Scientist on eBay

[Sazabi]

Just listed:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Scientist-Model_W0QQitemZ260575942659QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCollectible_Knives?hash=item3cab895803

[Neil]

I reckon we should start placing bets on these as to what they'll go for 

Due to blade condition I'd guess $35

[Sazabi]

Whoops; I didn't even look at the condition of the knife, actually. :/

Yeah, I say $40, tops.

[NutSAK]

I'd say you guys are on the money.  It would make a good user for that price.

[Sean]

It would make a great little user.  I bought a new one in box a little while ago off the 'bay
all the way from Israel.  Unfortunately being new I can't bear to break it out and use it
so It's one of the very few knives that sits idle. 

[Gareth]

These really do make good EDC tools.  I'm betting on $51, pure guess though.

[gunga]

I'm curious, I know these are rare and discontinued, but if you want it as a user, why not just build one from parts?

Less money and newer parts...

[Neil]

I guess that depends on the cost of parts.  If you want to make a nice one i.e. from new parts that would cost you around £40 including shipping in the UK and then you've got to build it and take the time to get the action, fit and finish as good as factory.

I appreciate parts costs are cheaper in other parts of the world but it gives you an idea as to why folks other than collectors will pay what they'll pay for a used one.