At what point do you say "That costs too much"?

[HangFire]

First of all, the web price is the "don't buy it here price." They want to drive you to their truck sellers, who (usually) have latitude to bargain.

In short, SnapOn corporate was NOTHING like the snobby, arrogant users who appear on the interwebs. This shouldn't be shocking given the nature of the internet, I realize.

I'm glad somebody else said this. There was a certain S-O snob so obnoxious he got himself banned from a very popular garage and tool forum. While he had the technical chops to back up some of what he said, other stuff he said about S-O vs the rest was over-the-top ridiculous. I don't hold that against the company. They exist in a tough, competitive market, and make a consistent profit, they MUST be doing something right!

I wish the company well, their sales model doesn't work for me, and that's OK, I don't sweat it. I can get Snap-On through my daughter who is now in the trades and has the student discount... if there is one particular thing I need, I would do that. But never asked for the catalog or went looking for what I could get. Then again, I have most hardline tools already.

 

[clinebarger]

I think Snap-On really shafts their independent franchise guys in the tool trucks. The pricing comes from Corporate, not the guy in the truck trying to make a living - and having product pushed on him by Corporate.

The Franchisee/Dealer buys tools at a Cost quite a bit lower than Manufacturer Suggested Retail which is the prices you see on Snap-on's website.
Yes, They will force product at times, Usually on a underperforming Dealer!

You have to WORK your route, It takes a certain kind of person to make it work without being predatory at the same time not be preyed upon.

 

[dlundblad]

The Franchisee/Dealer buys tools at a Cost quite a bit lower than Manufacturer Suggested Retail which is the prices you see on Snap-on's website.
Yes, They will force product at times, Usually on a underperforming Dealer!

You have to WORK your route, It takes a certain kind of person to make it work without being predatory at the same time not be preyed upon.

I would starve if I had that job. I’m a terrible salesman.

I can’t give something away for free without going through it with a fine tooth comb.

 

[K-Man]

Buying Snap-on tools from a dealer truck is like buying Schwan's food from the home delivery truck. What you get is grossly overpriced and you have better/cheaper options. The business model made more sense when there were fewer bricks-and-mortar stores open fewer hours.