Author Topic: When did this happen? (Read 12923 times)

yetihunter · « **on:** April 21, 2018, 09:51 PM »

PS - Just sell the centrotec shorties separately already, willyuh?

copcarcollector · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2018, 10:19 PM »

I have seen this set shown and mentioned on a Facebook group based in the uk .One dealer there said it was sold out before he had a chance to order them. I did see it on usa based amazon...

Scorpion · « **Reply #2 on:** April 21, 2018, 10:28 PM »

Edit: Model SYS-CE

Ves · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2018, 11:02 PM »

Festool SYS-CE MINI 1 TL TRA Centrotec Bit Set | Limited Edition | 203817

Alanbach · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2018, 12:04 AM »

Looks like there is one left on Amazon.

waho6o9 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 22, 2018, 09:46 AM »

https://www.amazon.com/Festool-SYS-CE-Centrotec-Limited-203817/dp/B07C287JTM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524404703&sr=8-1&keywords=Festool+SYS-CE+MINI+1+TL+TRA+Centrotec+Bit+Set&dpID=41FFWiFC-gL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Have at it.

Cochese · « **Reply #6 on:** April 22, 2018, 10:26 AM »

I want that insert.

Peter Durand · « **Reply #7 on:** April 22, 2018, 10:34 AM »

Quote from: Cochese on April 22, 2018, 10:26 AM

I want that insert.

Available at your local Festool dealer. That is where I got mine.

leakyroof · « **Reply #8 on:** April 22, 2018, 12:54 PM »

Quote from: yetihunter on April 21, 2018, 09:51 PM

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PS - Just sell the centrotec shorties separately already, willyuh?

. I like those shorter length Bits. Nice to have a shorter bit for some applications that is in between the standard AND the stubbies

Bert Vanderveen · « **Reply #9 on:** April 22, 2018, 01:01 PM »

The item in the picture is not a Festool product, but something cobbled together from the newly launched MiniSystainer with see-thru top (for sale for around 20 usd), an existing insert (I think Tanos sells these) and sundry Centrotec items. Whoever sells these makes a very nice profit.

live4ever · « **Reply #10 on:** April 22, 2018, 01:17 PM »

Quote from: Bert Vanderveen on April 22, 2018, 01:01 PM

The item in the picture is not a Festool product, but something cobbled together from the newly launched MiniSystainer with see-thru top (for sale for around 20 usd), an existing insert (I think Tanos sells these) and sundry Centrotec items. Whoever sells these makes a very nice profit.

You sure?
https://www.festool.co.uk/products/systainer,-sortainer-and-systainer-port/systainer/203817---sys-ce-mini-1-tl-tra#Overview

Bert Vanderveen · « **Reply #11 on:** April 22, 2018, 02:09 PM »

Not so sure anymore (I did my research on German sites, so…). Sorry!

Alanbach · « **Reply #12 on:** April 22, 2018, 04:37 PM »

The Amazon listing shown above and the one that I saw yesterday shows Festool as the provider. I doubt a third party putting together their own kits could show it as sold by Festool. At least I hope not!

six-point socket II · « **Reply #13 on:** April 22, 2018, 07:33 PM »

It's definitely a Festool product. It was featured in one of their newsletters a couple of weeks ago.

What is noteworthy beside this set itself, is the transparent lid insert. It's available separately (at least in Germany) and will work with all mini Systainers: Tanos No.: 80590802. Placed in the lid of your Mini-Systainer it then covers the black sorting style (multiple compartment) inserts closely/firmly and ensures that everything stays sorted even when the Mini-Systainer tumbles/ is turned upside down. Being transparent it won't obstruct the view into closed Mini-Systainers that already have the transparent lid.

Kind regards,
Oliver

ear3 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 22, 2018, 10:03 PM »

$185?! Surely there must be some more accessories hiding underneath that top level.

Alanbach · « **Reply #15 on:** April 22, 2018, 11:05 PM »

What’s strange (and / or interesting) is that two days ago I looked up this set up on Amazon and the price was $160 and it said that there were only two left. I purchased one. The next day, after reading this thread , I searched Amazon for it again. This time it told me that the price was $185 and that there were only two left. Let the conspiracy theories begin😊.

Bohdan · « **Reply #16 on:** April 23, 2018, 01:15 AM »

Quote from: Alanbach on April 22, 2018, 11:05 PM

What’s strange (and / or interesting) is that two days ago I looked up this set up on Amazon and the price was $160 and it said that there were only two left. I purchased one. The next day, after reading this thread , I searched Amazon for it again. This time it told me that the price was $185 and that there were only two left. Let the conspiracy theories begin😊.

You created a demand for the product and Amazon answered by uping the price.

Alanbach · « **Reply #17 on:** April 23, 2018, 01:19 AM »

Yes maybe but it makes me wonder what the price was “at the beginning”. Actually I found it on Festool UK and the $160 was approximately equal to that price, once converted into USD.

leakyroof · « **Reply #18 on:** April 23, 2018, 10:29 AM »

Quote from: ear3 on April 22, 2018, 10:03 PM

$185?! Surely there must be some more accessories hiding underneath that top level.

