Snap-on Utility Racks at Costco

[SuperSocket]

Hey all.


Just came back from Costco. The local store here in Bloomfield Hills, MI is now selling Snap-on utility racks for $114


It looks rather nice, has the red Snap-on color and looks somewhat beefy. I did not take a picture and could not locate anything that says "made in the USA" or "made anywhere" for that matter.


I also did not take a picture... I know, shame on me


Just wondering what people thought of this or if anyone has seen these? Are they real Snap-on or just rebadged?



Like I said, they look good and will at least match the red garage stuff.

 

[mmhouse]

 

[justanengineer]

Regarding COO - Youre at CostCo not on the truck, what do you think?

 

[LawnDart79]

It's pretty sickening that Snap-On is whoring themselves out and diminishing their brand by selling this cheap **** at places like Costco and Amazon. Oh well I guess, it's the wave of the future.

 

[srmofo]

just another whored out product. I cant wait till I start getting this **** for gifts because people know I like tools. \sarcasm off\

 

[SuperSocket]

I couldn't find anything online so I'll take some pics if I pass by there tomorrow.


It looks like a rather nice unit, so who knows... I may ****** it up since I am anyways in the market for these.

 

[justanengineer]

I cant wait till I start getting this **** for gifts because people know I like tools. \sarcasm off\

Now you know how I have felt for several years now at Xmas, thanks to my preference for the old JH Williams.

 

[gte718p]

Costco has been selling, snap-on stools, flash lights, knives and work lights for a while. Just another example of a company shoring their name for profit.

 

[mad1stgen]

Here it is ... it's smaller than the Edsel they sell, which is why it didn't end up in my garage

 

[oldno3fan]

got a item # on that

 

[allinon72]

Haven't seen that at my store yet....but jesus, paint a rack red and call it Snap On? What are they thinking.

 

[mhm993]

The box store snappy stuff is usually an abomination. Can't say about the racks, but the snappy branded costco flashlights are absolute garbage.

 

[mad1stgen]

got a item # on that

here you go .... the price went down since I snapped those pics.

 

[Displaced Hokie]

Stuff like this won't hurt the S.O. name. Hey, made in USA!

So far, they are staying with pretty safe products to rebrand. I used to also feel really strongly against this, but not so much now. If some gentle rebranding can help the company stay in their core business in the USA, I'm OK with it. No difference than buying Harley-Davidson boots or similar.

 

[matty d]

Looks good...made in USA. Dont they make a black one (different brand/label) which is all flat black?

With Costco its hit or miss, but at least they are able to 'hit' with some good ones.

 

[mad1stgen]

Sorry for the pic mix up. The 4' SO one is not made in USA. The 6' Edsal rack is though.

 

[SuperSocket]

Looks good...made in USA. Dont they make a black one (different brand/label) which is all flat black?

With Costco its hit or miss, but at least they are able to 'hit' with some good ones.

Could not find anywhere where it says it was produced, nothing, not even China... which makes you wonder.


This only comes in red, at least that is what all the stores carry and it only shows the red model on the box.

 

[rwhite692]

Stuff like this won't hurt the S.O. name. Hey, made in USA!

So far, they are staying with pretty safe products to rebrand. I used to also feel really strongly against this, but not so much now. If some gentle rebranding can help the company stay in their core business in the USA, I'm OK with it. No difference than buying Harley-Davidson boots or similar.

^^^^Agree 100%

 

[4StarCstms]

I'm with the others, I don't have a issue with S/O whoring themselves out a bit to promote the brand name, So long as it stays with Quality Products ...

I have some S/O branded items, drywall knives and what not, all seem to be holding up good, and I love my S/O barstool

 

[oldno3fan]

must be a regional thing nothing within 600 miles or so here

 

[SuperSocket]

They stopped carrying it at all my local ones... came as fast as it went.

 

[allinon72]

Never showed up here in Indianapolis.

 

[johnny]

As a former dealer I feel the same way. What's next.

It's pretty sickening that Snap-On is whoring themselves out and diminishing their brand by selling this cheap **** at places like Costco and Amazon. Oh well I guess, it's the wave of the future.

 

[peglomaniac]

We found these at Costco in Saskatchewan Canada - wondering about quality etc hence the search. I did find two reviews at this site from recently... one from British Columbia and one from Ontario. http://reviews.costco.ca/2070-en_ca...p-on-4-shelf-storage-rack-reviews/reviews.htm

We plan to go pick up at least one of the units tomorrow.... I think they must be somewhat solid, the box weighs 187 lbs so they're not total tin anyway.

I'll post again once we get them home & installed, and also any more info I can find. FWIW, I can't find the product on any actual Snap-On site so it does make you wonder. I found two different product numbers for the same shelf, both Costco numbers, 92948 which is from the link above and 929640 from this site http://www.costco.ca//.product.1035..._source=RatingsAndReviews&utm_content=Default

The 92948 number can also be found on this site, which is not Costco but rather a company called Steelman (maybe!)
http://www.snaponracks.com/racks/heavy-duty-storage-rack.html

 

[Rusty32]

They look like a rebadged gorilla brand that is sold at menards
http://www.menards.com/main/project...x-6h-x-30d-3-shelf-rack/p-1496962-c-12652.htm

 

[Junkman]

I think that Snap On should start selling Snap On Condoms.. Bet that they would sell out quicker than the flashlights!

 

[Snowbound]

We found these at Costco in Saskatchewan Canada - wondering about quality etc hence the search. I did find two reviews at this site from recently... one from British Columbia and one from Ontario. http://reviews.costco.ca/2070-en_ca...p-on-4-shelf-storage-rack-reviews/reviews.htm

We plan to go pick up at least one of the units tomorrow.... I think they must be somewhat solid, the box weighs 187 lbs so they're not total tin anyway.

I'll post again once we get them home & installed, and also any more info I can find. FWIW, I can't find the product on any actual Snap-On site so it does make you wonder. I found two different product numbers for the same shelf, both Costco numbers, 92948 which is from the link above and 929640 from this site http://www.costco.ca//.product.1035..._source=RatingsAndReviews&utm_content=Default

The 92948 number can also be found on this site, which is not Costco but rather a company called Steelman (maybe!)
http://www.snaponracks.com/racks/heavy-duty-storage-rack.html

What's the in store price? Home Depot has an almost identical unit for $158, so half price of the Costco version. I'm finding Costco pricing less attractive all the time lately. At least in Canada...

 

[The Frisco Kid]

I've bought used teardrop pallet rack for around this same pricing (using wood planks for the shelves). The gorilla rack is far from impressive unless purchased on sale IMO.

 

[JimVonBaden]

It is no better or worse than the other racks that COSTCO sells, just higher price because of the name!

Jim