Will Craftsman’s famous lifetime warranty still apply after $900M sale? (Leaving Sears) Ed. Tr.

Daily Mail ^ | 1-06-2017 | Jordan Poore

[brucedickinson]

Since Sears bought the trademark in 1927, Craftsman tools have had a famous lifetime - and unlimited - warranty.

But after nearly 90 years, Sears announced Thursday that it's selling the Craftsman brand to Stanley Black & Decker Inc for $900 million that bosses hope will keep the company afloat.

The change of hands has caused some to question whether Craftsman's lifetime warranty will still apply to tools people own now or purchase in the future.

[Wonder Warthog]

"That’s true. Good point."

I think the solution to this(and possibly a much better one) is the "Maker" movement. I can foresee a possible future development in education in which all "theory" education (lectures, discussion, etc) take place over the internet (Khan Academy and others), and today's schools are converted into "neighborhood maker spaces" for things that need "hands on" practice (electronics, science labs, "shop", music).

[kitchen]

Thanks. Most appear to be from China. Not that I could afford a German set.