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[PowderKeg]

Regarding Flea bay, the only time I can say I got intentionally screwed, I sorta deserved it. Seller had fuzzy pics of some Proto and a Snappy flex head ratchet. E-mailed questions about the condition and got positive responses, but when they arrived I found the guy had lied thru his teeth Proto chrome was peeling and chipped/worn away, flex head was rough ratcheting and floppy. Looked back at all his current and past auctions - yup, all out-of-focus pics. Had a happier ending though (but not from the sob seller). Took the Snappy to the dealer servicing the woodyard I worked out of and he rebuilt the head and ordered a new pin for the handle. After a month the pin still hadn't showed up, so he gave me a shiny new F831 . That dealer got many more sales from me after that. And I don't bid on anything without any, or with bad pics. Feedback is generally a good guide, but you need to actually read the negatives and neutrals - some can be retaliatory or undeserved from sob's suffering bidders remorse.

Had a package of misc Snappy hex sockets show up once with hole torn in it and a few missing - seller quickly made good on them by refunding some $$$ to me. He also got a few more sales.

And that's coming from someone with 540 all good feedbacks - likely well over 650 total purchases - in 10 years of flea bay'ing, mostly buying.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Had a package of misc Snappy hex sockets show up once with hole torn in it and a few missing - seller quickly made good on them by refunding some $$$ to me. He also got a few more sales.

That makes me happy.

Glad to see there are still people out there who are genuine to the point they pay for someone else's dishonesty/mistake, when it's something they've dealt with.

I've dealt with some good sellers, i guess i'm lucky in that i've only had one or two issues with seller. Never over an auction that didn't turn out as it should. But i've asked seller about shipping to me, or shipping to my friend in Georgia and they get real rude and pissy. Most are real helpful, i explain the situation and they're willing to help however they can.

One time i wanted to buy an FV8, i think it was, universal joint. Sent a message to the seller, asking if it could be shipped to me, they were real rude to me in their reply. It didn't sell in the end, was re-listed a number of times. As you can see from my first post, i got one in the end from an awesome seller.

On guy i bought the 4 stubby/thumb screwdrivers is a great guy. He's now a pretty good friend!

 

[SocketDeviler]

Had a package of misc Snappy hex sockets show up once with hole torn in it and a few missing - seller quickly made good on them by refunding some $$$ to me. He also got a few more sales.

Had a similar experience this week. Yours worked out better. Here's my letter to the seller.

Hello, I received the package today. The tools are as you stated and thus far I am pleased with them but your method of shipping is terrible. $10.95 for Parcel Post in a plain Kraft envelope with some newspaper and tape? The unwrapped ratchet was poking out of the envelope when it got here. It's amazing nothing was stolen. You can get safer bubble mailers for 50 cents and less. I'm down for paying a handling fee but when I pay about $4.00 for it I expect something better. I have shipped $1.00 CDs with more respect. Honestly, I had intended to do more business with you but not if this is your standard service. Damian


His reply. Oofa!

HELLO DAMIAN, SORRY THE PACKAGING WAS LESS THAN EXPECTED. I WAS ON VACATION HAD AN EMPLOYEE PACKAGE THEM UP. I USE BUBBLE WRAP AND WAS UNAWARE OF HOW IT WAS PACKAGED. I DO USE PLAIN ENVELOPES WITH BUBBLE WRAP SO THAT THE CONTENTS IS NOT NONE TO EVERYONE. THE TOOLS I SELL IS TOP QUIALTY. I SEARCH VERY HAD TO GET DEALS FOR EVERYONE TO SELL AT A GOOD PRICE, BUT TRY NOT TO CUT ON SHIPPING. SORRY FOR ANY PROBLEM AND I DO HOPE YOU BUY MORE FROM ME. PLEASE REMEMEBER THE TOOLS ARE TOP QUAILTY AND THAT IS WHAT I AM SELLING. THANKS AND GOD BLESS SNOMAN

Bunch of rubbish. I also bought a book from a seller that claimed the book was in "great" condition. Turns out to be a former library copy with loose binding. Not my week for buying on ebay. As a seller that busts his *** and even takes a financial hit in doing so this kind of service really pisses me off.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

That *****. What the hell is with the all caps? Makes my eyes hurt.

I guess i'm just so picky that i've been lucky with my buys. I watch a bunch of things then narrow them down to what i really want and what's acutally worth buying.

That camera is the only thing i've bought off eBay that wasn't a tool, as far as i can remember. Maybe i've bought other stuff in the past, i don't know. I think if you buy such little variety there's less to go wrong. Maybe i'm just narrow-minded and dull.

 

[SocketDeviler]

That *****. What the hell is with the all caps? Makes my eyes hurt.

I guess i'm just so picky that i've been lucky with my buys. I watch a bunch of things then narrow them down to what i really want and what's acutally worth buying.

