He has used them constantly for years, in his former job helping make automotive superchargers with Eaton Corporation and with his hobbies of woodworking and automotive maintenance. Now Crumb sells tools through a new store called ReTool, which recently opened at 1720 Epps Bridge Parkway near the new Kroger superstore in Oconee County. Crumb's retailing business sells used tools at discount prices, reconditioned tools and brand new tools. ReTool also buys tools which are usable and in good condition, Crumb said. Customers will find various hand tools, power tools, shop tools, auto mechanic tools, air tools, construction tools, household tools and, seasonably, lawn and garden tools.
Accessories are on hand as well.
Reconditioned items are priced about 25 to 40 percent under new tool prices and have full manufacturers' warranties. ReTool will regularly carry closeout tools which are priced 15 to 30 percent lower than new tools. Crumb noted that if someone has a large quantity of tools he was interested in selling, ReTool employees will visit a home or shop and inspect the items and make an offer to buy the tools on the spot if they are in acceptable condition. For used tools purchased from ReTool, ReTool has a sliding scale buyback policy if the tools are returned within 60 days. The store also encourages contractors to post cards and job openings at the store.