Post by: FolderBeholder on January 06, 2019, 05:14:43 PM
You would have to buy at least one Victorinox/Wenger item per day. :mail:
I think I could do it, anyone else interested? My hope is that it wouldn't be too much of a burden, although it may hurt the budget. :facepalm:
I figure if it gets too expensive, I could buy a lanyard or toothpick for a few days to offset so much buying. :dunno:
At least this is the shortest month of the year. :cheers:
Anyone on board or plan to watch?
Post by: Rapidray on January 06, 2019, 05:16:43 PM
I'm wondering if there is any interest in a February 28-day spending spree challenge.That would leave me out! I’m retired :rofl:
You would have to buy at least one Victorinox/Wenger item per day. :mail:
I think I could do it, anyone else interested? My hope is that it wouldn't be too much of a burden, although it may hurt the budget. :facepalm:
I figure if it gets too expensive, I could buy a lanyard or toothpick for a few days to offset so much buying. :dunno:
At least this is the shortest month of the year. :cheers:
Anyone on board or plan to watch?
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 06, 2019, 05:19:21 PM
I understand. Maybe you can watch :popcorn: me do the challenge all the while going broke and regretting ever suggesting it. :rofl:I'm wondering if there is any interest in a February 28-day spending spree challenge.That would leave me out! I’m retired :rofl:
You would have to buy at least one Victorinox/Wenger item per day. :mail:
I think I could do it, anyone else interested? My hope is that it wouldn't be too much of a burden, although it may hurt the budget. :facepalm:
I figure if it gets too expensive, I could buy a lanyard or toothpick for a few days to offset so much buying. :dunno:
At least this is the shortest month of the year. :cheers:
Anyone on board or plan to watch?
Post by: Wspeed on January 06, 2019, 05:21:00 PM
Good luck :cheers:
Post by: Wspeed on January 06, 2019, 05:22:32 PM
But I will watch the challenge :popcorn:
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 06, 2019, 05:27:02 PM
Post by: Greg Jones on January 06, 2019, 05:30:33 PM
I will watch though :cheers:
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 06, 2019, 05:33:14 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 06, 2019, 05:40:20 PM
Post by: Nix on January 06, 2019, 05:51:10 PM
Thank goodness I'm planning to do a Fixie challenge in February, thereby avoiding a severe tongue-lashing by Mrs Nix.
(https://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/phew.gif)
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 06, 2019, 05:56:21 PM
Oh well, I'll give it a try. This might be a solo challenge and it will be interesting to see how far I get. :salute:
Post by: Fast Bill on January 06, 2019, 06:16:37 PM
Post by: Wspeed on January 06, 2019, 06:38:53 PM
Post by: VICMAN on January 06, 2019, 07:12:33 PM
Post by: Borg on January 06, 2019, 08:15:25 PM
Post by: Serena on January 06, 2019, 09:01:33 PM
Post by: Rapidray on January 06, 2019, 09:04:58 PM
Post by: Rapidray on January 06, 2019, 09:06:47 PM
:rofl:I’m in for the Fixie Challenge! :hatsoff:
Thank goodness I'm planning to do a Fixie challenge in February, thereby avoiding a severe tongue-lashing by Mrs Nix.
(https://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/phew.gif)
Post by: LoopCutter on January 06, 2019, 09:08:30 PM
Then if you purchase more than one on a given day, that is still only one days buy.
Likely need a picture of purchase and receipt to qualify. 28 separate purchases is not the MTo way.
I will watch from the sidelines :popcorn: If you decide to continue :think:
Post by: Kev D on January 06, 2019, 09:09:15 PM
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on January 06, 2019, 09:33:35 PM
I guess it's quite obvious that I'm out, but I will watch others go for it :D.
Meanwhile, I will wait until the participants start selling their "spending spree" goodies during their "March 2019 in dire need of cash challenge" :whistle:.
;)
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 06, 2019, 10:46:56 PM
But in my defense, if I were to buy right, maybe I would get some gems and sell off the unwanted ones that were purchased to make a profit. :dunno:
Post by: twiliter on January 06, 2019, 10:52:59 PM
Maybe March will become, sell a SAK each day challenge. :rofl:
OK yes, I can do this one. :facepalm: :D
Post by: theonew on January 07, 2019, 12:04:07 AM
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 07, 2019, 12:14:26 AM
LOL, when stuff started coming in I would definitely be getting some strange looks from my wife, which makes it somewhat tempting :whistle:Totally worth it! :rofl:
Post by: kamakiri on January 07, 2019, 01:23:06 AM
Maybe March will become, sell a SAK each day challenge. :rofl:
OK yes, I can do this one. :facepalm: :D
That sounds more likely for me...or maybe a buy and sell
Post by: Rapidray on January 07, 2019, 01:27:36 AM
I think a lot of buyers would be forum members :whistle:Maybe March will become, sell a SAK each day challenge. :rofl:
OK yes, I can do this one. :facepalm: :D
Especially with some of the SAK that have been show! :like: :tu:
Post by: Syem on January 07, 2019, 01:33:47 AM
How about "buy a SAK every day for a year?".
I'd join but I've already bought waaaaaaay too many knives last year (more than a year's worth). Also, I've vowed to concentrate on exceptional pieces and I don't see a way to find that every single day for a month straight :D
Good luck though, I'll be curious about what you purchase (and the total amount spent :whistle:)
Post by: cody6268 on January 07, 2019, 02:19:05 AM
Post by: Alan K. on January 07, 2019, 02:21:02 AM
:dunno:
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 07, 2019, 02:35:38 AM
Ya'll got me running scared, but I think I'm going to soldier on and give it a try. I've been saving up some money, so I have a small SAK fund that should cover this experiment.
I just hope there are nice options to buy when the time comes.
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 07, 2019, 03:14:06 AM
I've bought over 30 MTs in a month before, but not one-a-day(and spread over eight brands). This should prove to be interesting to follow along. Good luck with it, FolderBeholder! :tu:
Post by: Rapidray on January 07, 2019, 04:11:33 AM
Post by: CallsignBadger on January 07, 2019, 04:13:47 AM
I'll definitely watch, though :popcorn:
Post by: VICMAN on January 07, 2019, 01:45:45 PM
It seemed like a good idea when I thought of it. :think:
Ya'll got me running scared, but I think I'm going to soldier on and give it a try. I've been saving up some money, so I have a small SAK fund that should cover this experiment.
I just hope there are nice options to buy when the time comes.
With your past record of finding good deals I think you should be able to do this. :D :cheers:
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 07, 2019, 02:40:09 PM
In anticipation of this challenge, it sure has curtailed my current spending.
I figure I'll keep saving up until February, unless a stellar item goes up for sale that is on my 10 most wanted list.
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on January 07, 2019, 03:55:14 PM
Post by: pfrsantos on January 07, 2019, 05:15:21 PM
I will also be watching this from a safe distance! :D
Likewise. Hope the pond serves as a moat to protect us from being infected with that spending virus.
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: Aloha on January 07, 2019, 05:20:16 PM
I'm sure you will find some nice things.
Post by: cody6268 on January 08, 2019, 12:54:16 AM
Post by: gregozedobe on January 08, 2019, 10:03:08 AM
Meanwhile, I will wait until the participants start selling their "spending spree" goodies during their "March 2019 in dire need of cash challenge" :whistle:.
:D :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: Reinier on January 08, 2019, 11:03:48 AM
Post by: Mechanickal on January 08, 2019, 12:21:06 PM
I might be able to buy 28 toothpicks :think:I sense a sudden raise in your budget...
Post by: Reinier on January 08, 2019, 12:36:30 PM
I might be able to buy 28 toothpicks :think:I sense a sudden raise in your budget...
Good one ;)
But so many bills to pay :ahhh
Post by: Mechanickal on January 08, 2019, 12:42:48 PM
Imagine how I feel!! :ahhh :ahhhI might be able to buy 28 toothpicks :think:I sense a sudden raise in your budget...
Good one ;)
But so many bills to pay :ahhh
Post by: Wspeed on January 08, 2019, 12:43:44 PM
Same here :ahhh :ahhh :ahhhImagine how I feel!! :ahhh :ahhhI might be able to buy 28 toothpicks :think:I sense a sudden raise in your budget...
Good one ;)
But so many bills to pay :ahhh
Post by: Reinier on January 08, 2019, 12:51:55 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 16, 2019, 03:46:10 PM
I've had some time to think about this :think: and I'm not sure how many consecutive days it will go as I want to be sure I find a suitable candidate each day for purchase and not just buy anything to keep the challenge going.
I will look in earnest each day and it would be great if 28 items catch my eye (it could happen). :climber:
Post by: kamakiri on January 16, 2019, 04:01:36 PM
Good luck, and I'll enjoy this one from the sidelines! :popcorn:
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 16, 2019, 04:09:00 PM
And oh, the horror if you lost an auction... :ahhh on Feb 27! :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhhOh, that would definitely hurt, but if I had that many purchased by then and the finish line was so close, I'd definitely buy a Classic just to keep the race going. :tu:
Post by: VICMAN on January 16, 2019, 06:23:46 PM
I will start this challenge on the 1st of February.
I've had some time to think about this :think: and I'm not sure how many consecutive days it will go as I want to be sure I find a suitable candidate each day for purchase and not just buy anything to keep the challenge going.
I will look in earnest each day and it would be great if 28 items catch my eye (it could happen). :climber:
That sounds like a good approach FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
I will be following along to see what you find, :popcorn: :popcorn:
Post by: Butch on January 16, 2019, 06:51:45 PM
Right after I win the Powerball.................... :facepalm:
Post by: Rapidray on January 16, 2019, 07:29:43 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 17, 2019, 02:10:18 PM
So what if you find a couple of good buys in one day, would they count as a wild card for a no buy day? That would seem fair. :dunno:I like that wild card idea and may have to use it on a future challenge. :tu:
Post by: kamakiri on January 17, 2019, 06:40:04 PM
Post by: Wspeed on January 17, 2019, 06:49:48 PM
...or make it even harder: One knife needs to show up on every day the US mail is delivered! :D ;)Now that will be a challenge :rofl:
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 17, 2019, 08:21:48 PM
:iagree:...or make it even harder: One knife needs to show up on every day the US mail is delivered! :D ;)Now that will be a challenge :rofl:
Post by: Rapidray on January 18, 2019, 12:01:27 AM
:cheers:So what if you find a couple of good buys in one day, would they count as a wild card for a no buy day? That would seem fair. :dunno:I like that wild card idea and may have to use it on a future challenge. :tu:
Post by: Rapidray on January 18, 2019, 12:03:36 AM
And be at the mercy of the USPS...no...NO...NOOOO!...or make it even harder: One knife needs to show up on every day the US mail is delivered! :D ;)Now that will be a challenge :rofl:
:rofl:
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 29, 2019, 02:55:11 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7885/31969392427_34f20be46f.jpg)
The good news is I can still think up 28 SAKs that I'd like to buy:
1) 84mm Voyageur with Red Ribbed scales
2) 91mm SwissChamp XL
3) 91mm Astronaut on front scale
4) 93mm Swiss Railways Black Beauty
5) 93mm Pioneer from Thailand with Elephant on scale
6) 4 rivet vintage Victorinox
7) Blue Fish on Scale model 234faU
8 ) Vagabond with Boy Scout wood chopping graphic on the back
9) 125 Year Climber
10) Climber w/Essential Tools Graphic
11) SwissCard Lite
12) SwissCard Nail Care
13) Alox Nespresso 2017
14) Alox Nespresso 2016
15) Coach Leather Knife
16) Gold Ingot Classic
17) Copper Alox Vagabond
18) Alaska Railroad Vagabond
19) Mike Horn Ranger
20) AP Blaze Ranger 55
21) 91mm Luxury Automobile
22) 84mm Alumnus
23) Snow Ranger 50 Wenger
24) Christmas knife 2017
25) Canadian Cellidor Moose Modeler
26) Red Duchess in box
27) Hunter Pro Alox Red
28) MiniChamp XL Mint in box
Post by: Wspeed on January 29, 2019, 03:12:03 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 29, 2019, 03:15:02 PM
That is a great list of SAKs FB do you think you can find them all :tu: :like:I think that there are about 8 that will be difficult to ever find. I did miss out on a couple of auctions by not being on the computer when the buy it nows were offered.
