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Hi,
In the Boston area, Snap On's reputation for good service has taken a nose dive and I don't see it coming back. I personally know of a dealer who committed suicide over his debt.Also an old high school buddy who had what appeared to be a decent route in Boston could'nt make a dime and walked away from it. I've met two new dealers in the last year that strike me as being good guys but I just can't bring myself to purchase anything from them. Who knows if they will be in business 6 mos from now. We had a dealer who was a real crook in the Brookline, Mass. area who Snap On could'nt shut down because he owned the route. He got his though, after stealing some tools off of my pals tool box (which my pal witnessed) he left the dealership to find both of his trucks front tires slashed. Ha ha. Mac and Matco get my money . I do believe that Mac offers a better tool, especially their screwdrivers and sockets.

Good Luck
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