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Cheap, decent quality sockets....
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 7:46 am
by milleplod
Just picked up a set of Draper Expert 1/2" drive impact sockets for £4.29 delivered on good old fleabay - they usually retail at £20+. I suspect the seller is using them as a loss-leader to boost feedback.....or someone's stolen a job lot of them.
Nice addition to my toolbox! The ordinary Draper stuff can be a bit duff, but the Expert range is certainly up to much more heavy-duty use.
Anyway, item no. 162575807471 if anybody fancies a set!
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Pete
Re: Cheap, decent quality sockets....
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 4:34 pm
by lesterzzzzzzzz
2 sets ordered
Re: Cheap, decent quality sockets....
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 4:36 pm
by milleplod
I just need to buy an impact driver now!
Pete
Re: Cheap, decent quality sockets....
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 8:31 pm
by ianbcr
Life time guarantee with Draper Expert.
How many people take theses guarantees up, ratchet spanners are the same except the ratchet part isn't, it only covers the open end if it snaps. Good deal if you need them.
Re: Cheap, decent quality sockets....
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:07 am
by Herb
I've ordered a set. At that price it would be rude not to!
Seems very cheap though.a/ hope they arrive. b/ hope they are genuine. Lol.
Re: Cheap, decent quality sockets....
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:49 am
by milleplod
Can I just say chaps....that if they don't arrive....or they do, and they're rubbish....don't shoot the messenger!
Pete
Re: Cheap, decent quality sockets....
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 9:34 am
by ianbcr
I think I read somewhere on the advert they are made in Bournville Birmingham
Re: Cheap, decent quality sockets....
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 9:36 am
by milleplod
Re: UPDATE! Cheap, decent quality sockets....
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 7:13 am
by milleplod
Morning chaps.
Looking in my Paypal account last night, I noticed that the payment for the sockets is showing as 'unclaimed'. I've had this before, but can't quite recall what the issue was - it was also a transaction with a new seller.
Can I suggest that you check your Paypal accounts also. If they're the same, you can either message the seller to give them a nudge, or there's the option to recall the money.
Tbh, as its only £4, I've just sent the seller a message....if the sockets never turn up, PayPal will refund me/us anyway. I can't see it being a scam if the seller's not actually having the funds away....mind you, I was traffic, not CID!
Pete
Re: Cheap, decent quality sockets....
Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 8:21 pm
by lesterzzzzzzzz
Hum de dum de Dee. Time and tide wait for no man but sockets take forever.
Re: Cheap, decent quality sockets....
Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 8:29 pm
by milleplod
Well, I got fed up of waiting.....no sockets, no contact from seller, so.....purchase cancelled and refund done via Paypal, -ve feedback left accordingly!
I didn't need the bloody things anyway.
Pete
Re: Cheap, decent quality sockets....
Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 8:31 pm
by Herb
Just checked PayPal. Payment pending, not accepted by seller.
Odd? I'll give it a few more days.
Re: Cheap, decent quality sockets....
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 12:08 am
by boxerscott
Impact drivers are generally seldom used by the average home mechanic, but the impact driver and socket you require is generally the way to go. I have only used one once on a clutch job. I bought Draper Expert driver, and the socket I needed. Impact driver sockets are 6 sided and have more body to them than the chromevanadium 12 tooth jobs. 6 siders are always tougher but are difficult in confined spaces.
If it looks too good to be true it generally is
Chris