Is this worth $40

[d_frontier]

Box looks real rough do y'all think its worth the $40 the person is asking
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/tls/3873891880.html

 

[Plombob]

Looks like it was underwater for a while. If it was me, I'd pass.

 

[rsanter]

Is it worth $40
Probably is

Is it a deal at $40
No

I think it may be worth more to part it out than fix it up

Bob

 

[930dreamer]

Looks like more then surface rust.

 

[oldtools]

no. Don't be tempted by the Snap On name.

 

[PugetDude]

The old Snap-On badge is probably worth 40 bucks..
The box probably isn't worth 40 cents...

 

[methomas70]

Pass.

 

[Danglerb]

Too far gone, not that rare or unusual to warrant effort it would take to fix, offer $20 and see if they have any tools.

 

[zkling]

I have seen this a few times over the past few days for some reason.

One of my favorite terms on criagslist is "Surface rust" usually followed with "It just needs a light sanding and paint". 99.5% of sellers define surface rust as heavy thick pitted rust that may or may not resit your finger pushing it through.

It is hard to tell from the pics, just how bad off it is. If the inside of the drawers and bottom looked OK, I MIGHT pay $20 for it. Depending on the in person condition and how much of a project I wanted. The fact that it has the badge and front handle is nice.

I personally make it a rule to try and not buy rusted tool boxes. Reason being is that usually if they are rusted heavily they have been exposed to quite a bit of moisture. This moisture can get into the cracks and double wall areas where you can't get to and rust the box out from the inside out. Those boxes (KRA59) have double walls all over thus creating fantastic pockets for moisture to sit and eat away at the box, with little that you can do to stop and repair the damage.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

That is pitted to hell and back. The badge is worth maybe $30 if not rotted out, but that is a definite pass...

 

[nine4gmc]

"Surface rust" :lmfao: more like "swiss cheese"

 

[steveo3002]

take the $$$$ you would spend cleaning and painting that and get a cleaner one

 

[woody 73]

I know a lot of GJ members are fantastic at taking old items and restoring them; but I tend to pass on items to far gone. Several months ago I bought a large old craftsman tool box from the 1960's only I was after the drill bits, but when the man pulled out the box from his barn everything was heavy with rust and mouse droppings.

I sprayed the box with some paint (I **** at painting being color blind makes it worse), and tried to sell it for $5.00 dollars no such luck, so I gave it to my neighbor who went ape **** for the old box.

 

[DRhodes]

Pass on it. You will be able to find a much better deal.

 

[d_frontier]

I thought so just wondering what the pros thought

 

[Canadian Charlie]

Walk away, and fast

 

[Brad54]

If a guy has a bead blast cabinet that will hold that thing, I'd say it's a decent project for the money.
If I didn't have so many projects going already, I'd be tempted. But right now, too many projects, not enough space, and even less time.

Don't let a little rust put you off though. If there's no rust-through, I don't see ANYTHING wrong with that box that a good sanding (or blasting), a couple coats of sanded primer to fill in any pits, and a good coat of paint and attention to detail with the drawers and slides can't fix.

-Brad

 

[retrobuilder]

There is another listed SO box on Atlanta CL.

Much better shape and little damage.

Weighs about 30#.

 

[retrobuilder]

Over priced but solid.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/tls/3892359507.html

 

[Outlawmws]

I'm not known for passing on boxes but I'd agree, pass on that (OP) one...

 

[d_frontier]

I'll just wait for something that'll need less work at a good price

 

[BDT/NWMN]

If you pride yourself to a challenge; this could be the deal for you.. A couple hours with a blaster and a new coat of paint would make it look a whole lot better; but I wouldn't try to make a "new" box out of that one.. Just not worth the time..... Now, if the box is "OK" as is for riding around in the back of your pickuptruck, good box for $40 it is..

 

[Lightfoot]

I don't think rust is worth that much even by the pound.

 

[SlowPoke-Canada]

Offer him $20. If he takes it, pop the Snap On badge off and walk away leaving the box. It would be worth $20 to see the expression on his face.

 

[Gmonkee]

Where I am that box is rare. I'd be looking into how much investment to derust/repaint and see if that number is still smaller than resale value afterward.

Then again I like toolboxes with character.

I restored a rotted out gym locker into bulk storage this year, yeah , it looks like a rough rebuild because it is. Pop rivets, patches and all is has proven to be solid and stable. Well worth the investment and hard work to me.
Best of all I won't be crying when it gets its first scratch or dent. All I want is secure lockable cabinets out of it.

 

[softailgarage]

I dont think even I could restore that thing, He should pay somebody to take it.

 

[Zeke]

I don't know about 40 bucks, but for the right price I'd get it to leave outside with oil changing a greasing tools. Which is what I have, an older beat to **** box full of stuff that the weather won't hurt (it's covered). Could put small garden tools and supplies in there as well.

 

[d_frontier]

Offer him $20. If he takes it, pop the Snap On badge off and walk away leaving the box. It would be worth $20 to see the expression on his face.

That would be pretty epic

 

[d_frontier]

If you pride yourself to a challenge; this could be the deal for you.. A couple hours with a blaster and a new coat of paint would make it look a whole lot better; but I wouldn't try to make a "new" box out of that one.. Just not worth the time..... Now, if the box is "OK" as is for riding around in the back of your pickuptruck, good box for $40 it is..

I do but it looks pretty rough I guesstimate about $40 in paint say I were to buy it for $20 I'd have $60 in the box what could the resale value for something like this be?

 

[Ram]

Condition is everything. Its going to cost you 3 to 4 times the purchase price to make it worth $40.00 again.

PASS

 

[Garage5.9]

nothing a little por15 couldn't fix /sarcasm

 

[kustom53]

if you do go look make sure you are up to date on your tentanus shot...holy hell.

 

[theknurl]

Pass

 

[d_frontier]

I'm pretty tempted to go check it out though even though I know I shouldn't waste my time

 

[BDT/NWMN]

If you pride yourself to a challenge; this could be the deal for you.. A couple hours with a blaster and a new coat of paint would make it look a whole lot better; but I wouldn't try to make a "new" box out of that one.. Just not worth the time..... Now, if the box is "OK" as is for riding around in the back of your pickuptruck, good box for $40 it is..

I do but it looks pretty rough I guesstimate about $40 in paint say I were to buy it for $20 I'd have $60 in the box what could the resale value for something like this be?

For your OWN use; $60 total cost plus your DONATED time = OK with you??
Then OK,

Resale value when refinished???? Sorry, but you would be upside-down on
the deal.... What you would sell it for would not justify your time and
money invested..

 

[zkling]

I'm pretty tempted to go check it out though even though I know I shouldn't waste my time

I would if it was a short drive (gas ain't exactly cheap these days). Slide the drawers out and see how bad they look on the inside. If it is straight and the top closes properly, I would be half way tempted to purchase it for $40. Try for less, maybe $25 again depending on what it looks like in person. Heck you could sell the badge alone for ~$25 on ebay. So even at full price you could have a non badged box for $15

No go buy the dang thing and post back some real pictures