danny-corsa
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the top box is brand new and has never had anything inside it although it has been sat in the garage and has had stuff on top of it so expect there to be very very light scratches. £400 for this as it is in perfect condition.
the roll cab is second hand off a mate at work, there is nothing wrong with it apart from the handle is missing on the side because it had side cabs. there are no dents etc.. but expect there to be scratches as it has been in a workshop under daily use for a few years. £450 for this.
or you can buy the pair together for £800.
[Edited on 12-01-2006 by danny-corsa]
[Edited on 19-01-2006 by danny-corsa]
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MR2Mike
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how the fuck do mechanics afford boxes and tools lol. id love one of these beasts lol
ttt
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Matty_Moo_
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the snap on man comes round and gives them discount and a sort of finance deal on stuff like that.
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MR2Mike
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yeah i know they get discount, but it still works out expensive for them
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Matty_Moo_
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yeah. a mate brought a brand new 1 with a funky design on it, got loadsa trays ect, cost him £1600. and he's still managed to fill all the trays!
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MR2Mike
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lol, they must be the kings of saving up
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cunningham
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na the finance aint much on them plus life time gurantee and the fact if they leave there job they still have all the tools because they paid for them and they can then set up there own business in mechanics if they want as a soletrader
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MR2Mike
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hopper
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it dont take a lot to be big ££££££'s wen you buy snap-on, im a mechanic and 99% of my stuff is snap-on as it is the best, its expensive but you get wot you pay for.
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MR2Mike
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quote: Originally posted by hopper
it dont take a lot to be big ££££££'s wen you buy snap-on, im a mechanic and 99% of my stuff is snap-on as it is the best, its expensive but you get wot you pay for.
yep
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pllusy
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quote: Originally posted by Mike_Corsa
quote: Originally posted by hopper
it dont take a lot to be big ££££££'s wen you buy snap-on, im a mechanic and 99% of my stuff is snap-on as it is the best, its expensive but you get wot you pay for.
yep
very true think i have about 10k worth in mine. scary when i think my car is only worth bout 6 or 7
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MR2Mike
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lol, amazing, ttt
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scriv
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quote: Originally posted by hopper
it dont take a lot to be big ££££££'s wen you buy snap-on, im a mechanic and 99% of my stuff is snap-on as it is the best, its expensive but you get wot you pay for.
and dont forget life time garrantte i work in a body shop ive got snap on tool boxes and most of my tools would not buy anythink else
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Adam-D
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i have some teng stufand halfords pro stuff
both have a liftime gaurantee so if i snap it, i get a new one
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Graeme
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very gd these boxes are and are bloody expensive brand new, Teng tools are gd but snap on are one of the best!!
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scott b
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quote: Originally posted by Mike_Corsa
quote: Originally posted by hopper
it dont take a lot to be big ££££££'s wen you buy snap-on, im a mechanic and 99% of my stuff is snap-on as it is the best, its expensive but you get wot you pay for.
yep
likewise, although ive got mac tool boxes 95% of me tools are snap~on scary to think that the top box alone in me van is worth more than me van! van is a y plate combo lol
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the_legend_of_yrag
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snap on do not sell to the public do they?
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hopper
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try the website, may be able get um by post
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SVM 286
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quote: Originally posted by Matty_Moo_
the snap on man comes round and gives them discount and a sort of finance deal on stuff like that.
No he doesn't.
He charges a bloody fortune for everything you buy from him.
You have an 'R.A.' or running account.
For tools and small items you can pay a bit each week or month when you get paid and he sets a price ceiling and payable ammount - there is no interest on this.
On larger items such as boxes, roll cabs, compressors etc. he sets up a credit agreement and you pay a set ammount over a set period including the interest on the finance.
Snap On dealers are notoriously stingy - I spent nearly three grand on a new roll cab and some bits and bobs in 2003.
I paid up front in full and my discount was not large.
In fact, he had to bung in a free 12v Snap-On mini fridge and a decent torch to make the deal a little sweeter.
[Edited on 27-01-2006 by SVM 286]
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SVM 286
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quote: Originally posted by Mike_Corsa
how the fuck do mechanics afford boxes and tools
We don't - it skints us
I spent four years getting a decent tool kit together from the start of my apprenticeship, and some piece of crap pikey stole about 1200 quids worth from me - uninsured
I've been collecting tools for over 15 years and had to replace the bulk of what i'd slaved to buy out of my own pocket 11 years ago after the local scum stole my livelihood.
To date, I have over 10k worth of stuff that I was obliged to buy just to do my job, and I still don't have quite everything I need, or am likely to.
You don't see people in highly paid jobs having to pay for anything but their lunch and their clothes.
Hardly seems fair.
I think the garages should supply toolkits for each tech, or pay a suitable salary.
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SVM 286
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quote: Originally posted by the_legend_of_yrag
snap on do not sell to the public do they?
Snap On sell to anyone who gets on the van and wants to buy something with money or a debit/credit card.
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loo_goblin
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my dad hates snap on blokes as they r gettin kids who cant afford this stuff into to major debt just bad ethics
Are these the bearing draws?
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ainsley_brader
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What a post.
I have a fantastic working relationship with my snap on dealer. Will often pop round to his to collect something in an evening and end up there til 11, 12, 1 o clock having a drink.
Have had some great deals with him but also spend a shit load with him.
Yes they may seem stingy but to be fair they have to pay for everything, the only thing snap on give them free is price lists. Everything else keyrings, cups, pens etc etc are paid for by the dealer.
I've spent £14k plus on tools in the last three years and the bulk of my tools and my boxes were bought before then. Yes you spend ridiculous amounts and i agree with you the salaries available dont reflect that. However if you have £10ks worth you really should have it insured. Snap on is very desireable and very sellable!!
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danny-corsa
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top box draws are roller bearing and the roll cab is friction slide
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danny-corsa
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ttt
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