The Pink revolution has begun......

[mrshaun]

look what showed up in the stock order tonight. sorry I cant sell any of this it is already spoken for. pink pink pink
cts561clp
pink socks
pink screwdriver set sgdx45pnk
and a pink ratcheting screwdriver ssdmr4bp i think may be bpm

 

[Teken]

What is Snap-On's percentage of sales going to breast cancer?

 

[mrshaun]

nothing to do with breast cancer.
just pink for the ladies

 

[fordbroncodave]

the pink just isn't the same. hard handle or no handle

 

[chadster1]

What is Snap-On's percentage of sales going to breast cancer?

I do not beleive that they are advertising any breast cancer affiliation with these items. It is part of a Mothers Day promotion.

 

[Teken]

I do not beleive that they are advertising any breast cancer affiliation with these items. It is part of a Mothers Day promotion.

Really? I am very surprised to see SO ramp up production on something that comes only once a year. Also given the fact woman in general are not high percentage wise in the mechanical fields.

 

[Diesel-Mech]

I received one of the pink ratcheting drivers as a gift, I like it and its worth the WTF looks I get at work.

 

[chadster1]

Really? I am very surprised to see SO ramp up production on something that comes only once a year. Also given the fact woman in general are not high percentage wise in the mechanical fields.

Given the fact that the ratcheting screwdrivers have been going for $100 on ebay. I dont think that Snap-on is going to be stuck with any pink merchandise.

 

[mrshaun]

i get asked every month all year long for pink tools.
i also get asked for the hard handle screwdrivers.

 

[07Forester]

Sad, i've had all that stuff for awhile.

 

[Teken]

These are for men, not for woman correct? I have only met one female mechanic in all my years in the automotive trade. And only three woman in a mechanical field as well, I would have to gather these purchases are for the working men wanting something different.

Now I can see the Japanese wanting these . . .

 

[Wrenchette]

AHHHHH! I want!!!!

 

[mrshaun]

things run a little slower down here in the south... except for the electric meters ont he house

 

[mrshaun]

since I cater to the aviation industry i have about 20 ladies in the route and they all buy nothing but snap on. they know. they are used to their husbands doing the same thing. its fun to watch the ladies buy a bigger box than their husband and roll it in to the shop and watch his jaw hit the ground. then a few minutes later i get a quiet phone call asking about the next size box bigger for him....

 

[Teken]

since I cater to the aviation industry i have about 20 ladies in the route and they all buy nothing but snap on. they know. they are used to their husbands doing the same thing. its fun to watch the ladies buy a bigger box than their husband and roll it in to the shop and watch his jaw hit the ground. then a few minutes later i get a quiet phone call asking about the next size box bigger for him....

OMG too funny! I have to tell you seeing more woman in the trades is always welcomed . . . Woman in general are more patient, and keen on details in some fields I find, good for you in having so many ladies in your route . . .

 

[Sick Puppy]

I'd heard a few months back that the Ministry of Defence and SIS in the UK allegedly give pink laptops to their staff, as they are less likely to be stolen...

I like them- easy to find, hard to lose and unlikely to be stolen (well, hopefully!)... given the opportunity (and the cash!) I'd grab this gear in a second!

 

[bindernut]

nothing to do with breast cancer.
just pink for the ladies

I had thought about a pink ratcheting screwdriver, because I figured it was pink for Breast Cancer. but seeing as it's just another marketing scheme and not something worthwhile, I'll pass.

I'm sure I'll get flamed, I've got my fireproof suit on!

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Ministry of Defence and SIS in the UK allegedly give pink laptops to their staff, as they are less likely to be stolen... I like them- easy to find, hard to lose and unlikely to be stolen (well, hopefully!)... given the opportunity (and the cash!) I'd grab this gear in a second!

I don't think that's true, but they do lose them all the time. In taxis, on tube trains etc..

It's nice to know that our "intelligence" services are stupid enough to leave their computers on the train.

 

[07Forester]

Question. Are you dealers seeing a lot of people who buy the CTS561 noticing that the black from the "snap-on" flakes off?