I do think over time I will find many of them, but most likely not in February. :cheers:
Post by: Wspeed on January 29, 2019, 03:20:17 PM
Have you got backups that you would
buy if you can’t find the SAKs on your list :think:
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 29, 2019, 03:23:05 PM
Good luck with trying to find all of them FB :tu: :like:Thank you. Regarding backups, not really, although I never know when something will catch my eye. Plus, I'm certain there are some LE Classics that I would want.
Have you got backups that you would
buy if you can’t find the SAKs on your list :think:
Post by: Reinier on January 29, 2019, 03:32:21 PM
Virtually impossible to find all of these within one month though :P
Post by: Wspeed on January 29, 2019, 03:36:21 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 29, 2019, 03:36:54 PM
Wow. That's quite the list :drool::iagree: I was surprised that my want to buy list is so small, but it will likely take me months if not years to find a few of them, if ever.
Virtually impossible to find all of these within one month though :P
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 29, 2019, 03:37:48 PM
This is definitely going to be a very interesting challenge :tu: :popcorn:My feeling is it won't go the full month, but I will try. :tu: It all depends if items show up for sale.
Post by: Wspeed on January 29, 2019, 03:43:11 PM
Post by: Wspeed on January 31, 2019, 07:16:56 PM
Post by: Rapidray on January 31, 2019, 07:20:50 PM
Post by: Etherealicer on January 31, 2019, 09:20:31 PM
Well... it is a Wenger :D
Post by: Rapidray on January 31, 2019, 09:53:00 PM
Plan B:That is cool! :like: :tu:
Well... it is a Wenger :D
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 31, 2019, 11:09:55 PM
Post by: Wspeed on January 31, 2019, 11:21:38 PM
Post by: microbe on January 31, 2019, 11:38:41 PM
2) 91mm SwissChamp XL $200
3) 91mm Astronaut on front scale $150
4) 93mm Swiss Railways Black Beauty $750
5) 93mm Pioneer from Thailand with Elephant on scale $150
Your first 5 knives are already rocking up to $1500 :oops:
Good luck!
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 01, 2019, 12:10:00 AM
1) 84mm Voyageur with Red Ribbed scales $250I would happily pay $1500 for those first 5! :cheers:
2) 91mm SwissChamp XL $200
3) 91mm Astronaut on front scale $150
4) 93mm Swiss Railways Black Beauty $750
5) 93mm Pioneer from Thailand with Elephant on scale $150
Your first 5 knives are already rocking up to $1500 :oops:
Good luck!
The 28 knives I listed are ones I hope to find some day to purchase. They are not what I expect to find in one month. :salute:
Post by: microbe on February 01, 2019, 12:21:56 AM
1) 84mm Voyageur with Red Ribbed scales $250I would happily pay $1500 for those first 5! :cheers:
2) 91mm SwissChamp XL $200
3) 91mm Astronaut on front scale $150
4) 93mm Swiss Railways Black Beauty $750
5) 93mm Pioneer from Thailand with Elephant on scale $150
Your first 5 knives are already rocking up to $1500 :oops:
Good luck!
The 28 knives I listed are ones I hope to find some day to purchase. They are not what I expect to find in one month. :salute:
I was lowballing not to rack up too much of a bill.
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 01, 2019, 12:22:42 AM
I liked your prices. :tu:1) 84mm Voyageur with Red Ribbed scales $250I would happily pay $1500 for those first 5! :cheers:
2) 91mm SwissChamp XL $200
3) 91mm Astronaut on front scale $150
4) 93mm Swiss Railways Black Beauty $750
5) 93mm Pioneer from Thailand with Elephant on scale $150
Your first 5 knives are already rocking up to $1500 :oops:
Good luck!
The 28 knives I listed are ones I hope to find some day to purchase. They are not what I expect to find in one month. :salute:
I was lowballing not to rack up too much of a bill.
Post by: CallsignBadger on February 01, 2019, 04:22:30 AM
:popcorn:
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 01, 2019, 05:04:28 AM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 01, 2019, 01:48:57 PM
All I know is no SAK is safe today! One will be purchased. :pok: :gimme:
Post by: Wspeed on February 01, 2019, 01:58:17 PM
Post by: Reinier on February 01, 2019, 03:03:48 PM
Day 1 - can she do it?
All I know is no SAK is safe today! One will be purchased. :pok: :gimme:
Here's a suggestion: https://www.ebay.com/itm/143110684647
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 01, 2019, 03:06:35 PM
I've looked at it, but I have a few that are similar:Day 1 - can she do it?
All I know is no SAK is safe today! One will be purchased. :pok: :gimme:
Here's a suggestion: https://www.ebay.com/itm/143110684647
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2831/33537801005_f4aa2acc2a.jpg)
Post by: Reinier on February 01, 2019, 03:12:18 PM
Nice pic :drool:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 01, 2019, 03:13:46 PM
Me too :PThank you. Plus I have to ease into this, even though it's a short month, I cannot spend $100 each day. :ahhh
Nice pic :drool:
Post by: VICMAN on February 01, 2019, 03:23:22 PM
Day 1 - can she do it?
All I know is no SAK is safe today! One will be purchased. :pok: :gimme:
You can do it FB! :cheers: :popcorn: :popcorn:
Post by: Rapidray on February 01, 2019, 03:26:33 PM
Oh boy :oops: :drool:I've looked at it, but I have a few that are similar:Day 1 - can she do it?
All I know is no SAK is safe today! One will be purchased. :pok: :gimme:
Here's a suggestion: https://www.ebay.com/itm/143110684647
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2831/33537801005_f4aa2acc2a.jpg)
Those are so nice! :cheers:
Post by: Wspeed on February 01, 2019, 03:31:40 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 01, 2019, 03:33:57 PM
Too bad these arrived yesterday. They would have been bought in February if I could have waited.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4844/39984306143_77d235d6d0.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 01, 2019, 03:40:30 PM
Post by: Wspeed on February 01, 2019, 03:41:07 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 01, 2019, 03:43:08 PM
They would be gone by now if you waited :tu:I agree which is why I decided to buy when I did. :tu:
Post by: Nix on February 01, 2019, 04:12:56 PM
Post by: VICMAN on February 01, 2019, 06:31:14 PM
I have 28 less SAKs than I want. :D
Too bad these arrived yesterday. They would have been bought in February if I could have waited.
You made the right decision in getting them when you did! :cheers:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 01, 2019, 06:35:47 PM
Good early start, though. ;)Kind of like stretching before a race. :tu:
You made the right decision in getting them when you did! :cheers:Thanks Vicman! :cheers:
Post by: microbe on February 01, 2019, 07:40:21 PM
https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/victorinox-nespresso-2016-2017-2018-1030040700/ (https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/victorinox-nespresso-2016-2017-2018-1030040700/)
And they are on your list!
Post by: Wspeed on February 01, 2019, 07:42:25 PM
Post by: microbe on February 01, 2019, 07:43:54 PM
https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/victorinox-nespresso-no.01-02-03-1043719504/ (https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/victorinox-nespresso-no.01-02-03-1043719504/)
Post by: microbe on February 01, 2019, 07:45:05 PM
https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/victorinox-nespresso-serie-nr.-01-1034708806/ (https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/victorinox-nespresso-serie-nr.-01-1034708806/)
this one s more reasonable
https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/victorinox-nespresso-no.-2-1046164280/ (https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/victorinox-nespresso-no.-2-1046164280/)
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 01, 2019, 08:01:28 PM
https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/victorinox-nespresso-no.-2-1046164280/
Post by: Reinier on February 01, 2019, 08:09:08 PM
Post by: Wspeed on February 01, 2019, 08:50:07 PM
Post by: microbe on February 02, 2019, 02:06:20 AM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 02, 2019, 04:37:34 AM
I looked and looked for something to buy on eBay, but couldn't come up with a suitable candidate, so I bought this new Victorinox NailCare SwissCard:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7901/46040715025_f0cab7629f.jpg)
Post by: CallsignBadger on February 02, 2019, 04:38:52 AM
Post by: Rapidray on February 02, 2019, 04:52:02 AM
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 02, 2019, 05:07:46 AM
Day 1Always a winner to have a SwissCard. :tu:
I looked and looked for something to buy on eBay, but couldn't come up with a suitable candidate, so I bought this new Victorinox NailCare SwissCard:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7901/46040715025_f0cab7629f.jpg)
Post by: Reinier on February 02, 2019, 07:31:58 AM
Post by: microbe on February 02, 2019, 10:14:25 AM
Post by: Wspeed on February 02, 2019, 12:42:25 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 02, 2019, 03:10:57 PM
It's day 2 and I'm looking for a candidate to buy.
Post by: Wspeed on February 02, 2019, 03:16:55 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 02, 2019, 03:53:28 PM
Post by: VICMAN on February 02, 2019, 07:50:24 PM
Day 1
I looked and looked for something to buy on eBay, but couldn't come up with a suitable candidate, so I bought this new Victorinox NailCare SwissCard:
Nice find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 03, 2019, 06:14:55 AM
Found a SAK to buy at 9 PM my time. Whew!
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7913/40001547883_6dde1a0e5d.jpg)
Post by: VICMAN on February 03, 2019, 06:49:10 AM
Day 2
Found a SAK to buy at 9 PM my time. Whew!
Cool find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: Reinier on February 03, 2019, 06:52:13 AM
Post by: Blackbeard on February 03, 2019, 09:33:05 AM
Post by: Wspeed on February 03, 2019, 01:06:07 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 03, 2019, 02:41:48 PM
Cool find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:Thank you Vicman! :cheers:
That's a very nice one, with the late 1940s opener (I think) ánd scissors.Thank you, do you think it's 84mm or 91mm? I can't tell. :dunno:
Victorinox nail clippers for about $8 should help with the budget, maybe spread out into the cutlery dept and get a paring knife? Just giving some suggestions cause this sounds like it could drain your wallet if your set on completing challenge and lose an auction and need a quickie Vic so you don't overpay on something.Good ideas Blackbeard, thank you. :tu:
Excellent find FB :tu: :like:Thank you Wspeed. Right when I think I have enough exposed rivet SAKs, another pulls me in. :hatsoff:
Post by: Rapidray on February 03, 2019, 02:50:40 PM
Post by: ThundahBeagle on February 03, 2019, 03:24:28 PM
Have you been hired by Victorinox to get fans all ginned up to boost Q1 sales or something?
More power to ya, but I'll just be watching.
Worst case scenario, head over to Def's get em before they go to Ebay thread. You didn't say they have to be new.
Between Def's sales thread and Lynn LeFay's cheapo depot reviews, in a pinch, many could be got for less money than the price of a trip to Dunkin Donuts. Certainly Starbucks
Post by: Wspeed on February 03, 2019, 03:39:02 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 03, 2019, 04:12:14 PM
That look nice! Great score! :like: :tu:Thank you RR! :cheers:
You didn't say they have to be new.True, they can be new or used, although I do prefer mint-in-box. :tu:
I wonder what you are going to find today FB :popcorn:I hope it's something on my top 10 list! :cheers:
Post by: Wspeed on February 03, 2019, 04:17:07 PM
Post by: Reinier on February 03, 2019, 05:29:02 PM
Thank you, do you think it's 84mm or 91mm? I can't tell. :dunno:
I think it's 91mm, but since you want it to be 84mm I say 84mm ;)
Post by: Wspeed on February 03, 2019, 05:36:47 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 03, 2019, 05:40:26 PM
I like your thinking Reinier :rofl: :like::iagree:
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on February 03, 2019, 06:02:05 PM
Day 2
Found a SAK to buy at 9 PM my time. Whew!
