My Snap On man said he would make me a deal I can't refuse on a new KRL1023APJJ for $6000. He said he had 5 boxes he had to move out of his storage building. My Mac man said he could make me a deal but not quite as good as Snappie can. He offered me a Triple Bay Lime Green MB1900A-NG Macsimiser Box for $7000 or a MB1350-NG Macsimiser for $5000. All boxes are neon green what I'm looking for. I like the 2 BIG long drawers the Snap On box has but like the looks of the Mac boxes better. I only have 2 weeks to make up my mind on the Mac boxes and the deal is gone, so I don't know what to do. Just like to know what you guys think and maybe a little advice on what you would do. Below are the photo's of the boxes in question.
Boxes what would you guys do?
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Diesel_Crawler
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I am ordering one of the 1033 with a 1203 top. Its nice to know that i don't have to caddy corner any of my longer tools anymore, or chain them to the outside of my box.
If you can get it for 6000$ new, i would take it and run.
Me i am going for the electric orange!
If you can get it for 6000$ new, i would take it and run.
Me i am going for the electric orange!
Diesel-Mech
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I think Mac makes some mighty fine boxes but I would still go with the KRL series Snap-on my self.
Delray
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The Snap On box retails for over $10,000 It sounds like a good deal for $6,000
GT89mustang
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Another vote for the snap on, I think the drawer set-up on that one is the best out of the three. Go with whatever is going to work for you best in the long run.
tankboy_taylor
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Krl 1023 go with the best the first time plus buy the only series of boxes that holds any kind of resale value. its a no brainer
Lookin4'67Galaxieconv
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Go with one of the MAC boxes. I can tell that's what you want.
fordracing200
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go snap on, definitly a better deal on a better box.
Merkava_4
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Do you like Lock 'n Roll or not?
That's the decision breaker right there.
That's the decision breaker right there.
speed bump
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Go play all of them and look at which one you like best/you think your tools will fit in the best.
Merkava_4
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The MB1900 in MAC red would be my choice. 
Joelfke
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honestly i think 6k is outrageous for a toolbox...reguardless of make...id say check your local papers and craigslist...those KRL boxes are going for 2-4k around me in nj...
and as soon as i have 2-4k ima get one myself...
and as soon as i have 2-4k ima get one myself...
Joelfke
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http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36726
example...i dont think this one went past 3k
example...i dont think this one went past 3k
tankboy_taylor
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maybe Im blind or somthing but Im not even sure how this is even a close choice.
the pictures dont lie the SO Krl Box is the best box on the market. hell the mac toolboxes look like snap ons cheaper kra line
the pictures dont lie the SO Krl Box is the best box on the market. hell the mac toolboxes look like snap ons cheaper kra line
Merkava_4
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Why Lime Green?
fordracing200
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haha..ever seen some of the matco boxes? The one called the tooldevil with a devil holding a wrench running painted on it..haha, or some of the gay dedicated snap on ones like with the nascar drivers...sure its fine now, but 5 years from now when bill elliot doesnt drive for mcdonalds anymore...lol
Lookin4'67Galaxieconv
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So Tankboy, which one do you think he should go with...the Snap On box or one of the MAC Boxes?! Because I don't think you said...
Whats wrong with green
With Snappie my dealer has one green, one black, one candy apple red yuck, and 2 royal blue. My next choice would be royal blue.Iron-Iceberg
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Sounds like way to much. Where are you located?
http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/tls/1183171432.html
http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/tls/1183171432.html
krusty the clown
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not even close.........have you ever seen a macsimizer in person? obviously not
i have owned both a 1350 and a 1900 and there is no comparison the the KRA's (i own a kra as well). while i'm not a mac fan the macsimizer is a great toolbox (i actually wish i hadn't traded mine.......i shoulda listened to merk 
).I live in Charleston WV
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fordracing200
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nice box...I do have to ask, do you use sunglasses when you're in its presnece or??
WVU Tuba Dale
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I approve of all things in this thread. That being said, I have the MAC Tech 1000 2 bay and I am very pleased with it. 
GeorgiaHybrid
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fordracing,
It's my one "energy saving device" in the garage. You don't need lights with that sucker in there.... It also helps me keep my farmers tan during the long winter months.
It's my one "energy saving device" in the garage. You don't need lights with that sucker in there.... It also helps me keep my farmers tan during the long winter months.
Merkava_4
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They should make condoms in that color.
tankboy_taylor
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not even close.........have you ever seen a macsimizer in person? obviously not
thats my point most serious techs at least in my area go with a SO KRL... the others wish they had bought one
bry@n
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That is a sceaming deal on the krl box. I would take the royal blue box and run.
Diesel-Mech
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They do.They should make condoms in that color.
SpiderGearsMan
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offer him 4k
cash or charge ?
cash or charge ?
-B-
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6g's will buy a lot of Lista cabinets
krooser
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Buy what YOU want... I think they are both fine boxes.
mattwgrizwald
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I've owned a red Macsimizer 1350 for the last 11 years and it's banged and beat to hell . It was my first really big box I took care of for the first couple years, then let go. that was I want a upgraded tool box maybe a three bay snap on krl1063 or whatever. but how can anyone here 1)afford the payments and the 18% interest from the tool dealers. 2) pay for the whole thing at once All I know is that the sucker rolls, lock's and all ball bearing slides work well heck my Mac man even warrantied my wheels because they wouldn't lock I even spoke about a trade in from the dealers and I was offered $1500. -$2000.00 lame for a box that cost over $8000.00 I guess If I ever did get a new box I really would take care of it this time but it's out of site for me now as times are tough now. btw if like to go green go for it. I personally you wouldn't have to turn the shop lights on to find it
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tankboy_taylor
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thats a very good point there are some sick deals out there. I just saw a nice krl1023 go for $2100 on ebay
Lookin4'67Galaxieconv
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Because it's there and kinda grew on me????
For the deal GH got on this box, that green would be growing on just about all of you!