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(12-02-2021, 07:23 PM)messmaker Wrote: This has got to be the worst tool rollout in history. I never see anyone looking at them. I never see a sale. I am yet to see the first tool in the wild. I suspect they will be gone and nobody will care.
Do you hangout all day in a Lowe’s store?
I’ve never actually seen anyone buy a DeWalt or Ryobi tool at the Depot either. So what? And they don’t have “sales” either really. Promotions sure. And if I’m launching a brand , I’m not going to discount right off the bat. There’s no future in doing that.
FWIW - I’m assuming you’re talking about the battery powered lineup , because their grinders , polishers and vacs have been available in the U.S. for a long time and they don’t discount either - just like the other German brands festOol, and Metabo.
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I don't have any Flex tools and likely won't as they are a limited line of pro grade tools while I'm in for a massive line of lesser grade tools.
Flex cordless is a different line of tools then Flex grinders. Maybe even different makers.
Flex cordless is made by Chevon which is one of the largest tool makers in the world. I'm on the Chevon made Kobalt and Skil lines. With which I'm very happy so I would assume Flex would also suit my addiction.
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do you go with a new tool line that may or may not be around in time? or may or maynot expand their tool line up? or go with one of the existing tool brands that has a proven track record and an expansive line of tools.
I'm sticking with what I already have.
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There are literally a thousand links.
Bosch is always on top because they don’t break sales down.
Milwaukee is also a subsidiary. They are a part of a Chinese company that makes Walmart brand (Hart) and Ruobi and about 30 other brands. Also Ridgid cordless but they do that as a side hustle they don’t own the brand.
Dewalt is a part of tool monster SB&D. They have so many brands it makes my head hurt. But dewalt alone sales are easy to find.
Chevon is a good sized company but way the the list from the big three.
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seems to me that if you are going to introduce a new line of cordless tools, some promotional sales getting batteries in the hands of people is going to be necessary. I have to admit I have no interest in their cordless tools.