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hdrazor251 · 28 December 2011, 12:34 PM

Use to go to Sears for Craftsman tools and Kenmore appliances. The Kenmore product line has gone downhill IMHO. Still like Craftsman tools though.

Andad · 28 December 2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Great, I'm in a market for one.

Can we get a bit of extra discount for a pair?

Andad · 28 December 2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

I agree, and we speak two languages in my home.

Same here mate. Scottish and Orstralian.

bayerische · 28 December 2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Same here mate. Scottish and Orstralian.

Funny.

The lack of swedish signs in my country drives me mad!

Andad · 28 December 2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

Funny.

The lack of swedish signs in my country drives me mad!

Same here.

Andad · 28 December 2011, 01:02 PM

Why would they have Swedish signs in Norway??

BarkMaster · 28 December 2011, 02:07 PM

Just bought a bike at Sears on the 26th...

nowzen · 28 December 2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I'm old enough to remember the many predictions of the demise of Sears. They'll regroup and organize a comeback.

Almost as many rumours as the demise of the Sub!

bayerische · 28 December 2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Why would they have Swedish signs in Norway??

Where?

dddrees · 28 December 2011, 09:19 PM

Sears always seemed to be the place to go to when you needed assistance with appliance and tool purchases. Their staff always seemed to be real knowledgeable and helpful.

Sears made it's name in retail a long time ago. Heck they had the Sears and Roebuck Catalogue where at one time you could even buy a home from the Catalogue. Kind of a precursor to the internet.

Some see the Sears Tower in Chicago as Sears pinnacle moment, when in fact it was probably one of their biggest mistakes. Such a great expense but not a very good investment.

Unfortunately things have changed greatly over the years and they have not been able to adapt like they needed to stay in the lead. Catalogues are extremely cost prohibitive and Malls are not what they once were. Walmart, Target, Home Depot, and Lowes did not really exist until the 70's and 80's. Sears has been on a downhill slide at least since the seventies.

MonBK · 28 December 2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

Where?

It's just Eddie mixing up his geography.

Andad · 28 December 2011, 09:27 PM

I was having problems with Finland.

MonBK · 28 December 2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

I was having problems with Finland.

bayerische · 29 December 2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

I was having problems with Finland.

Saxon007 · 29 December 2011, 05:01 AM

I went to Sears a few weeks ago to pick up some stocking stuffers. Sadly, the Craftsman hand tools are not all made in the USA anymore. Some are marked made in China. Instead of Craftsman brand I picked up a few Estwing hammers (still made in the USA).

Sears has ruined Lands End. :(

wantonebad · 29 December 2011, 05:15 AM

I used to buy Craftsman, now I buy Kobalt, and that was before I knew Craftsman weren't made in the U.S. anymore which drives home Sears real demise, Home Depot and Lowes!

Cato · 29 December 2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TattooedGQ

I was in there the other day to pick up a stocking stuffer for my Father....and I used to work there when i was 17 or 18.

What bothers me about the place is the Bi-lingual department signs all over....call me what you want, but it's the US, keep the signs in English. My Father and his family had to learn English when he came here, why start accommodating now?

I thought the bi lingual thing was just a California accomodation. There are a lot of Sears stores in Mexico; I think it is just a way to tap the Mexican customers in the USA. My local Sears is somewhat swarthy, now that I think about it.

Letsgodiving · 30 December 2011, 10:19 AM

A partial list of the closings.

http://www.searsmedia.com/tools/122711_close.htm

axxeman01 · 30 December 2011, 12:24 PM

I haven't been in a Sears in many, many years. My best memory about them, as another poster mentioned, were the great Christmas catalogs they put out. Between those, JcPenny's, and K's Merchandise Mart, I was in heaven!

Watchdog · 31 December 2011, 05:02 AM

Been in Sears twice in ten years, once to use the bathroom.

Both times I thought "No way can this store survive." But it does keep going and going and going.

Always had great respect for the Craftsman brand--had no idea it wasn't made in the US anymore. That's a shame.

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28 December 2011, 09:19 PM	#40
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Sears always seemed to be the place to go to when you needed assistance with appliance and tool purchases. Their staff always seemed to be real knowledgeable and helpful. Sears made it's name in retail a long time ago. Heck they had the Sears and Roebuck Catalogue where at one time you could even buy a home from the Catalogue. Kind of a precursor to the internet. Some see the Sears Tower in Chicago as Sears pinnacle moment, when in fact it was probably one of their biggest mistakes. Such a great expense but not a very good investment. Unfortunately things have changed greatly over the years and they have not been able to adapt like they needed to stay in the lead. Catalogues are extremely cost prohibitive and Malls are not what they once were. Walmart, Target, Home Depot, and Lowes did not really exist until the 70's and 80's. Sears has been on a downhill slide at least since the seventies. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 December 2011, 09:27 PM	#42
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	I was having problems with Finland. __________________ E

29 December 2011, 05:01 AM	#45
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	I went to Sears a few weeks ago to pick up some stocking stuffers. Sadly, the Craftsman hand tools are not all made in the USA anymore. Some are marked made in China. Instead of Craftsman brand I picked up a few Estwing hammers (still made in the USA). Sears has ruined Lands End. :( __________________ Licensed to kill time.

29 December 2011, 05:15 AM	#46
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	I used to buy Craftsman, now I buy Kobalt, and that was before I knew Craftsman weren't made in the U.S. anymore which drives home Sears real demise, Home Depot and Lowes! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

30 December 2011, 10:19 AM	#48
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	A partial list of the closings. http://www.searsmedia.com/tools/122711_close.htm __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

30 December 2011, 12:24 PM	#49
axxeman01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Champaign, IL Watch: 16610lv Posts: 818	I haven't been in a Sears in many, many years. My best memory about them, as another poster mentioned, were the great Christmas catalogs they put out. Between those, JcPenny's, and K's Merchandise Mart, I was in heaven!

31 December 2011, 05:02 AM	#50
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Been in Sears twice in ten years, once to use the bathroom. Both times I thought "No way can this store survive." But it does keep going and going and going. Always had great respect for the Craftsman brand--had no idea it wasn't made in the US anymore. That's a shame.

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