Snap-on tool box value

[TheresaL]

My brother unfortunately passed away recently. He has a Snap-on roll cab and top chest stored under a tarp in my mother's garage. It hasn't been used in several years so it is in very good shape. In fact, it's probably been stored longer than it was used. The top chest is model # KRL791 APDC and the roll cab is KRL761 APDC. It is filled with tools--Snap-on, mac, and craftsman. It is white with black trim. I cleaned and lubed the ball-bearing slides, replaced a slide, cleaned all the drawers/liners and cleaned off a few smudges on the outside. Photo is before the clean-up. Now, I have no idea where to go from here. I thought I would come here and ask the experts What is this set worth, empty or with tools (St. Louis area)? By worth, I mean I would like to sell it for a fair price and still get a decent amount for my mom to pay her bills. How do I go about selling locally since I don't have a way to transport it? I appreciate your time in providing some guidance for me!

 

[mike93lx]

Sorry for your loss.

Transporting it will be on the buyer. They'll either loandit in their own trailer or have a roll back tow truck pick it up.

Without anything on the contents, a price will be tough. And finding someone that will spend that much on a box, plus wants the tools will be tough, too.

I'd do some looking on CL and FBMP in your area to see what people are asking for boxes. If you sell off the tools separately, maybe in groups, you'll get more out of it, but it will take time

 

[msharley]

My brother unfortunately passed away recently. He has a Snap-on roll cab and top chest stored under a tarp in my mother's garage. It hasn't been used in several years so it is in very good shape. In fact, it's probably been stored longer than it was used. The top chest is model # KRL791 APDC and the roll cab is KRL761 APDC. It is filled with tools--Snap-on, mac, and craftsman. It is white with black trim. I cleaned and lubed the ball-bearing slides, replaced a slide, cleaned all the drawers/liners and cleaned off a few smudges on the outside. Photo is before the clean-up. Now, I have no idea where to go from here. I thought I would come here and ask the experts What is this set worth, empty or with tools (St. Louis area)? By worth, I mean I would like to sell it for a fair price and still get a decent amount for my mom to pay her bills. How do I go about selling locally since I don't have a way to transport it? I appreciate your time in providing some guidance for me!

Sorry for your loss...

I have seen similar on EBay with assorted tools for 5 or 6 grand? the asking price?

That is a great box....

Would be a great way for a youngster starting out to get quality tooling for a reasonable price....

I paid $3 grand for this box (like new) from a late acquaintances son...no tools...box was "new" (the late gentleman had an identical box that he used and his son is still using)

 

[Davefr]

My brother unfortunately passed away recently. He has a Snap-on roll cab and top chest stored under a tarp in my mother's garage. It hasn't been used in several years so it is in very good shape. In fact, it's probably been stored longer than it was used. The top chest is model # KRL791 APDC and the roll cab is KRL761 APDC. It is filled with tools--Snap-on, mac, and craftsman. It is white with black trim. I cleaned and lubed the ball-bearing slides, replaced a slide, cleaned all the drawers/liners and cleaned off a few smudges on the outside. Photo is before the clean-up. Now, I have no idea where to go from here. I thought I would come here and ask the experts What is this set worth, empty or with tools (St. Louis area)? By worth, I mean I would like to sell it for a fair price and still get a decent amount for my mom to pay her bills. How do I go about selling locally since I don't have a way to transport it? I appreciate your time in providing some guidance for me!

Sorry about your brother. The KRL's are SO's top of the line boxes. I'd estimate the bottom roll cab to be worth between $2000-2500. The top cabinets aren't as popular so I'd say $1000-$1500. It looks like a creampuff but I'm not sure a lot of guys like white. One of the problems selling these larger boxes is a limited market and a shortage of cash. Established pros already have their storage and newbies don't have the cash and tend to finance. DIY/Homeowners don't always have the space for these size units. Prices also tend to be very regional. It's important to tell the buyer it's cash and carry. Post images of the contents and we can help further. Just keep in mind selling as one lot will bring pennies on the dollar and selling piece meal will be a ton of work. The best advice is to try and sell individual tool sets if you want a balance between return and effort required.

The places to try and sell the box would be CL, FB Marketplace and Ebay local pickup. If your brother had a local SO rep. try and contact him and see if he would buy the box.

P.S. You should post your location in your profile. Guys here might be interested.

 

[Rinspeed]

Sorry for loss, I agree with Dave that around $3500 without the tools is pretty close.