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7913/40001547883_6dde1a0e5d.jpg)
Awesome! :hatsoff:
Post by: Reinier on February 03, 2019, 06:48:11 PM
I like your thinking Reinier :rofl: :like:
:D :cheers:
Post by: CallsignBadger on February 03, 2019, 07:33:58 PM
:popcorn: :like:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 03, 2019, 09:43:00 PM
I take it the challenge is going well :tu:
:popcorn: :like:
Thank you all, and yes, so far 2 for 2. I'm thinking a toothpick buying day is coming up soon. :tu:
Post by: CallsignBadger on February 04, 2019, 12:54:29 AM
Post by: kamakiri on February 04, 2019, 03:34:10 AM
Day 2
Found a SAK to buy at 9 PM my time. Whew!
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7913/40001547883_6dde1a0e5d.jpg)
Wow. Nice start so far. Kinda wish I saw this one first!! ;) Good luck today!
Post by: El Corkscrew on February 04, 2019, 04:30:05 AM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 04, 2019, 04:32:59 AM
:tu::hatsoff:
Wow. Nice start so far. Kinda wish I saw this one first!! ;) Good luck today!Wish I could find another one. Day 3 and I haven't bought anything yet. Still have 4.5 hours. :tu:
Just found this thread, FB! I'm with you so far, just got some SAKs and Scales and have more coming, I'll do my best to get some pics up. :cheers:Cool EL C! Post up some photos when you can. :cheers:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 04, 2019, 05:18:53 AM
I couldn't find an item from my most wanted list, or anything that caught my eye, so I settled on getting 4 pens to fit in some plus scales I have. I bought directly from Victorinox.com:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7924/46253414604_436b6d50b3.jpg)
Post by: CallsignBadger on February 04, 2019, 05:38:42 AM
:like:
Post by: Reinier on February 04, 2019, 07:12:53 AM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/173774291333
Post by: Mechanickal on February 04, 2019, 08:36:20 AM
:facepalm:
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on February 04, 2019, 08:41:50 AM
Day 3
I couldn't find an item from my most wanted list, or anything that caught my eye, so I settled on getting 4 pens to fit in some plus scales I have. I bought directly from Victorinox.com:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7924/46253414604_436b6d50b3.jpg)
:cheers:
Post by: VICMAN on February 04, 2019, 01:03:50 PM
Day 3
I couldn't find an item from my most wanted list, or anything that caught my eye, so I settled on getting 4 pens to fit in some plus scales I have. I bought directly from Victorinox.com:
Good choice FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
You needed a "light" day after all the purchases you have made recently. :cheers:
You are off to a great start! :D
Post by: Wspeed on February 04, 2019, 01:32:07 PM
always handy to have if you don’t have anything to buy FB :tu: :like:
Post by: Rapidray on February 04, 2019, 01:36:28 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 04, 2019, 10:45:46 PM
Day 4 - I bought the one shown below today.
I like MiniChamps (they're big Vagabonds to me :D ) and this one caught my eye as I haven't seen a black scaled one. Plus it seems it has an LED, so the Midnite version.
I thought it might be a scale switch, but then I can't see any reference to black cellidor w/LED in the SAKWiki. But then maybe it isn't an LED version. :think:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7806/33111019778_8803aaf76a.jpg)
Post by: Rapidray on February 04, 2019, 11:11:00 PM
Post by: Wspeed on February 04, 2019, 11:13:28 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 04, 2019, 11:40:25 PM
I found one that is similar on an ended auction. It has a red LED and L.L. Bean on the other scale....so when it arrives I'll know if it is one of those.
Post by: Rapidray on February 05, 2019, 12:18:23 AM
Thank you RR and Wspeed.:cheers: :popcorn:
I found one that is similar on an ended auction. It has a red LED and L.L. Bean on the other scale....so when it arrives I'll know if it is one of those.
Post by: twiliter on February 05, 2019, 02:10:12 AM
Thanks all.
Day 4 - I bought the one shown below today.
I like MiniChamps (they're big Vagabonds to me :D ) and this one caught my eye as I haven't seen a black scaled one. Plus it seems it has an LED, so the Midnite version.
I thought it might be a scale switch, but then I can't see any reference to black cellidor w/LED in the SAKWiki. But then maybe it isn't an LED version. :think:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7806/33111019778_8803aaf76a.jpg)
Pretty sure that is a Midnite Minichamp, there is no place for tweezers and the shield is the light switch. I think the black ones had the red LED, but it could be white if it's newer. Good one! :like:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 05, 2019, 03:43:41 AM
Pretty sure that is a Midnite Minichamp, there is no place for tweezers and the shield is the light switch. I think the black ones had the red LED, but it could be white if it's newer. Good one! :like:That red shield was the first thing that caught my eye and made me think it does have an LED. You're right, the one I did find had the red LED. :cheers:
Post by: kamakiri on February 05, 2019, 03:58:41 AM
Thank you RR and Wspeed.
I found one that is similar on an ended auction. It has a red LED and L.L. Bean on the other scale....so when it arrives I'll know if it is one of those.
I think that's exactly what it is. I have a user just like that red LED/LL Bean. Nice to see such a clean copy. I don't think I've seen a black scaled MMC with the newer, white lites. I do know that there are some white lites in the old scale style without the swinging battery door.
Nice find either way! :like:
Post by: Reinier on February 05, 2019, 12:10:02 PM
I think I can see part of the led on the left.
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 05, 2019, 02:02:22 PM
Nice find either way! :like:Thank you kamakiri. I was happy to find a MiniChamp that is different than any of my others. :tu: I think black with a red shield looks great.
That's unusual! Very cool.:iagree:
I think I can see part of the led on the left.
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 05, 2019, 02:05:48 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4901/40028879333_956ee30ac0.jpg)
Post by: Reinier on February 05, 2019, 02:22:51 PM
Post by: VICMAN on February 05, 2019, 02:24:03 PM
Thanks all.
Day 4 - I bought the one shown below today.
I like MiniChamps (they're big Vagabonds to me :D ) and this one caught my eye as I haven't seen a black scaled one.
Very cool find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: VICMAN on February 05, 2019, 02:26:56 PM
Totally non related, it might snow here today at 6pm!
I expect snow where I live, but I am surprised to hear the possibility of snow where you live......dress in layers! :cheers:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 05, 2019, 02:28:24 PM
In that case you need to buy one of those snow camo Wengers!Thankfully I did that already. :tu:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4863/32247080738_e15f1b4aa0.jpg)
Very cool find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:Thanks Vicman! :cheers:
I expect snow where I live, but I am surprised to hear the possibility of snow where you live......dress in layers! :cheers:I hope it does snow. :woohoo: I has before, but usually melts before the day is over.
Post by: Reinier on February 05, 2019, 02:31:42 PM
But do you have a Ranger?
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 05, 2019, 02:37:55 PM
Nice one FBNot a snow Ranger, sure would like to find one of those. :drool:
But do you have a Ranger?
Post by: VICMAN on February 05, 2019, 02:38:51 PM
In that case you need to buy one of those snow camo Wengers!Thankfully I did that already. :tu:
Beautiful Wenger FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: Reinier on February 05, 2019, 04:02:48 PM
Nice one FBNot a snow Ranger, sure would like to find one of those. :drool:
But do you have a Ranger?
Or a snow leopard :)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/323680920481
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 05, 2019, 04:03:56 PM
Nice one FBNot a snow Ranger, sure would like to find one of those. :drool:
But do you have a Ranger?
Or a snow leopard :)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/323680920481
Nice! :tu:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 05, 2019, 04:11:19 PM
Worst case scenario, head over to Def's get em before they go to Ebay thread.I took your advice and for Day 5 I have coming from Canada:
Victorinox Tomo, red, NIB
Victorinox 125ths Anniversary SwissCard, NIB
Post by: Rapidray on February 05, 2019, 04:19:51 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 05, 2019, 04:22:09 PM
Nice combo there coming in :tu: :popcorn:I've never seen the Tomo in person, so I'm eager to see it.
Post by: CallsignBadger on February 05, 2019, 04:23:11 PM
Post by: Rapidray on February 05, 2019, 04:56:14 PM
Neither have I so looking forward to your thoughts on it. :cheers: :popcorn:Nice combo there coming in :tu: :popcorn:I've never seen the Tomo in person, so I'm eager to see it.
Post by: VICMAN on February 05, 2019, 05:52:45 PM
I took your advice and for Day 5 I have coming from Canada:
Victorinox Tomo, red, NIB
Victorinox 125ths Anniversary SwissCard, NIB
Way to go FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: Reinier on February 05, 2019, 06:03:43 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 05, 2019, 06:05:53 PM
Thanks for buying that SwissCard, now I don't have to :)Happy to help, although sometimes he has more than one. :pok:
Post by: Wspeed on February 05, 2019, 06:07:19 PM
Nice selection of SAKs FBWorst case scenario, head over to Def's get em before they go to Ebay thread.I took your advice and for Day 5 I have coming from Canada:
Victorinox Tomo, red, NIB
Victorinox 125ths Anniversary SwissCard, NIB
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 05, 2019, 06:11:21 PM
:hatsoff:Nice selection of SAKs FBWorst case scenario, head over to Def's get em before they go to Ebay thread.I took your advice and for Day 5 I have coming from Canada:
Victorinox Tomo, red, NIB
Victorinox 125ths Anniversary SwissCard, NIB
Post by: Reinier on February 05, 2019, 06:24:19 PM
Thanks for buying that SwissCard, now I don't have to :)Happy to help, although sometimes he has more than one. :pok:
:D
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 05, 2019, 07:41:27 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7906/31577927147_c1b4b636a2.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 05, 2019, 07:45:29 PM
Post by: Rapidray on February 05, 2019, 11:19:45 PM
This isn't the exact new Swiss Card that's coming, but I figured I should post a photo of one to keep up with the challenge. :tu:Nice one...you picked the only one that kinda tripped me trigger. That Swiss Card thread about a month ago almost did it, and then when I saws the 125 year even more so. :facepalm:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7906/31577927147_c1b4b636a2.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 05, 2019, 11:22:13 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 06, 2019, 01:18:39 AM
Holy smokes!
Have you been hired by Victorinox to get fans all ginned up to boost Q1 sales or something?
More power to ya, but I'll just be watching.
Worst case scenario, head over to Def's get em before they go to Ebay thread. You didn't say they have to be new.
Between Def's sales thread and Lynn LeFay's cheapo depot reviews, in a pinch, many could be got for less money than the price of a trip to Dunkin Donuts. Certainly Starbucks
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 06, 2019, 01:26:32 PM
It's day 6 and I'm looking for today's purchase. I bought 3 SAKs yesterday. Two from Def's sale and one Vagabond on eBay. Just love those Vagabonds.
Regarding snow, the forecast pushed it back to 10pm. If it did snow, it has already melted.
Gotta go shopping. :cheers:
Post by: Rapidray on February 06, 2019, 01:57:10 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 06, 2019, 04:47:47 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7898/40042079743_dd56945a37.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4882/40042079563_2224efa12f.jpg)
Broken backspring :facepalm: and I probably should have waited for a nicer condition one, but I liked it and hopefully I can get it repaired. If not, I guess I could always resell.
Post by: Nix on February 06, 2019, 04:52:02 PM
Post by: Reinier on February 06, 2019, 04:54:11 PM
Thanks for buying that SwissCard, now I don't have to :)Happy to help, although sometimes he has more than one. :pok:
Looks like it. Or he sold yours twice.
Post by: Reinier on February 06, 2019, 04:54:34 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 06, 2019, 04:58:14 PM
Hope it can be repaired. Charming ol' SAK!I hope so too.
Looks like it. Or he sold yours twice.Good thing I paid right away.
