What's this chest worth?

[RoyBell]

I picked up the HF 44", so I am looking to get rid of my craftsman. It's about 15 years old. I don't see a model like it for sale anymore or online. Basically a 41" chest with a plastic piece on top with little storage areas all around it. Even beer holder indents. The top opens up and has a little more storage under it. Do you guys think $300 is too much? It appears only the larger upper drawer is ball bearing, but the lower drawers open and close fine.

It's a little dusty, but no scratches and I always had mats in the drawers.


2015-10-20_08-54-19 by RoyBelluomini, on Flickr

 

[Davefr]

I think you'll have a tough time getting $300. I'd probably start at $250 and hope for $150-200.

 

[RoyBell]

that is fine too. Just no idea where to start since it seems to be a one-off craftsman design. Can't remember the cost new. Thought it was around $600ish.

 

[Hootbro]

It's used, would not pay more than a $100 for it. Start pushing the $200+ range and I would rather just spend my money at HF for a box.

 

[RoyBell]

I think I will list locally @ $250 and take 150-200 as said above. $100 seems like a steal compared to whats for sale on CL locally.

 

[FJ 432]

I sold the 26" version last week for 75 here in Denver.

 

[MattVette89]

I think I will list locally @ $250 and take 150-200 as said above. $100 seems like a steal compared to whats for sale on CL locally.

I think that's a good plan. I would say $150-200 as well. List for $300 and put OBO, you'll get some emails.

 

[BaMaDuDe87]

I think I will list locally @ $250 and take 150-200 as said above. $100 seems like a steal compared to whats for sale on CL locally.

Just because you see chests listed at a higher price doesn't mean they are moving for that price. Hell I could list my HF 5-drawer for $800 on CL, doesn't mean anyone would take me serious.

 

[FTWingRiders]

Damn.. Wish I was closer. Just the size I need for a tight spot in the shop. The HF 44 is just a bit too big..

 

[Super Sport]

I'd list it up at $300. In my area, I don't think you'd have any trouble getting at least $200 out of it.

 

[DSLTRK]

I think $300 OBO is a fair starting price.

You have the keys and it's in overall good condition. Plus, it's a workstation, which are a bit harder to find than the normal tool boxes.

Offer to help load, anything you can do to sweeten the deal. Include cheapo drawer mats. Even by throwing in a few RP wrenches can make or break a deal. Mention everything positive about it.

Good luck.

 

[1982fxr]

I wouldn't sell that for less than $300. Might bring a sweet trade if u need anything? top+bottom of that brings $600 out here in that shape. ask $350 take $300. Top notch c/s and deep drawer for blow molded cases---2 things hf does not. Some buyers care about those 2 things, some don't.

Some people just need a box and Chi-town is big--time is money. @$150-200 that would not last 60 seconds out here...fwiw

$100-200 in chicago lol

 

[RoyBell]

Oh man.

 

[LB-1911]

Oh man.

Already gone isn't it.......

 

[larryq]

I'd list it up at $300. In my area, I don't think you'd have any trouble getting at least $200 out of it.

Agreed, you could get $300 where I am. Might not be the day you list but that's a nice box. Take pics showing the condition of the box and mention you had liners in them, etc and I bet $250 wouldn't be too difficult to get.

Some casual DIYers see the name 'Craftsman' and assume it's top-shelf. Here at GJ we know it's somewhat more complicated than that.

 

[66354dream]

I was hoping to see a pair of **** !!!

 

[1982fxr]

it's a box not a rack

 

[94_C/1500]

$300 is a fair price for one that size.

 

[dumper]

used HF 42"ers go for $200 around here in Oregon/Washington area, so I would say yours is worth about the same- it has the long top drawer and its black! Actually, a couple of months ago, a guy was selling a like new, with keys, 3 month old HF 42" here. It stayed on cl for a few weeks- not sure if he ever sold it. A couple years ago, that would have been gone in an hour or two!

 

[NUTTSGT]

Once it's gone, it's gone.

Looking at the pics of your garage/shop, you have alot of workbench area. Have you considered (taking the top off if need be) mounting it under one of your benches and setting it up as fastener storage ?

 

[RoyBell]

Once it's gone, it's gone.

Looking at the pics of your garage/shop, you have alot of workbench area. Have you considered (taking the top off if need be) mounting it under one of your benches and setting it up as fastener storage ?

I've thought about it, but I decided to get some racks/bins instead to store my fasteners in.

 

[zkling]

I think you'll have a tough time getting $300. I'd probably start at $250 and hope for $150-200.

If it is anything like their 26" project center, it is a real piece of junk. You would be competing with the husky box with wood top, which I would wager is better built.