Kennedy 11 Drawer.

[bubinga]

Kennedy Machinists Chest Tool Box
http://www.ebay.com/itm/122405424705?ul_noapp=true

Starting at $275.00.
I think it's a little High.
What is reasonable for both parties? About $125.00?
I have one in pretty nice shape, Do you think $125.00 on craigslist is too much to expect.
I am trying to raise money to move, but am not having too much luck.
Or if I do sell something, I seem to spend it on household expense, or gas for the car and such.
Thanks,

 

[jakemac]

Every area is different. Around here, they sell anywhere between $50-$125 depending on the buyers. The higher the price, the longer it sits.

 

[rlitman]

Every area is different. Around here, they sell anywhere between $50-$125 depending on the buyers. The higher the price, the longer it sits.

$50?!? LOL

$50 for a Kennedy 520 (7 drawer) is reasonable for one in ok condition.

This is a 52611. $125 is a VERY good price for it, unless it is in truly abysmal condition. List it for $50, and you'll have people from the three nearest states banging down your door.

I picked up a 526 (the next smaller size) plus a middle cabinet (two drawers that sit beneath) for $80 on CL a few years ago. That was listed with tiny thumbnail photos that didn't show that it was in nearly mint condition (I was pleasantly surprised when I got there). I was just fortunate enough to have contacted the seller first. By the time I showed up (within 2 hours of it being listed), the seller told me he had three offers for more than his asking price. As I was putting it in my trunk, his phone rang with another.

 

[bubinga]

Every area is different. Around here, they sell anywhere between $50-$125 depending on the buyers. The higher the price, the longer it sits.

Yeah, well that's generally true.
I wouldn't even bother, but like I said, really trying to get up some money
to help move.
Too many problems with my landlord, Im not even comfortable staying here any longer.
I think I might start at $125.00, see what happens.
I tried to get $200.00 for this one, couldn't even get it.
Someone offered $100.00 but I couldn't go that low.

 

[bubinga]

$50?!? LOL

$50 for a Kennedy 520 (7 drawer) is reasonable for one in ok condition.

This is a 52611. $125 is a VERY good price for it, unless it is in truly abysmal condition. List it for $50, and you'll have people from the three nearest states banging down your door.

I picked up a 526 (the next smaller size) plus a middle cabinet (two drawers that sit beneath) for $80 on CL a few years ago. That was listed with tiny thumbnail photos that didn't show that it was in nearly mint condition (I was pleasantly surprised when I got there). I was just fortunate enough to have contacted the seller first. By the time I showed up (within 2 hours of it being listed), the seller told me he had three offers for more than his asking price. As I was putting it in my trunk, his phone rang with another.

Wow! good Deal. Sounds nice. Thanks,
I'm gonna start at $125.00 I think.
No This in in good shape, Not Mint, But good though.

 

[jakemac]

$50?!? LOL

As I said, every area is different.

I'm gonna start at $125.00 I think.
No This in in good shape, Not Mint, But good though.

I think that would be a good price to start at. If it sells, good. If it doesn't, then it gives you a good starting point to judge your market.

 

[notlob]

I bought a very minty example at an estate sale recently for $60.

 

[HanShotFirst]

The Apprentice chest (520) 7 drawer will go for $50.00 on the low side for a very old one that's still functionally good, but not pretty. To $150 for one that's in very good shape, and includes the keys.

The Journeyman chest like yours (52611) 11 drawer typically goes from $75.00 for an ugly but functionally good chest, to $200 for one that looks nearly new with the keys.

If you're a person who's always in the market for a Kennedy chest, then those guys are the one's who find a near new one for $50.00...but for most people, the prices I listed are more realistic.

 

[rlitman]

The Apprentice chest (520) 7 drawer will go for $50.00 on the low side for a very old one that's still functionally good, but not pretty. To $150 for one that's in very good shape, and includes the keys.

The Journeyman chest like yours (526) 11 drawer typically goes from $75.00 for an ugly but functionally good chest, to $200 for one that looks nearly new with the keys.

If you're a person who's always in the market for a Kennedy chest, then those guys are the one's who find a near new one for $50.00...but for most people, the prices I listed are more realistic.

That's not a 526. The 526 has 8 drawers.

