Used Matco 72". Worth $1700?

[yjWrangler]

Just as I feel I'm outgrowing my old Snap-On stack, this big boy shows up on a friend's Snap-On driver's truck. Obviously was a trade in that he's asking $1700 for. I'm really not sure what the Matcos go for, but this seems like a good price 72 inches wide, 24 deep. In pretty good shape, needs a cleaning up. Would definitely give me a ton of room to grow in to.

What's a man to do?

 

[Ign]

Do you have more info? 4S, 5S etc? I’m not knowledgeable enough to tell from the pics.

If a 4S I’d say, eh probably. If 5 or 6 I’d say definitely.

But IME boxes are as regional as cars or machine tools. Here someone would put that on CL for $5k.........and keep re-listing it for 2 years.

 

[yjWrangler]

Do you have more info? 4S, 5S etc? I’m not knowledgeable enough to tell from the pics.

It's one of the old "Pro-Formance" ones, guess it's equivalent to the 4S

 

[Htscheg]

I just recently traded in my Pro performance box, as you can no longer get parts for them from Matco, my driver could not get me any new slides as mine were pretty well gummed up, and to top it off, one of my wheels rotted off so I traded it in.

 

[Unruh]

Seems like boxes go for different prices in different areas. Out here by Seattle that would be a "You ****" deal. I've been looking for a box around $1500 and can't find anything close to that size.

 

[kythri]

Seems like boxes go for different prices in different areas. Out here by Seattle that would be a "You ****" deal. I've been looking for a box around $1500 and can't find anything close to that size.

Likewise here in Oregon - 72" x 24" truck-brand boxes are never offered at that kind of price.

 

[Mhyde52]

Good solid old box. If the slides are good, it would be a great box, not at $1700 though. Maybe $1300-$1500.

 

[Mike.ASC]

That's a good deal.....

 

[Ji m]

That's a good deal.....

I think so too,
I'd buy it.

 

[speedfreek1210]

Would probably go for over 2 here in central Maryland.


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[Mr_B]

Looks pretty clean, the older matco 2 and 3 bays at 24" sell pretty cheap at times (30" 3 bays hold better money used), I had them under 1K but not as clean as that one looks from pics.
If it nicely clean and straight and drawers run and close in alignment as should it worth sensible money of say 1,500bucks, would want pay 1,200-1,300 myself but if really want one and it decent a bit more not going hurt .

 

[ptgarcia]

Definitely a you **** deal around here.

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[Trey T]

theres a lot of room to negotiates.

24" depth are considered homeowners stuff and theyre dime-a-dozen. a good tool box generally have large footprints (drawer square footage) and not volume.

 

[kythri]

theres a lot of room to negotiates.

24" depth are considered homeowners stuff and theyre dime-a-dozen. a good tool box generally have large footprints (drawer square footage) and not volume.

Nonsense. It's only recently that 24" deep boxes have come down in price to even be remotely affordable.

The vast majority of "homeowner" grade stuff is 18"-20" deep.

$1700 for a 72" x 24" MATCO brand box is a VERY good deal in most locales. By no means am I advising against haggling, but claims that the box isn't worth that are pretty ridiculous.

If that box was local, I'd have to be fighting off 20 other people who would have already been all over that offer.

 

[Trey T]

youre right Gladiator was the only afforadble 24" depth for many years but things changed in the last several yrs.

"homeowner" isnt appropriate; maybe it should be categorized as "prosumer" (between consumer and pro) but still they are a dime-a-dozen in comparison to the 30" depth boxes. you can find 24" depth everywhere. two locations i.e.:

1.HD
2.http://www.strictlytoolboxes.com

 

[Mr_B]

24" older matco's 2 or 3 bay alway been pretty cheap, they a hidden gem and generally don't get same attention as snappy thus making a killer buy .

 

[rmsg0040]

If you cant get parts for the box, I would pass

 

[Wamsutta]

That's a 4S box and it's not worth $1700. If it was a 5S or 6S, then yes.

 

[Mikeske]

Offer the dealer $1100.00 and then go from there. True out here near Seattle everything is more expensive but different parts of the US prices will be different.

 

[SunsetsAndFriends]

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[Mastermind]

Not a bad deal, but not a great one. Decent box, might last ya a long time, but not as big as it looks on the truck. Short for a guy like me, at 6'5", but worth thinking about.

