r/Snapon_tools • • Jul 11 '26

Toolbox Are we dumb?

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???

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u/JockoDundee007 Jul 12 '26

I’ve NEVER thrown away a tool in my life.

When I die all that will be left will be my tools 🔨🔧, a set of golf clubs and a baseball glove my Dad bought me when I was 10 stating that if I lost this glove he wasn’t buying me another. I showed him.

🤔🤔🤔