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Old 04-29-2005, 10:47 AM
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7-piece 3/8 drive socket set on Sale at Sears...

The perfect socket set to take to the Pick-a-Part yard! Why do they even make something like this? A tool is a tool, don't turn it into a piece of jewelry or collectable.

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The link isn't working. It takes you to the Sears Web site, but you get an error message regarding the item.

Is it some "NASCAR" branded kit labled "special edition"?
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I agree, tools should be used but I have heard of more than one individual that actually just collects tools

Though in this case these sockets could be used to make a very nice necklace for Mr.T
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The link works.

Would you work on your Ferrari with regular tools.

Now those with GTA's and gold emblems should consider this item.
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I have some old school 40s ratchtets.........are they worth anything
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I tried the link again and it's now working for me.
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I have some old school 40s ratchtets.........are they worth anything
Sure. Buff 'em up and gold plate them.

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Sure. Buff 'em up and gold plate them.

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Sure. Buff 'em up and gold plate them.

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I dont like gold plated stuff.Ill chrome them out.
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Craftsman 1945 Collectible 22k Gold-Plated Ratchet with 7-piece Vintage Sockets in Case

Sears item #00944981000 Mfr. model #44981

Our latest addition to the Craftsman limited addition collection, this handsome replica of an authentic 1945 Craftsman ratchet is crafted with a stunning 22k gold plate finish. Each ratchet is individually serialized. Fully-functional, this quality ratchet is 6 1/2 inches long and features a thumb reversing lever. In addition, ratchet comes with seven beautifully replicated vintage 1945 3/8-inch drive gold-plated sockets. This collectible set comes in a handsomely engraved walnut display box.

Hurry up. the sale price of $89.99 ends 4/30/05.

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I need some gold plated screwdivers b4 I can get a set of those sockets

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Craftsman 1945 Collectible 22k Gold-Plated Ratchet with 7-piece Vintage Sockets in Case

Sears item #00944981000 Mfr. model #44981

Our latest addition to the Craftsman limited addition collection, this handsome replica of an authentic 1945 Craftsman ratchet is crafted with a stunning 22k gold plate finish. Each ratchet is individually serialized. Fully-functional, this quality ratchet is 6 1/2 inches long and features a thumb reversing lever. In addition, ratchet comes with seven beautifully replicated vintage 1945 3/8-inch drive gold-plated sockets. This collectible set comes in a handsomely engraved walnut display box.

Hurry up. the sale price of $89.99 ends 4/30/05.

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I saw that in the catalog I picked up at Sears just last weekend.
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I like them...
They'll match my new goold teeth.
Im going for the Juvenile/Durty South look
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I like them...
They'll match my new goold teeth.
Im going for the Juvenile/Durty South look
Crunk...im goin for the little john look
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I think Sears is trying to jump on Snap On's band wagon. Snap On has been making collector tools and sets for years. They even made some miniature tool boxes, but they didn't sell them for a miniature price!
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I think they would be more of a collectible if they were not gold plated. Just one step closer to being a "1940s Tool"
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