I'm thinking about selling my snapon sockets in order to buy a craftsman tool set. I was given a set of 11pc 12pt 3/8'' sockets as a gift. I rather have 6pt and I also don't really need the quality of the snapon. Do you think this is a good idea? I think I will put the sockets on ebay with a starting bid of 50 and a reserve of $115. Do you think this is a fair price?
Sell my snap-on sockets?
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DavidtheDuke
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I think the reserve is too high, but yes I'm fairly certain someone would pay that even if it came close to retail.
kartracer55
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set no reserve, I am always turned off by reserve auctions.
Are these standard depth or deep well sockets? If they are not deep well the reserve is pretty close to retail. If they are deep well it would be a descent price if these are brand new. But heck it is ebay you never know what they wil go for on there.
strizzy
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I did a similar thing with my SO General Service kits, they were more than I needed and I was able to buy a lot of craftsman for what I received for the sets. These each included 12pt sockets, extensions, and a ratchet.
Im pretty conservative, so this made sense to me. Craftsman and other companys give me more than enough performance for the price (not to say I don't have any SO).
I started both sets (and one for my father) at $.99 with no reserve.
Im pretty conservative, so this made sense to me. Craftsman and other companys give me more than enough performance for the price (not to say I don't have any SO).
I started both sets (and one for my father) at $.99 with no reserve.
kblazer87
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I always start my Snap On auctions at $.99 and I don't set a reserve. That gives you the cheapest listing fee. Starting the auction at $50.00 costs quite a lot more for the listing fee.
Even 100.00 for a set of shallow sockets is probably expecting too much. Do a search of completed auctions and you will see what I mean.
Even 100.00 for a set of shallow sockets is probably expecting too much. Do a search of completed auctions and you will see what I mean.
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strizzy
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Well for the most part, everything sells for what its worth and sometimes more, just have to swallow take a chance.
chad s
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You follow through with the sale anyway. Besides being ebay rules, its the only right thing to do.
Merkava_4
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That set of sockets you have there would make a great foundation of which to build a nice set of Snap-on tools from.
You can always get good deals on sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers on eBay; it's the ratchets that continue to skyrocket for some strange reason.
You can always get good deals on sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers on eBay; it's the ratchets that continue to skyrocket for some strange reason.
Start the auction at $.99 and make sure you list your items accurately, spell everything correctly and take several good pictures and you will get a good price for the items.
If the socket set is low volume, less than 5 identical sets closing each day, pay the extra few cents for the longest auction period.
Now if you have 0 feedback, buyers will be concerned about sending over $100 to you. Do you have a family friend who could list the items for you?
If the socket set is low volume, less than 5 identical sets closing each day, pay the extra few cents for the longest auction period.
Now if you have 0 feedback, buyers will be concerned about sending over $100 to you. Do you have a family friend who could list the items for you?
nissan_crawler
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There's no way I would pay $100+shipping for a sight unseen socket set that I could walk onto the truck and pay $120-$130 for.
Merkava_4
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They do it all the time on eBay. What's really bad is if you're in need of a ratchet; be prepared to spend at least 83% of list price for a new Snap-on ratchet; and that's before shipping.
eschoendorff
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I would just keep the socket set and start buying the Cman stuff that you need. You are probably not going to get enough out of the SO socket set to make it worth your while (or, maybe you will...).
In any case, that SO set is not eating anything, nor does it take up that much space. Just keep it and add the Cman stuff taht you want to your collection.
In any case, that SO set is not eating anything, nor does it take up that much space. Just keep it and add the Cman stuff taht you want to your collection.
The best way to sell on ebay is to list at least 5-10 auctions at the same time and have at least one of those items be something very popular. If a lot of people are looking for one item and find you have one listed, they will be inclined to check your other auctions also.
I wouldn't start that set at .99c, but rather $9.99. By starting low with no reserve, you will get more bidders involved and they will be reminded that they bid on your item every time they login to their myEbay list.
I wouldn't start that set at .99c, but rather $9.99. By starting low with no reserve, you will get more bidders involved and they will be reminded that they bid on your item every time they login to their myEbay list.
IanF
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Ditto. Although I have a buddy who is friends with a dealer and gets stuff for me at a good bit under MSRP. I also get the impression that a lot of dealers will sell at under MSRP to their better customers. Or maybe to a DIY'er paying cash at the end of the month when the dealer has bills to pay?
Uncle Buck
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I will never understand some guys deal with 12 point sockets. I have a full range of both 6 & 12 pt and use both with the same degree of reliablity. Yea six point only on deteriorated fasteners. Shoot, when I was a kid my dad did tons of work on cars and did not own a 6pt in any drive size! (granted a set would have been nice for the damaged fasteners) If they are that undesireable how come everyone sells them and the cost is on par with the 6pts? The same can also be said for 8pt sockets as well!
krusty the clown
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i have 1 set of 12pts and they have come in handy on occasion but for sockets i prefer 6pt. i would keep the sockets and add to your set, like it has been said before you'll most likely only get $50 maybe $60 for them. i just recently bought the same set for $30.
BKillian
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Here is a couple of sets I have sold recently, to give you some idea. Take good pictures, set a low starting price($1), no reserve, cheap shipping, 7 day listing, list it so it will end between 8-10pm on a Sunday.. By the way I have not once been disappointed in the selling price of any tool I have put on EBay, I would say that 75% of the items I list go for way more than I expected.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250212332032&ssPageName=STRK:MESO:IT&ih=015
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250212331234&ssPageName=STRK:MESO:IT&ih=015
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250212332032&ssPageName=STRK:MESO:IT&ih=015
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250212331234&ssPageName=STRK:MESO:IT&ih=015
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Merkava_4
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12pts have a bad rap because of the way they were made of yesteryear with loose tolerances and a design that grabbed the corners of the hex head. The Snap-on 12pt socket is made with very precise tolerances and the Flank Drive design that grabs the hex head by its shoulders. Use with confidence.
