Lowes has the Kobalt 299-Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Combination Polished Chrome Mechanics Tool Set (1/4-in; 3/8-in; 1/2-in
for $99.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-2...5012928097
This new 299-piece mechanic's tool set includes 134 commonly used 6- and 12-point shallow and deep sockets, 3 PRO90 ratchets, 2 extensions, 6 short combination wrenches with 15 degree offset, 50 hex keys, 2 drive handles and 102 nut driver/insert bits
Pro90 ratchet with 90-tooth gear delivers a 4 degree precision swing that offers improved mobility in tight work spaces
This set includes 1/4-in, 3/8-in and 1/2-in drive sockets, ratchets and other accessories
Other tools include a magnetic bit driver, spinner handle, 12-piece nut driver set and 90-piece insert bit set to simplify any task
Sockets, ratchets and wrenches are constructed from chrome vanadium steel and heat treated for strength and durability with a professional grade, high-polish finish
Metric and SAE socket sizes are easy to identify with laser etched size call-outs and color-coded stripes to identify metric (blue) and SAE (red) measurements
Set is placed in an extra-large case for easy storage and transportation which measures 14.76H x 22.05W x 4.22D and weighs 22.82 pounds
Meets or exceeds ASME specifications
Tools are protected by our hassle-free lifetime guarantee
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-2...t_mech_set
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It's such BS anymore that there should be a law preventing advertising like this.
It's such BS anymore that there should be a law preventing advertising like this.
Or maybe they should post the total piece count and then break out how many of those pieces are which type. Something like this:
Or maybe they should post the total piece count and then break out how many of those pieces are which type. Something like this:
Maybe I will follow your reasoning so I can sell my extra tool bits on Craigslist by including a bit driver and and 100 bits, and advertise it as a "101 piece tool set worth over $300 value." That doesn't seem disingenuous at all. LOL
Maybe I will follow your reasoning so I can sell my extra tool bits on Craigslist by including a bit driver and and 100 bits, and advertise it as a "101 piece tool set worth over $300 value." That doesn't seem disingenuous at all. LOL
Maybe I will follow your reasoning so I can sell my extra tool bits on Craigslist by including a ratchet and and 100 bits, and advertise it as a "101 piece tool set worth over $300 value." That doesn't seem disingenuous at all. LOL
Is this a 110 piece set? Why aren't people complaining about all the bits in that set?
Maybe instead of coming up with your own rules about counting pieces, people should just read what is included and decide for themselves whether or not it suits their needs and is a good value for them.
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Is this a 110 piece set? Why aren't people complaining about all the bits in that set?
Maybe instead of coming up with your own rules about counting pieces, people should just read what is included and decide for themselves whether or not it suits their needs and is a good value for them.
So yeah, there should be new rules about how companies advertise and market. I think Amazon got tagged for something similar a while back in fact for falsely inflating list prices.
It's all complete BS. But believe whatever you wish. I almost think that some of you here defending this nonsense must be in marketing or advertising for a living. LOL.
So yeah, there should be new rules about how companies advertise and market. I think Amazon got tagged for something similar a while back in fact for falsely inflating list prices.
It's all complete BS. But believe whatever you wish. I almost think that some of you here defending this nonsense must be in marketing or advertising for a living. LOL.
My guess is that they get the $600 value by adding up the retail price of each individual piece. What rules would you like to apply to this part? Should they only calculate the value of the pieces that you deem worthy of counting?
Or maybe they could just tell us what is included and let us decide if it's something worthy of buying...(it's not like they're hiding anything)
My guess is that they get the $600 value by adding up the retail price of each individual piece. What rules would you like to apply to this part? Should they only calculate the value of the pieces that you deem worthy of counting?
Or maybe they could just tell us what is included and let us decide if it's something worthy of buying...(it's not like they're hiding anything)
If you actually think this set has an actual $600 value because some marketing grad said so, I have some land to sell you.
And that is my point, so thanks for defending it. The fact that some corporate stooge can make up some arbitrary inflated BS "retail price" for each piece that we all know NEVER actually sold for, then add up the phony cost of each piece in a set whose numbers are boosted by bit count to give the illusion of "value", and then try to pass it all off as "over a $600 value" is disingenuous as hell.
If you cannot comprehend that, I cannot help you. In fact, I cannot believe I even have to explain this concept to you and others here. I am actually amazed by those of you here that actually see this as an acceptable practice and defend it.
If you actually think this set has an actual $600 value because some marketing grad said so, I have some land to sell you.
And that is my point, so thanks for defending it. The fact that some corporate stooge can make up some arbitrary inflated BS "retail price" for each piece that we all know NEVER actually sold for, then add up the cost of each piece in a set whose numbers are boosted by bit count, and then try to pass if off as a "over $600 value" is disingenuous as hell.
If you cannot comprehend that, I cannot help you. In fact, I cannot believe I even have to explain this concept to people here. I am actually amazed by those of you here that actually see this as an acceptable practice and defend it. LOL
An average of $2 per piece at retail pricing does not seem unreasonable. Some little pieces sell for a buck each, Kobalt sockets range from $2 to $6 per piece, ratchets are about $30 each...you can do the math if you'd like.
It's such BS anymore that there should be a law preventing advertising like this.
I use a similar set to fill in the odd sizes or missing nutdriver pieces I mght need unexpectedly. For an average home user, this set is handy to have for that reason and I would prefer Kobalt over Hart.
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I bought the 250 piece mechanics tool set in 2016 when it was on clearance for $50, with a Lowes coupon, I got it for $35. I bought 3 sets, lol. I use one which is great, sold another for $125 and still have one unopened in my garage, lol.
After selling one for $125, I pretty much got two free sets, lol.
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