What would you pay for this tool box?

[dreaminbimmers]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Snap...39:1|66:2|65:10|240:1318&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14

I'm starting an auto tech program next month and am looking for a good starter box.

I couldn't find the model number mentioned in the auction so I don't know how much this sold for new or what kind or sliders it has.

Thanks in advance for the input.

 

[Nealcrenshaw]

I would pay up to $1500,looks to be in good condition

 

[Danglerb]

Snapon gives the guys in the local community college tech program a 50% discount, so what seems to work well is to wait until somebody drops out and buy their box cheap. Being that guy selling his box cheap REALLY *****, so I'd say its a good idea to keep expenses low until you are sure about doing this and have a paying job at least lined up, then do that 50% deal.

 

[dreaminbimmers]

Yeah, I've considered the discount. Even at 50% boxes are still so expensive. I often see boxes on craig's list go for a fraction of the original cost. If I can beat the 50% by a good margin I'll probably go for it.

As far as sticking with the program...
I have no doubt that this is what I want to do. I've worked construction for years and could have endless work if I wanted. Was a school counselor for a few years and realized I couldn't handle the politics and B.S. I have always loved working on cars and should have pursued it as a career in the first place.

I've been in the working world for quite some time and have a good chunk of cash saved up for quality tools and a box.

I appreciate the advice.

 

[Merkava_4]

That's a KRL7002 and it's worth $2500 if it's in flawless shape. Somebody else on the board has their sights set on that box though.

 

[dreaminbimmers]

Thanks for the model number. $6815 new... (according to the snappy web site)

 

[Merkava_4]

That's not really a starter box though; that's a box for guy who's been at it for 6 years or more.

 

[dreaminbimmers]

I've got a beat up old Kennedy 6 drawer box in my garage with side cabinet that is already over flowing. If you saw my garage basement and van you would realize I have a pretty serious tool addiction. Lets just say I'm a firm believer of having the right tool for the job.

 

[billymade]

Damn, thats a nice box; I think you would be set for quite awhile with that one, if you can afford it!

 

[nissan_crawler]

I would pay up to $1500,looks to be in good condition

Same here.

That's not really a starter box though; that's a box for guy who's been at it for 6 years or more.

I disagree. I was in my 40,000 cu. in. box within a year of wrenching.

 

[Deafautotech]

That's not really a starter box though; that's a box for guy who's been at it for 6 years or more.

umm.... i am only working in automotive service shops for five years and i own KRL1203 and KRL1003.... oh well...

 

[ron in sc]

couldn't find the model number mentioned in the auction so I don't know how much this sold for new or what kind or sliders it has.

Call snap on and ask what model took the place of the one on ebay. That way you will get an idea of the replacement cost.

I don't think that toolbox is like the KRL tooboxes because the drawer depth on a KRL is 29". The ebay toobox is 22".

You can find a nice toolbox at a price you are willing to pay if you are patient. I recently bought a used Snap on toolbox. While looking I found that most toolboxes were priced to high by the seller. I was almost always the person willing to pay the most money but the seller felt my high dollar was to low. I'm pretty sure those boxes did not sell. In fact there are two toolboxes with in about 10 miles of me in flawless condition, but still for sale.

I would be suprised if that ebay toolbox was bid up any higher than $800 or $900.

 

[Merkava_4]

I don't think that toolbox is like the KRL toolboxes because the drawer depth on a KRL is 29". The ebay toobox is 22".

I'm thinking the seller is wrong on the depth measurement. That box looks exactly like the KRL7002 in my 2001 catalog. The replacement box is KRL7022.

 

[ron in sc]

I'm thinking the seller is wrong on the depth measurement. That box looks exactly like the KRL7002 in my 2001 catalog. The replacement box is KRL7022.

Certainly could be the case. A call to Snap on would most likely confirm the current model number or the toolbox very similar to the ebay toolbox.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

i'd go up to $1,500 for that. Not far over though.

It's all about the KRA though..

 

[dreaminbimmers]

For those of you interested...
That Snap-on box went for $1500.99.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...item=190243816340&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=

It ended up being a bit more than what I am willing to spend at this time. Somebody got a pretty good deal though.

 

[billymade]

Bummer, that was a sweet box! Check craigslist in your area?

 

[Merkava_4]

You don't suppose someone on this board won that auction do you?

 

[hamburglar]

Do people in vocational education programs keep their toolboxes at the schools? I'd assume so.

Assuming that everything would fit, I think a good first box would be something like this:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...&group_ID=3140&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

Plus buying any power or air tools in kits with cases.

The nice thing about that small box, I would think, is that it could graduate to being a road box when you end up buying something giant and expensive for storage.

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

buy it now when you have a good job , it will be tough to afford when you start working on cars