With over 500 sales of mostly snap-on items on eBay myself I can say it’s a hobby. I go to flea markets, estate sales, pawn shops, Facebook market, even buying eBay lots just to resell them. It’s not super profitable but it’s a fun hobby. If I spend $20 sell for $60 I may only walk away with $15 profit. But I could go to work on Sunday and make $500 take home $300 after tax 🙃. But I enjoy it and sometimes I keep the items if I want or need them.
I buy quite a few aviation tools that snap-on has discontinued through eBay. Generally, I buy most other snap-on tools off the truck, mainly in order to maintain my relationship with the franchisee. That way I can get basically anything warranty exchanged out whenever I want for whatever reason. eBay is a great place to get a deal on lots of snap-on tools though.
My dealer will not warranty anything not bought from him. And to go a step further, will not warranty snap-on tools I bought from a family member that where bought from him the same dealer. I've spent a lot of $ with this guy too.
@@wesbarrett3956 That’s unfortunate, and something that is a little too common. I feel your rep might not want to take a risk giving people a break. I guess I’m lucky with my rep. Either way, he’s won my business for as long as he sells tools.
I buy snap on tools off eBay mostly because I don’t have a tool truck that stops by our shop. With all the brand new snap on tools being sold on eBay there almost has to be some franchisee owners selling them
Around here, Snohomish WA, the pawn shops normally get an influx when the Boeing mechanics go on strike. Not just tools but all sorts of ‘toys’. Same with the vehicle consignment lots.
hey doc, so with those tools that are stiff what I've done to fix it is WD-40, and brake cleaner. What I found is grease/muck and whatever will actually seep into the hinge of the tool(pin portion). What I do to clean it out is I will first spray the pin directly over the seam with WD-40(where you can see the circle of the pin portion). Just a little bit around just that pin area, and work it back and forth allowing gravity to draw the wd-4o into the crack. I will do that over, and over again. The junk will work its way out those cracks and the wd-4o will go black, and nasty looking. I would do this over and over again spray, work, spray, work, spray. Then when i was happy with how loose the handles get i would do the same with the brake cleaner just mostly so the black stuff coming out becomes a lot less. I've done this on a bunch of cutters, and plyers and its always worked for me. Let me know if this helps. Little tip, WEAR GLOVES. Its super messy on your hands.
I'm mainly by my tools at yard sales pawn shops and antique malls Etc I have made a few purchases on eBay and often I pay a premium like my Williams s53 s52 B-52 ratchets but they are new old stock and in excellent condition don't think they were ever used it took me a total of 3 years to find them but it was a lot of fun I have them on my RUclips channel I like to post my finds and share knowledge when i can i just enjoy collecting and using tools and i like to restore them its fun and not to mention you can save money i prefer vintage usa tools i love the challenge of finding them and collecting my favorite brands i really like and appreciate your content thanks for sharing my freind
A pawn shop near me sells a good bit on Ebay. He said most everyone coming in is looking for a good deal, it is a pawn shop after all. He makes more selling on Ebay than in store.
CT9050 in power blue for $325. 1/4 100th anniversary ratchet for $110. I still order off the snap-on truck especially things i know i may break and have to get warrantied but ebay has been the best way to get my snap-on tools at a great price. I’ve even warrantied some of the things ive gotten off ebay (sockets, screwdriver blades, ratchet internals). I have less than $500 tool debt on the truck while other guys have $5000-10000+.
I think it's so funny that you just made this video because I bought my first snap-on tool off of eBay and received it yesterday. I don't like that there's no warranty when you buy something lightly used, but it was too good of a price for what I got. (I know they are not very desirable right now but I got the 91 ACP slip joint pliers in great condition, the new version, and for $30.)
I buy snap on off of eBay all the time. I ended up with a ratchet that had a lot of play in the anvil. I contacted snap on via their warranty email address. They sent me a short questionnaire. I told them the tool was used and I had no receipt. They sent me paid postage and fixed the tool for free.
I think we can definitely say that, in the vast majority of cases, if you buy Snapon off eBay, do so assuming you will NOT have any warranty from Snapon.
I finally found a snap on truck that will meet up with me when he’s in the area and he usually beats eBay prices. I got the foam pick and screwdriver set that lists for $327 for $200 flat among other good deals he’s given me.
If you notice the current model snap on makes is VERY similar to the WILDE set thats around $15. If you keep a close eye on ebay theres actually a channellock version with a slip joint nut. Acetone will clean it up.