That camera is the only thing i've bought off eBay that wasn't a tool, as far as i can remember. Maybe i've bought other stuff in the past, i don't know. I think if you buy such little variety there's less to go wrong. Maybe i'm just narrow-minded and dull.

ALL CAPS drives me nuts but I think that's the least of the guy's problems.

I've been on ebay for 8 years now, been ripped off for about $140.00 and received some shoddy service but most of my deals have been good. As mentioned I just find it doubly annoying when it goes bad because I am a seller that busts his balls to make it so that there are no problems.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Got any Snap-on stuff with hard plastic handles, the ones i like?

I've only ever paid for two things without PayPal, one was a set of mini screwdrivers from Germany, paid via wire transfer. The other was a set of Tyre valve tools, i sent a cheque in the mail. Luckily they went smooth as silk.

I wouldn't buy anything "expensive" (over $40) without PayPal.

 

[SocketDeviler]

Got any Snap-on stuff with hard plastic handles, the ones i like?

I've only ever paid for two things without PayPal, one was a set of mini screwdrivers from Germany, paid via wire transfer. The other was a set of Tyre valve tools, i sent a cheque in the mail. Luckily they went smooth as silk.

I wouldn't buy anything "expensive" (over $40) without PayPal.

I don't personally sell many tools but I sell a load for the company I work for. In the last 2-1/2 years I have sold well over 1000 Snap-On items including ones with plastic handles (they always sell well). I can notify you when we get them but we don't ship overseas. Sorry.

Since this is a show thread here is the funky looking Kobalt 1/4 ratchet MR CAPS sent me. I'm not crazy about the shape of the lever but seems like a decent ratchet.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

That's... unsual?

Not my kind of thing, personally. But interesting none-the-less.

Shoot me a PM with what Snap-on stuff you get, i have a friend on Georgia it can be shipped to.

Thank You,
Moose.

 

[SocketDeviler]

That's... unsual?

Not my kind of thing, personally. But interesting none-the-less.

Shoot me a PM with what Snap-on stuff you get, i have a friend on Georgia it can be shipped to.

Thank You,
Moose.

I'll keep an eye out for the hard plastic.

Yeh, the ratchet is odd, like some sort of Craftsman mutation.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Next on the list.. Franklin Ball Joint Separator. This finishes tomorrow, i'm getting one either way. There are some Buy It Nows for these.

I have a smaller ball joint separator, but sometimes it aint big enough. These are awesome, Blue Point sell these exact ones, although i've had trouble finding one.

tomorrow it'll be mine.

 

[LoneGunman]

Last 30 days:

Blue Point mallet with unterchangable heads

Matco wrench

Mac wrench

Snappy wrenches

NOS Bonney wrenches

Set of Matco metric stubby

Mac pliers

Two sets of Wera insulated screwdrivers, I bought the two sets as I was able to sell 3 of the 4 three drivers sets so my set cost me nothing.

I've also bought and or traded a good amount of stuff in the classified section here

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I was watching one of those Blue Point sets, maybe even that one. Looks like a very good idea to me.

I like those Bonney wrenches, they're very nice.

 

[eschoendorff]

NOS Bonney wrenches

Those alone will earn you a "YOU ****" award.

 

[le6920]

I've been tempted on the NOS Bonney stuff also. There is a site that has a bunch but they are missing different sizes, so you won't get a full set. Still high quailty stuff.

 

[eschoendorff]

I've been tempted on the NOS Bonney stuff also. There is a site that has a bunch but they are missing different sizes, so you won't get a full set. Still high quailty stuff.

harryepstein.com?

 

[LoneGunman]

The Bonney wrenches were cheap in my opinion, it cost me $24 shipped but I had to take multiple of the same size, so I had 4 3/8 and 2 7/16, still I'll buy them all day for $4 a piece brand new. I gave some to my dad who first bought Bonney wrenches as a diesal mechanic in the early 70's. He prefers the old high polished Bonney over the SO's. I guess because he had the whole set. I still have a good amount of his old SK sockets with his name on them.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Got a message from the seller with the camera:

no need to pay extra for insurance...it is included in the cost of shipping. but this will take an extra day or two to ship to you--the camera i had in stock had a tiny scratch on it, so i had to get it replaced. sorry about that.

That makes me happy.

There's more:

Snap-on 19mm 3/8" Drive Swivel Extension. Not really sure why i bought it, but i wanted it. Oh well, i've got it now. I'll find a use for it later.

 

[DaytonFan]

Those are nice ext. very nice

 

[eschoendorff]

Got a message from the seller with the camera:



That makes me happy.

There's more:

Snap-on 19mm 3/8" Drive Swivel Extension. Not really sure why i bought it, but i wanted it. Oh well, i've got it now. I'll find a use for it later.

Hey man, when are you planning to visit the US? We have an extra room, and you could hang with all the Michigan garage mofos (just don't let my wife know)!

