slopecarver
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To those who say buy it, you are why our country is in the toilet.
The classic question. Should I go into debt?
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Let's reel it in, ok? Comments like that will take a thread from zero to locked in seconds.
Kirbot
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Personally, I would never even consider spending that much on a box, even if I had the money to blow on it.
What exactly is this box going to do better than your current one?
Is that difference really worth $4000?
If your ready to drop 4 grand on something, are you really sure you wan't to spend it on a tool box?
I mean, I could buy a really nice Mg midget for that kind of money.
What exactly is this box going to do better than your current one?
Is that difference really worth $4000?
If your ready to drop 4 grand on something, are you really sure you wan't to spend it on a tool box?
I mean, I could buy a really nice Mg midget for that kind of money.
Moose-LandTran
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Leverage (debt) is a very powerful tool and must be wielded with caution.
In my opinion there are only a couple reason to go into debt:
- buying a house
- education
- to buy a car - if you can't pay off the car in three years you can't afford it.
In my opinion there are only a couple reason to go into debt:
- buying a house
- education
- to buy a car - if you can't pay off the car in three years you can't afford it.
4 Months wages for me.
at the rate we're going £4000 will be like...a million american dollars pretty soon so turn that frown upside down!
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american lockpicker
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Save up and buy it if you truely want it. It will give you lots of time to think and if you change your mind theres no harm done.
"then you're not the kind of guy that should be spending 4 grand on a box just because you're tired of the color on the one you already have."
Lol, ok. Again, it's not just the color. The real driving force here is the fact that I could spend $4000 ( plus interest of course) on a box that sells for $10,000 new. That seems worthy of considering it. Plus the fact that my current box is older, etc. Maybe this is the time for an upgrade? etc. etc. In ten years, what would it be worth compared to my already well used box? Many factors other than the color. ;-)
Lol, ok. Again, it's not just the color. The real driving force here is the fact that I could spend $4000 ( plus interest of course) on a box that sells for $10,000 new. That seems worthy of considering it. Plus the fact that my current box is older, etc. Maybe this is the time for an upgrade? etc. etc. In ten years, what would it be worth compared to my already well used box? Many factors other than the color. ;-)
You say its just 4k. But its not. Its 4k+ your box + the interest. How much is your box worth? How much interest will you pay? This box will likely cost you WAY more than you think.
If you have to ask, then deep down you shouldn't be buying it, but at least you asked before you bought it. If get in the habit of buying things you can't outright afford, you will likely repeat this again and again. Pay cash for things.
With that said, buy the box since our economy greatly relies on people borrowing money. Go for it!
If you have to ask, then deep down you shouldn't be buying it, but at least you asked before you bought it. If get in the habit of buying things you can't outright afford, you will likely repeat this again and again. Pay cash for things.
With that said, buy the box since our economy greatly relies on people borrowing money. Go for it!
Moose-LandTran
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Good for buying from the US, but the cost of living here is already high and is going up. (like 20% sales tax..)
Bowtieguy Are you a Pro or is this for home use?
Full time mechanic.
rapyoke
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Bowtieguy Are you a Pro or is this for home use?
It shouldn't really matter. $4,000 for a different color is a monumentally stupid decision anyway you slice it.
Nope....Thats not a killer deal. If you got to keep your old box, then that would be a killer deal. Either way if you havent outgrown your old box then theres no "need" to upgrade. $4k used boxes can be had all day long and you get to keep your old box.
Personally I like having 2 seperate large boxes (along with all my little ones at home).
Out of curiosity and to get a better idea of the situation:
How much did you purchase your current box for?
How much have you paid on it including interest?
How much is this new box actually going to cost you? Whats the toal $4k plus your current investment?
Personally I like having 2 seperate large boxes (along with all my little ones at home).
Out of curiosity and to get a better idea of the situation:
How much did you purchase your current box for?
How much have you paid on it including interest?
How much is this new box actually going to cost you? Whats the toal $4k plus your current investment?
Moose-LandTran
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*shrugs* It ain't your money he's looking to spend.
UncleJoe
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absolutely. It is called patience. Sometimes I had to wait. With no other debt there is a lot of money left over each month. Put off that $4000 item for awhile and pay cash. You can buy a lot more stuff if you wait. When I get the urge to buy something big that I want I ask myself if my life will be ruined if I don't get that item for a few months or even a year.
