Argos Challenge tool kits (socket sets etc), some less than half price.

anewman

Not particularly amazing deals as probably not top quality, but good if you're looking for a full set for occasional home use. I was recently looking at buying one socket bit but after looking at Argos I'm going to buy an entire set with the piece I need.

Best deals.

Challenge Xtreme 73 Piece Socket Set.
Was £49.79 Now £19.89

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&catalogId=10651&langId=-1&searchTerms=7000065&go.x=0&go.y=0
4 piece kex key wrench 1.27,1.5, 2, 2.5mm.
20 piece 25mm(L) bits.
1 piece 1/4in drive, ratchet handle yellow and black.
1 piece 1/2in drive, ratchet handle yellow and black.
1 piece 1/4in spinner handle, yellow and black.
12 piece 1/4in drive sockets 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13mm.
1 piece 1/4in drive universal joint.
1 piece 1/4in drive extension bar 50mm.
1 piece 1/4in drive extension bar 150mm, with 3/8in (F) X 1/4in (M) t bar head.
1 piece 1/4in drive coupler.
5 piece 1/4in drive deep sockes 6, 7, 8, 9, 10mm.
1 piece 1/2in drive universal joint.
16 piece 1/2in drive sockets 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 27, 30, 32mm.
4 piece 1/2in drive deep sockets 10, 11, 14, 17mm.
2 piece 1/2in drive spark plug sockets 16, 21mm.
1 piece 1/2in drive extension bar 125mm.
1 piece 1/2in drive extension bar 250mm with 3/8in (F) X 1/2in (M) t bar head.

Challenge Xtreme 68 Piece Pro Socket and Bit Set in Alu Case
Was £49.99 Now £19.99

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&catalogId=10651&langId=-1&searchTerms=7000821&go.x=0&go.y=0
Various styles and sizes including 38 x 1/4in drive and 3/8in drive sockets, 2x ratchet socket driver with quick release, 2x extension bar, 2x universal joint, 2x spark plug socket, spinner handle, coupler, 20x bits.
All supplied in aluminium case.

deddogblues

Cheers just what I need, both my ratchets have packed up and I was looking for a deal like this.

anewman

Just got my set home after reserving it and have found the smaller ratchet handle switch bit at the top doesn't work. Could be a sign of the quality and likely longevity? Hopefully a replacement will sort it but the set had obviously been used and returned. Very annoying that Argos have wasted my time by selling me a product someone else has returned as a dud.

I will be giving the next one a good check over before I leave the store. Unfortunately the store I got it from has none available to reserve so I have reserved one at another store.

jcumpsty

The quality looks ok of these. I bought one of their 300 piece tool sets a few weeks back and returned it for being rubbish.

I bought the 68 piece set yesterday, but am going to return it because I found a 107 piece set that I have reserverd (only £10 more)

http://www.argos.co.uk/ProductDisplayTRK019?partNumber=7000838

kevin_M

anyone know if the Challenge Xtreme 68 Piece Pro Socket has a size 26 socket in it thanks ?

anewman

I went with the xtreme 73 piece set as it clearly states what's in there, plus the fact it uses 1/2" drive and none of the others seem to suggests the other sets possibly don't have the bigger sockets. Suppose it couldn't hurt reserving 2 different ones separately, getting the 68 piece set first, opening up and checking, then if what you want isn't there getting a refund and going for something else.

fingerman

jcumpsty wrote: »

The quality looks ok of these. I bought one of their 300 piece tool sets a few weeks back and returned it for being rubbish.

I bought the 68 piece set yesterday, but am going to return it because I found a 107 piece set that I have reserverd (only £10 more)

http://www.argos.co.uk/ProductDisplayTRK019?partNumber=7000838

Is the 107 piece set not the same quality as the others? I'm after a set but still unsure what to get, bigger the better - but good quality

Did you get the 107 piece? Any good? Thanks :beer:

jcumpsty

fingerman wrote: »

Is the 107 piece set not the same quality as the others? I'm after a set but still unsure what to get, bigger the better - but good quality

Did you get the 107 piece? Any good? Thanks :beer:

THe 107 piece set is fine. It includes longer sockets that the other sets do not. What is does NOT include however is any universal joints (the flexible attachments). So if you want those go for the 68 piece set.