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expiredDetroitKingz posted Dec 25, 2024 8:49 AM

Kobalt Socket Sets: 211-Piece 1/4"-1/2" Drive Standard & Metric Socket Set

$99

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Lowe's has Kobalt Socket Sets, Driver Socket Sets & More on sale below. Shipping is free for MyLowe's Rewards Members (free to join).

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Lowe's has Kobalt Socket Sets, Driver Socket Sets & More on sale below. Shipping is free for MyLowe's Rewards Members (free to join).

Thanks to Community Member DetroitKingz for finding this deal

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Model: Kobalt 139-Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric 1/2-in;3/8-in Drive Set 6-point Impact Socket Set | 81800

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Dec 25, 2024 10:47 AM
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Laser etched markings are very weak and hard to read.They have wiped off a quarter of the set within the first month of use. I'm not pro just weekend mechanic. Also a few sockets where missing took 3 tries before they got it right. Each time I had to return the whole set. You also have to return the whole set anytime you warranty they will not just replace one socket. Check out some of the reviews before purchasing.
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Dec 25, 2024 2:24 PM
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robertson136Dec 25, 2024 2:24 PM
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Quote from MaroonFlag2008 :
Laser etched markings are very weak and hard to read.They have wiped off a quarter of the set within the first month of use. I'm not pro just weekend mechanic. Also a few sockets where missing took 3 tries before they got it right. Each time I had to return the whole set. You also have to return the whole set anytime you warranty they will not just replace one socket. Check out some of the reviews before purchasing.
I've had my kobalt set for 13 years I think and I still think these are easier to read then the imprinted ones. After that many years of severe use and abuse I've had none wear off.
The warranty part is true. But I buy a new single tool to replace the broken one then replace the broken one. This makes it "hassle free lifetime warranty" as advertised.
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Dec 25, 2024 4:02 PM
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Quote from MaroonFlag2008 :
Laser etched markings are very weak and hard to read.They have wiped off a quarter of the set within the first month of use. I'm not pro just weekend mechanic. Also a few sockets where missing took 3 tries before they got it right. Each time I had to return the whole set. You also have to return the whole set anytime you warranty they will not just replace one socket. Check out some of the reviews before purchasing.
Dang. I ordered this earlier today, but wish I had read your comment, first. As this will be staying in a dedicated roll cab, I'm hoping these problems are a non-issue, but guess I'll have to see when they arrive...
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Dec 25, 2024 4:10 PM
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Dec 25, 2024 4:10 PM
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For the German car owners, you can't beat that price on the 153 Bit Driver Socket set for $49. That's only 32 cents per socket.

Though you will need to spend extra for some socket rails or racks because it doesn't come with a case.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJXYS...b0b2350INT

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-8...39722.html

https://www.harborfreight.com/met...68102.html


Harbor Freight sells their 78 piece Bit Driver socket set for $100. https://www.harborfreight.com/han...70347.html
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Dec 25, 2024 4:14 PM
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PedroRDec 25, 2024 4:14 PM
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Quote from robertson136 :
But I buy a new single tool to replace the broken one then replace the broken one. This makes it "hassle free lifetime warranty" as advertised.
thats some odd math
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Dec 25, 2024 4:49 PM
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Dec 25, 2024 4:49 PM
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Quote from Guesticles :
Dang. I ordered this earlier today, but wish I had read your comment, first. As this will be staying in a dedicated roll cab, I'm hoping these problems are a non-issue, but guess I'll have to see when they arrive...
For $99, you're not gonna find a better value, even if the mentioned issues do exist. I'll just say that I've had these same Kobalt sockets for over a decade, with moderate use, and I haven't experienced any issues. Although, I guess it could be possible that there could have been a change in Kobalt's manufacturing and production line that could now be causing issues, IDK.
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Dec 25, 2024 5:05 PM
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Quote from DetroitKingz :
For $99, you're not gonna find a better value, even if the mentioned issues do exist. I'll just say that I've had these same Kobalt sockets for over a decade, with moderate use, and I haven't experienced any issues. Although, I guess it could be possible that there could have been a change in Kobalt's manufacturing and production line that could now be causing issues, IDK.
I stand corrected. I ordered this set from another deal posted. However, have now ordered both sets, and will see how it plays out. LoL.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-1...5005514223

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Dec 25, 2024 5:34 PM
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Red2playDec 25, 2024 5:34 PM
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There was another 99 tool set deal. I wish I had waited for this one. 211 piece Sockets only with shallow and deep is a very good deal!
Dec 25, 2024 5:48 PM
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VandelayImportsDec 25, 2024 5:48 PM
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Quote from robertson136 :
I've had my kobalt set for 13 years I think and I still think these are easier to read then the imprinted ones. After that many years of severe use and abuse I've had none wear off.
The warranty part is true. But I buy a new single tool to replace the broken one then replace the broken one. This makes it "hassle free lifetime warranty" as advertised.
I'd bet highly that your 13-year-old set doesn't hold much relevance to compare to this one. We all know that most everything has had quality cut from it in the last 13 years, and esp even in just last few yrs since Covid.
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VandelayImportsDec 25, 2024 5:55 PM
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Quote from DetroitKingz :
For $99, you're not gonna find a better value, even if the mentioned issues do exist. I'll just say that I've had these same Kobalt sockets for over a decade, with moderate use, and I haven't experienced any issues. Although, I guess it could be possible that there could have been a change in Kobalt's manufacturing and production line that could now be causing issues, IDK.
Unfortunately, they're most likely not the "same." And given the reviews from even just infrequent home users it looks like reality.
Dec 25, 2024 6:17 PM
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robertson136Dec 25, 2024 6:17 PM
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Quote from VandelayImports :
Unfortunately, they're most likely not the "same." And given the reviews from even just infrequent home users it looks like reality.
That's fair
Dec 25, 2024 6:17 PM
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robertson136Dec 25, 2024 6:17 PM
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Quote from VandelayImports :
I'd bet highly that your 13-year-old set doesn't hold much relevance to compare to this one. We all know that most everything has had quality cut from it in the last 13 years, and esp even in just last few yrs since Covid.
Valid point
Dec 25, 2024 6:18 PM
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robertson136Dec 25, 2024 6:18 PM
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Quote from PedroR :
thats some odd math
Typo. Return broke one
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Thanks for posting. Been waiting for this. Merry Christmaa to all! Turtle

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That $49 set is an instant buy.

Just one segment of that set would pay for the whole thing.

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