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YMMV $45 CRAFTSMAN 230-Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Polished Chrome Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case | CMMT45305

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Just saw these for $45 on Clearance. Local store (SE PA) had maybe 3 or 4.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN/5013302107 - Link is for reference only

This is less than half the price of a previous Frontpage deal: https://slickdeals.net/f/16604747-230-pc-craftsman-standard-metric-mechanics-tool-set-w-hard-case-119-free-shipping

NOTE: this is a 'pretty good' set as a starter. Admittedly it does have a lot of 'filler' bits. But, it's a great kit overall if you don't already have a ton of bits; AND, for $45, this is hard to beat even considering the fillers.

Pros:
- Good selection of sockets for a starter
- Case is decent, seems durable, and you can stack a drawer on top
- Latches into a VersaStack system if you have that

Cons:
- Lot of filler bits
- Very few 1/2" sockets
- Lot of wasted space inside the case

They are made in Taiwan and the quality seems to be good.

NOTE: this is model # CMMT45305. There is also an updated kit model # CMMT45306, which is also on sale for $129. As far as I can tell, the only difference is that the newer kit has slimmer-head ratchets. This can be important but you'll have to decide if it's worth the extra expense. For $45 I couldn't pass up the kit in this post.
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Model: CRAFTSMAN 230-Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Polished Chrome Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case | CMMT45305

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12-21-2023 at 06:32 PM.
12-21-2023 at 06:32 PM.
What was the price listed? And did it ring up 45 only after checking out?
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12-21-2023 at 06:34 PM.
12-21-2023 at 06:34 PM.
I was at the Lowe's yesterday in socal and still 129
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12-21-2023 at 06:39 PM.

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12-21-2023 at 06:39 PM.
Quote from Soopersoak :
What was the price listed? And did it ring up 45 only after checking out?
It was listed as $45 right on the front edge of the rack, one of those yellow stickers with 'Clearance' in the black oval. I hadn't looked at this set in the store before but if I had to guess, it was still in its original shelf location and not moved into a 'back aisle' or 'drop bay' part of the store.

I had them scan this one as well as the CMMT45306 kit in case they both were $45 (they were on the same rack so it wasn't clear that they weren't both clearanced); CMMT45305 came up as $45, CMMT45306 as $129.
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12-21-2023 at 06:42 PM.
12-21-2023 at 06:42 PM.
Quote from CyanPencil512 :
It was listed as $45 right on the front edge of the rack, one of those yellow stickers with 'Clearance' in the black oval. I hadn't looked at this set in the store before but if I had to guess, it was still in its original shelf location and not moved into a 'back aisle' or 'drop bay' part of the store.

I had them scan this one as well as the CMMT45306 kit in case they both were $45 (they were on the same rack so it wasn't clear that they weren't both clearanced); CMMT45305 came up as $45, CMMT45306 as $129.
thanks, mind letting us know the zip code?
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12-21-2023 at 06:49 PM.
12-21-2023 at 06:49 PM.
Quote from Soopersoak :
thanks, mind letting us know the zip code?
Sure -- saw them at Lowe's Store #1729, Zip 19335.

Website still shows $129 even when set to that store, but I think this is common behavior for Lowe's YMMV deals.
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12-21-2023 at 06:58 PM.
12-21-2023 at 06:58 PM.
Quote from cockadoodle :
I think i got better value from my Black Panther tool box...
Did they make it in Wakanda?
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12-21-2023 at 07:10 PM.
12-21-2023 at 07:10 PM.
Anybody have a brick seek on the sale
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Anybody have a brick seek on the sale
Here's the BS link to the item, but not sure how accurate the inventory or pricing is. It's definitely wrong for the store I saw it at.

https://brickseek.com/lowes-inven...5013302107
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12-21-2023 at 07:50 PM.
12-21-2023 at 07:50 PM.
Quote from CyanPencil512 :
Here's the BS link to the item, but not sure how accurate the inventory or pricing is. It's definitely wrong for the store I saw it at.

https://brickseek.com/lowes-inven...5013302107 [brickseek.com]
Thank you all out of stock for me.
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12-21-2023 at 10:02 PM.
12-21-2023 at 10:02 PM.
Quote from IndigoNest3446 :
Did they make it in Wakanda?

And if they are, it's probably made out of vibranium. (Total slick deal!)
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12-21-2023 at 10:25 PM.
12-21-2023 at 10:25 PM.
Quote from cockadoodle :
I think i got better value from my Black Panther tool box...

Nah, my Iron Man tool box is the best!
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12-22-2023 at 07:19 AM.
12-22-2023 at 07:19 AM.
Over 100+ bits like all the high-count tool sets. I got the Jobsmart 253 PC for $40 but damn so many bits..... I wish they at least included some darn pliers
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Over 100+ bits like all the high-count tool sets. I got the Jobsmart 253 PC for $40 but damn so many bits..... I wish they at least included some darn pliers
Well, strictly speaking, I count 11x6 == 66 bits. Unless you argue that the 'bit sockets' and Allen keys count, YMMV on that.

But like I suggested in the OP, I wouldn't recommend this kit for someone who already has a ton of tools. But for someone starting out who has like, no real tool kit -- or as a gift for someone like that -- I don't think you'll find a better deal than this.
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