$2800 From Snap-on vs $2800 From Amazon

Sometimes you buy tools because it's practical. Sometimes you buy tools because you can. Can't go wrong either way.

Here are some Amazon Affiliate Links for some of the tools in the video. As always, prices fluctuate, so prices posted in the video are from during filming.

[MaxisBallinonaBudget]

Can you imagine actually paying 3000 dollars for a 32 piece wrench set. It's close to 10 times over priced. I worked for SnapOn as a CNC operator and I literally never bought any of their tools after seeing the process and what the markup is, even with a massive employee discount. That set should be under a grand new, even with the insane royalty fee for the name.

[johnrpizzaguy]

I’ve been a Master Mechanic for 40 years but I stopped buying Snap On and Matco tools about 15 or more years ago because of the price. Some guys live, eat, drink and work as mechanics 24/7 (you know the type, Snap On jacket and stickers on their trucks combined with a toolbox that resembles a small apartment complex) I’m not that guy, I choose to put my money into my house and help my kids with college tuition. Great video, well done.

[victorhoyt]

The great thing about this video is that just about everything that you showed was a quality, brand name tool, with a lifetime warranty (for the most part). It's amazing the amount of quality tools that you can get if you're not buying snap on.

[FedeTheStunter]

The prices of Snap-On products are absolutely absurd and not justified

[Fedwrench]

Come on, $2800 is only $50 a week for 56 weeks. When I was young, I only craved tool truck brand tools. Now as I'm winding down my career, I only buy the occasional new tool from a trunk like the LN46ACFpliers. It depends on what you work on but, I'm not sure I would invest that kind of coin for that many SAE wrenches. I think the biggest thing that has changed over the last 25 years is that the quality gap between truck brand and non truck brand tools has narrowed to the point that there's no longer a big difference. I really enjoy your videos. You share your real world experiences as they relate to certain tools which is refreshing. Thanks for sharing, Great Job!!!

[JDN-iitd]

$3000 for a wrench set actually upsets me. Legitimately makes me angry. Absolutely no way.

[johnriley]

I love these kind of videos. It puts into perspective the price/value/utility of tools. For most of us, tools are tools, not collectables.

[markm]

I’d like to add for all the new techs reading please get a regular lightbulb test light. I know it doesn’t look cool but you must use it before you get out the multimeter. I’ve spent so many hours of my life chasing strange electrical problems only to find out the connector can’t handle a load on it.

[RGV]

So you basically buy the whole workshop for the price of a snap-on wrench set.

[lent]

I love that you did this. Snap On tools are great, and I own many, but it doesn't mean I don't question their value vs. the price paid. I honestly believe they are significantly overpriced. Imagine having all these tools in place of a set of standard and metric wrenches.. that's mind boggling.

[randysmith]

What a great time to be a technician, at least as far as tool options are concerned. When I started, in the late 70s, you had very few options for tools. Truck brand, Craftsman and SK and a couple others at the parts store.
I have 45 plus years of buying tools and I will say, I am very proud of my American made boxes filled (mostly) with American made tools.
You didn't have Tekton, Capri, GW and the like. No interweb to order everything. Where today's technician is hammered is electronics. The cost of a really good unit with updates is eye watering.
How is the backdrag on the 120 ratchet?
ASTRO makes some extremely durable lights.

[shigh]

I started with that gear wrench set when I started as a lube tech 12 years ago and I’ve had them ever since and have never lost or broke one. Best bang for the buck. Back when I bought them I got the whole set for 165 and I highly recommend it

[schuylerpryne]

Love it. After all wrenching is usually a business. Expenses vs income. You wouldnt turn a f150 platinum into a work truck. Snap makes sense after youve built out your set. But even then, machines will probably make more money, or preparing to start your own shop.

[bobsxlch]

I think I didn't need to see this now my Amazon cart has 12 more items in it.

[Hey_Its_That_Guy]

This was especially good. Well done! If you can afford to buy a brand new Ferrari, my hat's off to you. If not, you're better off with an average car, like most folks. Same goes for tools. As you mentioned, today there is a much wider selection of decent quality tools available at very reasonable prices. That wasn't as true back in the 60's-70's-80's. Also, I'll add that, if you want to buy good, made in USA tools, but don't have the money to buy them new, look for used stuff. It's much cheaper.

[BigTyler]

I have been a heavy duty truck and tractor mechanic just over 20 years and bought a gearwrench non ratcheting wrench set metric and SAE early on in my career and use them daily with no problems never had to warranty any and absolutely love them especially how they make them a bit longer than most companies for more leverage only ever lost one the 3/4 went through a rock screening plant loaded into a dump truck and graded out onto a road before being returned to me after buying a replacement. Snap on does make great tools but not always worth the price and my Snap on dealer sucks. Great videos keep up the great work.

[aliciamiller]

$3000 for a wrench set? That’s almost 10 times what it’s actually worth.

[danielbrinker]

I made this same decision in 2021 and spent close to this and I can’t fit all my tools into my 52” box and service cart. No regrets at all!!

[benjaminabel]

If torque test channel doesn't show they're 15x as good, I won't pay 15x the price.

[johanssonurban]

2800? The worst most over priced tools ever. Snap-on is not better in any way, it just cost more money.