RHFT Coolaid

[John316]

All I can say is wow.


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[Mario]

Damn!

 

[reptilezs]

while they are a nice ratchet(i have a std one), i would get some dual 80s or similar fine tooth ratchet for those prices. matco, wright etc

 

[Jawn]

I'll just take some SK, please and thank you. Oh wait, I already have 'em!

 

[John316]

I love RHFT ratchets, but I don't get how a thumbwheel is all that helpful on a long 1/2 flex. Also, I know the RHFT ratchets are pretty tough, I am not sure how much torque beating it can handle as a 1/2 long ratchet as compared to todays high end offerings.

 

[zbadass28]

Well look at that..... Craftsman bringing Snap-on prices. Who would have known?

 

[NastyNate]

I knew I should have sold mine on ebay... Got a measly $17.00

 

[Thumper]

Wtf !!!

 

[woody 73]

I can see it now:

Homeowner **** "yes sir I have this old and very vintage craftsman ratchet for sale but it will only cost you $150.00 doolars".

Buyer Woody "Well **** how did you come up with that price?"

**** " Well Woody seems like they talk about how great they are on a web-site called the GJ and that just drives up the price on E-bay".

These times are a changing not like the old days...

 

[BajaBound]

I want a 44983 really but holy **** 180 bucks! I have a 44977 that I got from a member here and I love it but that's out of the park expensive.

 

[John316]

Actually it was $194.85 shipped

 

[Jarhead0408]

Hell I picked up the same ratchet local for $15 bucks 3 months ago.

 

[vintagefan]

This is beyond Crazy... who the hell would pay MORE for a craftsman than they could buy a brand new Snap-on off the truck?!?!

I mean, I'm not a huge Snap-on fanboy, but damn.

 

[Fedwrench]

Maybe I should part with mine.

 

[ckadams00]

I've said it before and I will continue to say it: they are complete ****. No sense in owning them. MY shipping address is . . . . .

 

[kc-steve]

I think it has to do with rarity . . . they don't make 'em anymore yet are in demand for being a "good quality" ratchet. I'm pretty sure no one is buying them to use them. When all is said and done, anything is basically worth what people are willing to pay. I wouldn't pay those prices but that's just me.

Steve

 

[ajchien]

I think it has to do with rarity . . . they don't make 'em anymore yet are in demand for being a "good quality" ratchet. I'm pretty sure no one is buying them to use them. When all is said and done, anything is basically worth what people are willing to pay. I wouldn't pay those prices but that's just me.

Steve

Agreed. The RHFTs are becoming collectors items rather than every day use items.

 

[itsvegas]

i hit a ton of flea markets/yard sales and never seem to run across any of these.

 

[billymade]

I don't think I have ever seen one used and that is searching many years at the flea market. Also, I don't think I remember seeing any; in the seven years that I worked in the tool dept. at my local sears! They must be pretty rare.