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   Rob_Weiner | May 14, 2002 11:30pm | #1

   I am still in denial that someone is so ridiculous as to sell an empty box, and some other genius would spend $56 for it.  I am dumb-founded.

   Peace.

   -Rob

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   Azeddie | May 14, 2002 11:38pm | #2

   well it is in "mint " condition, high quality cardboard..LOLOL

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   Andrew | May 15, 2002 02:09am | #3

   I wonder if someone has e-mailed the guy that bought it and told him he just spent $50 on a box. wait a minute, maybe this guy might want to buy some of my old boxes first LOL. but seriously, we need people like this to make the rest of us look smart :)

   Edited 5/14/2002 7:19:12 PM ET by Andrew

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   UncleDunc | May 15, 2002 02:19am | #4

   What would the Stanley collectors pay for an equivalent box from, say, 1940, in mint condition, with instructions? I think this guy's just staying ahead of the curve.

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   theRev | May 15, 2002 02:48am | #5

   That guy is so far ahead of the curve he's on the other side of it.

   <g>

   Scott

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   Azeddie | May 15, 2002 04:01am | #6

   by the time that box is REALLY worth 50 bucks, it will be at LEAST YR 2100

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   badoyn | May 15, 2002 05:01am | #7

   I have one question...Why?

   Sheesh.

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   jase | May 15, 2002 05:20am | #8

   I'll bet he can't wait to show his buddies.

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   Sancho | May 15, 2002 05:37am | #9

   Hey I got a Q tip I used to clean my table saws arbor with any takers the bidding starts at 10 bucks... Darkworksite4: When the job is to small for everyone else, Its just about right for me"

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   vanderpooch | May 15, 2002 06:13am | #10

   hell, i have five LN block plane boxes sitting on a shelf in in the shop. hmmmmm.

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   Vibart2 | May 16, 2002 07:40am | #14

   My wife said he wasn't ahead of the curve but ahead of the turd.

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   mitch | May 16, 2002 03:28pm | #15

   I looked in the completed auctions listings and found that the same seller also had a box from a LN beading tool for sale but nobody even made the minimum bid of $10.  Apparently the market for empty boxes is stronger for some models than others.  Let's all try to use restraint and not flood the market with our own boxes- it ruins the value.  Like the old bull said to the young bull, "Let's walk down and...."

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   SgianDubh | May 16, 2002 05:03pm | #16

   I'm holding the box and the literature that my Clifton plane came in until the market peaks. Should make a nice profit on it soon. I'm off to wrap it all in tissue paper and vacuum seal it,...... right now so as to maximise profit.  Slainte, RJ.Link to RJFurniture site.

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    Azeddie | May 16, 2002 05:51pm | #17

    Maybe I should check with fine cooking site and see how much the cookie boxes are worth

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    Sancho | May 17, 2002 06:23am | #18

    Hey I still got the box my jointer came in Ill let it go for 50 bucks and Ill pay the shipping... Darkworksite4: When the job is to small for everyone else, Its just about right for me"

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    Elcoholic | May 17, 2002 11:16pm | #19

    Sorry in advance I just can't resist.

    1st guy asks:  Does your wife wrestle?

    2nd guy replies:  No, but you should see her box. :)

    I too have a box story.  I bought a TV, video camera and the then 1st ever VHS, HQ, HI-fi,  MTS stereo VCR on the market (JVC5000U I think).  I wanted it bad enough to drop a grand on it.  It was an advance display unit and they didn't want to sell it until after they were available.  I said all or nothing boys, so they sold it to me.  They couldn't find the box.  I made a big deal about the box (I really do have all my component boxes in the attic) so they knocked $35 off.

    What do I hear for a greymarket '76 Yamaha CR600 receiver carton, with the original Japanese only manual, styrofoam blockng, poly bag and twisty for the power cord.  The bidding may begin at $500.  I'll throw in the actual receiver (works great, never even blew a fuse) for another $50.John O'Connell - JKO Handcrafted Woodworking

    Life is tough.  It's tougher if you're stupid - John Wayne

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   DaveinPa | May 15, 2002 05:21pm | #11

   I know why he spent $56 for that box. He works for the Federal Goverment as a Purchasing Agent. LOL

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   Azeddie | May 15, 2002 05:44pm | #12

   Maybe LN makes their cardboard out of some groundup rare imported Hardwoods ?

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   PlaneWood | May 15, 2002 06:28pm | #13

   Recently, there were two #1 planes, with the original boxes, that sold on Ebay.  One sold for $4000+ and the other went for $5500.  Without the box, about $2000 is the best a #1 will bring.

   I figure someone will start selling reproduction boxes, made to look old.

   Another odd, one of a kind plane, just recently went for over $10,000.  It can still be seen there.  Search on "Stanley Plane" in completed items and sort by highest price.

   PlaneWood by Mike_in_Katy
   PlaneWood