Post by: ColoSwiss on February 07, 2012, 02:29:25 AM
Karl
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330683078831?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1225 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/330683078831?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1225)
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on February 07, 2012, 04:58:04 AM
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Post by: kmanct3 on February 07, 2012, 01:28:09 PM
Post by: gustophersmob on February 07, 2012, 03:50:21 PM
Post by: ironraven on February 08, 2012, 05:57:13 AM
Post by: dks on February 08, 2012, 09:31:13 AM
Get it for $99 by bidding now......
Post by: Reinier on February 08, 2012, 11:59:13 AM
$40 for a piece of crap! :D
Post by: turnsouth on February 08, 2012, 02:57:47 PM
Post by: North Man on February 10, 2012, 02:54:50 PM
pure evil price...
Post by: GigaHz on February 11, 2012, 12:50:43 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MacGyvers-swiss-army-knife-Clean-Used-climbing-11-functions-/180817368761?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2a198e16b9#ht_656wt_1247 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MacGyvers-swiss-army-knife-Clean-Used-climbing-11-functions-/180817368761?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2a198e16b9#ht_656wt_1247)
Post by: nsa-x-file on February 11, 2012, 01:31:50 PM
Good stuff here.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MacGyvers-swiss-army-knife-Clean-Used-climbing-11-functions-/180817368761?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2a198e16b9#ht_656wt_1247 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MacGyvers-swiss-army-knife-Clean-Used-climbing-11-functions-/180817368761?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2a198e16b9#ht_656wt_1247)
:rofl:
Post by: Syph007 on February 11, 2012, 01:43:23 PM
Post by: GigaHz on February 21, 2012, 01:05:52 PM
Post by: Reinier on February 21, 2012, 01:12:27 PM
Post by: evanPGH on March 05, 2012, 10:29:34 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NTSA-LOT-OF-2-SWISS-ARMY-VICTORINOX-LUXURY-AUTOMOBILE-W-ST-CHRISTOPHER-CLASSIC-/380417038623?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item58929f591f#ht_500wt_898 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NTSA-LOT-OF-2-SWISS-ARMY-VICTORINOX-LUXURY-AUTOMOBILE-W-ST-CHRISTOPHER-CLASSIC-/380417038623?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item58929f591f#ht_500wt_898)
Post by: GigaHz on March 05, 2012, 10:33:09 PM
And another:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SWISS-ARMY-OFFICIER-KNIFE-VICTORINOX-ELINOX-/280838334513?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416344e831#ht_500wt_1207 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SWISS-ARMY-OFFICIER-KNIFE-VICTORINOX-ELINOX-/280838334513?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416344e831#ht_500wt_1207)
Post by: evanPGH on March 05, 2012, 10:35:41 PM
I still can't imagine one of those is worth that much...
Post by: evanPGH on March 05, 2012, 10:36:54 PM
And another:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SWISS-ARMY-OFFICIER-KNIFE-VICTORINOX-ELINOX-/280838334513?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416344e831#ht_500wt_1207 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SWISS-ARMY-OFFICIER-KNIFE-VICTORINOX-ELINOX-/280838334513?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416344e831#ht_500wt_1207)
:ahhh
Post by: GigaHz on March 05, 2012, 10:41:25 PM
Winner isn't, the second bidder retracted.
I still can't imagine one of those is worth that much...
3***3 is the infamous bid retracter. I think he is over 40 now.
Post by: evanPGH on March 05, 2012, 11:01:08 PM
Winner isn't, the second bidder retracted.
I still can't imagine one of those is worth that much...
3***3 is the infamous bid retracter. I think he is over 40 now.
Ohhhhh ok gotcha. I saw another one in that auction retracted too.
Post by: jazzbass on March 05, 2012, 11:13:20 PM
Post by: victor7000 on March 05, 2012, 11:56:56 PM
Guys like Sigsal have no incentive to block the 3***3 bidder because he likes to drive the auction price high. You either need to snipe or stop bidding with sellers that allow 3***3 to bid on their items. I've sent Sigsal a message that I won't bid on anything that 3***3 bids on, so he's lost my business until he blocks him. There are only about 10-15 people who really buy these things - if enough of that crowd tell him the same, he'll block him quick enough.
Why should sigsal block 3***3 ? He isn't the highest bidder and (at least in this auction) he cannot retract...
Don't blame sigsal (or another seller), blame the guys who are crazy enough to pay 300 bugs for a broken knife :pok: :D
Post by: ColoSwiss on March 05, 2012, 11:59:10 PM
Karl
Post by: GigaHz on March 06, 2012, 12:06:09 AM
Guys like Sigsal have no incentive to block the 3***3 bidder because he likes to drive the auction price high. You either need to snipe or stop bidding with sellers that allow 3***3 to bid on their items. I've sent Sigsal a message that I won't bid on anything that 3***3 bids on, so he's lost my business until he blocks him. There are only about 10-15 people who really buy these things - if enough of that crowd tell him the same, he'll block him quick enough.
Why should sigsal block 3***3 ? He isn't the highest bidder and (at least in this auction) he cannot retract...
Don't blame sigsal (or another seller), blame the guys who are crazy enough to pay 300 bugs for a broken knife :pok: :D
To me it is just sad that 3***3 has to put in some too large amount to find the other persons max. That is not the way, eBay is supposed to work. eBay even admits this, but will they do anything?
Post by: enki_ck on March 06, 2012, 12:09:18 AM
One note - Sigsal is a She. Don't currently have her name, but it looks eastern European rather than German or French.
Karl
Slobodan isn't a girls name. It's a Serbian male name. (going by his message to armèe-suisse in the 7 bids retracted thread). But maybe it's a couple, man and wife selling.
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,33787.msg574898.html#msg574898 (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,33787.msg574898.html#msg574898)
Post by: ColoSwiss on March 06, 2012, 12:58:18 AM
Karl
Post by: stressmaster5000 on March 06, 2012, 01:06:41 AM
Are luxury automobiles THIS rare??Jazzbass should know what the ending bid was for the last one or two of these to sell. Seems I remember a price of over $400 for one but its been awhile.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NTSA-LOT-OF-2-SWISS-ARMY-VICTORINOX-LUXURY-AUTOMOBILE-W-ST-CHRISTOPHER-CLASSIC-/380417038623?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item58929f591f#ht_500wt_898 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NTSA-LOT-OF-2-SWISS-ARMY-VICTORINOX-LUXURY-AUTOMOBILE-W-ST-CHRISTOPHER-CLASSIC-/380417038623?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item58929f591f#ht_500wt_898)
Post by: armèe-suisse on March 06, 2012, 02:19:08 AM
Are luxury automobiles THIS rare??Jazzbass should know what the ending bid was for the last one or two of these to sell. Seems I remember a price of over $400 for one but its been awhile.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NTSA-LOT-OF-2-SWISS-ARMY-VICTORINOX-LUXURY-AUTOMOBILE-W-ST-CHRISTOPHER-CLASSIC-/380417038623?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item58929f591f#ht_500wt_898 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NTSA-LOT-OF-2-SWISS-ARMY-VICTORINOX-LUXURY-AUTOMOBILE-W-ST-CHRISTOPHER-CLASSIC-/380417038623?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item58929f591f#ht_500wt_898)
Vintage Victorinox LUXURY AUTOMOBILE Pocket Knife RARE (#370514628652) US $305.00
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&ftab=AllFeedback&userid=dcestates&iid=-1&de=off&items=25&interval=0&mPg=391&page=5 (http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&ftab=AllFeedback&userid=dcestates&iid=-1&de=off&items=25&interval=0&mPg=391&page=5)
Post by: jazzbass on March 06, 2012, 02:39:52 AM
Jazzbass should know what the ending bid was for the last one or two of these to sell. Seems I remember a price of over $400 for one but its been awhile.
Highest price for a Motorist (aka Automobile) was $406 paid in Jan 2012. Next highest after that was $188 that stressmaster made me pay for a large awl version back in Jan 2011. Motorists (aka Automobiles) are not, IMO, rare. Interesting and one of my favorite knives, but not rare. 30 have been up for sale in the past 27 months, so they come up a little more than once a month - about the same frequency as a Yeoman.
Highest price for a Luxury Motorist was $305 paid back in June 2011. Next highest after that was $134 that I made stressmaster pay when he outbid me back in Sept 2010. Luxury Motorists show up less with 12 sold in the last 27 months. So figure about the rarity of an Apollo 11 Craftsman. These were both production knives for a significant period of time. Neither are unobtanium. Both will show up again. And again.
Post by: ufox9al on March 06, 2012, 03:17:14 AM
Dug around in the trash and came up with a return address name of S. Sbojadinovic. I was recalling an earlier package when I thought the name was that of a woman, but it wouldn't be the first time my memory's been wrong. :think:Slobodan's wife is Svetlana ;)
Karl
Post by: ColoSwiss on March 06, 2012, 03:56:30 AM
Dug around in the trash and came up with a return address name of S. Sbojadinovic. I was recalling an earlier package when I thought the name was that of a woman, but it wouldn't be the first time my memory's been wrong. :think:Slobodan's wife is Svetlana ;)
Karl
Thanks for proving my memory isn't totally shot (yet).
Thanks also to Jazzbass for his insights into rarity. Now if I can just beat him, and Stressmaster, and I Can Fix That to the next Luxury Motorist (fat chance!).
Karl
Post by: stressmaster5000 on March 06, 2012, 04:54:35 AM
OK, Jazz said he has 3 of them, I have one and I think Francis(ICFT) has one too. That just leaves everyone else here who does not have one to bid on it. So Karl, it looks like it your time to make a move on it. :pok: :pok: :pok:
Thanks for proving my memory isn't totally shot (yet).
Thanks also to Jazzbass for his insights into rarity. Now if I can just beat him, and Stressmaster, and I Can Fix That to the next Luxury Motorist (fat chance!).
Karl
Post by: stressmaster5000 on March 06, 2012, 04:57:45 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=120863480164&si=865s9etpyOKntVtILhamaQZzFII%253D&viewitem=&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=120863480164&si=865s9etpyOKntVtILhamaQZzFII%253D&viewitem=&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
And here is a NIB Mauser that sold for $40!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=120869985693&si=865s9etpyOKntVtILhamaQZzFII%253D&viewitem=&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=120869985693&si=865s9etpyOKntVtILhamaQZzFII%253D&viewitem=&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
There are bargains to be had, at least for some folks.
Post by: Reinier on March 06, 2012, 07:02:17 AM
Post by: GigaHz on March 08, 2012, 02:44:22 AM
Post by: Sidhartha on March 08, 2012, 03:41:12 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Officier-Suisse-Swiss-Army-Knife-SICPA-logo-security-Vintage-knives-/270930387522?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3f14b5a242#ht_636wt_961 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Officier-Suisse-Swiss-Army-Knife-SICPA-logo-security-Vintage-knives-/270930387522?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3f14b5a242#ht_636wt_961)
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :facepalm:
Post by: ColoSwiss on March 08, 2012, 04:11:03 AM
Karl
Post by: ColoSwiss on March 12, 2012, 02:19:49 AM
Karl
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110840354349?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1225 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/110840354349?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1225)
Post by: ICanFixThat on March 12, 2012, 03:26:54 AM
The "Life Series" set actually looks a bit suspicious. Stolen photo, copied text, seller has zero feedback... it's just not very comforting even if it is legit.
There was one that sold in Switzerland for $150CHF or so not that long ago, I could not buy it, but I'd pay into the $200 range for the set.
Post by: GigaHz on March 31, 2012, 03:13:55 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pocket-Knife-110-/310391016356?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4844bf0ba4#ht_2732wt_1193 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pocket-Knife-110-/310391016356?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4844bf0ba4#ht_2732wt_1193)
Post by: ICanFixThat on March 31, 2012, 03:40:44 PM
Am I missing something?Check the other photos... It's a matter of what the knife is missing... Now it is worth less than $10.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pocket-Knife-110-/310391016356?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4844bf0ba4#ht_2732wt_1193 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pocket-Knife-110-/310391016356?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4844bf0ba4#ht_2732wt_1193)
Post by: GigaHz on March 31, 2012, 03:44:30 PM
Post by: enki_ck on March 31, 2012, 03:49:19 PM
What is missing? A piece of gold?
