expired Wheels Magazine Subscription - Free Sidchrome 38/64 Piece Tool Kit - 12/24 Month $79.99/ $139.95
This was posted 1 year 3 months ago, and might be an out-dated deal
Noticed this in the latest wheels mag. Not as cheap per issue as the previous subscription deal but the Sidchrome toolkit more than makes up for it. I was looking around for a quality toolkit so I might renew my subscription from the previous deal just for this.
http://www.magshop.com.au/Wheels
Subscribe for 12 issues of Wheels ($79.99) and receive a FREE 38-piece Metric & AF, 1/4 and 3/8 drive Socket Set, valued at $89.95!
Subscribe for 24 issues of Wheels ($139.95) and receive a FREE 64-piece Metric & AF, 1/4, 3/8 & 1/2 drive Socket Set, valued at $219.95!
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+3 votesmr_fjackson on 21/02/2012 - 11:15 ¶found the set on ebay http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sidchrome-38-Pce-1-4-3-8-Dr-Socke...
+6 votesSupercheap Auto - currently have the 38pc set at $70
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Sidch...64pc set at $249
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Sidch...64pc deal is really good, even if you had the 20% off deal Supercheap recently had the Wheels deal is pretty bloody good.
I have no desire to get a Wheels mag sub, but I do need to get a good socket set, so this is as good a way as anything.
Fine print stuff: - https://www.magshop.com.au/whe-sidchrome/terms-and-condition...
Promotion commences 15/02/2012 at 00.01(AEST) and promotion closes at 20/03/2012 at 11.59 (AEST) and all subscription payments must be received by 20/03/2012 at 11.59 (AEST).
Gifts/Prizes and values are as follows: If a one year Wheels subscription (12 issues) for $79.95 is purchased, the purchaser shall receive the Sidchrome 38-piece Metric & AF, 1/4 and 3/8 drive Socket Set, valued at $89.95. If a two year Wheels subscription (24 issues) for $139.95 is purchased, the purchaser shall receive the Sidchrome 64-piece Metric & AF, 1/4, 3/8 & 1/2 drive Socket Set, valued at $219.95. Please allow 6-8 weeks after close of promotion for delivery of gift/prize.
If the subscription is a gift only the purchaser (donor) shall receive the relevant gift/prize to that offer.
It is odd as SCA group do try to always use the RRP.
Maybe someone dropped on the ball on supplying info.
It is also possible that Sidchrome don't actually have RRPs.The 38pc is also weird as it says save $65.
After looking over Google at the 64pc set, I have seen the price range from $199 to $299.
i've been given a subscription through magshop in the past, and cancelled it after the 1st issue for a refund of the remaining subscription - no questions asked, just had to send an email.
anything which stops someone subscribing to this, receiving the sidchrome pack after 6-8 weeks, and then cancelling the subscription?? i couldn't see anything in the terms and conditions - and would be odd if you could do so…
+1 votethis was a no brainer for me, i've been waiting for this excat 64 piece tool set for so long.
and for hte price of a magazine subscription, SCORE! thanks OP!as a side note, is this a concern? do you have to quote the code online?
3.To enter you must subscribe to Wheels magazine by calling 136 116 and quoting M1203WHE or on-line at www.magshop.com.au/wheels Promoter accepts no responsibility for any online entries not received due to technical disruptions, network congestion or for any other reason.
If I hadn't just bought a nice Kincrome socket set, I would seriously consider this.
One word of advice, however: figure out if you really need imperial sockets. IMO, they're basically useless in this day and age.
Kincrome (and probably Sidchrome) have Metric-only socket sets that are cheaper. I bought a 3/8" and 1/4" drive set which goes from 4mm to 22mm (I think) from Bunnings @ $59. Quality is awesome.
Just food for thought.
Stuart
Based on the last deal, $60 for the 64-piece set with 2 year sub.
https://www.magshop.com.au/wh7
+5 votesmikafamily on 21/02/2012 - 17:58 ¶Weeeee another socket set. This time I promise to keep all the sockets in their little holders so help me god!
Just letting everyone know that COSTCO sell the crescent 206 piece set for $135. Which includes all the deep sockets aswell. Its the same one as this.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/206Pc-Crescent-TOOL-SET-Wrench-Ad...Do you know what the quality is like with Crescent? Sidchrome is some good stuff.
