Pawn store

[Deafautotech]

Why Pawn store accepting tools?? i dont understand why?? :headscrat

i never go to pawn store because i dont want waste my time to search around pawn and dont find good deal tools.... :confused:

[dink]

I had to read your post a few times to understand it......I really dont think pawn shops are there for a advide tool guy for his one stop shop

[Deafautotech]

i am sorry to make liffle diffcult to read my message as i am second language of english because i am deaf as my first language is America sign language.

i was told few of my mechanic friends that they saw some good tool for much cheap if only need few socket not set like if i have socket missing.

[the intimidator]

yea the pawn shops buy the tools for pennies then sell it off close to retail. I think ebay would be better to find some good used tools as they seem to have a great selection and decent prices on snapon and equivalant tools welcome to garagejunkies Deafautotech :beer:

[IntrstlarOvrdrve]

I have had some great pawn shop finds, but usually when its somewhere away from where I live. I guess its hit or miss with those places, for me yardsales and fleamarkets are much worse.

[TNToy]

I've had some great scores. A $60 Matco BFR8T ratchet for $10, for example.

A complete 10-24mm short AND deep-well 1/2" drive Snap-On impact socket set. With a Hansen organizer tray, for $190.

The deals are around. You just have to check regularly near me. If it's actually a really good deal, they won't sit there for more than a week. It's the bad deals that stay around forever. ;)

[SuperKid]

I don't think I've even been inside of a pawn shop. I don't even waste my time with them.

[Deafautotech]

About 50 percents of my tools were from Ebay where i pay much cheaper like about 100 to 200 dollars below than snap on tool truck as i won mac tool 3/8 to 1 1/4 deep socket for only 50 dollars (very old but wow it still useful) than mac tool truck as 200 to 250 dollars depend by sale from dealer.

also i paid much cheap as like 5 dollars for few speciality sockets instead pay almost 100 dollars at tool truck.

i love the ebay but have to make your limit spend which you can afford and try make yourself some save money than pay at tool truck if dont hurry to buy.

also i saw lot of snap on toolbox go much cheaper than buy at tool truck but problem is reserve and gas to drive to location to pick up it.

[rose jackets67]

I spend a good bit of time in pawnshops tool shopping. I keep a list of tools I need as well as a lift of pawnshops in my truck. If I get a weekday off of work or school, I'll generally go by a couple on my way home.

Last week, I bought a set of Cornwell shallow metric 1/4-drive sockets, complete, on the rail, for $10. I also bought a Mac 1/2 drive ratchet for $1 (Yes, one dollar!), and an almost complete set of like-new Snap On 3/8 deep metric sockets for $15. The socket prices are pretty typical, but the ratchet was an incredible score. The sockets I'm keeping to replace some Craftsman stuff, and the ratchet I gave to a buddy of mine who needed it more than me.

I don't even look at the tools that are in display cases or that have prices right on them. I go to the big 'bins' of loose tools, and sort through them to find the good stuff.

Is it like walking on to the truck and being able to get exactly what you need instantly? Of course not. The extra time is worth it for me, though, and I enjoy rifling through the junk to find the goodies.

adam

[kythri]

Yeah, you're not always guaranteed a find, but when you do, it's sweet.

I picked up an SK 1/2" drive 18" Speed Wrench deal for $2 a few weeks back.

In a lot of ways, the easy accessibility of the net-based sales sites (eBay, etc.) has had an adverse effect for buyers at the local pawn-type shops.

Given that hand tools are small and easily shippable, the local shops think (and are quite often right) that they can get top dollar for the stuff, so there aren't as many deals to be had.

Anything with a Snap-On name on it instantly goes into the display cases around here, with darn near retail price on it - but you know that they didn't give the seller any more than they would have for any other name-brand.

[kartracer55]

It seems like most people selling used tools around here, at swap meets at least, want rediculous prices for obviously worn tools. Im not going to pay 50-75% of new price for a socket that has been used on a gun for the last 20 years. I make an offer and they procede gawk and look at me like Im an idiot.

Maybe I am, but I know when Im about to get screwed on used tools. Hence why I just save up and buy them new most of the time. I only buy used stuff when I know Im goin to pay a FAIR price on them. Id love to come across some good deals liek you guys find.

Jim

[justinmc]

I usually don't see that great of deals at the pawn shops around here either. That includes any name brand tool. Snap-on, Matco, Mac, Craftsman even. Its kinda rediculous but you can often barter with the pawn shop.. so keep that in mind. Might be worth a shot. Especially if your interested in a few items at once.

[wilbilt]

Many hock shops here charge retail (or more) for tools. They generally have the same stuff on display for umpteen years, because no one buys it.

I have found one that is a lot more realistic. They don't have a lot of stuff, but prices are generally good. I bought a DeWalt 3/8" VSR drill for $30, a Milwaukee 1/2" VSR drill for $30, and a DeWalt Electric impact wrench (identical to a B&D) for $35. All were in like-new condition.

I have found some good deals on US-made socket sets as well.

They accept payments for the phone company, so I use that as an excuse on pay day to give them a visit. ;)

[eschoendorff]

Welcome Deafautotech! You're from the Craftsman Club board, Right?

I love going to pawnshops! For me, the thrill is in the hunt. That assumes, however, that I don't need a certain tool RIGHT NOW. I once picked up a Snap On ratcheting screwdriver for $10, a $100 MAC flex ratchet for $19, some Snap On waterpump pliers for $2 and a set of Snap On mini cutters ($45 on the website) for $1.

In general, though, all the pawnshops around here want darn near retail for their stuff, too.

