An other Skeletool sold today

Smitty44 · **on:** September 17, 2009, 11:20:29 PM

I was shopping at Wally World today,and stopped to look at the knife section again,I ask the teller if he could give me a good deal,it was marked at $67,and he said he would give me the best he could,and it rang up for $57,I said is that what your selling it for,and he said yes,I couldn't get the money out of my billfold fast enough,so far I like the size,and don't have to carry an extra folder either.

ecfiffer · **Reply #1 on:** September 18, 2009, 02:45:03 AM

good on ya chief! did my story inspire you?

Shane769 · **Reply #2 on:** September 18, 2009, 03:19:32 AM

Very nice deal Smitty

I love my Skeletool CX, great tool for a nice minimalist day.

Smitty44 · **Reply #3 on:** September 18, 2009, 04:20:40 AM

Quote from: ecfiffer on September 18, 2009, 02:45:03 AM

good on ya chief! did my story inspire you?

Yes it did,and I still want to thank you for working at the VA.

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Poncho65 · **Reply #4 on:** September 18, 2009, 04:45:13 AM

Glad ya got 1 Chief

They are a great tool

Love mine

ducktapehero · **Reply #5 on:** September 18, 2009, 04:45:30 AM

Hope you like it. I was seriously considering buying a plain edge CX but I think finances are going to prevent me from doing so.

Sean · **Reply #6 on:** September 18, 2009, 04:50:38 AM

Hope you like it.

I just traded my CX off to Dennis.

Smitty44 · **Reply #7 on:** September 18, 2009, 04:52:09 AM

Quote from: ducktapehero on September 18, 2009, 04:45:30 AM

Hope you like it. I was seriously considering buying a plain edge CX but I think finances are going to prevent me from doing so.

That's what I wanted all along,but the price on then one was to good to pass up,worked a couple hours on the blade tonight,and it's as sharp as a razor now.

getpower · **Reply #8 on:** September 18, 2009, 08:38:53 AM

Good find.

When I read the title, I thought that you meant that you sold the tool.

I couldn't wait to read a reason why?

ecfiffer · **Reply #9 on:** September 19, 2009, 01:58:57 PM

Quote from: Smitty44 on September 18, 2009, 04:20:40 AM

Quote from: ecfiffer on September 18, 2009, 02:45:03 AM
good on ya chief! did my story inspire you?
Yes it did,and I still want to thank you for working at the VA.
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i could chat your ear off about working there. but at the end of the day its worth it knowing i had a hand (very indirectly as it might be) in helping a vet become better off after being through hell...

jim guy · **Reply #10 on:** September 19, 2009, 02:43:59 PM

I have a cx and a regular skeletool, when I first got one I thought I wasnt going to like it, but after a few days of carry, its become one of my favorites.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #11 on:** September 19, 2009, 02:49:32 PM

For light carry, it is my favorite pliers based MT. It is my go to climbing MT.

Shane769 · **Reply #12 on:** September 19, 2009, 06:54:13 PM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on September 19, 2009, 02:49:32 PM

For light carry, it is my favorite pliers based MT. It is my go to climbing MT.

Yes sir, mine too

Me and Whippy are the climbing with Skeletool club

J-sews · **Reply #13 on:** September 19, 2009, 08:34:27 PM

Quote from: Shane769 on September 19, 2009, 06:54:13 PM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on September 19, 2009, 02:49:32 PM
For light carry, it is my favorite pliers based MT. It is my go to climbing MT.

Yes sir, mine too

Me and Whippy are the climbing with Skeletool club

I'm in the Skeletool Club, but I ain't doing any climbing!

Shane769 · **Reply #14 on:** September 19, 2009, 11:49:49 PM

You can be in the Skeletool club, but not in the Climbing with Skeletool club. We are a small branch out of the same club.

