[Princess Auto] Big Red 250 lb Roller Seat with Tool Tray (Garage Stool) - $29.99

Jun 9th, 2021 10:06 am

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RaiderX [OP]: Member; Dec 24, 2011; 464 posts; 967 upvotes; East, Canada

Jun 9th, 2021 10:06 am

[Princess Auto] Big Red 250 lb Roller Seat with Tool Tray (Garage Stool) - $29.99

Deal Link:: https://www.princessauto.com/en/250-lb- ... 0008320046
Price:: 29.99
Savings:: $15 off
Retailer:: Princess Auto

Here's another deal on a garage stool from Princess Auto.

I posted the Dewalt for $99 last month. Unfortunately for that deal, I didn't get my own Dewalt stool due to an "inventory error", and PA cancelled. (Bad luck for me!) Princess Auto did say the Dewalt will come back but for now I was browsing and found this stool instead.

The Big Red doesn't seem as sturdy and well-built as the Dewalt but it has decent reviews and is less than a third of the price. I'm going to try my luck. Amazon currently has it on sale for $55.84. The tool tray underneath looks handy. There are a few negative reviews reflecting potential QA issues, but if it rolls well then this looks a great deal for a garage stool, especially for vehicle detailing.

On sale until 20 June.

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Jun 9th, 2021 11:27 am

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Dealliker314159: Newbie; Nov 13, 2019; 50 posts; 120 upvotes

Jun 9th, 2021 11:27 am

Should I give up my dream of owning a mychanic and buy this instead?

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Jun 9th, 2021 11:36 am

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Tommy74: Deal Addict; Jun 26, 2009; 4072 posts; 3132 upvotes; GTA

Jun 9th, 2021 11:36 am

Great little seat. Your knee caps and your spine will thank you big time if you start using this.

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Jun 9th, 2021 11:51 am

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Sorcerer: Deal Addict; Aug 21, 2009; 2248 posts; 1408 upvotes; North Vancouver

Jun 9th, 2021 11:51 am

Quality issues noted in the Amazon reviews.

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Jun 9th, 2021 12:06 pm

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EJF777: Sr. Member; Dec 28, 2005; 525 posts; 120 upvotes; Near VanCity

Jun 9th, 2021 12:06 pm

Thanks OP! I will try to pick this up in store. It'll be great for light usage detailing work.

Jun 9th, 2021 12:33 pm

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Rob_EV: Deal Fanatic; Sep 10, 2008; 8506 posts; 6534 upvotes; Kitchener

Jun 9th, 2021 12:33 pm

I need one...but this seems like low end trash. Anyone have suggestions for a better one?

Jun 9th, 2021 12:44 pm

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LucRativ: Newbie; Dec 15, 2015; 21 posts; 43 upvotes

Jun 9th, 2021 12:44 pm

Rob_EV wrote: ↑ I need one...but this seems like low end trash. Anyone have suggestions for a better one?

You are right about this one. The hydraulic shock which raises and lowers the seat lasted about 2 months. Just got the dewalt one from princess auto, not sure if it's still on sale for$99 but that thing is quality heavy duty

Jun 9th, 2021 12:51 pm

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CensoredByRFD: Deal Addict; Nov 17, 2004; 2877 posts; 1122 upvotes

Jun 9th, 2021 12:51 pm

LucRativ wrote: ↑ You are right about this one. The hydraulic shock which raises and lowers the seat lasted about 2 months. Just got the dewalt one from princess auto, not sure if it's still on sale for$99 but that thing is quality heavy duty

Where is the hydraulic shock on this stool? It’s a roller that doesn’t go up and down.

I’d also say that the dewalt one is very different than this one since it’s minimum height is also a lot higher (according to the listing it’s 24”)

Maybe you’re thinking about the husky one?

Jun 9th, 2021 1:26 pm

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LucRativ: Newbie; Dec 15, 2015; 21 posts; 43 upvotes

Jun 9th, 2021 1:26 pm

CensoredByRFD wrote: ↑ Where is the hydraulic shock on this stool? It’s a roller that doesn’t go up and down.

I’d also say that the dewalt one is very different than this one since it’s minimum height is also a lot higher (according to the listing it’s 24”)

Maybe you’re thinking about the husky one?

You are absolutely correct. I was thinking of anothre piece of junk...

https://www.princessauto.com/en/300-lb- ... 0008319972

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Jun 9th, 2021 6:45 pm

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CensoredByRFD: Deal Addict; Nov 17, 2004; 2877 posts; 1122 upvotes

Jun 9th, 2021 6:45 pm

LucRativ wrote: ↑ You are absolutely correct. I was thinking of anothre piece of junk...

https://www.princessauto.com/en/300-lb- ... 0008319972

Ah yes, nobody really has anything good to say about that one

Jun 9th, 2021 7:36 pm

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Vikram19: Deal Addict; Jan 25, 2008; 2758 posts; 2580 upvotes; Winnipeg

Jun 9th, 2021 7:36 pm

Thanks OP, bought one! Nice little stool

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I’m not cheap……I’m frugal!!!