Post by: ColoSwiss on March 31, 2012, 11:13:38 PM
http://www.knifeworks.com/images/products/detail/53013.jpg (http://www.knifeworks.com/images/products/detail/53013.jpg)
Post by: GigaHz on April 01, 2012, 07:10:10 AM
Post by: stressmaster5000 on April 03, 2012, 02:27:33 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-STERLING-SILVER-NES-925-CLASSIC-SD-Swiss-Army-Knife-NICE-NO-RESERVE-/380426535156 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-STERLING-SILVER-NES-925-CLASSIC-SD-Swiss-Army-Knife-NICE-NO-RESERVE-/380426535156)
Yep, its NICE! Seriously, I do not think I have ever seen such a beat to crap Sterling Classic before now. Looks like it survived a bomb blast and then sand blasting.
Post by: Chako on April 03, 2012, 02:33:06 AM
Post by: ICanFixThat on April 03, 2012, 03:06:13 AM
:rofl: the seller will answer your questions truthfully, but he has no idea what he is talking about.
Post by: ColoSwiss on April 03, 2012, 05:48:20 AM
Karl
Post by: jzmtl on April 03, 2012, 05:55:18 AM
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on April 04, 2012, 12:19:54 AM
This is my crazy find for the day ODD (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-ODD-Victorinox-Switzerland-Stainless-Rostfrei-2-blade-Scissors-KNIFE-/251031617642?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a72a6806a)
:rofl: the seller will answer your questions truthfully, but he has no idea what he is talking about.
But this is the rare BP version: Before Plastic, circa 1820 ! ;)
Post by: GigaHz on April 04, 2012, 02:03:06 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320874461103?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_665wt_961 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/320874461103?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_665wt_961)
Post by: stressmaster5000 on April 04, 2012, 02:17:39 AM
Seems a little high.:oSure does, but I have seen one go for over $300 too. ::)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320874461103?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_665wt_961 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/320874461103?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_665wt_961)
Post by: Currahee on April 04, 2012, 11:30:47 AM
Seems a little high.:oSure does, but I have seen one go for over $300 too. ::)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320874461103?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_665wt_961 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/320874461103?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_665wt_961)
if you look at the bid history on this one you will see that the winner made one crazy high bid back on the 28th of march and then sat back and waited. i looked at this auction earlier in the day when it was at $51. so did someone else who came along with their own crazy high bid which was $133.13. but alas, after placing that bid they were immediately trumped by the guy who bid back on the 28th of last month. not to be outdone crazy high bidder #2 makes 5 more bids in an attempt to be THE high bidder. his final bid was $255.13 and he still didn't top crazy high bidder #1, so he bailed on the auction leaving the guy who made his one and only crazy high bid on the 28th of march holding the bag and winning the mauser.
in my opinion this auction definitely found a well deserved home here on this thread entitled "Crazy." i'm still curious, though? i wonder just how crazy was the ultimate winner's one and only bid? it could have been $500 or $1000??? in any event, i doubt that he thought anyone would bid the knife up as high as they did. it was interesting to watch, though.
Post by: GigaHz on April 04, 2012, 12:56:43 PM
Post by: Chako on April 04, 2012, 01:05:41 PM
Thankfully, when I first started collecting SAKS, there wasn't that much crazy around.
Post by: ColoSwiss on April 05, 2012, 05:14:50 AM
There is a lot of crazy on eBay these days.
Thankfully, when I first started collecting SAKS, there wasn't that much crazy around.
Amen to that, Brother.
Karl
Post by: GigaHz on April 06, 2012, 09:18:22 PM
Post by: ColoSwiss on April 13, 2012, 11:42:26 PM
Karl
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Knife-Miniature-Stag-Bob-Loveless-Moriya-Swiss-Army-Handmade-Custom-New-Necklace-/330716988776?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d0044c568#ht_3216wt_976 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Knife-Miniature-Stag-Bob-Loveless-Moriya-Swiss-Army-Handmade-Custom-New-Necklace-/330716988776?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d0044c568#ht_3216wt_976)
Post by: Currahee on April 14, 2012, 12:33:22 AM
Note the name on the main blade (third photo). A pretty pricey Classic.
Karl
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Knife-Miniature-Stag-Bob-Loveless-Moriya-Swiss-Army-Handmade-Custom-New-Necklace-/330716988776?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d0044c568#ht_3216wt_976 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Knife-Miniature-Stag-Bob-Loveless-Moriya-Swiss-Army-Handmade-Custom-New-Necklace-/330716988776?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d0044c568#ht_3216wt_976)
yeah, but hey! it's not everyday that you can pay the high price for a chintzy loveless look-a-like and get a vic classic. i mean, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity!
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/sweetdaddyroses/bean_laughing_hb.gif)
Post by: ICanFixThat on April 14, 2012, 02:31:50 AM
Post by: edursr on April 14, 2012, 05:49:23 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170822740765&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:3160#ht_500wt_1413 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170822740765&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:3160#ht_500wt_1413)
:drool: :drool: :drool:
Post by: victor7000 on April 14, 2012, 03:14:21 PM
this one is also crazy...too f. crazy low... :ahhh
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170822740765&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:3160#ht_500wt_1413 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170822740765&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:3160#ht_500wt_1413)
:drool: :drool: :drool:
Why did you not tell us before :pok: :ahhh :D
Post by: nsa-x-file on April 14, 2012, 03:19:42 PM
this one is also crazy...too f. crazy low... :ahhh
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170822740765&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:3160#ht_500wt_1413 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170822740765&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:3160#ht_500wt_1413)
:drool: :drool: :drool:
Why did you not tell us before :pok: :ahhh :D
Wow, someone got a bargain. :salute:
Wish mine cost me that much. :ahhh
Post by: Syph007 on April 14, 2012, 03:23:37 PM
Post by: dks on April 14, 2012, 06:49:13 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-Function-Swiss-Army-Knife-very-good-clean-condition-/170822733908?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item27c5d41054 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-Function-Swiss-Army-Knife-very-good-clean-condition-/170822733908?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item27c5d41054)
:rofl:
I got a few bargains from people who did not describe their item well too before, so I am happy for whoever got the Cadet!
Post by: GigaHz on April 20, 2012, 01:02:22 AM
Post by: Currahee on April 24, 2012, 02:24:32 AM
Dig it: http://tinyurl.com/KRAZY-PRICES (http://tinyurl.com/KRAZY-PRICES) :whistle:
Considering that I just bought that "Final Production Run" of the Vic Soldier for $24.99 w/S&H on Amazon in February of this year, and this guy is asking for a starting bid of $150 2 months later, I'd say that I made quite the investment. At least according to his logic!
Good grief, Charlie Brown! Has the World gone mad, or what! I would like to have that Black Route 66 Farmer, though. *sigh* Oh well! I definitely felt like this guys store deserved an honorable mention over here on this thread, Crazy!
Post by: stressmaster5000 on April 24, 2012, 03:52:38 AM
Post by: nsa-x-file on April 24, 2012, 11:00:39 AM
So happy I never paid anywhere near that much for some of those knives.
Just cannot get over the price on the 108mm Safari, shuttle and pioneer's :o
Post by: stressmaster5000 on April 25, 2012, 04:43:19 PM
Post by: dks on April 25, 2012, 04:47:36 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110868168857 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/110868168857)
Canadian SAK prices.... :facepalm:
Seems like he added an extra Zero.
Make him an offer for $10 and see what happens.. :D
Post by: Currahee on April 25, 2012, 09:45:47 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110868168857 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/110868168857)
A steal at twice the price! It's the extremely rare "Officer" series :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: dks on April 26, 2012, 01:20:53 PM
Post by: GigaHz on April 26, 2012, 05:30:45 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-VICTORINOX-SWISS-ARMY-MINICHAMP-RED-BOXED-53973-/160709072096?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item256b01d4e0 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-VICTORINOX-SWISS-ARMY-MINICHAMP-RED-BOXED-53973-/160709072096?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item256b01d4e0)
Fixed
Post by: dks on April 26, 2012, 06:15:00 PM
I did not know it was your auction.. :ohttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-VICTORINOX-SWISS-ARMY-MINICHAMP-RED-BOXED-53973-/160709072096?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item256b01d4e0 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-VICTORINOX-SWISS-ARMY-MINICHAMP-RED-BOXED-53973-/160709072096?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item256b01d4e0)
Fixed
From 85 to 35; :D
much more reasonable now
Post by: GigaHz on April 26, 2012, 06:17:16 PM
Post by: dks on April 26, 2012, 06:29:21 PM
It isn't mine, I emailed the seller and they fixed it. Sometimes this works. Most times I get ignored.
:pok: he should give you a free knife for your help :D
Post by: ColoSwiss on April 27, 2012, 04:06:39 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140742491957?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1225 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/140742491957?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1225)
Post by: ICanFixThat on April 28, 2012, 02:49:48 AM
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: GigaHz on April 28, 2012, 03:02:12 AM
Post by: dks on April 28, 2012, 08:27:49 AM
Post by: Currahee on April 28, 2012, 09:07:56 AM
Post by: Neil on April 28, 2012, 11:50:52 AM
Post by: ColoSwiss on April 28, 2012, 08:39:35 PM
This isn't in the realms of mad bonkers like the ebay stuff in this thread but I couldn't help do a double take on the prices of the SAKs in town last week... I know there has to be b&m mark-up but £31.50 ($51 USD) for a MiniChamp! That's £17 delivered from Amazon right now.
You're paying for the fancy box. Also the error; the box shows a black knife but is mispackaged with a red one. That has to be worth a ton of money. :D
Karl
Post by: Neil on April 28, 2012, 09:37:39 PM
Post by: ICanFixThat on April 28, 2012, 10:03:07 PM
I was going to see if I could find a black one with the fish emblem.... that would be special.This isn't in the realms of mad bonkers like the ebay stuff in this thread but I couldn't help do a double take on the prices of the SAKs in town last week... I know there has to be b&m mark-up but £31.50 ($51 USD) for a MiniChamp! That's £17 delivered from Amazon right now.
You're paying for the fancy box. Also the error; the box shows a black knife but is mispackaged with a red one. That has to be worth a ton of money. :D
Karl
Post by: ColoSwiss on April 28, 2012, 10:10:36 PM
I was going to see if I could find a black one with the fish emblem.... that would be special.This isn't in the realms of mad bonkers like the ebay stuff in this thread but I couldn't help do a double take on the prices of the SAKs in town last week... I know there has to be b&m mark-up but £31.50 ($51 USD) for a MiniChamp! That's £17 delivered from Amazon right now.
You're paying for the fancy box. Also the error; the box shows a black knife but is mispackaged with a red one. That has to be worth a ton of money. :D
Karl
That would definitely be worth having. If you find a source please let me know.
Karl
Post by: victor7000 on May 15, 2012, 10:39:17 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-VSAK-Collectors-Society-Swiss-Army-Knife-2005-Copper-Farmer-Gold-Alox-/251057062508?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a742ac26c (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-VSAK-Collectors-Society-Swiss-Army-Knife-2005-Copper-Farmer-Gold-Alox-/251057062508?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a742ac26c)
Post by: GigaHz on May 15, 2012, 10:40:28 PM
Post by: Currahee on May 15, 2012, 11:08:09 PM
WOW!!! still 0 bids ..... :facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-VSAK-Collectors-Society-Swiss-Army-Knife-2005-Copper-Farmer-Gold-Alox-/251057062508?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a742ac26c (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-VSAK-Collectors-Society-Swiss-Army-Knife-2005-Copper-Farmer-Gold-Alox-/251057062508?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a742ac26c)
wowsa! those scales must be 24K solid gold?
it's a close call, but i think i'll go for something a little less expensive: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-108mm-Walther-Swiss-Army-Knife-New-Limited-Very-Rare-/140752501999?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20c580bcef (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-108mm-Walther-Swiss-Army-Knife-New-Limited-Very-Rare-/140752501999?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20c580bcef)
Post by: nsa-x-file on May 15, 2012, 11:19:13 PM
WOW!!! still 0 bids ..... :facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-VSAK-Collectors-Society-Swiss-Army-Knife-2005-Copper-Farmer-Gold-Alox-/251057062508?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a742ac26c (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-VSAK-Collectors-Society-Swiss-Army-Knife-2005-Copper-Farmer-Gold-Alox-/251057062508?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a742ac26c)
I thought I'd seen some crazy alox prices in the past, but that takes it. :o
I would really love to own one.
