Thought I would email some tool companies

[67carl]

Over the years I've spent a lot of money at Summit ordering parts online and they usually throw stickers in the box. I've got a fair more number of those than I need... One time a buddy asked me to take him to Reno w/my truck to pick up a motorcycle he bought (if you have a truck you know what it's like having friends who don't). I took advantage and went by the Summit store while there. Talked to one of the guys for awhile, mentioned how many parts I bought from them for my car and that I was thinking of buying Headers, mufflers and pipes for my Camaro. He talked to his manager and worked out a deal that was below their published price, so I bought it. I thought it would be a good time to ask for some swag so I asked if they had a Summit banner laying around. No dice, but he did get me a Summit ball cap, which I wear all the time. Not as cheap as stickers but still a wise investment on their part as they get a lot of moving advertisement.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

SK has sent me stickers several times. Also Miller, lincoln, ingersoll rand and Speedglass will too.

 

[uniballer]

How did you approach Starrett? Since they probably don't have stickers..just ask for posters or charts? I lost my chart at home (I like the small card ones)
Which email at Blastercorp? looks like you can go straight to the top there

Starrett Email, for the promo posters, I just asked for stickers in the email.

http://www.blastercorporation.com/Blaster_corporation_contact_information.html

the first Email for support. The already got back to me.

 

[Trodnozzler]

I've been trying to tell my friends how good SK is and their Customer Service is over the top...I had ordered 3 big socket sets from them and a couple sockets were off on the QC aspect, after a call to Customer Service, an email with my info I received within 3 days the replacement sockets and an SK Hat! I had to purchase my Snap on cap for like $25 while SK is giving me one for free, WTH! SK all the way

 

[redwrench60]

Trusty Cook sent me a nice toolbox magnet with my last order. Thought it was a nice touch.

 

[ive]

Do they send to Canada, if anyone knows.

 

[BFBOB]

Ingersoil rand,

Ingersoil - pretty good.

Let's try a few more -

Channelblock

Craftsmung

Armstretch

Won't-iams

Harbor Fright (ok, that was too easy)

Snap-Off (call me Mr. Obvious)

And, to gore my own ox, Penncrapt

 

[Boost Creep]

for starrett go here
http://www.starrett.com/catalogs
and click on order literature. all kinds of free stuff in there

 

[Tim The Tool Man]

Very cool experiment. I expect at least 100 emails to S-K in the next 24 hours, LOL.

I think we crashed their server with all our requests!

Milwaukee, no go:

"Tim, Thank you for your email to Milwaukee Electric Tool.
We at Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation value our customers' feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to contact us regarding your desire to promote our Milwaukee products.
Unfortunately, we do not have any stickers or logo’s to send out from customer service at this time.
We do however, offer branded products for a great price at www.milwaukeetool.com under Milwaukee Gear."

Channel Lock, Good to go!

"Hi Tim -
Thanks for contacting us.
We will be glad to send stickers for your tool boxes. We will send them to the address below.
Have a nice day.
Channellock, Inc."

 

[Farmall450]

Channellock's are on the way, SK's showed up today, several very nice US made ones!

Blaster is sending me something secretive too!!

 

[arbadacarba]

Milwaukee sent me an envelope full of stickers when I asked last month:

http://www.milwaukeetool.com/contact

I've sent out a whack of requests in the past year and have COVERED my toolchest with them... Only tools and products I use. I've got them all on magnets.

It probably doesn't hurt that I point out I have regular wrench sessions with other bikers.

 

[53 hemi]

Ive been buying motorcycle (chopper) parts from Lowbrow Customs for a few years now. Best swag ever and always.


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[Outlander]

Here is my twist: I work for a global IT company on site at an aerospace client. Part of my job is to bring the full capabilities of our company to our client. When I engage someone 'new' to the account (usually a senior leadership level) I buy them a trinket from the client's store - a pen, a coffee mug or something. I like to send them off with a token of appreciation. Even executives like swag

Now, got to find out why Starrett ignored my chart request, and go after a Channellock goodie bag!

 

[J HAV]

It makes you wonder if any of the big names are studying or keeping an eye out on a forum like this? They might be slapping themselves at this moment thinking how much more business or loyalty can be gained by small tokens of appreciation like a sticker could make I'm a grown *** man, but I have to admit... I turn into a little kid when I get a sticker with a tool or car performance part purchase

 

[Outlander]

It makes you wonder if any of the big names are studying or keeping an eye out on a forum like this? They might be slapping themselves at this moment thinking how much more business or loyalty can be gained by small tokens of appreciation like a sticker could make I'm a grown *** man, but I have to admit... I turn into a little kid when I get a sticker with a tool or car performance part purchase

Guess nobody will get anything from Harbor freight......Sears......

 

[atfulldraw]

slightly off the tool topic, but if you ever buy anything from LaRue Tactical,
you will understand the true power of swag.....

they hook you up with every order.

 

[arbadacarba]

Sears... I have a lot of craftsman,and cannot get a craftsman sticker to save my life. Tried buying one and dealt with three people who could not get it through their heads what I was after.

I asked Canadian Tire for a mastercraft sticker and eventually got a few.. Bigger that my tool chest unfortunately.

