Used Snap-on Tool Box pricing

[rfc86]

Hi,

I saw this on Snap-on Tool Box on craigslist for $699. I had the owner send me
additional photos before I made the 1 hour drive. If I get it, I will have to put in some work and I'm okay with that. What do you guys think I should offer? I was thinking $500. i appreciate any input. Thanks.

Rich

https://www.dropbox.com/gallery/18578443/1/tool%20box?h=2a7083

 

[930dreamer]

It has some rust, but still a nice set up. Make an offer, they can only say no.

 

[Underdog]

$500 still seems too high?
Maybe Packerd V8 will chime in.
I'd offer $300 see what happens.

 

[rfc86]

Thanks Underdog.

 

[Skyline]

There are SO many used boxes on the market, why not try to hold out until you find a mint one? Better to pay slightly more for a mint box, than to buy one that needs work. Most of the newer Snap-on boxes are powder coated, so even if you can match the exact PPG color, the finish will never look the same or be as durable if you have to do body work.

Due to the poor economy, this is a buyer's market for toolboxes. You can generally buy any box you want for absolutely no more than 25% of new price in mint condition, sometimes much less for 'motivated' sellers. Just be a patient shopper. If it were me, I'd be looking in CL for about a three state radius. This is a major purchase, and a bit of a drive is worth the trouble.

 

[Trey T]

wouldntpay anymore than 400 bucks

 

[Boiler]

$400 to $600 is the fair range IMO. Doesn't mean you can't find a better deal on a similar box, or a nicer box, but for those 4 pieces there, somewhere between 4 and 6 should leave both parties satisfied.

 

[rfc86]

I really appreciate all the input. Thanks.

 

[Vinko]

If it were internally fine, I'd have no prob. with the $699 though I'd try to bargain. I don't have as much experience with those models but they're built like tanks. And the middle box is hard to find. I'd pay $600 if I really wanted it and assuming that the insides were in alignment. I just posted a similar post on restoring KR 537/557 combos (which I've now done 3 separate times -- though these boxes you post here are earlier and from my limited experience built more solid) and the work involved in that. So that influences the price to me.