Building a toolbox

[jrsmyd]

For those of you who have a toolbox you ordered from a tool truck brand, did you order it through your tool truck guy, online or over the phone? Did you feel like you got a great deal? Did you get a free trial with a loaner? Is it common to finance? I don't see how one couldn't when boxes cost as much or more than some cars which is crazy IMO, but I still think they are badass and the centerpiece of a mechanics prized possessions.

Matco has a nifty toolbox configurator on their website, and is the brand I would like to own given my favorite hand tools are Matco. I configured a Matco 6 triple bay box 46"H x 76.5"W x 28"D in white of course (thanks Warmpancakes for inspiring me to post this) and customized it for what I would like. Price of this configuration is over $13,000.00 after tax and not sure of delivery charges.

That's some serious coin and anything bigger will only go up in price (I've seen boxes on here that dwarf what I built). I can't imagine paying full retail though, so what experience do you have in ordering your box? Get a hefty discount?

I'm not pulling the trigger anytime soon on this and won't for a long time, but I am in the transition phase of my life working towards a new career and a career in the automotive field is calling my name.

I appreciate any helpful feedback with those who have experience with this.

 

[BearCuda]

I've owned 4 newer professional boxes now (currently have two). I never actually looked over options to order one. They were always cool ones the truck guy had on his truck. I paid a lot for the first Matco box in finance price but it was my first big box experience. I ended up having to get rid of that one and years later got a beat up large old MAC box that was a trade in to the Snap On guy.
Got a good deal on it and had it for several years until I upgraded to a newer and medium Snap On box. I got a fair deal with trade in. I upgraded again about a year ago to my current Epiq Snap On box. For the trade in price and agreed new price of the new box, I couldn't say no. I've financed each time through the truck guy, but this isn't always the best way to do it. Finance charge is pretty high. You'd be better off putting it on a low interest credit card if you can afford to. Or pay cash outright of course.