 

[Lassen Forge]

Look it over close... the Pro-formance boxes were pretty awesome, but some had issues (as you can tell above)... if it's 110%, then it's a lifetime box. We had 2 in the work van, real old school beasts, and they NEVER gave one lick of trouble. Never.

Saying that, my cohort at G&T had one, and it had issues with drawer rollers.... led me to believe, the good ones kicked a$$, the bad ones needed work,but all in all, if it's a good one, it's an excellent one.

 

[WittHay]

theres a lot of room to negotiates.

24" depth are considered homeowners stuff and theyre dime-a-dozen. a good tool box generally have large footprints (drawer square footage) and not volume.

I believe the Matco is similar to the Armstrong 16-790. That box is 74 x 25 and weighs 820 lbs. Definitely not a homeowners box. Not a common box as the usual depth for a triple bay is 30"

International makes a heavy duty Canadian made box thats 73 x 24 1/2

 

[woody 73]

Had I seen that box for that price I could have not got my wallet out fast enough, around here you would be fighting off the pack of wolves banging down your doors for that price.

 

[kythri]

youre right Gladiator was the only afforadble 24" depth for many years but things changed in the last several yrs.

"homeowner" isnt appropriate; maybe it should be categorized as "prosumer" (between consumer and pro) but still they are a dime-a-dozen in comparison to the 30" depth boxes. you can find 24" depth everywhere. two locations i.e.:

1.HD
2.http://www.strictlytoolboxes.com

So, out of curiosity, is a KRL722 a "prosumer" box as well, since it's only 24" deep?

 

[Aqua-Andy]

Well I worked for over 20 years with a "prosumer" box and a Craftsman next to it. Size does not make a box prosumer, quality and construction does. For the OP's question I would be hesitant about purchasing a box that old that you may not be able to get slides for. I have a Matco 5s (edit: oops, it's an 8525)that I purchased new in 1996. Last year I decided I was done with the sticky slides so I started removing draws to clean the slides. Well more than half the slides had ball bearings falling out and were not going to go back together. Being that I purchased this box new I figured what the hay and gave Matco a call. After some questions, model and serial numbers, two weeks later UPS dropped off three very heavy boxes at my door. I priced out these slides If I would have to purchase them and it was well over the 1K mark. So a box that old I would check things very thoroughly or you could be into a lot of money for replacement parts, if they are even available.

 

[Mr_B]

I really like the old 75 and 85 series matco boxes, one of my first used boxes was a 7525 and liked it so much bought another used and repainted outer panels in the blue to bring them back to tidy order and got stainless sheet cut and bent for tops.
Slides are biggest issue for older Matco but big plus is prices you can find them for if keep looking and hit a seller quick . If that 3 bay could be had at about 1,500 and all slides good and overall it tidy then can't go far wrong . If bit scruffy or less perfect slides it worth maybe 1K . Some people seem willing pay high figures for old used boxes even when condition bit poor and as said by others some areas seem have the demand thus prices vary state to state . What it worth to you is the real answer of price .

 

[Mhyde52]

That's a 4S box and it's not worth $1700. If it was a 5S or 6S, then yes.

It's not a 4s, its a ProFormance Series. Already been established that it's pre-4s-5s-6s.

 

[Mhyde52]

youre right Gladiator was the only afforadble 24" depth for many years but things changed in the last several yrs.

"homeowner" isnt appropriate; maybe it should be categorized as "prosumer" (between consumer and pro) but still they are a dime-a-dozen in comparison to the 30" depth boxes. you can find 24" depth everywhere. two locations i.e.:

1.HD
2.http://www.strictlytoolboxes.com

Umm, naah. Lets do this right:

It's an OLDER pro quality tool box. Period.

Yes, pro quality and lesser quality boxes are available in deeper depths now.

Does not change where this box ranks in the world. If one were to exist and you were given a choice between a brand new Matco ProFormance 72x24", and a brand new 72x24" china special from HD or strictly, what would be everyones pick on here?

 

[toolman9w]

Killer deal around here.

