Harbor Freight tools that DO suck

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   / Harbor Freight tools that DO suck #341  
Everything in life drifts, those that think it doesnt are some what blind of reality!
 
   / Harbor Freight tools that DO suck #342  
What I'm patently curious about is how Schmid will absorb the increased cost of being a China importer and still be competitive in an extremely cost driven marketplace.

There is a definite tipping point and when HF exceeds that, they are for all intents done.
Hf needs to be cognizant of the fact that once the emporium of cheap becomes not so cheap anymore, sales will go south quickly.

But keep in mind that 'most everybody's tools are made in the same place as HF's, so their prices will go up too. I agree that the prices on some of their new, supposedly better models aren't much different than the name brands, we'll see how they stand up quality-wise, and whether models come and go quickly. Someone here mentioned that they'd heard the Lynx line was being discontinued...how long has that been around? 2 or 3 years maybe? So 4-5 years from now when your otherwise perfectly good Lynx tool needs a new battery, where ya gonna go?

Their whole business model is changing.
Gone are the large selection of freebies.
20% coupon restrictions keep going up.
Prices no cheaper than other retailers.
Lots of % off coupons here: Harbor Freight Tools Coupon Database - pct coupons, freebies, free with purchase, free tools, free stuff, inside track club coupons

One of the emails they sent out in the last couple of months said there would be no more printed catalogs mailed. It would all be available in digital format though. Not sure if that's temporary or permanent, but I'm OK with less junk mail.

I don't get that much junk mail, so I didn't mind the catalogs, even though it was pretty much the same stuff every time. I do miss the 20% off coupons, even if they're online, it's a PITA to have to print them out rather than just clip and keep in my wallet. I miss the freebies too, but again it was the same stuff all the time, toward the end it was nothing but blue flashlights. Think I've got a lifetime supply of them at this point. :laughing:
 
   / Harbor Freight tools that DO suck #343  
We do too. In fact we quit taking them. Must have 20.

Haven't a clue how it will play, all I know is I won't be getting a Synchrony HF card.

HF is morphing from a place to buy cheap oriential one use tools to something else. Not sure I like the transformation.
 
   / Harbor Freight tools that DO suck #344  
And if somebody snatches your phone, they are 'good to go' with all your financial access.
What? Hard seeing that happening. Maybe you haven't tried it. The phone doesn't leave my grip and you wave it at a credit taking machine. Way safer theft wise than handing a credit card over or swiping a 'loose' card in a machine. Don't even need to touch it. :confused3:
and you'll be forever in debt...
Again, huh? Better than a debit card as you get to use interest free money for a month. :thumbsup:
 
   / Harbor Freight tools that DO suck #346  
Save a picture on your phone. They can scan that.
Or just leave up the page where the coupon appears. Flip through those pages as the items are rung up. The cashier can scan the picture on your phone same as scanning a paper coupon.
 
   / Harbor Freight tools that DO suck #347  
Not if you pay the card off in full each month...

My philosophy, too. Problem is with the mail system. A few months ago my payment apparently did not get to the card company. A significant fee was applied to the next bill. Changed cards, for a different reason, and it looks like the same thing again. Will know more later this month.
 
   / Harbor Freight tools that DO suck #348  
My philosophy, too. Problem is with the mail system. A few months ago my payment apparently did not get to the card company. A significant fee was applied to the next bill. Changed cards, for a different reason, and it looks like the same thing again. Will know more later this month.
Electronic banking... and can't remember the last time I stepped into a bank. Whether it be everyday banking, home loans, escrow, whatever.
 
   / Harbor Freight tools that DO suck #349  
I had to just purchase my second book of forever stamps.
I am not sure how long ago I bought the first book, but it has to be close to 5 years ago
 
   / Harbor Freight tools that DO suck #350  
I had to just purchase my second book of forever stamps.
I am not sure how long ago I bought the first book, but it has to be close to 5 years ago
I have a hard time just finding the barely used book of forever stamps bought about that long ago. I try to keep up but it is becoming a real challenge keeping up, as times must be changing faster than I am.
 
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