what would you pay for a kra-65c?

sk farmer · Dec 10, 2012

a kra-65c is the little metal hand box that several of us have, i have seen them sell for 300+ dollars and rarely can be found for less than 100. usual price is 150-200 on ebay and they have not been made for approx. 10 years.

three questions, if you could buy a very similar but not identical new box what would you be willing to pay?

second, what would be a fair retail price to ask for one?

third, would you really buy one? example, if you said i would buy one for 50 dollars would you realy buy one or is it just talk.

i will post pics of mine shortly but please post pics of any you may have so people know what they are.

JeremyManning · Dec 10, 2012

$75, I think it is a ridiculous that they go for $300 on ebay, not to say that if I had one that I got cheap i would definitely sell for profit.

JoeyMitch · Dec 10, 2012

I would personally pay $50-$75. I am cheap considering I got a KRA-21G for $20 at a yard sale. lol

RV77 · Dec 10, 2012

I would pay $100 tops...It is a cool toolbox I would buy it off of you but it have to be in great shape.

burgie · Dec 10, 2012

Nice little toolbox!!!

hay seed · Dec 10, 2012

Send it to china to have it copyed.

sk farmer · Dec 10, 2012

Creeping-Death said:
I would pay $100 tops...It is a cool toolbox I would buy it off of you but it have to be in great shape.

it is in great shape but not for sale. thanks for the offer though. :thumbup:

sk farmer · Dec 10, 2012

hay seed said:
Send it to china to have it copyed.

but that doesn't tell me what it would be worth to you?

DSLTRK · Dec 10, 2012

sk farmer said:
three questions, if you could buy a very similar but not identical new box what would you be willing to pay?

second, what would be a fair retail price to ask for one?

third, would you really buy one? example, if you said i would buy one for 50 dollars would you realy buy one or is it just talk.

1. Not over $50. It's way small.
2. IDK, i'd put it on feebay and let 'em go wild.
3. NO, it's useless to me, especially when one can go into a Home Depot, buy a heavy plastic one that wont rust, chip or dent, has a lifetime warranty and only for $20.

bry@n · Dec 10, 2012

I'd pay $100 for the heck of it. It would be something I would keep my wifes tools in./

nine4gmc · Dec 10, 2012

I would not pay more than $20 for basically a locking cash box with snap on logo.

hay seed · Dec 10, 2012

nine4gmc said:
I would not pay more than $20 for basically a locking cash box with snap on logo.

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sk farmer · Dec 10, 2012

nine4gmc said:
I would not pay more than $20 for basically a locking cash box with snap on logo.

who said it would say snap-on on the lid? would it still be worth 20 bucks if it did not?

if you think it is just locking cashbox you are wrong. i have a locking casbox and it is nothing like that. no cashbox i have ever seen has a sliding tray and compartments sized for sockets. the generaly are pretty flimsy with odd sized plastictray and compartment shaped like bills. :spit:

i have also seen plenty of cheap plastic tool boxes. most of them ****, waste piles of space and disintegate in the cold. not too many plastic boxes give you any pride in ownership and comparing this to a plastic box is not apples to apples.

DSLTRK · Dec 10, 2012

sk farmer said:
who said it would say snap-on on the lid? would it still be worth 20 bucks if it did not?

if you think it is just locking cashbox you are wrong. i have a locking casbox and it is nothing like that. no cashbox i have ever seen has a sliding tray and compartments sized for sockets. the generaly are pretty flimsy with odd sized plastictray and compartment shaped like bills.

i have also seen plenty of cheap plastic tool boxes. most of them ****, waste piles of space and disintegate in the cold. not too many plastic boxes give you any pride in ownership and comparing this to a plastic box is not apples to apples.

I'm comparing apples to value. You buy a tool box to store tools. I've never had problems with the plastic boxes you speak of, dropped one from an 80 foot tower and no damage.

sk farmer · Dec 10, 2012

i would love to see you start a thread on a loaded home depot plastic box being dropped 80 feeet with absolutely no damage. it sounds like a stretch but i could be wrong. i have no interestin owning a plastic box and you have none in a box like this so i guess it's a draw.

i am trying to guage interest and value in this type of product so let's stick with this type of box for our discussion.

