Share Your Epstein's Day Purchases Here

[Bull]

Here is the original thread for this idea: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=154512

Here's the deal:

1. On July 4th, buy some tools from Harry J. Epstein. Buy a little or buy a lot, but buy something. I thought we could all buy within the same 12-hour window of time, but that might not matter. As long as you place your order on the 4th, you'll be just fine.

2. When you place your order, there will be a box in which you can write comments. At the very least, let them know you are from GJ. If you want to go beyond that and thank them for what they do, that's up to you.

3. Once your tools arrive, share pics of them with us here, in this thread. Don't start another thread about your Epstein's order, let's all just share them here.

That's it. Why are we doing this? Because some of us had the idea that Harry J. Epstein's is a great place. It's an old-fashioned, family-owned business that has a commitment to offering quality USA-made tools at good prices. And, they have excellent customer service; just look on their website for examples of the custom artwork they offer on your tool packages, FOR FREE. It's insane to get that level of care and attention from a company in 2012. Anyway, we want to support them, and Tool God Fedwrench suggested that combining our July 4th celebration of America with supporting a good old American company by buying their American tools would be just swell.

I'm going to lock this thread until after the 4th, so people can then post their tool hauls in here. Until then, if you want to talk about this (and we'd love for you to join us) then please use the thread linked at the top of this post.

Thanks for your time.

Oh, and here is a link to Epstein's website:

http://www.harryepstein.com/

There is a closeout section and a regular catalog section. To see all the items available, you really need to use the alphabetic tabbed menu on the left-hand side of the screen.

[Bull]

This is the thread in which to share pics and info about your Epstein's Day purchase. If you made your purchase early because you had ants in your pants, then you are included as well.

[The Frisco Kid]

The waiting is going to be the worst!!! I assume they got something over 125 orders to fill... oh well, it's worth the wait to support Epsteins.

[jeffmoss26]

I think it was upwards of 150!!

[The Frisco Kid]

Originally Posted by jeffmoss26

I think it was upwards of 150!!

that's awesome!

[plinker]

Here's what I got.....


Harry J. Epstein Co.
Industrial Hand Tools
301 W. 8th Street
Kansas City, MO
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Jul 4, 2012Order #: 12672
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$2.60 1/8" Stubby Drill Bit
4 x $0.65
$12.25 Wilde 36" Pry Bar
1 x $12.25
$1.70 3/16" Stubby Drill Bit
2 x $0.85
$2.30 1/4" Stubby Drill Bit
2 x $1.15
$3.50 5/16" Stubby Drill Bit
2 x $1.75
$5.20 3/8" Stubby Drill Bit
2 x $2.60
$2.30 #11 Stubby Drill Bit
2 x $1.15
$5.00 Coupler 1/2" TF & IM 1/2" FNPT
1 x $5.00
$7.00 Coupler 3/8" IM 3/8" FNPT
2 x $3.50
$5.00 18 tooth - 5 pk - Bi-Metal Bahco Hacksaw Blades - 12"
1 x $5.00
$12.00 Companion MG Mora Knife
1 x $12.00
$15.00 28 pc Transfer Punch Set
1 x $15.00
$17.25 Wilde Roll Pin Punch 6 pc Set
1 x $17.25
$3.10 Silicone Spray Can 11 oz
1 x $3.10
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$94.20SUB TOTAL

$14.92SHIPPING
U.S.P.S. Parcel Post

$0.00TAX
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$109.12TOTAL

I usually buy Endere's punches but the Wilde were less expensive, so I figured I'd try them. The stubby drill's are Norseman and are great for drilling out stuff in cramped place's, like exhaust bolt's.
I was going to get some hammer handles, but could not remember what I needed.

[Trucky]

I'll let y'all know in a week or so!

(P.S. Jawn, I'm too excited to wait.)

[Jawn]

Cmon, hold out til you have pics before posting up your lists!

