Tools value

[Kenni963]

We have my dads older Mac toolbox, top only. FULL of tools, US, Metric and more. How can I find out the value of these tools.
He has passed away and we are considering to selling them.

 

[bob15]

Looking on e-bay, completed listings, would give you an idea of what the market is like.

Have you thought about keeping & using them for the sentimental value? Or is there a family member who would appreciate them, know where they came from and whose tools they were? For me, I cannot even fathom thinking about selling any of my Dad's tools.

 

[lafester]

Showing random piles of tools isn't going to get you anywhere.
Pull them out and put them in sets so we can see what is there.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Keep them and use them. They are worth more to you than to anyone else.

 

[jimmyin3D]

Showing random piles of tools isn't going to get you anywhere.
Pull them out and put them in sets so we can see what is there.

Yeah you need to see if you have complete sets of wrenches sockets ect. Pretty easy to then see what you got. Complete sets will get you more money eBay is the best to find what you have. If you’re too lazy to do that put up a listing on Craigslist for a $100 or something but you’re bound to get double or triple that if you sort them out/clean them up.

 

[Rickster]

Sort out the Snap-on and Mac Tools. That's where the reselling money is.

 

[Professional Tool User]

Break them down into sets and check out what the sets go for on ebay.

 

[Zebu Fellenz]

Value is in matching sets and brand names.

 

[Farmall450]

Looking on e-bay, completed listings, would give you an idea of what the market is like.

Have you thought about keeping & using them for the sentimental value? Or is there a family member who would appreciate them, know where they came from and whose tools they were? For me, I cannot even fathom thinking about selling any of my Dad's tools.

This, and also what the next guy said; zoom out so we can see everything.

 

[Empty Pockets]

I still have tools that came from my dad's and grandfather's estates. Most are still serviceable, I'll keep them and use them, I'll never sell them

 

[Kenni963]

Looking on e-bay, completed listings, would give you an idea of what the market is like.

Have you thought about keeping & using them for the sentimental value? Or is there a family member who would appreciate them, know where they came from and whose tools they were? For me, I cannot even fathom thinking about selling any of my Dad's tools.

Unfortunately I’m not mechanic I don’t need the tools

 

[Kenni963]

Showing random piles of tools isn't going to get you anywhere.
Pull them out and put them in sets so we can see what is there.

Don’t have a clue what would be a set. I’m not a mechanic. Lol I’m a girl who now has a set of tools that I don’t need. I know they are worth something . Will likely donate them to a
School. But I need an idea of idea of value first. No sentimental value to me._

 

[lafester]

$100 with the box.

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[MrDeerHunter]

Do you have a son, nephew, brother, cousin or some family member that would use them. Schools will abuse them and kids will misplace them.

Tools for a lot of us have a deeper meaning than a pile of metal that turn nuts. They have more sentimental value. Please for all of the GJ guys on here give them to a family member. Every time we pull out a tool from a past one it Sparks a memory.

If you really want to sell them, what's your approximate location. There is likely someone on here that would give you a fair deal.

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[gatlibs]

From what I could see the brands for wrenches are MasterCraft and no-name. Neither carries much of any value. You are looking for SK, SnapOn, Mac, MatCo, Armstrong, Craftsman, Plomb, and maybe some others.
To sort, compare the square holes of the sockets. Group the mm and the inch sizes. You can post the start thru finish numbers per group along with what markings/brandings are on them. The common drive sizes that fit the sockets are 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2". Post which size is each ratchet with either a picture or the marking/branding. These things would help to determine the values. I'm guessing that selling the lot to a student in automotive school would be the best option.

 

[nicks78camaro]

Where are you located?

 

[tym]

From what I could see the brands for wrenches are MasterCraft and no-name. Neither carries much of any value. You are looking for SK, SnapOn, Mac, MatCo, Armstrong, Craftsman, Plomb, and maybe some others.
To sort, compare the square holes of the sockets. Group the mm and the inch sizes. You can post the start thru finish numbers per group along with what markings/brandings are on them. The common drive sizes that fit the sockets are 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2". Post which size is each ratchet with either a picture or the marking/branding. These things would help to determine the values. I'm guessing that selling the lot to a student in automotive school would be the best option.

I saw some S-K Wayne in there, so I'll bet it's a mix of "good" and "meh" stuff.

Agree that if there's no family member who wants them, GJ might be able to help the OP sort and re-home them for a fair price.

 

[Kenni963]

From what I could see the brands for wrenches are MasterCraft and no-name. Neither carries much of any value. You are looking for SK, SnapOn, Mac, MatCo, Armstrong, Craftsman, Plomb, and maybe some others.
To sort, compare the square holes of the sockets. Group the mm and the inch sizes. You can post the start thru finish numbers per group along with what markings/brandings are on them. The common drive sizes that fit the sockets are 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2". Post which size is each ratchet with either a picture or the marking/branding. These things would help to determine the values. I'm guessing that selling the lot to a student in automotive school would be the best option.

Thankyou,

 

[Kenni963]

London, Ontario