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Tool Talk => Swiss Army Knights Forum => Topic started by: FolderBeholder on January 06, 2019, 05:14:43 PM
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I'm wondering if there is any interest in a February 28-day spending spree challenge.
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?
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I'm wondering if there is any interest in a February 28-day spending spree challenge.
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?
That would leave me out! I’m retired :rofl:
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I'm wondering if there is any interest in a February 28-day spending spree challenge.
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?
That would leave me out! I’m retired :rofl:
I understand. Maybe you can watch :popcorn: me do the challenge all the while going broke and regretting ever suggesting it. :rofl:
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Sounds a interesting challenge :tu: :like:
Good luck :cheers:
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Unfortunately I won’t be able to join you ???
But I will watch the challenge :popcorn:
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Wspeed, that would be great if you can watch. :tu:
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Are you trying to get somebody killed :rofl:
I will watch though :cheers:
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:oops:, I forget that many Chief Financial Officers, (CFO) don't like too many toys coming into the household, thankfully I'm the CFO.
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Maybe March will become, sell a SAK each day challenge. :rofl:
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:rofl:
Thank goodness I'm planning to do a Fixie challenge in February, thereby avoiding a severe tongue-lashing by Mrs Nix.
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I'm beginning to think I don't know what I'm getting myself into. :o
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:
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Great idea FoB I just know I could get a bit carried away ... so I'm in the audience but interesting idea :popcorn:
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I wish I could buy a different knife everyday :dd:
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I will watch the challenge if you decide to do it. :popcorn: :popcorn:
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Good luck on your challenge :salute: i was thinking about a challenge where i sell one of my Spartans every day for a month, this could make it an easy challenge for both of us :D
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*Searching for sponsors*
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I will definitely be watching from the sidelines for sure. I always love to see what other people buy! I might see something I want! :woohoo:
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:rofl:
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)
I’m in for the Fixie Challenge! :hatsoff:
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If you locate Classics at $10 each for 28 days you will have spent $280. Not including taxes, shipping/handling cost, or gas and car expenses if acquire locally.
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:
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Not a chance, just had xmas and now 3 birthdays in January , 2 in February, this is my most skint period in any year. Good luck with your challenge
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These last two months have been a spending spree challenge for me, or so it seems ... :ahhh
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:.
;)
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After reading all of the replies I am thinking this should probably have a dunce cap badge if completed. :twak:
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:
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Maybe March will become, sell a SAK each day challenge. :rofl:
OK yes, I can do this one. :facepalm: :D
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LOL, when stuff started coming in I would definitely be getting some strange looks from my wife, which makes it somewhat tempting :whistle:
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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:
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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 one two daily? :D
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Maybe March will become, sell a SAK each day challenge. :rofl:
OK yes, I can do this one. :facepalm: :D
I think a lot of buyers would be forum members :whistle:
Especially with some of the SAK that have been show! :like: :tu:
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:like:
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:)
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With my budget, that would probably equate to going to the local knife store each day and buying one toothpick, tweezer, pen, etc. And even that would still add up to nearly my monthly hobby budget at $1.50 a piece.
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Hmm. Let me weigh my options here. I could buy a new SAK every day for a month or I can pay my mortgage and utility bills. Boy, that's a tough one.
:dunno:
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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.
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:popcorn:
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:
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Well we will be rooting for you from the sidelines! :tu:
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No way in heck I could ever do this one!
I'll definitely watch, though :popcorn:
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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:
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It's comforting to know I'll have some of you along watching. :tu:
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.
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I will also be watching this from a safe distance! :D
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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
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:popcorn:
I'm sure you will find some nice things.
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Good luck! I accidentally did that one month, and it resulted in one debit card getting shredded. I've since replaced it, but I am being MUCH more careful.
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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:
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I might be able to buy 28 toothpicks :think:
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I might be able to buy 28 toothpicks :think:
I sense a sudden raise in your budget...
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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
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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
Imagine how I feel!! :ahhh :ahhh
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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
Imagine how I feel!! :ahhh :ahhh
Same here :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
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Why are we all paying this guy? What did he do for us?
