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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: D on 29 November 2012, 22:04:53

Title: 174 piece toolkit
Post by: D on 29 November 2012, 22:04:53
in Costco today, looks like this one. I have never heard of them myself, but it did say on the box that it was made in the USA.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CRAFTSMAN-174-pc-Mechanics-Tool-Set-case-LIFETIME-WARRANTY-BNIB-/160918208323?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item257778ff43 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CRAFTSMAN-174-pc-Mechanics-Tool-Set-case-LIFETIME-WARRANTY-BNIB-/160918208323?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item257778ff43)
Title: Re: 174 piece toolkit
Post by: TheBoy on 30 November 2012, 12:28:28
For Omegas, I think you are better off with the Halfords 150pc set, currently on offer at £99
Title: Re: 174 piece toolkit
Post by: omegod on 30 November 2012, 12:41:35
Pretty well regarded brand in the states! I have a costco crescent kit which has lasted years, despite the abuse I have given it!
Title: Re: 174 piece toolkit
Post by: TheBoy on 30 November 2012, 12:49:23
Quote from: omegod on 30 November 2012, 12:41:35
Pretty well regarded brand in the states! I have a costco crescent kit which has lasted years, despite the abuse I have given it!
The Crescent set seems OK, and quite good value for the money, but certainly not up to the quality of the Pro ranges from most tool sellers.
Title: Re: 174 piece toolkit
Post by: D on 30 November 2012, 21:59:09
Havent seen the crescent set for a while now. This set is only £80 in Costco. Seems like good value and a lifetime warranty. And not made in China.
Title: Re: 174 piece toolkit
Post by: TheBoy on 01 December 2012, 10:43:51
Quote from: D on 30 November 2012, 21:59:09
Havent seen the crescent set for a while now. This set is only £80 in Costco. Seems like good value and a lifetime warranty. And not made in China.
And the warranty is with which agent in the UK?  Costco are really good with waeeanty, but only in the 12 month period.

Thus I suspect the lifetime warranty is fairly worthless.
Title: Re: 174 piece toolkit
Post by: Auto Addict on 02 December 2012, 09:31:54
Quote from: D on 30 November 2012, 21:59:09
Havent seen the crescent set for a while now. This set is only £80 in Costco. Seems like good value and a lifetime warranty. And not made in China.

I've got the Crescent one from Costco, pleased with it so far, but as TB says the lifetime warranty is probably worthless.