That Wenger looks great!It is a looker. I love the shield and the bail. If I "had" to resell, hopefully I'd get most of my money back. But knowing me, it's hard to part with SAKs.
Post by: Wspeed on February 06, 2019, 05:21:03 PM
Day 6 and Wenger Wednesday, I bought this Wenger:I love that Wenger FB I hope you can get the backspring fixed
Broken backspring :facepalm: and I probably should have waited for a nicer condition one, but I liked it and hopefully I can get it repaired. If not, I guess I could always resell.
That shield on the scales is just gorgeous :dd: :like:
Post by: Wspeed on February 06, 2019, 05:22:24 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 06, 2019, 05:23:26 PM
How old is that Wenger FB :think: :tu: :like:I believe it is around 1951-1960 range.
Post by: Wspeed on February 06, 2019, 05:29:11 PM
Thanks FB :cheers: :like:How old is that Wenger FB :think: :tu: :like:I believe it is around 1951-1960 range.
Are you thinking of sending it to Victorinox :tu:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 06, 2019, 05:32:36 PM
I will try, but it has to go to Switzerland because the US does not repair, they only replace with current stock.Thanks FB :cheers: :like:How old is that Wenger FB :think: :tu: :like:I believe it is around 1951-1960 range.
Are you thinking of sending it to Victorinox :tu:
Post by: Rapidray on February 06, 2019, 05:33:20 PM
Post by: Wspeed on February 06, 2019, 05:43:42 PM
Victorinox for repair and a good clean :tu: :like:
Post by: VICMAN on February 06, 2019, 06:18:59 PM
Day 6 and Wenger Wednesday, I bought this Wenger:
Broken backspring :facepalm: and I probably should have waited for a nicer condition one, but I liked it and hopefully I can get it repaired. If not, I guess I could always resell.
Nice find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Hope you are able to get it repaired. :cheers:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 06, 2019, 06:23:01 PM
I will send it in once it arrives.
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on February 06, 2019, 08:10:09 PM
Day 6 and Wenger Wednesday, I bought this Wenger:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7898/40042079743_dd56945a37.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4882/40042079563_2224efa12f.jpg)
Broken backspring :facepalm: and I probably should have waited for a nicer condition one, but I liked it and hopefully I can get it repaired. If not, I guess I could always resell.
Way to go!
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 07, 2019, 02:01:43 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4860/40051615323_dd64528808.jpg)
It was this logo that liked the most:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4804/47016259801_39c3327bbb.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 07, 2019, 02:02:42 PM
Love the logo :dd:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 07, 2019, 02:05:48 PM
Wow that’s a lovely looking SAK FB :tu: :like:
Love the logo :dd:
Thank you, me too!
I also bought this one yesterday. Found out fenaco is in Switzerland. :tu:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7901/32074917987_f676f55a97.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 07, 2019, 02:08:24 PM
Post by: Nix on February 07, 2019, 03:28:05 PM
This was a Day 6 purchase and what I think is an 84mm Waiter:
It was this logo that liked the most:
Great logo! :tu:
Post by: Rapidray on February 07, 2019, 03:41:56 PM
This was a Day 6 purchase and what I think is an 84mm Waiter:That is nice! And in white. :like: :tu:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4860/40051615323_dd64528808.jpg)
It was this logo that liked the most:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4804/47016259801_39c3327bbb.jpg)
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 07, 2019, 03:44:25 PM
This was a Day 6 purchase and what I think is an 84mm Waiter:That is nice! And in white. :like: :tu:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4860/40051615323_dd64528808.jpg)
It was this logo that liked the most:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4804/47016259801_39c3327bbb.jpg)
I know! And to think the logo has to do with Austria Mountain Rescue...it seems white would not be optimal. :think:
Post by: Rapidray on February 07, 2019, 04:16:36 PM
Think no more! :2tu:This was a Day 6 purchase and what I think is an 84mm Waiter:That is nice! And in white. :like: :tu:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4860/40051615323_dd64528808.jpg)
It was this logo that liked the most:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4804/47016259801_39c3327bbb.jpg)
I know! And to think the logo has to do with Austria Mountain Rescue...it seems white would not be optimal. :think:
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96sterreichischer_Bergrettungsdienst
Sorry its not in English
Post by: VICMAN on February 07, 2019, 04:18:27 PM
This was a Day 6 purchase and what I think is an 84mm Waiter:
It was this logo that liked the most:
Very cool SAK FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: VICMAN on February 07, 2019, 04:20:14 PM
Wow that’s a lovely looking SAK FB :tu: :like:
Love the logo :dd:
Thank you, me too!
I also bought this one yesterday. Found out fenaco is in Switzerland. :tu:
Nice find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
That would be a great EDC SAK! :D
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 07, 2019, 04:23:24 PM
Think no more! :2tu:Google translate is my friend:
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96sterreichischer_Bergrettungsdienst
Sorry its not in English
"The Austrian Mountain Rescue Service is an aid organization that carries out the mountain rescue service in Austria. The mountain rescue is divided into seven national organizations in Austria."
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 07, 2019, 04:24:31 PM
Nice find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:Thank you, I do think it would pair nicely with my Vagabond. :tu:
That would be a great EDC SAK! :D
Post by: Rapidray on February 07, 2019, 04:36:05 PM
I looked for the language tab and didn’t see it. Oh well, but from the photos and exploring the site, it looks like a great organization!Think no more! :2tu:Google translate is my friend:
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96sterreichischer_Bergrettungsdienst
Sorry its not in English
"The Austrian Mountain Rescue Service is an aid organization that carries out the mountain rescue service in Austria. The mountain rescue is divided into seven national organizations in Austria."
Your knife has a great association. :tu:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 07, 2019, 11:46:35 PM
A little bit of Wenger to start off:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7921/46296985504_6326e1c249.jpg)
I love saws in my knives:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4824/46969148802_b4c48acf3e.jpg)
Plus a pocket clip! :tu:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4902/46296984974_e351f0facf.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 08, 2019, 12:07:24 AM
Post by: Rapidray on February 08, 2019, 05:34:00 AM
Day 7That is nice...what type of finish is on the blade and tools? :like: :tu:
A little bit of Wenger to start off:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7921/46296985504_6326e1c249.jpg)
I love saws in my knives:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4824/46969148802_b4c48acf3e.jpg)
Plus a pocket clip! :tu:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4902/46296984974_e351f0facf.jpg)
Post by: CallsignBadger on February 08, 2019, 05:35:47 AM
That’s a nice Wenger FB :like: :tu:
:iagree: :drool: :like:
Post by: VICMAN on February 08, 2019, 12:38:20 PM
Day 7
A little bit of Wenger to start off:
I love saws in my knives:
Plus a pocket clip! :tu:
Very nice find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 08, 2019, 12:42:21 PM
That is nice...what type of finish is on the blade and tools? :like: :tu:
Thanks all!
As for the finish, it's a grey non-reflective coating that is put on some of the Wenger knives. Seems I only have it on my camo versions. :think:
Post by: Rapidray on February 08, 2019, 02:10:59 PM
That makes sense....I :like: it :tu:That is nice...what type of finish is on the blade and tools? :like: :tu:
Thanks all!
As for the finish, it's a grey non-reflective coating that is put on some of the Wenger knives. Seems I only have it on my camo versions. :think:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 08, 2019, 02:44:58 PM
Post by: Wspeed on February 08, 2019, 02:49:50 PM
Post by: VICMAN on February 08, 2019, 03:16:43 PM
Day 8- I'm not ready to :surrender: yet, but I certainly feel a toothpick buying day is nearing.
You are doing great FB! :cheers:
A toothpick buying day sounds like a good idea :D
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 08, 2019, 03:21:09 PM
Day 8- I'm not ready to :surrender: yet, but I certainly feel a toothpick buying day is nearing.
You are doing great FB! :cheers:
A toothpick buying day sounds like a good idea :D
Thanks Vicman! I should have made it a one week challenge, that's doable, two weeks will be interesting to see if I can stay the course. :cheers:
Post by: Rapidray on February 08, 2019, 03:22:28 PM
Post by: Wspeed on February 08, 2019, 03:32:54 PM
Post by: kamakiri on February 08, 2019, 05:39:18 PM
Day 8- I'm not ready to :surrender: yet, but I certainly feel a toothpick buying day is nearing.
You are doing great FB! :cheers:
A toothpick buying day sounds like a good idea :D
Thanks Vicman! I should have made it a one week challenge, that's doable, two weeks will be interesting to see if I can stay the course. :cheers:
Stay the course, FB! Forget the pens and toothpicks!
Just checked...looks like I'd still be in:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4834/46114551335_3a6eda95c9.jpg)
...and looks like my last pause in daily activity was on Xmas day. :whistle:
Carry on!
:popcorn:
Post by: Rapidray on February 08, 2019, 05:45:48 PM
:rofl:Day 8- I'm not ready to :surrender: yet, but I certainly feel a toothpick buying day is nearing.
You are doing great FB! :cheers:
A toothpick buying day sounds like a good idea :D
Thanks Vicman! I should have made it a one week challenge, that's doable, two weeks will be interesting to see if I can stay the course. :cheers:
Stay the course, FB! Forget the pens and toothpicks!
Just checked...looks like I'd still be in:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4834/46114551335_3a6eda95c9.jpg)
...and looks like my last pause in daily activity was on Xmas day. :whistle:
Carry on!
:popcorn:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 08, 2019, 05:48:45 PM
Stay the course, FB! Forget the pens and toothpicks!
Just checked...looks like I'd still be in:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4834/46114551335_3a6eda95c9.jpg)
...and looks like my last pause in daily activity was on Xmas day. :whistle:
Carry on!
:popcorn:
:tu: :clap: :2tu:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 08, 2019, 05:53:12 PM
I bought these two items as well as the Wenger Camo.
An Explorer marked as a Yeoman
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4895/32086900687_b519a1a737.jpg)
A Ranger in the box from the time period when I bought my first SAK, a Camper:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4886/46114725155_4a2ed47dac.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 08, 2019, 05:58:53 PM
Post by: kamakiri on February 08, 2019, 06:07:07 PM
I know it's day 8, but day 7 had some extras.
I bought these two items as well as the Wenger Camo.
An Explorer marked as a Yeoman
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4895/32086900687_b519a1a737.jpg)
A Ranger in the box from the time period when I bought my first SAK, a Camper:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4886/46114725155_4a2ed47dac.jpg)
Nice! Excellent finds, FB! :tu: :salute:
Post by: Rapidray on February 08, 2019, 06:07:54 PM
I know it's day 8, but day 7 had some extras.Wow - those are so nice! :cheers: :hatsoff:
I bought these two items as well as the Wenger Camo.
An Explorer marked as a Yeoman
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4895/32086900687_b519a1a737.jpg)
A Ranger in the box from the time period when I bought my first SAK, a Camper:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4886/46114725155_4a2ed47dac.jpg)
Post by: VICMAN on February 08, 2019, 06:11:24 PM
I know it's day 8, but day 7 had some extras.
I bought these two items as well as the Wenger Camo.
An Explorer marked as a Yeoman
A Ranger in the box from the time period when I bought my first SAK, a Camper:
Great extras FB! :tu: :tu:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 08, 2019, 06:19:57 PM
Post by: Reinier on February 08, 2019, 06:35:58 PM
But you are disqualified I think :)
Or you could have bought 28 tweezers on day one :)
J/K you make the rules and the SAKs are awesome :gimme:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 08, 2019, 06:39:27 PM
Post by: Reinier on February 08, 2019, 06:40:58 PM
I haven't purchased for day 8 yet, I was just showing other items I bought yesterday. :pok: :D :P
I apologize!
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 08, 2019, 06:41:58 PM
Apology accepted, I'm a total rule follower (when it comes to my challenges), so I suppose I was sensitive. :cheers:I haven't purchased for day 8 yet, I was just showing other items I bought yesterday. :pok: :D :P
I apologize!