 

[mjdarg]

Sorry to hear about your loss. I purchased a very similar bottom tool box for $1500 about 5 months ago. Like others mentioned, the white might make it a bit harder to find a buyer. I'd say anywhere from $3000-$3500 would be fair and $2500 would sell the set of tool boxes quickly. For the tools inside, it is hard to find buyers for the entire package, so I recommend selling them as sets or lots if they are not complete. If they are Snap On tools inside, there is a lot of traffic on eBay for second hand tools. Browse through the listed that are marked as sold and you should be able to get an idea of fair price for them. A rough rule of thumb would be half of MSRP on the Snap-On website for good condition, used tools. If you don't like the idea/time of shipping out tools, you can try facebook marketplace, but you definitely reach less people, and the prices are somewhat lower.

 

[Rinspeed]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/125795883402?hash=item1d4a04d98a:g:oOQAAOSwV8Bj0Xdy



https://www.ebay.com/itm/175854900509?hash=item28f1c4d51d:g:~u8AAOSw3mtkQtzP

 

[TheresaL]

Wow! You guys are great! I will heed all your advice. I know my next steps now. Although my background and experience is speech pathology and art brushes and oil paint, I am really learning to appreciate the world of tools. Those Snap-on tool boxes are beautiful pieces of furniture!

 

[rsanter]

Personally I would sell the tools separate.
Put together sets of sockets, wrenches, etc.If in good shape they should sell about half of new.
In premium shape 70% of new.
Beat up for 35%.

 

[Shelbylex]

Sorry for your loss, TheresaL
Agree with Rsanter, sell tools separately and boxes separately if you want to get more $. It's much more labor intensive though and a lot depends on how much effort you are ready to put into it.

 

[BarrelRoll]

Sorry for your loss.

Giving a local snapon rep a call is worth a shot. They may be willing to buy it or take it in on consignment. They offer financing to buyers which allows for much higher sale prices than cash price on facebook/ craigslist.

First state tools on facebook is also worth contacting, they specialize in selling used snapon boxes. They would arrange pickup

You'll get the most out of everything if you sell the box empty and tools in small lots/ individually on ebay/ facebook/ craigslist though it's a lot more work. Loaded tool boxes almost always sell for pennies on the dollar. By the time most people are at a point in life they can afford a full box they already have a collection of tools and just need a bigger box to fit the collection.

 

[TheresaL]

Since you all agree to sell tools separately, I'm willing to put in the work to sell the tools in sets. Rsanter, I've already sorted them, looked up model numbers and found new prices in the Snap-on catalog and those I couldn't find, I've found used prices on ebay. Unfortunately, he is often missing one piece in a set, so I will need to lower the price whether I leave it missing or fill in with another brand's piece. BarrelRoll, I tried calling Snap-on. I never got far enough for them to assign a rep. They said they no longer have a buy-back program and they do not resell, but it was a good lead to try.

 

[Davefr]

Since you all agree to sell tools separately, I'm willing to put in the work to sell the tools in sets. Rsanter, I've already sorted them, looked up model numbers and found new prices in the Snap-on catalog and those I couldn't find, I've found used prices on ebay. Unfortunately, he is often missing one piece in a set, so I will need to lower the price whether I leave it missing or fill in with another brand's piece. BarrelRoll, I tried calling Snap-on. I never got far enough for them to assign a rep. They said they no longer have a buy-back program and they do not resell, but it was a good lead to try.

IMO don't waste time filling in sets with another brand. Just describe what's missing/mismatched if the set is mostly complete. Discount the set a little more then what the exact missing item(s) sells for on Ebay.

Don't bother with SO corp. They have no official buy back program. Try to contact a local SO dealer. The dealers are independent businesses that can do whatever they want with used tools/boxes. Can you find a business card from your brothers paperwork. Maybe ask for the name of the SO rep from where he last worked.

 

[Lassen Forge]

Corporate will be no help, but you already know that.

The tool sets, figure 50% of what they were new, max. Minus for the missing pieces.

It's too bad you're on the wrong continent, I'd probably be interested in the box. But yeah, find out who your local SO rep is (you can look them up, or call corporate to find out WHO their local guy is... then approach that driver one on one. Leave corp out of that end of it. OR look them up via Google or the phone book.

