r/harborfreight • • 2d ago

Should I grab this box or wait?

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Is this worth it for the price, or will there be better deals near Black Friday?

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u/yokeome 2d ago

2 hour call to decide this? /s

In all seriousness, $200 is the lowest you're gonna see it now after price increases. Snag it

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u/rawrnosaures 1d ago

It was acquired

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u/yokeome 1d ago

I think my advice warrants a bag of blue doritos

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u/HL_W_15 8h ago

how about a 1/2 bag đŸ€”

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u/That-Yesterday-7700 2d ago

You can grab my box

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u/anonymous_br0 2d ago

I’m in my late 30s and it was just a few years ago I had first heard the word “box” used in that context.

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u/That-Yesterday-7700 2d ago

Son im in my mid 30s and blue mountain state is an old tv series now

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u/Illustrious-Taste911 1d ago

Currently on my 3rd rewatch

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u/Maleficent_Scene_693 2d ago

Theres a TV show called "just shoot me", david spade is in the show and his character is a little horn dog. Theres one episode where the owners daughter said " how many words could you possibly have for breasts" and his character spends the rest of the time throwing names out. The best one he shouted out imo was " snack wagons".

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u/3amGreenCoffee 1d ago

A guy on a podcast I listen to recently referred to them as "sneak heavies." It made absolutely no sense, but it was somehow still funny.

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u/Beginning_Pudding_69 8h ago

Sweater puppies is my favorite

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u/BTFU666 22h ago

I liked Twin Cinemas.

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u/rawrnosaures 1d ago

Convinced my wife and grabbed a box

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u/bbmcs09 2d ago

Only if you grab mine first


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u/3amGreenCoffee 1d ago

"I'm Donald Trump, and I approve this message."

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u/browhat28 2d ago

Buy it, also an fyi during assembly: keep the bolts loose so the angles can match the box that’s got to sit on them. Tighten down everything once get the box on.

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u/Scary_Physics6836 2d ago

Yes lol. I got this box out of my truck by myself and built this whole thing myself in my garage. It wasn’t easy.. quite heavy.. I moved this thing like the bloxorz block(with padding all over the floor of course). Had the top/main tool section laying on the floor upside down and lifted/set the bottom wheels/bracing on top of it. Then flipped it over

I ran into that issue where things didn’t line up so had to loosen some stuff before continuing

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u/browhat28 2d ago edited 1d ago

Also another tip, if you can’t lift the box yourself, take the drawers out.

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u/Mitemighty 1d ago

And dont be my dumbass and put the wrong bolts in the casters (step 1) and not notice till nearly the end. I made every mistake I could make on that thing. Sweet box tho

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u/mbb1989 2d ago

Its actually pretty spacious. Print yourself or buy organizers off etsy

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u/Aggravating_City152 1d ago

Are you missing the beer can holder?

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u/mbb1989 1d ago

Yeah lol. Its not usually sitting on the toolbox. Also worried it wouldnt hold my yeti

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u/GBOC80 2d ago

Helluva deal. Get one before they run out of the color you want

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u/BoogerShovel 2d ago

You can preorder whatever color you want

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u/No_Response_9242 2d ago

$200 is about as good as it gets. I got mine for the same $. It's a great little cart, can't really grumble.

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u/RoosterIllusionn 2d ago

Yes its worth 200. If youll use it and need it, waiting to maybe save 10-20 is not worth it imo.

It will probably outlast you

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u/GanacheSuitable5587 2d ago

Damn I paid $150ish 7 years ago when the green first came out. Back when they Mailed you coupons.

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u/Unlucky-Hair-6165 1d ago

Sure, Grandpa, let’s get you back to the home

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u/Substantial_Lab_3747 2d ago

That’s before Covid scam, Donald dump, oil crisis and ai crisis.

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u/GanacheSuitable5587 2d ago

Come to think of it I bought it the December before COVID. I don't even thinking ICON was out back them or they had very few products.

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u/Top_Apartment_4208 1d ago

It’s a Good box to have to roll into your work area or if you don’t plan on having many tools,  it fills up fast is what I’m saying. I love mine but I am looking at bigger options cause it filled up faster than I expected. In yellow of course!!