 

[uniballer]

camera down but got S&K, Kennedy's, Klein's, two catalogs from apex which covers alot (gearwrench, plumb, wiss, cresent, lufkin, jacobs chuck, nicholson, allen, armstrong), but no stickers from them. waiting on channellock and pb blaster

 

[Blown V2]

I remember a few years ago, Yella Terra had a link on the home page of their website saying something along the lines of "get your free sticker". It took you to an auto fill page and magically a few days later, a bunch of stickers turned up in the mail! Good marketing.

 

[Rickedstyles]

Maybe blastercorp had to many requests...sent them a love letter..and no reply

 

[soulstryke]

Here is some more of my haul.

 

[efb16acrx]

slightly off the tool topic, but if you ever buy anything from LaRue Tactical,
you will understand the true power of swag.....

they hook you up with every order.

LOL. I remember once upon a time I ordered something small from them because I heard they'd give me a free hat. Several thousand dollars later I've got about 20 dillos. Certainly paid off for mark.

 

[64Trvlr]

slightly off the tool topic, but if you ever buy anything from LaRue Tactical,
you will understand the true power of swag.....

they hook you up with every order.

Yes indeed!!

Although the last order had NO Dillo Dust in it. I do get a Dillo every Christmas though.

 

[jeffmoss26]

http://www.laruetactical.com/larue-tactical-beverage-entry-tool-lt205 ?

 

[mlcharlestonsc]

Dr. gave me 3 days off, no activity. Been on web tyin to get free bee's for garage. Here is my list.
1. starrett
easy just order online no charge

2. Snap on
no way only on truck

3. SK
No problem need address

4. Permatex
""Unfortunately, we do not.""

5. Craftsman
""I am sorry to inform you that we do not have an option to provide you the promo items. I recommend contacting your nearby store for further assistance regarding the promo items.""

6. Channel lock
We do have stickers and other promotional items.

Please let us know you're address and we will be glad to send you some.

Thank you for contacting us.

Channellock, inc.

7. Proto
still waiting

8. K+N
Dear Valued K&N Customer,

Due to the nature of your request, please contact customer support at 1800-858-3333 and an agent will assist with your questions. Thank you for choosing K&N products and have a great day!

9. PB Blaster
provide address

10.Royal Purple
provide address

11. Kline
Thank You for your patronage of Klein Tools! Provide your mailing address and I will send some decals to you.

12. Mac
We have MAC-BANNER $15.09 and RACE PENNANT $33.99 a string with MAC flags and checker board flags 25Ft long To place orders call us at 800-622-8665 or www.mactools.com

13. Jegs

Thank you for contacting us regarding promotional items. I would be more than happy to send you some free decals. Can you please provide me with your shipping address?

I look forward to hearing back from you.


Just thought I'd share this too.

 

[soulstryke]

Wow i must say Channellock and SK were most impressive. Also i have not got them yet but IR has very good customer support as well. Here is what Channellock sent me.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

Dr. gave me 3 days off, no activity. Been on web tyin to get free bee's for garage. Here is my list.
1. starrett
easy just order online no charge

I cant figure out where the stickers are i created an account and found the catalog but cant find any stickers.

 

[Sebastien]

Here is some more of my haul.

You got Gray to respond to one of your e-mail and send you sticker

 

[mlcharlestonsc]

I cant figure out where the stickers are i created an account and found the catalog but cant find any stickers.

http://www.starrett.com/catalogs

Beside order catalog tab there is a red order literature tab click it and pick what u want. In catalog area click educationl for this DECIMAL WALL CHART - BULLETIN 1214 and other charts. All will be sent Fed EX. I don't think they had decals. My order will be here Mon. I'll post what I received.

 

[soulstryke]

You got Gray to respond to one of your e-mail and send you sticker

lol.... They never actually said anything to me, just 6 stickers randomly. so they do hear you I presume

 

[mlcharlestonsc]

Let haul begin. Went to mail box here is what showed up today.
Good Start.

 

[Travisnd]

Seems like this thread is a carbon copy of the sticker thread thats been going on for years now!

 

[mlcharlestonsc]

guess you should report to the Adm to have it moved.

 

[Travisnd]

Heres the thread Im referring to.....



http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=94374

 

[mlcharlestonsc]

I saw that one then found this one. Don't Have enought to start trading yet. Just getting started. Just show what I was getting.

 

[Travisnd]

That thread isnt only about trading.....shows which companies will send stuff as all we do is email companies......every sticker i have is a result of an email.

 

[soulstryke]

That one is 78 pages long....this one is 4

 

[Mazdaspeed]

Not quite the same but one company in the mazda world is Corksport. They're known for doing hand drawn special request images or personal notes with their orders. It's quite impressive some of the work they've done (see below).

They send stickers with every order and when I did one particularly big order with them, they also sent a free license plate frame. Something they actually sell usually for $15.

 

[kawtoy]

I emailed a nice letter to Simple Green telling them how much I love their stuff. Yesterday got a nice New Era fitted hat and a coupon for any Simple Green product up to $9.50. Hat is XL though so won't fit my normal sized head but my brother in law will love it.

 

[mlcharlestonsc]

Here is Monday mail.