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To open or not to open ?

se Offline Mr Biriyani

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To open or not to open ?
on: May 22, 2017, 01:20:06 PM
I think I know the answer but I thought i would ask you guys what you think. ???
Just got this and it arrived still in package and I got hesitant.
I know it´s not superrare what it was my first chance to get one.
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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #1 on: May 22, 2017, 01:22:05 PM
I had the mp800 and liked it ,but if your not going to use it possibly it's worth more in its blister  :tu:


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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #2 on: May 22, 2017, 01:24:32 PM
Unless you really need it, do not open it.
and store it in a dark place, so that the packaging will not be damaged by light.
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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #3 on: May 22, 2017, 01:38:40 PM
Don't open it, you'll regret it if you do
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se Offline Mr Biriyani

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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #4 on: May 22, 2017, 01:41:42 PM
Unless you really need it, do not open it.
and store it in a dark place, so that the packaging will not be damaged by light.

Hmm... interesting. I was pretty sure to open. First time I ever considering not to open. I guess I don´t really need it I have a MP800 and a few mp600 and several others. :think:
But what´s the fun when you can´t fiddle with it.


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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #5 on: May 22, 2017, 02:58:31 PM
Unless you really need it, do not open it.
and store it in a dark place, so that the packaging will not be damaged by light.

Hmm... interesting. I was pretty sure to open. First time I ever considering not to open. I guess I don´t really need it I have a MP800 and a few mp600 and several others. :think:
But what´s the fun when you can´t fiddle with it.
:rofl:  I would be the same mate,hence why I usually buy used MT's with no packaging  :D


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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #6 on: May 22, 2017, 03:10:09 PM
Open it and use it on a cyborg.
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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #7 on: May 22, 2017, 04:10:24 PM
just open it and use it, dang!



otherwise you're losing the chance to handle and enjoy one of the best MTs out there, and the absolute king of compact utility in pliers format...fits in the coin pocket!!



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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #8 on: May 22, 2017, 04:45:41 PM
If you want to use it, then open it and use it.

If you think you might sell it one day then definitely don't open it - it will be worth much more to collectors in a sealed clamshell.  If you want to see what an MP700 is like to use then buy a (cheap) s'hand one and use that (and if you don't like it you can probably sell it for something like what you paid).
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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #9 on: May 22, 2017, 04:54:40 PM
Open it  :pok:


us Offline Aloha

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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #10 on: May 22, 2017, 04:58:08 PM
These are always questions that leave me straddling both sides.  On the one hand I say open it and enjoy fondling.  Take care to open the package nicely so if you decide to move on the re sale price wont be hurt much IMO.  On the other hand I say leave in package and enjoy knowing you have a pristine tool in package. 

Greg makes a good point as well.  So there you go,  I've now straddled a third side.   :facepalm:
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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #11 on: May 22, 2017, 07:03:36 PM
The MP700 is a nice tool. This is also a collectible. Tough choice.

Why did you buy it? To try it? For the collection? Curiosity? Or just because it was cheap?

If it's just curiosity, you will knock a lot of potential value off just trying it. I If you want to use it till it falls apart, then break it open. If however, you feel that one day you might part with it, sell it, buy a standard one maybe, and enjoy a few beers with the money left over.


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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #12 on: May 23, 2017, 11:50:28 AM
If you need money, dont open, if not, have fun instead.
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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #13 on: May 23, 2017, 12:11:47 PM
If it were me I would open it ::)

Did you give a lot for it :think: If so and you are thinking  of selling it then either don't open it or open it very carefully, try it then put it back in the box :tu:

Really just open it and enjoy :whistle: :D


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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #14 on: May 23, 2017, 03:39:33 PM
I have a brand new MP700 Terminator available in my city for $70, but it's too much to pay for it even though it's one of my absolute favorites, but be sure that if I got it I'd beat it like a rented mule   :tu:
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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #15 on: May 23, 2017, 04:44:07 PM
Open the rear side of the package carefully, so as not to ruin the beautiful front.

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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #16 on: May 23, 2017, 07:00:30 PM
Open the rear side of the package carefully, so as not to ruin the beautiful front.

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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #17 on: May 23, 2017, 07:36:08 PM
Open the rear side of the package carefully, so as not to ruin the beautiful front.

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Reply #18 on: May 24, 2017, 02:39:55 PM
Open the rear side of the package carefully, so as not to ruin the beautiful front.

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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #19 on: May 24, 2017, 03:39:22 PM
Open the rear side of the package carefully, so as not to ruin the beautiful front.

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se Offline Mr Biriyani

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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #20 on: May 24, 2017, 03:41:47 PM
Haha :D Thanks everyone i really appreciate it. I bought it out of curiosity I never had the chance to test one and actually first time I seen one for sale in my country.
The seller wasn´t pushing the "mint in a box" it just arrived that way.
I think for once I´ll keep it unopend and maybe sell it in the future when I have found another one.
And I hate keeping empty boxes so I might as well keep in there.
And you´re wright Zed I usually stay away from buying "still in blister"to of the same reason.
But there is a first time for everything.


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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #21 on: May 24, 2017, 05:10:35 PM
Good choice, and I would look for a cheap beater too.  :cheers:
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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #22 on: May 28, 2017, 01:15:12 AM
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and store it in a dark place, so that the packaging will not be damaged by light.

I was thinking the same thing, but not so much to protect the packaging but that so that innocent humans would be protected from terrible product placement and reminders of an awful movie  :facepalm:


se Offline Mr Biriyani

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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #23 on: April 21, 2018, 01:12:56 AM
Update: About  a year ago I got the mp700 T3 still in package. After some concideration I decided not to open it.(first time in my life)
A Month or so later I found another one. To my surprise it  also arrived still in package. The plastic was little fragile and had a small crack from the transport..
Soo I cut it out and made it a user. >:D

Today I got a T3 Mp400.
I don't think I differs any from an ordinary mp400 besides the logo. But its still a nice little tool. I have the one with corkscrew since before and been looking for one to the right price without  for a good while. I like the terminator theme but as Sea Monster said it was a horrible sequel.
I remember that I was actually invited to the premiere here.I was looking forward to it They made a quite big thing about it. The girl terminator made a little speech about the film and all that.(Schwarzenegger wasn't here)  But when I came out I feld, hmmmm so thats why they had to spend so much to promote movie.
But I stil really like my new Gerbers!
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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #24 on: April 21, 2018, 07:32:05 AM
Has the year passed so fast? :sa:

Fun sequal!
The story, not the movie :whistle:


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Re: To open or not to open ?
Reply #25 on: April 21, 2018, 08:17:28 AM
Glad it had a happy ending too!

Love that '400  :cheers:
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