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B A asked in Home & GardenDo It Yourself (DIY) · 10 years ago

How to value and sell wrenches and sockets at flea market?

I have bought and found in the barn, quantities of wrenches and sockets. What are some easy guides to identifying higher quality wrenches/sockets and also how do you tell which ones are "vintage"?

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  • 10 years ago
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    Any USA marked tools will be more desirable and will sell quickly. Taiwan, China, Pakistan etc., will not sell quickly. Of course Snap-on, Matco, Cornwell will bring top dollar. Craftsman will be medium range and everything else will be at the bottom of the scale. Go to a few pawn shops and check their prices. Good luck!

  • ridler
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    generally anything with a name will usually have a warranty, especially things like craftsman you could probably trade a rusty one for a brand new one at the store .. other than that a crusty rusty tool is worth its weight in iron .. if you think you have some quality tools like bluepoint craftsman snapon ect you should make a list yourself and simply ask which ones are quality ..you may get a quarter for chinese specials and walmart stanley wonders ..

  • ?
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    Well, set them out at the flea market and put price tags on the sets. Let's say $10. If someone buys a set in the first 5 minutes, you might be priced about right.

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  • Jim W
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    For old hand tools that are not under a guarantee, about 25% of retail will sell and make a couple of people happy. Check at the hardware store for retail prices.

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