what is this box worth ?

[outcast]

since it has a little, but very noticeable, damage.
i asked for the model #. but have yet to receive it.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/tls/2533487967.html

 

[Strouty]

He says right in the post, that he is selling it for less than he owes snap on credit, I would stay away, far away.

 

[outcast]

yeah. i am not buying it. its too deep, looks like a 29". i am just wondering what the value is because of the damage.

 

[Strouty]

It isn't even his to sell, snap on owns it. I would say if he had it paid off, that would be a little bit high, but that side cabinet is pricey too.

 

[Slip_Kid]

Stay away,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,far away from that one.

 

[pipsters]

Put me in the camp of "it's none of my business", what he does with the $$ after you hand it to him is his business. Everyone always jumps to conclusions, maybe he is going to continue making payments to Snap-On after paying down a good chunk of the amount owed? Who knows.

Now stolen, OK yes I would have a moral issue with that of course.

 

[Strouty]

Put me in the camp of "it's none of my business", what he does with the $$ after you hand it to him is his business. Everyone always jumps to conclusions, maybe he is going to continue making payments to Snap-On after paying down a good chunk of the amount owed? Who knows.

Now stolen, OK yes I would have a moral issue with that of course.

It doesn't matter what he does? If he stops paying they will repossess it from you. Essentially it is like you stealing it from snap on. Never buy a box that isn't paid off. There are many threads discussing this on GJ.

 

[pipsters]

It doesn't matter what he does? If he stops paying they will repossess it from you. Essentially it is like you stealing it from snap on. Never buy a box that isn't paid off. There are many threads discussing this on GJ.

Use your head, how in the world will Snap On track down a cash buyer? I mean really...think it through...

The buyer of the box is not the problem, if no toolbox what does Snap-On do? My guess is go after the guy who signed on the bottom line, just like every other creditor.

 

[mtwaterguy]

These boxes are usually sold on a commercial loan that states that the box and everything in it are collateral and cannot be sold until the loan is paid off. Most tool companies persue violators very aggressively. All it takes is someone to mention that you've got a new box, or for a dealer to see it during a visit. Besides being involved in an illegal activity, is it really worth taking a chance on losing your purchase price?

 

[outcast]

Use your head, how in the world will Snap On track down a cash buyer? I mean really...think it through...

my dealer told me he would check my new/used box. to see if it was stolen.

now. if i bought it for my home garage. then the box, as far as snap-on was concerned, would have fallen into a black hole.

 

[outcast]

guys. you are getting off topic. i am not buying that box.

the topic is : how much has the value (lets assume its paid for) decreased because of the damage ? $500 -$1000- $3000 - ???

 

[pipsters]

my dealer told me he would check my new/used box. to see if it was stolen.

now. if i bought it for my home garage. then the box, as far as snap-on was concerned, would have fallen into a black hole.

I remember briefly glancing at some sort of language a while ago, I want to say any Snap-On tools you own are put up as collateral against your tab with Snap-On. So I can see a dealer looking at your stuff if you owe them something. But if not? I can't fathom a legal grounds for a private party to examine your tools at your place of work. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, I just can't believe it would ever happen, and amazes me that people would allow that sort of treatment.

As far as considering the tool box stolen, does Snap-On file a police report? I would guess no. If not the item is not stolen. If that were the case, that would mean either the seller would be doing time if they can't find the tool box, does that happen?

Knowing all this, I have to wonder why the $#@! someone would EVER buy tools from Snap-On and keep a tab with them. Just use a credit card. Worse comes to worse, you default and they sue you for failure to pay. But they can't take your tools from you. You would just negotiate with the creditor once it goes to collections for a lessor payment.

 

[Dolsontools]

Use your head, how in the world will Snap On track down a cash buyer? I mean really...think it through...

The buyer of the box is not the problem, if no toolbox what does Snap-On do? My guess is go after the guy who signed on the bottom line, just like every other creditor.

if you ever need a slide warrantied snapon will want to know the serial number. if its not paid for they will send the repo man. I've seen it happen.

 

[fatfillup]

The damage would deduct $500 for the price. Maybe a little more. From what i see, and I can't see that much, the lip is bent and that is an easy fix with a pair of hand held sheet metal brakes (not sure if that is what they are called) Won't be perfect, but a lot better. As a reseller, I'd pay about $2300 for that set up in that shape.