[907arcticcat]

I ordered a couple Armstrong Flex Head Ratchets! I was kind of surprised when the sales guy gave me numbers for a typical online sales/phone in order day. Not nearly the volume I would expect, but 150+ on the 4th must have been a nice surprise.

[Bull]

Oh, my. How heavy and what brand is the brass hammer? That Armstrong ratchet looks long! And, that prybar looks beefy. How does it feel?

[Bull]

How long is the ratchet? It just looks so impressive there.

[plinker]

Armstrong changed the handle shape a little when they went to the 60 tooth model's. They added a bit of a hump in the middle. My 36 tooth's great, no clue on the 60's.

[JayL]

My HJE order for this thread although I do purchase other stuff from Epstein directly on their site... great online store. Accepts foreign based credit cards.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o03_s00_i00

[woody 73]

I apologize I would have posted sooner but I lost power for over one week and I just got it back,it will be over 100 today so just in time!!!

Jori thankyou again it was a pleasure talking to you over the phone; I bought a SK wrench set and a wright 3/8 drive ratchet.

Woody

[canuckian]

This is my first order that was placed in the spirit of Epsteins day but placed early due to the fact that I didn't think I'd be around a computer on the 4th to place an order. I did make another order on July 4 and I'd expect that will be arriving in a week or 2. Anyways, for this order I picked up some mini channel lock stuff (4 1/2" ignition pliers, 4 1/4 diag cutters, 4 3/4 end cutters, 4 3/4" needle nose, 5" diag cutters, 4 1/2 needle nose)' 4" crescent and 6" ridgid adjustables and Eastwing Engineers hammer. This was my first order ever from Epsteins and definitely will be doing a lot more shopping there in the future!

[RedFordTruck]

Originally Posted by canuckian

This is my first order that was placed in the spirit of Epsteins day but placed early due to the fact that I didn't think I'd be around a computer on the 4th to place an order. I did make another order on July 4 and I'd expect that will be arriving in a week or 2. Anyways, for this order I picked up some mini channel lock stuff (4 1/2" ignition pliers, 4 1/4 diag cutters, 4 3/4 end cutters, 4 3/4" needle nose, 5" diag cutters, 4 1/2 needle nose)' 4" crescent and 6" ridgid adjustables and Eastwing Engineers hammer. This was my first order ever from Epsteins and definitely will be doing a lot more shopping there in the future!

Mother of god I have to get one of those Hammers. Even If I never end up using it. I just need one for the sake of awesomeness.

[canuckian]

Originally Posted by RedFordTruck

Mother of god I have to get one of those Hammers. Even If I never end up using it. I just need one for the sake of awesomeness.

Lol it's quite the hammer for sure. The length gives it a bit more power compared to the little mini sledge Ive been using.

[RedFordTruck]

Originally Posted by canuckian

Lol it's quite the hammer for sure. The length gives it a bit more power compared to the little mini sledge Ive been using.

How much was it? Im feeling like my wood handle 2lb may need to be replaced soon...

[canuckian]

Originally Posted by redfordtruck

how much was it? Im feeling like my wood handle 2lb may need to be replaced soon...

$25.15

[thetreshon]

Originally Posted by canuckian

This is my first order that was placed in the spirit of Epsteins day but placed early due to the fact that I didn't think I'd be around a computer on the 4th to place an order. I did make another order on July 4 and I'd expect that will be arriving in a week or 2. Anyways, for this order I picked up some mini channel lock stuff (4 1/2" ignition pliers, 4 1/4 diag cutters, 4 3/4 end cutters, 4 3/4" needle nose, 5" diag cutters, 4 1/2 needle nose)' 4" crescent and 6" ridgid adjustables and Eastwing Engineers hammer. This was my first order ever from Epsteins and definitely will be doing a lot more shopping there in the future!

Hey canuckian, did you have your order shipped to you in Canada, or did you pick it up in the U.S.?

Wondering if you had to pay any customs/duties/brokerage fees?

If you don't mind, what did you pay for shipping in the end? I'm sure the hammer jacked the cost up!