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Title: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Bird on June 02, 2011, 12:03:21 PM
Small collection of Snapon's..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/290569983872

No relation to seller, just jealous as they could come!
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: MarkGU on June 02, 2011, 12:12:02 PM
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thats $35,469.13......so far  :'(
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Symon on June 02, 2011, 12:17:12 PM
That's just insane.

Is it just me or is Snap On a bit overrated?  I've seen quite a few sockets and spanners of theirs break.
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: D4D on June 02, 2011, 12:19:08 PM
I need a tissue
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Bird on June 02, 2011, 12:26:53 PM
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thats $35,469.13......so far  :'(
he said the sockets alone cost more than that in the questions at bottom


THIS LOT WILL NEAD A VAN TO SHIFT IT ,YOU WILL NOT GET IT IN A CAR I ESTIMATE THE WEIGHT TO BE OVER 1500KG

Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Beaker on June 02, 2011, 12:30:40 PM
That's just insane.

Is it just me or is Snap On a bit overrated?  I've seen quite a few sockets and spanners of theirs break.

I've seen a few break too, but you pay for the fact that they will replace it no questions asked (none of this 'if used within design parameters' rubbish that is attached to just about every warrenty these days)

Stick a 10mm 1/4 socket on a stepped down 3/4 drive 4m long breaker bar and if any of it lets go they'll just give you a new one.
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Patr80l on June 02, 2011, 12:41:33 PM
He said he "collected" them from various sources over a couple of years.   Is it just me or does that sound dodgy?
I wonder if they're hot?
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Campa on June 02, 2011, 12:53:48 PM
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thats $35,469.13......so far  :'(


Ive got the same tool chest and roll cab, it alone cost more than $10,000 empty! new from Snap on.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=2294&store=australia

To buy all that here new in Aus you would be looking at well over $100,000, maybe some where near $120,000!

Must be hot, surely no-one needs that many tools!

I need to show my wife this and tell her my Snap On addiction isnt so bad after all  ;D
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: fitzyfootlong on June 02, 2011, 01:25:15 PM
You would need another shed just fo your tools!!

Reeks of stolen!! :police:
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Squalo on June 02, 2011, 04:27:20 PM
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Must be hot, surely no-one needs that many tools!

Actually I was thinking it was more indicative of a diagnosable mental condition, but his explanation seems sound to me - he bought a job lot from a workshop, kept the milling machines, and wants the space back in his own workshop.

What an insane collection of tools... he'd get more if he broke it up to invididual lots.
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Bird on June 02, 2011, 11:14:19 PM
Im still drooling.
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The tool box was £3500 on its own .The sockets alone there are 80 sets cost over £25,000 ,Spanners /wrenches lots of sets another £20,000 ,There is one screw driver set alone that cost best part of £500. there are many screw driver sets ,spring loaded socket rails x 60 cost £1800 on there own with no sockets .Rachet screw drivers x 25 plus cost with other bits £2000 plus, rachets x 80 all types from 1/4" to 3/4" well over £5000 plus I estimate this lot cost over £75,000

Converted to : $114023.45
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Kirky on June 03, 2011, 02:41:52 AM
My wife just caught me checking that lot out, I was in such a state she accused me of looking at porn   >:D
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Patr80l on June 03, 2011, 06:42:20 AM
Actually I was thinking it was more indicative of a diagnosable mental condition, but his explanation seems sound to me - he bought a job lot from a workshop, kept the milling machines, and wants the space back in his own workshop.

What an insane collection of tools... he'd get more if he broke it up to invididual lots.

From the eBay ad:

I HAVE COLLECTED THIS LOT OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS AND ONLY EVER USED A FEW SPANNERS
A LOT OF IT COME FROM SNAP ON DIRECT AND SOME OF IT FROM AEROPLANE ENGINEARS AND SOME OF IT EVEN COME FROM A FAMOUS RALLY CAR DRIVERS MECHANIC

Maybe he is a crazy thief.
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: offroadfreq on June 03, 2011, 06:47:54 AM
That is awesome!!! I am totally speechless!!!
I doubt if this is stolen as I have a mate who worked for a tool company, in Brisbane, as a sales rep and even though he is totally inept at anything mechanical, he has one of the most comprehensive tool kits I have ever seen.
Not in the same league as this though. ;D
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: darren on June 03, 2011, 07:00:44 AM
 If you like status you will buy Snapon
If you like quality you will buy Stahlwille
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Gunna Do on June 03, 2011, 07:10:53 AM
If you like your money you will buy Flying Swallow.
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: darren on June 03, 2011, 07:11:46 AM
If you like your money you will buy Flying Swallow.