Was there another view with the Top Tray removed so you can see what might be underneath?

jobsworth · « **Reply #19 on:** April 23, 2018, 11:46 AM »

I think thats it after all it is main systainer. I like the kit.

But dont have $185 right now.

But thats a good idea on buying a insert for a mini and make my own kit.

The mini is a lot easier to store and take out of drawers etc then a full blown Installers kit.

They do make a smaller kit no stubby bits but a selection of bits. I have one . Havnt used it much but I will now

ben_r_ · « **Reply #20 on:** April 23, 2018, 12:20 PM »

Wow... yet another example that makes me glad I never bought into the Centrotec system.

MGB · « **Reply #21 on:** April 23, 2018, 10:14 PM »

Quote from: ben_r_ on April 23, 2018, 12:20 PM

Wow... yet another example that makes me glad I never bought into the Centrotec system.

Ehh, I've got all I need

#1/#2 robbies
#2 Philips
#2 Pozidrive

So not too painful considering they're very nice long lasting bits. The dealer was trying to push an installers kit on me, screw that (pun intended).

miles2212 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 25, 2018, 02:16 AM »

I ordered mine on Sunday from Kelvin Power Tools in Scotland and it turned up yesterday.

Gregor · « **Reply #23 on:** April 25, 2018, 03:35 AM »

I think deploying an attic lid onto the systainer with the drill (to hold spares, possibly in the bit holders that fit there) and having the most needed bit types at hand on the magnet holder of the tool is superior - and cheaper.

Mario Turcot · « **Reply #24 on:** April 25, 2018, 07:37 AM »

Quote from: Gregor on April 25, 2018, 03:35 AM

I think deploying an attic lid onto the systainer with the drill (to hold spares, possibly in the bit holders that fit there) and having the most needed bit types at hand on the magnet holder of the tool is superior - and cheaper.

You just gave away the next marketing strategy

Mario

grobkuschelig · « **Reply #25 on:** April 25, 2018, 08:46 AM »

Street Price in Germany is 85€ for the Sys-mini CE.
But I also think that the lid inserts are better Value.

If someone made 50mm centrotecs as a good set, that would be nice.
But even with the mini, you only get one each of the 50mm, which makes it not worth it, from my point of view..

Bob D. · « **Reply #26 on:** April 25, 2018, 12:50 PM »

Quote from: ear3 on April 22, 2018, 10:03 PM

$185?! Surely there must be some more accessories hiding underneath that top level.

Yes, the rest is filled with special FT N2 anti-oxidizing gas.

But once you open the case it will escape.

Replacement gas is available at reasonable (as FT goes) prices.

Trosey · « **Reply #27 on:** April 25, 2018, 02:36 PM »

Quote from: Bob D. on April 25, 2018, 12:50 PM

Quote from: ear3 on April 22, 2018, 10:03 PM
$185?! Surely there must be some more accessories hiding underneath that top level.

Yes, the rest is filled with special FT N2 anti-oxidizing gas.
But once you open the case it will escape.
Replacement gas is available at reasonable (as FT goes) prices.

HF cosmoline gas comes with a lifetime odor.

HTH

leakyroof · « **Reply #28 on:** April 25, 2018, 03:07 PM »

Quote from: Trosey on April 25, 2018, 02:36 PM

Quote from: Bob D. on April 25, 2018, 12:50 PM
Quote from: ear3 on April 22, 2018, 10:03 PM
$185?! Surely there must be some more accessories hiding underneath that top level.

Yes, the rest is filled with special FT N2 anti-oxidizing gas.
But once you open the case it will escape.
Replacement gas is available at reasonable (as FT goes) prices.

HF cosmoline gas comes with a lifetime odor.

HTH

. Only a TRUE Harbor Freight shopper would know this....

It IS a distinctive smell, isn’t it....

yetihunter · « **Reply #29 on:** June 19, 2018, 11:52 PM »

Quote from: grobkuschelig on April 25, 2018, 08:46 AM

Street Price in Germany is 85€ for the Sys-mini CE.
But I also think that the lid inserts are better Value.

If someone made 50mm centrotecs as a good set, that would be nice.
But even with the mini, you only get one each of the 50mm, which makes it not worth it, from my point of view..

They used to sell the stubbies in a lid insert. At least a Protool version.
Mine deformed after one or two uses though. They were the old gold colored version with a hardness similar to clay or pewter. To be honest, 75mm ones would be my cats meow. 100 is usually too long and using the 50's, I concede: just a little too short. Call the doctor, I've got a goldilocks disorder.

These sets are getting tiresome. Surely it can't be cost effective to order small lots of this and that. Shout out to Atlas Machinery and Snappy for preventing me from having to buy a whole kit just for a pair of Robertson bits. 😄