Snapon question

[garagejedi]

Hey Im new to the online forum and this is my first post.

I was just wondering, I see alot of posts on here for snap on items etc. When I got to looking they are seem very expensive? Why is that? Is the quality of the tool that much superior, or is it the brand or cult following or something?

Growing up Craftsman was supposed to be really good, but in my experience (shade tree, hobby etc) Stanley or Kobalt seem to be just as good. Is it that for day in day out use the Snap on stuff shows to be superior?

 

[Jim85IROC]

Snap On is expensive for a number of reasons. Snap On provides a few things that many other less expensive tool companies don't provide:

1. Superior quality
2. Superior selection
3. Superior convenience
4. Reputation

Other tool companies may equal 1, maybe even 2 of those 4 items, but not all 4. It's the combination of those 4 that allow Snap On to charge a premium for their products, and more importantly, create a willingness for buyers to pay the prices.

 

[JeremyManning]

It also depends on where the tools are made.

 

[garagejedi]

i get the first two whats superior convenience mean?

 

[billymade]

In the case of a professional; they come to your workplace in a truck, every week and bring everything to you (service, sales, repair, pick up your payments when you buy on time etc.). As time goes on; the last thing as a professional, you want to do when get off work; is go to a brick and mortar store for your tool needs...

 

[diesel research]

Growing up Craftsman was supposed to be really good, but in my experience (shade tree, hobby etc) Stanley or Kobalt

Tools mean a LOT more than just wrenches and sockets. There are a lot of other things required for a variety of tasks. Then other times, maybe the need is for a "basic" tool in an unconventional shape, design, or length.

That isn't to suggest snap on or any brand in particular, but I find 99% of the time people make broad generalizations comparing something like husky to tool truck, they are thinking a basic combination wrench and 6pt socket is all they need. Otherwise, they would realize the brands exist for 2 totally different markets and wouldn't bother with comparisons.

 

[bmwohio]

First of all, welcome to the site. With a question like this you are going to learn ALOT on this forum haha.......

But seriously, here is a link to some videos that will give you a better idea of what they do...

http://www1.snapon.com/franchise/us/why-own-a-snap-on-franchise/life-of-a-franchisee

 

[garagejedi]

cool thanks for the info

mostly ive been looking at folks work areas on here, since im redoing my own (would like to post pics for some opinions but not quite done). the more i got to looking around the better the site seemed so i joined.

the more i read i saw snap on this and snap on that so couldnt help but wonder.

 

[DanCo]

Welcome to the GJ, you will learn alot here as well given the opportunity to share your opinions and experiences.

They way I sum up Snap On is; it'll be the last_________(insert given tool) you'll ever buy. Unless you have a ratchet or screwdriver fetish like most of us here.

The build quality is far better than most. There are other who will agree/disagree, but I love all my Snap On products...except for the bill handed to me buy the Snappy guy.

Welcome again, we all love pictures here.
Dan