What is it worth?

[AffableCurmudgeon]

Craftsman machinist toolbox. 20x13x6. No dents or dings, no rust, drawers glide freely. Just dusty and old.

I have two questions:


1. What should I pay for this?
2. If I get it, should I paint it Craftsman red?


Thanks.

 

[metaldad]

nice shape, no visible rust. minor dents. vintage stickers.
i'd leave as is
price - what are you comfortable with? me - 25. maybe

 

[Sunset_Z28]

Looks like it’s been spray painted by the looks of the latches and lock. I have one like it that’s light blue and paid $40.

 

[BFBOB]

IF it's usable for you - I gladly paid $50 for same box in the brand I prefer. IF for resale half that or a bit more. I have three boxes in this configuration- very useful for sitting by the drill press.
It all depends on whether you're buying to use or resale. I've done well on both.

HTH, YMMV, all that ****.

 

[larry_g]

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I have one similar that is a Kennedy. Mine was free. Look here for pictures of it's stickers, https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=5653

lg
no neat sig line

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

Well, I did buy it. A few hours with a wire wheel, deep cleaning with mineral sprits, a roll of rubber liner, a new lock and a can of hammered finish spray paint and it turned out really pretty.

 

[unslow1]

Is that the kitchen table? That looks like something I would do. Looks good now load it up with older Craftsman tools.

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

Yes, kitchen table. I brought it in to take pictures. It is back in the garage now filled with drill bits, cutters, blades and router bits.

 

[AreYaSerious]

I wouldn't go over $30, keep it original.

 

[BajaScout]

$56


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[454ragtop]

Passed on a similar box for $8. at a yard sale on Fri. The front to back depth of those boxes annoys me to no end.