100' tape measure - $10

So I was at Bunnings today on the hunt for springs when I came across this tape measure. 100' for only $10 compared to the $40 ones I've seen else where.

I've never owned a tape measure before so I'm not sure how it compares to other brands but it does the job and looks nifty.

There's not a lot to say about it, it is just a tape measure...

Here's a picture.

Oh wow........ I've been wanting to buy one of these beauty's... but the price is to much for a tape measure. Was this on clearance or sale? And Sontax in my opinion is a god brand.

Nice Find Unknown

I've had one of them for AGES. Wow 10 bucks.

TooBz wrote:Oh wow........ I've been wanting to buy one of these beauty's... but the price is to much for a tape measure. Was this on clearance or sale? And Sontax in my opinion is a god brand.

It wasn't a clearance, but normal sale price.

$10 is too much for a tape measure? I think not, all the others were in the $40's.

Good to know it's a quality brand.

Luke wrote:Nice Find Unknown

I certainly thought so.

melbnerf619 wrote:I've had one of them for AGES. Wow 10 bucks.

I've always wanted one but didn't want to spend much so I'm glad I found it.

Thanks Unknown, I've told a few people about this tape for $10, with not too many people believing me.

@Toobz - mate, if you think Sontax is a good brand, you need to get out more...

For our Nerfing purposes though, it's a decent enough item, and the price is right.

clunk07 wrote:Thanks Unknown, I've told a few people about this tape for $10, with not too many people believing me.

@Toobz - mate, if you think Sontax is a good brand, you need to get out more...

For our Nerfing purposes though, it's a decent enough item, and the price is right.

Ok I admit I was lying

It works and hasn't broken yet; I'm happy

Sontax is good.
I think I already have a 30M tape measure but nice find

I got a dodgy one for $15. 50metres. Enuogh for all those naughty blasters.

Yes please! Bloody Bunnings being four hours away.. Hahaa.

Sweet find, even though you're not the first, will be getting one!

littlebro05 wrote:I got a dodgy one for $15. 50metres. Enuogh for all those naughty blasters.

Paid $12 for mine. Still not good enough for Titan's... haha

For the Adelaidians Mitre 10 at Glynde has 50M Tape measures for $10. High quality too. If you don't already shop there, DO! It really is the BEST hardware shop in Adelaide.

clunk07 wrote:Thanks Unknown, I've told a few people about this tape for $10, with not too many people believing me.

I actually had misread.
I had erroneously comprehended that it was 100 metres, instead of the actual 100 feet.

That would be a handy sized tape measure though!

Not a bad find. I got a 50m tape (about 150') for $10 on clearance.

- Brad

The feet and meter debate continues... I have no idea what a 100' measure would be needed for other than Nerf. But $10 is cheap enough anyway. Now are those $40 ones overpriced or overpriced?

The $40 versions are designed for "real world" use. As in surveying, construction etc. The tape material is of a higher quality, as is the reel mechanism.

The unit I have for real world applications cost me $120 for a 50m tape.

Cheers,

Oh,So many decisions,um..um...,Id have to say overpriced.

Luke wrote:Oh,So many decisions,um..um...,Id have to say overpriced.

You're a boy, you'll learn a bit as you get older. The more expensive tapes aren't over-priced, they're probably crap quality for $40 realistically.

These tapes weren't designed for people to measure how far a dart travels. They're designed to allow tradesmen/builders to perform their job.

You get what you pay for.

For my nerf uses I don't need high quality and paying any more than $30 would be a waste as it don't plan on becoming a builder at my age

Unknown wrote:You get what you pay for.

Ror my nerf uses I don't need high quality and paying any more than $30 would be a waste as it don't plan on becoming a builder at my age

That's pretty much what I've been trying to say!! lol

I bought one of these today. Got the last one. The one i used last week wouldnt wind back up again so i gave it away.

Took the Octo out for a quick range test with the new $10 cheapie. Those darts i got from MakeItGo are fantastic.

160ft with a felt tipped dart.