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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:
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I like this level of commitment! But I like buying ones that each make me happy in some way. A lot of auctions I track from favorite sellers get all bunched up on different days of the week. I'd have to have a LOT of buy-it-now items in the cue for days that either nothing good showed up, or ended that day. And oh, the horror if you lost an auction... :ahhh on Feb 27! :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Good luck, and I'll enjoy this one from the sidelines! :popcorn:
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And oh, the horror if you lost an auction... :ahhh on Feb 27! :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Oh, 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:
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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:
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Hey I'll join in on this..........
Right after I win the Powerball.................... :facepalm:
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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:
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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:
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...or make it even harder: One knife needs to show up on every day the US mail is delivered! :D ;)
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...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:
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...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:
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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:
:cheers:
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...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:
And be at the mercy of the USPS...no...NO...NOOOO!
:rofl:
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February is almost here and of course I blew most of my budget on this Soldier that arrived yesterday:
(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
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That is a great list of SAKs FB do you think you can find them all :tu: :like:
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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:
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Good luck with trying to find all of them FB :tu: :like:
Have you got backups that you would
buy if you can’t find the SAKs on your list :think:
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Good luck with trying to find all of them FB :tu: :like:
Have you got backups that you would
buy if you can’t find the SAKs on your list :think:
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.
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Wow. That's quite the list :drool:
Virtually impossible to find all of these within one month though :P
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This is definitely going to be a very interesting challenge :tu: :popcorn:
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Wow. That's quite the list :drool:
Virtually impossible to find all of these within one month though :P
: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.
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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.
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Good luck FB :cheers:
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Are you ready for tomorrow FB :tu: :like:
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Good luck! :tu:
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Plan B:
Well... it is a Wenger :D
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Plan B:
Well... it is a Wenger :D
That is cool! :like: :tu:
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I'm going to give it a go! Stay tuned! :tu:
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Will do :popcorn:
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1) 84mm Voyageur with Red Ribbed scales $250
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!
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1) 84mm Voyageur with Red Ribbed scales $250
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!
I would happily pay $1500 for those first 5! :cheers:
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:
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1) 84mm Voyageur with Red Ribbed scales $250
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!
I would happily pay $1500 for those first 5! :cheers:
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.
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1) 84mm Voyageur with Red Ribbed scales $250
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!
I would happily pay $1500 for those first 5! :cheers:
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.
I liked your prices. :tu:
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Good luck :salute:
:popcorn:
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Lisa, this is like taking an alcoholic to a brewery! I could do it but I'd be begging you for a spot to pitch my tent after the expenditures were discovered :facepalm:
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Day 1 - can she do it?
All I know is no SAK is safe today! One will be purchased. :pok: :gimme:
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:popcorn:
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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
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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
I've looked at it, but I have a few that are similar:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2831/33537801005_f4aa2acc2a.jpg)
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Me too :P
Nice pic :drool:
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Me too :P
Nice pic :drool:
Thank you. Plus I have to ease into this, even though it's a short month, I cannot spend $100 each day. :ahhh
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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:
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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
I've looked at it, but I have a few that are similar:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2831/33537801005_f4aa2acc2a.jpg)
Oh boy :oops: :drool:
Those are so nice! :cheers:
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How many SAKs have you already got in your collection FB :think: :tu: :like:
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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.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4844/39984306143_77d235d6d0.jpg)
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They would be gone by now if you waited :tu:
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They look very nice FB :like: :tu:
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They would be gone by now if you waited :tu:
I agree which is why I decided to buy when I did. :tu:
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Good early start, though. ;)
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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:
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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:
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This sale should settle you for 3 days, as it's a 3 knife deal.
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!
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Those are very nice :like: :tu:
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Same but cheaper
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/)
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And considering what they ask for this single one, the 3 pack is a bargain
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/)
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Thank you microbe, this one is very tempting:
https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/victorinox-nespresso-no.-2-1046164280/
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That seller also has one of the other ones :)
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Gorgeous colours :dd: :like:
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:popcorn:
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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:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7901/46040715025_f0cab7629f.jpg)
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:like: :tu:
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Cool :tu: :popcorn:
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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:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7901/46040715025_f0cab7629f.jpg)
Always a winner to have a SwissCard. :tu:
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Good!!!
