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GirDrops
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Aug 2, 2018
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I need a ratchet set for my car that has recently hit 100k.
Has anyone used Great Neck? Some far flung reviews around the google's, so personal experience would be helpful :P
Aug 2, 2018
RJES
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Aug 2, 2018
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GirDropsI would go for a local shop since most have a warranty service. Craftsman has decent sets for the money.
Aug 2, 2018
HKJP
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Aug 2, 2018
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GirDropsThey are standard-fare cheap tools. Harborfreight.com sells comparable tools and might have a location near you where you could look at the tools and pick a set that suits you. They also do warranties, so you can get replacements without having to pay/wait for shipping.
Aug 2, 2018
amb3cog
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Aug 2, 2018
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GirDropsI was looking to buy one of these before. I never did, but I did a lot of research. And I would stick with Craftsman, or some of the Home Depot choices. Dewalt makes some good ones, and there's other brands too. I also found that you can find really good deals on Ebay. As far as warranty goes. With the exception of Harbor Freight, which I wouldn't buy myself, any of them will have to be taken care of through the mail in the long term basically. Home Depot might give you one on the spot if they have an individual of that tool, but it's not likely. So they're basically mail. And Sears is going to be gone soon. Their Craftsman tools will still be covered, but through the mail, as they've been bought out by another company. Home Depot has sales quite often, and a 90 day return. So they'll have to honor a future price drop too. They might be your best bet really, but I think Ebay had the best prices. Hard to return though. As you'll have to pay shipping, and no price match. If I were you. I think I would research Home Depot options, and buy their. I forget which got the best ratings, but it's not hard to look. Good luck.
Aug 2, 2018
GirDrops
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Aug 2, 2018
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GirDropsThanks all, I'll take a look at local stores before considering this.
Aug 2, 2018
HKJP
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Aug 2, 2018
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amb3cogI understand the apprehension with Harborfreight tools, but I've been using them for many years and have many chests full of their tools which I would not be able to afford if I had purchased name brands. I also own Craftsman tools which consist of about 25% of my tools. The HF tools are not professional-grade nor are Craftsman anymore (craftsman was once unique, but in desperation to become competitive and survive, they've turned to re-branding garden-variety Chinese tools.)
If you're going to be using the tools daily, all day in a professional capacity, then you should look at the very expensive, but reliable/durable Snap-On, Matco, etc. If you are an occasional user on weekends, the less-expensive tools are suited for you.
I've had some harborfreight tools break on me, but it's very rare. I've had the same percentage of my craftsman tools fail. I feel like I got more tools and use of my tools from the HF brand.
This is just my anecdotal experience, but with a large variety of HF tools for many years. Hope it helps
Aug 2, 2018
Zrtwooo
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Aug 6, 2018
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HKJPI couldn't have said it better...
Aug 6, 2018
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