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 09, 2019, 12:29:18 AM
Mystery solved. Dim red LED. It doesn't have LL Bean on the back. It's even in the wrong box. Box is for a regular MiniChamp II.Thank you RR and Wspeed.
I found one that is similar on an ended auction. It has a red LED and L.L. Bean on the other scale....so when it arrives I'll know if it is one of those.
I think that's exactly what it is. I have a user just like that red LED/LL Bean. Nice to see such a clean copy. I don't think I've seen a black scaled MMC with the newer, white lites. I do know that there are some white lites in the old scale style without the swinging battery door.
Nice find either way! :like:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4842/47031207061_f64110a840.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4804/46979197892_729378ca1d.jpg)
Post by: Rapidray on February 09, 2019, 01:50:39 AM
Post by: Wspeed on February 09, 2019, 12:24:32 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 09, 2019, 01:33:59 PM
I started watching some television last night, fell asleep, and didn't wake up until 1:04 a.m. on day 9.
My first thought was nooooooooooo! Then my next thought was, okay, that's a little bit of a relief (financially and emotionally).
So, my record was 7 days. I did find a few I really like. I was only able to mark off one from my want to buy list, a SwissCard Nailcare.
My favorite purchase was this one:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7812/40056511783_a5bc4d70e6.jpg)
Post by: Fast Bill on February 09, 2019, 01:37:46 PM
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on February 09, 2019, 01:39:15 PM
It's day 9 and I didn't buy anything on day 8. :facepalm:
I started watching some television last night, fell asleep, and didn't wake up until 1:04 a.m. on day 9.
My first thought was nooooooooooo! Then my next thought was, okay, that's a little bit of a relief (financially and emotionally).
So, my record was 7 days. I did find a few I really like. I was only able to mark off one from my want to buy list, a SwissCard Nailcare.
My favorite purchase was this one:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7812/40056511783_a5bc4d70e6.jpg)
:drool:
Post by: Wspeed on February 09, 2019, 01:46:28 PM
well done for reaching 7 days FB :cheers: :like:
Post by: Reinier on February 09, 2019, 01:53:10 PM
Congrats on reaching 7 days :cheers:
Post by: Rapidray on February 09, 2019, 02:17:19 PM
It's day 9 and I didn't buy anything on day 8. :facepalm:Mine also...and a very nice addition :cheers: :hatsoff:
I started watching some television last night, fell asleep, and didn't wake up until 1:04 a.m. on day 9.
My first thought was nooooooooooo! Then my next thought was, okay, that's a little bit of a relief (financially and emotionally).
So, my record was 7 days. I did find a few I really like. I was only able to mark off one from my want to buy list, a SwissCard Nailcare.
My favorite purchase was this one:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7812/40056511783_a5bc4d70e6.jpg)
Post by: VICMAN on February 09, 2019, 03:31:58 PM
It's day 9 and I didn't buy anything on day 8. :facepalm:
I started watching some television last night, fell asleep, and didn't wake up until 1:04 a.m. on day 9.
My first thought was nooooooooooo! Then my next thought was, okay, that's a little bit of a relief (financially and emotionally).
So, my record was 7 days. I did find a few I really like. I was only able to mark off one from my want to buy list, a SwissCard Nailcare.
My favorite purchase was this one:
You had a great week FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
That is a very nice SAK to finish it off! :cheers: :hatsoff:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 09, 2019, 03:58:16 PM
Too bad I missed a day because I just bought this Technician.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7854/33162239228_dce629fe2d.jpg)
Guess I'm not going to get my dunce cap spending badge :facepalm:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7830/46985311832_25ac9e8053_q.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 09, 2019, 04:08:02 PM
Maybe you could make it a 7 day dunce cap spending badge :D
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 09, 2019, 04:10:11 PM
Nice Technician FB :tu: :like:That's a good idea! :tu: :rofl:
Maybe you could make it a 7 day dunce cap spending badge :D
Post by: Rapidray on February 09, 2019, 04:10:37 PM
Thanks all.Thats a nice OC :like: :tu:
Too bad I missed a day because I just bought this Technician.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7854/33162239228_dce629fe2d.jpg)
Guess I'm not going to get my dunce cap spending badge :facepalm:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7830/46985311832_25ac9e8053.jpg)
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 09, 2019, 04:14:33 PM
And I've awarded myself, thanks to Wspeed's quick wit:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7919/46313553344_ac7d9b64a2_q.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 09, 2019, 04:21:19 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 09, 2019, 04:22:26 PM
That looks good FB congratulations on your badge :cheers: :like::hatsoff:
Post by: Rapidray on February 09, 2019, 04:35:01 PM
Thank you RR.:rofl: on your award!
And I've awarded myself, thanks to Wspeed's quick wit:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7919/46313553344_ac7d9b64a2_q.jpg)
:cheers:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 09, 2019, 04:40:46 PM
At that rate, I was heading towards a monthly total of (if the trend continued): $1,655.52
So yeah, falling asleep last night without going back online wasn't such a bad thing.
Post by: Nix on February 09, 2019, 04:52:13 PM
Not a bad idea to rest up a bit.....
Post by: Reinier on February 09, 2019, 05:10:13 PM
Post by: Rapidray on February 09, 2019, 06:30:34 PM
But this was just a warming-up thing for the March 2019 spending spree challenge, right?Oh no :rofl:
Post by: Wspeed on February 09, 2019, 06:38:02 PM
Post by: kamakiri on February 09, 2019, 07:53:16 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 09, 2019, 09:32:56 PM
:iagree:But this was just a warming-up thing for the March 2019 spending spree challenge, right?Oh no :rofl:
Post by: VICMAN on February 10, 2019, 06:20:51 PM
Thank you RR.
And I've awarded myself, thanks to Wspeed's quick wit:
Congratulations on the 7 day dunce cap spending badge FB! :pok:
Post by: VICMAN on February 10, 2019, 06:24:23 PM
So what does a 7 day shopping spree cost? I just totaled it up. $413.88 :o :ahhh :oops:
At that rate, I was heading towards a monthly total of (if the trend continued): $1,655.52
So yeah, falling asleep last night without going back online wasn't such a bad thing.
Your subconscious knew you needed a rest from spending and made you fall asleep. :D
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 10, 2019, 07:21:23 PM
:hatsoff: It was fun, yet a bit worrisome when I couldn't find anything. A couple of times, they were early evening purchases. Unlike today, I've already bought something before noon.Thank you RR.
And I've awarded myself, thanks to Wspeed's quick wit:
Congratulations on the 7 day dunce cap spending badge FB! :pok:
Pic coming.
Post by: CallsignBadger on February 10, 2019, 07:26:00 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 10, 2019, 07:31:20 PM
1) 84mm Voyageur with Red Ribbed scales
2) 91mm SwissChamp XL
3) 91mm Astronaut on front scale
4) 93mm Swiss Railways Black Beauty
5) 93mm Pioneer from Thailand with Elephant on scale
6) 4 rivet vintage Victorinox
7) Blue Fish on Scale model 234faU
8 ) Vagabond with Boy Scout wood chopping graphic on the back
9) 125 Year Climber
10) Climber w/Essential Tools Graphic
11) SwissCard Lite12) SwissCard Nail Care
13) Alox Nespresso 201714) Alox Nespresso 2016< -----Bought today
15) Coach Leather Knife
16) Gold Ingot Classic
17) Copper Alox Vagabond
18) Alaska Railroad Vagabond
19) Mike Horn Ranger
20) AP Blaze Ranger 55
21) 91mm Luxury Automobile
22) 84mm Alumnus
23) Snow Ranger 50 Wenger
24) Christmas knife 2017
25) Canadian Cellidor Moose Modeler
26) Red Duchess in box
27) Hunter Pro Alox Red
28) MiniChamp XL Mint in box
I've crossed two off my list now.
Bought this today.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7924/46999477072_71f48c3046.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 10, 2019, 07:32:36 PM
Post by: CallsignBadger on February 10, 2019, 07:33:03 PM
Thats awlsome! :like: :cheers:
Post by: Rapidray on February 10, 2019, 09:01:40 PM
Nice score! I am after that one myself! I see from you list you are still needing 2017???1) 84mm Voyageur with Red Ribbed scales
2) 91mm SwissChamp XL
3) 91mm Astronaut on front scale
4) 93mm Swiss Railways Black Beauty
5) 93mm Pioneer from Thailand with Elephant on scale
6) 4 rivet vintage Victorinox
7) Blue Fish on Scale model 234faU
8 ) Vagabond with Boy Scout wood chopping graphic on the back
9) 125 Year Climber
10) Climber w/Essential Tools Graphic
11) SwissCard Lite12) SwissCard Nail Care
13) Alox Nespresso 201714) Alox Nespresso 2016< -----Bought today
15) Coach Leather Knife
16) Gold Ingot Classic
17) Copper Alox Vagabond
18) Alaska Railroad Vagabond
19) Mike Horn Ranger
20) AP Blaze Ranger 55
21) 91mm Luxury Automobile
22) 84mm Alumnus
23) Snow Ranger 50 Wenger
24) Christmas knife 2017
25) Canadian Cellidor Moose Modeler
26) Red Duchess in box
27) Hunter Pro Alox Red
28) MiniChamp XL Mint in box
I've crossed two off my list now.
Bought this today.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7924/46999477072_71f48c3046.jpg)
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 10, 2019, 09:26:41 PM
Nice score! I am after that one myself! I see from you list you are still needing 2017???Yes, 2017, that's the one I need.
Post by: Mechanickal on February 10, 2019, 09:31:56 PM
Was the price any good?
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 10, 2019, 09:37:30 PM
Awesome!I think so, it was $65 plus $5.95 shipping. I feel as though it was a very fair, reasonable price and I feel some justification that it helped to offset some SAKs I've overpaid for.
Was the price any good?
Post by: Mechanickal on February 10, 2019, 09:41:48 PM
That is a BARGAIN!!Awesome!I think so, it was $65 plus $5.95 shipping. I feel as though it was a very fair, reasonable price and I feel some justification that it helped to offset some SAKs I've overpaid for.
Was the price any good?
You really lucked out right there Lisa!
Good on you :2tu:
Post by: Wspeed on February 10, 2019, 09:44:30 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 10, 2019, 09:44:57 PM
That is a BARGAIN!!Awesome!I think so, it was $65 plus $5.95 shipping. I feel as though it was a very fair, reasonable price and I feel some justification that it helped to offset some SAKs I've overpaid for.
Was the price any good?
You really lucked out right there Lisa!
Good on you :2tu:
It was my "Walnut Wine Master" day. :D :cheers:
Post by: Mechanickal on February 10, 2019, 09:50:27 PM
That is a BARGAIN!!Awesome!I think so, it was $65 plus $5.95 shipping. I feel as though it was a very fair, reasonable price and I feel some justification that it helped to offset some SAKs I've overpaid for.
Was the price any good?
You really lucked out right there Lisa!
Good on you :2tu:
It was my "Walnut Wine Master" day. :D :cheers:
:cheers:
Post by: kamakiri on February 10, 2019, 10:23:25 PM
Technically, still 'in' for the challenge...but no auctions closing tomorrow that I'm really watching, so I'd probably have to go to a buy-it-now/wishlist type item to stay in...
4 buys today so far and I could have just milked it by paying for one tomorrow. I figured that wouldn't be in the spirit of the challenge as issued.
Post by: VICMAN on February 10, 2019, 10:26:53 PM
I've crossed two off my list now.
Bought this today.
Very nice FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: VICMAN on February 10, 2019, 10:28:12 PM
Awesome!I think so, it was $65 plus $5.95 shipping. I feel as though it was a very fair, reasonable price and I feel some justification that it helped to offset some SAKs I've overpaid for.
Was the price any good?
Great price FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 10, 2019, 11:54:54 PM
Nice Nespresso, FB!
Technically, still 'in' for the challenge...but no auctions closing tomorrow that I'm really watching, so I'd probably have to go to a buy-it-now/wishlist type item to stay in...