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Great start!
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Nice one FB :tu: :like:
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Thank you all. :hatsoff:
It's day 2 and I'm looking for a candidate to buy.
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Can’t wait to see what you come up with FB :popcorn:
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:popcorn:
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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:
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Day 2
Found a SAK to buy at 9 PM my time. Whew!
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7913/40001547883_6dde1a0e5d.jpg)
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Day 2
Found a SAK to buy at 9 PM my time. Whew!
Cool find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
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That's a very nice one, with the late 1940s opener (I think) ánd scissors.
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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.
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Excellent find FB :tu: :like:
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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:
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That look nice! Great score! :like: :tu:
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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
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I wonder what you are going to find today FB :popcorn:
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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:
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I will keep my fingers crossed for you FB :tu: :like:
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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 ;)
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I like your thinking Reinier :rofl: :like:
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I like your thinking Reinier :rofl: :like:
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Day 2
Found a SAK to buy at 9 PM my time. Whew!
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7913/40001547883_6dde1a0e5d.jpg)
Awesome! :hatsoff:
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I like your thinking Reinier :rofl: :like:
:D :cheers:
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I take it the challenge is going well :tu:
:popcorn: :like:
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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:
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:tu:
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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!
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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:
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: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:
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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)
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I hope you can pursue that list tomorrow :tu:
:like:
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Four in one go :)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/173774291333
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Reinier is such an enabler...
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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:
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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
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Those mini screwdrivers for the Corkscrew are
always handy to have if you don’t have anything to buy FB :tu: :like:
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Nice going :tu: :popcorn:
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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)
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That is a looker for sure! :like: :tu:
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Very nice :tu: :like:
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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.
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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.
:cheers: :popcorn:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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That's unusual! Very cool.
I think I can see part of the led on the left.
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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.
I think I can see part of the led on the left.
:iagree:
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Totally non related, it might snow here today at 6pm!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4901/40028879333_956ee30ac0.jpg)
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In that case you need to buy one of those snow camo Wengers!
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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:
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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:
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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.
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Nice one FB
But do you have a Ranger?
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Nice one FB
But do you have a Ranger?
Not a snow Ranger, sure would like to find one of those. :drool:
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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:
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Nice one FB
But do you have a Ranger?
Not a snow Ranger, sure would like to find one of those. :drool:
Or a snow leopard :)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/323680920481
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Nice one FB
But do you have a Ranger?
Not a snow Ranger, sure would like to find one of those. :drool:
Or a snow leopard :)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/323680920481
Nice! :tu:
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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
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Nice combo there coming in :tu: :popcorn:
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Nice combo there coming in :tu: :popcorn:
I've never seen the Tomo in person, so I'm eager to see it.
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:like: :tu:
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Nice combo there coming in :tu: :popcorn:
I've never seen the Tomo in person, so I'm eager to see it.
Neither have I so looking forward to your thoughts on it. :cheers: :popcorn:
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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:
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Thanks for buying that SwissCard, now I don't have to :)
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Thanks for buying that SwissCard, now I don't have to :)
Happy to help, although sometimes he has more than one. :pok:
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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
Nice selection of SAKs FB
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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
Nice selection of SAKs FB
:hatsoff:
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Thanks for buying that SwissCard, now I don't have to :)
Happy to help, although sometimes he has more than one. :pok:
:D
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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:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7906/31577927147_c1b4b636a2.jpg)
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Nice :like: :tu:
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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:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7906/31577927147_c1b4b636a2.jpg)
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:
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Look forward to see what you find tomorrow FB :popcorn: :like:
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:tu:. Definitely Starbucks!!
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
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I haven't been to Starbucks since this challenge began, so I'm about $30 ahead. :tu:
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:
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Sounds like you are doing pretty good on the challenge! :cheers:
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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.
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Hope it can be repaired. Charming ol' SAK!
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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.
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That Wenger looks great!
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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.
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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.
