# Missing metrics - I just need to rant for a minute **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [June 16, 2024, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-metrics-i-just-need-to-rant-for-a-minute/195153 "2024-06-16T03:46:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2024, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-metrics-i-just-need-to-rant-for-a-minute/195153/21 "2024-06-16T21:23:48Z")
> [@Tester](#): > > You got a Triple Square set of sockets? I don’t even know what you’re asking about. But you can be sure that if/when I need a set as weird as what is pictured (since they’re not 6 point - 12 pt?), I’ll just find it online. If I can’t find anything over an E16 locally, I won’t find that either. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2024, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-metrics-i-just-need-to-rant-for-a-minute/195153/22 "2024-06-16T21:28:54Z")
> [@db4690](#): > > buying used Snap-on and Mac socket sets on ebay Is your experience with buying tools via the internet pretty good? It seems like there’s a pretty good chance you might not actually get what you think you are buying. ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-metrics-i-just-need-to-rant-for-a-minute/195153/23 "2024-06-16T21:42:54Z")
The old go to was pawn shops, but mine have aways been off the truck… I did get my big craftsman black box off a tool truck for 1/2 the price in stores, it was a trade in and had never been used (Earnhardt fan)… ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-metrics-i-just-need-to-rant-for-a-minute/195153/24 "2024-06-16T21:50:17Z")
I’ve had pretty good luck on used & even new tools at flea markets. Tools and car parts are things I prefer to see and hold first, so I can make sure it is actually what I’m looking for before buying. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2024, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-metrics-i-just-need-to-rant-for-a-minute/195153/25 "2024-06-16T22:21:04Z")
I hadn’t used eBay for years but now have bought some NLA mower parts with no problems. The trick is to know the part number you are looking for. So I’ve been happy for the few times I’ve used them. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2024, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-metrics-i-just-need-to-rant-for-a-minute/195153/26 "2024-06-17T00:43:47Z")
I can emphatically say YES I always inform myself ahead of time what something cost new and then I decide how much I’m willing to spend I get EXACTLY what I think I’m buying ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2024, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-metrics-i-just-need-to-rant-for-a-minute/195153/27 "2024-06-17T02:32:35Z")
I bought a nice set of roll pin punches at an old machinery show last year. Everyone should have set. I bought them because I’d never seen them on the shelf before and Taryl demonstrated how handy they are. Still looking for a roll pin to use them in, but I’m ready. ---
**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2024, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-metrics-i-just-need-to-rant-for-a-minute/195153/28 "2024-06-17T03:47:59Z")
> [@bing](#): > > Still looking for a roll pin to use them in, but I’m ready. Steady now. You will find that roll pin. No matter how long the X has been sitting around, the occasion always comes around where it comes in handy. ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2024, 11:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-metrics-i-just-need-to-rant-for-a-minute/195153/29 "2024-06-17T11:00:53Z")
> [@cigroller](#): > > No matter how long the X has been sitting around, the occasion always comes around where it comes in handy. But then you can’t find them 😀 [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-metrics-i-just-need-to-rant-for-a-minute/195153.md?page=1)