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the best deal of my life. (lets see if I make out, or get cheated)

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us Offline detron

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thanks to a tip by Roc,  I was able to purchase what might be the best deal of my life.

but we all know that if something is too good to be true,....   well you know the rest.

anyway I bought a "buy-it-now" on ebay for a listing titled  "victorinox swiss army knife"
with a price of $12  with $2.65 shipping

here is the cover photo of the listing



I actually thought it was just for the dual sheath, and I would have paid $12 for that anyway, and I wanted one so I hit "Buy-it-now" to prevent it from getting away.
then, with the urgency gone, I started really looking at the listing and saw it was a brand new seller, with one positive review.   :dwts:

then I noticed the rest of the pictures









so, now to see if there was an error, a bait-n-switch, a cheat, or a great deal! 

as of today, the item has been marked "Shipped", the seller messaged me with "a pleasure doing business with you"

I will update this tread as i know more, but I am REALLY excited about this.  I wanted the dual pouch SOS type kit, but it was out of my price range. (but $12 is very doable)
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Score!!!!!!! :cheers:

I barely slept last night due to excitement! 
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Awesome deal, I am hoping the best for you!  Can't wait to see your photos!
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Awesome deal, I am hoping the best for you!  Can't wait to see your photos!

Photos will be here no matter what (good or bad)   :rofl:

since the seller took Paypal, I know i can get my money back if not legit, but I would rather have the item.
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Dang! That surely beat my $25 pair of SOG Spec Elite I knives.
Congrat on a sweet score  :cheers:


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Hope it turns out to be the real thing!   :tu:


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I sure hope it turns out well.  Had I known, I would have scored it.

What I find really cool is that the engraving showing the knife was bought in Geneva.


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I sure hope it turns out well.  Had I known, I would have scored it.

What I find really cool is that the engraving showing the knife was bought in Geneva.

yeah,  I noticed the Geneva piece, and it sure does not hurt my feelings one bit.   :tu:
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Nice score!   :tu:

I have never found that great of deal!


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Re: the best deal of my life. (lets see if I make out, or get cheated)
Reply #10 on: February 25, 2017, 03:00:20 AM
Nice score!   :tu:

I have never found that great of deal!

I did not find it Roc found it am sent me a PM since he knew I was looking for one.

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Re: the best deal of my life. (lets see if I make out, or get cheated)
Reply #11 on: February 25, 2017, 04:16:43 AM
Usually a good indicator of whether you got the real deal or not is to look what other items a seller has. If that's the only SAK he has for sale among vintage 70's bell bottoms it's more than likely legit.


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Re: the best deal of my life. (lets see if I make out, or get cheated)
Reply #12 on: February 25, 2017, 04:30:53 AM
Nice score!   :tu:

I have never found that great of deal!

I did not find it Roc found it am sent me a PM since he knew I was looking for one.

Okay, let me just say that I never get TOLD about a deal like that either!  :)


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Re: the best deal of my life. (lets see if I make out, or get cheated)
Reply #13 on: February 25, 2017, 04:33:56 AM
Nice score!   :tu:

I have never found that great of deal!

I did not find it Roc found it am sent me a PM since he knew I was looking for one.

Okay, let me just say that I never get TOLD about a deal like that either!  :)

yes, I got lucky.  and I am very grateful. 
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Re: the best deal of my life. (lets see if I make out, or get cheated)
Reply #14 on: February 25, 2017, 05:08:57 AM
I barely slept last night due to excitement! 

Funny  :D - Although I can believe it!!

Looking at the pics and style of the pics - I'd say legit
The fakes tend to just show the SAK itself and be a bit more structured etc
And VG (and funny) point Roc, about the bell bottoms

So I really hope it is legit and very happy for you Detron - Can't wait to find out

Although I have to say - very jealous for myself
What do those things usually go for - 200 bucks or so  :o


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Re: the best deal of my life. (lets see if I make out, or get cheated)
Reply #15 on: February 25, 2017, 05:11:48 AM
I'm hoping!!  What an awesome score!!!!!
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Re: the best deal of my life. (lets see if I make out, or get cheated)
Reply #16 on: February 25, 2017, 06:23:13 AM
What a catch if it tutns out to be real!

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Re: the best deal of my life. (lets see if I make out, or get cheated)
Reply #17 on: February 25, 2017, 07:42:33 AM
Fingers crossed.
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Re: the best deal of my life. (lets see if I make out, or get cheated)
Reply #18 on: February 25, 2017, 08:13:19 AM
Wow, that would be a bargain. Fingers crossed (we need a fingers crossed emoji for situations like this :))
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Re: the best deal of my life. (lets see if I make out, or get cheated)
Reply #19 on: February 25, 2017, 08:58:23 AM
I can't believe it worked! Soon as the money hit my Paypal account I fired up the Lear jet to make my getaway. Two hours from now I will be in a tropical paradise, with a beautiful blonde at my side, a yacht in the lagoon, and not a worry in the world.
Yes, once a man has $12 to his name, he is no longer a man, he is truly a king...
So long, suckers!


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Re: the best deal of my life. (lets see if I make out, or get cheated)
Reply #20 on: February 25, 2017, 09:04:13 AM
Hope it turns out to be the real thing!   :tu:

What he said  :salute:

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Re: the best deal of my life. (lets see if I make out, or get cheated)
Reply #21 on: February 25, 2017, 09:18:38 AM
I can't believe it worked! Soon as the money hit my Paypal account I fired up the Lear jet to make my getaway. Two hours from now I will be in a tropical paradise, with a beautiful blonde at my side, a yacht in the lagoon, and not a worry in the world.
Yes, once a man has $12 to his name, he is no longer a man, he is truly a king...
So long, suckers!

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Re: the best deal of my life. (lets see if I make out, or get cheated)
Reply #22 on: February 25, 2017, 12:46:53 PM
I can't believe it worked! Soon as the money hit my Paypal account I fired up the Lear jet to make my getaway. Two hours from now I will be in a tropical paradise, with a beautiful blonde at my side, a yacht in the lagoon, and not a worry in the world.
Yes, once a man has $12 to his name, he is no longer a man, he is truly a king...
So long, suckers!


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Re: the best deal of my life. (lets see if I make out, or get cheated)
Reply #23 on: February 25, 2017, 05:13:47 PM
 :rofl:
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Re: the best deal of my life. (lets see if I make out, or get cheated)
Reply #24 on: February 25, 2017, 05:14:46 PM
Hope it works out Dman!
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Re: the best deal of my life. (lets see if I make out, or get cheated)
Reply #25 on: February 25, 2017, 05:47:46 PM
Dang, I even told the Mrs, she said huh? But that meant more of, you didn't buy anything without asking, did you? Best of luck! :tu:
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Re: the best deal of my life. (lets see if I make out, or get cheated)
Reply #28 on: February 26, 2017, 12:03:27 AM
 :popcorn:
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Re: the best deal of my life. (lets see if I make out, or get cheated)
Reply #29 on: February 26, 2017, 12:18:36 AM
well, a package has left its origin, and is on the way

tracking link

estimated arrival is Monday!!!!!    :mail:
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