But not anywhere near that price.
Post by: ICanFixThat on May 16, 2012, 12:33:33 AM
WOW!!! still 0 bids ..... :facepalm:Wow, he is usually much more reasonable... must need money or is getting out of SAKs.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-VSAK-Collectors-Society-Swiss-Army-Knife-2005-Copper-Farmer-Gold-Alox-/251057062508?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a742ac26c (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-VSAK-Collectors-Society-Swiss-Army-Knife-2005-Copper-Farmer-Gold-Alox-/251057062508?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a742ac26c)
I think he is a little out of date as well... it's certainly not the 'most collectible-Limited Edition-Swiss Army knife in the world' in my book; there are quite a few I'd place above that one.
Post by: Currahee on May 23, 2012, 03:43:10 AM
Here's an eBay selling tip for ya. Call that old GAK a "Survival Bowie" and watch the price soar!
Dig it: http://tinyurl.com/Vic-GAK (http://tinyurl.com/Vic-GAK)
:facepalm:
Post by: dks on May 23, 2012, 07:50:56 AM
ATTENTION!
Here's an eBay selling tip for ya. Call that old GAK a "Survival Bowie" and watch the price soar!
Dig it: http://tinyurl.com/Vic-GAK (http://tinyurl.com/Vic-GAK)
:facepalm:
21 bids.. :ahhh
They usually go for $15-$30
something must be wrong as that price is really high, unless it is some special edition or there is something else that I am missing.
It will be funny if someone from here is the highest bidder..
Post by: Neil on May 23, 2012, 01:58:45 PM
Post by: dks on May 23, 2012, 02:04:06 PM
:pok: Well it does still have the saw guard :P
:facepalm: How did I miss that... :poh: :bnghd:
:surrender:
Post by: ICanFixThat on May 24, 2012, 01:43:40 AM
:pok: Well it does still have the saw guard :P
:facepalm: How did I miss that... :poh: :bnghd:
:surrender:
Not to worry you were on the right track as it does not have the file/striker on the saw. :cheers:
Did some newbee, or two I guess, think they were buying a Mauser or something?
Post by: dks on May 24, 2012, 07:02:36 AM
Post by: GigaHz on June 03, 2012, 12:53:58 PM
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on June 06, 2012, 04:04:59 AM
Post by: stressmaster5000 on June 11, 2012, 08:20:21 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=120925852154&nma=true&rt=nc&si=865s9etpyOKntVtILhamaQZzFII%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMESINDXX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=120925852154&nma=true&rt=nc&si=865s9etpyOKntVtILhamaQZzFII%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMESINDXX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
Post by: nsa-x-file on June 11, 2012, 10:57:11 AM
:o OMG, and I thought some SAK's were highly valued. Take a look at this lego minifigure piece. It is not even in mint condition!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=120925852154&nma=true&rt=nc&si=865s9etpyOKntVtILhamaQZzFII%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMESINDXX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=120925852154&nma=true&rt=nc&si=865s9etpyOKntVtILhamaQZzFII%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMESINDXX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
Now that's crazy.
But what about this bargain as well. ::)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lego-BOBA-FETT-Star-Wars-10123-Cloud-City-Minifigure-NEW-/160676884145?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D120925852154%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D9055435851999602171#ht_2406wt_702 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lego-BOBA-FETT-Star-Wars-10123-Cloud-City-Minifigure-NEW-/160676884145?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D120925852154%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D9055435851999602171#ht_2406wt_702)
Post by: Gryffin on June 11, 2012, 03:49:50 PM
:o OMG, and I thought some SAK's were highly valued. Take a look at this lego minifigure piece. It is not even in mint condition!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=120925852154&nma=true&rt=nc&si=865s9etpyOKntVtILhamaQZzFII%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMESINDXX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=120925852154&nma=true&rt=nc&si=865s9etpyOKntVtILhamaQZzFII%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMESINDXX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
Now that's crazy.
But what about this bargain as well. ::)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lego-BOBA-FETT-Star-Wars-10123-Cloud-City-Minifigure-NEW-/160676884145?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D120925852154%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D9055435851999602171#ht_2406wt_702 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lego-BOBA-FETT-Star-Wars-10123-Cloud-City-Minifigure-NEW-/160676884145?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D120925852154%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D9055435851999602171#ht_2406wt_702)
Jumpin' Jehosophat!! :o And I thought I got carried away buying knives and tools and flashlights; at least those are useful!!! :think:
Post by: ColoSwiss on June 12, 2012, 06:16:23 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-OF-A-KIND-ORIGINAL-STAR-WARS-PRINTING-PLATE-BOBA-FETT-/360353871777?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e6c3b7a1#ht_1241wt_976 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-OF-A-KIND-ORIGINAL-STAR-WARS-PRINTING-PLATE-BOBA-FETT-/360353871777?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e6c3b7a1#ht_1241wt_976)
Post by: nsa-x-file on June 12, 2012, 10:48:05 AM
After that appetizer you can then pick up this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-OF-A-KIND-ORIGINAL-STAR-WARS-PRINTING-PLATE-BOBA-FETT-/360353871777?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e6c3b7a1#ht_1241wt_976 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-OF-A-KIND-ORIGINAL-STAR-WARS-PRINTING-PLATE-BOBA-FETT-/360353871777?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e6c3b7a1#ht_1241wt_976)
That takes crazy to a whole new level. :think:
Post by: Currahee on June 14, 2012, 11:06:59 PM
Okay, Gang! You don't want to miss out on this one!
From the "Officer Series!"
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/sweetdaddyroses/pointing20down20animated.gif)
http://tinyurl.com/Officer-Series
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/sweetdaddyroses/eyesbulging.gif)
Wow! I'll take 2 at that price!!!
(Who's Boba Fett?)
From the "Officer Series!"
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/sweetdaddyroses/pointing20down20animated.gif)
http://tinyurl.com/Officer-Series
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/sweetdaddyroses/eyesbulging.gif)
Wow! I'll take 2 at that price!!!
(Who's Boba Fett?)
Post by: enki_ck on June 14, 2012, 11:24:27 PM
Boba Fett is Whoey ;)
Post by: GigaHz on June 25, 2012, 02:44:39 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170867005643?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/170867005643?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Post by: Marius on June 25, 2012, 04:16:00 PM
Just few from the latest offerings:
NIB Mauser yours for $259.99 + shipping:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-108mm-German-Mauser-Swiss-Army-Knife-New-In-Box-Limited-Rare-/140782882184?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20c7504d88 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-108mm-German-Mauser-Swiss-Army-Knife-New-In-Box-Limited-Rare-/140782882184?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20c7504d88)
2010 Damascus Pioneer: $650
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-2010-Pioneer-Damascus-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Very-Rare-/140782883515?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20c75052bb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-2010-Pioneer-Damascus-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Very-Rare-/140782883515?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20c75052bb)
LE blue First Mate: $299.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Dark-Blue-First-Mate-Black-Oxide-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Rare-/140782877332?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20c7503a94 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Dark-Blue-First-Mate-Black-Oxide-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Rare-/140782877332?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20c7503a94)
and so on...
New tendency for SAK prices? :ahhh Live and see..
Post by: Marius on June 25, 2012, 04:21:25 PM
Now that's crazy.
But what about this bargain as well. ::)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lego-BOBA-FETT-Star-Wars-10123-Cloud-City-Minifigure-NEW-/160676884145?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D120925852154%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D9055435851999602171#ht_2406wt_702 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lego-BOBA-FETT-Star-Wars-10123-Cloud-City-Minifigure-NEW-/160676884145?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D120925852154%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D9055435851999602171#ht_2406wt_702)
>:D
:rofl:
Post by: Currahee on June 26, 2012, 02:46:49 AM
DIG IT(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/sweetdaddyroses/Hand_right.gif)http://tinyurl.com/SAK-Steal
Post by: jaydar on June 26, 2012, 09:46:32 PM
You'll probably want to scoop this good thing up at the bargain basement "Buy It Now" price and not risk having someone else beat you to it...
DIG IT(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c267/sweetdaddyroses/Hand_right.gif)http://tinyurl.com/SAK-Steal
Crazy price :)
But just out of interest has any one seen the HoFFritz stamp on the tang before ? I know its a german retailer but I would have expected an etch on the blade.
Not sure if that adds to the price or detracts from it .....
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on June 27, 2012, 12:32:36 AM
Post by: ColoSwiss on July 04, 2012, 07:57:11 AM
Karl
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380445099814?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1937wt_1210 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/380445099814?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1937wt_1210)
Post by: Reinier on July 04, 2012, 09:59:59 AM
www.ebay.com/itm/330756864189 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/330756864189)
Post by: jaydar on July 04, 2012, 04:13:37 PM
Same with this Ambassador:
www.ebay.com/itm/330756864189 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/330756864189)
That is a pretty cool Pic though :)
Post by: ICanFixThat on July 04, 2012, 04:28:24 PM
Post by: Reinier on July 04, 2012, 06:42:10 PM
Post by: Marius on July 04, 2012, 07:32:16 PM
Same with this Ambassador:
www.ebay.com/itm/330756864189 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/330756864189)
That is a pretty cool Pic though :)
Do you mean this one? :think:
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/VICTORINOX-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-AMBASSADOR-DESIGN-FAFY-RARE-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqJ,!ogE-0uYQw14BP5Lo,S-ow~~60_57.JPG)
:D
Post by: jaydar on July 04, 2012, 08:03:20 PM
Same with this Ambassador:
www.ebay.com/itm/330756864189 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/330756864189)
That is a pretty cool Pic though :)
Do you mean this one? :think:
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/VICTORINOX-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-AMBASSADOR-DESIGN-FAFY-RARE-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqJ,!ogE-0uYQw14BP5Lo,S-ow~~60_57.JPG)
:D
more this one :)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/VICTORINOX-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-AMBASSADOR-DESIGN-FAFY-RARE-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqV,!nUE-w5O)KyWBP5LoIsyeg~~60_57.JPG)
Post by: enki_ck on July 08, 2012, 02:49:14 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-ELSENER-SCHWYZ-DATED-1963-RAR-/280912448090?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4167afca5a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-ELSENER-SCHWYZ-DATED-1963-RAR-/280912448090?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4167afca5a)
Post by: GigaHz on July 08, 2012, 02:53:17 PM
Post by: GigaHz on July 11, 2012, 02:16:51 PM
Post by: Reinier on July 11, 2012, 02:44:34 PM
Post by: nsa-x-file on July 11, 2012, 03:04:46 PM
Yes, but that one is vintage and from a non smoking home! And it has the super rare broken tip version of the small blade :ahhh
:rofl:
Post by: T.J. Hooker on July 13, 2012, 05:30:30 PM
Not sure how rare these are. Very expensive.
Could never afford that.
Post by: jazzbass on July 13, 2012, 07:19:18 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Apollo-11-Craftsman-Astronaut-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Very-Rare-/140796831197?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20c82525dd (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Apollo-11-Craftsman-Astronaut-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Very-Rare-/140796831197?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20c82525dd)
Not sure how rare these are. Very expensive.
Could never afford that.
That guy has been selling a lot of rare and semi-rare stuff at a pretty big markup from his original purchase prices on eBay. I suggest if you want something rare, try to outbid him the first time.
