Toolbox for Sale on CL

[hickmlg09]

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/tls/3068112359.html

Do you guys think this is a great deal? I am looking at getting a toolbox to share with my dad for in the garage to put my tools in as I am getting my collection started.

 

[balane]

That's a really small box. Really small. I would keep shopping.

 

[The_Dude]

I wouldn't buy that set for that price. Look for ball bearing drawers.

 

[Skyline]

For that price it should not be rusty. Nothing wrong with a box like that to get started, but resale is pretty low on Craftsman boxes, so look for a nice clean one. I'd also look for a top and bottom box that match.

 

[hickmlg09]

For that price it should not be rusty. Nothing wrong with a box like that to get started, but resale is pretty low on Craftsman boxes, so look for a nice clean one. I'd also look for a top and bottom box that match.

How much would you offer for those boxes?? If I was to shoot him a email? I just want something small to start out with and than go bigger

 

[boostedgt]

do you have sears outlet stores by you? they have some decent deals on craftsman boxes. keep watching craigslist,flea markets and garage sales. it also doesnt hurt to offer $60-70 on the one you posted, it is worth about that

 

[hickmlg09]

do you have sears outlet stores by you? they have some decent deals on craftsman boxes. keep watching craigslist,flea markets and garage sales. it also doesnt hurt to offer $60-70 on the one you posted, it is worth about that

Yes we do have them around here. I am just starting to look. I didn't really see many at the last flea market i went to. Will be going to another one here soon on July 4th. Will have to check prices their.

 

[The_Dude]

Watch fatwallet.com for Craftsman toolboxes. Much nicer sets with ball bearing drawers come up for around $200 periodically.

 

[Outlawmws]

on passing and keeping on looking. That was a bottom feeder box when built, plus its rusty, plus its small. I think you would find yourselves out of space almost immediately, if not before you put in what you have now...

 

[mscribellito]

You can get that box, brand new and on sale for a little over $100... I would pass and see what else you find!

 

[mayday0017]

I'd offer him $25, other then that sales like the one they had last weekend you can get nicer box then that for only like $50 more.... I want to say that same set sells for around $100 new during black friday and other events through out the year...

 

[mayday0017]

You can get that box, brand new and on sale for a little over $100... I would pass and see what else you find!

LOL beat me by like 1/2 a second!

 

[hickmlg09]

Well than I'm passing on it and not going to email him. Will keep looking. Boxes shouldn't rust that easy also??

 

[balane]

I see this nice big box for $175 on your CL. What's your budget? I don't know what's up with the bottom drawer though, maybe he has it sitting somewhere. These are decent boxes with lots of space to grow into.

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/tls/3088477260.html

 

[The_Dude]

I see this nice big box for $175 on your CL. What's your budget? I don't know what's up with the bottom drawer though, maybe he has it sitting somewhere. These are decent boxes with lots of space to grow into.

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/tls/3088477260.html

He says he also has a top box. Make him an offer on the package.

 

[The_Dude]

Here was a deal that came up recently.
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1195241/

 

[netbrad]

Hey I'll pick this one up for you if you pay shipping:

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/tls/3047073708.html

 

[Link-Belt]

Yeah I am with everyone else here that box is junk pass and hold out for something better

 

[The_Dude]

Hey I'll pick this one up for you if you pay shipping:

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/tls/3047073708.html

That's a lot of Chinese tools for $45. I like the custom dents in the box.

 

[hickmlg09]

I see this nice big box for $175 on your CL. What's your budget? I don't know what's up with the bottom drawer though, maybe he has it sitting somewhere. These are decent boxes with lots of space to grow into.

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/tls/3088477260.html

That is a pretty sweet. I was planning like spending $300. I could care less about the top part.

 

[hickmlg09]

That's a lot of Chinese tools for $45. I like the custom dents in the box.

Lmao. Isn't craftsman have some Chinese toolboxes?

 

[Jarhead0408]

Pass Pass Pass!

You'll be full in a month tops.
Hold out for something MUCH bigger, don't go pro but there are alot better ones out there.
If you were closer I'd pass some on to you. Then I could justify buying an even bigger box!

 

[FunkyfullWidth]

Are you still a student? When I was in school for auto, the best thing I did was take advantage of the dealer discounts, like snap on, matco, and mac. I don't know if your program offers the same thing. But even with financing, you make out on top... Best thing I ever did as far as tools go.

 

[1stblack97ZJ]

Hold out. That thing Is overpriced. I got a craftsman 9 drawer roller with zero rust for less than that thing. I also agree with everyone else, get something bigger. The jeep rule applies. Go big or go home.

 

[dandan111]

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/tls/3080238523.html
I like this box. May be to far for you.

 

[larryq]

I'll jump in and concur with everyone else about passing on the first box. I actually paid $125 for that same set, used, on CL, at night, and almost immediately regretted it. My sister was staying with me at the time and took one look at it when I brought it home and doubled over laughing. Cheap metal that dents if you look at it wrong, and the drawer slides don't extend the length of the box, so they bend easily (ask how I know.)

I was so mad at myself that I stripped the top and bottom units to bare metal and repainted them with about two quarts of rustoleum red. I'm hoping to get $50 for the set, fingers crossed.

 

[hickmlg09]

Are you still a student? When I was in school for auto, the best thing I did was take advantage of the dealer discounts, like snap on, matco, and mac. I don't know if your program offers the same thing. But even with financing, you make out on top... Best thing I ever did as far as tools go.

Yes I am a student. I plan on taking advantage on the discount. Start doing my auto classes in fall.

 

[oilslick]

When I was in school I took out a loan and bought a **** ton of tools from Mac at half price but screw buying a new box I would get a used one, if you have a menards store the master force boxes aren't too bad for starters if you are wanting new. Just to say it again, the tools are way more important than the box in my opinion, good luck and be patient a deal will come along.

 

[hickmlg09]

When I was in school I took out a loan and bought a **** ton of tools from Mac at half price but screw buying a new box I would get a used one, if you have a menards store the master force boxes aren't too bad for starters if you are wanting new. Just to say it again, the tools are way more important than the box in my opinion, good luck and be patient a deal will come along.

My ex had the master tool box from menards and they were pretty nice. I seen one I wanted this passed christmas, but didnt have the funding then. It was a special edition for christmas.

 

[The_Dude]

Sears had an ad this morning for a ball bearing set for $189. The set in the original CL ad is worth no more than $10.

 

[concealer404]

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/tls/3080238523.html
I like this box. May be to far for you.

Hrmmm... that would match my Matco exactly... I might have to call on that one.

 

[dare23]

Guess you have figured it out, keep looking...

 

[hickmlg09]

Sears had an ad this morning for a ball bearing set for $189. The set in the original CL ad is worth no more than $10.

May have to check it out. Thanks! Plus I have Sears points!!

 

[dandan111]

Buy it concealer.