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Hey man, when are you planning to visit the US? We have an extra room, and you could hang with all the Michigan garage mofos (just don't let my wife know)!

The camera i'm mailing to Canada. I've been offered a job in Ohio but i need to raise some money and sort some immigration stuff before i can go. I need a vacation desperately, so maybe sometime in the fall i can plan a trip there for a week or two. We'll see when i've got some money.

aaaaaaand there's more:

Snap-on 7-piece Nut Driver Set. Couldn't decide whether to put it or not. So i put the mouse over the Buy It Now, shut my eyes and clicked. Felt good..

And i bought the ball-joint separator. I'm so pissed, one went for NOTHING (well, $9) and i missed it because i was talking to a friend in need. Ok, so she's a good friend and all, but it cost me 6 times as much as it could've.

There's one more thing ending tonight, so i'll post that up too later.

 

[DaytonFan]

Sweet buy!!!!!

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Here we go again..

Snap-on 1/4" Round Head Ratchet Set. The Chrome ones are mine, the black handled one is qoing to wrenchr as i'm not a fan of those roto-swivel heads.

Anyone know if an FHC737 compact round-head 3/8" guts (3/8" drive in 1/4" body) will fit into the stubby round head? I think the stubby is a TK860, it's a different handle then the one listed now.

 

[wrenchr]

Here we go again..

Snap-on 1/4" Round Head Ratchet Set. The Chrome ones are mine, the black handled one is qoing to wrenchr as i'm not a fan of those roto-swivel heads.

Anyone know if an FHC737 compact round-head 3/8" guts (3/8" drive in 1/4" body) will fit into the stubby round head? I think the stubby is a TK860, it's a different handle then the one listed now.

In your face eschoendorff!!!!

 

[Moose-LandTran]

You've lost me. explain?

 

[wrenchr]

You've lost me. explain?

He continue's to say I do not have that one, And I said I want one I just do not want to buy new.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Oh well, problem solved!

 

[Moose-LandTran]

And another. Last of the night. Tomorrow, i start again.

9-piece Snap-on Torx screwdriver set. Wanted one of these for ages, passed on a red set a while ago on eBay. Glad i did. Now i have the set i wanted.

Nice..

 

[DaytonFan]

Wow nice buy!!

 

[bchee]

the black handled one is qoing to wrenchr as i'm not a fan of those roto-swivel heads.

How many teeth does that 1/4 rotohead have?
If you or wrenchr don't mind my asking, how much for the transaction?

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Wow nice buy!!

Thank you. It cost an arm and a leg but i'm happy.

How many teeth does that 1/4 rotohead have?

I don't know to be honest, my catalogue (900) lists the newer round heads as having 60 teeth, and the roto-swivel as having 39 teeth. The compact is an older style, so i suspect they may be 45 tooth.

If you or wrenchr don't mind my asking, how much for the transaction?

Nothing. I was in a good mood, and i won't use that ratchet. He made me a good offer, and i thought to myself "what can i buy for that much?" i didn't come up anything in particular, so i figured i'd let it go for nothing.

No, i'm not kidding.

 

[wrenchr]

And thank you Moose!!!

 

[Moose-LandTran]

And thank you Moose!!!

You're Welcome.

 

[bchee]

And thank you Moose!!!

aww man you ****. I don't know what you did to deserve a free snap-on ratchet.............

I'm figuring the shipping is $20-30, so maybe it comes out even.

Moose, that is very nice of you. Please tell me you didn't ship it to him for free!!!

 

[Moose-LandTran]

aww man you ****. I don't know what you did to deserve a free snap-on ratchet.............

Catch me in a good mood. DaytonFan got the Mac screwdrivers for free.

I'm figuring the shipping is $20-30, so maybe it comes out even.

I paid $22 shipping. That covers the two round head ratchets and the spinner to ship to me, and the roto-swivel to ship to wrenchr.

Moose, that is very nice of you. Please tell me you didn't ship it to him for free!!!

Yep, everything was free.

 

[DaytonFan]

Moose you are awesome!!

 

[DaytonFan]

to Moose!!!

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Nah, you two just caught me in a good mood.

It's the time of year i have to buy presents for friends (like 5 close friend birthdays within a fortnight) and i save up money to spend on lots of stuff. There'll be more stuff up for grabs soon-ish.

 

[billymade]

Moose, is your orange handle collection complete yet?

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Haha, no.

Looking for a set of gasket scrapers now. And a 36" striking prybar. I've got a set of striking prybars, and a red 24" one too.

I think the box will look good with a mix of a few colours. It'll make it easier to grab one quickly anyway.

 

[GDA]

Damm... Moose, you sure are taking home some nice scores on SO tools!

I just scored a new 1/4 drive techwrench a couple weeks ago. It was the one I needed to complete the entire set - 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 and the 3/4 drive 4ft monster.