I love that Wenger FB I hope you can get the backspring fixed
That shield on the scales is just gorgeous :dd: :like:
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How old is that Wenger FB :think: :tu: :like:
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How old is that Wenger FB :think: :tu: :like:
I believe it is around 1951-1960 range.
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How old is that Wenger FB :think: :tu: :like:
I believe it is around 1951-1960 range.
Thanks FB :cheers: :like:
Are you thinking of sending it to Victorinox :tu:
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How old is that Wenger FB :think: :tu: :like:
I believe it is around 1951-1960 range.
Thanks FB :cheers: :like:
Are you thinking of sending it to Victorinox :tu:
I will try, but it has to go to Switzerland because the US does not repair, they only replace with current stock.
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Nice SAK. Sorry to hear about the broken back spring. I think I would try sending it back and get it fixed and a spa treatment. :like: :tu:
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:iagree: I would try and send it to
Victorinox for repair and a good clean :tu: :like:
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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:
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Thank you Vicman, RR and Wspeed.
I will send it in once it arrives.
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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!
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This was a Day 6 purchase and what I think is an 84mm Waiter:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4860/40051615323_dd64528808.jpg)
It was this logo that liked the most:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4804/47016259801_39c3327bbb.jpg)
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Wow that’s a lovely looking SAK FB :tu: :like:
Love the logo :dd:
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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)
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Very nice looks very good condition :like: :tu:
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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:
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This was a Day 6 purchase and what I think is an 84mm Waiter:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4860/40051615323_dd64528808.jpg)
It was this logo that liked the most:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4804/47016259801_39c3327bbb.jpg)
That is nice! And in white. :like: :tu:
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This was a Day 6 purchase and what I think is an 84mm Waiter:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4860/40051615323_dd64528808.jpg)
It was this logo that liked the most:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4804/47016259801_39c3327bbb.jpg)
That is nice! And in white. :like: :tu:
I know! And to think the logo has to do with Austria Mountain Rescue...it seems white would not be optimal. :think:
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This was a Day 6 purchase and what I think is an 84mm Waiter:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4860/40051615323_dd64528808.jpg)
It was this logo that liked the most:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4804/47016259801_39c3327bbb.jpg)
That is nice! And in white. :like: :tu:
I know! And to think the logo has to do with Austria Mountain Rescue...it seems white would not be optimal. :think:
Think no more! :2tu:
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96sterreichischer_Bergrettungsdienst
Sorry its not in English
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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:
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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
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Think no more! :2tu:
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96sterreichischer_Bergrettungsdienst
Sorry its not in English
Google translate is my friend:
"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."
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Nice find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
That would be a great EDC SAK! :D
Thank you, I do think it would pair nicely with my Vagabond. :tu:
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Think no more! :2tu:
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96sterreichischer_Bergrettungsdienst
Sorry its not in English
Google translate is my friend:
"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."
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!
Your knife has a great association. :tu:
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Day 7
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)
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That’s a nice Wenger FB :like: :tu:
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Day 7
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)
That is nice...what type of finish is on the blade and tools? :like: :tu:
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That’s a nice Wenger FB :like: :tu:
:iagree: :drool: :like:
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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:
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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:
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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:
That makes sense....I :like: it :tu:
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Day 8- I'm not ready to :surrender: yet, but I certainly feel a toothpick buying day is nearing.
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Hope you find something FB :popcorn:
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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
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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:
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You can...we have faith in you :cheers:
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You can do it FB :2tu:
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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:
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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:
:rofl:
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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:
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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)
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Wow they are very nice :dd: :like:
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:iagree:
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:
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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)
Wow - those are so nice! :cheers: :hatsoff:
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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:
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Thank you for the kind words. :cheers:
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Nice!
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:
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I haven't purchased for day 8 yet, I was just showing other items I bought yesterday. :pok: :D :P
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I haven't purchased for day 8 yet, I was just showing other items I bought yesterday. :pok: :D :P
I apologize!
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I haven't purchased for day 8 yet, I was just showing other items I bought yesterday. :pok: :D :P
I apologize!