Smitty44 · **Reply #15 on:** September 20, 2009, 03:36:57 AM

Quote from: J-sews on September 19, 2009, 08:34:27 PM

Quote from: Shane769 on September 19, 2009, 06:54:13 PM
Quote from: Mr. Whippy on September 19, 2009, 02:49:32 PM
For light carry, it is my favorite pliers based MT. It is my go to climbing MT.
I've been driving all around Kansas looking for a mountain to climb,but haven't found one yet,but it is becoming one of my favorite EDC tools,and when I find a new CX with plain edge,I'll be looking to buy one.

Yes sir, mine too

Me and Whippy are the climbing with Skeletool club

I'm in the Skeletool Club, but I ain't doing any climbing!

I've been driving all over Kansas to find a mountain to climb,but no luck yet,the Skeletool is becoming one of my favorite EDC,but will be looking for the new CX with the PE in the future.

jim guy · **Reply #16 on:** September 20, 2009, 04:10:00 AM

Quote from: Smitty44 on September 20, 2009, 03:36:57 AM

Quote from: J-sews on September 19, 2009, 08:34:27 PM
Quote from: Shane769 on September 19, 2009, 06:54:13 PM
Quote from: Mr. Whippy on September 19, 2009, 02:49:32 PM
For light carry, it is my favorite pliers based MT. It is my go to climbing MT.
I've been driving all around Kansas looking for a mountain to climb,but haven't found one yet,but it is becoming one of my favorite EDC tools,and when I find a new CX with plain edge,I'll be looking to buy on
Yes sir, mine too

Me and Whippy are the climbing with Skeletool club

I'm in the Skeletool Club, but I ain't doing any climbing!
I've been driving all over Kansas to find a mountain to climb,but no luck yet,the Skeletool is becoming one of my favorite EDC,but will be looking for the new CX with the PE in the future.

what part of kansas are you from?

Smitty44 · **Reply #17 on:** September 20, 2009, 05:00:56 AM

[/quote]what part of kansas are you from?
[/quote]

Born in Pratt county,raised in Reno county,now in Shawnee county,what part are you from?

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jim guy · **Reply #18 on:** September 20, 2009, 05:03:20 AM

I live in arkansas now but Im from sedgwick co. wichita to be specific.

Smitty44 · **Reply #19 on:** September 20, 2009, 09:48:16 PM

Quote from: jim guy on September 20, 2009, 05:03:20 AM

I live in arkansas now but Im from sedgwick co. wichita to be specific.

Great country down there,hope you survived all the rain this year.

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jim guy · **Reply #20 on:** September 21, 2009, 12:03:54 AM

They rain has been bad, cant even get my motorcycle out and ride!

1jump2many · **Reply #21 on:** September 25, 2009, 10:57:09 PM

I can't even imagine a salesperson at my local Walmart giving me, or anyone else, a price break. I wouldn't even think to ask, thinking they would think I was being a pest. Now after reading your story I may have to give it a try. I've worked retail in the past and everything is all about corporate policy. People would try to deal with me and there was nothing I could do. If you gave someone a break, it would be viewed upon the same as shoplifting. Sounds like luck was on your side. I would seek out that salesperson every time I was buying something there.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #22 on:** September 25, 2009, 11:45:55 PM

Quote from: Smitty44 on September 20, 2009, 03:36:57 AM

Quote from: J-sews on September 19, 2009, 08:34:27 PM
Quote from: Shane769 on September 19, 2009, 06:54:13 PM
Quote from: Mr. Whippy on September 19, 2009, 02:49:32 PM
For light carry, it is my favorite pliers based MT. It is my go to climbing MT.
I've been driving all around Kansas looking for a mountain to climb,but haven't found one yet,but it is becoming one of my favorite EDC tools,and when I find a new CX with plain edge,I'll be looking to buy one.

Yes sir, mine too

Me and Whippy are the climbing with Skeletool club

I'm in the Skeletool Club, but I ain't doing any climbing!
I've been driving all over Kansas to find a mountain to climb,but no luck yet,the Skeletool is becoming one of my favorite EDC,but will be looking for the new CX with the PE in the future.

