What's this Wilton worth?

[Vette10R]

Only description is Wilton 5" at an auction. I might be able to get it cheap! What's the highest I should offer? Thanks

 

[LXCam]

I paid 230 for mine that's really close to that new and it wasn't a deal price. I'd go a Hundy

 

[meatsis]

I paid 230 for mine that's really close to that new and it wasn't a deal price. I'd go a Hundy

$100??? NO WAY! I would only do half that. And that's only if I really NEEDED it.

 

[Vette10R]

100 is not bad, it comes with a couple work benches that I don't really need. I'm going to throw an offer in and see what happens. So far the high bid is at $12.50 with 2 days left, wish me luck! Haha

 

[Vette10R]

I currently do not have a vice so I need something...

 

[drivesitfar]

Vette: that metal workbench has some good value ($100+-) if it's a thick gauge steel. i'd say you might be able to find that vise for $30-50 if you look hard in your area and if you have and haven't found any it's new counterparts sell for $120 and up and most are not built in the US like that one is.

 

[Davefr]

Brand new one is $249 shipped (or $187.50 today only after coupons)

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=319-3256

I'd say $75 + or - is fair. (excluding any value of the workbench)

Sure you can wait a few months/years and go to a couple thousand garage sales and find something much better/much cheaper but a lot a GJ members forget that some people have IMMEDIATE work to do with a tool!!

 

[Mark in Indiana]

Vette,
Over the past few years I've bought those Wiltons consistently for around 30$. Restored and sold them for 120$ - 150$. They're a good utility vise.

 

[meatsis]

Vette I don't know what part of MN you are from but if you're willing to spend $100 you would be much better off with something like this. A quick CL search showed a few old vises in that area.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/for/5466343672.html

 

[exmaxima1]

I would buy at around $30-50, and sell at $70-90. I'm not a fan of the cast-in pipe jaws, so not a keeper for me.

 

[CNGsaves]

+1 that not as desirable as other vises . . . due to permanent pipe jaws.

Value depends on what you're willing to pay for it !!!

 

[1982fxr]

Brand new one is $249 shipped (or $187.50 today only after coupons)

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=319-3256

I'd say $75 + or - is fair. (excluding any value of the workbench)

Sure you can wait a few months/years and go to a couple thousand garage sales and find something much better/much cheaper but a lot a GJ members forget that some people have IMMEDIATE work to do with a tool!!

different model and chinese. Not a bad vise though. US utility Wiltons bring decent money out here fwiw.

 

[Vette10R]

Thanks for all the info guys! I'm going to throw an offer on it and see what happens. The price is still very low so I might be able to get the whole lot for very cheap. I'll let you guys know what happens wednesday!

 

[drivesitfar]

Vette: that Reed Meastsis found maybe in your area for $90 is a much better vise than the little Craftsman unless you are looking to keep the steel workbench too.

good luck