Jun 9th, 2021 10:52 pm

#12

delan007: Newbie; Jan 10, 2020; 55 posts; 50 upvotes

Jun 9th, 2021 10:52 pm

LucRativ wrote: ↑ You are absolutely correct. I was thinking of anothre piece of junk...

https://www.princessauto.com/en/300-lb- ... 0008319972

I have this one too for 8 years-ish now. Centre of balance is terrible, you'll go flying off if a caster doesn't turn. The casters rusted within a couple years in an insulated garage! Utter junk quality, but not terrible when I bought it for $20.

The dewalt one is boss even though $100 is pricey, but the quality is 10x better!

Jun 10th, 2021 12:14 am

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vtec300: Jr. Member; Jul 3, 2017; 142 posts; 191 upvotes

Jun 10th, 2021 12:14 am

LucRativ wrote: ↑ You are absolutely correct. I was thinking of anothre piece of junk...

https://www.princessauto.com/en/300-lb- ... 0008319972

I bought 300lb roller seat last year and it's been pretty good during various garage tasks (detailing, tire changes, brake job). I wish it went slightly lower, but the cushion is holding up without tear and the rollers are smooth.

Jun 10th, 2021 8:18 am

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chrisanthony14: Deal Addict; Nov 2, 2008; 1890 posts; 366 upvotes; toronto

Jun 10th, 2021 8:18 am

I've had this for 3 yrs and I love it except for the wheels. There nylon and get chewed up pretty fast and don't roll well. I can't seem to find equivalent rubber wheels with the skinny stem size to replace them at hd or pa.

+1

Jun 10th, 2021 1:12 pm

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oldcracker: Newbie; Dec 31, 2010; 36 posts; 2 upvotes; Vancouver

Jun 10th, 2021 1:12 pm

anyone had experience with this one?
https://www.princessauto.com/en/250-lb- ... 0008917494

Jun 10th, 2021 4:34 pm

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ecobuilder: Sr. Member; Sep 14, 2007; 903 posts; 338 upvotes; Calgary, AB

Jun 10th, 2021 4:34 pm

Napa has similar one on sale for same price.

LINK

I picked one up and it assembles easily and holds my 220lbs just fine.

Jun 10th, 2021 6:34 pm

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Dealliker314159: Newbie; Nov 13, 2019; 50 posts; 120 upvotes

Jun 10th, 2021 6:34 pm

chrisanthony14 wrote: ↑ I've had this for 3 yrs and I love it except for the wheels. There nylon and get chewed up pretty fast and don't roll well. I can't seem to find equivalent rubber wheels with the skinny stem size to replace them at hd or pa.

Great feedback. Thanks.

Jun 10th, 2021 7:04 pm

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Richfields: Deal Addict; Aug 19, 2011; 3233 posts; 1742 upvotes; West Coast

Jun 10th, 2021 7:04 pm

oldcracker wrote: ↑ anyone had experience with this one?
https://www.princessauto.com/en/250-lb- ... 0008917494

Looks like it's the same structural frame, but with enclosed drawers. Guess it depends on what you plan on putting in there. I expect I'll randomly be putting things larger than a wrench or a socket under my seat while I'm working away, so the stool with open bottom seems more practical to me, especially at half the price.

Please don't ask or beg for "thanks". Don't act like this is Facebook. If someone found your post helpful, let them decide if they want to make that click. The more you beg, the less you'll get. Cheers

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Jun 11th, 2021 10:23 am

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eljay0: Member; Dec 27, 2017; 326 posts; 135 upvotes

Jun 11th, 2021 10:23 am

Richfields wrote: ↑ Looks like it's the same structural frame, but with enclosed drawers. Guess it depends on what you plan on putting in there. I expect I'll randomly be putting things larger than a wrench or a socket under my seat while I'm working away, so the stool with open bottom seems more practical to me, especially at half the price.

I agree that open bottom is more practical unless you are wanting to organize fasteners/tools on the go.
That said, the one with the drawers can hold three beers on the side!! Hmm...

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Jun 11th, 2021 11:36 am

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Richfields: Deal Addict; Aug 19, 2011; 3233 posts; 1742 upvotes; West Coast

Jun 11th, 2021 11:36 am

eljay0 wrote: ↑ I agree that open bottom is more practical unless you are wanting to organize fasteners/tools on the go.
That said, the one with the drawers can hold three beers on the side!! Hmm...

Good point. The beer holders might be the swing vote, but also realize the open bottom can hold a case of beer!

Please don't ask or beg for "thanks". Don't act like this is Facebook. If someone found your post helpful, let them decide if they want to make that click. The more you beg, the less you'll get. Cheers