Bud Wiser wrote:Has any one purchased any thing from New Sparkling?
Yes. recently got plug spinner (4071); pick set (4041); tubular pick (4039); plus one or two other items.
Bud Wiser wrote:how long did it take to get your order?
six days
Bud Wiser wrote: Where you pleased with your order?
Yes.
As above, I ordered a few things and was pleased with the prices and service so far. I was in email communication with the guy for a couple of weeks before ordering trying to check the company out and to get a discount. Basically, the more you order from them the bigger the discount but don't expect greater than about 10% off quoted prices. Best bet would be for someone to organise a group buy and pass around the discounts - you will also be able to negotiate spare needles for various tools to be thrown in.
The plug spinner works in either direction in increments on 45 degrees but after 180 it gets too stiff. The only issue I had with the spinner is that the needles are too thick for European locks so I will be grinding them down. Overall a lot cheaper than similar stuff from standard suppliers.
The tubular pick works as designed and does exactly what it says on the tin. Someone else on the forum had an issue with a needle breaking so I just asked for 2 spares and got them. I've had no problems so far.
The pick set is comprehensive and since it has been reviewed elsewhere I won't go into the specifics of each pick. Enough to say that if you are into hooks then the set is heaven with 11 of the 29 picks being hooks (all different). As well as hooks you get extractors; rakes; matadors; etc. Compared with the SO Euro pickset that I have the handles are rubber instead of metal and easier to work with especially if you have any pain issues with your hands. Overall I'm pleased with the decision. BTW: the tension wrenchs that are included do not count towards the total of 29 items
Next step is to put them through their paces on my set of locks to see if then are as efficient as SO and also to see how robust they are.
Apologies for not postings pics since I don't have a digital camera. Either way you can go onto their site to see the tools themselves.
In relation to prices, since people have been quoted different amounts I suggest you ask the guy for a pricelist which he will supply in a spreadsheet in $ € and £. Payments by paypal & credit cards.
That's all for now.
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