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Hi all,

as you read along you might consider this a strange request and I don't know if it's appropriate to post here (if it's not I apologize), but I figured this is the place I would most likely reach some people who could help me out.

I'm from Germany and I'm looking to purchase a special kind of equipment case which isn't available here since it's a US model that's not being made anymore. So, the most likely place to find one would be a flea market or a thrift store in the US, to both of which I obviously don't have access to.

The case in question is named "Actionpacker" and made by "Rubbermaid". It has a red closing clip, a recognizable curved design, narrow vertical channels on the front and horizontal ones on the back. The model name "Actionpacker" is molded in big letters on the front bottom of the case. Above that on the right side, the manufacturer "Rubbermaid" is noted.

Here are some pictures:

Front:

acpkfrntfp1.jpg


Back:

acpkbkip2.jpg


Opened:

acpkopnnm9.jpg


So, if you...

...have one of those and are willing to sell it to me,

...know where you could get one and are willing to resell it to me,

...know where I could get one online,

...please post here
I'm not looking for any other kind of Rubbermaid case or a case similar to this one, but only exactly the one pictured and described here. I'm also interested if the case isn't in mint condition but has been used and looks accordingly!

I'm of course willing to pay a reasonable price plus S&H and compensate you for your efforts.

As I said, this posting might seem odd to you, but it's very important for me to get one of these so please don't disregard this easily!

Don't ask why I need exactly this case, it's a long story... :wink:

Thanks a lot for reading!


Andy
 
Hi bernardgreen,

thanks for your answer, but I know that this particular case is no longer in production, which means that there's no way to obtain one the usual way.

That's why I'm trying to get a used one from or through you guys here.

Anyone here have one or has seen one recently and is willing to get it for me...?
 
Nobody has one of these stored away in the workshop somewhere...? :(
 
No, I didn't contact Rubbermaid because I know for a fact that this particular case model is out of production since the late 90's or so. That's why I'm trying to find a used one!

I would still try Rubbermaid on the off chance they have an archive of items or they know someone who has. If you provide a good reason for needing it they may release one from the archive. Especially if there is a bit of publicity they can get as a result.
 
I'm on this side of the pond I'll check around and see what I can find no promises
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is there any model # for box beside actionpacker , actionpacker is a line of tote boxes nothing on rubbermaid here will keep checking

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you might try customer sales support, [email protected] who is main supplier for rubbermaid in USA
I'll keep looking
 
bernardgreen - Thanks for the encouragement, I'll try to contact Rubbermaid directly and explain them the situation.

crazycanuck - Thanks very much for your help! I'll ask Rubbermaid if they can give me at least the correct model number and let you know as soon as possible.

Thanks again! :)
 
Here's the answer from Rubbermaid:

Unfortunately, Rubbermaid products are no longer distributed in your area. We do not have a contact number or name to provide. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

The message couldn't have been more useless... They could've at least looked the model number up for me. :(
 
have checked several pawn shops here lots of boxes no actionpacker.
flea markets don't open for several weeks yet will check then as I am brosing for router bits and will be checking all the hidden corners. If you do find one let me know so I can stop looking.
 
Just wanted to see if there are any news? I'm still looking!

Thanks!
 
Hi everybody,

just wanted to say that I'm still looking for one of these cases.

Please let me know if you have any hint!

Thanks so much in advance!
 

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