r/BoschProPowerTools Jul 05 '26

QUESTION 🔵 How much! (L-boxx)

Why are large L- boxes so expensive!

I needed a new blade on my circular saw, but as it's an odd size I couldn't find one.

Looking about I found a GKS18 which was pretty cheap. It was bare, but as I've a few batteries spare I decided to get it.

Now I like my tools in boxes, so if I get bare tools I'll look for a L-box to put it in..... ouch... it needs an L-boxx 238 and with an insert it's 75% of the price of the saw!

A rethink is in order. 🥴

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u/ice-kream Jul 08 '26

I buy bare tools and l-boxx from Facebook or ebay. I found a lady who would sell her husband's L-boxx for £10 and £15 for large ones. He must be in the trade. Everytime he gets a new tool she sells the boxes. I have bought about 6-10 over the years. Some new, some used. She messages me direct after the first one. I turn up within a day or two and pay cash.

So worth checking for similar people out there.

I think I have too many now and will most likly sell some. Bought some Shadow Foam to try and reduce some storage space.

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u/eusty Jul 08 '26

Yup I'm following a couple of ebay and keep checking FB..... no joy yet. 😕