My Snap-on day that I will never forget.

[motofool33]

My neighbor is retired and decided to fire sale his Snap On to me. I'm still kind of stunned at home much I received. Here's a few pics.

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[thecody59]

Wow that is the mega load! Howe much did everything set you back?

 

[motofool33]

Wow that is the mega load! Howe much did everything set you back?

You would not believe me if I told you, but I feel like he just gave it to me.

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[thecody59]

If you say for free i won't believe you but anything else i would

 

[engineer2]

That's worth a big you ****!

 

[Skin]

I don't understand when people do that. Retied or not he's going to go fix something one day soon and regret selling everything off.

 

[Wamsutta]

I never could understand mechanics that retire and then sell all their tools.

 

[AA/FC]

I want to give this a "you ****" but the OP still has not posted a purchase price.

 

[B_Bimmer]

Also waiting on a price... Is it a $100 mega ****, or a $1500 you ****, but since I already have all of those tools I want in a satisfactory form, I can live with it.

 

[Richard Cranium]

No price=no suckage.

I could see a person giving a new mechanic his tools to help him get started.
I would love to have that table full of tools.
Nice score.

 

[motofool33]

less then 2k, and i dont believe he had anyone to hand them down too.

 

[AA/FC]

less then 2k.....

Okay, then I wouldn't say he "gave" them to you. Two grand for that pile of used SO tools is good, I wouldn't say it's great. Just my opinion....

 

[HighPlainsWrencher]

What is the most surprising is that a lot of it is modern tools in good shape. Most of the time when a mechanic retires and sells off his tools the majority of the tools are over 40 years old and are just as worn out as the guy retiring.

 

[motofool33]

What is the most surprising is that a lot of it is modern tools in good shape. Most of the time when a mechanic retires and sells off his tools the majority of the tools are over 40 years old and are just as worn out as the guy retiring.

they were all replaced by insurance 2 years before he retired.

 

[AA/FC]

Those flare nut crowfoot wrenches that look like they're still sealed in the plastic are nice. They look old enough that they were probably made before Snap On started laser etching these. The new ones today or only laser etched, no stamping. Looks like you have a brand new set of old stock.... Are they stamped or etched?

 

[manrmark]

I don't understand when people do that. Retied or not he's going to go fix something one day soon and regret selling everything off.

He has a neighbor that has a **** load of tools he can just go next-door and have him fix it

 

[hautpot]

jackpot

 

[anndel]

****

 

[motofool33]

Okay, then I wouldn't say he "gave" them to you. Two grand for that pile of used SO tools is good, I wouldn't say it's great. Just my opinion....

When insurance replaced these tools the bill was 70k, he's kept a few like his 1/4 kit and files. So call it 60-65. I'd say it's a great deal.

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[G_P]

I don't understand when people do that. Retied or not he's going to go fix something one day soon and regret selling everything off.

Often they keep one small box with a basic set of tools in it for household repairs or to handle routine small automotive maintenance jobs.
After working on cars every day for a few decades, they probably just want to enjoy retirement and are glad to pay another mechanic to fix any major issues with their vehicles.

 

[Jim Diesel]

For less than 2k, great deal. You lucky ***** hahaha

 

[d.mcfarland]

Okay, then I wouldn't say he "gave" them to you. Two grand for that pile of used SO tools is good, I wouldn't say it's great. Just my opinion....

I agree. Looks to me like used stuff at used prices. Good deal I'm sure though if you needed everything there.

 

[Wamsutta]

Those tools look like they'd cost around $5000 to buy new at today's prices.

 

[Rickster]

Super major score! The time to buy it ... is when you see it!

 

[MattPersman]

I'm not even retired and I don't change the oil on my or my wife's car even lol

 

[Hondarancher4435]

Great deal you got these guys that are saying 5k new today that's way off base there's easily 20k in tools there if you got them off the truck today

Great score OP

 

[gdocktor3]

There are many reasons he could have sold his tools. He's obviously retired, maybe he's moving. Maybe he's just had enough of the greasy, busted knuckles kind of life. My uncle was an iron worker since 21, he retired and swore he'd never wear a pair of jeans again. And he hasn't lol. He still welds once in a while and does random mechanical/landscaping work around his house, but in khaki's, shorts, or sweatpants. Never jeans and never boots. Not to mention he's almost 70 now...

That 3' torch is worth a few bucks used, plus the air tools and jumbo sockets/crowfoot set and that's nearly $2000 right there. A lot of that stuff looks brand new.

 

[Ghost11]

Agreed⬆. Nice job.

 

[Hpozzuoli]

Great score. I think you made out just fine.

 

[rockinacummins]

Yep, good haul!

 

[AndypCT]

Fantastic! And YES it as a steal. What a great day.

 

[joel63]

Fantastic! And YES it as a steal. What a great day.

You should have big smile on your face.

You made out fantastically despite what anyone may have said to the contrary.

Enjoy!!!

 

[MattVette89]

I'd do that deal any day...I need better neighbors!

 

[NUTTSGT]

There are many reasons he could have sold his tools. He's obviously retired, maybe he's moving. Maybe he's just had enough of the greasy, busted knuckles kind of life. My uncle was an iron worker since 21, he retired and swore he'd never wear a pair of jeans again. And he hasn't lol. He still welds once in a while and does random mechanical/landscaping work around his house, but in khaki's, shorts, or sweatpants. Never jeans and never boots. Not to mention he's almost 70 now...

That 3' torch is worth a few bucks used, plus the air tools and jumbo sockets/crowfoot set and that's nearly $2000 right there. A lot of that stuff looks brand new.

He knows what the insurance will pay out. He's probably going to file another claim, collect the insurance check and drop the rider he had on the tools now that he has retired.



Looks like a good haul and would be great if you were just starting out in the business.

 

[bcradio]

Great tools, great score.

you ****!

 

[Lassen Forge]

All that, and new to boot, for 2 large? I would definitely give you suckage points for that - and for having a neighbor that would offer them to you. Well done!

 

[motofool33]

And almost finished painting my 1989 kr1000B that all these will go in.

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[crguy]

Personally, I think all the obsession with what someone paid for something is just plain Rude.
If they're happy with what they paid, why is it anybodys business?
I find, and have found, lots of fabulous deals, but you will never see me post prices.

 

[canuckian]

Personally, I think all the obsession with what someone paid for something is just plain Rude.
If they're happy with what they paid, why is it anybodys business?
I find, and have found, lots of fabulous deals, but you will never see me post prices.

This is pretty much how I think. If he was seeking a "you ****" then he would have likely posted to the penny what he paid. He was simply happy with his purchase. I rarely, if at all post what I paid for something unless it was an unbelievable deal (everyone's gotta brag sometimes!) or free. Even then it's usually more out of shock than anything (used tool prices in my area are silly high).
To the OP, seeing as you did allude to what you paid, congrats on a great deal! If I'd have needed all those tools I'd have paid that price for them all day long. 40-50% of retail is the normal used tool price on eBay but by the looks of it you paid significantly less than that percentage-wise. Plus it seems like you've got one helluva neighbor there

 

[Bruce57]

You got a great deal. I would have to think your neighbor knew the value of those tools, which is way more than 2k. My guess would be he was making a generous gesture towards you.