Most Harbor Freight regulars would be fast to tell you that the retail chain mostly delivers the goods in its goal of providing quality tools and devices to customers at budget conscious prices. These days, the company even counts several notable tool brands among its notable list of in-house offerings.
But even some of those diehards might be quick to tell you that some of Harbor Freight’s in-house brands are better than others. Moreover, they’d likely be just as quick to confirm that even the retail outlet’s well-regarded tools from brands like Bauer and Hercules are frequently enough accompanied by a distinct smell right out of the box. Ditto for the stores themselves, as the odor tends to permeate the atmosphere within. While opinions might vary about that smell,many would no doubt agree that it is not entirely pleasant.
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