Please please help

talbot649 · Post by **talbot649** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 6:49 pm

Hi there,

I'm after a couple of tools which I can't track down anywhere on the net. Is there such a thing as a Klein Tools shop? And also, if I'm after a good quality combination ladder which brand should I go for?

Any help is hugely appreciated.

I've seen what seems to be a great site for ladders (but no Klein Tools) but not sure what to go for - if anyone can take a look and give me their opinion it would be fantastic.

The site is Horizon Tools and Ladders, and as a quick tip to anyone who's interested they're giving away those 6 in 1 screwdrivers at the moment. They're amazing.

Many thanks in advance.

Hitch · Post by **Hitch** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:17 pm

Lucky realy, Horizon is based in Clevedon...your in Bristol....at least thats what your profile on another DIY forum states anyway...i noticed when i was reading the exact same post there.

I think perhaps this could be spam...just like the post in the electrical forum...

talbot649 · Post by **talbot649** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:21 pm

Hi there,

I'm not a spammer, I swear. I'm desperate to get my hands on Klein Tools, but can't find a UK seller online anywhere. Is there anyone who has bought Klein Tools online in the UK?

I posted in the other forum because I wanted to stand the best chance of being read by someone who could help

Bludall · Post by **Bludall** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:29 pm

Why don't you go to the Klein website, click on the "contact us" link and e-mail them? I'm sure they'd have a good idea of retailers who sell their tools around the world. That's what I'd do and I'm female!

Failing that you can buy their tools direct from Klein in America!

Jaeger_S2k · Post by **Jaeger_S2k** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:31 pm

If you want a MultiMaster

talbot649 · Post by **talbot649** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:33 pm

Bludall wrote:Why don't you go to the Klein website, click on the "contact us" link and e-mail them? I'm sure they'd have a good idea of retailers who sell their tools around the world. That's what I'd do and I'm female! Failing that you can buy their tools direct from Klein in America!

Hi there,

I've emailed them twice, with no reply. And nothing on their supplier list. I know thousands of people use their tools in the UK - please anyone!

talbot649 · Post by **talbot649** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:34 pm

Jaeger_S2k wrote:If you want a MultiMaster

I'm confused...?

Bludall · Post by **Bludall** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:35 pm

Ebay!

Hoovie · Post by **Hoovie** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:35 pm

talbot649 wrote:Hi there,

I'm not a spammer, I swear. I'm desperate to get my hands on Klein Tools, but can't find a UK seller online anywhere. Is there anyone who has bought Klein Tools online in the UK?

I posted in the other forum because I wanted to stand the best chance of being read by someone who could help

Get yourself a US address with a shipping/forwarder agent, then buy from the US websites and you can get them that way - chances are it would be just as cheap as buying from a UK seller if you could find one the way tool prices are inflated in the UK.

talbot649 · Post by **talbot649** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:38 pm

Hoovie wrote:
talbot649 wrote:Hi there,

I'm not a spammer, I swear. I'm desperate to get my hands on Klein Tools, but can't find a UK seller online anywhere. Is there anyone who has bought Klein Tools online in the UK?

I posted in the other forum because I wanted to stand the best chance of being read by someone who could help
Get yourself a US address with a shipping/forwarder agent, then buy from the US websites and you can get them that way - chances are it would be just as cheap as buying from a UK seller if you could find one the way tool prices are inflated in the UK.

Thanks Hoovie,

Is that really the most straight forward way? Isn't there anywhere I can just browse, choose and buy in the UK.

And to the eBay suggestion - I've been burnt too many times and won't touch it now.

Bludall · Post by **Bludall** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:38 pm

What are you looking for exactly? If you post details of which tools you're after there are lots of professional tradesmen on here that will be able to either give you a very good alternative or supplier! Saying that you are after a couple of tools isn't specific enough!

talbot649 · Post by **talbot649** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:43 pm

Bludall wrote:What are you looking for exactly? If you post details of which tools you're after there are lots of professional tradesmen on here that will be able to either give you a very good alternative or supplier! Saying that you are after a couple of tools isn't specific enough!

Thanks,

I'm after the electrician's tool set 80028. A sparky put me on to it a few months back, but never told me where to buy.

Hoovie · Post by **Hoovie** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:45 pm

talbot649 wrote:
Hoovie wrote:
talbot649 wrote:Hi there,

I'm not a spammer, I swear. I'm desperate to get my hands on Klein Tools, but can't find a UK seller online anywhere. Is there anyone who has bought Klein Tools online in the UK?

I posted in the other forum because I wanted to stand the best chance of being read by someone who could help
Get yourself a US address with a shipping/forwarder agent, then buy from the US websites and you can get them that way - chances are it would be just as cheap as buying from a UK seller if you could find one the way tool prices are inflated in the UK.
Thanks Hoovie,

Is that really the most straight forward way? Isn't there anywhere I can just browse, choose and buy in the UK.

And to the eBay suggestion - I've been burnt too many times and won't touch it now.

There is one regular on the forum that uses this method to buy stuff in the US that is either not available here or is cheaper even with the shipping charges - and looking about on google for a few minutes, it looks like there no UK sellers (except possibly Amazon on their marketplace).
Personally, I have never heard of Klein Tools - are their tools really that special or that good that there are no locally sourced alternatives?

Bludall · Post by **Bludall** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:45 pm

I just e-mailed klein Tools International sales for you and asked for a supplier. They have suppliers in the UK mainland and in Ireland according to the map! I'll post you a pm when I get a reply.

talbot649 · Post by **talbot649** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 8:04 pm

Hoovie wrote:
talbot649 wrote:
Hoovie wrote:
talbot649 wrote: There is one regular on the forum that uses this method to buy stuff in the US that is either not available here or is cheaper even with the shipping charges - and looking about on google for a few minutes, it looks like there no UK sellers (except possibly Amazon on their marketplace).
Personally, I have never heard of Klein Tools - are their tools really that special or that good that there are no locally sourced alternatives?

As far as I've heard they're the best. I guess when I want something I find it hard to accept not being able to have it