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Old 01-23-2007, 12:31 AM   #32
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Re: What Tools Do I NEED?

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Originally Posted by shifty View Post
Sorry - saw one used (and mostly empty) going for that on Craigslist. I don't even want to know what they go for brand new
Sorry, didn't mean to sound rude in my last post. Anywhoo ... you don't want to know what a home-size "weekend warrior" model would go for. It's crazy what those boxes sell for. I can understand (kinda-sorta-not really) a Pro Wrench using this sort of box and paying these prices, but for home use it's absolutely INSANE.

I have some SnapOn tools (new & used - mostly used) that I have purchased on Ebay and at D.O.D. auctions, but I can honestly say that I don't see myself buying any of the "truck brands" brand new off the truck for home use. My home use would never justify the cost.

Here's a prime example. This same size box can be had at Sears for approx. $500-$600 for both pieces ... ok, so it doesn't have the fancy-shmancy Harley Davidson decals on it, but dang if I can't buy my own decals for the difference in the price.

Ebay Link

Here's another. Nice box, but I want something to keep my tools in, not my family heirlooms. Geez, I have driven used cars that cost less.

Ebay Link #2

Craftsman box in same size would cost ya less than $300 ... ya got me on this one ... it's less than $2K!

Ebay Link #3

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