Is that somthing you get in the mile high club?
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: griz066 on June 03, 2011, 07:29:20 AM
Gotta be HOT

I HAVE COLLECTED THIS LOT OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS AND ONLY EVER USED A FEW SPANNERS
A LOT OF IT COME FROM SNAP ON DIRECT AND SOME OF IT FROM AEROPLANE ENGINEARS AND SOME OF IT EVEN COME FROM A FAMOUS RALLY CAR DRIVERS MECHANIC

A:    Hi Dave ,I am not a mechanic just a carpenter,but i do like good quality tools ,I had the chance to purchase a workshop as a job lot with all the tools ,I did not want them all just the milling machines ,i now need the space for a new machine ,I dont use the tools but nice to look at ,I have a set of snap on tools for myself so these have to go, you have to be realistic you just cant keep everything ,I dont have a time limit for collection and yes i can help with shipping .All the best Nick

He cant even get his story straight. Sounds DODGY :cheers:
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Bill on June 03, 2011, 07:48:15 AM
Ive got the same tool chest and roll cab, it alone cost more than $10,000 empty! new from Snap on.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=2294&store=australia

To buy all that here new in Aus you would be looking at well over $100,000, maybe some where near $120,000!

Must be hot, surely no-one needs that many tools!

I need to show my wife this and tell her my Snap On addiction isnt so bad after all  ;D

If my wife sees this then all my years of training her are out the door!!!
Bill
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Campa on June 03, 2011, 08:56:05 AM
If you like status you will buy Snapon
If you like quality you will buy Stahlwille


The Snap On catalogue of Hand tools, power tools (air, cordless & electric), Tool storage, diagnostics, shop equipment etc is much more comprehensive and exceeds that of any other single tool manufacture - including Stahlwille.

Compare the Snap On catalogue to any other single tool manufacture and you'll see the innovation and designs the others are yet to manufacture / copy  >:D

Stahlwille can copy Snap On's innovation, but cannot match there quality.




 





 
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: darren on June 03, 2011, 09:01:21 AM
I have both, Its just my experiance.

You said you paid 10k for an empty set of tool draws? That seems a lot.
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Campa on June 03, 2011, 09:31:55 AM
I have both, Its just my experiance.

You said you paid 10k for an empty set of tool draws? That seems a lot.

Your right it is.  ;D

It's now 12 years old, I bought it when I was an apprentice (It took 3yrs to pay it off) :'(  .

Saying that though, there are alot more expensive ones out there too  ???

Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Bird on June 03, 2011, 10:04:05 AM
If you like your money you will buy Flying Swallow.
This placE?
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paid 10k for an empty set of tool draws
MAdNesS!!!!
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Campa on June 03, 2011, 10:44:06 AM

MAdNesS!!!!
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Each to there own I guess.

I'm sure your've paid an exorbitant price for an item that I wouldnt have.
 
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Slipus on June 03, 2011, 03:27:42 PM
My son-in-law is amechanic and he swears by Snap on. 

You pay for what you get.

I remember when I was young i used to buy 1 sidchrome spanner a pay and I was on $100 per week and some of spanners cost more than $20.00 each.  I had them all untill a year or 2 ago when some low life stole my sons' Manaro with my tool bag in the boot (still not over that).


cheers Slip
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: cancan on June 03, 2011, 03:36:34 PM
I see he is selling just before the tool shop where he works does there end of financial year stock take and work out that there is a huge short fall....well maybe
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Bird on June 04, 2011, 07:47:46 PM
wtf?
"PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE OTHER SNAP ON TOOLS I WILL BE SELLING ON EBAY IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS"

I wanna cry :(
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: cruza driver on June 04, 2011, 07:59:13 PM
Come on who is going to be the 85th bidder  ;D
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: barneys on June 04, 2011, 08:02:35 PM
sounds dodgy
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Black Diamond on June 05, 2011, 10:00:19 AM
That's just insane.

Is it just me or is Snap On a bit overrated?  I've seen quite a few sockets and spanners of theirs break.
Your on the money Symon ;D
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: Bird on June 05, 2011, 10:48:14 AM
Come on who is going to be the 85th bidder  ;D
Dunno, but the winner was determined to keep being infront (its important to be infront at the start right thru an auction for some people ???)- could have probably saved himself $20,000 by not bidding until the very end!

It went for -
GBP 33,950.00 
Approximately AU $51,952.10
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: rellbell on June 05, 2011, 10:55:16 AM
OMG was somebody compulsive obsessive. Mind you I did notice that it was missing the complimentry beverage holder with the chicky babe lolling over a motorcycle that snapon put out about twenty years ago that my husband has.  He was interested in the snap on franchise and they gave him the cup as an incentive/gift and everyone comments on it.  Cheers Norelle
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: duggie on June 05, 2011, 11:12:39 AM
To me buying Snapon, is like buying Toyota, you pay a lot for the badge.
Title: Re: Anyone need some tools?
Post by: GU_Thomo on June 06, 2011, 07:51:09 AM
So the new owner breaks them up into small lots, puts them back on Ebay and doubles his money :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup:

Cheers
Parry