If you are anything like me, you enjoy do-it-yourself projects and would rather try to fix something yourself then call others to do it. In my case, I don't necessarily do this to save money, but because I like a challenge. This challenge sends me to ReTool frequently.
ReTool is a small store that sells (mostly) used tools of all types and varieties. They offer hand tools, machining tools, power tools, yard tools, and a selection of things you may have to ask what they are used for. You can buy a single screwdriver for $ .29 or a massive laser survey machine for $549. Part of the fun of going to ReTool is that the inventory is constantly changing so you'll never know exactly what treasure you can find.
I became a loyal customer a few years back when working on redoing my kitchen. I needed an air compressor to install some crown molding and found a good one at ReTool. The very helpful gentleman behind the counter (I assume he's the owner because I always see him there but don't know for sure) asked what projects I was going to use it for. After telling him, he said 'well I'd suggest going to Home Depot on aisle (something), right now they are running a sale on this particular air compressor and it comes with a few nail guns as well.'
I thanked him for the suggestion and went to check it out. He was spot on, the price was what he said and the item was exactly as he described it to be. He saved me a good amount of money just because he happen to know of a random sale at Home Depot. Because he was helpful and sincere, I am a loyal customer and always check ReTool first when needing a new/replacement tool. The selection here is so diverse that I can guarantee you'll find something that you either need, always wanted, or something so foreign to you that you must buy it solely so you can say you have your own 'Glockenspiel tuner thingy'. read more