Product Review - Wiha 7-piece Screwdriver Set (Micromark Item # 80775)



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Product Review


7-Piece Precision Screwdriver Set With Stand
Micro-Mark Item # 80775
Length 4-3/4" to 6-3/4"

By Nicholas Kalis

Nice set of screwdrivers for modelers - have used mine often over the decades. But ouch at today's price $ 39.95 in the Micro-Mark catalog - a bit pricey for me to recommend in good conscience to others. And the rich price does not end there - Item 80776 Magnetizer/Demagnetizer for $ 8.95? At first glance at my catalog, I asked myself where did my demagnetizer go? It must have come free with the screwdriver set; but "no", it is an up-sale - and I must have passed on this nine dollar gadget.

I am pleased to report I have never lost one of my set. But it is no thanks to the free stand that is included. And they seem to make a big deal about the stand. Reminds me of a story my dear departed mother told of me. When I was a child, my cousin was living with us and he brought us a portable little record player. When I misbehaved, my cousin would threaten to take away the recorder player. To that threat, as a four year old I responded "and the cap too?". The removable cap/top was a big deal to me at that age. 

Seems Wiha thinks we should be impressed enough with its stand to pay some $ 40 retail for this set. But Wiha, honestly, your screwdrivers are a bit expensive even with the stand. Seriously, for $ 39.95 retail, the stand should have been a bit more substantial. I don't think the stand is very useful - but others might differ. And yes, I know it is Micro-Mark who likely sets the retail price for this set, not the manufacturer.

So, nice set, very high price. You are on your own with this one.

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