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On 11/9/2012 4:06 PM, Dave Mcneely wrote: > A recent post included an article mentioning Sears and their "house brand" tool line, Craftsman. A year or so ago, Ace Hardware started selling Craftsman Tools, and carries a fairly wide selection. > > I guess I could do the research myself, but has Sears made a deal with Ace, or is Craftsman, contrary to most people's belief, not a Sears brand? An even more important question: are the tools at Ace of the same quality as the Craftsman Tools sold through Sears? > > -- > David McNeely Our Ace HDWE has been dong this for over a year and although the selection is limited, they are indeed the same tools found at a Sears Store, including the new Chinese made stuff. Our Midwestern chain of Lumber project stores, Menards, is also selling Craftsman tools, bklut so far is limited to a handfull of items. Could be the early signs of Craftsman whoring out its brand while Sears hits the big iceberg in the sea......
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