Ok so I am currently in the Army but will be getting out soon. My plan is to work overseas for a little bit but here is my dilemma. Snap-On has a program for separating veterans. They offer a tool set that has all the required tools for the company I will be working with at a ridiculously low price. Example: KRL756CPC retail : 3595.00, through program: 1825.85 so that's what 40ish % below. Basically they are offering me a set that normally goes for about 9 grand for around 4800.00. I know the answer seems simple but I have about 60% of the required tools already but they are mismatched sets and not all name brand. Should I liquidate my current collection and buy the Snap On set or just add on to what I have. Is it worth the hassle to part out my set and get the Snap on kit? Any advise would be great! Thanks in advanced.
Tool Dilemma need some advise
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Deafautotech
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my question is do you know who and where to find snap on dealer oversea for warranty issues???
IF you have the cash to buy it now and you don't have any other major expenses that you were saving the cash for - go for it.
HOWEVER, the interest you would pay from SO or any of your credit cards will not make it worthwhile to get it now and pay for an eternity, PLUS the hassle to part out your existing tools might not be worth it...
(but it's not my money so I say go for it! LOL j/k)
HOWEVER, the interest you would pay from SO or any of your credit cards will not make it worthwhile to get it now and pay for an eternity, PLUS the hassle to part out your existing tools might not be worth it...
(but it's not my money so I say go for it! LOL j/k)
This is very tough to decide. If you have the money to front for the new set, and would like to have all matching name brand tools, I would purchase them. I would then sell off my others to offset the $4800 bill. My .02.
that's what I have to decide. I still have some time and have about 3000.00 right now with about 6 months to raise the rest.
Hmmm... good question, I need to ask my rep.
That's the thing, he said the set could not be financed and had to be bought out right but I don't know I can do it cash or if it has to be through credit card. He also mentioned that I didn't have to buy everything the list he gave me is what the employer requires and if I had some tools I could take it off the set.
I say go for it, you can never have too many tools. I have a set for the house and a set at the shop. Plus if you cant get anything warrantied while overseas it would be nice to have a fallback tool if a SO goes missing or breaks....
assuming of course you have some play money saved up.
assuming of course you have some play money saved up.
Fedwrench
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Working overseas as/for contractors can be touch and go at best. What's your plan for getting your shiney new Snap on tool set home? What's wrong with the tools you have? If they serve you well, the fasteners don't know the brand name of the tool being used on them. Why would you want to risk losing or abusing your new snap on tools working on government stuff?
40% off of list is the industrial quote. It is a good price but, let me point out that a snap on tool at 40% off is still more money than many industrial brands. Is a retirement check following you when you separate? If not, I would save my money in case the contractor gig isn't all that it's cracked up to be. Thanks for your service to your country by the way.
40% off of list is the industrial quote. It is a good price but, let me point out that a snap on tool at 40% off is still more money than many industrial brands. Is a retirement check following you when you separate? If not, I would save my money in case the contractor gig isn't all that it's cracked up to be. Thanks for your service to your country by the way.
treasureseeker
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Take the Snap On
Also, find out what it costs to ship your nice KRL home once you finish working over seas too - that maybe free or may cost a ton depending on your contracting company...
And as others have mentioned - thank you for serving our country.
Semper Fidelis
And as others have mentioned - thank you for serving our country.
Semper Fidelis
billymade
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I wonder if you sold some of your old Snap-On stuff on Japanese ebay... they seem to command top dollar and they love the Snap-On brand over there. Just a thought.
Working overseas as/for contractors can be touch and go at best. What's your plan for getting your shiney new Snap on tool set home? What's wrong with the tools you have? If they serve you well, the fasteners don't know the brand name of the tool being used on them. Why would you want to risk losing or abusing your new snap on tools working on government stuff?
40% off of list is the industrial quote. It is a good price but, let me point out that a snap on tool at 40% off is still more money than many industrial brands. Is a retirement check following you when you separate? If not, I would save my money in case the contractor gig isn't all that it's cracked up to be. Thanks for your service to your country by the way.
