Tool Talk
Buying, Selling, and Trading => Buying, Selling, and Trading => Topic started by: Northwoods on June 21, 2019, 09:02:44 AM
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A Proto 3/4" drive set fell into my lap the other day (and it weighs a ton), and I want your help in evaluating it.
Ratchet, breaker bar, three extensions, swivel joint, and 22 sockets--7/8" through 2 7/8"
Red heavy metal box with side handles and hardwood wooden floor trolley.
Some of the sockets are Proto Los Angeles--so that will help to date it.
All parts are in good working condition. I have not cleaned them up yet, but the rat clicks smooth and I will clean and lube it, of course.
What should I ask for it? And what should I expect to get?
Don't worry about nailing yourself down; give me a ballpark estimate.
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new off the truck the name brands area fortune, a 15 pc set from snap on is $1500!!
this proto set sold for $1200 on ebay in April
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-PROTO-3-4-Drive-Socket-Set-29-Pieces-Museum-Quality-Los-Angeles/333161556006?hash=item4d91f9e826:g:3fUAAOSwu89ct6dY
much more than I thought
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Wow! That set is really something.
Mine does not have the Pebble components, of course. It is a user/collector set.
Something to think about.
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All 3/4" domestic sets have a lot of value. I bought some in June. One if the tools was a 3/4" x 8" extension, -V- series Craftsman. (I was using it for my 1960 Craftsman collection.) They wanted $30, but they got to a more reasonable price when I showed them new was $29.95.
So I would assume at least triple the price you would get for a 1/2" Proto set.
The size of the potential buyer group is smaller. I imagine the hardest part is finding the right buyer.
Chilly
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The HF set is less than $80.00. So folks looking on CL or FB really don't know the difference between Proto and the cheap stuff. It's a tough market for 3/4" in my area. I'm not sure if you would get $ 500.00 for that set here.
I think your best bet would be to Ebay it. Find out how much shipping is before you list it.