comedyman809
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what gives???
any thoughts??
any thoughts??
snap on tools on amazon
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ChevyEFI
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Is there something specific you'd like to point out as peculiar?
mrbreezeet1
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tools look like all williams, drop lights and the like probably re-branded.
shockwave
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I have seen gloves and small items but nothing to get worked up with there line up
ChevyEFI
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Good to see Bahco products.
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comedyman809
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dclassical
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They are sold through Amazon but not by Amazon.
Used, just like Ebay or CL.
kythri
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Would there be a problem if Snap-On decided to add Amazon as a channel?
Ya I kinda of think so. When I buy snap on I expect a certain level of qquality and assurence. Not so much with amazon.
kythri
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You wouldn't be buying an Amazon tool, though. You'd be buying a Snap-On tool, through Amazon.
If it's the same tool, I don't see the big deal - it's still a Snap-On tool, and if Snap-On would make Amazon an official marketplace, it'd still have the same warranty as if you bought it direct from Snap-On...
If it's the same tool, I don't see the big deal - it's still a Snap-On tool, and if Snap-On would make Amazon an official marketplace, it'd still have the same warranty as if you bought it direct from Snap-On...
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comedyman809
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yeah, truthfully, who cares where you got the tool, as long as it is supported. i love the tools, hate the truck prices. its a free market we live in. lowest bidder usually gets the deal no matter what the product is.
Harry Gerrard
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kythri
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What reason could I possibly have NOT to be OK who carries what tool?
Harry Gerrard
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Stores have reputations for quality, service, etc.. As do the existing retail outlet for the premium tools (i.e the tool trucks). Some people like that level of service, they like the truck coming to them. They like forming a relationship with the driver. They don't want to loose that to the Amazons and other online retailers.
kythri
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For everyone that thinks one particular entity has a good reputation for quality/service, there's another that disagrees.
As for these hypothetical customers, then, they can continue to buy through the channel they're comfortable with. If that's the dealer, so be it.
As for these hypothetical customers, then, they can continue to buy through the channel they're comfortable with. If that's the dealer, so be it.
HF is the only dedicated tool store chain in the US. Yes, they should carry a premium USA brand. (good, better, best merchandising strategy)
I always thought SK would be a good choice. (or maybe Williams)
There's no law that says everything sold at HF has to be the crappiest Chinese/Indian junk.
Can't they dedicate a small corner of the store for good stuff???
trout
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would they be excluded from the 20% coupons?
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neophyte
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I thought that harbor freight did carry some higher quality items at some point way back when. Maybe even some USA made stuff?
I wouldn't be surprised if the better tool companies were worried having their tools sold with the typical selection of Harbor Freight stuff would lower their brand value.
I'm so old, I can't remember when I first started feeling old, but it was a long, long time ago...
Mohawk Dave
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I wish SOMEONE would carry good tools at a B&M chain store. We got a couple mom-n-pops places that carry Proto, SK, etc...but few and far between. So that leaves pretty much trusting you guys and buying stuff online with hopes that I like it. Which I always do, but I'd buy more if I could walk in and pick it up. Splurge ya know.
Snap On can make a lot more business by catering to dyier in addition to professional mechanic. They should sell their tools through retailer (like HF) to cater to dyier while still maintaining truck franchise for the professional. Can't wait for the parking lot sale.
Sure. Why would that be bad? First off they would only carry it for a short time because it would not sell. Which would then lead to the brand getting dropped, which would lead to me getting some super dupper awesome deals on SO **** from HF. Dont see the down side.
They have and still do carry some items that are premium label stuff. Seems to collect dust.. I am pretty sure my SK torque wrench came from HF but like others I am feelin old and not a 100% sure on that one.
I have gotten DeWalt stuff from HF and I have quite a few other oddball tools from HF that have made in USA stamped right on them.. They are just like any other distributor if they can get a product cheap and make money they will..
I would imagine its not the major brand worrying about hurting their name at all. Its probably more about HF having some Major brand name product sitting side by side their product and not selling...
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General Geoff
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It would be awesome if HF sold Snap-on or some other high quality USA made brand, but as mentiond by others, it would sit and collect dust for the most part, unless and until the word spread that HF was an authorized retailer for Snap-on. I think it would be good if they kept a small locked glass display case with the most popular hardware (Ratchets, screwdrivers, basic socket sets and extensions, that kind of thing), and had a large catalog of everything else that can be ordered, and show up same-day or next-day from a local franchiser who can stop at the HF during their rounds.
trout
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I've known more than a few drivers who don't mind the paying customers knowing their route schedule.
ilovevocs
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If I was a franchise owner and snap-on started to sell direct through amazon I would be very upset. IMHO, they would be betraying their franchises to develop another means of distribution / retail. I just don't see this happening. Maybe a b+m retail once an agreement was struck with local truck owners but not an international online retailer. They would have to be pretty desperate to make such a move.
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I agree 100 percent. Just would seem to cheapen their name that they have buit up.
rickhigginshtbr
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No, people would either A, freak out and start a riot, or B, it would cheapen said name brand.
Not necessarily with Amazon though... yea, there's some junk on there, but the ratio of junk vs. quality on Amazon is a lot lower than that ratio with Sears.