Vises at Pawn Shops

[Bass Man]

Was wondering if anyone has found any vises at Pawns shops. I haven't. Would think that would be a good avenue, and haven't seen any mention on GJ.

Have a great day.

 

[jwsia]

I bought a 4 in Athol at a Pawn Shop...Excellent condition 27$. It sits on my buddies work bench now after a repaint

 

[Super Sport]

I don't recall seeing a single one at a pawn shop.

 

[Shootinok]

Been looking
Only ever saw 1 and it was so outrageous I had to leave - fast

 

[Rileysan]

The pawn shop I visit regularly always has a few vises for sale. Most are not vintage, but occasionally he has one ...

 

[mikebaker1129]

I picked up a 4" Craftsman (made in Japan) for $8 at a local pawn shop.
I had been looking for a cheap little vise to mount to a table at work for quite some time.
This fit the bill, it was cheap and not cracked.

 

[EJM02]

The only ones I've seen at my local pawn shop are imports and usually hideously overpriced. Like above retail overpriced. I still go look though because...vise.

 

[B_Bimmer]

Plenty of small ones round $30, but nothing I would have wanted.

 

[SignalZero]

Based on the tool prices I've seen, I'd be scared to see what a pawn shop around here would want for a decent USA vise.
I've had better luck browsing craigslist and hitting the flea market. Just last Saturday, I came across a little Dunlap (5244 I think) that was in OK shape for $25 at the flea market. If I didn't have 2 vises in the garage that still aren't mounted, I would've jumped on it.

 

[thebeekeeper1]

While we're on the subject, is an old version of this vice worthwhile?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LRZ4ZIK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I'm assuming it's Asian in origin, but would an old one (20+ years) be USA made and better? Worth $50?

 

[erty67]

There's one around here that always has a few. None elsewhere.

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[becker_atc]

While we're on the subject, is an old version of this vice worthwhile?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LRZ4ZIK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I'm assuming it's Asian in origin, but would an old one (20+ years) be USA made and better? Worth $50?

I have one similar I dislike it. Pull on it to much it spins, doesn't stay put on the base. Only has one locking screw on the base. I'm waiting for a better vise to come along. I have good Wilton on my company truck and a chain vise.

 

[thebeekeeper1]

Thanks so much for the insight.

 

[DWise]

I found my early Wilton 4" bullet at a pawn shop. $45.00

 

[G-ManBart]

I have seen a couple of pawn shops around here listing vises on CL with prices that are a little on the high side, but not unreasonable.