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just a noob

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I wouldn't, the interest rate is too high, and I couldn't see myself rolling a Mr. Big around the shop very easily at all. Besides, John Deere green seems like a bad choice from my point :D. But if you absolutely have to have this you might want to check with a bank on a loan because I'm guessing you can get a lower rate from them.
 
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It's all relative; If you make a good living, like when you're accountant comes to you at the end of the year and says "you need to show more expenses" go for it. If you struggle to meet payments some months, probably not a good idea.

Those expenses reduce your taxes, but if you are in the 30 percent bracket you are still stuck with 70 percent of the cost.

If you can expense a car and use for personal that is great.

Put your money in a roth ira and invest that in a fund that tracks the stock market with no fees or something. Even if you bury money in a jar in the yard it will be worth more in 20 years than that box.

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Its your money, do what u choose. I would suggest buying two snap on boxes instead of the mr big though. Put them side by side and basically the same thing, decide u want one at home or even one other side of shop problem solved.
 

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All the major numbers are inflated . . . . Trade-In, Purchase Price & Interest Rate

With all your experience, are you "forced" into accepting 18% to get that box?? No savings or other financing??

What is street price for your trade-in Mac?? Street price of used SO Big Box??

Likely could get giant box full of tools for <$20K from retiring guy, sell any extra tools and have affordable giant box. Have you searched CL for comparable box??
 

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You can't get a mr big size box from anyone else. Also, no one else has a locker like that. I have a 68" epic, and love it. I got a much better interest rate from a 25 yr dealer with spotless credit as my cosigner. Mine was an investment in building my credit history. And it's worth more in trade in value than I paid for it, being an easy sell in gloss black.
Yours however is the last box you will ever buy. Maybe another locker down the line. I would go for the throw in a stainless top too. Looks so sweet on the biggun. It's a reward for years of hard work to have one box everything fits in and looks good.
 

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What about 4 bay Mac and a giant side cabinet (and keep matching orange Mac tech series)??

Has OP pitted Mac against Snappy to see who REALLY wants his business??
 

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My only other advice, other then Doooooo iiiiittttttt!!!! is to add the stainless power top, 1 hutch, 1 top box and an additional locker. You're welcome :evil:
 

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I say if you want and can afford it why not? It is not for me but you may make 2-3 times what I make so it is all relative.
 

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Thats a nice box. I like the color. That 18% is crazy. I wonder if it would be easier to get a personal loan from a bank with a lower rate. Just my thoughts.
 

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Why not just buy another large box that you can get cheaper, buy in cash, and then sell on the secondary market when you are done/retire?

I always laugh at the people who post a large box full of tools on CL and ask something like $17,000 to $25,000 and won't part it out.

Because most people who want/need all those tools have access to more cash than their current car costs...

Move to two or three large triple bays if you have the room.
 

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18% is crazy. My motto is if you can't pay cash, you can't afford it.
Read up on Dave Ramsey
 

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This is from a old thread on here



Snap On Credit 101. Ever have a Snap On contract? Read the fine print. You might be surprised on what you read. Snap On credit offers a 9.9 rate (really good credit applicants), a standard rate (19.8 for most approved applicants), and a 22.9-27.9 (depending on state for either credit start applicants which are guys with no credit history or applicants with less than perfect credit) There are also a few different special rates for shop owners and a 0 percent rate on low $$$ purchases but I wont get into those rates since they rarely apply to most standard customers. Snap On interest rate is based on a SIMPLE interest rate. NOT A COMPOUND DAILY like a credit card. Compound daily means every day interest is applied. A simple interest in the case of Snap On contracts is applied monthly however they ask that you pay weekly, hence your weekly payment amount. So lets say your payment is 36.95 a week and you pay 40 a week. You are paying ahead by 3.05 a week. Making 4 payments a month lowering your principal which in return lowers the total amount in financing you are paying. If you will notice if you ever got a SO contract or quote you will see the amount it says in TOTAL financing is always less than the stated rate. Because by law SOC has to write a contract in a monthly terms however making a weekly payment rate changes the actual cost of the contract. This is also a secured loan which is pretty typical of a simple interest rate. As long as you pay your contract on time you will NEVER pay anything close to the stated interest rate. If you were to pay the bare minimum each week on a standard 19.8 contract you would be paying closer to a 11% rate. SOC doesn't charge any penalty if you pay the contract off early. I know in some cases they offer it interest free the first 90 days.
 
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Get the big box, sell/trade one or more of the others. Problem solved.
 
