Works for me: I need to change my order (drastic)! :0

#20454 - Friday morn - oh man : 0

I was actually hoping to avoid Epstein Day, but life has it's financial expenses. ;/
 

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I hope we're still doing this fifty years from now. An Independence Day tradition passed down from generation to generation. Our grandsons having their robot chauffeurs in their flying cars to put in an order to Epstein's for a set of nuclear screwdrivers.
 

Trucky

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Are those the Wiss scissors or the Heritage's?

Also, your post count is 2.. looks like there ARE too many 2's.
 
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