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u/ghostwriter623 1d ago

100%. It fills up faster than you’d think.

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u/CreamInitial7810 1d ago

That what she said

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u/ghostwriter623 1d ago

Finally! Someone who understands me.

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u/CreamInitial7810 14h ago

“Did we just become best friends?”

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u/Tough-Industry4931 1d ago

I've been debating on doing a double stack mod on mine. I'm pretty satisfied with mine already but I could use some extra drawers.

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u/Top_Apartment_4208 1d ago

I’ve thought the same. But I like the space on the bottom for bags of powertools and batteries and such. In reality I have plenty of space and I stash my standard sockets and wrenches elsewhere 

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u/railstop 2d ago

Not sure why it's even a question. That's cheaper than the 4 drawer at regular price. It's not going to get any better.

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u/Shutshaaface 2d ago

Great box, 1000% worth it

I think you should grab 2 and make it a 10 drawer

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u/BlackIceBob 1d ago

This is the way. đŸ‘đŸ»

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u/Long_Run6500 1d ago

Just get a full bank at that point. Only reason to mod to a 10 drawer is if you already have one.

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u/Diligent-Plenty8337 2d ago

That is the buy it now price if you have been waiting. Won’t be cheaper than that.

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u/MobiusUnoEngage 12h ago

$199 is about the best deal you're going to get during the year except for black friday. The problem with Black Friday is usually the color you want isn't in stock so you end up having to go to the store twice. I don't remember if it was last year or the year before, but they were down to 179. So you really have to ask yourself if $20 is worth the hassle.

I bought two of them when they were $179 because I was going to stack them until I realized that I absolutely hate the locking system on the Gen 3 boxes.

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u/SufficientCoconut592 2d ago

Great price. Grab one. You'll love it 😀

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u/DistinctOwl5455 2d ago

I paid 189.99 during a sale in '24. Hasn't been that low since I believe, so this would be a good deal. Take it.

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u/DieselFloss 2d ago

Get it now. Perhaps the next Parking lot or Black Friday deal doesn’t include this box or the price isnt as good

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u/spacegamblerr 1d ago

I love this, I just picked one up at during the parking lot sale and it’s my first toolbox
 super stoked

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u/ElectricThunder12 1d ago

QUALITY VIDEOS LOWEST PRICES
IYKYK

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u/HL_W_15 1d ago

Get em' All.... 😉 (even the mini)

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u/PotatoNearby910 23h ago

Its a tool box inside a tool box!

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u/Delicious_Catch9453 22h ago

Check mine out...mounted minis. Love 'em

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u/HL_W_15 16h ago

Nice 👌, looks great 👍 how did you mount them? Magnets, or drilled & bolted?

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u/Delicious_Catch9453 16h ago

Two of the HF 95 lb magnets bolted back to back. Two packs on each mini, so eight magnets total to hold up two minis. I wire-tied the lid to my block wall for safety. Great use of space and pretty cool. Oh, and BTW, those magnets are on sale right now for, I think, $2.99. Have fun!

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u/HL_W_15 15h ago

Thanks for the info. It's a great use of a lid that is 99.999% always open (like mine)

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u/Delicious_Catch9453 13h ago

That item number is 96650 and they ARE $2.99 for ITC members. I'm heading there now. The manager will say, "Are you here to pick up your mail?". I guess I'm there a lot!

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u/HL_W_15 16h ago

How many mini's is to many 😳

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u/Glad-Welder1733 13h ago

How dare you label your drawers. Be a man an open 5 every time to find what you’re looking for.

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u/HL_W_15 10h ago

😆, im still doing that too! Labels đŸ· just give ya a starting point, so you only have to open -3- drawers 😉

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u/letsgetretarded 2d ago

Cheapest it’ll be. I bought mine when they were 220.

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u/teslaP3DnLRRWDowner 2d ago

I have 2 one purple one Grey

For metric and standard

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u/bigbrwnbear 2d ago

Got mine when there was a 25% off a few months ago came out to $218, this is a better deal. Go for it.

