Skeletool at pawn shop?

Precise · **on:** May 26, 2009, 09:10:10 PM

So I have this local pawn shop. They have a used Skeletool for 20$. Is this a decent price? It is in pretty good condition. The two bits have some of the black worn off, but otherwise still nice. I think its the original model, the one with the carbiner clip.

I don't know much about these things. I own SAKs. And fake leathermans I abuse the hell out of in my portable tool bag. I suppose it could be handy to have a real, good one. ....or maybe trade for more SAKs....

DannyZRC · **Reply #1 on:** May 26, 2009, 09:30:13 PM

it would have to be very beat up for $20 to be a bad deal.

Nikos · **Reply #2 on:** May 26, 2009, 09:33:06 PM

Hmmm... Sounds like an awful lot of money for that crap. Better buy it and send it to me to save you the hassle...

american lockpicker · **Reply #3 on:** May 26, 2009, 09:42:20 PM

Where is this pawn shop and whats it called?

Precise · **Reply #4 on:** May 26, 2009, 09:50:44 PM

I'll tell you after I pick up the skeletool......

AHB · **Reply #5 on:** May 26, 2009, 09:54:36 PM

Quote from: Precise on May 26, 2009, 09:50:44 PM

I'll tell you after I pick up the skeletool......

Smart move...

Poncho65 · **Reply #6 on:** May 26, 2009, 10:00:51 PM

Quote from: AHB on May 26, 2009, 09:54:36 PM

Quote from: Precise on May 26, 2009, 09:50:44 PM
I'll tell you after I pick up the skeletool......
Smart move...

Yep that sounds good for a Skeley

Anthony · **Reply #7 on:** May 26, 2009, 10:10:26 PM

$20 for a Skeletool is a great deal. Do you remember if it had a serrated blade? if so that's the CX version with the carbon fiber handle material and 154cm blade, which would make it an even better deal!

jzmtl · **Reply #8 on:** May 26, 2009, 11:23:43 PM

Where the hell do you people find these pawn shops? There are only two in town and they want more for stuff than brand new price.

american lockpicker · **Reply #9 on:** May 26, 2009, 11:25:33 PM

I know of one that has some tools for really low prices.

Pacu · **Reply #10 on:** May 26, 2009, 11:30:44 PM

When you go in act like you don't want it....bargain it down to 15

Poncho65 · **Reply #11 on:** May 26, 2009, 11:41:24 PM

Quote from: Pacu on May 26, 2009, 11:30:44 PM

When you go in act like you don't want it....bargain it down to 15

That's the way to do it

Now I just have to go and practice on my haggling

Then I need to find a pawn shop that has MTs

Pacu · **Reply #12 on:** May 26, 2009, 11:54:50 PM

Guess i need to check out some pawn shops. I feel dirty when i go in there because of the old military life. Friends pawning their possesions(and yours) for beer money and such.

Nice find btw on the Skeletool

Benner · **Reply #13 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:09:54 AM

Sounds good to me.

nuphoria · **Reply #14 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:11:35 AM

I'd buy it

american lockpicker · **Reply #15 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:12:20 AM

Quote from: Pacu on May 26, 2009, 11:54:50 PM

Guess i need to check out some pawn shops. I feel dirty when i go in there because of the old military life. Friends pawning their possesions(and yours) for beer money and such.

Nice find btw on the Skeletool

Don't feel bad I used them to get rid of old EDC gear and some pay really well. Once I sold a used brass Zippo($18 new), used case knife($30 new) used maglite solitaire($5 new) used Gerber multitool(25 new), used 2AAA minimaglite($9 new) for $75 and a set of USA made stanley screwdrivers.

prime77 · **Reply #16 on:** May 27, 2009, 06:48:02 AM

$20 for a Skeletool? Great find. I wish my local pawn shops had stuff like that.

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #17 on:** May 27, 2009, 01:49:03 PM

BUY IT!!! Give the orphan a good home!

Precise · **Reply #18 on:** May 27, 2009, 02:03:44 PM

I bought it. Blasted thing has been taunting me there for two weeks... I'd say its in almost new condition. There is a little oil grease around the pliers, I think someone was using it on a car, and the edges of the bits have the black worn off, but are otherwise just fine. It still has the factory edge and has never been resharpened. If I wasn't at work, I'd post a pic. Its just the regular skeletool, no serrated blade. I like the lightness of the tool. Light, but solid.

Although, I was chatting with the owner and he showed me a Leatherman Wave that was about to go up for sale. He said the guy had three more days to buy it back before it went in the display case. It looked brand new and even had a nice sheath.

Crouton · **Reply #19 on:** May 27, 2009, 02:53:17 PM

Nice score. Pocket change(almost) for a good multi.

Gareth · **Reply #20 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:21:43 PM

Heck, I'd have bought it and I'm not even a fan of the Skeletool. Nice find.

american lockpicker · **Reply #21 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:26:29 PM

Now that you've got it wheres this shop Precise?

Precise · **Reply #22 on:** May 27, 2009, 03:36:52 PM

Ha. Burnsville, WV. Off the highway headed toward Glenville about a mile. A lil combination pawn shop, convience store (beer and hot dogs mostly), bait shop, and feed store. Their usually open pretty late, since the owner lives there. Its a pretty nice setup. He and his friends sit around and drink and occasionally sell something. I want to own such a place someday.

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #23 on:** May 27, 2009, 04:36:15 PM

Quote from: Precise on May 27, 2009, 03:36:52 PM

Ha. Burnsville, WV. Off the highway headed toward Glenville about a mile. A lil combination pawn shop, convience store (beer and hot dogs mostly), bait shop, and feed store. Their usually open pretty late, since the owner lives there. Its a pretty nice setup. He and his friends sit around and drink and occasionally sell something. I want to own such a place someday.

OH!! A general store!! There was one like that, when I lived in Florida, off Midway Road. Pawnshop, hunting/fishing/camping, food, lottery, and the best $5.00 breakfast you'll ever have!

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