And this my friend is the dilemma, should I just work with what I got or "upgrade" I have been a helicopter mechanic for about 11 years now and over that time I have used the good stuff and the not so good stuff, all worked well for what I needed it for. There will be no retirement check but at the rate the government is going there won't be one even if I was to stay in for 20.......I guess it just comes down to convenience I don't have any problems in purchasing the tools financially but is it a smart move...well might not be if I have most of the tools already. Like I said I have some time to decide but I just wanted some input from the tool experts on here.
Get with your local Snap On Government Rep ( easier if you live next to a military base) I don't know the details but in my case ( still in) I can't buy anything until I am 90 days out from separation. Where are you at and I will ask my rep for someone in your area and give you the contact info.
Thanks everyone for the input and thank you for supporting the Soliders, Marines, Sailors and Airmen. You don't have to agree or support what we are doing overseas but please support the men and women over there. And to all the veterans on here Thank You for your service!
Yeah, the Japanese are into image and hype even more than Americans.
smalltruck
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Just guessing but it looks like the standard student set. You didn't post the tool set numbers so thats my guess. All that said watch craigslist for the student deals from those that went to trade school and then got out. Where I live in Minneapolis those starter sets show up about once a month from Mom and Dad trying to get some of the cash they spent to send junior to school.
Also know that here at least, if you don't get a part number written down SO will sub Blue-point for SO in a heartbeat.
Also know that here at least, if you don't get a part number written down SO will sub Blue-point for SO in a heartbeat.
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scott37300
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If you have the money I say go for it. The only thing stopping most mechanics and even home owners from owning a full set of snap on tools is the price. So if you can get them for almost half price then they are "affordable" and in the same price range of other quality tools. I didn't look at all the part numbers but if you will have a complete matching set of tools then it's a really good deal. Snap on doesn't have to many "bad" tools so really you can't go wrong. Time to start selling your other tools!
justanengineer
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I would suggest buying what you need and not worrying about "deals" on a bunch of doubles. Being military or a contractor, you should be paying the government rate even if the tools are your own, so this isnt really a deal. Not sure where you are going to be working overseas, but if its a combat zone, I would not take anything you wouldnt want to lose. I highly doubt many of the contracted companies will cover personal losses like the military will.
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I wouldn't bother. You can pretty much buy new or practicaly new snap-on tools on ebay for about 40% of retail. That way you buy what you wnt and only what you want or need and only when you need it. Just makes no sense to buy a big package when you can get it pieces at your own pace. Than you have to ship it all to USA at some point. If you are sure you will be away from the states for several years then maybe it makes sense. But with ebay, there is no point in this deal.
usdemt
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One thing I noticed is all the sockets are 12pt. Not to turn this into a discussion of 12pt vs 6pt but I prefer 6pt. So look the list over carefully and evaluate whether or not it is worth the investment to you or if you could buy some of the stuff you want at retail and be just as happy with less money invested. It still seems like a pretty good deal to me though.
RivennHewn
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Tools & guns.
I've regretted every one I've sold.
I've regretted every one I've sold.
Ok fellas, thanks for all the comments, I have decided to just add on to what I have and upgrade as needed. As I said before I have about 70% of the tools and I just don't think that parting everything out will be a good idea. So far I need 1/4" drive sockets a good plier set, STD size wrenches and some crowsfeet just to complete the required list. I'll jump on fleabay and craigslist to find those. Again thanks for all the input. And BTW this is the most active board I have ever been on and I frequent alot of boards on the internet because I have nothing better to do on my off time...LOL Now if I could only find a damn lock set for this tool box!
crewchief888
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if it was me, i'd buy as much as i could, with available cash on hand.
by the time you get back home you may be working someplace that you'll need your tools.
hwat usually happens is when some car repairs are needed at home, and all your tools are at work, locked up til monday morning.
you'll thank yourself for having tools at home.
by the time you get back home you may be working someplace that you'll need your tools.
hwat usually happens is when some car repairs are needed at home, and all your tools are at work, locked up til monday morning.
you'll thank yourself for having tools at home.