Apology accepted, I'm a total rule follower (when it comes to my challenges), so I suppose I was sensitive. :cheers:
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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:
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.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4842/47031207061_f64110a840.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4804/46979197892_729378ca1d.jpg)
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Nice! I can see knives getting put into the wrong boxes very easily...even in the store! :tu:
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Looks nice :like: :tu:
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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)
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And that's really nice FoBo :like:
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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:
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Definitely not a easy challenge
well done for reaching 7 days FB :cheers: :like:
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It was probably still day 8 somewhere in the world ;)
Congrats on reaching 7 days :cheers:
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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)
Mine also...and a very nice addition :cheers: :hatsoff:
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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:
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Thanks all.
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)
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Nice Technician FB :tu: :like:
Maybe you could make it a 7 day dunce cap spending badge :D
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Nice Technician FB :tu: :like:
Maybe you could make it a 7 day dunce cap spending badge :D
That's a good idea! :tu: :rofl:
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Thanks all.
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)
Thats a nice OC :like: :tu:
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Thank you RR.
And I've awarded myself, thanks to Wspeed's quick wit:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7919/46313553344_ac7d9b64a2_q.jpg)
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That looks good FB congratulations on your badge :cheers: :like:
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That looks good FB congratulations on your badge :cheers: :like:
:hatsoff:
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Thank you RR.
And I've awarded myself, thanks to Wspeed's quick wit:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7919/46313553344_ac7d9b64a2_q.jpg)
:rofl: on your award!
:cheers:
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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.
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:rofl:
Not a bad idea to rest up a bit.....
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But this was just a warming-up thing for the March 2019 spending spree challenge, right?
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But this was just a warming-up thing for the March 2019 spending spree challenge, right?
Oh no :rofl:
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:rofl: good one Reinier :rofl: :like:
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Sorry to hear you're out...technically, I'm still in. Not sure I should be happy about that. :dunno:
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But this was just a warming-up thing for the March 2019 spending spree challenge, right?
Oh no :rofl:
:iagree:
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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:
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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
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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:
: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.
Pic coming.
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:popcorn: :like:
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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 < -----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)
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Love the colour :dd: :like:
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:drool:
Thats awlsome! :like: :cheers:
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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 < -----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)
Nice score! I am after that one myself! I see from you list you are still needing 2017???
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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.
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Awesome!
Was the price any good?
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Awesome!
Was the price any good?
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.
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Awesome!
Was the price any good?
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.
That is a BARGAIN!!
You really lucked out right there Lisa!
Good on you :2tu:
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Good price FB :cheers: :like:
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Awesome!
Was the price any good?
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.
That is a BARGAIN!!
You really lucked out right there Lisa!
Good on you :2tu:
It was my "Walnut Wine Master" day. :D :cheers:
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Awesome!
Was the price any good?
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.
That is a BARGAIN!!
You really lucked out right there Lisa!
Good on you :2tu:
It was my "Walnut Wine Master" day. :D :cheers:
:cheers:
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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.
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I've crossed two off my list now.
Bought this today.
Very nice FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
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Awesome!
Was the price any good?
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.
Great price FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
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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:
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Great price FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
And in original box, so I'm super happy about it! :tu:
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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)
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:like: :tu:
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:like: :tu:
:iagree:
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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)
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I can understand :tu:
Nice one :like:
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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)
Excellent! I like the color also. :like: :tu:
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Excellent looking SAKs :dd: :like:
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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:
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I can understand :tu:
Nice one :like:
Thank you! :cheers:
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:
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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)
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Always the way :rofl:
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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)
Well that’s a interesting color. :tu:
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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!
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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:
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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:
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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.
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Thank you all.
Those fire starter toothpicks are on my want to buy list. :tu:
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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.
Nice pickup and will come in very handy! :like: :tu:
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Found a Camper variant I didn't have for my mini collection.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7898/47078303601_1f8b553e3e.jpg)
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:dd: :like:
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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)
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:
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Very nice SAKs FB and kamakiri :tu: :like:
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Found a Camper variant I didn't have for my mini collection.
Great find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Beautiful pic! :cheers:
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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!
