chevy.stroker
Well-known member
How many of you actually do research into the tools you purchase and go to the source to purchase tools instead of the tool needing to have a particular name stamped on them?
I'm not just talking about the truck brands here. Lots of places and brands relabel. Sears Craftsman, SK, ATD, etc. It is the way of a global economy.
I certainly understand that quick warranty is a concern when you make your money with your tools. However, I also know that in the economy we are in now that many who are turning wrenches do not, or are slowly losing, the spending power they once had.
I also understand that the tool trucks will often finance tools over time and that big ticket times need to be financed. So, although a Waterloo or Montazooma toolbox maybe less expensive that financing is a concern. However, there are some places where real, or the same, quality, and often the exact same tool, can be purchased for far less money with a minimal amount of research. A few examples are:
Norseman drill bits from Epsteins. Can you purchase a better Molybdenum bit?
Relabeled Hanson extractors. I know they aren't the best out there but it is often relabeled. I often replace a broken tap with a USA made Hanson tap.
OTC testers are often relabeled. As are Lisle and Wilde.
The reverse often occurs as well. Sometimes relabeled tools sell for cheaper than the name brand. I was very impressed when one member on here was purchasing USA made tools from either Advanced Auto or AutoZone for pennies on the dollar of name brand and had the knowledge to know exactly what they were buying.
Anyway, I think you get my point (even if my examples ****). Do you ever research and avoid the overhead, or do you just jump on the truck, or run into Sears and pay more fore relabeled tools?
I certainly don't fault either camp for their purchasing habits. I guess I'm just to much of a tight *** to ever want to pay more than I have to.
I'm not just talking about the truck brands here. Lots of places and brands relabel. Sears Craftsman, SK, ATD, etc. It is the way of a global economy.
I certainly understand that quick warranty is a concern when you make your money with your tools. However, I also know that in the economy we are in now that many who are turning wrenches do not, or are slowly losing, the spending power they once had.
I also understand that the tool trucks will often finance tools over time and that big ticket times need to be financed. So, although a Waterloo or Montazooma toolbox maybe less expensive that financing is a concern. However, there are some places where real, or the same, quality, and often the exact same tool, can be purchased for far less money with a minimal amount of research. A few examples are:
Norseman drill bits from Epsteins. Can you purchase a better Molybdenum bit?
Relabeled Hanson extractors. I know they aren't the best out there but it is often relabeled. I often replace a broken tap with a USA made Hanson tap.
OTC testers are often relabeled. As are Lisle and Wilde.
The reverse often occurs as well. Sometimes relabeled tools sell for cheaper than the name brand. I was very impressed when one member on here was purchasing USA made tools from either Advanced Auto or AutoZone for pennies on the dollar of name brand and had the knowledge to know exactly what they were buying.
Anyway, I think you get my point (even if my examples ****). Do you ever research and avoid the overhead, or do you just jump on the truck, or run into Sears and pay more fore relabeled tools?
I certainly don't fault either camp for their purchasing habits. I guess I'm just to much of a tight *** to ever want to pay more than I have to.
) ... and that's ROI.
