WTF! I mean really.
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Their username provides a subtle hint regarding the source of their merchandise.
PugetDude
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77thor
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Hmmmm… a few years ago, I bought one of their 300 piece Mechanics Tool Set for $199.
That was just before all Sears stores closed around here.
My set must be worth $1,000. by now
That was just before all Sears stores closed around here.
My set must be worth $1,000. by now
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WunTon
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Hey! Why is the GJ ad $50 more than the eBay ad! That's not right!
He's making up the other $50 in shipping cost on ebay lol
DFB
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Wow!
Ha I tried to look that up in the 00-01 yr catalog I recently found. Lots of boxed sets but not that particular one. Closest they had was 181 pc for $149 and they'll toss in a 3 drawer box for just another $29.
The main differences are that the 181 doesn't have those 12 crummy nutdrivers inserts nor a 5/16 x 3/8" drive 6 pt shallow socket,
Plus the 195 pc set has more "L" hex keys included BUT 2 less metric combination wrenches (no 15 or 16mm) and one less 1/2" drive 12pt shallow socket (the 1 1/4")
UPS GUYS
Ha I tried to look that up in the 00-01 yr catalog I recently found. Lots of boxed sets but not that particular one. Closest they had was 181 pc for $149 and they'll toss in a 3 drawer box for just another $29.
The main differences are that the 181 doesn't have those 12 crummy nutdrivers inserts nor a 5/16 x 3/8" drive 6 pt shallow socket,
Plus the 195 pc set has more "L" hex keys included BUT 2 less metric combination wrenches (no 15 or 16mm) and one less 1/2" drive 12pt shallow socket (the 1 1/4")
UPS GUYS
Perrorojo
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I'd be interested if seller's name was fedexguy. On a serious note, I wonder if there are a lot of claims filed in his area?
PugetDude
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It looks like one of the boxes was already thrown over a fence by UPS. Buy the other one so you can watch them do it again.
It's true there's a sucker born every minute. But coming to the table here with that takes either a set of balls or is the smartest ping pong ball in the box.
It'd almost be one thing if he just signed up today but being a member for 4-5yrs and ya'd think he might have thought this thru.
Hum, anyone got a paddle??
It'd almost be one thing if he just signed up today but being a member for 4-5yrs and ya'd think he might have thought this thru.
Hum, anyone got a paddle??
It's really pretty smart, since he obviously knows it's easier to negotiate selling prices down than up.
One would think they'd would be welcomed here, since outrageously priced tools, make ridiculously priced tools, look like a real bargain.
One would think they'd would be welcomed here, since outrageously priced tools, make ridiculously priced tools, look like a real bargain.
doublearon98
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mudflap
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It's really pretty smart, since he obviously knows it's easier to negotiate selling prices down than up.
One would think they'd would be welcomed here, since outrageously priced tools, make ridiculously priced tools, look like a real bargain.
Thats what i like about this place. We have everything from "only the best most expensive will do" tool polishers.. to guys that think welding with 2 coat hangers and a car battery is normal....lol.
sweet victory
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Thats what i like about this place. We have everything from "only the best most expensive will do" tool polishers.. to guys that think welding with 2 coat hangers and a car battery is normal....lol.
I'll have you know I only weld with coat hangers that come with the Snap On jackets.
Thats what i like about this place. We have everything from "only the best most expensive will do" tool polishers.. to guys that think welding with 2 coat hangers and a car battery is normal....lol.
That is an understatement.
The “my tools/box are an investment ” guys should have to make a weekly trip to the garage sale thread to see what REALLY happens when they die.
The “i have a relationship with my driver” guys should probably peek at the tool truck equivalent thread and see how much that friendship costs.
And on and on
driz
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I’ll have you know I only use plastic hangers. The few steel ones I have are hung in the shop waiting for the next muffler with a hole in it that can be patched.
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paulsomlo
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Agreed
Gee, and then we wonder why Sears is going belly up?!? Selling better quality USA stuff for next to nothing just because Chinese made stuff arrived. SMH
Was 2013 they cleared out the remains of the USA stuff, just looked it up in my purchase history, paid $37.97.
I did buy a 384 piece set a few years prior (well 4 of them) on clearance for $75 but sold 3 of them and bought the 540 piece set for $499 with the profits. That though wasn’t when they went overseas but got cheap and started tossing in more hex keys, bits and removed the 3/4 inch set from the big 540 piece one.
They’ve spent the best part of the month since Christmas restocking tools (our Sears is quite busy and located near a bunch of car dealers), and I’ve noticed they’ve started to clear out a few of the standard issue sets and now are getting “craftsman ultimate” ones instead from who knows where and who knows what vendors. I’m sure it’s more Chinese stuff but even Taiwan would be an upgrade.
FSrepair&fabrication
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He should post that on craigslist, at that price it would fit in just fine with the other ***** asking high dollar for average stuff.
FSrepair&fabrication
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around here you can get those sets missing a piece or 2 at the end of the day at yardsales for $20 once reality sets in lol
BDT/NWMN
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Special keepsake that is being reserved for an appreciative member of a Craftsman Club. It is CRAFTSMAN; just think what SB&D paid for the name alone.
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PugetDude
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The bar got lowered, so we can enjoy ads like this.
I yearn for the good old days with 100 post minimums for Classified posts...
The bar got lowered, so we can enjoy ads like this.
I yearn for the good old days with 100 post minimums for Classified posts...
Awesome
Here2Learn
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Did it not used to be 500 posts minimum for For Sale ads? Am I wrong?
I always thought 500 was too high. I now also know that 2 is too low.
I always thought 500 was too high. I now also know that 2 is too low.
He was trying to sell the same set with the name “Scott” written on it on last month on eBay. I guess nobody bit so he decided to come here.
It’s not worth $600. To the right Craftsman USA collector, he would be lucky to get $200 and that’s pushing it. Not a lot of desirable tools in that specific set.
If anyone’s interested, I know of two Ace Hardware’s that have (3) remaining NEW OLD STOCK 240 Pc. Craftsman USA MADE Mechanic sets in the original 3 drawer boxes for $229.99/ea + tax.
It’s not worth $600. To the right Craftsman USA collector, he would be lucky to get $200 and that’s pushing it. Not a lot of desirable tools in that specific set.
If anyone’s interested, I know of two Ace Hardware’s that have (3) remaining NEW OLD STOCK 240 Pc. Craftsman USA MADE Mechanic sets in the original 3 drawer boxes for $229.99/ea + tax.
There's not a sponsored website in existence, that can have "too many clicks".
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APEowner
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Maybe, but it probably means that he's a fan of Dale Jarret who used to drive the #88 UPS car.
PartsGuy
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This SEEMS like clickbait, but I don't think it actually is.
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