Go a little West young man! Colorado has a bunch of 14K footers there for the hiking!

ducktapehero · **Reply #23 on:** September 25, 2009, 11:49:55 PM

Hey ecfiffer, which VA hospital do you work at?

DaveK · **Reply #24 on:** September 25, 2009, 11:53:51 PM

Quote from: 1jump2many on September 25, 2009, 10:57:09 PM

I can't even imagine a salesperson at my local Walmart giving me, or anyone else, a price break. I wouldn't even think to ask, thinking they would think I was being a pest. Now after reading your story I may have to give it a try. I've worked retail in the past and everything is all about corporate policy. People would try to deal with me and there was nothing I could do. If you gave someone a break, it would be viewed upon the same as shoplifting. Sounds like luck was on your side. I would seek out that salesperson every time I was buying something there.

I remember seeing one of those "consumer" programs in the UK years ago, where they said you should haggle at all of the big stores. I was sceptical, until I learned that the manager of most big chain stores usually has a margin he's allowed to discount, and then he has a staff discount that he can pass on too, if he needs the sales to hit his targets.

It works quite often actually, so I haggle for just about everything, especially the big stuff like TVs. Sometimes you might only get a few quid knocked off a 500 quid iitem, but it's become something of a principle now. What is there to lose?

1jump2many · **Reply #25 on:** September 26, 2009, 12:12:39 AM

Quote from: DaveK on September 25, 2009, 11:53:51 PM

I remember seeing one of those "consumer" programs in the UK years ago, where they said you should haggle at all of the big stores. I was sceptical, until I learned that the manager of most big chain stores usually has a margin he's allowed to discount, and then he has a staff discount that he can pass on too, if he needs the sales to hit his targets.

It works quite often actually, so I haggle for just about everything, especially the big stuff like TVs. Sometimes you might only get a few quid knocked off a 500 quid iitem, but it's become something of a principle now. What is there to lose?

All the chain places in the US are all about the "up sale". "Would you like an apple turnover with your sandwich", "If you buy this laptop and three other computer related attachments, you get X% off those attachments", "That electronic device only has a one year limited warranty, for X$ you can get a Product Replacement Plan or a Technical Support Plan". On and on with the addon's. I was in a store the other day and an elderly couple were buying a cheap lamp. The salesperson, a young girl, droned out the typical statement about getting a Product Replacement Plan. The elderly couple actually bought it on this cheap lamp and the check out girl was so caught off guard that someone actually bit she didn't know what to do. LOL. She had to call a more experienced cashier over to tell her how to enter it. When I worked retail, this was years ago, it was similar but now it's even worse. They don't want you to just buy the item you came for but walk out with a bunch of other stuff because "it's a deal".

DaveK · **Reply #26 on:** September 26, 2009, 12:34:33 AM

Same over here for what it's worth. Bloody extended warranties too, and insurance that make the thing cost double. Apparently that's where all the profit is fo rthe "stack 'em high, flog 'em cheap" stores. They make next to nothing on the sale, but the extras are pretty much pure profit.

1jump2many · **Reply #27 on:** September 26, 2009, 01:35:01 AM

Quote from: DaveK on September 26, 2009, 12:34:33 AM

Same over here for what it's worth. Bloody extended warranties too, and insurance that make the thing cost double. Apparently that's where all the profit is fo rthe "stack 'em high, flog 'em cheap" stores. They make next to nothing on the sale, but the extras are pretty much pure profit.

Yep, that and rebates. They know that a small percentage will actually send it the rebate and a smaller percentage will actually use the extended warranties.

wild_weasel · **Reply #28 on:** September 28, 2009, 10:03:38 AM

Wanting to combine the utility of a multi-tool and one hand opening folder I ordered a basic Skeletool also.

ecfiffer · **Reply #29 on:** September 28, 2009, 01:00:28 PM

Quote from: ducktapehero on September 25, 2009, 11:49:55 PM

Hey ecfiffer, which VA hospital do you work at?

McGuire Medical Center in Richmond VA

sorry I haven't been spending much time on the forum lately

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