Paid cash for items a lot more expensive than $4000. It is all about the choice you decide to make. I choose to wait and I have no problem if someone else decides to use credit, it is their choice and they should be happy with their choice. Now if they ask me what to do my answer will be wait until you can pay cash.
It took time to get here. For years we only did credit for cars and the home. Now we pay cash for new cars and the home is paid off in 26 months. We are looking at a new home in the country when the housing market improves a bit and we will take the money from selling this home and add to it some savings and pay cash for that home. No payments but taxes and utilities and Insurance. It took time to get here but it can be done. If it is not for you that is ok, it is all about choices.
I think you're convincing yourself despite asking for opinions. If that's what makes you happy... whatever. You gotta ask yourself if it's worth it though? In my eyes, absolutely not. 4k is a lot of money for a box, period. 10k is a rip off. That BS about it being a good sale and 10 years down the road and whatever... that's the argument my wife gives me when we're in the mall. Your box, be it 200 dollars or 10,000 dollars, holds tools. It sits there and holds tools. It doesn't give you money. It just... holds... tools. I'm the type of guy who will run a box for 10 years and weld the thing back together when the drawers start falling out and keep on truckin'. Whatever floats your boat, though.
nato
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Are you kidding me???? Wow, some people must have it easy...even without our debt, we probably wodn't be able to do thaat (combined net income for my wife & I).
I haven't added up the total cost of that SO box yet. But, I paid $900 for the macsimizer.
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Then get it you will have a toolbox that you will like better. Since that is what you work with all day you will enjoy your job that much more too.
A quick search pulled this up. Yeah its not 4k but yours isnt either. Its larger, has all the extras, and is red. My point is that more deals will come along.
edit nevermind if you only paid 900 for the mac. Still doesnt sound like a great investment to me but if it makes you happy then by all means spend your money
edit nevermind if you only paid 900 for the mac. Still doesnt sound like a great investment to me but if it makes you happy then by all means spend your money
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lowrider gmc
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Personally, I would never even consider spending that much on a box, even if I had the money to blow on it.
What exactly is this box going to do better than your current one?
Is that difference really worth $4000?
If your ready to drop 4 grand on something, are you really sure you wan't to spend it on a tool box?
I mean, I could buy a really nice Mg midget for that kind of money.
i would take the box over the mg
Chadro
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Why not talk to your MAC man? He may do a real good deal on trade if you just get the same box but in a different color. I couldn't begin to guess what he'd offer but you made be able to trade it off for half of what Snap-On wants and then you can spend the rest on an add on for the new Macsimizer.
I haven't seen an Epiq in person yet but something tells me it is no better then a Macsimizer, I'm sure they're on par with each other.
I haven't seen an Epiq in person yet but something tells me it is no better then a Macsimizer, I'm sure they're on par with each other.
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It blows a Macsimizer away.
rapyoke
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He asked for advice?
i give up.
It's your money, but I would think of all the stuff that $4000 can be used towards.
Kirbot
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Chadro
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From what I hear, they're not that much better then a KRL. The KRL doesn't blow the Macsimizer away so what is it about the Epiq that is so much better?
I hope you have 4000 reasons on why it's better.
Good advice for some of the younger folks on this site.
No, I am not kiding, talk to your financial advisor...
this statement troubles me. does a shinny coat of red paint on your tool box make you more money? or help you do your job in any way?
you know my answer.
if you are really tired of the Mac, first clean it up would help a lot, or trade some mechanical works with a body shop for repainting your box.
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Frank The Plumber
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The only reason I have a pot to piss in is due to the fact that I paid my **** off fast and have never paid interest on a credit card. In my whole life of almost 50 years I may have only shelled out 10K to the man at the Fancy desk. Start knocking down your debt, you no sooner will buy this box than you will be summonsed to the main office and canned or pay cut. I could go a long time with a teal box that was paid for. especially in the year 2011. It has really sucked a midget monkeys lefty so far this year.
buick64203
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Life is short. If its gonna make you happy and you can swing it financially, I say God bless ya! Use it in good health. 
Snap On extended credit is pretty reasonable from what I remember from back in the day. We've all bought things we wanted but didnt need. Ive got 5 cars I dont really need.
Snap On extended credit is pretty reasonable from what I remember from back in the day. We've all bought things we wanted but didnt need. Ive got 5 cars I dont really need.
Chadro
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Its a Snap On thats the only reason needed
I figured that would be your answer lol.
december45
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Nope NOT now.....