The chest in question is a 52611. This has two more of the thin drawers in the top sides, and one more thin drawer in the bottom full width part than the 526.

http://buykennedy.com/product-category/signature-series/machinists-chest/

520 (20" wide)

526 (26" wide)

52611 (26" wide too, but taller than the 526)

I'd say the low side for a "functional", but not rusty 520 is $30-40ish.

 

[HanShotFirst]

My bad, I changed it. Still, that's the prices I've seen around here, and it's what others machinists I know typically pay for decent Kennedy chests.

What's funny is...everyone who buys an ugly one for $50 or under says they're going to "restore" it...and they never do. Not sure why, would be a pretty easy and fun project. But most people I know are buying a Kennedy chest because they're machinists and they need a chest, rather than just want one. So typically after bought, they're filled and life goes on.

All mine are old ones that I bought typically full of tools. All are functional, some are even good looking. I've re-felted a couple, but never did a full resto on one...I guess if I found the right one I would.

One of these days I'm going to find a really cool vintage Gerstner.

 

[rlitman]

I've restored a handful of things with wrinkle paint. But only in black. Restoring Kennedy boxes just doesn't add up for me, but maybe that's just me.
I have a pristine 526 sitting behind me in my home office over that mid section I mentioned. And a mint 520 at my in-laws, to have tools when I'm there. The 526 in my shop, plus the two 520s are well shop worn. The 52611 (sitting over a red Kennedy bottom box) is better, but still not pretty enough to bring into the house. And then I've got an antique 520 with a "square" corner top (predates the roundover) taking up space.

I have an old Gerstner 7 drawer, and a Union in the same size. Both are in truly awful shape and are simply stored away, but unlike the steel boxes, I have every intention of restoring these wooden wonders.

 

[ducksface]

I posted a picture long ago, but I'll take another and post tomorrow.
I have a very old model in which the center box is actually the same width and depth of the top box.
I never much care about model numbers but I'll post a picture. Some Kennedy guys say there never was such a thing. It's very old and legitimately crusty, but rust free. Personally I love the ones that are shiny with hardened grime.

Fifty bucks for an unbent up 11 drawer is my top limit.

 

[bubinga]

My bad, I changed it. Still, that's the prices I've seen around here, and it's what others machinists I know typically pay for decent Kennedy chests.

What's funny is...everyone who buys an ugly one for $50 or under says they're going to "restore" it...and they never do. Not sure why, would be a pretty easy and fun project. But most people I know are buying a Kennedy chest because they're machinists and they need a chest, rather than just want one. So typically after bought, they're filled and life goes on.

All mine are old ones that I bought typically full of tools. All are functional, some are even good looking. I've re-felted a couple, but never did a full resto on one...I guess if I found the right one I would.

One of these days I'm going to find a really cool vintage Gerstner.

I have a few nice vintage Gerstners. Some didn't come cheap either.
I'll for sure clean the Kennedy up before I post it.

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[bubinga]

I posted a picture long ago, but I'll take another and post tomorrow.
I have a very old model in which the center box is actually the same width and depth of the top box.
I never much care about model numbers but I'll post a picture. Some Kennedy guys say there never was such a thing. It's very old and legitimately crusty, but rust free. Personally I love the ones that are shiny with hardened grime.

Fifty bucks for an unbent up 11 drawer is my top limit.

Yeah, that's cool, but I'll end up keeping it if I can't get at least $100.00 for it.
Considering what they sell for new.
I'll see what happens.
I thought I'd gave more interest in my Union, but I didn't.

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[Rickster]

As said above, pricing is dependent on your location. When I was in the Detroit area where these tool boxes are everywhere you can get decent ones for $50 and under.

I have to say I don't like these boxes because of their tiny drawer pulls. That may be just me and big hands but I've searched through hundreds of these (not exaggerating) at garage/estate sales and they are hard on the finger tips when the drawers are loaded down.

 

[davethorik]

I have to say I don't like these boxes because of their tiny drawer pulls. That may be just me and big hands but I've searched through hundreds of these (not exaggerating) at garage/estate sales and they are hard on the finger tips when the drawers are loaded down.

I worked out of a 526 for 7 years in a machine shop. I've found the best way to grab the little drawers is to make the ok sign and grab the sides of the pulls with thumb and forefinger. My biggest gripe with these kennedy boxes is when the lid is resting down, you have to raise it a bit to clear the pins from hitting the top 2 drawers. My 526 has 2 scratches on the tops of these drawers from that.

 

[fatfillup]

One thing you (and I) are fighting is the smallish audience who would buy a machinists box. I have several in stock priced fairly and they move slowly. I don't have many machinists come through my shop, just mechanics and they tend to be equipment and big truck mechanics so they have little interest in Kennedy's. Plus CL tends to attract plenty of low ballers.

If you do CL, leave a little wiggle room on your price and you may get lucky.

 

[TheEuronater]

I sold one for around $180 I believe. Sold in like 3 or 4 days.

 

[bubinga]

I worked out of a 526 for 7 years in a machine shop. I've found the best way to grab the little drawers is to make the ok sign and grab the sides of the pulls with thumb and forefinger. My biggest gripe with these kennedy boxes is when the lid is resting down, you have to raise it a bit to clear the pins from hitting the top 2 drawers. My 526 has 2 scratches on the tops of these drawers from that.

I hate that on my Gerstner's too.

I sold one for around $180 I believe. Sold in like 3 or 4 days.

Wow I'd love to get $180.00 for it, don't think that's gonna happen.
Far as wiggle room, ok, maybe I'll start at $150.00.

 

[bubinga]

I hate that on my Gerstner's too.

Wow I'd love to get $180.00 for it, don't think that's gonna happen.
Far as wiggle room, ok, maybe I'll start at $150.00.

Well, did end up selling for $125.00 to a tool and die maker, so I think it went to a good home.
She was also a nice young lady, and a nice looking lady at that.
I think she was pleased with it.
Thanks,

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[Aqua-Andy]

What is the love with these boxes? As stated before the tiny drawer pulls are awful. Why not just use any regular top chest? Am I missing something?

 

[Murphy4570]

What is the love with these boxes? As stated before the tiny drawer pulls are awful. Why not just use any regular top chest? Am I missing something?

Kennedy makes machinist toolboxes. Felt-lined drawers to safely store sensitive measurement equipment.

Machinists do not use mechanic toolboxes, by and large. They use Kennedy, Gerstner, Union, et cetera. Do not call them "mechanics" as they will get offended.

 

[jeeper46]

When I was a Diemaker Apprentice and Journeyman, we ALL had Kennedy boxes. The machinist boxes sat on the shelf over our workbenches, and they were strictly for precision measuring tools-mikes, indicators, etc. No one kept hand tools in them-we all had a Kennedy bottom box (that had been "wrapped" by the Sheet Metal guys) for all the rest of our stuff.
A previous commenter mentioned how they are all over in the Detroit area-my local used tool shop has at least 6 or 7 for sale-they don't seem to move very fast. The auto companies aren't making apprentices like they used to, so there's not much of a market for them.
My Dad collected and restored the wooden machinist chests-he kept his knife collections in them. The wood drawers are perfect for protecting knives. After he passed away, we sold quite a few of those boxes at a local gunshow, and they sold quickly (we kept the best ones for ourselves, but he really had a bunch of them!

 

[bubinga]

What is the love with these boxes? As stated before the tiny drawer pulls are awful. Why not just use any regular top chest? Am I missing something?

Kennedy makes machinist toolboxes. Felt-lined drawers to safely store sensitive measurement equipment.

Machinists do not use mechanic toolboxes, by and large. They use Kennedy, Gerstner, Union, et cetera. Do not call them "mechanics" as they will get offended.

She said She liked Kennedy. She has a little 7 drawer, and it was getting too full, so she found this. She really liked it, I actually liked it too, But need the space and money right now, So it was win/win.
They are a nicely made box.

 

[bubinga]

When I was a Diemaker Apprentice and Journeyman, we ALL had Kennedy boxes. The machinist boxes sat on the shelf over our workbenches, and they were strictly for precision measuring tools-mikes, indicators, etc. No one kept hand tools in them-we all had a Kennedy bottom box (that had been "wrapped" by the Sheet Metal guys) for all the rest of our stuff.
A previous commenter mentioned how they are all over in the Detroit area-my local used tool shop has at least 6 or 7 for sale-they don't seem to move very fast. The auto companies aren't making apprentices like they used to, so there's not much of a market for them.
My Dad collected and restored the wooden machinist chests-he kept his knife collections in them. The wood drawers are perfect for protecting knives. After he passed away, we sold quite a few of those boxes at a local gunshow, and they sold quickly (we kept the best ones for ourselves, but he really had a bunch of them!

I sort of collect/restore the wooden ones too.