Should i feel guilty?

[The collector]

I 99.9% American made tools when I can unless I really need a specialty tool and cannot wait or find a U.S.A made one but then.... I found nepros..... I bought 4 of the of the dozen or so ratchets I've seen them make and the are really nice. I don't plan on exclusively buying them I tend to buy williams for my go-to U.S stuff and have also been sk set building....

 

[dnschmidt]

I never feel guilty about buying the best. Why should anybody.

 

[m0cha]

Ordered my first Nepros and Ko-Ken ratchets last week! Excited for them to come in.

No need to feel bad.

 

[Fedwrench]

Guilty? did you steal the money you spent?
I get some of the flag waving, pride in US manufacturing, and supporting the home team but, some here take it waay too far.
If you're having buyer's remorse because you don't care for the thickness of the ratchet head, that's a different issue. Some of my favorite ratchets and tools I own aren't made in the USA but, I have a large selection that is. Buy what you want as long as you can afford it.

 

[Mr. Tool]

I 99.9% American made tools when I can unless I really need a specialty tool and cannot wait or find a U.S.A made one but then.... I found nepros..... I bought 4 of the of the dozen or so ratchets I've seen them make and the are really nice. I don't plan on exclusively buying them I tend to buy williams for my go-to U.S stuff and have also been sk set building....

Feeling Guilty?.....

Got news for you.

Every American, regardless of how Proud you believe you are, eventually succumb to or fall pry to the use of a foreign made item in their life time.

 

[The collector]

Feeling Guilty?.....

Got news for you.

Every American, regardless of how Proud you believe you are, eventually succumb to or fall pry to the use of a foreign made item.

True I've always had to buy American they are the only tools that would hold up abord my lobster boat everything else rusts quickly... one other socket at least I've found that holds up well believe it or not is Carlyle I had to weld a socket on the end of a crank for my lobster box and that Carlyle has been getting direct salt water splashed on it for 5 years without a spot of rust .... cheep tools like husker and craftsman rust up just because of the salt air on my boat...

 

[silkman]

I feel guilty when buying **** chinesium tools knowing that someone is making 2000% profit and feel good to pay double for a good tool that will outlast me.

Wholesale vs retail

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[ronr80]

I usually buy CDN or USA, hate the China ****, I just had a Proto/Challenger ratchet replaced , that I had from the 70's , my dad used to sell them , after all these years the company "Stanley" replaced it free, great service , they even sent me a re-build kit for the 1/2 dr, ratchet. New 3/8 dr is the black one . R

 

[The collector]

I feel guilty when buying **** chinesium tools knowing that someone is making 2000% profit and feel good to pay double for a good tool that will outlast me.

Wholesale vs retail

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This product is no longer available.

www.alibaba.com

Plato 170 Mikroschere - für Draht und Kabel | Christian's Technikshop: Amazon.de: Baumarkt

Plato 170 Mikroschere - für Draht und Kabel | Christian's Technikshop: Amazon.de: Baumarkt

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[The collector]

These are 2 of the nepros I bought made in Japan they are honestly the nicest tool I've ever owned that includes snap on ,Mac, matco ,Cornwell ,sk,and wright...

 

[The collector]

I feel guilty when buying **** chinesium tools knowing that someone is making 2000% profit and feel good to pay double for a good tool that will outlast me.

Wholesale vs retail

This product is no longer available.

This product is no longer available.

www.alibaba.com

Plato 170 Mikroschere - für Draht und Kabel | Christian's Technikshop: Amazon.de: Baumarkt

Plato 170 Mikroschere - für Draht und Kabel | Christian's Technikshop: Amazon.de: Baumarkt

www.amazon.de

 

[The collector]

I 99.9% American made tools when I can unless I really need a specialty tool and cannot wait or find a U.S.A made one but then.... I found nepros..... I bought 4 of the of the dozen or so ratchets I've seen them make and the are really nice. I don't plan on exclusively buying them I tend to buy williams for my go-to U.S stuff and have also been sk set building....

 

[The collector]

Sorry about the picture quality I only have a cheep 100$ phone

 

[DemoFly]

It's not the consumers responsibility to subsidize American manufacturing.

Nepros tools are A1

 

[The collector]

It's not the consumers responsibility to subsidize American manufacturing.

Nepros tools are A1

Some of the remaining us brands are hard to get your hands on now or are backorder for months williams and wright are about the only 2 I can get besides tool truck stuff... sk... we will see I guess

 

[Retroman]

I like supporting American companies but they need to support me with quality tools that are worth the price I am asked to pay along with honoring the warranty if/when needed.
I own two Nepros ratchets and really like them.

 

[freudianfloyd]

Sorry about the picture quality I only have a cheep 100$ phone

Is that an American made phone?

 

[The collector]

Is that an American made phone?

Is there such a thing?

 

[ecotec]

Is there such a thing?

Maybe for some crazy government contract, but not something that can be found in the normal market.

 

[freudianfloyd]

It was a joke to highlight that he is using non American made things already. Buying a quality item from somewhere outside the U.S. should not leave somebody feeling guilty.

 

[CHI_Tool&Die]

Japanese tools don’t count. They are like beer or chocolate calories, you just indulge and say whatever.

Besides, they are too good not to buy at least something from Ko-ken, Nepros, etc.

 

[Shiftless]

Anybody feel guilty about watching a foreign made TV?

How many guys always wear made in USA shoes?
(Or pants, shirts, jackets, even underwear)

 

[zendriver]

Yes you should feel guilty and you must never do it again - or you will go blind!

 

[m6z]

No.

Buy what you want/can afford. Yes, I do sometimes seek out USA made options, but I'm also looking at value & quality.

The best screwdrivers I've found are Vessel. The USA made ones I have/had just are not that great.

 

[gatewaysysop]

Should you feel guilty about buying really well made tools from outside the USA? No.

Now if we're talking about taking pictures of said ratchets next to a toilet, with a box of hair coloring that features an avocado on the cover then yes, you may have some explaining to do.

 

[JeepYJ]

Should you feel guilty about buying really well made tools from outside the USA? No.

Now if we're talking about taking pictures of said ratchets next to a toilet, with a box of hair coloring that features an avocado on the cover then yes, you may have some explaining to do.

I was wondering the same things, why are there new tools in the bathroom? I don’t wanna know…

 

[DemoFly]

How many guys always wear made in USA shoes?
(Or pants, shirts, jackets, even underwear)

Me, but it's because they are competitively priced, easy to get, and good quality. Buying domestically made stuff is working class solidarity but I ain't looking to make a charitable donation when I do it. I'm not supposed to.

 

[gjusername]

I was wondering the same things, why are there new tools in the bathroom? I don’t wanna know…

I dont even need to ask. Just look at how **** those tools are...

 

[vavet]

no. don't feel guilty.

 

[lkjk]

I just ordered a fireball mega square. Personally I think half the premium for usa made tools is the label on where it came from, and not that input labor costs are higher. fortunately for fireball there isn't a cheaper option that is equivalent....whenever there is I'll be happy to support the other guy who probably isn't making 70% margins.

 

[hefnerconstructionlc]

I just ordered a fireball mega square. Personally I think half the premium for usa made tools is the label on where it came from, and not that input labor costs are higher. fortunately for fireball there isn't a cheaper option that is equivalent....whenever there is I'll be happy to support the other guy who probably isn't making 70% margins.

The fireball squares are truly amazing. Such a time saver but yeah they are nosebleed priced.