Something for the Al Mar 4x4 collector (eBay) finishing soon

[gregozedobe]

On ebay with only 7 hours to go:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Al-Mar-4x4-SEKI-JAPAN-ENGAVED-ROBERT-VALADE-NEW-AL-MAR-BOWIE-AL-MAR-DAGGER-/251191089658?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a7c27d9fa

Item 251191089658, currently bidding at $US 189.19

[MultiMat]

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One day I will land one 

[AimlessWanderer]

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One day I will land one 

Go get it Maffoo  The kids don't really want Christmas pressies anyway 

[gregozedobe]

I guess it depends on how much you want to pay for one. 

I was surprised how many are/were around for sale (based on google results including past sales on eBay), I thought the 4x4 and Quickclip would be much rarer.

I'm a bit of a cheapskate, so I'm not likely to get one unless I stumble across one that no one else has noticed.

Maybe we need some kind of "Hands-off, I saw it first so it's mine" sub-forum so that MTO members aren't bidding against each other and causing the price to be higher than it needs to be.  Of course the obvious problem is getting people to be honest about just how much they are willing to pay to feed their urgent addiction 

[AimlessWanderer]

I guess it depends on how much you want to pay for one. 

I was surprised how many are/were around for sale (based on google results including past sales on eBay), I thought the 4x4 and Quickclip would be much rarer.

I'm a bit of a cheapskate, so I'm not likely to get one unless I stumble across one that no one else has noticed.

Maybe we need some kind of "Hands-off, I saw it first so it's mine" sub-forum so that MTO members aren't bidding against each other and causing the price to be higher than it needs to be.  Of course the obvious problem is getting people to be honest about just how much they are willing to pay to feed their urgent addiction 

The less obvious problem is people being honest with themselves on the same question

[MultiMat]

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One day I will land one 

Go get it Maffoo  The kids don't really want Christmas pressies anyway 

I made a play for it  , it had been in my sights for some time  .
I got a nice bit of over time last pay 

I could not bring my self to go as hard as the other players though 

[AimlessWanderer]

They are a lovely looking bit of kit  Not so convinced about the practicalities of the Philips driver though, otherwise I'd probably be crazy enough to carry one (if bought at the right price)

[J-sews]

The standard Al Mar 4x4's are rare enough, but those Valade engraved models....whew, scarce as rocking horse poo for sure!

[gregozedobe]

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One day I will land one   

The same seller has listed another one (the previous one sold for $US 220.00), so they obviously had at least two (possibly more ?)

I'm thinking seriously about having a crack at it as the valade versions don't seem to come on the market very often.   

Edit:  Well I've bid on it, now I have to wait 9 1/2 days to see of anyone wanted to pay more for it than me 

[Zed]

I'm with you on the phillips Al as got a copy All mare/toolclip and the phillips as pretty much near useless to use,but that is a secure mt 

[enki_ck]

The standard Al Mar 4x4's are rare enough, but those Valade engraved models....whew, scarce as rocking horse poo for sure!

Bob's back! Welcome back Bob, we've missed you.

[Zed]

I'm with you on the phillips Al as got a copy Al mar/toolclip and the phillips as pretty much near useless to use,but that is a secure mt 

  yet again my tablet changes all my words  must stick to my pc for typing stuff    hold on i think MTO changed my words  lets type s e x y again sexy MT   

[Zed]

ok its my tablet 

[J-sews]

The standard Al Mar 4x4's are rare enough, but those Valade engraved models....whew, scarce as rocking horse poo for sure!

Bob's back! (Image removed from quote.) Welcome back Bob, we've missed you.

Not as much as I missed you guys!   Thanks

[gregozedobe]

The same seller has listed another one (the previous one sold for $US 220.00), so they obviously had at least two (possibly more ?)

I'm thinking seriously about having a crack at it as the valade versions don't seem to come on the market very often.   