One of the most important differences between cheap-ass sockets and the good ones is the interior of the socket where the wrench slides in. Do the sockets have an indentation for the little locking pin on the wrench to grab on to? Or are they smooth. If they are smooth, do not buy.
I originally bought an SCA socket set to work on my car. I've lost a bunch of those smooth little suckers into my engine bay, never to be seen again :(
TBH I have been using a supercheap socket set, and it had the locking pins and ive been using that for over 2 years now, changed heaps of stuff on my car. Suspension, brakes, turbo. I thought it would have broken by now but it still keeps going.
Anyway the crescent kit looks to be some quality stuff, and you get alot of tools for the money. If you dont like the crescent kit just take it back to costco for a full refund.
Another option for those not near Costco, Bunnings have the 170 pce Crescent socket set for $129
http://www.bunnings.com.au/products_product_170-piece-cresce...
I used cresent a long while ago and didn't find it to be the same quality as sidchrome.
It wasn't until I tried some much more expensive tools eg stahlwillie that I found anything better.
But advantage of those wasn't worth the extra price, and the lifetime guarentee (which I've tried out) for SC makes it a winner for me.
- +2 votes
Ordered!
Process was handled well. They accept paypal which I prefer.
The recipt was emailed immediately with no mention of the socket set.
I called their number (answered quickly by native english speaker!!!), and they don't detail free gifts on the receipt.
But it should all be in the mail all the same. I replied to the receipt to ask for confirmation seeing as this is my reason for the sub (no love for wheels). From what the cust serv rep said I think the free gift is automatic.
The promo code box is most likely for any discount codes you might have.
Why not just reply to their receipt - it has the cust service email address on it - and get confirmation for your own piece of mind.(Edited my speeling)
justhooked on 22/02/2012 - 15:55 ¶thanks , I've had my other Sidchrome sets for over 30 years .This one,s for my son and the mags
for me
thesoulhunter on 29/02/2012 - 21:26 ¶I'm new to working on cars. Would this socket set be able to work on a VW Polo?
After looking at this, the Crescent set above and my needs, I decided to go for the Supatool (Kincromes level down brand) 300 pcs set.
They have it as $290 on their website, I just picked it up for $199 at Bunnings.
http://www.kincrome.com.au/web/catalogue/search/product_disp...This was the cheapest I could find it anywhere.
- justhooked on 07/03/2012 - 16:55 ¶
looking at my account from the website the first Mag has been sent dont know about the
socket set as the web site now states—Due to overwhelming demand please allow up to 16 weeks for your socket set to be delivered.
In the terms also -
Please allow 16 weeks after close of promotion for delivery of gift/prize.
so 16 weeks after 20th march
Dissident Aggressor on 16/03/2012 - 01:21 ¶anyone reckon some people will be dogged by the withdrawl?…i specifically signed up to the 2 year subscription for the 64 piece set (i dont even read car mags)but i did it atthe time when they were still advertising the choices of the 2 socket sets…
ShrewdOrJustTight on 19/03/2012 - 21:13 ¶Damn, I really wanted the 64 piece kit. Looks like it's been removed from the advertisement but it's still in the terms and conditions. Is it worth the risk?
- +1 votejusthooked on 11/04/2012 - 15:52 ¶
Just got this update
Dear XXXXX,
Thank you for subscribing to Wheels during our March promotion which entitles you to a free Sidchrome socket set.
Due to an overwhelming response to this promotion our friends at Sidchrome had to source more stock from overseas to fulfil the demand. We are rushing to get your set to you as fast as we can but it still may take up to 28 July to arrive.
We apologise for this great inconvenience and ask that you bear with us as we really are doing our best to get it to you as quickly as we can.
If you have any questions please feel free to call our customer service centre on 136 116.
In the meantime, I hope you enjoy your subscription to Wheels, and thanks for coming on board as a subscriber!
Regards
Bill Thomas
Editor – Wheels
BargainMyMiddleName on 12/04/2012 - 12:11 ¶I was about to call magshop but now that I have an approximate date, no point. Thanks
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That seems like a pretty good deal. Anyone been to Bunnings to confirm their [price is close to the rrp suggested?
Not sure about the AF sockets though, most stuff is metric now.