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What happened in 2008 was all the raw materials companies downsized/closed up shop due to the downturn. Now things are picking back up they haven't come back online yet so supply and demand is kicking in and raw materials are outrageous...

Now I'm really not sure if this would be a deal or not, depends on the types of tools in the boxes: http://austin.craigslist.org/tls/3944464925.html Huge Lot of Mechanics Tools! - $12500 (Bastrop, TX): My father in law passed away a few years back and we inherited his tools. He was a...

Just an anecdote--I get eaten alive by the things, I have always thought I have a 'scent' or something that makes me get bitten more. I have twins, and one of them never gets bit. She will wear no spray and they don't bother her. Her brother though...oh boy. He's just like me and he had 8...

Thanks everyone, I ended up buying the box. It's in really good shape: I had no idea, but one of the toolboxes I have is a Kennedy brand. My dad had given it to me and it had been sitting in the corner as storage for random tools. I noticed it was the same color. It's special since my...

Thanks for all the advice everyone (and the welcome). The price is around $275 for both boxes, he says they are in excellent condition (but I haven't seen them yet). I'm having a bit of hesitation now since it's only 75 more for the much larger box--and I'm not really sure what I would put in...

Trying to figure a fair price for this Kennedy tool box + machinist tool box. It appears to be these two boxes: http://www.alltimetools.com/p-653-kennedy-26-11-drawer-journeyman-machinist-tool-chest.aspx http://www.alltimetools.com/p-684-kennedy-29-7-drawer-rolling-tool-cabinet.aspx I am just...