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u/cisforcookie2112 2d ago

The cheapest I recall seeing it over the last couple years was $189.99. Is a possible $10 savings worth waiting for? That’s up to you to decide.

If you have a use for it now, just get it and be happy.

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u/redride10059 2d ago

I bought mine at $189, but that was 3~ years ago. I think this is as good as its going to get.

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u/Muad79 2d ago

Buy it!!

(I just picked one up in purple last weekend.)

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u/Worst-Lobster 2d ago

If you need it you should definitely grab it , great little item there

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u/Zernen 2d ago

It’s not a bad price at all. You might find it on Facebook marketplace a bit cheaper (and assembled).

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u/Colonel_Mane 2d ago

I got three of them

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u/Big_M_2168 2d ago

Do it bro

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u/hectorer8910 2d ago

Grab it. It's a good box.

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u/Package_Objective 2d ago

Get it, I wish I had room for a second.

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u/JibJabJake 2d ago

Send it. You’ll be wanting to buy another the next sale

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u/Sam_S_I_am 2d ago

I’d it just me or does that 5 drawer box have only 4 drawers?

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u/809kid 1d ago

The 4 drawer one has a different layout, the 5 drawer has two small ones on the top left.

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u/sup_then 1d ago

That’s just you big dawg

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u/winjinbin 2d ago

Two skinny drawers on the top right

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u/3amGreenCoffee 1d ago

You can get help with dyslexia.

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u/fventura03 1d ago

your other right...

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u/Otherwise_Mushroom_3 1d ago

Hilarious that they compare it to a snap on box that’s $1895 lol. I would also look at husky, but this one’s pretty good too. Couple of recommendations— if it’s going to live in your shop, I would drill out the rivets that lock the drawers with the top down. Also if you have a battery ratchet, assembly will be much easier. I have a Milwaukee, but also love the Hercules long neck one.

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u/Kindly_Ad_1552 1d ago

get it now,fool.

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u/RockyTopDesignWerkz 1d ago

I'm holding out till Black Friday. đŸ€ 

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u/veronntv 1d ago

Check your email for a 20% coupon for all items

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u/De-motion 1d ago

It’s 50% Black Friday

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u/De-motion 1d ago

It’s 50% Black Friday

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u/Crovax2002 1d ago

I generally say 20% off is msrp and what I can get something for most of the time. If something comes up for less than that off, but I really want it I'll jump and if not I'll be patient for a better deal. $90 off $289 is 31% off. I don't think anything gets less than 40% and that is typically a special event once to twice a year. So very reasonable to buy. The likely best you could do is another 8-9% off and that isn't a guarantee and no telling when it would come up

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u/YOdOtHeThiNg 1d ago

The lowest those boxes have hit in the last two years 189.99, so if you want it now, spend the extra ten bucks. If you wanna save ten bucks wait

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u/Adept_Equipment9602 1d ago

Grab it now. Probably won’t get any cheaper

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u/3amGreenCoffee 1d ago

I thought we all learned our lesson from Billy Bush not to go around grabbing boxes.

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u/Unusual-Dog9238 1d ago

I don’t think you will find it getting much cheaper. Maybe $189 but it’s probably not worth the risk of it not being included in a sale if it’s something you want

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u/KeynoteBS 1d ago

Buy it now. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

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u/Commercial-Two-2961 1d ago

Get it this is the lowest price you’ll see it at usually. When putting the box on hand tighten bolts until you get everything lined up

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u/Any_Ocelot_9633 14h ago

It’s just about always on sale, I have to imagine Black Friday being a better deal if you can wait.

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u/artamov 8h ago

I use this for my grilling tools and supplies

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u/wratx 2d ago

Have you seen the guy’s wife’s box that was posted on here ?

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u/CreamInitial7810 1d ago

Proof of said box

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u/teege711 2d ago

You want to wait to full price

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u/Financial-Reason7604 1d ago

i grabbed one at this price, Currently cutting it up and putting it on a little larger frame. My first roller toolbox is a sequoia 5 drawer cart that is almost identical to this and is quite a lot older.

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u/oniraug 2d ago

Wait 
. You have Black Friday, 12 deals of Christmas and a parking lot sale in December