Toptul's Web Site: Why No Prices?

Merkava_4 · Jun 3, 2009

ATTappman said:
If I thought I could get the same quality as Toptul at the same or lower price by buying some other brand with a better web site, I'd do it. I haven't been smart enough to find it. Can somebody make a suggestion?

Not gonna happen. Toptul makes the best sockets for the prices they're charging; they can't be beat.

Vinko · Jun 3, 2009

GSteg said:
I have the same problem. It's really frustrating trying to shop on that site because often times I like to compare prices on the spot. I dont mind emailing but I usually buy on an impulse. By the time I receive a response, the 'moment' would probably have passed.

I'm not completely in the same boat, but I do have an order that I believe is pending. I thought I'd research a few other things, and because there aren't prices, I don't commit to an order, nor send in an e-mail with my order.

It was nice having the price sheets at least downloadable.

Vinko · Jun 3, 2009

Merkava_4 said:
Not gonna happen. Toptul makes the best sockets for the prices they're charging; they can't be beat.

What sockets from Mike have you bought? Did you start a thread on this somewhere that I missed?

Joelfke · Jun 3, 2009

Vinko said:
What sockets from Mike have you bought? Did you start a thread on this somewhere that I missed?

ive purchased a lot of sockets from mike...ill vouch for merk on the quality on that one

Diesel_Crawler · Jun 3, 2009

I don't own any as of yet, but from the photos and reviews i have seen adn read ill stand behind them and say they are worth the money. As well as the great service Mike as given in answering my questions even though i have never bought anything from him yet.

trackwelder · Jun 3, 2009

The sockets do look good for imports...will see how they hold up over time. Everybody is raving about them like they have had them for years.

-B- · Jun 3, 2009

Retailers who do not put forth the effort of pricing product watch customers walk away it is not a customers job to ask for pricing.

vette-kid · Jun 3, 2009

-B- said:
Retailers who do not put forth the effort of pricing product watch customers walk away it is not a customers job to ask for pricing.

I agree...but as we have heard, he is working on it. With the amount of time IT companies take to get these things up and running, I dont blame him for not waiting on it. So Ill be patient. He will make a few buck off me when he is up and running.

Merkava_4 · Jun 3, 2009

Vinko said:
What sockets from Mike have you bought? Did you start a thread on this somewhere that I missed?

I realize I'm basing my opinion on the photographs posted by my garage buddies, but I think I've got a pretty could eye for quality; and going by the pictures that I've seen, I'd say these Toptul dudes are serious.

trackwelder · Jun 3, 2009

Merkava_4 said:
I realize I'm basing my opinion on the photographs posted by my garage buddies, but I think I've got a pretty could eye for quality; and going by the pictures that I've seen, I'd say these Toptul dudes are serious.

Yep serious about trying to flood our country with their slave wage built tools :rocketwho

Merkava_4 · Jun 3, 2009

trackwelder said:
Yep serious about trying to flood our country with their slave wage built tools

I understand your sentiment perfectly, and while I still prefer USA made Snap-on and Cornwell tools, country of origin has taken a back seat to the importance of quality.

Bolster · Jun 3, 2009

FWIW, Taiwan is not a low-income third-world country. They aren't as wealthy as Japan but they're doing very well financially...

Merkava_4 · Jun 3, 2009

I hope Toptul never moves any production to China; I don't think they will, but I'm just sayin'....

Bo Heck · Jun 4, 2009

Bolster said:
FWIW, Taiwan is not a low-income third-world country. They aren't as wealthy as Japan but they're doing very well financially...

I'm glad someone finally is pointing this out. It's not all rice patties and cows over there. These tools may not be made my overcompensated union workers, but they arent being paid pennies either for working 20 hours a day.

trackwelder · Jun 4, 2009

Merkava_4 said:
I understand your sentiment perfectly, and while I still prefer USA made Snap-on and Cornwell tools, country of origin has taken a back seat to the importance of quality.

We have plenty of high quality tools here. Snap on, matco, mac, wright, etc.

Merkava_4 · Jun 4, 2009

Bo Heck said:
These tools may not be made my overcompensated union workers, but they arent being paid pennies either for working 20 hours a day.

That's right. Here's a Toptul employee right here. :bounce:

trackwelder · Jun 4, 2009

Bo Heck said:
I'm glad someone finally is pointing this out. It's not all rice patties and cows over there. These tools may not be made my overcompensated union workers, but they arent being paid pennies either for working 20 hours a day.

Yes workers who spend their checks in this country everyday. How can they sell at such low prices? By paying the workers next to nothing, no vacation, insurance, etc.

TRTOOLSUPPLY · Jun 4, 2009

Your wrong Merk.......She works for TopFULL!!!!!!!!!!!!

Merkava_4 · Jun 4, 2009

Here's a Toptul employee on her lunch break.

Nik_95Cobra · Jun 4, 2009

Speaking of tools and Taiwan...I wouldn't want to see what's in the bottom half of that pic Merk posted. :wtf:

...Or what the 2nd one's hiding.

TRTOOLSUPPLY · Jun 4, 2009

me so hungry!

Merkava_4 · Jun 4, 2009

Meet the factory general manager.

TRTOOLSUPPLY · Jun 4, 2009

So Merk did we find a new website?............

Merkava_4 · Jun 4, 2009

This is the owner's daughter - she's off limits. :shocking:

autoace · Jun 4, 2009

Merkava_4 said:
Here's a Toptul employee on her lunch break.

This one is like a little 1/4 inch drive ratchet, with an adaptor and 3/4 inch drive socket on it. A bigger cup than its drive size.

Merkava_4 · Jun 4, 2009

This is Mike's wife - I must've pushed the wrong button. :eek2:

Merkava_4 · Jun 4, 2009

This is the lead Toptul foreman.

Merkava_4 · Jun 4, 2009

They've got showers at Toptul.

Merkava_4 · Jun 4, 2009

Apparently they make their employees exercise before work - it gets the blood flowing.

TRTOOLSUPPLY · Jun 4, 2009

I'm seeing a lot of OSHA violations........maybe that is the reason for the low prices!

Merkava_4 · Jun 4, 2009

This is the day shift at Toptul.

Merkava_4 · Jun 4, 2009

Here's an employee in the lunchroom.

TRTOOLSUPPLY · Jun 4, 2009

I gotta go and get some Asian food.....be right back! :drool:

Nik_95Cobra · Jun 4, 2009

Stuey · Jun 4, 2009

lol, Merk, you're killing me!

The Muffin Man · Jun 4, 2009

Nik_95Cobra said:

Notice she is raising the Toptul wrench, while shunning the Craftsman raised panel :bounce:

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TRTOOLSUPPLY · Jun 4, 2009

Hey Merk.....Have any pic's of the tool polishers? :drool:

vette-kid · Jun 4, 2009

uhh...I think they need to start taking apps for a new general manager :badteeth:

Merkava_4 · Jun 4, 2009

What's wrong with the general manager?

TRTOOLSUPPLY · Jun 4, 2009

By Golly.............she does have teeth,doesn't she!

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