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Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 8:55 pm
by Bill Schenker
I want to start looking at building up to Big Boy tools and tool chests, as opposed to the "Jr. tool set" I have now.
You'd think with all the work I do on my car I'd have done this years ago
TIA
Bill
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:15 pm
by George Schilling
Bill Schenker wrote:I want to start looking at building up to Big Boy tools and tool chests, as opposed to the "Jr. tool set" I have now.
You'd think with all the work I do on my car I'd have done this years ago
TIA
Bill
The best sales for Craftsman tools is during tool buying season.
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:32 pm
by Tom Tanquary
George Schilling wrote:Bill Schenker wrote:I want to start looking at building up to Big Boy tools and tool chests, as opposed to the "Jr. tool set" I have now.
You'd think with all the work I do on my car I'd have done this years ago
TIA
Bill
The best sales for Craftsman tools is during tool buying season.
But you need a license for that, plus a socket stamp.
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 12:12 am
by Craig Naylor
Craftsmen tools don't go on sale all that often. The two best bets is on holiday weekends at OSH where they "pay the sales tax", and getting the "value" packages at Sears where they put multiple items together, vs. individually purchasing pieces.
Example on Screwdrivers:
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_ ... ckType=L10" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
On a different note, Craftsman tools (non-electric / powered) have a life time warranty. You do not need a receipt to exchange them. The cheapest way to pick them up is to watch garage sales, and take in used /broken tools, and exchange them for brand new pieces. These two ways are how I have amassed most of my Craftsman tools.
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 10:26 am
by Tom Denham
Fathers day, Memorial day, Labor day, 4th, black friday, and after Christmas .
Go Poke around on their web site . I saw some larger ball bearing boxes on sale.
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/c_10155_ ... ol+Storage
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:48 pm
by Mark DeShon
I can't believe nobody has mentioned father's day. Sears' Father's Day Sales usually have the biggest and most widespread price cuts on tools. For a couple years now I've saved my tool buttons up until father's day unless I absolutely needed something
right now. That doesn't include this year, of course. No tool buttons.
Mark D.
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:52 pm
by Tom Denham
Mark DeShon wrote:I can't believe nobody has mentioned father's day. Sears' Father's Day Sales usually have the biggest and most widespread price cuts on tools. For a couple years now I've saved my tool buttons up until father's day unless I absolutely needed something
right now. That doesn't include this year, of course. No tool buttons.
Mark D.
;)
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 10:01 pm
by Mark DeShon
Oops! Sorry, Tom. I'm blind.
Mark D.
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 4:25 pm
by Steve Ekstrand
For Craftsman tool boxes you pick large stores and watch regularly for their scratch and dent clearances or closeouts.
For Craftsman Tools, Sears sells out Cosmetic blems on ebay.
Its a tool box or a tool.... The more dented and the more blemmed, the better.
If you're really desperate and don't find success on ebay, then join craftsman club and use their ads and specials. Also look for online only specials. You can get free shipping to stores.
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 6:56 pm
by Craig Naylor
Steve Ekstrand wrote:
For Craftsman Tools, Sears sells out Cosmetic blems on ebay.
While quite inexpensive, these are marked as such, and do not come with the Craftsman lifetime warranty. That's why I suggested the garage sale route for blemished and / or cheaper tools, as they can be replaced under the lifetime warranty.
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 7:04 pm
by Bob Beamesderfer
Craig Naylor wrote:
On a different note, Craftsman tools (non-electric / powered) have a life time warranty. You do not need a receipt to exchange them. The cheapest way to pick them up is to watch garage sales, and take in used /broken tools, and exchange them for brand new pieces. These two ways are how I have amassed most of my Craftsman tools.
Hasn't applied to torque wrenches for over five years. :^(
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 7:16 pm
by Rick Brown
Bob Beamesderfer wrote:Craig Naylor wrote:
On a different note, Craftsman tools (non-electric / powered) have a life time warranty. You do not need a receipt to exchange them. The cheapest way to pick them up is to watch garage sales, and take in used /broken tools, and exchange them for brand new pieces. These two ways are how I have amassed most of my Craftsman tools.
Hasn't applied to torque wrenches for over five years. :^(
What if you have an older one that was bought under the lifetime warranty? Mine's over 25 years old. It broke once a long time ago and they repaired it (loaned me one while it was being repaired).
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:13 am
by Bob Pl
Rick Brown wrote:Bob Beamesderfer wrote:Craig Naylor wrote:
On a different note, Craftsman tools (non-electric / powered) have a life time warranty. You do not need a receipt to exchange them. The cheapest way to pick them up is to watch garage sales, and take in used /broken tools, and exchange them for brand new pieces. These two ways are how I have amassed most of my Craftsman tools.