4 buys today so far and I could have just milked it by paying for one tomorrow. I figured that wouldn't be in the spirit of the challenge as issued.
I am still in minus one day...so technically out, but I'm just wanting to see how many days in February I do buy something.
You're still in so that's very cool! :tu:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 10, 2019, 11:55:30 PM
Great price FB! :like: :tu: :tu:And in original box, so I'm super happy about it! :tu:
Post by: kamakiri on February 11, 2019, 01:07:45 AM
Nice Nespresso, FB!
Technically, still 'in' for the challenge...but no auctions closing tomorrow that I'm really watching, so I'd probably have to go to a buy-it-now/wishlist type item to stay in...
4 buys today so far and I could have just milked it by paying for one tomorrow. I figured that wouldn't be in the spirit of the challenge as issued.
I am still in minus one day...so technically out, but I'm just wanting to see how many days in February I do buy something.
You're still in so that's very cool! :tu:
Nah, I'm only 'in' because my bar for buying is much much lower! About half of what I've bought in Feb are for serious repair or fodder of some sort.
I did get a NIB '76 Explorer today, but that's one off the better ones.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/292946120776-0-1/s-l140/p.jpg)
Favorite is definitely this one:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7800/40066417613_faaef86747_m.jpg)
Strangest one is the Grand Prix no scissors:
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/254092693482-0-1/s-l140/p.jpg)
Post by: CallsignBadger on February 11, 2019, 01:24:28 AM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 11, 2019, 01:27:44 AM
:like: :tu::iagree:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 11, 2019, 01:47:05 AM
I didn't think I'd ever find another mint-in-box one and I worried that my current one would show wear and now I don't have to worry. I can continue to carry my most sentimental one knowing a mint one is in the collection.
It's just a silly collecting idiosyncrasy that I have.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7919/47054856261_7a56071aff.jpg)
Post by: CallsignBadger on February 11, 2019, 01:48:44 AM
Nice one :like:
Post by: Rapidray on February 11, 2019, 01:50:53 AM
I just bought another security blanket!Excellent! I like the color also. :like: :tu:
I didn't think I'd ever find another mint-in-box one and I worried that my current one would show wear and now I don't have to worry. I can continue to carry my most sentimental one knowing a mint one is in the collection.
It's just a silly collecting idiosyncrasy that I have.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7919/47054856261_7a56071aff.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 11, 2019, 12:21:47 PM
Post by: VICMAN on February 11, 2019, 12:52:00 PM
I just bought another security blanket!
I didn't think I'd ever find another mint-in-box one and I worried that my current one would show wear and now I don't have to worry. I can continue to carry my most sentimental one knowing a mint one is in the collection.
It's just a silly collecting idiosyncrasy that I have.
Congratulations on finding a mint-in-box one FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 11, 2019, 02:47:27 PM
I can understand :tu:Thank you! :cheers:
Nice one :like:
Excellent! I like the color also. :like: :tu::iagree: I generally like red cellidor, but green alox with a red shield is one of my favorites.
Excellent looking SAKs :dd: :like:Thank you! :hatsoff:
Congratulations on finding a mint-in-box one FB! :like: :tu: :tu:I was happy to find another to keep pristine. :tu:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 11, 2019, 03:51:53 PM
Gun metal grey Rambler:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7809/47061637301_9e3ed7b79a.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 11, 2019, 03:55:18 PM
Post by: Rapidray on February 11, 2019, 03:56:10 PM
Not sure why all sorts of cool SAKs are showing up after my disqualifying day. :facepalm:Well that’s a interesting color. :tu:
Gun metal grey Rambler:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7809/47061637301_9e3ed7b79a.jpg)
Post by: Reinier on February 11, 2019, 04:05:53 PM
Not sure why all sorts of cool SAKs are showing up after my disqualifying day. :facepalm:
Gun metal grey Rambler:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7809/47061637301_9e3ed7b79a.jpg)
That looks awesome. Great color!
Post by: kamakiri on February 11, 2019, 05:19:12 PM
I just bought another security blanket!
I didn't think I'd ever find another mint-in-box one and I worried that my current one would show wear and now I don't have to worry. I can continue to carry my most sentimental one knowing a mint one is in the collection.
It's just a silly collecting idiosyncrasy that I have.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7919/47054856261_7a56071aff.jpg)
I think that's common enough around here that it's *not* an idiosyncrasy... ;) Well, maybe outside MTO and amongst *other* people. :rofl:
Heck, I even get backups for user copies. :D
Nice Rambler, btw. :tu:
Post by: VICMAN on February 11, 2019, 06:42:30 PM
Not sure why all sorts of cool SAKs are showing up after my disqualifying day. :facepalm:
Gun metal grey Rambler:
Nice Rambler FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: kamakiri on February 11, 2019, 11:10:47 PM
Stay the course, FB! Forget the pens and toothpicks!
Might have to ignore my own advice...
https://tortoisegear.com/product/firefly-variety-8-pack/
(https://tortoisegear.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Variety8pkMIX.jpg)
Not toothpick or tweezers, but still just an accessory, and not an official SAK brand.
We'll see about tonight. Heavy day yesterday, but not much of interest to me up for bidding today.
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 11, 2019, 11:20:37 PM
Those fire starter toothpicks are on my want to buy list. :tu:
Post by: Rapidray on February 12, 2019, 02:46:54 AM
Nice pickup and will come in very handy! :like: :tu:Stay the course, FB! Forget the pens and toothpicks!
Might have to ignore my own advice...
https://tortoisegear.com/product/firefly-variety-8-pack/
(https://tortoisegear.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Variety8pkMIX.jpg)
Not toothpick or tweezers, but still just an accessory, and not an official SAK brand.
We'll see about tonight. Heavy day yesterday, but not much of interest to me up for bidding today.
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 13, 2019, 04:35:46 AM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7898/47078303601_1f8b553e3e.jpg)
Post by: CallsignBadger on February 13, 2019, 05:22:44 AM
Post by: kamakiri on February 13, 2019, 06:19:06 AM
I'm lucky to still be 'in'. Got this Executive after 5 rounds of offer/counter offer this morning:
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/263697587925-0-1/s-l140/p.jpg)
Lost two auctions that I was really going after this afternoon...so I would've been out or needed to get a buy-it-now item.
I think I need to get off this train! :think:
Post by: Wspeed on February 13, 2019, 12:30:00 PM
Post by: VICMAN on February 13, 2019, 12:38:09 PM
Found a Camper variant I didn't have for my mini collection.
Great find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Beautiful pic! :cheers:
Post by: Reinier on February 13, 2019, 12:39:02 PM
Nice Elinox/Economy Camper, FB! :like:
I'm lucky to still be 'in'. Got this Executive after 5 rounds of offer/counter offer this morning:
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/263697587925-0-1/s-l140/p.jpg)
Oh I like that one :drool:
New in box. Asking price was fairly high so I hope you got it for a good price!
Post by: VICMAN on February 13, 2019, 12:39:42 PM
Nice Elinox/Economy Camper, FB! :like:
I'm lucky to still be 'in'. Got this Executive after 5 rounds of offer/counter offer this morning:
Nice find kamakiri! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: Rapidray on February 13, 2019, 02:14:09 PM
Found a Camper variant I didn't have for my mini collection.Absolutely beautiful :cheers: :hatsoff:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7898/47078303601_1f8b553e3e.jpg)
Post by: Rapidray on February 13, 2019, 02:16:00 PM
Nice Elinox/Economy Camper, FB! :like:Nice one - can’t wait to see your photos when you get this one in! :cheers: :tu:
I'm lucky to still be 'in'. Got this Executive after 5 rounds of offer/counter offer this morning:
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/263697587925-0-1/s-l140/p.jpg)
Lost two auctions that I was really going after this afternoon...so I would've been out or needed to get a buy-it-now item.
I think I need to get off this train! :think:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 14, 2019, 03:30:57 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7804/32151228607_55aa8becef.jpg)
Post by: Rapidray on February 14, 2019, 03:39:55 PM
Back on Day 11, I added this older Cadet:Thats nice! :tu:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7804/32151228607_55aa8becef.jpg)
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 14, 2019, 03:50:22 PM
Thank you RR, I'll post a better picture once it arrives.Back on Day 11, I added this older Cadet:Thats nice! :tu:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7804/32151228607_55aa8becef.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 14, 2019, 04:10:11 PM
Post by: Rapidray on February 14, 2019, 04:31:16 PM
:popcorn: :cheers:Thank you RR, I'll post a better picture once it arrives.Back on Day 11, I added this older Cadet:Thats nice! :tu:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7804/32151228607_55aa8becef.jpg)
Post by: VICMAN on February 14, 2019, 07:00:18 PM
Back on Day 11, I added this older Cadet:
Nice find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 14, 2019, 11:47:19 PM
Added this one today:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7826/32155160947_d10fe258cb.jpg)
With box:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7853/33221834798_204892b1dd.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 15, 2019, 12:17:54 AM
Post by: kamakiri on February 15, 2019, 01:10:03 AM
Thank you!
Added this one today:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7826/32155160947_d10fe258cb.jpg)
With box:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7853/33221834798_204892b1dd.jpg)
Fun! I really like those creative designs. I don't own a lot of them, but I always appreciate them.
----
Still in for now...but I think I'm gonna hit the wall soon! It's hard to spread out the buying to daily when most of the time things show up in waves.
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 15, 2019, 01:58:43 AM
I love that excellent find FB :tu: :like:Thank you Wspeed! :cheers:
Still in for now...but I think I'm gonna hit the wall soon! It's hard to spread out the buying to daily when most of the time things show up in waves.I agree....a lot of items I wanted showed up the end of January.
Post by: kamakiri on February 15, 2019, 04:38:26 AM
:iagree: 6 purchases on Jan 30 for me. 10 between Jan 28 and 30.Still in for now...but I think I'm gonna hit the wall soon! It's hard to spread out the buying to daily when most of the time things show up in waves.I agree....a lot of items I wanted showed up the end of January.
What's funny is also the stuff that's on my list but didn't get like this Alpineer:
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/T-EAAOSwk~VcXNJ7/s-l1600.jpg)
I want but don't *need* one of these. Cool, but this one has a crack in the scale and I couldn't bid it up in this condition.
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on February 15, 2019, 11:34:44 AM
Post by: Wspeed on February 15, 2019, 12:57:26 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 15, 2019, 03:03:16 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7815/47050663932_4b83c98d1d.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 15, 2019, 03:06:49 PM
Post by: VICMAN on February 15, 2019, 03:26:15 PM
Thank you!
Added this one today:
Cool SAK FB......and with the box! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: Reinier on February 15, 2019, 03:38:18 PM
6 purchases on Jan 30 for me. 10 between Jan 28 and 30.
:2tu:
Post by: VICMAN on February 15, 2019, 03:44:50 PM
Added a SwissCard:
Nice find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 15, 2019, 05:11:29 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7870/33228717228_6d9c8e9297.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 15, 2019, 05:20:11 PM
Or is it just very loose :think:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 15, 2019, 05:33:01 PM
Nice one FB can the Corkscrew be bend back :tu: :like:I don't have it in hand yet. I bought it knowing about the corkscrew.
Or is it just very loose :think:
Post by: ThePeacent on February 15, 2019, 05:34:32 PM
Or is it just very loose :think:
(https://i.imgur.com/Jb6oFaE.mp4)
Post by: Rapidray on February 15, 2019, 05:35:58 PM
Thats funny! :tu:Or is it just very loose :think:
(https://i.imgur.com/Jb6oFaE.mp4)
Post by: Wspeed on February 15, 2019, 05:42:15 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 16, 2019, 12:53:03 AM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7882/46383708064_6898eaf9b4.jpg)
Post by: kamakiri on February 16, 2019, 03:52:18 AM
Trying some restraint today. A seller accepted my offer this morning and I've passed up on the rest for the day. Did get some Cybertool bits and Vic oil just now, but that stuff certainly doesn't count, IMO.