My only concern is stolen property, so I only tend to visit the more reputable establishments. That being said, I try to hit as many as possible when I'm in another city. Loveland, CO has a few good ones...

[the intimidator]

hmm What would happen if you did pick up a stolen tool? I cant see anywon being able to prove the socket set or whatever you just bought belongs to them unless they have intialed it or have a copy of the serial number that is even assuming that they can find out you have the tool in you're possesion I myself wouldn't be too concerned abought buying stolen tools from a pawn shop now if you know abought the tools history and you buy it from some guy on the corner then I would be concerned

[stupidjet]

off topic, but i'm fromt he craftsman board too. lol

[Deafautotech]

yeah i am from craftsman club member and i like this website where all people talking general of tools and idea.

[kartracer55]

yeah i am from craftsman club member and i like this website where all people talking general of tools and idea.


Haha yeah I recognized the user name from over there. I post simply as Jim

[milly]

If you would happen to buy a stolen tool from a pawn shop, they would be at fault because they were the ones who bought it first and then resold it. In most cases as long as you have a receipt or bill of sale for the item, you will not be charged with a crime. In this area pawn shops are required to make a photocopy of the sellers drivers license or state I.D. card to verify who the seller is/was.

I have gotten some good deals on tools in the pawn shops. I got several craftsman wrenchs an average sale price of $1.00. I usually look through tool sets that are being sold as a unit. Sometimes there will be a surprise in the pile of tools. I've found Snap On and Mac tools hidden in sets of generic sockets and wrenchs.

[kartracer55]

My only concern is stolen property, so I only tend to visit the more reputable establishments. That being said, I try to hit as many as possible when I'm in another city. Loveland, CO has a few good ones...


Im with The Intimidator.

I really dont care where it came from. The fact of the matter is that the tool was already stolen by somebody then pawned. If you dont buy the tool, somebody else will. Its not like your actually stealing the item... it's already ben stolen and sold to the shop, and nothing is going to change that. This doesnt make you a criminal, because as far as you know they are simply used.

It wouldnt surprise me at all if a few things I have gotten from swap meets are stolen. Whats important is that I didnt steal them, I paid for them, and that I didnt know that they were stolen: I bought them honestly.

Jim

[eschoendorff]

Im with The Intimidator.

I really dont care where it came from. The fact of the matter is that the tool was already stolen by somebody then pawned. If you dont buy the tool, somebody else will. Its not like your actually stealing the item... it's already ben stolen and sold to the shop, and nothing is going to change that. This doesnt make you a criminal, because as far as you know they are simply used.

It wouldnt surprise me at all if a few things I have gotten from swap meets are stolen. Whats important is that I didnt steal them, I paid for them, and that I didnt know that they were stolen: I bought them honestly.

Jim

Yeah, I'm just trying to not be part of the problem. And I avoid the REALLY shady places anyway....

[IntrstlarOvrdrve]

Im with The Intimidator.

I really dont care where it came from. The fact of the matter is that the tool was already stolen by somebody then pawned. If you dont buy the tool, somebody else will. Its not like your actually stealing the item... it's already ben stolen and sold to the shop, and nothing is going to change that. This doesnt make you a criminal, because as far as you know they are simply used.

It wouldnt surprise me at all if a few things I have gotten from swap meets are stolen. Whats important is that I didnt steal them, I paid for them, and that I didnt know that they were stolen: I bought them honestly.

Jim

Yep, thats pretty much how I feel as well. For all I really know, its not stolen anyways..

My only issue with pawn shops is that when I do find good deals, I can't pass them up. Last vacation I found two idencital 1/2 sk sets in cases and paid $20 for one set, and $15 for the other, when I knew I already had a Snap On 1/2 drive set at home...its a problem.

[kartracer55]

Yep, thats pretty much how I feel as well. For all I really know, its not stolen anyways..

My only issue with pawn shops is that when I do find good deals, I can't pass them up. Last vacation I found two idencital 1/2 sk sets in cases and paid $20 for one set, and $15 for the other, when I knew I already had a Snap On 1/2 drive set at home...its a problem.


Ebay them?

[Itzkwik]

Ebay them?
An even better idea would be to list them on the classifieds here first so the rest of us have a chance at a good deal. :thumbup:

[wantedabiggergarage]

I have seen some things on how much stuff in pawn shops is actually stolen, verses how much is identifiable and can be proved. People don't mark their stuff, don't record/picture the stuff, get on drugs, whatever.
I haven't had much luck with pawn shops, but know it's like anything; if you frequent them and they know what your looking for, you will end up with some good deals after a while. However one of the reasons they do charge retail or nearly, is the amount of stuff they do get gotcha'd on, as well as having slow months (people pawning, and no one paying off).
I have had better luck with estate sales and auctions, although I know of at least a few which stolen property has been fenced through.

[Bib Overalls]

I bought a rusted Craftsman 1/2" braker bar at a pawn shop for $2. Took it to Sears and they exchanged it for a new one. Then I told the clerk I already had one and would he give me credit on something else. He said yes so I left with a couple of larger box ends that I needed to fill out a set.

But that only happens once in a lifetime to guys like me.

[wantedabiggergarage]

I got lucky like that once. I took back one of the standard Craftsman ratchets (pear head design). That is 90% of what they use (due to break in's), well the kid pulled out the rebuilts, and in there was a 1/2" flex handle model. I commented, never seen that in the store (normally out), and wished I had one of them. He swapped me, and I took my non used (new just sitting in the drawer) pear head into the shop. I keep that other one around for lawn mower blades.