Another Snap-on question...
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Another Snap-on question...
How many of the tools in their catalog are re-packaged and re-sold??
I mean, they don't manufacture all their own stuff do they??
With a little bit of knowledge one ought to be able to cut out Snap-on as a middle man and save $$$$$ right??
I know you can't get the ratchets, sockets, wrenches etc. etc. anywhere else but there are alot of other things that seem to be just re-packaged and marked up...
I mean, they don't manufacture all their own stuff do they??
With a little bit of knowledge one ought to be able to cut out Snap-on as a middle man and save $$$$$ right??
I know you can't get the ratchets, sockets, wrenches etc. etc. anywhere else but there are alot of other things that seem to be just re-packaged and marked up...
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Many times the specifications and tolerances (quality) for products are tighter for one reseller than another even if made by the same manufacturer. None of the tool companies manufacture all of their own products.
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I agree with the previous post and want to add this.
They might not own the manufacturer, they might own the patents used to make the tools and the design. Plus, it is sort of like olive oil. There are different grades with the lowest being soap. You want the oil from the first pressing, not the last, for best taste. Same goes for steel.
Even the Snap-On dia. electronics, they usually have better, more, and up to date features then what you could get anywhere else.
You would think you could maybe cut out the middle man when buying a Snap-On tool box, you can't. Very hard to find a tool box built as well.
They might not own the manufacturer, they might own the patents used to make the tools and the design. Plus, it is sort of like olive oil. There are different grades with the lowest being soap. You want the oil from the first pressing, not the last, for best taste. Same goes for steel.
Even the Snap-On dia. electronics, they usually have better, more, and up to date features then what you could get anywhere else.
You would think you could maybe cut out the middle man when buying a Snap-On tool box, you can't. Very hard to find a tool box built as well.
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Probably gonna have to look around. OTC makes some of Snaps electronics, other companies make things and some get branded Bluepoint, as for the toolboxes, at least one company makes Snap. International, out of Canada. They have one model that Snap adds some extra wheels to, and they build a Snap version longer then they sell, but otherwise, you can get the oem.
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Snap-On has a toolbox plant in Northeast Iowa. The best way to aquire Snap-On tools for less money is at the pawnshop or on E-bay.
Hansen makes the tap and die sets for most of the tool trucks.
Lisle produces alot of the creepers and specialty tools
Fluke makes most of the Multi-meters
Hansen makes the tap and die sets for most of the tool trucks.
Lisle produces alot of the creepers and specialty tools
Fluke makes most of the Multi-meters
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I noticed the multi-meters labled BLUEPOINT look just like FLUKE.
I noticed that the pullers look just like OTC. But, the threads are rolled on the Snap-on and cut on the OTC...or so the Snap-on dealer in my area says so.
The big sockets are Armstrong I am guessing.
My Snap-on dealer also says that Snap-on owns 150 other tool companies - including 60% of OTC - and these different companies make what is labled Snap-on.
I noticed that the pullers look just like OTC. But, the threads are rolled on the Snap-on and cut on the OTC...or so the Snap-on dealer in my area says so.
The big sockets are Armstrong I am guessing.
My Snap-on dealer also says that Snap-on owns 150 other tool companies - including 60% of OTC - and these different companies make what is labled Snap-on.
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From what I have seen, Snap-on does not sell for much less on eBay that it does new. Every auction that I have watched in MY EBAY (which is about 5 or 6 ratchets, wrench/socket sets etc.) has sold for about 25 dollars less than new cost. Throw shipping in there + the hassle with the seller etc. and it's almost not even worth it...as far as I can tell.
I've just been buying new...
I've just been buying new...
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Originally Posted by eco
From what I have seen, Snap-on does not sell for much less on eBay that it does new. Every auction that I have watched in MY EBAY (which is about 5 or 6 ratchets, wrench/socket sets etc.) has sold for about 25 dollars less than new cost. Throw shipping in there + the hassle with the seller etc. and it's almost not even worth it...as far as I can tell.
I've just been buying new...
I've just been buying new...
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E-bay Sanp-on bargains
I got a 3/4" drive universal that was attached to a Deere ratchet for $48.00 2 weeks ago. The universal is $125 new and I am selling the ratchet for $45 + my $3 packaging fee. This makes my 3/4" Snap-on universal FREE.....
You are going to have a hard time finding common things like ratchets cheap, but I have saved alot on big tools and odd tools. Last spring I was buying the big Blue-Point extractor sets for as little as $25. This set is $480 from the truck and usually resold within 3 days for $100.00
Pawn Shops and auctions are the best bet for cheap Snap-On tools.
You are going to have a hard time finding common things like ratchets cheap, but I have saved alot on big tools and odd tools. Last spring I was buying the big Blue-Point extractor sets for as little as $25. This set is $480 from the truck and usually resold within 3 days for $100.00
Pawn Shops and auctions are the best bet for cheap Snap-On tools.
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The snapon body tools, specifically body hammers and dollies are actually made by Martin and even have the same part number. In fact, the same holds true for Mac.
The thin profile toe dolly cost around $80 from snapon but can be had from a Martin dealer for $35. That said, Martin makes the best body hammers dollies, and spoons on the market.
Martin used to supply the craftsman hammers and dollies but now Sears just sells Martin labelled stuff.
The thin profile toe dolly cost around $80 from snapon but can be had from a Martin dealer for $35. That said, Martin makes the best body hammers dollies, and spoons on the market.
Martin used to supply the craftsman hammers and dollies but now Sears just sells Martin labelled stuff.
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Originally Posted by Torque1st
The actual vendor for any specific SO tool can change over time as contracts are rebid or specs change. This is true for Craftsman or any other retail tool.
Plus, craftsman doesn't even bother to re-badge the body tools, the sell Martin from their tool catalog and web catalog.
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Found out that large Snap-on sockets (1 1/2 in drive for sure, maybe others) are relabled ARMSTRONG.
Also looks like the Snap-on flex combination wrenches are ARMSTRONG...still not 100% sure.
Also looks like the Snap-on flex combination wrenches are ARMSTRONG...still not 100% sure.
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Originally Posted by gbrett
most snap-on tools are actully snap-on and most blue point tools are those that snap-on has made for them by other companies now that is not the case every time but in most instances that is the way it is
Snapon, Mac and Matco rebadges specialty tools.