I've bought an 84CF, 87ACF, and 97ACF pliers off Ebay, 2 of the 3 were brand new. I'm happy but have been heavily investing in Icon pliers thanks to your comparisons. I cant really tell the difference.
I buy a lot of vintage snap on off ebay. I have a great relationship with my dealer and he gives me prices that don't make me look elsewhere on new tools. Just today i was the winning bid on a early 80s red snap on screwdriver set. NOS. Plastic wrap and cardboard still on it. Less the 100 shipped. I also use ebay to watch Japanese tools. I find the shipping times are longer off ebay but i can usually find better prices that Amazon, Amazon japan, and some of the other sites
I buy tool on the S-O truck and ebay. My latest experience on ebay Doc was a Proto 3/4 drive 13" impact extension. It was about 30$ and the condition was very good with no visible wear. When it came I noticed little chips in the finish that looked like rust under paint but other than that it looked new. The seller had painted the tool flat black and the Rust-Oleum primer was showing through the paint at the chipped spots. Im in the process of brushing it off now and wonder why would they do this because the tool was still blue with just surface rust. Don't think they realized l would have bought it anyway for the same $ because it's like new and sure wouldn't have been 30$ off the S-O truck as I'm sure you know. Sellers must be getting hungry and doing what ever to make a sell. Buyers be aware!!
I've ordered a few pairs of Snap On Pliers. So far I've been lucky. But have only gotten about 5 pairs. 2 sized LN Tallon grip and few regular head Tallon grip pliers. This after getting Icon knock off that I just don't like as I do, They just dont feel anything like the Snap Ons or my Go to pliers, Knipex is King Amoung Pliers
I’ve had mixed experiences on eBay, most are good, it seems snap on I’ve always been able to have no problems with the transaction, but for some reason, I had 5 horrible experiences trying to get a Mac Axis/Proto version ratchet, I had 3 just not even send out the tool, one bate and switch sending a old Mac ratchet, and one over sold what he had on hand. For some reason, those ratchet’s are like cursed trying to by off eBay for me, lol
I would rather buy from Snap-On online (no access to the trucks) but Snap on charges $30+ for shipping unless you’re ordering over $250. I wonder if some of the consistent sellers on Ebay have some sort of deal going with automotive students at an automotive school. The student gets the Snap-On discount, the seller gives them a kickback and then resells the new item on Ebay. That’s the only way I can see it being profitable. I’m sure if Franchisees were operating on Ebay they’d crack down on that quickly.
I got a set of pliers from an eBay seller. Never again. Even with eBay prices, snap on isn’t worth the money, especially since it doesn’t have a warranty second hand. Hopefully one day the prices will be worth it. I returned mine immediately because they were defective.
That's a good question and one I struggle with almost on the daily I'm 48 and I often tell myself you only live once so why not use them nice vintage New Old stock tools you have look at the money you've spent just as well enjoy them before you die because face it I know my girls aren't interested in tools I have no one to hand them down to and that means some lucky person is going to get them for pennies on the dollar just facts but at least they will be even older and still in good condition so I guess there is that plus I have enough tools I can use on the daily to keep my pristine tools great but at the end of the day it's your decision and you have to decide just know it's not an easy one
Stealing toolbox full of tools is a big job. Yes it happens but it takes a lot of planing to get it done. Also it’s normally not a one man job. And your stuck with a large metal unique toolbox that can get you caught. Than you need to sell it all. Plus you know have an individual that making Facebook posts offering rewards to find you. Not to mention most of these are inside jobs and know the victim It’s just easier to steal new tools at big box stores for a guarantee, 25% value of the local fence and be out of it fast. Plus you can do it as much as you want in places like NYC
@@CapeSIX none of this prevents a dope fiend from grabbing whatever they can pocket it from your box or vehicle, and selling it online. The one place they shouldn’t sell it, is locally. I’m sure it’s not the majority of stuff, and you would never be able to figure it out for sure, until you’re notified by the authorities (unlikely and you wouldn’t get in trouble).
With over 500 sales of mostly snap-on items on eBay myself I can say it’s a hobby.
I go to flea markets, estate sales, pawn shops, Facebook market, even buying eBay lots just to resell them.
It’s not super profitable but it’s a fun hobby. If I spend $20 sell for $60 I may only walk away with $15 profit. But I could go to work on Sunday and make $500 take home $300 after tax 🙃. But I enjoy it and sometimes I keep the items if I want or need them.
Elephant in the room: Stolen tools not mentioned, I bet lots on ebay are.......
Bingo
Yeah, EXACTLY what I was thinking. Don't worry, they're just innitials.
