Snap-on at Costco

[Skyline]

I was amazed to find a Snap-on set at my last visit to Costco. It was a set of two LED flashlights and a pocket knife in a nice tin box. All were candy red finish. $18 for the set made it a great buy as well.

 

[Steve1968LS2]

I saw the same set... but it's made in China

 

[jbounds]

ace hardware had the set for 9.95 the day after Thanksgiving

 

[Bolster]

I've seen the Snap-on name popping up in lots of retail places, but almost always their flashlights (which aren't very impressive). No tools for sale, however.

 

[TheToolMan]

ha, I got this set for christams from mom,

 

[Jokeman]

I bought those since I needed some extra flashlights for snowmobiling. I was less than impressed.

 

[Tool Pants]

Saw this and another set of flashlights 2 months ago. Made in China. Snap-On selling the name.

 

[fotoflojoe]

Saw this and another set of flashlights 2 months ago. Made in China. Snap-On selling the name.

I bought this set a few months ago.
Feh. I'd rather use my MagLite

 

[MAD]

The twelve pack of 80 tooth Snap-on ratchets at Costco is a great deal, but I just don't need that many of the same model.

 

[Gregster]

This is what starts to ruin a good brand when it starts to get licensed out on cheap products.

 

[ersatzs2]

just saw a SO compact vacuum at Ace hardware, it was the first time I've seen SO in a retail setting. I agree it seems like a dumb strategy.

 

[Vinko]

This is what starts to ruin a good brand when it starts to get licensed out on cheap products.

It also might be why they've posted such good earnings....

 

[Gregster]

It also might be why they've posted such good earnings....

Yep... I fear that they might to that with their tools one days as well

 

[Roadsters.com]

Although they weren't sold at Costco, for years there have been calendars, clocks, die-cast cars and trucks, keychains, knives, mugs, plates, towels, and who knows what else with the Snap-on name on them. By making these souvenirs available, Snap-on is increasing its revenue and adding to its brand recognition, as well as making things more interesting for collectors. This stuff doesn't bother me at all. Some of it is pretty neat, like the Snap-on bar stools and floor mats I bought for my shop.

What matters to me is that Snap-on tools and toolboxes retain their quality and value, and I don't see that changing.

Dave
http://www.roadsters.com/