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Offline Lookin4_67GalaxieConv

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I'll admit it...
« on: January 22, 2019, 05:56:02 PM »
They're nice.   ;)
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Re: I'll admit it...
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2019, 06:06:45 PM »
Best deal on a quality tool cart -- bar none.

A lot of the young technicians at my local independent car center have these carts along with the 26" HF toolbox stack. It's striking that when I stop by there, the oder guys usually have the SO, MAC, MATCO setups, but the younger guys have the Craftsman and HF setups. I'm guessing this new generation is much more price conscious than technicians back in the day.

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« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2019, 06:07:33 PM »
Elroy purchased one a few years ago when they were on sale.


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Re: I'll admit it...
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2019, 06:22:25 PM »
I swear I could smell buffet before I saw the picture...

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Re: I'll admit it...
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2019, 06:44:13 PM »
They seem to be decent carts but when the time came for me I found a Mac on Craig's List for about the same price.

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Re: I'll admit it...
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2019, 07:32:49 PM »
traitor.
Is the need enough? Or does the want suffice?

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Re: I'll admit it...
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2019, 08:01:13 PM »
traitor.

Lol!  I haven't bought one, but they are tempting.  I think the colors specifically orange and red, are close matches to Snap On.
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Re: I'll admit it...
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2019, 08:19:09 PM »
Best bang for the buck, IMHO

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Re: I'll admit it...
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2019, 04:12:26 PM »
The colors will help sell a lot more of these carts.

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Re: I'll admit it...
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2019, 05:47:27 PM »
They seem to be decent carts but when the time came for me I found a Mac on Craig's List for about the same price.

I'd buy a Mac cart like that if I could find a nice one at that price. 
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Re: I'll admit it...
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2019, 07:23:16 PM »
Patience Grasshopper. You`ll never be able to get that china junk smell off your soul.

Confucius say " in you wait by the computer long enough , your treasures will pop up on cl".
Is the need enough? Or does the want suffice?

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Re: I'll admit it...
« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2019, 08:11:03 PM »
Patience Grasshopper. You`ll never be able to get that china junk smell off your soul.

Confucius say " in you wait by the computer long enough , your treasures will pop up on cl".
Normally I'd agree. However for the money the US General carts are very hard to beat!

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Re: I'll admit it...
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2019, 08:54:48 PM »
Is the need enough? Or does the want suffice?

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Re: I'll admit it...
« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2019, 10:22:36 PM »
i have been watching cl for a long time with no results. i just made a hf purchase because i needed to upgrade something. pics up soon.
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Re: I'll admit it...
« Reply #14 on: January 25, 2019, 01:06:43 AM »


闻起来像自助餐和腐烂的橡胶
People who confuse etymology and entomology bug me in ways I can’t put into words.

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« Reply #15 on: January 25, 2019, 12:22:27 PM »

像H F的幸存者一样说话

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Re: I'll admit it...
« Reply #16 on: January 25, 2019, 02:15:08 PM »
Are you buying a tool box or a name? Street Rodder magazine just had a article on air tools from HF. Nothing but good things to say. To say only a Mac or SO is the only tool box to buy in this day and age is way outdated. I've had a small Craftsman roller and top box for 30 years. It has served me well. I did buy a General 5 drawer cart to use outside and like it as much as my Craftsman. Things change every day. What was good 20 years ago could have a equal now. I noticed a lot of talk about Tekton wrenches now that wasn't talked about a year ago. We've basically lost Craftsman but another will take it's place.

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Re: I'll admit it...
« Reply #17 on: January 25, 2019, 07:31:05 PM »
Patience Grasshopper. You`ll never be able to get that china junk smell off your soul.

Confucius say " in you wait by the computer long enough , your treasures will pop up on cl".
Normally I'd agree. However for the money the US General carts are very hard to beat!

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This! Truth from the guy whose tools have to make him money.

I think the younger guys are finding out that its what you know not who's tools you use. I'm seeing a lot of different tool trucks running around here now. The Armstrong guy has 2 trucks running now! Matco has several one who comes thru and stays at a local motel for several days. Still only have one snappy truck in the area.

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Re: I'll admit it...
« Reply #18 on: January 28, 2019, 04:52:07 AM »
I saw this the other day.....  Thought I was seeing things till I got home and googled it.....

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Re: I'll admit it...
« Reply #19 on: January 28, 2019, 07:36:25 AM »
That's pretty cool. I think in the right market that could do quite well.
People who confuse etymology and entomology bug me in ways I can’t put into words.

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Re: I'll admit it...
« Reply #20 on: January 28, 2019, 07:58:44 AM »
I was in Greensboro, NC last week for work and I saw an old Snappy truck somebody had converted into a gearwrench truck. I would think you would have to sling a lot of gearwrench to pay for a truck but maybe he is. I think for younger guys like myself and new flashy box full of new flashy tools is not as important as it once was, I think people are starting to catch on to the consumer debit con with exceptions of course .

I dont make a living with my tools, but I could count on one hand how many new in the package tools I have bought. Many friends of mine from high school that went into the trades came out of school with the basic tools they where required to buy and many ran into wonderful deals on tools and boxes from guys that where retiring. Its hard to believe but I would bet many of the 20 year olds out there today I bet have never bought a single wrench from a Sears.   
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« Reply #21 on: January 28, 2019, 11:17:10 AM »
Nice to see! I hope he makes a good living from that business model.

Back in my day we also had an independent truck that specialized in used US and off-brand/imported (Japanese and Taiwanese) equipment at the time. That guy made his living by providing service with a capital "S". He also carried a small inventory of Craftsman tools and if you had a broken Craftsman tool he's warranty it for you on the spot and take it back to Sears himself. That was service !!!!! and he made a lot of friends and customers in the local shops.

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« Reply #22 on: January 28, 2019, 11:35:32 AM »
.......Many friends of mine from high school that went into the trades came out of school with the basic tools they where required to buy and many ran into wonderful deals on tools and boxes from guys that where retiring. Its hard to believe but I would bet many of the 20 year olds out there today I bet have never bought a single wrench from a Sears.   

Good for you and your friends Highland!!!!! That is a true life lesson right there ... no use going into debt over tools. I see a change in the younger techs as well. They don't have the mega-boxes, and many have smaller budget boxes and tools from HF, Craftsman and Kobalt. They also don't see a need for owning SAE sizes anymore. If there is the off chance for an SAE sized tool, they get it delivered from their local auto parts supplier.

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Re: I'll admit it...
« Reply #23 on: January 28, 2019, 05:47:28 PM »
i have been watching cl for a long time with no results. i just made a hf purchase because i needed to upgrade something. pics up soon.

I have seen CL in the Dakotas,  pickens are slim at best compared to a metro area. 



As to the used tool truck.  You have to have new mixed in there too as it would be impossible to buy enough used tools to keep a truck going.  Used tools sell well if in good condition and price well.  1/2 of retail is about where the market is.  I have a customer who is getting a truck together right now.  Will be interesting to see if he can make a go of it.  I will sell to him at a decent discount as long as the volume is there and until my inventory gets slim. 

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« Reply #24 on: January 28, 2019, 05:51:47 PM »
.......I will sell to him at a decent discount as long as the volume is there and until my inventory gets slim. 

Given what Highland says about younger mechanics watching their dollars, it may be the right time to make some money on that inventory of yours Phil  --