Ultradog MN
Well-known Member
- Location
- Twin Cities
I've been wanting a good set of snap ring pliers.
Went on Craigslist and not much to be found local. So I went on searchtempest.com and set the distance for 1000 miles.
Saw a bunch of Mac, Snapon, etc around the country but they all wanted about $90+ for a pair.
Finally got out in the MT, ID area and saw these. Called the guy but he was reluctant to ship them - wary of a scam. We talked for a bit and got a sense of each other. Both of us just regular guys. I said I'd send him a USPS money order. He could go to the PO, cash the MO, get the free flat rate box and pay with the cash. No risk to him and one stop shopping.
He finally agreed. It came yesterday.
VERY nice, heavy tool. About 10" long, 30? years old he said, USA made, bunch of extra tips. Has the ratchet so it keeps the jaws open - or closed - depending on direction.
Brand is Hi-Tech. Model 65.
Paid $20 + 12.50 shipping.
I'm tickled pink to have them.
Thanks for letting me brag a little.
Went on Craigslist and not much to be found local. So I went on searchtempest.com and set the distance for 1000 miles.
Saw a bunch of Mac, Snapon, etc around the country but they all wanted about $90+ for a pair.
Finally got out in the MT, ID area and saw these. Called the guy but he was reluctant to ship them - wary of a scam. We talked for a bit and got a sense of each other. Both of us just regular guys. I said I'd send him a USPS money order. He could go to the PO, cash the MO, get the free flat rate box and pay with the cash. No risk to him and one stop shopping.
He finally agreed. It came yesterday.
VERY nice, heavy tool. About 10" long, 30? years old he said, USA made, bunch of extra tips. Has the ratchet so it keeps the jaws open - or closed - depending on direction.
Brand is Hi-Tech. Model 65.
Paid $20 + 12.50 shipping.
I'm tickled pink to have them.
Thanks for letting me brag a little.
