Snap-On Pricing Increase (Again?)

[Skin]

I thought they just increased prices in the spring but they've gone up again. Seems like 5-10% for many items (all wrenches/sockets I checked anyway).


Must be to offset the return of the USA stamp!

 

[pipsters]

OK this is a serious question...but at what point is a set of wrenches going to get to the point where it's out of the range for folks to buy them?

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=674994&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

I dunno, at some point I would think a mechanic would say f-it I just am not going to do it.

 

[nyrapscalion]

$500 for how many wrenches? 10? WTF? They're a little crazy in Kenosha. I know Packer football....cheese... Lambeau field...

Beyond too rich for my blood.

 

[tweedlestan]

Whoa...

And I thought Hazet was expensive.

 

[balane]

I'm not justifying that price by any means but the link above is for the long wrenches. Standard lengths are still quite pricey imo, but considerably cheaper than that.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=674993&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[Brad54]

I'm not justifying that price by any means but the link above is for the long wrenches. Standard lengths are still quite pricey imo, but considerably cheaper than that.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=674993&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

$20 cheaper per wrench... $50 per wrench for the long ones, versus $30.10 for the standard length.

Why, that's a bargain at twice the price!

-Brad

 

[CWP1616L]

That's one thing the Taiwanese/Chinese cannot make and that's decent wrench. They got a long ways to go to catch up with Snap-on.

 

[V70R]

Price all truck brands, prices are competitive, Snap-on being the median. 10-19mm sets as shown, standard length:

http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat...-Piece-Metric-Combination-Wrench-St,-12-Point

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=674993&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/p...2-POINT-LONG-MODIFIED-COMBINATION-WRENCH-SET/

 

[CWP1616L]

It's not so much the prices going up as much as the value of the dollar keeps dropping. What's more useful to you: a dollar, or a wrench?

 

[dirtydogintex]

Suppose it'll stop when the patient finally bleeds out?

 

[sdguy55]

There will always be someone, somewhere out there that will buy those wrenches. No matter the price. Thats the beauty/stupidity of buying on credit sometimes people just dont even care what the price is as long as they can stretch out the payments

 

[OveRReV]

wow, i can buy 3 sets of Unior combination wrench (8-32mm) for a set of Snap Ons.

 

[PavelK313]

That is just plain crazy for anyone to pay this price.

 

[Fedwrench]

It's like anything else, it's how you market it. Ours costs more so, therefore it must be superior (just ask MerK/CWP1616L). Don't worry about the price, you can use your new wrench set to earn money, while you pay your new wrench set off at only $50 a week...

Kind of makes those full polished Craftsman Industrial wrench sets look like a better deal

Unfortunately, I don't think mechanics/techs wages are increasing at the same rate Snap on prices are.

 

[dirtydogintex]

...

Unfortunately, I don't think mechanics/techs wages are increasing at the same rate Snap on prices are.

Haven't you heard?
We are NOT in inflationary times!!

 

[nato]

There will always be someone, somewhere out there that will buy those wrenches. No matter the price. Thats the beauty/stupidity of buying on credit sometimes people just dont even care what the price is as long as they can stretch out the payments

^^^^THIS! It's what got my *** when I started. I hardly had any real tools (other than your basic Craftsman *** Hundred piece mechanics starter set) and within two weeks of beginning my job at a Ford dealership, my opening credit line was $4000 through Snap On.

Enough said......

I finally owe $850 to Matco and ALL of my remaining tools bills are PAID.....

 

[thejudges69]

As long as you suckers keep paying the prices they will keep raising them. Keep up the good work.

 

[PavelK313]

It's like anything else, it's how you market it. Ours costs more so, therefore it must be superior (just ask MerK/CWP1616L). Don't worry about the price, you can use your new wrench set to earn money, while you pay your new wrench set off at only $50 a week...

Kind of makes those full polished Craftsman Industrial wrench sets look like a better deal

Unfortunately, I don't think mechanics/techs wages are increasing at the same rate Snap on prices are.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-prof...p-00945964000P?prdNo=4&blockNo=4&blockType=G4

 

[firebox40dash5]

That's one thing the Taiwanese/Chinese cannot make and that's decent wrench. They got a long ways to go to catch up with Snap-on.

I've been pretty happy with my Taiwanese Gearwrench flex wrenches. Of course, I don't think there's anyone in the US making modern ratcheting wrenches anyway. They were a whole bunch cheaper, for more wrenches, that flex and ratchet, too.

$300 or $500 for some freaking combo wrenches? 10 freaking combo wrenches?

 

[Dieselbutterfly]

yeah?,whats the resale value on those other brands,i hear you guys can get good deals on used hf stuff

 

[carterbeauford]

That's one thing the Taiwanese/Chinese cannot make and that's decent wrench. They got a long ways to go to catch up with Snap-on.

seriously?

 

[PavelK313]

yeah?,whats the resale value on those other brands,i hear you guys can get good deals on used hf stuff

Sorry, but I keep my tools and dont sell them.

 

[Buckgnarly]

yeah?,whats the resale value on those other brands,i hear you guys can get good deals on used hf stuff

Never understood the whole resale value argument......I plan on being buried with my tools, or at least keeping them until I can no longer use them, at which point you can kill me because I will not want to be alive!

