Checking Status Of Snap On Roll Cab?

[JDon99]

A local is selling a "new" SO roll cab, I'm interested in buying but I'd like to make sure it is paid for before buying. Seller was hesitant to send me a pick of fge label with the model# and serial#. Can I contact Snap On with the serial number for this?

 

[LB-1911]

Previous thread from 2012 -

I'm in the process of trying to purchase a used KRL1022. I called Snap On to follow up on two serial numbers. One seller claims it's paid for, other one admits to being upside down, but his dealer is willing to take the cash price we agreed on (seller would pinky swear he will go back to the dealer with the cash I hand him).

Snap On tells me they can't look up any info based on serial number, and even if they could, they can't divulge anything since the credit acct doesn't belong to me.

I'm kinda frustrated here. In my limited view, if they don't want to tell me a box is stolen or not paid for, then all I have to go on is the sellers word (and coming from a CL seller, this isn't worth much). I'm not really inclined to do much more to protect a dealer or snap on. It seems like they rely more on the contract with the original purchaser and could care less where the box ends up.

I know a few dealers post on here. Maybe they (or others) could shed some light or would care to share a few thoughts on the subject?

The seller contacted his Snap On guy who contacted Snap On credit and ran a mainframe report on his account.

That pdf was eventually forwarded to me. Basically it's just an account statement that shows the account was paid off years ago, but no mention of the box, serial numbers or anything else.

I threw my hands in the air and said "good 'nuf". Box is in it's new home now. Gotta do some house keeping, tear down the workbench and park the box in it's new home.

 

[JDon99]

Thank you sir!