Lump
Well-known member
I visited one of my buddies at his place of business the other day. He owns and operates an auto repair shop not too far away. He has been at it all of his life. We yakked about old times a bit, and then he suddenly said, "Hey, did I hear correctly that you now collect old tools and tool boxes and stuff?"
Of course I told him that I do. He said he had an old one that was just taking up space, and offered to show it to me. It is old, and quite dirty, but looks like it might clean up very nicely. It is an "MBC" brand (Metallic Box and Cabinet, apparently). I am not familiar with the brand. Anyone know anything about MBC?
The 3-piece set is 60" tall, and 17" deep. I've forgotten how wide, to be honest. I didn't recognize the logo, but a close-up photo told the story.
There are a few scattered tools throughout the drawers, but not a lot. Most are Snap On or Cornwell; but again, only a few remain. It looks like it has never been cleaned, but I did not find any rust, dents, or damage. I'm wondering what it might be worth? Not sure whether I would keep it and replace one of my new Craftsman units, or resell it.
My friend is not the sort of guy to dicker around with the price. He is a good honest guy, and totally straight forward. I asked him for a price, but he told me to make him an offer. I know that if I offer a reasonable amount, he will just take it, and not say a word. If I offer too low, he will apologize but pass on the deal, and then change the subject. So I'm interested in the opinions of the Garage Journal gang.
As always, your opinions are deeply appreciated.
Of course I told him that I do. He said he had an old one that was just taking up space, and offered to show it to me. It is old, and quite dirty, but looks like it might clean up very nicely. It is an "MBC" brand (Metallic Box and Cabinet, apparently). I am not familiar with the brand. Anyone know anything about MBC?
The 3-piece set is 60" tall, and 17" deep. I've forgotten how wide, to be honest. I didn't recognize the logo, but a close-up photo told the story.
There are a few scattered tools throughout the drawers, but not a lot. Most are Snap On or Cornwell; but again, only a few remain. It looks like it has never been cleaned, but I did not find any rust, dents, or damage. I'm wondering what it might be worth? Not sure whether I would keep it and replace one of my new Craftsman units, or resell it.
My friend is not the sort of guy to dicker around with the price. He is a good honest guy, and totally straight forward. I asked him for a price, but he told me to make him an offer. I know that if I offer a reasonable amount, he will just take it, and not say a word. If I offer too low, he will apologize but pass on the deal, and then change the subject. So I'm interested in the opinions of the Garage Journal gang.
As always, your opinions are deeply appreciated.
