Toolbox Ad - legit?

OnlyGround
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I’ve been browsing recently for an additional tool box to add to my collection. I’ve already got two of the standard “craftsman” sizes, and one is a cheap piece of shit I got for free that is too flimsy to hold anything heavy in the bigger drawers. I’ve also acquired more items that are just kind of loosely organized on shelves. Plus I want an actual nice, large size box, hey fuck off.

Anyway, I was browsing the other day and ran across this (I’ll spare the guy possible harassment by not adding the link):

It’s in a good conditions
I don’t have space in our new Home
And don’t wanna keep it outside
Only detail it gots it’s a lil dent in the back you can see it in the picture
Asking 1300$

That is, apparently a legit Matco 72" box, with hutch top - for $1300? Shouldn’t that be worth $4000 or more?

There’s more than one pic, but it’d be redundant. Other pics showed the model and serial numbers.

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I mean, I think the box is legit but it must be stolen, or I’m going to get robbed when I to buy it?

It’s much more than I need but at that price, would I be stupid not to?

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That’s a steal. Did the guy give a reason why he’s getting rid of it? Do the pictures look like he’s in a shop or anything?

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I have not contacted him yet.

It looks like it’s in a storage unit - less than 2 miles from my house as it turns out.

The ad says he moved and has no room for it.

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Yes that’s an expensive tool box. Bottom box was around 4500 new. Top was probably close to the same. Maybe not fake a worth the look.
I have Mac tool box so I can vouch for the price.

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Appears to be at a commercial establishment. If it’s close by, and you really need it, you’d be a fool to not go and have a look at it. Carry your pistol.

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This could be a possibility cause they are large and very heavy. But he should know its worth more than that.

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Close to half a ton according to the user manuals.

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If he’s showing the serial number it is likely not stolen. Go get it. If it feels off but you’re still a little nervous about it, save the pictures of the ad so you have clean hands if anything comes of it.

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This. If you do buy you’ll need a trailer with a ramp. If you trying to put in the back of a truck you’ll need a forklift, or several dudes to help.

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I am making contact. We’ll see what happens.

I’d say avenge me if I do wind up getting robbed and murdered, but you guys are useless.

I’d probably just go rent a U-Haul box truck with ramp for an hour to get it done. Would be worth it.

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I’m willing to give him a stern talking-to if he kills you, but nothing beyond that.

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Don’t sleep on Harbor Freight tool chests if you want to save money.

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But this is cheaper than Harbor Freight even.

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Yea, ideally I want a 72" wide style with workbench top.

The cheapest one of any kind I can find used is $900. New they’re at least $1400 for Home Depot or HF mid-tier brand.

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more than I deserve

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That’s a steal not a deal

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I bought two of these shelves but only used 1.5. If you get that box truck and want the half a shelf I’ve got you can have it.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-5-Tier-Industrial-Duty-Steel-Freestanding-Garage-Storage-Shelving-Unit-in-Black-90-in-W-x-90-in-H-x-24-in-D-N2W902490W5B/319132842

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Much appresh - but my entire garage has shelving everywhere built onto the walls already. Too many in fact. They start at 4 feet off the ground, which is in the way for what I have planned.

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Well then. Free to any other Vegas dudes. It’s just in my way now.

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I’ll gladly write a strongly worded letter if you want to deliver it whilst administering said stern talking to.