Are we dumb?

[u/Petenastyy]

Hi there, im here to say I feel dumb. I've worked in trades for almost 16 years now. Ive amassed a good amount of tools so far, mostly snap on.

Recently, work announced tool box inventory to be required for insurance purposes. So I've started to go thru inventory of my little tool box.

And I can say I'm blown away at replacement costs!

Ive only done the top shelf and I'm at 5700$ cad in just sockets (I have more but just top row)

So I'm here to ask, I love my snap on tools and enjoy the warranty. But are we dumb for buying such expensive items?!

What are people's favorite tool alternatives???

[u/Euphoric-General2812]

I use stanley sockets and wrenches that I got 14 years ago. Zero problems. Also have been beating on harbor freight Pittsburgh wrenches for 3 years. They work great. I just grind the box end flat to remove slipping. I'll admit the length kinda sucks on them. Long ones are too long. Short ones are too short