 

[mrshaun]

your mother would not be proud of you . you are not one of my customer s so i could care less if you pass or buy one of everything. the people that really want it will take care of me on this set of tools

 

[07Forester]

These are for men, not for woman correct? I have only met one female mechanic in all my years in the automotive trade. And only three woman in a mechanical field as well, I would have to gather these purchases are for the working men wanting something different.

Now I can see the Japanese wanting these . . .

I have these and wouldn't be seen without them. I have a "thing" for being outlandish.

 

[07Forester]

your mother would not be proud of you . you are not one of my customer s so i could care less if you pass or buy one of everything. the people that really want it will take care of me on this set of tools

Who are you talking to in this post?

 

[kwhitelaw]

Who are you talking to in this post?

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[mrshaun]

sorry I didnt quote it. the guy that had his flame proof suit on. these tools are not for a cause or purpose so he would pass on them. who syas pink has to be for breast cancer. tell that to the mary kay company and thier pink Cadillacs.

Quote:
Originally Posted by mrshaun View Post
nothing to do with breast cancer.
just pink for the ladies
I had thought about a pink ratcheting screwdriver, because I figured it was pink for Breast Cancer. but seeing as it's just another marketing scheme and not something worthwhile, I'll pass.

I'm sure I'll get flamed, I've got my fireproof suit on!

 

[sasquach]

**** i've had one of these for 17 years . That was before breast cancer awarness

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

I had thought about a pink ratcheting screwdriver, because I figured it was pink for Breast Cancer. but seeing as it's just another marketing scheme and not something worthwhile, I'll pass.

I'm sure I'll get flamed, I've got my fireproof suit on!

your mother would not be proud of you . you are not one of my customer s so i could care less if you pass or buy one of everything. the people that really want it will take care of me on this set of tools

mrshaun,

I just read it as that is one cause he chooses to support. (may have relatives/friends who have had it)

 

[ozzy214]

Um, you know I kinda like the color. Um, ya know, Im gonna get flamed for this, BUT, its the same exact color of the um, "flashlight" I bought for the old lady. The kinda that takes 3 d cells and "vibrates"!!!!

Im sure she would love it...hmmm.

I can see it now. AAH HONEY, i GOT YOU SOMETHING TO MATCH YA TOY.....

 

[t100]

I thought the reason for pink colored tools is if you got one, nobody would bother to steal it.

 

[mrshaun]

t100 you are very right. i would not borrow a pink tool.... nor steal it...

 

[daveblank]

Many years ago I bought my wife a pink ratcheting screwdriver for Mothers Day. It says "Property of Mom" on it. I bought it from Roy Halsetter if either Chad or Shaun remember him.

 

[mrshaun]

what year? I have been here since 2001

 

[daveblank]

I probably bought it in 1996 or 1997. I thinh Roy retired 8-10 years ago.

 

[mrshaun]

chad might have known him, I do not know that many in your area.

 

[chadster1]

I dont know him. I started in 2003.

 

[arkangel06]

t100 you are very right. i would not borrow a pink tool.... nor steal it...

Same here and I think I wouldn't hang aruond the guys who own them.

 

[mrshaun]

the younger guys will buy them, but soon trade them off to one of the ladies and come buy one of the soft grip ratcheting screwdrivers. they get harassed each time the use it to the point they cant stand it..

 

[arkangel06]

the part # should read SDDFRUIT

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I have one. It's awesome.

 

[912]

I bought the ratcheting one and the normal screwdrivers today. For good reason. Every one in the shop I work in is bad about taking tools out of other peoples boxes. Nobody eles I'm the shop bought pink tools. Just the socks. Lol

 

[peter_x]

Question. Are you dealers seeing a lot of people who buy the CTS561 noticing that the black from the "snap-on" flakes off?

I have the black one, and the red paint from the logo has completely worn off. I was just going to repaint it with more durable paint, not sure what I should use exactly.

What I really want is a hard-handle version of this so it's easier to clean! Maybe the SO dealers on this board could mention this to the reps.