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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:
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Found a Camper variant I didn't have for my mini collection.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7898/47078303601_1f8b553e3e.jpg)
Absolutely beautiful :cheers: :hatsoff:
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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)
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:
Nice one - can’t wait to see your photos when you get this one in! :cheers: :tu:
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Back on Day 11, I added this older Cadet:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7804/32151228607_55aa8becef.jpg)
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Back on Day 11, I added this older Cadet:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7804/32151228607_55aa8becef.jpg)
Thats nice! :tu:
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Back on Day 11, I added this older Cadet:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7804/32151228607_55aa8becef.jpg)
Thats nice! :tu:
Thank you RR, I'll post a better picture once it arrives.
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That looks a nice Cadet FB :tu: :like:
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Back on Day 11, I added this older Cadet:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7804/32151228607_55aa8becef.jpg)
Thats nice! :tu:
Thank you RR, I'll post a better picture once it arrives.
:popcorn: :cheers:
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Back on Day 11, I added this older Cadet:
Nice find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
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Thank you!
Added this one today:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7826/32155160947_d10fe258cb.jpg)
With box:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7853/33221834798_204892b1dd.jpg)
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I love that excellent find FB :tu: :like:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
:iagree: 6 purchases on Jan 30 for me. 10 between Jan 28 and 30.
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.
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They just keep coming! Awesome stuff!
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:popcorn:
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Added a SwissCard:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7815/47050663932_4b83c98d1d.jpg)
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They look very handy nice one FB :like: :tu:
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Thank you!
Added this one today:
Cool SAK FB......and with the box! :like: :tu: :tu:
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6 purchases on Jan 30 for me. 10 between Jan 28 and 30.
:2tu:
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Added a SwissCard:
Nice find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
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I really like the Blaze color, so I picked up this Ranger 55. Sadly it has a wonky corkscrew. :facepalm:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7870/33228717228_6d9c8e9297.jpg)
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Nice one FB can the Corkscrew be bend back :tu: :like:
Or is it just very loose :think:
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Nice one FB can the Corkscrew be bend back :tu: :like:
Or is it just very loose :think:
I don't have it in hand yet. I bought it knowing about the corkscrew.
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Or is it just very loose :think:
(https://i.imgur.com/Jb6oFaE.mp4)
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Or is it just very loose :think:
(https://i.imgur.com/Jb6oFaE.mp4)
Thats funny! :tu:
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What ever TP just had today I want some :rofl: :facepalm:
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Added a Tie Dye Classic to the mix:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7882/46383708064_6898eaf9b4.jpg)
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Groovy! :tu:
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!
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Sweet little classic FB :tu: :like:
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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
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
Four found from my list so far. :mail:
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Added a Tie Dye Classic to the mix:
Cool scales FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
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Suggestion: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F273705341267
No international shipping otherwise I would have taken it.
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Suggestion: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F273705341267
No international shipping otherwise I would have taken it.
Is that an Ambassador?
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Looks like it.
I'm a huge fan of that little knife. :tu:
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Looks like it.
I'm a huge fan of that little knife. :tu:
I don't think the box is original to it though. 1.3601 belongs to a Climber I think. :think:
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It is.
But the number on the box is actually a Spartan, so there's something not quite right...
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It is.
But the number on the box is actually a Spartan, so there's something not quite right...
Ahhh yes, a Spartan number.
Someone did buy it though as it is now closed.
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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
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
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...
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Speaking of Ambassadors, I do want to find a mint one of these:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7841/32177859457_e050f3560c_n.jpg)
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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)
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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:
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:iagree: that’s a nice one for your collection FB :tu: :like:
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BSA’s are a lot of fun...especially in the Alox! :tu:
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Thanks all.
Alox? :ahhh Nooo not more to consider. :P
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I’ve been looking ever since El C posted his! Really nice...maybe we’ll get lucky and he post here :whistle: :popcorn:
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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:
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5 found now:
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
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5 found now:
You are making good progress FB! :cheers:
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Good going FB that doesn’t look a easy list to complete :tu: :like:
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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
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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
That’s a interesting list FB
I am sure that you will find them one day :cheers: :like:
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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.
