KRB Tool box advice - or alternatives

[gsea]

Found an early 2000's Snap-on KRB box (KRB1104/1107) in the local classifieds. I think it is actually a Blue Point box, but all the badges are snap on, as are the sliders. Made in Canada. Here is the same box inthe current catalog http://www.snapon.com/tool-storage/krb-tool-storage.asp
It is in great shape for the most part, and the absolute lowest I can talk him down to is $750. I can only find two others on the internet to compare to, one old ebay auction and a random forum post on another board. Both were asking less than $600. Should I just take it at $750?

I really like the size of this box, its 29" wide and 20" deep. Any alternatives to a KRB that you can recommend in this price range?

Thanks.

 

[bobcatdan]

I don't think that is a terrible price if in real good shape. Now 40" kra's are always price stupid high because the guy thinks, "well it's a snap on, it must be worth a ton." Those are ok boxes, but a lower line then kra. They where only made for a few years arounds the 2000's. About the only thing in a comparable price range would be a Menards 36". Otherwise watch for used 36" SO combo from the late 80's to early 90's. Personally I would look for a kra4107 with the full width drawers than a krb/

 

[gsea]

The 41" is a little to big for my space, however. No other 20" deep boxes around 30" wide at all?

 

[bobcatdan]

Kenndey has 29" wide boxes, other then that, 30 is kinda odd. 32-33" wide was common for years, International still makes one, otherwise that size has faded in favor for 36" and larger.

 

[fordbroncodave]

i have a blue point box up for sale on here right now. they are worth every bit of $750. better then every craftsman box on the show room floor in sears.

 

[fordbroncodave]

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=133050

 

[gsea]

They are nice boxes, no question. Are they supposed to have drawer detents? This one doesn't seem to, so the drawers can come out easily uless the lid is closed.

 

[bobcatdan]

If I remember correct, yes, those did not have lock and roll.

 

[mrshaun]

no lock and roll,but the detents held them just fine. I sell them used for 800 bucks on the trucka nd will take one in trade any day of the week. easy to fix. only thing that goes wrong would be a slide or two.

 

[fordbroncodave]

utilizes detent technology (in my opinion is nicer then lock n roll)

mrshaun can you look up original list price? i think they started selling this combo in 2000 or 2001

 

[gsea]

no lock and roll,but the detents held them just fine. I sell them used for 800 bucks on the trucka nd will take one in trade any day of the week. easy to fix. only thing that goes wrong would be a slide or two.

Do they come up often, or if I pass on this am I going to be kicking myself?