Used craftsman tool box price

[redstripe89]

What would you pay for this craftsman tool box? 100? 200?

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[Super Sport]

Are they just roller slides or are they ball bearing? I'd say $100 would be a pretty good deal, maybe up to $150. I don't think I'd go up to $200 unless they were ball bearing and in good condition.

 

[larryq]

Agree with Super Sport's analysis. $100 is a good deal, $200 a bit of a stretch unless really good condition.

 

[redstripe89]

Alright thanks for the info, asking price is $200 so I'm going the guy will bargain. $150 was my limit , going off the picture.

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[ishiboo]

New HF 16-drawer 26" would be a better value IMO at $299, much more storage space, much better quality. You could paint the drawers black like Jack did if you need it to match.

 

[redstripe89]

I was looking at the HF offerings, but can't justify that much money right now. The 11 drawer machinist style box for $199 is tempting though.

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[lwlobo]

I'd take the older craftsman, even a bit rough, over that 11 drawer unit at HF. I tried to convince myself to buy it a few times over the years at $149 or maybe even $129, since that was all I could afford. Each time I went in and messed with the display model I remembered why I didn't buy it the last time.

If you keep watching long enough, I think you'll be able to get something similar to that craftsman set for around $100. Could take a while though. Watch your local CL closely and you'll find a great deal.

If you can't swing the 26" HF, don't pay above $150 for that Craftsman and definitely don't pay $199 for the HF 11 drawer.

 

[boostedgt]

$75-125 is about what its worth in my opinion

 

[Outlawmws]

The 26" HF boxes can't touch the quality of that older Craftsman box (Assuming nothing is seriously wrong with it). The wider "Pro" HF boxes can however.

 

[grenade inspector]

In agreement with the others 100 to maybe 150 dollars, and I would definitely take the old craftsman over the hf boxes.

 

[BigAl62]

I agree: about $100 to $150 tops. That old of a box should have friction slides, not ball bearing (I have that top, except with 3 shallow drawers in the top middle instead of 1 deep drawer).

 

[bluebolt]

If you go look at it check out the drawer slide holders mounted to the box, if they are not full length pass on the box.

 

[redstripe89]

Well picked it up for $150, with a new set of craftsman drawer liners and one of those socket rail sets mounted on sheet metal with a handle. Literally in mint condition.

How can I date these boxes? Looks likea Waterloo upper, much better construction than the current offerings.

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[Outlawmws]

Better pics when you can, and if it is as oxidized as the CL pics look, do the automotive rubbing/polishing compound on it. That will probably clean it right up.

 

[CreteCoater]

Congrats. Now fill it full of tools!

 

[lwlobo]

Good choice. Clean it up and use it for a few years until you upgrade. Then keep it if you have the space or or sell it and get your money back.

 

[-Brent-]

You can find the date of the lower, easily on the front right lower part of the cabinet. It should be stamped. As well, it's sometimes on a sticker inside the cabinet.

Based on the logo, I'd say late 80s and up, that's just a guess, it could be newer. I'm better with the older logos.