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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)
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At least you have had a go FB :tu: :like:
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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
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I agree on your favorite - it is my favorite one you bought! :woohoo: :tu:
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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)
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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)
Yes they are expensive but well worth it. I am happy with my BYSAK :like: :tu:
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That’s just gorgeous :dd: :like:
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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:
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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:
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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)
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Impressive kamakiri! Shoot, with less than a week to go, you can do it! :tu: :cheers:
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That is a long list well done so far kamakiri :tu: :like:
and good luck for the last week of this challenge :cheers:
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Still in with less than a week to go.
from a couple of days ago:
You are doing great kamakiri! :cheers:
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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:
and good luck for the last week of this challenge :cheers:
:cheers: Thanks Wspeed! I'm gonna need some luck just to get through this billing cycle! :ahhh
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:
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: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...
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You definitely deserve a badge kamakiri :tu: :like:
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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.
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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
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(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 :)
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Excellent selection of SAKs kamakiri :tu: :like:
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Well done! :like: :tu:
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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:
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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)
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Very nice! :like: :tu:
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Can’t wait to see what turns up :popcorn: :tu:
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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:
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Enablers! ...the lot of yous! :ahhh
j/k...Thanks for supporting my habit! :D
Still in on Day 23.
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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
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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:
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Total count is up to 40 'qualified' purchases as of today. Doesn't include the Firefly stuff or bits, oil, scales, horn scales, nickel silver sheet, etc.
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going well kamakiri :tu: :like:
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Horn scales :like: :tu:
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Horn scales :like: :tu:
:iagree:
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Thanks for all the continued
enabling...uh, support ;) :cheers:
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
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:climber: :like:
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Good work kamakiri :tu: :like:
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We enable good. :D
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I bought this custom scaled Huntsman to go with my Classic:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7806/32276728747_d8ccbdf798.jpg)
Classic:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7808/45750629304_4d782b4a5c.jpg)
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That is just gorgeous :dd: :like:
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That is just gorgeous :dd: :like:
I know! I can't resist their beauty! Thank you! :cheers:
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That is very nice and now you have two. :like: :tu:
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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.
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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:
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Every time I see it or them now...I still think of Jupiter! :tu:
Same here!
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Here is a couple of photo of Jupiter....the second with the lightning strikes is a artist illustration from a photo...it is so uncanny!
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Good one :tu: :like:
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Good one :tu: :like:
:cheers:
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WOW, like! :like:
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WOW, like! :like:
Thought you would! :cheers:
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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)
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Very nice :dd: :like:
Looks like the sun above his thumb :D
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I bought this custom scaled Huntsman to go with my Classic:
Great find FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
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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:
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Looks great! :like: :tu:
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Left today's purchase to chance...Put in a 'reasonable' bid and went to dinner and a movie. Got it for about 60% market price. Not the best deal this month, but I'll take it!! :woohoo:
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:
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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:
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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:
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I know it's a day early, but the final count is probably in and there are invoices that will be generated for me to pay tomorrow for the official close of the month.
(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.
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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:
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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.
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Congratulations on finishing this excellent challenge kamakiri :cheers: :like:
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Congratulations kamakiri! That was some dedication right there! :like:
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My final ineligible count is 42 items. A couple of rows have multiples.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7804/47247914841_ee60115035.jpg)
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That’s a good list FB just a shame you couldn’t finish your challenge :cheers: :tu:
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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:
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My final ineligible count is 42 items. A couple of rows have multiples.
You still did well FB! :cheers:
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:iagree: very well :cheers: :like:
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42 items?
You must be a H2G2 fan!
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This is the closest existing Challenge that I think would apply:
(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.
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:cheers: Thank you, Wspeed! Community support does help fuel the fun!
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:
Congratulations! :cheers: :hatsoff:
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This is the closest existing Challenge that I think would apply:
(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.
Too bad it doesn't say 30 Buys.
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Too bad it doesn't say 30 Buys.
Agreed. Maybe somebody with authority will chime in? :whistle: :popcorn: