US General 56" tool chest

[brihvac]

I need your opinion here. I have a brand new, never used, 56" box. I was gonna use it in my new garage when I finally get it done. I bought a bunch of those 26" Husky boxes that I think I want to use instead. I'm gonna put the 56" box on Craigslist but I'm not sure what to ask for it. I think they are going for around $699. at HF. Don't remember what I paid last spring. Anyone know what these are going for on Craigslist?

 

[dandan111]

I don't know but if the price is right I'm sure it would sell on here. Maybe $100 off of new cost to start?

 

[turbodave]

$699 is what the most recent flyer I have shows it on sale for.

 

[Davefr]

^^ I agree. Research the lowest cost the box goes for when on sale and then reduce it by another $100. It should sell easily.

Make sure you have full size, self hosted, high quality images (right side up) taken with a real camera vs. a phone. Images are what sells the item quickly assuming the price is right.

 

[clean1]

The lowest coupon I have for it says $350 new. If you looking to sale it for 250 let me know.

 

[91bronc300]

He has the 56" cabinet not the 44"

http://www.harborfreight.com/56-inch-11-drawer-industrial-roller-cabinet-67681.html

If you have a coupon for the 56" that brings the price down to $350 please scan it and email it to me.

 

[O_M_Jeep]

dont short yourself, if it is brand new, if it has never been used, sell it for the sale price, maybe $50 less if anything at all.

 

[RCStocker]

The lowest coupon I have for it says $350 new. If you looking to sale it for 250 let me know.

You are looking at the wrong box. Even the 44 inch box only gets down to $389
The box is $700 new.

You will need to lower the price more than $100 to make it sell.
Start at 75% of the retail price without tax. I bet it does not sell until you get town to half price. I seen them every now and then and they are always half price and in prefect shape.

I just picked up a 44 inch cabinet with 2 side boxes for $400. It is like it came out of the box. That is less than half price with tax.
The 56 inch box is light weight for such a large box. I don't like it.

 

[balane]

I agree, start high and go from there. I sold my HF 42" box for 90% of what I paid for it, and it sold fast too. Don't forget they have to pay another ~$70 in tax on the box. Those HF boxes sell very, very well.

I would be inclined to list it at $699 just to test the water, you may be surprised. Not all people know about the coupons either.

 

[archirelic]

Yup, another here to echo the sentiments of start high and whittle away as necessary. I too can attest to the fact that HF boxes/carts bring back a very high return if used, and if new like yours is, you shouldn't wind up taking too big of a loss on your initial out of pocket cost.

 

[pipsters]

It's $799 on the web site. I don't think Delaware has tax, if they do add that in. I would bet you can sell it quickly for $600-$650. $699 might be pushing it just a bit, but you never know. I sold my 42" one for $300 w/ a coupon price of $349 IIRC. People don't know about the coupons.

 

[brihvac]

Its brand new. I un-crated it but its still wrapped in plastic. I will take some pictures this weekend and put it on Craigslist. Thanks for the replies.

Also to answer member mtd240's PM...No I will not take $300 for it.

 

[brihvac]

You are looking at the wrong box. Even the 44 inch box only gets down to $389
The box is $700 new.

You will need to lower the price more than $100 to make it sell.
Start at 75% of the retail price without tax. I bet it does not sell until you get town to half price. I seen them every now and then and they are always half price and in prefect shape.

I just picked up a 44 inch cabinet with 2 side boxes for $400. It is like it came out of the box. That is less than half price with tax.
The 56 inch box is light weight for such a large box. I don't like it.

Took 4 guys to take it out of my pick up, so I dont know what you consider light. LOL

 

[mtd240]

Also to answer member mtd240's PM...No I will not take $300 for it.

I told you I got it mixed up - clean1 made it sound like he had a $350 coupon. Apologies. Again, good luck with the sale.