$550 is way too much for this knife, IMO, esp without the original box. Apollo 11s show up on eBay about once every 2 months (specifically, 13 times in the last 2 years). Almost always NIB, as they were mostly bought as "collector's items". Through early 2011 they typically sold for about $150 each, which is what I (and a couple other members here) paid for them.
In late 2011 prices on these shot up to $300-$350 each and have stayed there since. The most ever paid for one was $500, and that was to a collector in Europe well known for not really having a spending limit on his purchases.
SAK prices have increased significantly in the past couple years - lots of new collectors joining the hobby (places like this and SAKWiki help this a lot). New people = more competition for knives = higher prices. Alox prices have come down a good bit from the insanity of early 2010, but unfortunately 84mm and 91mm prices have done nothing but go up.
Post by: ColoSwiss on July 14, 2012, 01:10:48 AM
As always, thanks for your info and analysis of sales and prices. Very interesting. :tu:
Karl
Post by: PTRSAK on July 14, 2012, 01:25:04 AM
Yes, but that one is vintage and from a non smoking home! And it has the super rare broken tip version of the small blade :ahhh
:rofl:
It has a [Make Offer] button... how about $1.50?
Post by: ColoSwiss on July 14, 2012, 09:41:29 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130730630781?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1225 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/130730630781?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1225)
Post by: Waterlander on July 15, 2012, 09:40:24 PM
This is strange....black Farmers on eBay.de....see price
29.50 euro:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-Coltellino-Multiuso-93mm-Alox-FARMER-Nero-/350442669913?pt=Purificatori_acqua&hash=item519802c759 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-Coltellino-Multiuso-93mm-Alox-FARMER-Nero-/350442669913?pt=Purificatori_acqua&hash=item519802c759)
150 euro:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-5-FIVE-Knife-93mm-Alox-FARMER-Black-LTD-2011-Italy-/350511300452?pt=Campeggio_Attrezzature&hash=item519c19ff64 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-5-FIVE-Knife-93mm-Alox-FARMER-Black-LTD-2011-Italy-/350511300452?pt=Campeggio_Attrezzature&hash=item519c19ff64)
(same seller, Buy Now, more then 10 available)
:think:
Post by: enki_ck on July 15, 2012, 09:50:51 PM
Huh?
This is strange....black Farmers on eBay.de....see price
29.50 euro:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-Coltellino-Multiuso-93mm-Alox-FARMER-Nero-/350442669913?pt=Purificatori_acqua&hash=item519802c759 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-Coltellino-Multiuso-93mm-Alox-FARMER-Nero-/350442669913?pt=Purificatori_acqua&hash=item519802c759)
150 euro:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-5-FIVE-Knife-93mm-Alox-FARMER-Black-LTD-2011-Italy-/350511300452?pt=Campeggio_Attrezzature&hash=item519c19ff64 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-5-FIVE-Knife-93mm-Alox-FARMER-Black-LTD-2011-Italy-/350511300452?pt=Campeggio_Attrezzature&hash=item519c19ff64)
(same seller, Buy Now, more then 10 available)
:think:
You have to read the listings again. THe second one is for 5 farmers, not one.
Yea, I've know about them for a while. They have the best price for the black farmers, they have a store off ebay too for you British.
Post by: Waterlander on July 15, 2012, 09:56:11 PM
Here's another good deal (?)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280911534828?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/280911534828?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Post by: jazzbass on July 15, 2012, 10:28:15 PM
Yea, I've know about them for a while. They have the best price for the black farmers, they have a store off ebay too for you British.
They have a loot of good deals if you check out their eBay store. I say black Super Timers, MOP Accountants (w/ long file), many different color Cadets and the black Farmers. I asked them on eBay if they ship to the US. If not, I still might order some things and have them shipped to family in Italia.
Post by: enki_ck on July 15, 2012, 10:43:45 PM
Yea, I've know about them for a while. They have the best price for the black farmers, they have a store off ebay too for you British.
They have a loot of good deals if you check out their eBay store. I say black Super Timers, MOP Accountants (w/ long file), many different color Cadets and the black Farmers. I asked them on eBay if they ship to the US. If not, I still might order some things and have them shipped to family in Italia.
They do ship to the US, Neil got a Farmer from them a few months ago. Have fun shopping :tu:
Post by: Reinier on July 16, 2012, 10:34:38 PM
Post by: enki_ck on July 16, 2012, 10:48:16 PM
Neil is not in the US though :)
Ooops,
Nate, not Neil.
:facepalm:
BTW, here's their original page
http://www.swissworld.it/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1255 (http://www.swissworld.it/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1255)
Post by: GigaHz on July 18, 2012, 08:41:26 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Red-Scientist-NT-Discontinued-/140799600365?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20c84f66ed#ht_926wt_1220 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Red-Scientist-NT-Discontinued-/140799600365?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20c84f66ed#ht_926wt_1220)
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on July 23, 2012, 04:19:12 PM
Post by: Reinier on July 23, 2012, 04:23:14 PM
On ebay now is a wood-handled SwissChamp for only 2 grand. :o
I wanted to post that one too, bargain!!!
Post by: nsa-x-file on July 23, 2012, 04:56:27 PM
On ebay now is a wood-handled SwissChamp for only 2 grand. :o
I wanted to post that one too, bargain!!!
:o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNUSED-EARLY-RARE-VICTORINOX-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-CHAMP-WITH-ROSEWOOD-HANDLE-/190706557398?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c66ff21d6 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNUSED-EARLY-RARE-VICTORINOX-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-CHAMP-WITH-ROSEWOOD-HANDLE-/190706557398?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c66ff21d6)
Post by: Reinier on July 23, 2012, 06:01:17 PM
Post by: borgwarrior on July 23, 2012, 09:56:24 PM
Post by: nsa-x-file on July 25, 2012, 11:04:41 PM
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-1-Functions-Ribbed-Alox-Silver-/350582973100?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51a05fa2ac#ht_596wt_1185 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-1-Functions-Ribbed-Alox-Silver-/350582973100?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51a05fa2ac#ht_596wt_1185)
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on July 26, 2012, 02:14:10 AM
Manufacturer's description: Keyring Laser Pressurized Ballpoint Pen 16GB Memory Module
:ahhh
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Post by: ICanFixThat on July 26, 2012, 02:15:13 AM
I must admit this made me laugh. :rofl:You would think they could have given up the 0.14, but no... I think they priced them in lots of 10. They just need to adjust their auction again.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-1-Functions-Ribbed-Alox-Silver-/350582973100?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51a05fa2ac#ht_596wt_1185 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-1-Functions-Ribbed-Alox-Silver-/350582973100?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51a05fa2ac#ht_596wt_1185)
Post by: ICanFixThat on July 29, 2012, 04:43:07 PM
Post by: GigaHz on August 01, 2012, 09:13:01 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exclusive-Pixar-UP-Crew-Gift-Wilderness-Explorer-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-/251120795888?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a77f740f0#ht_500wt_1207 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exclusive-Pixar-UP-Crew-Gift-Wilderness-Explorer-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-/251120795888?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a77f740f0#ht_500wt_1207)
Post by: T.J. Hooker on August 02, 2012, 07:36:16 AM
:think:
Post by: Reinier on August 09, 2012, 11:45:57 AM
(http://gathering.tweakers.net/global/smileys/bonk.gif)
Post by: GigaHz on August 09, 2012, 12:31:39 PM
Post by: magentus on August 09, 2012, 12:51:39 PM
Post by: dks on August 09, 2012, 01:14:03 PM
Has it even got a lense in the magnifying glass?
:hatsoff: the glass is of such high clarity that is practically invisible..
Post by: Marius on August 09, 2012, 02:01:22 PM
:rofl:
edit: the whole ad title it' so funny that it deserves to be quoted:
"12 tool rostfrei swiss army knife red multi saw scizors unique rare metal blade"
Post by: magentus on August 09, 2012, 02:14:16 PM
Note the highlight at the end of the ad title, quote: "metal blade"
:rofl:
edit: the whole ad title it' so funny that it deserves to be quoted:
"12 tool rostfrei swiss army knife red multi saw scizors unique rare metal blade"
It builds up to a crescendo until TA DA! unique rare metal blade
Right - who's going to buy it?
I would, but I live in the UK and so would be arrested. ::)
Post by: enki_ck on August 09, 2012, 07:30:03 PM
Post by: macabee on August 10, 2012, 09:16:56 AM
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000MLXVNU/ref=pe_208761_31218491_pe_vfe_dt1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000MLXVNU/ref=pe_208761_31218491_pe_vfe_dt1)
Post by: Reinier on August 10, 2012, 09:49:21 AM
Well it is Delivered FREE in the UK :rofl:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000MLXVNU/ref=pe_208761_31218491_pe_vfe_dt1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000MLXVNU/ref=pe_208761_31218491_pe_vfe_dt1)
That's a bargain! They where $220 a while ago!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-1-Functions-Ribbed-Alox-Silver-/350582973100?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51a05fa2ac#ht_596wt_1185 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-1-Functions-Ribbed-Alox-Silver-/350582973100?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51a05fa2ac#ht_596wt_1185)
Post by: Reinier on August 15, 2012, 09:11:10 AM
www.ebay.com/itm/320960374442 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/320960374442)
Post by: Reinier on August 16, 2012, 09:13:44 AM
Granted, it's not in great condition, but still!
Post by: GigaHz on August 21, 2012, 01:15:46 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ghostown-Swiss-Army-Officier-Custom-Knife-Not-Buck-Rare-/330780538435?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d040e7643#ht_500wt_1207 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ghostown-Swiss-Army-Officier-Custom-Knife-Not-Buck-Rare-/330780538435?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d040e7643#ht_500wt_1207)
Post by: T.J. Hooker on August 21, 2012, 04:54:21 PM
Is that made in China?
I would say so.
Cool but :ahhh
Thats a awesome knife. Crazy price but.
Is there anyone that does graphics like that but for a cheaper price?
Post by: ColoSwiss on August 24, 2012, 04:23:30 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Ceramic-6-Chef-Knife-/330782851329?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0431c101#ht_528wt_976 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Ceramic-6-Chef-Knife-/330782851329?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0431c101#ht_528wt_976)
Post by: MARIOS7319 on August 24, 2012, 12:41:04 PM
Nice price for this Money Clip. But check out those scissors! 128MB of flash memory! 8):rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
www.ebay.com/itm/320960374442 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/320960374442)
Post by: victor7000 on September 08, 2012, 06:21:05 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-PATEK-PHILIPPE-Original-Knife-Color-Burgundy-/221121313635?pt=Pocket_Watches&hash=item337bdb7b63 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-PATEK-PHILIPPE-Original-Knife-Color-Burgundy-/221121313635?pt=Pocket_Watches&hash=item337bdb7b63)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-PATEK-PHILIPPE-Original-Knife-Color-Red-/221121314061?pt=Pocket_Watches&hash=item337bdb7d0d (http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-PATEK-PHILIPPE-Original-Knife-Color-Red-/221121314061?pt=Pocket_Watches&hash=item337bdb7d0d)
Post by: Reinier on September 08, 2012, 07:29:07 PM
Oh wait.
Post by: dks on September 16, 2012, 09:36:38 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-1-Functions-Ribbed-Alox-Silver-/350589468525?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51a0c2bf6d (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-1-Functions-Ribbed-Alox-Silver-/350589468525?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51a0c2bf6d)
Post by: Reinier on September 16, 2012, 10:10:05 AM
Post by: ColoSwiss on September 23, 2012, 10:08:54 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261102173164?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/261102173164?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Post by: Reinier on October 24, 2012, 10:05:05 PM
$200 for a red Pioneer, $60 for shipping. BARGAIN!!!
Post by: ColoSwiss on October 26, 2012, 03:05:47 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321009772629?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/321009772629?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Post by: stealth007s on October 26, 2012, 08:14:39 AM
A dope knife for dopes. :facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321009772629?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/321009772629?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
I'm sure the police will track that post and a raid would probably be in order for buying that thing.
