Denny, You wondered why Snap On prices are high,I spose it could be the development cost or the life time replacement, who knows,maybe it's the name.
In some cases, mostly stemming from wrenching for a living, a snap on tool could be worth it.
I wrenched for over 25 years, full time and found that a snap on tool is what got the job done best, a lot of the time.
For a pro it's about speed, feel/comfort, strength, and that all important big snap on truck that rolls into your place every week to sell or replace anything you need.
Now, that was yesterday and I use my tools in a different setting today and beings that snap on truck hasn't been seen lately I buy tools based on getting the job done, which could mean the name on the tool will be anyone's name including, hate to say, made in Chxna.
It comes down to this today...If the tool will get the job done and I don't use it every day, plus I'm not working against the clock, and the price is better....I buy it.
And that Snap On guaranty isn't so useful now, more like a pain in the butt. I called Snap on and they won't give out the dealers phone number, they had a reason for that. They took my number and said he would call.
I'm glad I wasn't holding my breath waiting for his call, plus I'd have to travel to where ever he happens to be, which around here could be some great distance.
I'd be better off going to Sears.
I'm pleased I had Snap On at that time, but today is a different time.
Dan