Edit:  Well I've bid on it, now I have to wait 9 1/2 days to see of anyone wanted to pay more for it than me 

Well, after a few days eBay (not the seller) withdrew the 4x4 valade.  I asked the seller what was going on, but they didn't reply.  They still have other knives on offer, so eBay hasn't totally closed them down.  Seems a bit odd to me 

[MARIOS7319]

I know it's a old topic, but here is another one, but the seller doesn't send outside the  United States.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AL-MAR-AMK-4-X-4-MULTI-FUNCTION-UTILITY-KNIFE-EARLY-PAT-PENDING-ORG-SHEATH-/111004026115?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item19d85b0503

[J-sews]

I know it's a old topic, but here is another one, but the seller doesn't send outside the  United States.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AL-MAR-AMK-4-X-4-MULTI-FUNCTION-UTILITY-KNIFE-EARLY-PAT-PENDING-ORG-SHEATH-/111004026115?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item19d85b0503

Yikes, those things just keep getting expensiver and expensiver

[gregozedobe]

Thanks for the heads-up, Mario.  Unless I see a real bargain, I think I'll hold off in the hope of finding one of those rare valade versions.  So if this particular one appeals to anyone, get in there and bid, don't leave it for me.

Bob,
These Al Mar 4x4's have been selling for over $160.00 for a while now (sometimes more than $200).  There is even one chancer asking for around $400 buy-it-now.  They started at $450.00 but didn't get any takers, so have been slowly reducing the price.

[J-sews]

Yep, I'm just remembering back a couple years when the going rate was $100-$120

[gregozedobe]

If anyone is looking for an Al Mar 4x4 Toolmate, here is one on ebay (seller is nothing to do with me, I already have one so won't be bidding on this one):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-DISCONTINUED-ORIGINAL-AL-MAR-4x4-TOOL-MATE-MULTI-TOOL-8001-LEATHER-SHEATH-/121113734352?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c32f0ecd0

Currently $46.00, but expect to pay around 3-4 times that (or possibly more) if you want to win it 

[gregozedobe]

Yikes, those things just keep getting expensiver and expensiver

They sure do !!!
Ebay: "Almar AL Mar 4x4 tool mate multi purpose tool new never used very rare"
Starting bid:US $235.00, Buy it now: $325.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Almar-AL-Mar-4x4-tool-mate-multi-purpose-tool-new-never-used-very-rare-/350807047247?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51adbabc4f

[gregozedobe]

And here's another 4x4 for B-I-N $325.00 (but at least this is a first production run one: 085/200 )

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-Al-Mar-8001-4X4-TOOL-MATE-Rare-Knife-Collection-PRE-PRODUCTION-PP-Multi-/111100205272?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item19de1698d8


edit:  Or if you prfere a Quickclip rather than a 4x4, how about this one for B-I-N $450.00 ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AL-MAR-QUICKSILVER-Quick-Clip-IV-Model-Japan-2004-Limited-Folding-Knife-Tool-/121128247450?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1c33ce609a

Both prices are more than I am willing to pay for a non-valade version (and I'm not sure I'd pay that much even for a nice 4x4 valade)

[gregozedobe]

Another Al Mar 4x4 on the bay of fleas, this one is B-I-N $215.00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AL-MAR-4X4-COMBAT-CAMPING-POCKET-FOLDING-KNIFE-SUPER-TOOL-8001-/200941787661?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2ec9105a0d

The usual disclaimer: this sale is nothing to do with me, I can't vouch for the seller , caveat emptor etc etc ....

[gregozedobe]

A nice beveled edge, patent pending Al Mar 4x4 on the bay of fleas, this one is an auction, with the current bid at $160 and 3 1/2 days to go (finishing Aug 11, 2013 19:00:40 PDT)


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Al-Mar-Multi-tool-Knife-SS-Early-1990s-pat-pend-stamp-leather-sheath-/200949819724?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2ec98ae94c

The usual disclaimer: this sale is nothing to do with me, I can't vouch for the seller , caveat emptor etc etc ....

[gregozedobe]

here's another one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130995841804?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

current bid $150.00  ( plus $21.00 for shipping from Japan to the US)

1 day to go (ends Sep 23, 2013 05:23:33 PDT)

The usual disclaimer: I have no connection with the seller, cannot vouch for them etc etc.

[gregozedobe]

necrothread revival:

Here's a rare(r) one - first run 029/200 4x4 for those with deep pockets (starting bid $350):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261535149058

The usual caveats:  I have no connection with the seller, cannot vouch for them, do your own research etc etc

[Yadda]

That a beauty!  Ouch at the price.  Hope they get that for it.  Always nice to see the price go up on collectibles.