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Post by: enki_ck on October 26, 2012, 10:56:43 AM
A dope knife for dopes. :facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321009772629?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/321009772629?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
:rofl:
Post by: Reinier on November 01, 2012, 03:12:33 PM
OH COME ON!!!
Post by: PTRSAK on November 01, 2012, 08:04:12 PM
www.ebay.com/itm/330820765285 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/330820765285)
OH COME ON!!!
"Thanks for shopping Morgantown Indoor Flea and Antiques Market where no one leaves empty handed!"...
...or with a full wallet.
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 01, 2012, 10:55:39 PM
You wonder if people are brain-dead or just looking for a fish.
Post by: borgwarrior on November 03, 2012, 12:02:20 AM
Post by: nsa-x-file on November 03, 2012, 04:24:11 PM
www.ebay.com/itm/330820765285 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/330820765285)
OH COME ON!!!
:rofl:
Post by: Northern Geek on November 03, 2012, 04:26:09 PM
www.ebay.com/itm/330820765285 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/330820765285)
OH COME ON!!!
:rofl:
But it's sooo pretty..
:facepalm:
Post by: ICanFixThat on November 04, 2012, 12:32:28 PM
Cadet (http://www.ebay.com/itm/300809398863)
Post by: GigaHz on November 04, 2012, 12:56:54 PM
Another seller to avoid:
Cadet (http://www.ebay.com/itm/300809398863)
Crazy money :ahhh
Post by: nsa-x-file on November 04, 2012, 01:27:26 PM
Another seller to avoid:
Cadet (http://www.ebay.com/itm/300809398863)
Now that is bonkers. :rofl:
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 04, 2012, 10:35:16 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271093304729?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271093304729?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Post by: Cyclone82 on November 04, 2012, 10:43:17 PM
Post by: ICanFixThat on November 04, 2012, 11:44:59 PM
www.ebay.com/itm/160907123991 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/160907123991)In case you missed this deal, it's been relisted. :ahhh
$200 for a red Pioneer, $60 for shipping. BARGAIN!!!
Post by: GigaHz on November 05, 2012, 12:32:06 PM
Should be about $5.
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 06, 2012, 12:20:25 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150935333817?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/150935333817?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Post by: GigaHz on November 08, 2012, 12:43:32 AM
Post by: jaydar on November 08, 2012, 12:58:37 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victoria-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pre-1968-Red-Champion-/130794771755?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&nma=true&si=zV7P7hQ82sgblQjDxh946R5I%2B2k%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victoria-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pre-1968-Red-Champion-/130794771755?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&nma=true&si=zV7P7hQ82sgblQjDxh946R5I%2B2k%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
I dont think this one is quite in the crazy category ... not a common knife and he did start it a 99c not sure I would have gone that high but you know what collectors can be like :)
Post by: MARIOS7319 on November 08, 2012, 01:28:41 AM
Another seller to avoid:They are crazy, or they think that we are stupid and ignorant. :twak:
Cadet (http://www.ebay.com/itm/300809398863)
Post by: GigaHz on November 09, 2012, 11:59:07 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victoria-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pre-1968-Red-Champion-/130794771755?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&nma=true&si=zV7P7hQ82sgblQjDxh946R5I%2B2k%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victoria-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pre-1968-Red-Champion-/130794771755?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&nma=true&si=zV7P7hQ82sgblQjDxh946R5I%2B2k%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
Is this the same exact one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140882796764&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140882796764&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123)
Post by: kkokkolis on November 09, 2012, 01:03:54 PM
Another seller to avoid:They are crazy, or they think that we are stupid and ignorant. :twak:
Cadet (http://www.ebay.com/itm/300809398863)
Hey, I've got one of these nad the shield is still bright red. How much should I sell it for, $500? :rofl:
Post by: jaydar on November 09, 2012, 02:03:43 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victoria-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pre-1968-Red-Champion-/130794771755?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&nma=true&si=zV7P7hQ82sgblQjDxh946R5I%2B2k%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victoria-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pre-1968-Red-Champion-/130794771755?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&nma=true&si=zV7P7hQ82sgblQjDxh946R5I%2B2k%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
Is this the same exact one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140882796764&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140882796764&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123)
Its the same model but I would say a different knife .... I think I may have a bid on this one :)
Post by: GigaHz on November 09, 2012, 02:10:17 PM
Post by: crackout on November 10, 2012, 02:43:55 AM
This thing real?
Post by: jaydar on November 11, 2012, 01:31:39 AM
Not sure about the year but it may be stamped on the sheath
Nice little things :)
Post by: victor7000 on November 11, 2012, 03:53:01 PM
http://www.ebay.de/itm/ur-altes-taschenmesser-Victorinox-Schweizer-Taschenmesser-ANTIK-1943-/110974847302 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/ur-altes-taschenmesser-Victorinox-Schweizer-Taschenmesser-ANTIK-1943-/110974847302)
This thing real?
Yes i'ts real. See here.
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,39651.msg636057.html#msg636057 (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,39651.msg636057.html#msg636057)
Post by: dks on November 14, 2012, 10:57:39 AM
I thought that was a good price for 10, but : "The price (usd 45) is for ONE knife"
As far as I know these are still available for less than half that...
Post by: jcnaz on November 16, 2012, 06:20:38 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victoria-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pre-1968-Red-Champion-/130794771755?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&nma=true&si=zV7P7hQ82sgblQjDxh946R5I%2B2k%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victoria-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pre-1968-Red-Champion-/130794771755?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&nma=true&si=zV7P7hQ82sgblQjDxh946R5I%2B2k%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
I dont think this one is quite in the crazy category ... not a common knife and he did start it a 99c not sure I would have gone that high but you know what collectors can be like :)
I have purchased from this seller. Always has a low opening bid and nice products that are well described. Usually a competitive auction also.
-JC
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Post by: ColoSwiss on November 16, 2012, 06:32:14 AM
http://sell.bizrice.com/selling-leads/169277/Swiss-knife.html (http://sell.bizrice.com/selling-leads/169277/Swiss-knife.html)
Post by: kkokkolis on November 16, 2012, 02:27:41 PM
Post by: enki_ck on November 16, 2012, 04:01:23 PM
Where is that Guangdong in Switzerland? Is it a French or German speaking region?
I think it's the Retoroman region, no one understands them. ;)
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on November 16, 2012, 06:19:32 PM
Post by: Grathr on November 16, 2012, 06:55:24 PM
A sensibly priced pioneer
Post by: sir_mike on November 16, 2012, 07:07:19 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-1-Functions-Ribbed-Alox-Silver-/321009470330?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4abda7cb7a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-1-Functions-Ribbed-Alox-Silver-/321009470330?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4abda7cb7a)
A sensibly priced pioneer
Wow, that must be some SPECIAL Pioneer! LOL
Post by: enki_ck on November 16, 2012, 08:32:25 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-1-Functions-Ribbed-Alox-Silver-/321009470330?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4abda7cb7a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-1-Functions-Ribbed-Alox-Silver-/321009470330?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4abda7cb7a)
A sensibly priced pioneer
Wow, that must be some SPECIAL Pioneer! LOL
Noup, just 10 of them. The price is foor the lot of 10. So the price iy ok.
Post by: sir_mike on November 16, 2012, 09:03:12 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-1-Functions-Ribbed-Alox-Silver-/321009470330?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4abda7cb7a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-1-Functions-Ribbed-Alox-Silver-/321009470330?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4abda7cb7a)
A sensibly priced pioneer
Wow, that must be some SPECIAL Pioneer! LOL
Noup, just 10 of them. The price is foor the lot of 10. So the price iy ok.
I didnt see where it said the price is for all 10...must have missed that! :)
Post by: frugalscotty on November 16, 2012, 10:55:17 PM
Are you certain? I don't see where it says it is a lot of 10. Looks like a Dutch auction with 10 available for individual purchase. (at a silly, probably mis-entered price)http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-1-Functions-Ribbed-Alox-Silver-/321009470330?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4abda7cb7a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-1-Functions-Ribbed-Alox-Silver-/321009470330?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4abda7cb7a)
A sensibly priced pioneer
Wow, that must be some SPECIAL Pioneer! LOL
Noup, just 10 of them. The price is foor the lot of 10. So the price iy ok.
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on November 16, 2012, 11:08:14 PM
Post by: PTRSAK on November 17, 2012, 02:37:58 PM
Are you certain? I don't see where it says it is a lot of 10. Looks like a Dutch auction with 10 available for individual purchase. (at a silly, probably mis-entered price)http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-1-Functions-Ribbed-Alox-Silver-/321009470330?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4abda7cb7a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-1-Functions-Ribbed-Alox-Silver-/321009470330?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4abda7cb7a)
A sensibly priced pioneer
Wow, that must be some SPECIAL Pioneer! LOL
Noup, just 10 of them. The price is foor the lot of 10. So the price iy ok.
If you look at the part number 46077TG16 it is for a 16GB Laser Flash, not a Pioneer...
http://www.shopping.com/Victorinox-Victorinox-Flash-Laser-Flight-16GB/info (http://www.shopping.com/Victorinox-Victorinox-Flash-Laser-Flight-16GB/info)
Post by: victor7000 on November 17, 2012, 07:05:42 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Victorinox-SwissFlame-Swiss-Army-Knife-Collector-item-/190753571088?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c69cc8110 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Victorinox-SwissFlame-Swiss-Army-Knife-Collector-item-/190753571088?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c69cc8110)
Post by: McChouffe on November 17, 2012, 07:49:07 PM
Do you need a used lighter?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Victorinox-SwissFlame-Swiss-Army-Knife-Collector-item-/190753571088?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c69cc8110 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Victorinox-SwissFlame-Swiss-Army-Knife-Collector-item-/190753571088?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c69cc8110)
Seller's description:The knife is used but in excellent condition and the lighter works perfectly. This knife is perfect item for a collection. It is guaranteed to be an authentic Victorinox knife.
Post by: crackout on November 17, 2012, 09:01:53 PM
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-Taschenmesser-Top-Zustand-/400341926174 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-Taschenmesser-Top-Zustand-/400341926174)
Post by: PTRSAK on November 17, 2012, 10:11:19 PM
Do you need a used lighter?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Victorinox-SwissFlame-Swiss-Army-Knife-Collector-item-/190753571088?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c69cc8110 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Victorinox-SwissFlame-Swiss-Army-Knife-Collector-item-/190753571088?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c69cc8110)
Seller's description:The knife is used but in excellent condition and the lighter works perfectly. This knife is perfect item for a collection. It is guaranteed to be an authentic Victorinox knife.
I have one almost the same, except it is Sapphire Blue...
and that sellers description would apply to it just as well.
:think: I wonder if my one is worth several hundred dollars too?
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s640/Peter_Thorpe/lighter.jpg)
Post by: Syph007 on November 17, 2012, 11:24:46 PM
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on November 17, 2012, 11:44:10 PM
Do you need a used lighter?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Victorinox-SwissFlame-Swiss-Army-Knife-Collector-item-/190753571088?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c69cc8110 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Victorinox-SwissFlame-Swiss-Army-Knife-Collector-item-/190753571088?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c69cc8110)
Seller's description:The knife is used but in excellent condition and the lighter works perfectly. This knife is perfect item for a collection. It is guaranteed to be an authentic Victorinox knife.
This looks like the real article. Victorinox made some until a child-safety issue, and trouble with the lighter at high altitudes, caused their discontinuance.
Post by: PTRSAK on November 19, 2012, 07:17:04 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190722920473 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/190722920473)
...or, I could have THREE of these for the same money.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/270600401056 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/270600401056)
you see what we have to put up with down here? :facepalm:
Post by: gustophersmob on November 22, 2012, 12:41:36 AM
That's a nice one!
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-Taschenmesser-Top-Zustand-/400341926174 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-Taschenmesser-Top-Zustand-/400341926174)
Interesting, I've never seen one with a clip-point blade. Looks like the tang stamp is on the worng side of the main blade too.
