When I worked at a Volkswagen dealership every week or every other week the same Snap On truck would show up. The mechanics especially the newer ones would be waiting to purchase items. From what I can tell the drivers are territorial and protect they area. I've seen the same Snap On driver around well after I left VW.
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It's a franchise so the drivers/owners get their own territory.
That’s how it works in my area. I have like $2k in truck credit and anything over that has to go through corporate. I haven’t used SO credit, my boxes are HF and big stuff comes from amazon or northern tool or something like that. I’ve been working out of 44” HF boxes for years and they still work like new but I have my own bay and rarely move one. Rather have a $400 box with really good tools inside.
1) If someone buys using a SO credit card, the dealer likely only collects the markup between his cost and the selling cost. They probably charge full "list" price on those sales too. SO gets the interest on the credit card, not the dealer.
2) You always want to turn inventory. You're not making money if it sits on the shelf. A $5 or $10 or $50 markup is better than $0 (remains on the shelf). More importantly, it builds loyalty with the customer 'cause you "cut him a deal".
2) You always want to turn inventory. You're not making money if it sits on the shelf. A $5 or $10 or $50 markup is better than $0 (remains on the shelf). More importantly, it builds loyalty with the customer 'cause you "cut him a deal".
Is 26 feet long the biggest size for a Snap-on truck?
https://www.ldvusa.com/category/tool-trucks/cab-chassis/
This Snap-on dealer is on his 3rd truck
https://www.ldvusa.com/category/tool-trucks/cab-chassis/
This Snap-on dealer is on his 3rd truck
According to the franchise setup, about 33% off MSRP with their initial tool setup so they don't have that much room as they have several thousand in fixed overhead costs like the monthly van lease fees. I guess it ranges between 10-44% off.
Dang, this thread is a let down. I plan to retire early and do something enjoyable part time. I thought a Snap On dealer would be kind of cool.
Naw to much time spent looking for non paying losers. Guys move around a lot in auto repair. Always chasing someone. Bigger problem is when they move to a shop that not on the guys route.
I wrote our snap on guy off. I admit that snap on has always been high priced but lately our guy has gone through the roof.
No cash discount either.
Doesn't sound that great unless you get a good route.
http://www.unhappyfranchisee.com/snap-on-franchise-snap-on-dealer/
If you mean regular people as in NOT a mechanic or making a living off the tools you use there is absolutely no reason other than insanity (from branding brainwashing) you would be buying snap-on outside a retiring/dad died selling tools/need money now used tool sale.
Yeah, I think it only makes sense for some mechanics for the convivence and the warranty coverage, you don't even have to leave work. I haven't really looked but Williams makes tools for Snap On and the online prices from Zoro must be 1/4 to 1/2 of what Snap on charges? More or less?
Some of the Snap-On items are truly in a class of their own though. And in general, while I may not agree with their pricing, all of the Snap-On items that are designed and built in-house (not the reboxed/relabeled stuff) is very high quality.
I agree but there are little to no weekend warriors that need a tool/tool box that's going to go thru the rigors of daily use or minute advantages in design differences like professional mechanics to warrant the cost
I'll give an example. Who wouldn't want a snap on long reach ratchet. It's nicer than Milwaukee's (heads smaller, probably a little faster, rebuildable like most snap on power tools) BUT $550 kit vs $215+50 (tool plus starter kit with battery and charger)=$265. I can use that battery and charger with a bunch of other tools, the batteries are cheaper and if I replaced everything (incl charger and battery) I would still be under snap on. Just using on weekend projects I'm never going to wear out two Milwaukee rachets and those little superior details (head size, speed, fixable) that mean a lot to a mechanic who's using it all day every day mean next to nothing to me.
Example #2: snap on 3/8 comfort grip ratchet $175 vs gear wrench $50. I know not everybody is a fan of gearwrench but I'm certain my $50 will last forever doing what I do and do the same job a $175 snap on will (and if it doesn't I can but two more and still undercut).
I recently bought a Williams socket and ratchet set 3/8 29 piece in an old school style metal case from Zoro. It was very inexpensive I can’t even believe it, came directly from Snap On’s warehouse. They listed it for $200, I think it was a mistake actually, not on there anymore. I used their 20% off coupon. The Williams sockets are SO renamed I am told, and seeing them I believe they are. Another one for ratchets is Wright, far less than SO and uses USA steel. Wright is even more old school than SO imo, which I like. Proto is also made in USA. I bought some of that too with the discount. A Proto ratchet like I bought would have been identical to one bought in 1948, except they were called Plvmb. Love those 24 tooth ratchets, the balance is so nice. So watch for Zoro discounts.
Snap On’s cordless power tools have always been overpriced and are a poor value IMO. With Milwaukee being available same-day at HD, there is little reason to purchase Snap-On for this category.
I disagree with your ratchet example. From a pure value standpoint, you are correct. The Gearwrench ratchet can perform the same job as any Snap-On Dual 80 ratchet for 1/3 of the cost. But to me, the Snap-On Dual 80 ratchets are lighter, the ratcheting action is smoother and they simply feel better in your hand. This is especially evident in the ½” size. Some of these items are subjective, but ratchets are one tool where personal preference can outweigh the economics.
In full disclosure, the Gearwrench 81012xp is my ¼” ratchet of choice. But I dislike all of their other ratchets; I think HF’s Pittsburg Pro ratchets are better than most of Gearwrench’s ratchets.
I disagree on some of the Snapon power tools. I have the 3/8 standard and 1/4 long neck 14.4 ratchets. I settled on the Snapon ones after demoing Snapon and Milwaukee from my cornwell dealer. I didnt like how the milwaukee felt in my hand and the head on the Snapon ratchets is smaller.
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