I would definitely keep the socket set and not buy any Craftsman. I would buy set-by-set or piece-by-piece off eBay and build me a nice set of Snap-on tools that are a pleasure to use.
I would definitely keep the socket set and not buy any Craftsman. I would buy set-by-set or piece-by-piece off eBay and build me a nice set of Snap-on tools that are a pleasure to use.
johnny1290
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I'll chime in, yeah, I think you'll get what they're worth, and sometimes more, if you list for no reserve. I think I paid $60 for a set of used, engraved sockets (nice shape though)-think they're 6pt but can't remember. Just do a search of completed auctions to get an idea of what they go for. You can get a heckuva lot of Craftsman sockets/ratchets on sale in a $140 set...I guess sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
I totally agree.
I will go one step further and say if you do any amount of work on vehicles (I worked on forklifts) then if you could have only one set then it should be twelve points. They are much better for working in congested or confined areas especially when using a breaker bar. I worked in the trade for most of the 80's and had very few 6 point sockets and no 6 point wrenches. On deteriorated or "vise gripped" bolt heads a six point would be great, but unless your working on junk all the time they are not essential. A 6 point is also useless on 12 point capscrews found in many industrial applications and many con-rods and drive shafts..
As a long time user of tools other than Snap-on, I have never seen quality US or Canadian made wrenches or sockets made with "loose tolerances". I have 50 year old sockets that are as good as any you could buy today. I guess I just didn't know what I was missing.
I wish generalized comments with no proof or real world experience would not be made.
eschoendorff
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12pts have a bad rap because of the way they were made of yesteryear with loose tolerances and a design that grabbed the corners of the hex head. The Snap-on 12pt socket is made with very precise tolerances and the Flank Drive design that grabs the hex head by its shoulders. Use with confidence.
I would definitely keep the socket set and not buy any Craftsman. I would buy set-by-set or piece-by-piece off eBay and build me a nice set of Snap-on tools that are a pleasure to use.
I'll add to that....
I've never had a problem with any of my Craftsman 12 point sockets either. In fact, I have never broken a Craftsman socket. Oh wait... I stripped out a 1/4" socket once, but it was kinda my fault. IIRC, I used the wrong sized socket and a hammer....
I'll add to that....
I stripped out a 1/4" socket once, but it was kinda my fault. IIRC, I used the wrong sized socket and a hammer....
I too have pounded many a socket onto chewed up bolt heads, but fortunately have broken none that I can remember. Any sockets that I have broken have involved lengths of pipe or impact guns.
The first tools I bought on my own were 12pt c-mans and somehow I got quite a bit done with those. I really didn't know that 6pt existed. Now that I know, I would choose 6pts if I had to choose between the two. Don't ask me why, just my choice.
Merkava_4
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Merkava_4
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Why's that ?????
Some things are just beyond words; you have to experience them for yourself.
I always use the chrome 12pts for confined spaces and 12 pt head bolts and always bought the 6 point impact sockets. I never found a need for 6 point chromes, b/c if you are really beating on a bolt that hard the impact socket seems to do the job better. There are a lot of applications out there that require a 12pt socket used like dxdexter said earlier.
Craftsman and Snapon have the same warranty, so I would go with what your financial standing and your gut feeling is on selling or keeping the sockets.
I have some 12pt Craftsmans that I've use professionally for 8 years with breaker bars, reducers from 3/4 impact to 1/2 socket and have not broken or enlarged the end of the socket yet. The chrome 6 points on the other hand I have had 6 sockets split along the corner of the 6pt. I used a 1/2 12pt metric socket that I beat onto a inner bud lug nut to remove it and realized I did not bring the adaptor with me to go from 1/2 to 3/4, so I tried to remove it, would not come off, the tire man and I cut the socket in half except for the front 1/8" on both sides of the socket and then starting hitting it with a truck bead hammer, it took a half hour or so to break the socket in half.
I have seen plenty of Snapon, Mac, Matco and plenty of other brands break, as long as it has a good warranty and it's in your price range, don't worry what others think about your tools.
Craftsman and Snapon have the same warranty, so I would go with what your financial standing and your gut feeling is on selling or keeping the sockets.
I have some 12pt Craftsmans that I've use professionally for 8 years with breaker bars, reducers from 3/4 impact to 1/2 socket and have not broken or enlarged the end of the socket yet. The chrome 6 points on the other hand I have had 6 sockets split along the corner of the 6pt. I used a 1/2 12pt metric socket that I beat onto a inner bud lug nut to remove it and realized I did not bring the adaptor with me to go from 1/2 to 3/4, so I tried to remove it, would not come off, the tire man and I cut the socket in half except for the front 1/8" on both sides of the socket and then starting hitting it with a truck bead hammer, it took a half hour or so to break the socket in half.
I have seen plenty of Snapon, Mac, Matco and plenty of other brands break, as long as it has a good warranty and it's in your price range, don't worry what others think about your tools.
Merkava_4
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Craftsman has a bazillion different sets, but one way to look at it is that the 1/4 drive portion most likely isn't much of a factor in the base cost.
Listening to the some of the guys here I have turned my opinion of 1/4 drive around, and now it tends to be what I reach for first. Smallest, lightest tool that will do the job, thats my stubby 1/4 drive ratchet. When I need more torque I jump to the long handle 3/8 drive, but maybe switch right back to the 1/4 once I break it loose.
Uncle Buck
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Some things are just beyond words; you have to experience them for yourself.
Many good brands of tools available that can do the job. Man that SO voodoo magic man did a number on you though eh!