Post by: jazzbass on November 22, 2012, 03:12:26 AM
Interesting, I've never seen one with a clip-point blade. Looks like the tang stamp is on the worng side of the main blade too.
It's a pre-74 Elinox model. The front side of the blade has a large "Elinox" stamp.
Post by: McChouffe on November 27, 2012, 05:46:55 AM
::)
Post by: Northern Geek on November 27, 2012, 08:39:27 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140888692430?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cd9ed6ce#ht_500wt_922 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140888692430?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cd9ed6ce#ht_500wt_922)
::)
Well.. people are bidding.. :P
Post by: Marius on November 27, 2012, 02:39:36 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140888692430?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cd9ed6ce#ht_500wt_922 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140888692430?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cd9ed6ce#ht_500wt_922)
::)
Bad example... Nothing wrong with this auction. For the SAK being sold the start price is quite reasonable. And then there are bids.
Post by: McChouffe on November 27, 2012, 03:43:17 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140888692430?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cd9ed6ce#ht_500wt_922 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140888692430?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cd9ed6ce#ht_500wt_922)
::)
Bad example... Nothing wrong with this auction. For the SAK being sold the start price is quite reasonable. And then there are bids.
C'est du déjà vu, I already seen a Damascus Pioneer 2010, BIN for $700US, maybe it's not that much crazy.
Post by: rmagralha on November 27, 2012, 04:25:09 PM
Post by: dks on November 27, 2012, 04:43:09 PM
Two identical items (seem identical to me, no plus scales or anything) both sold by amazon.uk, in the same section (both at a very good price) but at two different prices
one is :
RRP: £38.99
Price: £27.32 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
Deal Price:
You Save: £11.67 (30%)
and the other :
Price: £24.37 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
no deal or anything, but lower price
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-Army-Knife-Explorer-1-6703/dp/B003O5T8UQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1354029937&sr=8-2 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-Army-Knife-Explorer-1-6703/dp/B003O5T8UQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1354029937&sr=8-2)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-Explorer-Army-Knife-Red/dp/B0001GS19K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354029937&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-Explorer-Army-Knife-Red/dp/B0001GS19K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354029937&sr=8-1)
So, you will have to be CRAZY (fits this thread) to buy the special deal one!
Lesson: look around before buying and do not assume a deal is better
Post by: jazzbass on December 02, 2012, 10:54:50 PM
- Filthy
- Main blade broken at the shank
- $8 MORE than a brand new one on Amazon
Post by: MARIOS7319 on December 03, 2012, 12:04:47 AM
I have one almost the same, except it is Sapphire Blue...
and that sellers description would apply to it just as well.
:think: I wonder if my one is worth several hundred dollars too?
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s640/Peter_Thorpe/lighter.jpg)
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on December 03, 2012, 05:02:31 PM
Post by: ICanFixThat on December 08, 2012, 05:20:24 PM
Looks like knives4less sells knives for more, but as a bonus the actual knife is a surprise. Maybe he'll gift wrap it?
Post by: GigaHz on December 08, 2012, 07:06:28 PM
Post by: Marius on December 08, 2012, 07:14:54 PM
The seller also says, quote:
?Stainless steel/acrylic.
?By Victorinox Swiss Army®; Swiss made.
... which to me confirms is the regular Classic here, not the alox and neither the little Wenger.
Post by: MARIOS7319 on December 08, 2012, 10:24:27 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140892548043?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cdd9abcb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140892548043?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cdd9abcb)
:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
Post by: PTRSAK on December 08, 2012, 10:53:28 PM
New price record for the Pioneer Damascus LE 2010. :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140892548043?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cdd9abcb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140892548043?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cdd9abcb)
:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
wish I had the money to buy one of then as a user... kinda like buying dirt-bikes and leaving them in the desert when they run out of gas.
Post by: McChouffe on December 08, 2012, 11:11:03 PM
New price record for the Pioneer Damascus LE 2010. :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140892548043?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cdd9abcb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140892548043?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cdd9abcb)
:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140888692430?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cd9ed6ce#ht_500wt_922 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140888692430?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cd9ed6ce#ht_500wt_922)
::)
Bad example... Nothing wrong with this auction. For the SAK being sold the start price is quite reasonable. And then there are bids.
C'est du déjà vu, I already seen a Damascus Pioneer 2010, BIN for $700US, maybe it's not that much crazy.
::) :D
Post by: ICanFixThat on December 08, 2012, 11:57:47 PM
.... and that's not 1/2 as crazy as what I plan to do....
Post by: victor7000 on December 09, 2012, 03:47:42 PM
I might be the crazy one for using mine. :ahhh
.... and that's not 1/2 as crazy as what I plan to do....
Do you plan to sacrifice one? :think:
Post by: enki_ck on December 09, 2012, 03:56:40 PM
I might be the crazy one for using mine. :ahhh
.... and that's not 1/2 as crazy as what I plan to do....
Do you plan to sacrifice one? :think:
I see screws and scissors in its future (http://orbiter-forum.com/images/smilies/CrystalBall1.gif)
Post by: enki_ck on December 09, 2012, 04:02:05 PM
New price record for the Pioneer Damascus LE 2010. :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140892548043?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cdd9abcb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140892548043?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cdd9abcb)
:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
I just hope this doesn't turn out to be one of those "entered wrong amount" things. :/ Currently on $775 with the highest bidder having only 4 feedback score.
Post by: ICanFixThat on December 09, 2012, 04:45:00 PM
I might be the crazy one for using mine. :ahhh
.... and that's not 1/2 as crazy as what I plan to do....
Do you plan to sacrifice one? :think:
I see screws and scissors in its future (http://orbiter-forum.com/images/smilies/CrystalBall1.gif)
Yes, the plan is to use the blade in my EDC. It was going to be part of the Ti Yeoman, but that one turned out a little big and heavy for EDC and the Magnifier is a litte hard to open because if the Ti used for the casing. I've not checked every lubicant yet, but it can get tough (need to check some Ti specific stuff but it's $$$).
Right now I'm liking a custom 84mm edc, as well as I often just carry a Sempach just because. I'm pretty sure though I'll be back to carrying a 93mm sometime.
Screws.... I thought so in the past... but... now I'm thinking maybe it should use riveted construction. I love the torx screws, but this is one case where I might take the middle road I think so the blade would not need to be modified.
Post by: ICanFixThat on December 11, 2012, 03:48:29 AM
This looks like a Stainless Steel SAK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251197804729) being sold as Sterling? The poor photo makes it tough to tell since they only show 1 side of the knife?
Post by: ColoSwiss on December 16, 2012, 05:45:22 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271123227292?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271123227292?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Post by: GigaHz on December 16, 2012, 09:42:19 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/authentic-swiss-army-knife-/230897788942?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item35c294a80e (http://www.ebay.com/itm/authentic-swiss-army-knife-/230897788942?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item35c294a80e)
Post by: ColoSwiss on December 17, 2012, 03:12:37 AM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/authentic-swiss-army-knife-/230897788942?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item35c294a80e (http://www.ebay.com/itm/authentic-swiss-army-knife-/230897788942?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item35c294a80e)
Looks like he got the word.
Post by: GigaHz on December 21, 2012, 11:01:12 PM
:ahhh
Post by: stealth007s on December 21, 2012, 11:26:25 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAYAN-END-of-WORLD-SURVIVAL-KIT-Y3K-TWINKIE-Victorinox-Knife-Lot-FINAL-DAY-/221168877649?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337eb14051
:ahhh
That lister was a little too excited about that one!¡!
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/bad/gangster-with-gun-smiley-emoticon.gif)
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on December 21, 2012, 11:54:33 PM
If you blink you will miss Cotopaxi Colorado.
I think I miss it already.
What no bids ??
Post by: MARIOS7319 on December 22, 2012, 12:10:05 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAYAN-END-of-WORLD-SURVIVAL-KIT-Y3K-TWINKIE-Victorinox-Knife-Lot-FINAL-DAY-/221168877649?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337eb14051MAYAN END of WORLD SURVIVAL KIT :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
:ahhh
Post by: ColoSwiss on December 22, 2012, 12:15:37 AM
Finally one that is not crazy. ::)
If you blink you will miss Cotopaxi Colorado.
I think I miss it already.
What no bids ??
Sure the last wind storm didn't blow it out to Kansas? Rand McNally doesn't even list a population for it.
Post by: PTRSAK on December 22, 2012, 03:33:40 PM
This looks like it was made from a beer coaster sketch of a SAK done by someone who had one 10 years ago and hasn't seen one since...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BNIB-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-/251200147559?
Post by: Syph007 on December 22, 2012, 03:37:34 PM
Is it just me? Or are these fakes getting uglier?
This looks like it was made from a beer coaster sketch of a SAK done by someone who had one 10 years ago and hasn't seen one since...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BNIB-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-/251200147559?
Ya its annoying for sure. The irony to me is that a real SAK isnt expensive anyway, so paying for a fake is just a big waste.
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on December 22, 2012, 04:24:02 PM
Finally one that is not crazy. ::)
If you blink you will miss Cotopaxi Colorado.
I think I miss it already.
What no bids ??
Sure the last wind storm didn't blow it out to Kansas? Rand McNally doesn't even list a population for it.
There is no there there.
I think you can't get there from here anyway.
Post by: GigaHz on December 24, 2012, 09:44:37 AM
Post by: jcnaz on December 24, 2012, 09:54:40 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-OFFICER-SUISSE-STAINLESS-SWISS-ARMY-MULTI-TOOL-FOLDING-KNIFE-CLEAN-/251190913465?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7c2529b9
And only $10 for shipping!
Good thing I can take up to 6 months pay...
Post by: GigaHz on December 30, 2012, 01:21:54 PM
Post by: nuphoria on December 30, 2012, 07:50:34 PM
Post by: stealth007s on December 30, 2012, 10:42:36 PM
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: crackout on December 31, 2012, 05:16:15 PM
Nice! Resharpened though. Also, the Marlin spike looks like it's been sharpened.
Post by: McChouffe on December 31, 2012, 05:27:21 PM
Post by: jrp316 on January 04, 2013, 04:52:06 AM
Fast forward to today, a new outdoor place opened locally and I paid it a visit; as I found out, that surplus store combined with two other local businesses to comprise this store. I found my way to the knife case and what do I find? Those exact same two Wengers, boxes and all. I'm not too sure that they weren't in the same place in the same case that they were when they were in the other store four years ago. Price tags: still the same.
I ended up talking to one of the guys that ran the place about the knives, but I could sense that he wasn't about to budge on the prices, so I didn't press the issue. They're still there if someone wants them. :P
Post by: Storky on January 04, 2013, 08:34:28 AM
I really looking for a payable piece of "Swiss Army Knife Handbook" by Kathryn Kane.
So from time to time I have a look at Amazon (Germany) Marketplace. The book is
hard to find and/or pricy.
But todays offer is ... wow.
One piece in great condition for only 1213,93 € (> 1500 $) :ahhh
http://www.amazon.de/gp/offer-listing/0929180003/ref=wl_it_of_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=35GSOLLXTPN9D&coliid=I11TSXCHO5I5AU&condition=all
Regards
Markus
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on January 05, 2013, 04:33:41 PM
Post by: WiSAKfan on January 05, 2013, 04:57:56 PM
The background story:
I really looking for a payable piece of "Swiss Army Knife Handbook" by Kathryn Kane.
So from time to time I have a look at Amazon (Germany) Marketplace. The book is
hard to find and/or pricy.
But todays offer is ... wow.
One piece in great condition for only 1213,93 € (> 1500 $) :ahhh
http://www.amazon.de/gp/offer-listing/0929180003/ref=wl_it_of_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=35GSOLLXTPN9D&coliid=I11TSXCHO5I5AU&condition=all
Regards
Markus
even the $90 you can find that book at is crazy!