I buy quite a few aviation tools that snap-on has discontinued through eBay. Generally, I buy most other snap-on tools off the truck, mainly in order to maintain my relationship with the franchisee. That way I can get basically anything warranty exchanged out whenever I want for whatever reason. eBay is a great place to get a deal on lots of snap-on tools though.
My dealer will not warranty anything not bought from him. And to go a step further, will not warranty snap-on tools I bought from a family member that where bought from him the same dealer. I've spent a lot of $ with this guy too.
@@wesbarrett3956 That’s unfortunate, and something that is a little too common. I feel your rep might not want to take a risk giving people a break. I guess I’m lucky with my rep. Either way, he’s won my business for as long as he sells tools.
I buy snap on tools off eBay mostly because I don’t have a tool truck that stops by our shop. With all the brand new snap on tools being sold on eBay there almost has to be some franchisee owners selling them
Around here, Snohomish WA, the pawn shops normally get an influx when the Boeing mechanics go on strike. Not just tools but all sorts of ‘toys’. Same with the vehicle consignment lots.
hey doc, so with those tools that are stiff what I've done to fix it is WD-40, and brake cleaner. What I found is grease/muck and whatever will actually seep into the hinge of the tool(pin portion). What I do to clean it out is I will first spray the pin directly over the seam with WD-40(where you can see the circle of the pin portion). Just a little bit around just that pin area, and work it back and forth allowing gravity to draw the wd-4o into the crack. I will do that over, and over again. The junk will work its way out those cracks and the wd-4o will go black, and nasty looking. I would do this over and over again spray, work, spray, work, spray. Then when i was happy with how loose the handles get i would do the same with the brake cleaner just mostly so the black stuff coming out becomes a lot less. I've done this on a bunch of cutters, and plyers and its always worked for me. Let me know if this helps. Little tip, WEAR GLOVES. Its super messy on your hands.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Yeah it’s an interesting market. I’ve bought and sold a few here and there. Thanks for sharing!
I'm mainly by my tools at yard sales pawn shops and antique malls Etc I have made a few purchases on eBay and often I pay a premium like my Williams s53 s52 B-52 ratchets but they are new old stock and in excellent condition don't think they were ever used it took me a total of 3 years to find them but it was a lot of fun I have them on my RUclips channel I like to post my finds and share knowledge when i can i just enjoy collecting and using tools and i like to restore them its fun and not to mention you can save money i prefer vintage usa tools i love the challenge of finding them and collecting my favorite brands i really like and appreciate your content thanks for sharing my freind
A pawn shop near me sells a good bit on Ebay. He said most everyone coming in is looking for a good deal, it is a pawn shop after all.
He makes more selling on Ebay than in store.
Don't have an E Bay story, haven't done a tool off them yet but I like how you have a good finger on the pulse of the tool world.
CT9050 in power blue for $325. 1/4 100th anniversary ratchet for $110. I still order off the snap-on truck especially things i know i may break and have to get warrantied but ebay has been the best way to get my snap-on tools at a great price.
I’ve even warrantied some of the things ive gotten off ebay (sockets, screwdriver blades, ratchet internals).
I have less than $500 tool debt on the truck while other guys have $5000-10000+.
Hello again, Doc
Thank you for another Great Video 👍 I enjoyed watching today's video. I have never bought anything from Ebay. Again thank you 👌
I think it's so funny that you just made this video because I bought my first snap-on tool off of eBay and received it yesterday. I don't like that there's no warranty when you buy something lightly used, but it was too good of a price for what I got. (I know they are not very desirable right now but I got the 91 ACP slip joint pliers in great condition, the new version, and for $30.)
I buy snap on off of eBay all the time. I ended up with a ratchet that had a lot of play in the anvil. I contacted snap on via their warranty email address. They sent me a short questionnaire. I told them the tool was used and I had no receipt. They sent me paid postage and fixed the tool for free.
@@richardlong9877 very nice to know. Thank you for sharing!
I bought my first and probably only Snap-on tool from an estate auction. Nice little pocket screwdriver. Picking it up soon.
I think we can definitely say that, in the vast majority of cases, if you buy Snapon off eBay, do so assuming you will NOT have any warranty from Snapon.
Not true at all
I finally found a snap on truck that will meet up with me when he’s in the area and he usually beats eBay prices. I got the foam pick and screwdriver set that lists for $327 for $200 flat among other good deals he’s given me.
Good looking pliers thanks Doc
If you notice the current model snap on makes is VERY similar to the WILDE set thats around $15. If you keep a close eye on ebay theres actually a channellock version with a slip joint nut. Acetone will clean it up.
