Used tool boxes? What are they worth

[-=Jeff=-]

I have a 3 drawer middle section craftsman Grip Latch (ball bearing) and a lower roller ( no bearings) also craftsman

I have no idea what to sell them for. Where can I look to find some ideas of correct pricing

 

[1982fxr]

pics will help...and where you live and how fast you want to unload them...

 

[zkling]

~1/2 of new* is a good starting point if in reasonable used condition. That means not rusted out, bounced down the highway or falling apart with 6 different coats of paint.

*Note that craftsman stuff goes on sale all the time so you will need to consider the sales price, not just the listed price on their website.

 

[-=Jeff=-]

Here are a pictures of both boxes

the top one has slight dent on the back

I was thinking like $120 for the pair when I list them

 

[zkling]

I think $120 would be fair as long as they work fine and no surprises inside the drawers. That bottom is a real basic home owner box, but at that price for both it will give someone a good bit of storage.

It is a bit hard to see in the pics, but is the top (middle) damaged? Are you sure it is a grip latch box? I thought all those had stickers on them :

 

[Super Sport]

Being a full depth intermediate box, that top one is somewhat uncommon and sought after. They don't make those any more. If you're willing to hold onto it until you find the right buyer, I'd say you can get at least $100 out of that one alone.

The bottom should be good for close to $100 as well. If listing together, I'd list them for $200 or so, and be somewhat negotiable.

 

[-=Jeff=-]

Thanks for the info.. Yeah the bottom is also missing the lock bar and key

all the drawers will have liners in them too..

Just need to finish cleaning them out.. i have a top and bottom that are ball bearing with the snap detent, both older boxes, I might keep both but I am debating on selling those too.. since I bought a HF box

 

[Itinerant]

How "slight" is the dent? I'd pull the drawers and fix it before listing. As was mentioned, knowing your location would help in determining price. Where I'm at you'd be keeping them for $120.

 

[-=Jeff=-]

Chicago Suburbs..

Dent it on the top 'lip' if you will.. once I get ready to sell I will get better pictures

 

[-=Jeff=-]

I think $120 would be fair as long as they work fine and no surprises inside the drawers. That bottom is a real basic home owner box, but at that price for both it will give someone a good bit of storage.

It is a bit hard to see in the pics, but is the top (middle) damaged? Are you sure it is a grip latch box? I thought all those had stickers on them :

Yeah I pulled the grip latch sticker off

There is some dents/damage, I need better picture, I did have a Full depth Chest on top or the intermediate one for many years

I bought the middle one new about 9 years ago

 

[Itinerant]

Chicago Suburbs..

Dent it on the top 'lip' if you will.. once I get ready to sell I will get better pictures

SS is much closer to your area than I and makes some good points on pricing. Your dent is a 10 second fix.

 

[oldldh]

How much are "old" tool boxes worth???


Why, as much as somebody is willing to pay for it...of course...


(Someone wiseass had to say it...it was my day to be the wiseass...)

 

[Outlawmws]

How much are "old" tool boxes worth???


Why, as much as somebody is willing to pay for it...of course...


(Someone wiseass had to say it...it was my day to be the wiseass...)

Ain't that every day old man?