Would you own a purple tool box?

[gReves]

This is my first post but I've been reading around here for a while.
Im a John Deere Tech student and in school currently.

Last night I had the opportunity to trade my Snap-On Heritage tripple bank KRA2318 in Royal Blue for a Snap-On Classic 96 tripple bank KRA2418 WITH stainless work top, bassicly even trade! BUT, after driving 100 miles to swap, when I pull up at his house, I quickly realize that its PURPLE

I noticed it did have a little rust on the bottom of the case under the paint. Dont know if it will continue to grow and spred into a mess.
In all the pics he sent me, I thought it was the exact color of mine and he never once stated any difference.

I told the guy I'd have to sleep on it and decide somthing today.

What would you guys do? I could really use the extra space but dont always wanna hang my head in shame of owning a purple toolbox.

Im proud of my Royal Blue Heritage though. Its in perfect condition. It looks awsome and its still the biggest in the shop so far.

Would you guys suggest keeping my heritage untill I get out of school and trade it in on a royal blue classic 96?

 

[c_mccann]

how tall are you? If you're under 5'10", no- if you're over 6'2", no problem..!

 

[Abbott]

I wouldn't want a purple box.

 

[gReves]

Right at 6'. Probally a little taller with my boots on, ha.

 

[warmpancakes]

Plum crazy purple sure it would match the car

 

[Sterff]

I would love a purple box. The only problem with a purple box is that it may hurt the resale value. People want red, black, green. I honestly would probably pick either purple or yellow if given a choice.

 

[gReves]

But Im in world surrounded by Green and Yellow. Purple wouldn't fit in so great IMO.

 

[zer01]

If yours is in great shape keep it for now. No need to trade your great condition box for someone's rusty box even if it is bigger. Make do with what you have, you probably won't be happy with the purple so waiting is my advice.

 

[DMessin]

If yours is in great shape keep it for now. No need to trade your great condition box for someone's rusty box even if it is bigger. Make do with what you have, you probably won't be happy with the purple so waiting is my advice.

I agree with this advice. Keep yours, it is rust free and has a known history. And you will probably always have that nagging disappointment that you have a purple box. . . best of luck with tech school, whatever you decide.

 

[gReves]

Thanks for the advise guys! Im leaning more twords my first impression to keep mine.

 

[eborcim]

purple goes with green and yellow. It's a bigger box for the same money...

 

[lipadj46]

You are trading toolboxes with prince? cool.

 

[Arnie C]

I have a Snap-On purple toolbox and love it, but its been banished from the garage since I dont have room for 3 roll cabinets at the moment.

 

[1320stang]

Put this on the front:

and get one of these to sit next to it:

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I'd rock a purple box. I would definitely rock a hot pink toolbox.

 

[Scout Driver]

gReves, it sounds like you are pretty attached to your current, blue box. If you are already questioning the purple box.........

You should keep the blue box. I think that this will make you the happiest at the end of the day.

Scott

 

[apong23]

I would trade for the purple. I have seen those and they are nice and original, but doesnt scream in your face.

 

[waggie]

rust is a no-no. but color? if it's a good deal, i wouldn't even blink an eye.

i got a killer deal on my 3 bay Matco, and it was gray, wouldn't be my first choice for MY tool box, but what the heck, $$ talks.

 

[2drx4]

I'd say no, just because of the rust. I hate rust.

 

[mrholeshot]

The box is worth 2X what yours is. Paint repairs are easy and cheap.

 

[Aberdale]

I'd have to get a really good deal on it . . . . . . . . so I could justify repainting it. Otherwise, I'd wait for a box more to your liking, or you could consider buying a second box that matches your current one.

Dale

 

[bcjames]

I'd like a purple one! I'm thinking of respraying my show car purple.

 

[a390st]

Do what you like, but it is over 10,000 cubic inches bigger and more than twice the list price. If the rust is bad and bothers you, just forget about it. If you dislike the color and will be upset over it every time you see it, forget about it. If you are in it for the most box for the money, you've found a screaming deal. Just do what you want and don't look back. You'll feel better if you don't spend your life regretting your decisions. Do what you really want to do.

 

[Tatsuya]

Hell yeah. Purple is my favorite color.

 

[back2class]

Seems like a no brainer, bigger box. What are we 8 year olds. Who cares what color your box is??? Then again, they make **** like this. Must be a whole lota little boys in mens bodies.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/tls/1990380727.html

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Seems like a no brainer, bigger box. What are we 8 year olds. Who cares what color your box is???

True story. I'm colourblind anyway, don't make a whole lot of difference to me.

 

[mrholeshot]

I'm thinking of respraying my show car purple.

I painted my show car purple and hated it. Went back with my favorite color

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I want this and a matching toolbox:

 

[Givl Reggin]

Seems like a no brainer, bigger box. What are we 8 year olds. Who cares what color your box is???

I agree - color don't matter - what matters is layout and size, and if the purple box suits your needs I'd say get it, regardless of what color it is.

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

1 Pink for moose!

1 Purple for every one else!

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=17806&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[alamerang]

Nothing wrong with purple. Now if it was lavender then I would run away as fast as I could

Just tell people you are a ********* Baltimore Ravens or Minnesota Vikings fan. I personally love the color of those Ravens Snap On boxes.

 

[Skin]

purple is a hell of a lot better than lime green. never understood why someone would want a lime green tool box. Giant eyesore in my opinion.

 

[Theloniousmonk]

yea.. nothing wrong w/ purple at all... i wear purple shirts (usually w/ the collar popped up and the sleeves rolled up past the elbow).

 

[mrholeshot]

You can pull off a T/A Challanger or AAR Cuda in any color on the planet

I want this and a matching toolbox:

 

[Moose-LandTran]

1 Pink for moose!

1 Purple for every one else!

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=17806&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

Works for me! I genuinely like hot pink. Don't get me wrong, i wouldn't wear a pink shirt but a pink toolbox i'd definitely have. Maybe a little darker than that though.

You can pull off a T/A Challanger or AAR Cuda in any color on the planet

But especially in that colour!

 

[chadster1]

1 Pink for moose!

I like working on a pink box.

 

[mrholeshot]

I like working on a pink box.

Yeah I love pulling the drawers on them and start working on smooth glides

 

[crewchief888]

if i was in the market for a new box, i think i'd be purple.

but the pink one would match my pink matco creeper.




the purple would match the roll bar padding in my truck,
but the pink would match the pinstripes and lettering on the truck

decisions decisions

 

[shotgunfatcat]

I would do purple, their yellow is my fav though.

 

[mrholeshot]

I love the green (lime) and the Mica green as well. I had a Mica Tool Wagon. That bright lime is da bomb