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12K is a lot of scratch... FOR A TOOL BOX! Man I would be out on this one, make what you have work and invest in your retirement 50 more dollars a week.....

I have a triple bay mac, with hutch for my most used tools. Then for 1.5K new(if you cant find used) Buy the biggest Knnack construction box, paint it pretty, and wheels or park it in the corner of the shop. Works for me and still has a WOW factor, PLUS its 12Guage metal, and when you anchor it to the floor its more secure.

CASH IS KING.....
 
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While $12k is a great price for a box that is originally $25k, the interest rate is hard to swallow.

I say, do it. Get the good deal. Then take out a personal loan for a much lower rate from your bank or credit union, and pay off Snap On and put some extra money in your pocket
 

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You need a better dealer. My preferred discount is was closer to 5k plus the ec rebate. I was going to get a 84 epiq power top and hitch for 11.5
 

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It's the OP's choice. He's the only one that can gauge whether there are more pressing spending/savings priorities for him and his family.

Life's too short. This is the most awesome box out there and if the OP has the desire and means to pay for it then do it!!
 

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Here's my take:
#1 - Buy whatever the hell you want. You have to live with it, not anyone here on the web.

#2 - Maybe I didn't understand the details, but I'm thinking the trade in number should be bigger - not sure exactly which stuff is getting counted there.

#3 - Tell the dealer to re-work the deal a little better if he really wants to make the sale.
 

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OK I see the caboose but you don't get the engine?

While $12k is a great price for a box that is originally $25k, the interest rate is hard to swallow.

I say, do it. Get the good deal. Then take out a personal loan for a much lower rate from your bank or credit union, and pay off Snap On and put some extra money in your pocket
You didn't read the invoice. He is giving up everything for $12,000 trade in.
 

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Keep the MAC triple bay. Get the matching top box, sell the others and get some custom built static lista cabinets for the less frequently used stuff..
 
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thanks guys for the input. I already call my dealer and told him that the 18% interest was stupid crazy. and plus im in college and I can only work on the weekends and I couldn't afford the $99 a WEEK to pay on a box I don't get to see everyday. I really would rather get a macamizer. I think they look way better. the SO is just too overpriced.
 

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thanks guys for the input. I already call my dealer and told him that the 18% interest was stupid crazy. and plus im in college and I can only work on the weekends and I couldn't afford the $99 a WEEK to pay on a box I don't get to see everyday. I really would rather get a macamizer. I think they look way better. the SO is just too overpriced.


You are a college student with a part time job? Why was this thread even started?
 
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correction. it kinda sorta is a part time job. I am a college student but I work for my dad on the weekend. we have a dairy and we also farm. we have lots of stuff to work on but after college I am going into the John Deere mechanic training school. I wanted to have all my tools purchased before I went off to school. I wanted to be one step ahead when I got there.
 
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if I had done this in the summer I could almost pay it off in 5 months. and yeah I don't know about that. I am trying to float these boxes as far as I can. ive been reorganizing and putting more **** in my lockers.
 

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Wait wait wait.
Op, your not full time yet?
Wait till you're in school, and get it through s.e.p.
 

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Damn. Op is rolling in tools. I too thought he was a pro. I'm young and thought getting a 48" box is monumental. I'd keep what you have for now. Trying to get that in school would be impossible. Wait until you graduate and get it as a present to yourself. After you land a life time job.
 

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Wow, warmpancakes made a well thought out post, that explained a lot of things very clearly. Well done.

I've never seen a credit card that compounds interest daily. Charges interest monthly on average daily balance, yes, charges interest daily, no. See "people who use their card for everything to earn rewards, pay in full each month, and don't pay interest."

If they're simply calculating interest on the balance at EOM, you're kinda sorta paying more interest by paying weekly, as you lose the use of your weekly payments for 1-3 weeks each month, with no compensation vs. paying 4x as much once at the end of the month. It's not literally costing you more, but it's tying up money you could use elsewhere for 0 gain.

But anyway... screw that for that cost, especially at that rate, and even at several points lower. I'd want it in 2 boxes anyway. You're not rolling that big ***** around all the time anyway, who cares if you spend an extra 5 minutes getting 2 of them lined up perfectly? Then they're easier to move, easier to sell (one or both) and dor that matter, you could probably get a better deal on them. I can tell you from experience with patience you can order a Snap On box, brand new, for <50% of list... and from reading on here it seems there's even better (percentagewise) deals to be made on the huge, astronomically expensive boxes because they're not big movers.
 
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