What would you pay for a Japan PST?

Mercury · **on:** July 03, 2011, 07:53:43 AM

I have almost pulled the trigger on a Japan Assembled PST a few times, but I can never justify it. There is one on ebay right now for a pretty low price, but it looks a little banged up and I am contemplating whether or not I should snag it. They are rare, but I do see them a few times a year so I think I may wait and see if a prettier one comes up when I have more spare cash. What would you guys pay for one of these if you wanted one?

Pacu · **Reply #1 on:** July 03, 2011, 08:15:09 AM

I got mine for 35 off here a while back. In like new condition with leather sheath id go upto 70 and thats it.

Mercury · **Reply #2 on:** July 03, 2011, 08:29:59 AM

This one looks well used, bordering on beat up. I think I'll pass for now.

New_World · **Reply #3 on:** July 03, 2011, 09:29:09 AM

don't get a beat up one UNLESS you plan on using it.

kills the value.

idk much about the japan PSTs, but my american one is perfect...no need for another. =) (don't quote me on this...... I'll probably have one next month...lol)

genevabuck · **Reply #4 on:** July 03, 2011, 05:51:18 PM

I think that I paid about $60 for mine.

David · **Reply #5 on:** July 03, 2011, 08:25:45 PM

That would depend on which variation, condition and how bad you want it. There are five different variations of the riveted PST that I know of. I have only paid over 50 for one and that was a auction here on MT. O and it is a rare variation. The only one I`ve seen like it. Of the two variations that pop up on ebay on a fairly regular bases I`d be hard pressed to pay more that 35 of 40 for one in good condition. But then I all ready have a number of these. Prices on these have gone up quite a bit in the last six months to a year. Some of the BIN prices are outrageous.

Mercury · **Reply #6 on:** July 04, 2011, 11:08:10 AM

Quote from: David on July 03, 2011, 08:25:45 PM

That would depend on which variation, condition and how bad you want it. There are five different variations of the riveted PST that I know of. I have only paid over 50 for one and that was a auction here on MT. O and it is a rare variation. The only one I`ve seen like it. Of the two variations that pop up on ebay on a fairly regular bases I`d be hard pressed to pay more that 35 of 40 for one in good condition. But then I all ready have a number of these. Prices on these have gone up quite a bit in the last six months to a year. Some of the BIN prices are outrageous.

Yea, the BIN prices are getting a little ridiculous. For some reason, people think that the Marlboro stamped ones are flippin gold and try to sell them for the price of a small car payment.

Zed · **Reply #7 on:** July 04, 2011, 12:37:55 PM

Ive seen one in the uk going for around £50

is that too much $:-\$

Mercury · **Reply #8 on:** July 04, 2011, 09:51:43 PM

I think 50 pounds is too much for nearly any PST, unless it is pre 92 and in mint condition, meaning factory condition. I have a mint 98 PST that would only net about $30 here in the US.