Tractor Forum > Lawn Garden Tractors > Craftsman > craftsman snow thrower


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-13-2012, 07:07 PM   #1
jhngardner367
VETERAN...AND PROUD!
 
jhngardner367's Avatar
Tractors
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Lansing, Michigan
Posts: 1,092
craftsman snow thrower

I had a customer bring in a single-stage craftsman snowblower,mod.536884581,for service,and replacement of the auger rubbers. I was shocked,after ordering the part(#302565ma),to find only one piece in the box! Cost= $39 ! After talking to the Sears rep,I was told that you can get each of the curved rubbers separately,at that price,(but can't get the center,square pieces),OR I can get the complete auger assembly,for $ 189.95+ s&h ! So much for shopping at sears,anymore! It's no wonder their stores are closing!!!


__________________
" I'm busier than a one-legged cat in a sandbox!"

God gives only that which we can handle......."WHAT'S He drivin' that DUMPTRUCK for!!"

"I can't fix what ain't broke...you want I should break it?"
jhngardner367 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-13-2012, 11:14 PM   #2
txsteve
Registered User
 
txsteve's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 33
Full set ..6 pieces..They are below for $33 plus shipping..buy now,,no auction..
Craftsman Sears Snow Thrower Paddle Set 302565MA | eBay
txsteve is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-13-2012, 11:22 PM   #3
txsteve
Registered User
 
txsteve's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 33
If you don't have eBay account...call at 313-341-6100(Business Hours only) ask for Isaiah..
txsteve is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2012, 12:15 AM   #4
jhngardner367
VETERAN...AND PROUD!
 
jhngardner367's Avatar
Tractors
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Lansing, Michigan
Posts: 1,092
The Sears On-Line rep verified that the 302565ma #, is the part # for a SINGLE section only,and they DO NOT offer a full set,unless it is on the complete auger assembly. They also don't list any in my after-market suppliers' lines . Unlike MTD,Toro,Simplicity,etc.,Sears likes to keep their parts available only through sears outlets. This is why shop owners,like myself,don't like working on the Sears brands,as much.The higher price of their parts eats our profit margin up.
__________________
" I'm busier than a one-legged cat in a sandbox!"

God gives only that which we can handle......."WHAT'S He drivin' that DUMPTRUCK for!!"

"I can't fix what ain't broke...you want I should break it?"
jhngardner367 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2012, 03:06 AM   #5
jhngardner367
VETERAN...AND PROUD!
 
jhngardner367's Avatar
Tractors
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Lansing, Michigan
Posts: 1,092
MY SINCERE APOLOGIES !!!! I DID ,INDEED SEE THE SET ON EBAY !!! Now,I'm going to ask my supplier at Sears WHY they only list them as a single piece!? I ordered the same part # ,at a local dealer,and when only one paddle was shipped,we called sears,and that's when my supplier said they don't sell a complete set ! THANK YOU,& again I apolgize.
__________________
" I'm busier than a one-legged cat in a sandbox!"

God gives only that which we can handle......."WHAT'S He drivin' that DUMPTRUCK for!!"

"I can't fix what ain't broke...you want I should break it?"
jhngardner367 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2012, 06:48 PM   #6
Bill Kapaun
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 136
IF you search using MTD, Murray or Noma w/the pn#, you can also find other options.
One Ebay seller has the SET for < $29 with free shipping-

Sears John Deere Noma Snow Blower Auger Paddle Set | eBay
Bill Kapaun is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2012, 08:40 PM   #7
jhngardner367
VETERAN...AND PROUD!
 
jhngardner367's Avatar
Tractors
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Lansing, Michigan
Posts: 1,092
Yeah,I saw a few sets on ebay,and my MTD rep says he can get them,as well. I'm starting to think that Sears just wants more money by making people think they're one-of-a-kind parts.


__________________
" I'm busier than a one-legged cat in a sandbox!"

God gives only that which we can handle......."WHAT'S He drivin' that DUMPTRUCK for!!"

"I can't fix what ain't broke...you want I should break it?"
jhngardner367 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Diary of a Demented Snow Shoveler wjjones Snow Removal 12 12-30-2011 02:47 PM
48" snow thrower Jeep360 Gravely 4 11-29-2011 08:06 PM
SNOW tHROWER FOR MURRAY SELECT TRACTOR GARMTN Classifieds 0 07-15-2011 05:38 PM
Craftsman Snow Blade Part? paulrk1 Craftsman 3 05-04-2011 06:35 PM
craftsman 42'' snow blade #24442 - BRAND NEW, STILL IN BOX!! bacardirico Classifieds 0 08-11-2010 05:42 PM

FOLLOW US ON
PHOTO OF THE DAY
after painting in my basement