 

[Boneebone]

I really like the old 75 and 85 series matco boxes, one of my first used boxes was a 7525 and liked it so much bought another used and repainted outer panels in the blue to bring them back to tidy order and got stainless sheet cut and bent for tops.
Slides are biggest issue for older Matco but big plus is prices you can find them for if keep looking and hit a seller quick . If that 3 bay could be had at about 1,500 and all slides good and overall it tidy then can't go far wrong . If bit scruffy or less perfect slides it worth maybe 1K . Some people seem willing pay high figures for old used boxes even when condition bit poor and as said by others some areas seem have the demand thus prices vary state to state . What it worth to you is the real answer of price .

The 75 and 85 series are the predecessors to the current 6S Series boxes in size, build quality and construction.

The 75 and 85 series were Matco's flagship box before they changed the series name to the 6S.

I bought a used black 7525 in very good condition about 4 years ago for $1500.

It was built in 1999, and last year I wanted to add a hutch to it. I spoke to my Matco rep and he confirmed with the factory that any 25" add on for the current 6S box would fit perfectly.

I ordered a 6S Hutch with a stainless steel top and hutch guard and it fit perfectly on top.

I eventually would like to add a side locker to store the many Infinium cordless power tools with case that I have.

You can't go wrong with a used Matco box, as the 75 and 85 series can be interchangeable with any 6S box add on if you decide later on to expand it.

 

[Boneebone]

Umm, naah. Lets do this right:

It's an OLDER pro quality tool box. Period.

Yes, pro quality and lesser quality boxes are available in deeper depths now.

Does not change where this box ranks in the world. If one were to exist and you were given a choice between a brand new Matco ProFormance 72x24", and a brand new 72x24" china special from HD or strictly, what would be everyones pick on here?

Personally before I bought my older used Matco box I looked at numerous offerings, including Harbor Fright, Crapsman and the big Home Improvement stores and I wasn't impressed by their material and construction.

I would've rather spend a few extra dollars for a used tool truck box, and now that I own one, I have no regrets when I compare them to the Made in China variety.

 

[Wesley B]

I have an older matco box. I've been wanting to get rid of it since I bought it. The dimensions are good, but the locking mechanisms on these boxes absolutely ****. With weight(tools) in the drawers you can easily bend or break the locking tabs on the back of the drawers, and then they open right up.

 

[Trey T]

So, out of curiosity, is a KRL722 a "prosumer" box as well, since it's only 24" deep?

If all you're doing is to poke holes in an a statement, then you've won!

The objective is that there are a lot of room to negotiates. Please don't get side-tracked; that's trolling!!!

 

[Aqua-Andy]

If all you're doing is to poke holes in an a statement, then you've won!

The objective is that there are a lot of room to negotiates. Please don't get side-tracked; that's trolling!!!

I think what kythri is getting at is the statement is one big hole. Calling a tool box "consumer", "Prosumer" or what ever by just looking at draw depth is just ridiculous. It honestly sounds like something an armchair tool polishing warrier came up with.

 

[kythri]

Not trolling, just trying to figure out why a 24" depth signifies it as a "prosumer" box, considering that it's an incredibly popular size for truck brands, which are not sold as "prosumer" level gear (and, until the past couple years, truck boxes were pretty much the only 24" deep game in town).

Quite frankly, the size of the toolbox does not have any direct application on it's suitability for pro use vs. homeowner use (or anywhere in between). It is but one of several factors to consider when buying a box, and most of those other factors are more important in determining the suitability to "pro" use.

 

[Radio Flyer]

I currently have that box. It listed in the $3200-$3500 area. Bought it new for around $2700. I use it in a shop daily. Slides have been OK, but the plastic "chrome" handles peel and stick right into my fingers.

It was an "entry level" 3 bay box at the time. Standard drawer configuration, cheaper wheels, and round style locks.

I use the top drawer for commonly used wrenches and sockets, but that leaves nowhere to store pry bars and such. Second large drawer wasn't offered then.

Also 3 bay is way harder to move around the shop than a 2 bay if it matters.

I thought the model # was 4735

 

[Aqua-Andy]

Actually I preferred my 16" draw depth craftsman stack over my 24" drawer depth Matco for "professional" use. When you are opening and closing drawers all day I hated the large heavy draws of the matco. Yes the drawers glide easily but that is a lot of inertia to get going and to stop every time you open a drawer.

 

[yjWrangler]

but the plastic "chrome" handles peel and stick right into my fingers.

Probably why somebody painted them black on this one