 

[TheresaL]

Davefr, I didn't know the dealers were independent. I will try that. I found a dealer's business card in one of the drawers, but he's long gone, working for another company. I'm glad you said to sell tool sets as is rather than filling in with another brand. That would require too much strategy to figure out the best way to group them.
Lassen, There is a Snap-on truck always parked not far from my house. He even has a snap-on mailbox. I almost knocked on his door, but didn't have the courage. I think I will look him up. Then, at least, I have a name. -I've been to Rome, Pompei, and Venice, and loved them all. But I don't think I want to drag a Snap-on roll cab with me if I have the opportunity to visit Italy again

 

[Davefr]

There is a Snap-on truck always parked not far from my house. He even has a snap-on mailbox. I almost knocked on his door, but didn't have the courage. I think I will look him up.

If you have a SO dealer in your neighborhood, I'd highly encourage you to explain the situation and invite him over to see your late brothers box and tool collection at his convenience. Break the ice by explaining that your brother was a loyal customer of the previous SO dealer. Dealers have been known to sell on consignment and they are usually very well connected.

 

[Dig Doug]

Post some pics of the tools in the drawers….

 

[619DioFan]

Sorry for your loss. I am with the group as to selling the tools separate from the box. contacting s local dealer is a good idea. one thing to be aware of is whether or not your brother owed anything on the box . a dealer should be able to run the serial numbers of the box and find out if money is owed on the box .

 

[bb29510]

no matter what you do, fair price is not in the equation, somebody either going screw you or you going screw somebody, there no middle ground. Put a price of $10,000 on it and dont take a penny less. if anybody tell you, but it only worth.... they are low balling you

 

[Lassen Forge]

If you have a SO dealer in your neighborhood, I'd highly encourage you to explain the situation and invite him over to see your late brothers box and tool collection at his convenience. Break the ice by explaining that your brother was a loyal customer of the previous SO dealer. Dealers have been known to sell on consignment and they are usually very well connected.

THAT is an EXCELLENT idea. BTW, if his truck is in the driveway he's probably home, so yeah, knock on the door, say hey howdy, and bend his ear. That's a GREAT resource to have in the neighborhood... Nothing to be afraid of, they're used to having strangers come up on their truck, and ya never know you may make a friend in the process. Most SO guys are pretty personable. It's not like he's going to pull a gun on you or something... (at least I hope not! )

 

[bb29510]

he( dealer) properly find an outstanding debt and repo it

 

[BarrelRoll]

Since you all agree to sell tools separately, I'm willing to put in the work to sell the tools in sets. Rsanter, I've already sorted them, looked up model numbers and found new prices in the Snap-on catalog and those I couldn't find, I've found used prices on ebay. Unfortunately, he is often missing one piece in a set, so I will need to lower the price whether I leave it missing or fill in with another brand's piece. BarrelRoll, I tried calling Snap-on. I never got far enough for them to assign a rep. They said they no longer have a buy-back program and they do not resell, but it was a good lead to try.

As others have said contact your local rep which can be hard to track down though it sounds like you know where one lives, his name and number should be on the side of his truck by the passenger side back door.

Depending on the tool 50% of retail is a fair starting price for used, some tools go for really close to retail on the used market, some for much less. Sets missing 1 piece is pretty common, just adjust prices accordingly unless in your research you find it makes sense to make it a full set. Looking at auctions on e-bay will give you a decent idea of pricing. You will see tools listed for close to retail on craigslist/ market place/ e-bay buy it now for close to retail that never sell. If you have the time e-bay is a good option to sell the tools.

 

[TheresaL]

Thank you, all. I will continue to watch for that Snap-on truck to be parked in the driveway so I can find the name and number and maybe go up to the door and talk to him. In the meantime, I've got my first set of tools (10 pc midget combination metric wrenches), with 15 mm missing, listed for sale on a Snap-on facebook group, following your lead of 50% of new, minus 50% of new for the missing wrench. It will be a lot of work, but I can do this!

 

[Davefr]

Thank you, all. I will continue to watch for that Snap-on truck to be parked in the driveway so I can find the name and number and maybe go up to the door and talk to him. In the meantime, I've got my first set of tools (10 pc midget combination metric wrenches), with 15 mm missing, listed for sale on a Snap-on facebook group, following your lead of 50% of new, minus 50% of new for the missing wrench. It will be a lot of work, but I can do this!

Now that you have 5 posts, you're allowed to post to our own GJ classified forum.

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[TheresaL]

I didn't know that. Thanks!