Hasn't applied to torque wrenches for over five years. :^(
What if you have an older one that was bought under the lifetime warranty? Mine's over 25 years old. It broke once a long time ago and they repaired it (loaned me one while it was being repaired).
The last time I took a broken 3/8 ratchet for exchange (maybe 10 years ago) the dept mgr tried to replace it with a POS China tool. I argued & he finally upgraded it to a decent pro model.
I also had an issue with a floor jack (Craftsman label) about 5 years ago. I took it all the way to the store manager & she gave me a courtesy discount ( a big one) on buying another floor jack.
Bottom line is that Sears "lifetime guarantee" has gone away. They may still advertise it but read the fine print after the asterick. Most of the current employees will give you a blank stare when you walk in with that old broken wrench.
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:54 am
by Steve Ekstrand
Sears is having a doorbuster sale on Saturday 9:00-1:00. All GearWrench sets are on sale (up to 50% off).
Sears Hardware & Appliance has the Craftsman 8-piece ratcheting wrench sets on sale for $49.99 ($30.00 off regular price).
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:15 pm
by Bill Schenker
Thanks, everyone! I'll check it out on Sat., Steve.
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:55 pm
by Marshall Grice
Bob Pl wrote:
The last time I took a broken 3/8 ratchet for exchange (maybe 10 years ago) the dept mgr tried to replace it with a POS China tool. I argued & he finally upgraded it to a decent pro model.
I also had an issue with a floor jack (Craftsman label) about 5 years ago. I took it all the way to the store manager & she gave me a courtesy discount ( a big one) on buying another floor jack.
Bottom line is that Sears "lifetime guarantee" has gone away. They may still advertise it but read the fine print after the asterick. Most of the current employees will give you a blank stare when you walk in with that old broken wrench.
I've exchanged broken tools no problems, maybe they just don't like you. ???
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:26 pm
by Bob Pl
Maybe,
More likely there is a variation in policy/training/quality of employees at different stores. My problems were at the San Diego North County store.
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 5:38 pm
by Michael Wood
Bob Pl wrote:Maybe,
More likely there is a variation in policy/training/quality of employees at different stores. My problems were at the San Diego North County store.
Or it might be directly a factor of how many broken tools found at garage sales have been dumped on them...
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 11:53 pm
by Kristoffer Gjevre
I have replaced some screw drivers in the past, but it has been a while...
There is some noise if you google about rusty items not exchangeable from a few years back, but they do state this (and no mention of rust here):
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/nb_10155 ... ?adCell=WF" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (as accessed from a link on their main page)
8. - Evolv Hand Tools
FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Evolv hand tool is warranted against defects in material and workmanship. With proof of purchase, a defective product will be replaced free of charge. This warranty does not cover expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.
WARRANTY SERVICE
To obtain warranty coverage, return the product to the retailer from which it was purchased for free repair or replacement if repair is unavailable.
10. - All Other Hand Tools
If this Craftsman hand tool ever fails to provide complete satisfaction, it will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE
To obtain warranty coverage, return the product to the retailer from which it was purchased for free repair or replacement if repair is unavailable.
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 11:03 am
by Stanley Kowalski
hello bill this is stan we have been buying tools from crafsman direct we have a catalog which we order from and anyone can the priceing is far cheaper than buying from the stores
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Wed May 02, 2012 11:20 am
by Kristoffer Gjevre
Stanley Kowalski wrote:hello bill this is stan we have been buying tools from crafsman direct we have a catalog which we order from and anyone can the priceing is far cheaper than buying from the stores
I got a 191 page Craftsman catalog in the mail yesterday, but I doubt that the prices in it are any different then the web site or the store, not that I have check on it yet. Are you referring to some other kind of Craftsman catalog, perhaps one for businesses instead of consumers, or?
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 4:12 pm
by Q V
If you're still looking for tools, the Craftsman Father's Day sales are beginning:
http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/302152
update: craftsman 26" rolling drawers:
http://slickdeals.net/f/4715534-Craftsm ... ore-Pickup
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 7:08 am
by Bill Schenker
Thanks, QV! Just ordered some combo wrenches.
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:40 pm
by Mark DeShon
Just picked up a 12 pc set of deep impact sockets at OSH for $50! Normally $80 at Sears.
I'm Stoked because I've needed these for forever.
Mark D.
Re: Is there a "season" when Craftsmen tools go on big sale?
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 1:26 pm
by George Schilling
Was at Costco yesterday and saw a very nice Craftsman starter kit for $80. Appeared to be a very nice set, plastic carrying case included. This was the store in Los Alamitos. Didn't see it at my normal store in Lakewood.