Craigslist SUX...kinda!

[GSSFC]

Why does it sux? Well I thought I was all set with my tool collection. Had pretty much everything I needed to do the kind of work I do in my shop. BUT, my toolbox was completely filled. I couldn't fit anything else in it, and often the doors would get stuck closed because they were overfilled.

So following my rule of never buy anything new...I have been looking for a new (used) toolbox.

Here is what I found. It is a MAC, and it was only $500. Now for the problem. I now realize I don't have enough tools!

Here's the pic compared to my old one, and my "helper" who has a new toolbox now!

Tim

 

[Nealcrenshaw]

Great score!! And remember you can never have enough tools,everytime i tell myself i have enough tools i always buy more.

Oh and Craigslists rules,I love not having to pay shipping costs.

 

[Uncle Buck]

Judging from the size difference of those two boxes you are going to have to buy a lot of tools for a very long time to outgrow the new box! BTW: Great price on the new box ther **** boy!

 

[snapmom]

My problem is, that I have run out of room for another box, and the ones I have are full. , oh well, hubbies truck may need to go outside.

 

[GSSFC]

In the last 6 month or so I have had great luck with Craigslist.

Hobart Beta-Mig 200 $250 (works awesome)
Hypertherm PowerMax 600 plasma cutter $400
Shop Crane $FREE
48" Commercial walk-behind mower $300
2 Place galvanized snowmobile trailer $50

I have also sold a bunch of stuff too, it's be great. The best thing is the ads are free and the viewing audience is local, unlike eBay.

Tim

 

[bmwpower]

Someone must have been pretty desperate to sell that for $500...wow.

 

[GSSFC]

Judging from the size difference of those two boxes you are going to have to buy a lot of tools for a very long time to outgrow the new box! BTW: Great price on the new box ther **** boy!

Well I had shevles and benches and peg board full of tools that wouldn't fit, but I have to admit, I probably have 6 drawers with nothing in them.

I feel badly on some of these purchases. I know times are tough for a lot of people. But they advertised it, and if I didn't buy someone else would have. The sellers are usually happy to get the money to pay off a bill, even though they know they are losing money on what they are selling.

Tim

 

[jake00]

looks like you stole that...LOL

 

[gsport]

i've been watching CL for a couple of weeks now, looking for tools and rollaway cabnet
GREAT find on the MAC...

 

[GSSFC]

Now I am on the search for some sets of used tools. I worked out in the shop this afternoon and spend more time opening drawers than working. I have had that old box since high school and I knew where every single thing was. Now I have to play the "find-it" game!

Tim

 

[hguerrero]

wow, you stole that box, no way you paid $500!

 

[rocketman]

looks like you stole that...LOL

Actually the guy he bought it from probably stole it!

Think it's paid for??

 

[GSSFC]

Actually the guy he bought it from probably stole it!

Think it's paid for??

If it was newer I might be concerned. I don't think someone could still owe money on a box this old? He made the ad pretty public. Shop he was at, phone number, and seemed like a decent guy when I met him. I doubt it was stolen.

Tim

 

[rocketman]

Makes sense... needed cash REALLY BAD I suppose. Been there myself.

 

[Broncoholic]

wow, you stole that box, no way you paid $500!

Hot Box, Nice score

 

[hguerrero]

i'll give you $510 for it and we'll keep this "stolen box" as our little secret.

 

[Shocker]

MB1700, nice find.