Date this C-Man Chest and roller.
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Should be a "steal" at $75-125 since the paint is even and all the drawers are present. Despite the obvious surroundings, that 80-90's CM is just in the way of progress and needs a new good home storing your tools or as an overflow unit.
The top is a base model/homeowner unit from the '80s or '90s. If you look carefully, you'll see the slots for the external lock bars.
Can't tell on the bottom unit. At best this is a $100 top and bottom in mint condition with the keys and all lock bars, not a dime more in my book.
You can get the old school internal lock bar units for about the same money.
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maddawg1952
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K , I called and offered $85 , He said he was firm at $250 I said no thanks and have a nice day. I didn't even haggle, only even looked at the ad because it was 5 miles away. I'm looking for something for my brother so he'll give me back my red and grey 3 drawer roller
I bought two vintage Craftsmans (real vintage Craftsmans that you've seen on this forum) and cleaned them up for less than that. That's a $100 on a good day for that.
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maddawg1952
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So today I found this instead. $40 or BRO Left an email for the seller waiting for a reply
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djjsr
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Both of those pieces are the lightweight cheapest models. I doubt that he paid much more than the $250 he's asking. If he bought them on sale, it was probably less.
The one you just posted is also a lightweight but it's certainly worth 40 bucks.
The one you just posted is also a lightweight but it's certainly worth 40 bucks.
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maddawg1952
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Yep $40 is all I'd pay , I'm trying to get out of this as easy as possible, swap the cheap homeowner version to my brother who's been using my red and gray 3 drawer for awhile. He isn't into anything special it's just for a stand and drawers for a scroll saw. * Update, missed out on it, I was the second caller, the search continues.
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taumac
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I would just go buy him a $100 HF 4 drawer cart and get your stuff back.
How much do you like said brother?
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maddawg1952
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My Brother has issues , and is difficult to deal with. So after numerous attempts to bargain, trade or down right buy him a new box . And my only other alternative would more than likely not have a good ending . I give up. And I'll just look for another 3 drawer gray red to complete my older stack. I know it won't be the one my Father bought me, but I can live with that. The search continues on craigslist Ebay and the GJ classifieds
taumac
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Understanding that your brother has issues but now that we know that your father bought that for you then it holds more sentimental value. I have many tool boxes all each have a story and each has its own value to me. I have one box that was given to me by a dear neighbor that passed away. That's the box that got me started on this whole vintage toolbox trip and one I will never get rid of it and that person wasn't even family. Your in a tough spot.