Mastermind · Dec 10, 2012

so you're wondering if you bent up some steel, tacked it together and had it powdercoated what someone would pay for it? i would say $40 would be pushing it. not alot of interest myself.

mvptrukin · Dec 10, 2012

I always liked those boxes but never bought one from SO. I would pay $100 if of the same quality and mfg.in USA. Don't know where people find those super plastic boxes but most I have mistakenly bought turned out to be POS!

ricleh · Dec 10, 2012

I have 3 KR65's. I think I would pay $125 for a new one of similar quality. I find these little toolboxes very handy.

sk farmer · Dec 10, 2012

ricleh said:
I have 3 KR65's. I think I would pay $125 for a new one of similar quality. I find these little toolboxes very handy.

interesting statement. i don't think people realize how handy they are and how much they will hold. thanks for the input.

how much would you pay for an import?

ricleh · Dec 10, 2012

To me the word import doesn't automatically mean junk. I have a lot of imported tools and tool storage equipment that is top quality. I would pay $125 for a good quality small toolbox like the KR65 and the COO isn't my highest priority. I would certainly like to get something made in the USA, but I don't think that is going to happen.

mmack66 · Dec 10, 2012

sk farmer said:
who said it would say snap-on on the lid? would it still be worth 20 bucks if it did not?

if you think it is just locking cashbox you are wrong. i have a locking casbox and it is nothing like that. no cashbox i have ever seen has a sliding tray and compartments sized for sockets. the generaly are pretty flimsy with odd sized plastictray and compartment shaped like bills.

i have also seen plenty of cheap plastic tool boxes. most of them ****, waste piles of space and disintegate in the cold. not too many plastic boxes give you any pride in ownership and comparing this to a plastic box is not apples to apples.

You did, in the thread title.

If you are planning on manufacturing a similar box, and are trying to gauge interest and/or determine a price, the thread title should have read "how much would you pay for a box similar to a kra-65c?"

cide1 · Dec 10, 2012

I have one in pretty good condition, but definitely used before and continues to be used. It is missing the lock. I offered it for sale for $150, and was told that was too high. I think it would move easily at $100, but at that price I would rather keep it.

sk farmer · Dec 10, 2012

mmack66 said:
You did, in the thread title.

If you are planning on manufacturing a similar box, and are trying to gauge interest and/or determine a price, the thread title should have read "how much would you pay for a box similar to a kra-65c?"

well i went back and read the first post and the title. i don't see any where in the title the mention of a brand. i am testing the water for an individual who has interest in developoing a box similar to the one mentioned. if there is interest people will respond and so far the response looks good. we seem to be getting the response i was hoping for. this type of box is not for everyone and it may be a niche product but then every product must fit in some sort of niche.

Packard V8 · Dec 11, 2012

sk farmer said:
a kra-65c is the little metal hand box that several of us have, i have seen them sell for 300+ dollars and rarely can be found for less than 100. usual price is 150-200 on ebay

The reason they're scarce is they were priced so high they didn't sell in quantity when they were in production.

The reason they bring big bucks today is because they're scarce.

See a pattern here?

jack vines

sk farmer · Dec 11, 2012

Packard V8 said:
The reason they're scarce is they were priced so high they didn't sell in quantity when they were in production.

The reason they bring big bucks today is because they're scarce.

See a pattern here?

jack vines

i absolutely see a pattern and understand it. that is why i am testing the waters on wether demand would be there for a similar box at a more reasonable cost. for those that want a box with a certain name on the lid or from a certain era then the price is justified. for those that want a durable, compact box like that for every day use, there is not another option currently available. there is a very good chance that a reproduction of this box could be made and at a fraction of the cost. that leaves the question, what price makes these justifiable to the tool user who wants or needs one?

jaysonb · Dec 11, 2012

I think if it was a decent copy, and was sturdy, I would pay about $40-$50. I would buy one for sure, I have always wanted one of these small boxes, it is amazing the stuff you can fit in one.

TMN22 · Jun 12, 2013

Any new progress on this feeler or is this dead in the water?

cool_as_crap · Apr 10, 2017

Sorry to bump an old *** thread but i'd pay $40-$50 for an import, maybe up to $100 for quality made in USA.
SK Farmer, have you looked in to kickstarter or some other similar site? That'd be the easiest way to get both demand and commitment.

I'm sure if it was nice enough you'd be able to sell them easy, seems like everyone wants a kra-65. Used beat up ones go for over $150 on ebay.
And people like me dgaf if it says ******** or not.

JimNC · Nov 4, 2017

Wow, literally bought a KRA 65B in near mint condition for $20 about an hour ago. Had no idea what it was worth, very heavy and sturdy little box for sure. Not sure that I’d go $100 for one.

NYBODYMAN · Nov 4, 2017

JimNC said:
Wow, literally bought a KRA 65B in near mint condition for $20 about an hour ago. Had no idea what it was worth, very heavy and sturdy little box for sure. Not sure that I’d go $100 for one.

There going for good money on ebay. Right now there is one at $109 (just listed) and its missing the key and looks like it has been painted. Even has paint on the chrome handle.

what would you pay for a kra-65c?

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