You know Mechanics all bitch about the price of Professional quality tools but what do you see them using on the cars they work on - Snap On , Matco (if you count this as a quality tool) and Mac. Mechanics make a living with their tools, so yah they are going to spend a lot on them. Craftsman is junk - I was in Sears once messing around with a craftsman ratchet and it fell apart in my hands!! The ball fell out and some other parts went flying. Wow, and you proudly use your craftsman tools, you must not use them much.
Another comment about SnapOn selling other brands. Well Blue point is for all you whiners who won't put out your pocket change for the real deal, It is Snap On's way to provide quality tools at every price. They are good tools, don't get me wrong. They are built to the same high standards as all Snap On tools. And by the way if you are "proud to be an American" as everyone says these days but doesn't back up - All Snap On tools that are stamped with the Snap On insignia are built in the US. I challenge Matco and Mac to prove that their tools are built in the US (trust me they aren't).
One thing that I don't think people consider is the work and scientific study that goes into creating innovative tools. You can't believe the engineering that goes into Snap On tools to help better serve customers. It is expensive to do this and it is reflected in the price of the tools!
Another thing, Snap On has a new CEO and he is giving the company a complete facelift. There was a lot of unnecessary cluture in the company and all the loose ends are being brought together by closing some Snap On locations, and yet expanding, other Snap On headquarters.
There is a difference - SnapOnGirl