Post by: ColoSwiss on January 05, 2013, 11:48:54 PM
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 07, 2013, 05:10:16 AM
Post by: jrp316 on January 08, 2013, 02:57:13 AM
58mm Classic For the VW Fan... only $139.00 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/221174434679)
$139 for a VW badged knife? Shoot...I know where I can buy a whole VW for that! :P
Post by: ColoSwiss on January 08, 2013, 03:21:52 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-VICTORINOX-STAINLESS-STEEL18K-GOLD-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-MONT-BLANC-W-W-/271134670577?pt=Antiques_Silver&hash=item3f20e2bef1
Post by: stealth007s on January 08, 2013, 07:16:21 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-VICTORINOX-STAINLESS-STEEL18K-GOLD-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-MONT-BLANC-W-W-/271134670577?pt=Antiques_Silver&hash=item3f20e2bef1
That's not just crazy, that's INSANE!¡! :think:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: papercut on January 10, 2013, 12:53:24 AM
The background story:
I really looking for a payable piece of "Swiss Army Knife Handbook" by Kathryn Kane.
So from time to time I have a look at Amazon (Germany) Marketplace. The book is
hard to find and/or pricy.
But todays offer is ... wow.
One piece in great condition for only 1213,93 € (> 1500 $) :ahhh
http://www.amazon.de/gp/offer-listing/0929180003/ref=wl_it_of_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=35GSOLLXTPN9D&coliid=I11TSXCHO5I5AU&condition=all
Regards
Markus
I just won a copy on the auction site, $25. I can mail it put to you next month if you like. I'll let you know what shipping is expected to be to Germany (probably in the $10 range).
Cheers
Post by: WiSAKfan on January 10, 2013, 04:38:31 AM
I managed to get a copy through inter-library loan, planning to photocopy it. Was so unimpressed I didn't bother.
no offense to the author but i agree
Post by: PTRSAK on January 14, 2013, 05:47:51 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pre-2007-Red-Swiss-Champ-/130831459334?
Post by: Marius on January 14, 2013, 01:40:16 PM
am I missing something here?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pre-2007-Red-Swiss-Champ-/130831459334?
Looks to me as bidding race between two folks who felt they had to win this. Good for the seller, what I can say. Don't all people who sell there wish this would happen for their listings :D
Post by: papercut on January 14, 2013, 03:33:39 PM
Post by: McChouffe on January 16, 2013, 08:52:44 AM
58mm Classic For the VW Fan... only $139.00 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/221174434679)VW Loyalty... only $29.89 :D :pok:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-VW-promo-Victorinox-VOLKSWAGEN-LOYALTY-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pen-VAN-BUS-BUG-NEW-/271139603882?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f212e05aa
Post by: crackout on January 16, 2013, 08:41:09 PM
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Altes-Schweizer-Victorinox-Taschenmesser-Messer-Multitool-/360564099209
Post by: jrp316 on January 16, 2013, 09:16:31 PM
See if you notice what's worse on the page.
Post by: Taxi Dad on January 16, 2013, 09:22:05 PM
This is bad: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-53042-Cadet-Multi-Tool-Silver-/230730190361?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b8974e19
See if you notice what's worse on the page.
Bargin ! :D
they've sold TWO , probably cos it's FREE SHIPPING ?
Post by: dks on January 16, 2013, 09:30:24 PM
Post by: jazzbass on January 20, 2013, 12:23:00 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251215268883?nma=true&si=k4USVGyo1LfUkYyNZeS9MlPD6PI%3D&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2557&orig_cvip=true
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-2-Rare-Red-Victorinox-SwissChamp-SuperTimer-TimeKeeper-Swiss-Army-Knives-/221176964210
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Genuine-Staghorn-/230915325193
All different sellers, but notice the location. These could all be the same seller (doubtful), but my guess is the Victorinox HQ in the US has a "clean out all those old damn knives" sale :D
Post by: crackout on January 20, 2013, 02:36:59 PM
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Original-Victorinox-Scientist-Schweizer-Taschenmesser-Sammer-Neu-selten-rar-/150983120776
Post by: ColoSwiss on January 21, 2013, 12:45:54 AM
This isn't a Victorinox knife.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310559124894?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: borgwarrior on January 22, 2013, 10:13:13 AM
What do you guys think about this Wenger Cyclist? (http://utazas-szabadido.vatera.hu/utazas_kempingezes_kellekei/bicska_kes/bicska_gyujtemenyembol_wengerinox_bringas_1700907086.html) Judging by the picture, would this fellow worth ~20$? The interesting thing is that it has another blade instead of the nail file.
Post by: nuphoria on January 22, 2013, 11:54:44 AM
Post by: borgwarrior on January 22, 2013, 12:04:18 PM
Post by: basilio on January 22, 2013, 12:18:36 PM
It is on page 29
http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-browse_gallery.php?galleryId=97
Post by: borgwarrior on January 22, 2013, 12:19:47 PM
Post by: nuphoria on January 22, 2013, 12:38:01 PM
Post by: PTRSAK on January 22, 2013, 09:34:26 PM
Post by: stealth007s on January 22, 2013, 09:37:59 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121047360665 :facepalm:
That's a fake :think: Am I correct? My Swiss Champ doesn't look like that :think:
Post by: PTRSAK on January 22, 2013, 09:58:47 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121047360665 :facepalm:
That's a fake :think: Am I correct? My Swiss Champ doesn't look like that :think:
It's a picture of a Mini-Champ...
and this is what they really cost http://www.ebay.com/itm/330841740223
or even a +B copper ALOX for 1/2 the "crazy" price http://www.ebay.com/itm/150979147242
The description in the listing matched a Swiss Champ, but STILL damn expensive.
Post by: nuphoria on January 22, 2013, 10:01:06 PM
Post by: crackout on January 30, 2013, 01:37:48 AM
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schweizer-Taschenmesser-Victorinox-Officier-SwissChamp-Klappmesser-Messer-/181071309910
Nice knife!
Check: http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Woodsman+91mm
Post by: condcup on January 30, 2013, 02:00:43 AM
Oh wow, a Woodsman (wrongly listed as a Swisschamp)!Wow "crackout", that's too crazy to be true, nice job! :o Don't forget to bid on it. ::)
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schweizer-Taschenmesser-Victorinox-Officier-SwissChamp-Klappmesser-Messer-/181071309910
Nice knife!
Check: http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Woodsman+91mm
Post by: Wootz on February 01, 2013, 06:59:41 PM
http://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/militaer-schweiz/ausruestung-und-ersatzteile/militaer-sackmesser-victorinox/v/an701833868/
Post by: jaydar on February 01, 2013, 09:05:33 PM
:ahhh Sturdy Boy:
http://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/militaer-schweiz/ausruestung-und-ersatzteile/militaer-sackmesser-victorinox/v/an701833868/
Pretty Rare knife not cheap but not crazy ... it has the original awl so 1950's alox
Post by: nsa-x-file on February 01, 2013, 09:26:02 PM
:ahhh Sturdy Boy:
http://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/militaer-schweiz/ausruestung-und-ersatzteile/militaer-sackmesser-victorinox/v/an701833868/
Pretty Rare knife not cheap but not crazy ... it has the original awl so 1950's alox
Agreed, I saw a NIB one go for well over $400 a while back. Very rare NIB I think.
Post by: Wootz on February 01, 2013, 09:33:18 PM
:ahhh Sturdy Boy:
http://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/militaer-schweiz/ausruestung-und-ersatzteile/militaer-sackmesser-victorinox/v/an701833868/
Pretty Rare knife not cheap but not crazy ... it has the original awl so 1950's alox
Yes I know, model 1961 (Type 1). I actualy believe it's from 1978 (Type 4) because of the white cross and missing holow rivet (I'm no expert, so please correct me if I'm wrong).
Anyway, the price went up more then I hoped for.
Post by: Wootz on February 01, 2013, 09:35:39 PM
:ahhh Sturdy Boy:
http://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/militaer-schweiz/ausruestung-und-ersatzteile/militaer-sackmesser-victorinox/v/an701833868/
Pretty Rare knife not cheap but not crazy ... it has the original awl so 1950's alox
Agreed, I saw a NIB one go for well over $400 a while back. Very rare NIB I think.
Another very nice one sold for $295
Post by: Wootz on February 01, 2013, 09:44:07 PM
When was the old style awl used on red alox?
???
Post by: stealth007s on February 01, 2013, 09:55:38 PM
:ahhh Sturdy Boy:
http://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/militaer-schweiz/ausruestung-und-ersatzteile/militaer-sackmesser-victorinox/v/an701833868/
So, what would be the price of that in US Dollars? I don't have CHF in my currency converter app.
Post by: Northern Geek on February 01, 2013, 10:05:21 PM
:ahhh Sturdy Boy:
http://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/militaer-schweiz/ausruestung-und-ersatzteile/militaer-sackmesser-victorinox/v/an701833868/
So, what would be the price of that in US Dollars? I don't have CHF in my currency converter app.
About 233 usd
Google is your friend (http://en.lmgtfy.com/?q=212.00+chf+in+usd) ;)
They translate a whole bunch of things like that, quick and easy. :)
Post by: condcup on February 01, 2013, 10:06:02 PM
Post by: stealth007s on February 01, 2013, 10:57:13 PM
Thanks for the info
Sent from Endor using Schlapatok
Post by: jaydar on February 01, 2013, 11:06:06 PM
For me the big question still is:
When was the old style awl used on red alox?
???
I would say from 57 ish to 61 I assume the early pioneer was the prototype to replace the 1951 solder and had identical tools apart from the new can opener.
I guess the change was price driven for the army contract as production costs would have been a lot less for symmetrical scales and a stamped awl.
please notice the use of the word guess and assume :)
Post by: nuphoria on February 01, 2013, 11:20:37 PM
Post by: Wootz on February 02, 2013, 10:47:13 AM
For me the big question still is:
When was the old style awl used on red alox?
???
I would say from 57 ish to 61 I assume the early pioneer was the prototype to replace the 1951 solder and had identical tools apart from the new can opener.
I guess the change was price driven for the army contract as production costs would have been a lot less for symmetrical scales and a stamped awl.
please notice the use of the word guess and assume :)
That's what I thought. I guess old stock is used in the red alox FISCHER. It was issued between 1966 and 1973..
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7QrBjS_gd2A/S5yaeVUECTI/AAAAAAAAJHY/y-c2jmU59pI/2701625.jpg)
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7QrBjS_gd2A/S5yadQNstWI/AAAAAAAAJHU/P7d-R7UhWZM/2701623.jpg)
Post by: jazzbass on February 02, 2013, 08:58:58 PM
For me the big question still is:
When was the old style awl used on red alox?
???
I would say from 57 ish to 61 I assume the early pioneer was the prototype to replace the 1951 solder and had identical tools apart from the new can opener.
I guess the change was price driven for the army contract as production costs would have been a lot less for symmetrical scales and a stamped awl.
please notice the use of the word guess and assume :)
This is my belief as well, again using the words "guess" and "assume".
Post by: Wootz on February 02, 2013, 11:31:18 PM
Crazy :P
Post by: ICanFixThat on February 03, 2013, 12:36:59 AM
Grubby Huntsman $80+shipping (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251221780488)
Spartan-Lite x4 $160 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/150779671513)
Post by: Reinier on February 05, 2013, 05:23:33 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251221333418
Post by: McChouffe on February 05, 2013, 05:46:58 PM
New price record for the Pioneer Damascus LE 2010. :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140892548043?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cdd9abcb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140892548043?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cdd9abcb)
:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140888692430?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cd9ed6ce#ht_500wt_922 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-DAMASCUS-2010-black-alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Edition-/140888692430?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_146&hash=item20cd9ed6ce#ht_500wt_922)
::)
Bad example... Nothing wrong with this auction. For the SAK being sold the start price is quite reasonable. And then there are bids.
C'est du déjà vu, I already seen a Damascus Pioneer 2010, BIN for $700US, maybe it's not that much crazy.