Gonna be a busy weekend though...lots to chase!
Post by: Wspeed on February 16, 2019, 12:20:08 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 16, 2019, 02:50:32 PM
Gonna be a busy weekend though...lots to chase!Hope you get the ones you seek. :tu:
Sweet little classic FB :tu: :like:Thank you! :cheers:
1) 84mm Voyageur with Red Ribbed scales
2) 91mm SwissChamp XL
3) 91mm Astronaut on front scale
4) 93mm Swiss Railways Black Beauty
5) 93mm Pioneer from Thailand with Elephant on scale
6) 4 rivet vintage Victorinox
7) Blue Fish on Scale model 234faU
8 ) Vagabond with Boy Scout wood chopping graphic on the back
9) 125 Year Climber
10) Climber w/Essential Tools Graphic
11) SwissCard Lite
15) Coach Leather Knife
16) Gold Ingot Classic
17) Copper Alox Vagabond
18) Alaska Railroad Vagabond
19) Mike Horn Ranger
21) 91mm Luxury Automobile
22) 84mm Alumnus
23) Snow Ranger 50 Wenger
24) Christmas knife 2017
25) Canadian Cellidor Moose Modeler
26) Red Duchess in box
27) Hunter Pro Alox Red
28) MiniChamp XL Mint in box
Four found from my list so far. :mail:
Post by: VICMAN on February 16, 2019, 05:15:11 PM
Added a Tie Dye Classic to the mix:
Cool scales FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: Reinier on February 16, 2019, 07:51:39 PM
No international shipping otherwise I would have taken it.
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 16, 2019, 10:10:54 PM
Suggestion: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F273705341267Is that an Ambassador?
No international shipping otherwise I would have taken it.
Post by: Nix on February 16, 2019, 10:14:32 PM
I'm a huge fan of that little knife. :tu:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 16, 2019, 10:15:46 PM
Looks like it.I don't think the box is original to it though. 1.3601 belongs to a Climber I think. :think:
I'm a huge fan of that little knife. :tu:
Post by: Reinier on February 16, 2019, 10:17:11 PM
But the number on the box is actually a Spartan, so there's something not quite right...
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 16, 2019, 10:22:02 PM
It is.Ahhh yes, a Spartan number.
But the number on the box is actually a Spartan, so there's something not quite right...
Someone did buy it though as it is now closed.
Post by: kamakiri on February 17, 2019, 07:04:35 AM
Gonna be a busy weekend though...lots to chase!Hope you get the ones you seek. :tu:Sweet little classic FB :tu: :like:Thank you! :cheers:
1) 84mm Voyageur with Red Ribbed scales
2) 91mm SwissChamp XL
3) 91mm Astronaut on front scale
4) 93mm Swiss Railways Black Beauty
5) 93mm Pioneer from Thailand with Elephant on scale
6) 4 rivet vintage Victorinox
7) Blue Fish on Scale model 234faU
8 ) Vagabond with Boy Scout wood chopping graphic on the back
9) 125 Year Climber
10) Climber w/Essential Tools Graphic
11) SwissCard Lite12) SwissCard Nail Care13) Alox Nespresso 201714) Alox Nespresso 2016
15) Coach Leather Knife
16) Gold Ingot Classic
17) Copper Alox Vagabond
18) Alaska Railroad Vagabond
19) Mike Horn Ranger20) AP Blaze Ranger 55
21) 91mm Luxury Automobile
22) 84mm Alumnus
23) Snow Ranger 50 Wenger
24) Christmas knife 2017
25) Canadian Cellidor Moose Modeler
26) Red Duchess in box
27) Hunter Pro Alox Red
28) MiniChamp XL Mint in box
Four found from my list so far. :mail:
That's pretty good progress! I only own 3 of the items on your list...and also have 9 in common on my buy list. And 2 of those are somewhat permanently on the buy list regardless of the copies I own. Crossed off a few of the big ones during this challenge. One 'high priority' and fortunately low cost item.
I'm still in so far. Gonna have trouble buying tomorrow as it'll be a busy day...
...
Speaking of Ambassadors, I do want to find a mint one of these:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7841/32177859457_e050f3560c_n.jpg)
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 17, 2019, 02:54:28 PM
That's pretty good progress!Thank you. Seems I am adding ones that are not on my list at a higher rate.
Bought this one last night. I seem to like some of the Boy Scout versions ever since the BSA Yeoman.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7834/47123292221_85b32631d2.jpg)
Post by: VICMAN on February 17, 2019, 03:36:07 PM
Bought this one last night. I seem to like some of the Boy Scout versions ever since the BSA Yeoman.
Nice find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: Wspeed on February 17, 2019, 04:29:16 PM
Post by: Rapidray on February 17, 2019, 04:31:54 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 17, 2019, 04:34:38 PM
Alox? :ahhh Nooo not more to consider. :P
Post by: Rapidray on February 17, 2019, 05:04:06 PM
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on February 18, 2019, 09:09:48 AM
That's pretty good progress!Thank you. Seems I am adding ones that are not on my list at a higher rate.
Bought this one last night. I seem to like some of the Boy Scout versions ever since the BSA Yeoman.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7834/47123292221_85b32631d2.jpg)
:like:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 18, 2019, 04:52:14 PM
1) 84mm Voyageur with Red Ribbed scales
3) 91mm Astronaut on front scale
4) 93mm Swiss Railways Black Beauty
5) 93mm Pioneer from Thailand with Elephant on scale
6) 4 rivet vintage Victorinox
7) Blue Fish on Scale model 234faU
8 ) Vagabond with Boy Scout wood chopping graphic on the back
9) 125 Year Climber
10) Climber w/Essential Tools Graphic
11) SwissCard Lite
15) Coach Leather Knife
16) Gold Ingot Classic
17) Copper Alox Vagabond
18) Alaska Railroad Vagabond
19) Mike Horn Ranger
21) 91mm Luxury Automobile
22) 84mm Alumnus
23) Snow Ranger 50 Wenger
24) Christmas knife 2017
25) Canadian Cellidor Moose Modeler
26) Red Duchess in box
27) Hunter Pro Alox Red
28) MiniChamp XL Mint in box
Post by: VICMAN on February 18, 2019, 06:22:22 PM
5 found now:
You are making good progress FB! :cheers:
Post by: Wspeed on February 18, 2019, 06:27:37 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 18, 2019, 06:40:56 PM
Good going FB that doesn’t look a easy list to complete :tu: :like:Thank you Wspeed and Vicman! :cheers:
If I had to narrow it down to the ones I'd really love to find some day, it would be these from the list:
1) 84mm Voyageur with Red Ribbed scales
2) Blue Fish on Scale model 234faU
3) Vagabond with Boy Scout wood chopping graphic on the back
4) Climber w/Essential Tools Graphic
5) Copper Alox Vagabond
6) Mike Horn Ranger
7) MiniChamp XL Mint in box
Post by: Wspeed on February 18, 2019, 06:44:50 PM
That’s a interesting list FBGood going FB that doesn’t look a easy list to complete :tu: :like:Thank you Wspeed and Vicman! :cheers:
If I had to narrow it down to the ones I'd really love to find some day, it would be these from the list:
1) 84mm Voyageur with Red Ribbed scales
2) Blue Fish on Scale model 234faU
3) Vagabond with Boy Scout wood chopping graphic on the back
4) Climber w/Essential Tools Graphic
5) Copper Alox Vagabond
6) Mike Horn Ranger
7) MiniChamp XL Mint in box
I am sure that you will find them one day :cheers: :like:
Post by: kamakiri on February 19, 2019, 02:17:17 AM
That's pretty good progress!Thank you. Seems I am adding ones that are not on my list at a higher rate.
Bought this one last night. I seem to like some of the Boy Scout versions ever since the BSA Yeoman.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7834/47123292221_85b32631d2.jpg)
BSAs are cool. I got my first during this Challenge...and a glowing one to boot. I keep missing out on stainless+boxed ones I've bid on in the past.
I'm still in, but under a bit of pressure for tomorrow. Nothing I really want or need...might tap the buy-it-now stuff to stay 'in'. Maybe I'll shop late tonight if I don't pass out. I've been on the road for 3 1/2 hours today r/t. and just glad I had time to get the ones I wanted today.
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 22, 2019, 02:58:09 PM
Lessons learned:
1) Don't try and make a purchase happen, it puts on stress that makes the joy of the hobby not as fun.
2) Some SAKs are going to rarely, if ever, show up for sale.
3) It's too hard on the budget.
4) One positive note is it made me try very hard to find worthy candidates. I thought if I have to buy one it better be something I really want.
5) You all knew this before I even started, if I just would have listened. :oops:
Since I blew the challenge, I thought I'd wrap up with my thoughts.
My favorite purchase for February so far has been:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7812/40056511783_a5bc4d70e6.jpg)
Runners up:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7826/32155160947_d10fe258cb.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7815/47050663932_4b83c98d1d.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 22, 2019, 03:03:38 PM
Post by: VICMAN on February 22, 2019, 03:19:28 PM
As of today I've purchased 30 SAKs this month, just not one a day.
You have had a great month FB! :cheers:
Your favorite SAK for the month is beautiful.....congratulations on finding it! :like::tu: :tu:
The Swiss Air SAK is a great reminder that at one time pocket knives were allowed on planes.
The Swiss Card is cool too!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. :D
Post by: Rapidray on February 22, 2019, 03:23:44 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 22, 2019, 03:25:01 PM
This one showed up on January 23rd and took a lot of the budget, but I had to buy it. :tu:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7885/31969392427_34f20be46f.jpg)
Post by: Rapidray on February 22, 2019, 03:29:56 PM
Thank you Wspeed, Vicman and Rapidray! :cheers:Yes they are expensive but well worth it. I am happy with my BYSAK :like: :tu:
This one showed up on January 23rd and took a lot of the budget, but I had to buy it. :tu:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7885/31969392427_34f20be46f.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 22, 2019, 03:30:43 PM
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on February 22, 2019, 05:20:50 PM
Thank you Wspeed, Vicman and Rapidray! :cheers:
This one showed up on January 23rd and took a lot of the budget, but I had to buy it. :tu:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7885/31969392427_34f20be46f.jpg)
:dd:
Post by: VICMAN on February 22, 2019, 05:46:55 PM
Thank you Wspeed, Vicman and Rapidray! :cheers:
This one showed up on January 23rd and took a lot of the budget, but I had to buy it. :tu:
Another great find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Definitely worth getting! :cheers:
Post by: kamakiri on February 22, 2019, 06:02:27 PM
As of today I've purchased 30 SAKs this month, just not one a day.
Lessons learned:
1) Don't try and make a purchase happen, it puts on stress that makes the joy of the hobby not as fun.
2) Some SAKs are going to rarely, if ever, show up for sale.
3) It's too hard on the budget.
4) One positive note is it made me try very hard to find worthy candidates. I thought if I have to buy one it better be something I really want.
5) You all knew this before I even started, if I just would have listened. :oops:
Since I blew the challenge, I thought I'd wrap up with my thoughts.
My favorite purchase for February so far has been:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7812/40056511783_a5bc4d70e6.jpg)
Runners up:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7826/32155160947_d10fe258cb.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7815/47050663932_4b83c98d1d.jpg)
Excellent lessons learned. :tu: I haven't learned yet. :dunno: Still in...and just hit the Buy-it-now button because I don't have much interest in the auctions closing today. Still in with less than a week to go.
from a couple of days ago:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7805/40195278473_dc872403e1.jpg)
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 22, 2019, 06:08:18 PM
Post by: Wspeed on February 22, 2019, 06:10:45 PM
and good luck for the last week of this challenge :cheers:
Post by: VICMAN on February 22, 2019, 10:34:59 PM
Still in with less than a week to go.
from a couple of days ago:
You are doing great kamakiri! :cheers:
Post by: kamakiri on February 22, 2019, 11:08:46 PM
Impressive kamakiri! Shoot, with less than a week to go, you can do it! :tu: :cheers::cheers: Thanks, FB! Happy about the good stuff that I caught...But oh, the pain! :D
That is a long list well done so far kamakiri :tu: :like::cheers: Thanks Wspeed! I'm gonna need some luck just to get through this billing cycle! :ahhh
and good luck for the last week of this challenge :cheers:
Still in with less than a week to go.
from a couple of days ago:
You are doing great kamakiri! :cheers:
:cheers: Thanks, VICMAN! I think I'll need moral support to get through this! :salute:
-----
:think: Now I gotta wonder, is there actually a merit badge that I'm eligible for if I finish this? :dunno:
Dunce cap with the $ on it sounds about right...