Some Snap On is worth the premium, others not so much. Do not like it, do not buy it....pretty simple idea that goes for ANY brand, COO, etc.

 

[geotek]

Also remember that number covers the dealers stocking/delivering the tools and the convenience of not having to go out to get the tools. Even though I don't turn wrenchs for a living any more I still spend the extra on SO.

 

[pipsters]

Also remember that number covers the dealers stocking/delivering the tools and the convenience of not having to go out to get the tools. Even though I don't turn wrenchs for a living any more I still spend the extra on SO.

Yeah I guess getting stuff shipped to your door is way less convenient.

 

[Wakefield]

Perhaps the real competition isn't the Taiwan or Chicom (I think those are two different things) low price stuff but rather things like Hazet and Nepros.

 

[pipsters]

yeah?,whats the resale value on those other brands,i hear you guys can get good deals on used hf stuff

Even if you throw away Craftsman stuff you still came out ahead because you didnt lose several hundred in depreciation...

 

[warmpancakes]

the price change went into effect on tuesday, the hardhandle ratchets that are BOGO right now went up 10.00 but My deler gave me the old price because ive bought 6 sets

 

[NC-Fordguy]

That's one thing the Taiwanese/Chinese cannot make and that's decent wrench. They got a long ways to go to catch up with Snap-on.

......................

 

[t4runner]

Good tools come at a premium. This goes for any tool, power or hand all you have to do is compare apples to apples and you can see that they all are pretty close in price. You buy tools according to how you use them. If your a guy that only uses them occasionally then theres no reason to buy top of the line, if you make your living with them then you want a tool you can depend on for constant use over the long haul.

 

[85camaro]

I seriously think that the price of silver might be less than that long wrench set.

 

[hifi_hokie]

Doesn't seem like the price of ratchets was increased much.

Which doesn't help my situation, I've been reading for a few hours now about issues people have had with Dual 80s and still can't make up my mind between those and a set of Wright roundheads for a lot less

 

[jjjrmx5]

Doesn't seem like the price of ratchets was increased much.

Which doesn't help my situation, I've been reading for a few hours now about issues people have had with Dual 80s and still can't make up my mind between those and a set of Wright roundheads for a lot less

The only "issue" with the Dual 80's is the S80's which, as mentioned in the other thread , has design flaws where the plate screws loosen and/or shear.

F80's and T72's are almost flawless. Sure, you can break or damage any tool in using it, but all-in-all they are a solid tool investment.

Look for the S80A's if you want piece of mind for the 1/2's . Done.

But buy what you like.

 

[smalltruck]

I haven't seen any of the pros who have to heat things red hot and then hammer the wrong size wrench on to a badly corroded nut check in with their preference say their wrench likes and dislikes.

For me, i cant tell the difference on the big stuff, say over 7/8ths or 22 mm. But the smaller stuff is very noticeable.

 

[rhastings80]

I really doubt many folks pay cash at these prices. I would think most of them are financed and just make weekly payments. As for resale it seems you can get the most if you sell on Ebay. I have stopped browsing Ebay for used Snap-on as I never see any deals as a buyer. I find most of my deals on Craigs List. I generally will only be interested if I can get 75% off of list. These retail prices are just crazy in my opinion. I don't see how the average Tech can afford them. It almost seems like women and coach handbags.

 

[Subyroo651]

Interesting thread, I said WTH! as I've been eying the 3/8 extension set (208AFX) and it jumped up $10. So much for my hopes of a Holiday type sale LOL

 

[Fast LT1]

Go to pawn shops, i scored a full set 8mm-24 for maybe $175.... Some were from pawn shops, a few were from Snap on Student discount program and 1 was off the truck.

 

[Murphy4570]

Snappy prices are indeed high, but worth the cost if you use them every day. Their durability is second to none. I have Snap-On tools that are ANCIENT, and still work fine. My collection dates from 1923, to the 1940's, to a bunch of 1980's tools and newer. All are very well used, and all work flawlessly. I want tools that I can count on to WORK for life, and will be available for sale at my estate sale.

I've put cheater pipes on wrenches before (damn left handed nuts!), and instead of spreading or breaking, Snappy open end flank drive plus bit into the nut, at extremely high torque.

Quality is something each man must judge for himself.

 

[Skin]

yeah?,whats the resale value on those other brands,i hear you guys can get good deals on used hf stuff

Not a good example. The long snap-on combo set posted sells for $200-$250 pretty regularly on the secondary market, including sets new in the wrapper. Thats a $250 (~50%) loss right out the door buying direct from snap-on.

The Craftsman Pro wrenches on the other hand will nearly get you all your money back (or even earn you a profit since they got discontinued!), but even at a 50% loss you're still hundreds of dollars ahead.

Another point, you can buy the long pattern set of SK wrenches (with cash to spare) for what you'd lose in the resale value of snap-on wrenches buying direct.

As far as HF, the used tool market might surprise you but it comes down to this. They're so damn cheap to begin with that the price doesnt have much room to move down. This is exactly why you see idiots paying more for HF products on ebay than what they'd pay if they walked into the store. The price is so cheap they dont even question it.

 

[woody 73]

Not trying to start any war but:

Sometimes I get confused first guys are screaming oh my gosh I will never buy chinese craftsman tools, "kill me first", then some people are screaming oh my gosh snap on is raising their prices...seems to me buying tools from every part of the world is the way to go.