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Title: Used tool store
Post by: Shane on September 10, 2010, 11:38:27 AM: Does anyone, know of a place that buys used tools? Ny guys are calling me a Hoarder.. As I just cant throw out a used tool because we got new ones... Some working some not..
I just want to get rid of the lump some to one person or place. I tried looking up such a shop. One does not exist... Would be great business venture
Title: Re: Used tool store
Post by: mizovalgrl on September 10, 2010, 11:55:07 AM: Try calling the school's LSS and D.W Poppy.They used to buy used tools for the automotive dept. Now, with all the stolen property out there they might not anymore.
Title: Re: Used tool store
Post by: Chris on September 10, 2010, 12:06:00 PM: You could build your karma points and donate some of them to Habitat for Humanity

http://www.habitatufv.ca/ or http://www.vancouverhabitat.bc.ca/
Title: Re: Used tool store
Post by: mizovalgrl on September 10, 2010, 12:26:26 PM: Quote from: VWChris on September 10, 2010, 12:06:00 PM
You could build your karma points and donate some of them to Habitat for Humanity

http://www.habitatufv.ca/ or http://www.vancouverhabitat.bc.ca/

A local avionic's company that I work for did that.They gave them away to anyone in that particular area, they could sell them themselves. I should of been more clearer my sincere applogies VWChris. I edited it for you...
Title: Re: Used tool store
Post by: piercedvw on September 10, 2010, 01:59:16 PM: Have you tried or thought about putting the lot on CL? What kind of stuff?
Title: Re: Used tool store
Post by: buddy boy on September 10, 2010, 02:04:42 PM: i do... 0.10c for every 100lbs
Title: Re: Used tool store
Post by: Chris on September 10, 2010, 02:39:20 PM: I think the big issue for Shane is the LARGE LOT of tools that would have to be placed on craigslist
Title: Re: Used tool store
Post by: red snapper on September 10, 2010, 04:10:05 PM: Quote from: VWChris on September 10, 2010, 02:39:20 PM
I think the big issue for Shane is the LARGE LOT of tools that would have to be placed on craigsl

Time to have a big garage sale and whats left over donate to some charity. Just my 2 cents.
Title: Re: Used tool store
Post by: Matt on September 10, 2010, 06:15:32 PM: KMS used to have a clearance dept where they would take tools on consignment or trade. havent been there in a while since I buy most my tools from the tool trucks so I dunno if they still offer that or n
Title: Re: Used tool store
Post by: Shane on September 10, 2010, 10:00:10 PM: Chris nailed it, i dont want to have a garage sale.
Title: Re: Used tool store
Post by: red snapper on September 11, 2010, 06:20:39 PM: Ya, I dont blame ya. Garage sales are a pain in the ass.
Title: Re: Used tool store
Post by: Shane on September 12, 2010, 09:02:07 AM: Quote from: red snapper on September 11, 2010, 06:20:39 PM
Ya, I dont blame ya. Garage sales are a pain in the ass.
your renovating right? come on over and pick your tools, hell I will even swap for some labour on the DC
Title: Re: Used tool store
Post by: silas on September 12, 2010, 10:43:11 AM: pawn shop...or kms (like matt said)...craigslist (1 pic, 1 list, 1 reasonable price, buyer takes everything)...

but imho it really matters on how much they mean to you & how much they are worth to you? will it be worth the time it takes to pursue a venture like above.

i really like the ideas that were mentioned about donating them to an organization. great way to help others and help yourself get rid of it all in one lump sum.