Post by: Wspeed on February 22, 2019, 11:20:13 PM
Post by: kamakiri on February 23, 2019, 05:26:17 AM
You definitely deserve a badge kamakiri :tu: :like:
Maybe a badge on the head! :D I don't see one on the list that would apply. :think:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7819/32240580687_b1fae40e85_n.jpg)
Might be missing one or two...30 in the above pic already.
Post by: kamakiri on February 23, 2019, 05:54:25 AM
Might be missing one or two...30 in the above pic already.
LOL. Correction: Missing at least 7 :facepalm: and there's 31 in the pic. :oops: :facepalm: :ahhh
Post by: Reinier on February 23, 2019, 06:16:21 AM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7819/32240580687_b1fae40e85_n.jpg)
Might be missing one or two...30 in the above pic already.
That's an awesome collection on its own :)
Post by: Wspeed on February 23, 2019, 12:32:12 PM
Post by: Rapidray on February 23, 2019, 02:42:07 PM
Post by: VICMAN on February 23, 2019, 03:47:49 PM
Maybe a badge on the head! :D I don't see one on the list that would apply. :think:
Might be missing one or two...30 in the above pic already.
Great pic kamakiri! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 23, 2019, 06:31:12 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7850/32245952717_8d0f839721.jpg)
Post by: Rapidray on February 23, 2019, 08:13:38 PM
Post by: Wspeed on February 23, 2019, 08:35:23 PM
Post by: VICMAN on February 23, 2019, 09:01:52 PM
Here is my list so far, although I am out of the challenge: (yellow highlight means in route to me)
You did great FB! :cheers:
Post by: kamakiri on February 24, 2019, 01:39:22 AM
j/k...Thanks for supporting my habit! :D
Still in on Day 23.
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on February 24, 2019, 04:31:46 PM
As of today I've purchased 30 SAKs this month, just not one a day.
Lessons learned:
1) Don't try and make a purchase happen, it puts on stress that makes the joy of the hobby not as fun.
2) Some SAKs are going to rarely, if ever, show up for sale.
3) It's too hard on the budget.
4) One positive note is it made me try very hard to find worthy candidates. I thought if I have to buy one it better be something I really want.
5) You all knew this before I even started, if I just would have listened. :oops:
Since I blew the challenge, I thought I'd wrap up with my thoughts.
My favorite purchase for February so far has been:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7812/40056511783_a5bc4d70e6.jpg)
Runners up:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7826/32155160947_d10fe258cb.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7815/47050663932_4b83c98d1d.jpg)
Excellent lessons learned. :tu: I haven't learned yet. :dunno: Still in...and just hit the Buy-it-now button because I don't have much interest in the auctions closing today. Still in with less than a week to go.
from a couple of days ago:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7805/40195278473_dc872403e1.jpg)
Impressive :D
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on February 24, 2019, 04:32:32 PM
Here is my list so far, although I am out of the challenge: (yellow highlight means in route to me)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7850/32245952717_8d0f839721.jpg)
Nice ones! :climber:
Post by: kamakiri on February 25, 2019, 06:30:38 AM
Post by: Wspeed on February 25, 2019, 12:28:20 PM
Post by: Rapidray on February 25, 2019, 04:14:53 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 25, 2019, 05:09:50 PM
Horn scales :like: :tu::iagree:
Post by: kamakiri on February 26, 2019, 05:02:03 AM
Horn scales :like: :tu:
Just some raw material for mods and repairs. Though I did have the '50s horn scale knife come in today too. :mail: :woohoo: Didn't have one with a 'triangular' Awl yet!
Count is 41 today:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7886/33337686398_a6981c985b_n.jpg)
37 of the items have arrived.
Not sure if I see the light at the end of the tunnel or just going blind! :ahhh :D
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on February 26, 2019, 01:16:36 PM
Post by: Wspeed on February 26, 2019, 01:24:20 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 26, 2019, 03:29:55 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 26, 2019, 03:48:47 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7806/32276728747_d8ccbdf798.jpg)
Classic:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7808/45750629304_4d782b4a5c.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 26, 2019, 03:55:02 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 26, 2019, 04:06:52 PM
That is just gorgeous :dd: :like:I know! I can't resist their beauty! Thank you! :cheers:
Post by: Rapidray on February 26, 2019, 04:10:55 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 26, 2019, 04:35:21 PM
That is very nice and now you have two. :like: :tu:Thank you RR, can't wait to see the Huntsman in person. He never did show the other side of it (corkscrew side), so it will be a surprise.
Post by: Rapidray on February 26, 2019, 04:39:09 PM
Thank you RR, can't wait to see the Huntsman in person. He never did show the other side of it (corkscrew side), so it will be a surprise.Every time I see it or them now...I still think of Jupiter! :tu:
Post by: Reinier on February 26, 2019, 04:40:21 PM
Every time I see it or them now...I still think of Jupiter! :tu:
Same here!
Post by: Rapidray on February 26, 2019, 04:55:32 PM
Post by: Wspeed on February 26, 2019, 04:59:47 PM
Post by: Rapidray on February 26, 2019, 05:17:36 PM
Good one :tu: :like::cheers:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 26, 2019, 05:22:50 PM
Post by: Rapidray on February 26, 2019, 05:28:27 PM
WOW, like! :like:Thought you would! :cheers:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 26, 2019, 06:12:19 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7909/47168020132_deec64df03.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on February 26, 2019, 06:14:28 PM
Looks like the sun above his thumb :D
Post by: VICMAN on February 26, 2019, 06:16:38 PM
I bought this custom scaled Huntsman to go with my Classic:
Great find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: VICMAN on February 26, 2019, 06:17:16 PM
So I got impatient :dunno: and asked the seller for a picture of the corkscrew side. Here it is:
Looks great FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: Rapidray on February 26, 2019, 06:48:21 PM
Post by: kamakiri on February 27, 2019, 07:50:44 AM
Nothing came in the mail today.
So I got impatient :dunno: and asked the seller for a picture of the corkscrew side. Here it is:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7909/47168020132_deec64df03.jpg)
Very cool, FB! Nice custom work! :like:
Post by: McStitchy on February 27, 2019, 09:28:43 AM
Although my subconscious tells me I need to stop you :D
Keep it going? :whistle:
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 27, 2019, 03:34:19 PM
Wow Lisa and Grant, I've just found out about this challenge of yours. Very exciting to follow :like:
Although my subconscious tells me I need to stop you :D
Keep it going? :whistle:
I failed the challenge by falling asleep before making a purchase one day. :facepalm:
kamakiri is still in it! :cheers: :tu: :popcorn:
Post by: kamakiri on February 28, 2019, 05:21:29 AM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7908/32291995637_51db600ec1_n.jpg)
And the final purchase count is 50. Not including multiple knife listings. Most are targeting only 1 knife anyway, with the exception of one today where I do want all the knives in the auction.
Wow Lisa and Grant, I've just found out about this challenge of yours. Very exciting to follow :like:
Although my subconscious tells me I need to stop you :D
Keep it going? :whistle:
Keep going? :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Just glad it's essentially DONE! Tomorrow's purchases will be the formal closing. But this is the first day in a loooooong while that I don't actually have any outstanding bids or offers. Although there are still some things that might be purchased late tomorrow. I'll add them to the official tally if I get any of those.
I failed the challenge by falling asleep before making a purchase one day. :facepalm:
kamakiri is still in it! :cheers: :tu: :popcorn:
And I wouldn't say you failed in any way...
This alone is a big WIN to me:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7812/40056511783_a5bc4d70e6.jpg)
:like: :tu:
Thanks, FB, for issuing this Challenge...even if I didn't intend to participate at first!
I still don't see a mertit badge that would officially apply here..so I don't think I'd be able to submit for one. Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong about that.
Post by: VICMAN on March 01, 2019, 03:20:16 PM
And the final purchase count is 50. Not including multiple knife listings. Most are targeting only 1 knife anyway, with the exception of one today where I do want all the knives in the auction.
And I wouldn't say you failed in any way...
This alone is a big WIN to me:
:like: :tu:
You did great kamakiri! :like: :tu: :tu:
Congratulations on finishing the challenge! :cheers:
I agree that the exposed rivet SAK that FB got is a big WIN! :cheers:
Post by: kamakiri on March 01, 2019, 04:20:31 PM
You did great kamakiri! :like: :tu: :tu:
Congratulations on finishing the challenge! :cheers:
I agree that the exposed rivet SAK that FB got is a big WIN! :cheers:
:cheers: Thanks, VICMAN! I'm happy to be done. Doing it was more stressful than I thought!
I do have to revise the final count to 49. I bought something else late and had to buy two of the items I was waiting for an invoice separately. The invoice for the remaining two hasn't come in yet. Count is 51 if those are included. I just won't have a confirmation email on them and that's what I've been using for the official tally.
Post by: Wspeed on March 01, 2019, 04:22:07 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on March 01, 2019, 04:36:27 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on March 01, 2019, 04:39:31 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7804/47247914841_ee60115035.jpg)
Post by: Wspeed on March 01, 2019, 04:43:18 PM
Post by: kamakiri on March 01, 2019, 05:16:04 PM
Congratulations on finishing this excellent challenge kamakiri :cheers: :like:
:cheers: Thank you, Wspeed! Community support does help fuel the fun!
Congratulations kamakiri! That was some dedication right there! :like:
Crazy dedication. ;) Thanks for making February a fun month! :cheers: :salute:
Staying in really only required commitment for a few days. I went through January with purchases every day as a normal course, but mostly for stuff to repair or mod fodder.
Still drooling over that 'drawer' find of yours! I'll learn to collect like you someday... :) :hatsoff:
Post by: VICMAN on March 01, 2019, 06:18:31 PM
My final ineligible count is 42 items. A couple of rows have multiples.
You still did well FB! :cheers:
Post by: Wspeed on March 01, 2019, 06:28:40 PM
Post by: Reinier on March 01, 2019, 07:10:40 PM
You must be a H2G2 fan!
Post by: kamakiri on March 01, 2019, 07:33:05 PM
(https://forum.multitool.org/awards/138.png)
What do you think FB? Maybe if we start a new thread and show 30 of this month's purchases, we'd both qualify for that.
Post by: Rapidray on March 01, 2019, 10:10:09 PM
:cheers: Thank you, Wspeed! Community support does help fuel the fun!Congratulations! :cheers: :hatsoff:
Crazy dedication. ;) Thanks for making February a fun month! :cheers: :salute:
Staying in really only required commitment for a few days. I went through January with purchases every day as a normal course, but mostly for stuff to repair or mod fodder.
Still drooling over that 'drawer' find of yours! I'll learn to collect like you someday... :) :hatsoff:
Post by: FolderBeholder on March 01, 2019, 11:01:27 PM
This is the closest existing Challenge that I think would apply:Too bad it doesn't say 30 Buys.
(https://forum.multitool.org/awards/138.png)
What do you think FB? Maybe if we start a new thread and show 30 of this month's purchases, we'd both qualify for that.
Post by: kamakiri on March 02, 2019, 12:59:33 AM
Too bad it doesn't say 30 Buys.
Agreed. Maybe somebody with authority will chime in? :whistle: :popcorn: