Snap-on / Matco Tools
01-20-2011 | 05:07 PM
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[QUOTE=Expensive Date;3302797]
I can immagine that's the case!
Maybe I'll stick to buying tools instead of selling them!
I can immagine that's the case! Maybe I'll stick to buying tools instead of selling them!
01-20-2011 | 05:14 PM
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Just for the record, that is 2 seperate threads, now showing under me...
I stated they need to learn about business, the other poster stated they may possibly drink(?) their woes away, both statements could be accurate, you decide,
I just don't want to be blamed for the wrong comment!
I stated they need to learn about business, the other poster stated they may possibly drink(?) their woes away, both statements could be accurate, you decide,
I just don't want to be blamed for the wrong comment!
01-20-2011 | 05:27 PM
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01-20-2011 | 05:30 PM
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01-20-2011 | 05:42 PM
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[QUOTE=Expensive Date;3302830]Not sure, but there is or was a father who was S/on management who set his son up on a route and got part of my old route in the deal after they split it up.
Could be the same but maybe not, name sounds right.
Could be the same but maybe not, name sounds right.
01-20-2011 | 05:46 PM
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I have been on the repo end for Matco and Snapon companies, for many years, we have shut down numerous agents and it never goes easy... We have also repo'd numerous tools from the mechanics themselves, but this too can be a major PITA...
I can tell you 1 thing, most tool guys selling the tools have NO IDEA how to run a business, let alone handle the financing, understanding who to sell to, getting information up front from the "Mechanics" handling payments, collecting payments and dealing with the aftermath when things go bad.
Those 2 spacific tool companies must have a great presentation on getting people signed up to sell for them, and like many of the people looking at the franchise, they only see the proposed sales potential, NOT what it takes to actually make that kind of money...
Being self employed is great and very successfull for many, but it is not for everyone. My recommendation to anyone looking at getting into this field, before you start selling also take a class/seminar on collections and finance. All the agents I have seen over the years that have done very well, actually had this type of background, then went into the sales side.
This is just my personal opinion, remember I only get to deal with things when they go bad, so I may be biased...
I can tell you 1 thing, most tool guys selling the tools have NO IDEA how to run a business, let alone handle the financing, understanding who to sell to, getting information up front from the "Mechanics" handling payments, collecting payments and dealing with the aftermath when things go bad.
Those 2 spacific tool companies must have a great presentation on getting people signed up to sell for them, and like many of the people looking at the franchise, they only see the proposed sales potential, NOT what it takes to actually make that kind of money...
Being self employed is great and very successfull for many, but it is not for everyone. My recommendation to anyone looking at getting into this field, before you start selling also take a class/seminar on collections and finance. All the agents I have seen over the years that have done very well, actually had this type of background, then went into the sales side.
This is just my personal opinion, remember I only get to deal with things when they go bad, so I may be biased...
that ones gunna leave a mark .
01-20-2011 | 06:02 PM
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01-20-2011 | 06:04 PM
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DAYUM nice problem to have !!!!!
have seen some awesome deals on CL and have a buddy who picked up a Snap-on box (big as a pick up truck bed) b4 christmas and every drawer was full of tools ,they took 1 truck for tools & another for the boxes to pick it all up ..
01-20-2011 | 06:05 PM
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Problem was, I didn't have a dealer. The route we where on was "in-between" dealers and a new one was not yet hired. That is what prompted my call. Next call made to the regional office. Same bullchit story. I said the same thing you stated, "where do I send them for warranty replacement. They stated, NO WHERE. See your dealer in your area that you purchased them from.
After many months, a new dealer was hired and did get the tools replaced.
