Free tape measures.

[Admin]

I posted a similar thread quite a while back but the talk of Sears tools in the journal board made me think of this.

When I was a contractor, a Stanly contractor grade tape measure would last me 6 to 8 weeks and I'd need a new one. The dang things are expensive though and a guy on my crew suggested that I buy a Sears one because they're guaranteed for life. I went and bought a 30 footer and that was back in 1999. Since then, I have returned to the store with my worn out tape and replaced it probably 2 dozen times. I just went and got another new one a week ago and will continue to do so for the rest of my life or until Sears closes their doors. This has been a tremendous savings for me since the 30' tapes run around 18 bucks. If you return a tape there, go and get a new one off the shelf before you bring your junk one to the register. They keep a box full of reconditioned ones at the register and the are junk and I won't accept them. I bought new and I want a new replacement.

Just thought I'd pass on this little tiddybit of frugalness to ya'll

[bowslinger]

yep when i worker at the lumber mill i went throw a bunch of them i had them only turn me down once that was when i sent the tape throw the wood chipper the girl luoghed when i tryed turning it in she know i was joking wit her right off tha bat

[snydboshawn]

I have a 25' Craftsman. It has held up longer than most do and when the time comes, I'll get a new one for free. ;D

[johnporter]

Been using the same tape measure since the early 90's. Sears use to honor tin snips also but since has gone to Companion snips with no warranty.