I've bought an 84CF, 87ACF, and 97ACF pliers off Ebay, 2 of the 3 were brand new. I'm happy but have been heavily investing in Icon pliers thanks to your comparisons. I cant really tell the difference.
I buy a lot of vintage snap on off ebay. I have a great relationship with my dealer and he gives me prices that don't make me look elsewhere on new tools. Just today i was the winning bid on a early 80s red snap on screwdriver set. NOS. Plastic wrap and cardboard still on it. Less the 100 shipped.
I also use ebay to watch Japanese tools. I find the shipping times are longer off ebay but i can usually find better prices that Amazon, Amazon japan, and some of the other sites
I buy tool on the S-O truck and ebay. My latest experience on ebay Doc was a Proto 3/4 drive 13" impact extension. It was about 30$ and the condition was very good with no visible wear. When it came I noticed little chips in the finish that looked like rust under paint but other than that it looked new. The seller had painted the tool flat black and the Rust-Oleum primer was showing through the paint at the chipped spots. Im in the process of brushing it off now and wonder why would they do this because the tool was still blue with just surface rust. Don't think they realized l would have bought it anyway for the same $ because it's like new and sure wouldn't have been 30$ off the S-O truck as I'm sure you know. Sellers must be getting hungry and doing what ever to make a sell. Buyers be aware!!
I've ordered a few pairs of Snap On Pliers. So far I've been lucky. But have only gotten about 5 pairs. 2 sized LN Tallon grip and few regular head Tallon grip pliers. This after getting Icon knock off that I just don't like as I do, They just dont feel anything like the Snap Ons or my Go to pliers, Knipex is King Amoung Pliers
Why don’t so many people clean tools before they put them up for sale?
I’ve had mixed experiences on eBay, most are good, it seems snap on I’ve always been able to have no problems with the transaction, but for some reason, I had 5 horrible experiences trying to get a Mac Axis/Proto version ratchet, I had 3 just not even send out the tool, one bate and switch sending a old Mac ratchet, and one over sold what he had on hand. For some reason, those ratchet’s are like cursed trying to by off eBay for me, lol
I would rather buy from Snap-On online (no access to the trucks) but Snap on charges $30+ for shipping unless you’re ordering over $250.
I wonder if some of the consistent sellers on Ebay have some sort of deal going with automotive students at an automotive school. The student gets the Snap-On discount, the seller gives them a kickback and then resells the new item on Ebay. That’s the only way I can see it being profitable.
I’m sure if Franchisees were operating on Ebay they’d crack down on that quickly.
I got a set of pliers from an eBay seller. Never again. Even with eBay prices, snap on isn’t worth the money, especially since it doesn’t have a warranty second hand. Hopefully one day the prices will be worth it. I returned mine immediately because they were defective.
How do you decide to sell a tool, versus just storing it until…well you die? It could come in handy.
That's a good question and one I struggle with almost on the daily I'm 48 and I often tell myself you only live once so why not use them nice vintage New Old stock tools you have look at the money you've spent just as well enjoy them before you die because face it I know my girls aren't interested in tools I have no one to hand them down to and that means some lucky person is going to get them for pennies on the dollar just facts but at least they will be even older and still in good condition so I guess there is that plus I have enough tools I can use on the daily to keep my pristine tools great but at the end of the day it's your decision and you have to decide just know it's not an easy one
I've heard that "The one who dies with the most tools wins"
I’ve seen a lot of new snap on tools on eBay priced higher than the snap on website
use a punch and hammer lightly punch the center pin
Vinegar in hinge pin.
I wonder what percent of used tools on ebay from premium brands are stolen, and pawn shops too.
Stealing toolbox full of tools is a big job. Yes it happens but it takes a lot of planing to get it done. Also it’s normally not a one man job. And your stuck with a large metal unique toolbox that can get you caught. Than you need to sell it all. Plus you know have an individual that making Facebook posts offering rewards to find you. Not to mention most of these are inside jobs and know the victim
It’s just easier to steal new tools at big box stores for a guarantee, 25% value of the local fence and be out of it fast. Plus you can do it as much as you want in places like NYC
@@CapeSIX none of this prevents a dope fiend from grabbing whatever they can pocket it from your box or vehicle, and selling it online. The one place they shouldn’t sell it, is locally. I’m sure it’s not the majority of stuff, and you would never be able to figure it out for sure, until you’re notified by the authorities (unlikely and you wouldn’t get in trouble).
...and then there is.....yeah, theft.
Doc? What kind of doctor?
It's pretty sad the seller couldn't clean it up before sending it to you.
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