Which YT channel? There’s a guy I forget his name who is a mechanic in alabama I think and he works at vim I found out so hard to trust his opinion since he works there.
Tell me about VIM tools
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That would be the one....
I bought it before he fell completely off the rails for VIM, and it was just the occasional plug here and there amidst the Snap On and Matco new tool reviews. I unsubscribed shortly after he got the VIM logo (metaphorically) tattooed on his ***.
You don't buy Vim directly from them unless there's a closeout; you buy from dealers who have significantly lower prices. They're not going to undercut dealers on price, or they wouldn't have any.
scooby074
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Koon?
The one and only
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The only “must have” item I can think of from VIM is their Magrails. But the pricing has always prevented me from even coming close to pulling the trigger.
Odd-job
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They have some gems and meh stuff like just about every other manufacturer. Some of it is rebranded for the tool trucks and sometimes VIM buys the same stuff as everyone else from the same Taiwanese manufacturers.
Stubby 1/4 hex and torx are great. They also have been doing a decent job of innovating tools that help access. Have been eyeing that clip tool for a while
Stubby 1/4 hex and torx are great. They also have been doing a decent job of innovating tools that help access. Have been eyeing that clip tool for a while
Then you just have to pay any time you want to warranty something.
Your either paying up front by giving them more money to buy direct or your paying later. Guess it depends on how often you think they need warranty
and if you trust them not to start charging shipping for all warranties even if you bought direct in the future
i kinda want some of there tools like adapters look real interesting tbh
Koon is a paid corporate schill, probably always has been (at least on YT).
I found his channel several years ago and quickly stopped watching.
I agree. There prices are high for where they are in the hierarchy of tools. Especially with people having a hard time or a long time to get warranty.
I saw the video with their "sale". I also found when I did a search I was able to easily find other places that were selling their tools at prices lower than on their website with the discount. Their video of the sale, is bad acting at best, and makes me question their credibility.
The quality of their tools may be very good. I only have a few bits, and a set of 1/4 inch sockets. I have not used the bits yet as I have many. The sockets have been good, but still plan getting a set of Snap-on.
The quality of their tools may be very good. I only have a few bits, and a set of 1/4 inch sockets. I have not used the bits yet as I have many. The sockets have been good, but still plan getting a set of Snap-on.
nicks78camaro
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I've found the prices on the Cornwell truck for their rebranded VIM stuff aren't a lot higher than the VIM branded stuff, and you get full lifetime truck warranty service.
Now that depends on having a good Cornwell guy...or even one at all.
Now that depends on having a good Cornwell guy...or even one at all.
2ndGearRubber
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Cornwell flyer deals are unmatched.
I got the 3/8 grip edge extractors for less than Amazon, should be here this Friday. No secret handshake, just the price in the flyer.
scooby074
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Theres a lot of BS around Koon. A search into his history was eye opening at the time.
Then buy from Snap on or Cornwell. Waaaah, they're too expensive!
I want Snap On warranty at Amazon pricing. We all do. And the super model wife that's F's like a **** star, low maintenance, great sense of humor.... It doesn't exist.Hey, there's no free lunch. Tekton is about as close as it gets. Bit sockets break. That's a fact of life. The warranty cost is factored into the initial price.
The problem is tekton and vim are the same quality tools but vim pricing is much higher for the same tool even though Tekton warrant is much better.Then buy from Snap on or Cornwell. Waaaah, they're too expensive!
Hey, there's no free lunch. Tekton is about as close as it gets. Bit sockets break. That's a fact of life. The warranty cost is factored into the initial price.
there would be no reason to buy vim over Tekton except that vim got a more limited offering. So I’m looking at vim only for stuff that Tekton doesn’t make tbh
Who hurt you? I never even mentioned Snap On or Cornwell. VIM is a mid tier company playing at top tier prices, and what they offer isn't even that spectacular (it's mostly gimicky). Tekton, Capri, Sunex, Gearwrench, all the same quality as VIM and all you do is send a picture on a form. Icon you walk into a store and out with a new tool (set).Then buy from Snap on or Cornwell. Waaaah, they're too expensive!
Hey, there's no free lunch. Tekton is about as close as it gets. Bit sockets break. That's a fact of life. The warranty cost is factored into the initial price.
Yea they got dual drive 1/4 swivels with 11 mm hex base that look real interesting
I agree with all that I’m honestly trying to figure what what is there mostly gimmicky stuff and of the good stuff what isn’t made by anyone else since honestly vim is my last choice if a tool exists elsewhere do to price and warranty.
i got a few vim tools and i like them and don’t regret it one bit. there retail pricing is nuts and you can usually find it 20% off on a retailer site but then if you need warranty you basically got no warranty on anything other than huge wrenches since you got to pay 10 bucks I think shipping for warranty so on a $5 socket you wouldn’t pay $10 to warranty it you would throw it away. And then be stuck with mismatched set.
there also making alot of copycat stuff at crazy prices. They started selling a double universal joint swivel adapter I assume Taiwan and its more expensive than Koken made in japan version. They steal the design and make it cheaper and then sell it for more
i know it sounds like I’m bashing them I’m just being realistic I really love the half cut sockets I don’t think there made elsewhere and price is reasonable. And they oem them for some tool truck brands.
and these new dual drive uj 1/4 seem 100 % original. Downside is individual pricing is nuts I think was $35 each. You can buy in a set and I think drops to $25 each but then I’m forced to buying 9 mm and 11 mm in some specialty socket I will only rare use in common sizes and will never use in 9 and 11. But they can’t win because if they sell 8 10 12 13 14 set the no skips police go after them. But if they sold that set at $25 each with the good sizes it would be a nice price. I did the math and I’d be paying only like $5 for 9 mm and 11 mm by buying the set instead of spending $35 on individuals of the useful sizes.
anyways wondering what of there stuff I should snag at their 20% Xmas sale buying direct so I keep the warranty.