Old Craftsman Socket set $$$

[twertsy]

Thanks.

EDIT: That's the GG thread. I know there's a version of the thread here on GJ. (I don't have a GG login.) Did lauver abandon the thread here? Is it no longer active?

GJ Thread

EDIT...........looks like 3bay beat me to it.

 

[3baygarage]

I can't say if each code is only designated to one mfr., but I'm pretty certain that thread needs some updating. There is solid evidence that CF is Snap On, and Craftsman Vanadium is possibly Hinsdale.

Lauver's Herbrand C-F theory could have been referring to those battery pliers on AA, as LB said in this thread.

 

[jakemac]

The lists on the threads at GJ and GG are pretty much the same, but Lauver tends to monitor and update the one at GG more often, so I tend to reference that one first.

 

[FloydShine]

Supply and demand!

 

[twertsy]

I can't say if each code is only designated to one mfr., but I'm pretty certain that thread needs some updating. There is solid evidence that CF is Snap On, and Craftsman Vanadium is possibly Hinsdale.

Lauver's Herbrand C-F theory could have been referring to those battery pliers on AA, as LB said in this thread.

It's on my list of things to do on my site but I can't possibly say when I'll get around to it. There's so much to do. Oh, I agree fully with your Hinsdale and SO assertions. It'll just take time to do the assessments properly.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

... I'm pretty certain that thread needs some updating.

The list is significantly, substantively different on the GG thread. I am going to ask my question / make a comment there.

 

[Rileysan]

I've only seen one CM set, but that doesn't mean I think mine is worth a ton. Bottom line is I don't think it's worth what he paid, and I often pay a LOT more than opined value just to get odd stuff for my site.

Perhaps it's not the rarity, but rather the condition that drove the price - specifically the box? How often do you see a box that clean with a logo that nice? I honestly do not know, but there's a good reason for asking.

In the stamp collecting world, we have an adage: Condition, condition, condition! The condition of a stamp can make a $1 catalogue item sell for more than $1000. I'm not justifying it, just stating a universal truth. That is, it's worth whatever the buyer is willing to pay for it ...

Brian

 

[3baygarage]

It's on my list of things to do on my site but I can't possibly say when I'll get around to it. There's so much to do. Oh, I agree fully with your Hinsdale and SO assertions. It'll just take time to do the assessments properly.

Great site by the way. PM sent.

 

[twertsy]

it's worth whatever the buyer is willing to pay for it ...

Brian

Now that's the truth! However, I'd be willing to throw down a significant $$ amount on the side of this particular auction being a shill. Watch for some like items to be put up for auction in the near future..........perhaps even the same set.

 

[lbgradwell]

... but I'd like a better look at that breaker bar. I don't think that is correct either! Looks like it could be an old New Britain...

The breaker in the ebay set looks nothing like Snap On production. What say you?

It is NB; the seller says it's BE...

 

[lbgradwell]

There was a version of the Garage Gazette thread (keeping a list of Craftsman Mfgr's codes and production years) here on Garage Journal. I can no longer find it with a search, unfortunately. I'd like to ask a question about one of the data points (not related to this eBay sale thread). Would someone please post a link?

I was the source of the speculation regarding the CI code.

Your question has been answered at GG...

 

[3baygarage]

It is NB; the seller says it's BE...

Thanks. I sniffed it out without even reading the description. Nice to see the seller described that and the replaced socket.

 

[lbgradwell]

Thanks. I sniffed it out without even reading the description.

Experience.

Yes, the seller certainly didn't misrepresent the lot in any way.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Your question has been answered at GG...

Thanks, LG. Very interesting.

 

[lbgradwell]

Pleasure...

 

[Shott8283]

Here it is Lugz:

Craftsman Hand Tool Manufacturers & Date Ranges

trying to reply to your PM but your box is full ..

 

[four.cycle]

( I believe this was just listed on 03/04 - it wasn't up for 12 hours. BK )

Craftsman 11-pc 9/32" drive SAE socket set w/box
9 sockets, sliding t-bar, 6" extension, box
used. chrome peeling.
C
$130 + $6.80 shipping OBO "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-CRA...468626?hash=item2ca954cf52:g:s5UAAOSwv9hW2bEj

Sold (best offer accepted) Mar 04, 2016 , 1:09PM PST


* the link I have on the CM production codes list is: http://www.thegaragegazette.com/index.php?topic=867.0 < that seems to get me to the right place.

 

[lbgradwell]

( I believe this was just listed on 03/04 - it wasn't up for 12 hours. BK )

krusty's set...