::) :D
Wow, is a 2010 Damascus Pioneer really worth more than $540?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251221333418
::) :P
Post by: victor7000 on February 06, 2013, 11:30:27 PM
Wow, is a 2010 Damascus Pioneer really worth more than $540?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251221333418
Yes. Ebay never lies :pok: :D
Post by: nsa-x-file on February 06, 2013, 11:33:17 PM
Wow, is a 2010 Damascus Pioneer really worth more than $540?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251221333418
Yes. Ebay never lies :pok: :D
:rofl: :facepalm:
Post by: McChouffe on February 06, 2013, 11:44:52 PM
(http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q520/mc_chouffe/26A43CEF-DB4E-4955-A176-61E16CFFB25B-11087-00000A22B6A2C2A5_zps2921a054.jpg)
Post by: Reinier on February 15, 2013, 02:50:32 PM
Mine is listed on eBay right now, highest bid is at $485.50 with a week to go: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181079646270
I am not complaining.
Post by: enki_ck on February 17, 2013, 06:42:37 PM
I noticed that jan. (a member here) sold his Damascus Pioneers for even more.
Mine is listed on eBay right now, highest bid is at $485.50 with a week to go: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181079646270
I am not complaining.
You already beat jan.'s price! :ahhh Let's see how high it goes. (http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv127/twyztur1978/ARROWS%20CURSORS/Rocket.gif)
Post by: GigaHz on February 17, 2013, 06:49:23 PM
I noticed that jan. (a member here) sold his Damascus Pioneers for even more.
Mine is listed on eBay right now, highest bid is at $485.50 with a week to go: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181079646270
I am not complaining.
What was the MSRP of that new?
Post by: condcup on February 18, 2013, 06:29:44 AM
Post by: condcup on February 18, 2013, 06:32:42 AM
http://www.edcsource.com/109270,auction_id,auction_details
Post by: condcup on February 18, 2013, 07:10:04 AM
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/F2CDA867-3B47-4746-A8FC-F14022F6D15C-160-000000065DEC47DA_zpse664d825.jpg)(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/DEB85E5B-DCD6-4AEA-BFAB-7E5BC95536D7-160-0000000C7B1CB68D_zpsa961d986.jpg)
http://www.edcsource.com/108688,auction_id,auction_details
http://www.edcsource.com/VICTORINOX-COPPER-ALOX-ELECTRICIAN--Special-Edition,name,114846,auction_id,auction_details
Purchased in Sep 5 2011 $332.49, in Jan 07 2013 $124.99. Price dropped $207.50, any difference for NIB or no box!!! :o
Post by: condcup on February 18, 2013, 07:30:27 AM
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/CD6E95C4-E6BF-414F-A94D-C0E9DA0A2F45-160-000000066214B2E6_zps08ed7c67.jpg)
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/62E4906B-D745-42FC-943E-613334FC17AF-160-0000000656B27213_zps24b25a5f.jpg)
"This baby is not cheap but if you are a hard core collector, come and get it!" >:D
http://www.edcsource.com/109270,auction_id,auction_details
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/0C2F54BA-0848-4532-982E-C0FF7AE36731-160-000000188721C5BE_zps196d3a2b.jpg)
eBay item# 140827454233
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller&userid=2010janb&iid=-1&de=off&items=25&interval=0&mPg=7&page=4
Purchased in Oct 10 2011 $427.49, in Sep 3 2012 EUR 100.49 = ~$USD 133.90 Value dropped to $293.59 for New in Sleeve or NIB!!! :o
Post by: Reinier on February 18, 2013, 02:08:07 PM
I noticed that jan. (a member here) sold his Damascus Pioneers for even more.
Mine is listed on eBay right now, highest bid is at $485.50 with a week to go: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181079646270
I am not complaining.
What was the MSRP of that new?
I believe it was €170. And where I bought mine they were first offered at a 5% or maybe 10% discount (which I missed).
Post by: GigaHz on February 18, 2013, 02:25:11 PM
I noticed that jan. (a member here) sold his Damascus Pioneers for even more.
Mine is listed on eBay right now, highest bid is at $485.50 with a week to go: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181079646270
I am not complaining.
What was the MSRP of that new?
I believe it was €170. And where I bought mine they were first offered at a 5% or maybe 10% discount (which I missed).
Nice profit.
Post by: GigaHz on February 18, 2013, 02:25:32 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Ford-Motor-Company-Folding-Pocket-Knife-/321072784822?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac16de5b6&vxp=mtr
Post by: jrp316 on February 18, 2013, 02:32:20 PM
Classic? :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Ford-Motor-Company-Folding-Pocket-Knife-/321072784822?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac16de5b6&vxp=mtr
It has to be because of the compatibility with so many Ford vehicles...
Post by: nsa-x-file on February 18, 2013, 02:33:42 PM
Classic? :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Ford-Motor-Company-Folding-Pocket-Knife-/321072784822?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac16de5b6&vxp=mtr
Oh my word. :rofl:
Post by: enki_ck on February 18, 2013, 03:03:56 PM
We must be missing something. Maybe it was owned by Henry Ford. :rofl:
Post by: Syph007 on February 18, 2013, 03:22:56 PM
Classic? :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Ford-Motor-Company-Folding-Pocket-Knife-/321072784822?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac16de5b6&vxp=mtr
What the?!?!!?
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on February 18, 2013, 05:12:33 PM
Post by: Syph007 on February 18, 2013, 05:30:44 PM
Post by: Syph007 on February 18, 2013, 08:52:06 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-5-Victorinox-original-Swiss-Army-knife-Swisslite-/200897672505?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ec66f3539
Post by: Shalom on February 18, 2013, 08:55:04 PM
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11021.m45.l1123/7?euid=0760e31488c54bd0930120e49fd313e9&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D140918775047%26ssPageName%3DADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123
Post by: crackout on February 22, 2013, 11:11:32 AM
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schweizer-Messer-Taschenmesser-rot-Victorinox-Offiziersmesser-Armeemesser-/140920275262
Do we have an eBay-thread which concerns nice deals? I kept posting here, but everytime it feels off. :angel:
Post by: nuphoria on February 22, 2013, 12:42:40 PM
Nice, a Passenger.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Schweizer-Messer-Taschenmesser-rot-Victorinox-Offiziersmesser-Armeemesser-/140920275262
Do we have an eBay-thread which concerns nice deals? I kept posting here, but everytime it feels off. :angel:
Good point.
I tend to put them in the deals bit of the trade forums... I suppose we could have one that's dedicated to ebay SAKs? :think:
Post by: ColoSwiss on February 24, 2013, 12:18:51 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140918775047?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: enki_ck on February 24, 2013, 12:38:35 AM
Post by: GigaHz on February 24, 2013, 12:25:26 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-Victorinox-folding-knife-rare-/251234369879?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a7ebc4157
Post by: twiliter on February 24, 2013, 02:51:53 PM
Post by: victor7000 on February 24, 2013, 04:47:07 PM
https://gic-web-bsd-002.genotec.ch/~messer-schlaepfe/smartstore/pd1119683514.htm?categoryId=0
Post by: ColoSwiss on February 24, 2013, 09:41:58 PM
This beauty is still available. If you have CHF 80'000.- left, go for it :D
https://gic-web-bsd-002.genotec.ch/~messer-schlaepfe/smartstore/pd1119683514.htm?categoryId=0
My Wenger Giant has almost as many blades and cost 1/100th of that. Admittedly I don't have a zircon in the handle. :-\
Post by: Outback in Idaho on February 25, 2013, 10:34:07 AM
Saw this post of facebook, a Damascus Pioneer. Anders Kvarme Vestbøstad (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=556480188) posted it (https://www.facebook.com/VictorinoxAG?group_id=0&filter=2) on the 20th
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/c102.0.403.403/p403x403/285373_10151477969025189_408297682_n.jpg)
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/60731_10151477957120189_518003591_n.jpg)
Post by: 396988 on February 26, 2013, 01:46:55 AM
Post by: oreogaborio on March 02, 2013, 01:58:15 PM
Auction's up to 51 bucks for a white vic classic (with promo stamps on it) with box opener, wharnie blade, scissors and bottle opener... Wow... I should collect some parts knives & build a bunch of these. :rofl:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140921081119?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Post by: enki_ck on March 02, 2013, 02:12:15 PM
"Rare Victorinox Swiss Army Knife- White Rambler Plus"
Auction's up to 51 bucks for a white vic classic (with promo stamps on it) with box opener, wharnie blade, scissors and bottle opener... Wow... I should collect some parts knives & build a bunch of these. :rofl:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1..._trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/140921081119?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
I bought the exact same one along with a rambler for modder fodder from another seller last week for $15 :think: It's a variation SAKWiki calls Rambler Plus.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/NTSA-LOT-of-2-SWISS-ARMY-VICTORINOX-BOTH-RAMBLERS-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/QvUAAOxyK~hRIRTB/$(KGrHqJ,!rQFEdQo)LjLBRIRTBIBe!~~60_57.JPG)
Post by: condcup on March 03, 2013, 08:39:46 PM
http://www.edcsource.com/111688,auction_id,auction_details
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/C87389AF-98FB-4ABD-BCCC-56A8D988BEEA-1569-000002EF612F017F_zpsc1b20d0a.jpg)
Purchased in Mar 18 2012 $189.99, in Jan 29 2013 Buy Out for $79.99. Value dropped $110 for both New in Box clearly marked "ASTRONAUT".
Post by: GigaHz on March 05, 2013, 10:35:01 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-1897-1997-100-years-Swiss-Army-Knife-/130863263417?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e780eeeb9
Post by: nsa-x-file on March 05, 2013, 10:36:17 PM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-1897-1997-100-years-Swiss-Army-Knife-/130863263417?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e780eeeb9
Oh dear. :facepalm:
Post by: marcel.reijerse on March 05, 2013, 10:42:43 PM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-1897-1997-100-years-Swiss-Army-Knife-/130863263417?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e780eeeb9
Oh dear. :facepalm:
That. Combined with the stellar feedback rating of the seller should be enough to raise all possible alarms.
Post by: GigaHz on March 09, 2013, 02:58:20 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-SWITZERLAND-STAINLESS-ROSTFREI-SWISS-MADE-MARKED-OFFICIER-SUISSE-/140929294557?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20d00a60dd
Post by: Reinier on March 11, 2013, 02:13:13 PM
Post by: AHB on March 11, 2013, 08:19:11 PM
could be fun if someone was stupid enough to bite.. ::) :D
Post by: nsa-x-file on March 11, 2013, 10:24:34 PM
:facepalm:
Post by: GigaHz on March 11, 2013, 10:29:06 PM
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/VICTORINOX-OFFICER-SUISSE-STAINLESS-SWISS-ARMY-MULTI-TOOL-FOLDING-KNIFE-CLEAN-/251190913465?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7c2529b9&_uhb=1#ht_3175wt_1398
Post by: GigaHz on March 16, 2013, 02:16:29 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-knife-circa-60s-six-blabes-/261185628981?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3ccfe06b35
Post by: Marius on March 16, 2013, 02:28:47 AM
Them blabes are expensive.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-knife-circa-60s-six-blabes-/261185628981?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3ccfe06b35
:rofl: @ blabes
Post by: Syph007 on March 16, 2013, 03:15:24 AM
Them blabes are expensive.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-knife-circa-60s-six-blabes-/261185628981?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3ccfe06b35
:rofl: @ blabes
Ya 16 bux per blabe!
Post by: rmagralha on March 21, 2013, 03:30:02 AM
Post by: stax on March 21, 2013, 03:33:44 AM
Did you guys see the price that the last Alox are reaching in ebay? A green pioneer (I think the South Africa edition) just went for US$265, if things keep this way I'll have to keep growing my collection just in my mind.... :facepalm:
$265!? It was $99 this morning and already out of range for me.
Post by: rmagralha on March 21, 2013, 04:40:21 AM
Yes Stax....I couldn't belive when I saw it....the blue alox midshipman went for 225..... But this one I can understand as is from a limited series of 5....but for a regular pioneer, is really scary :DDid you guys see the price that the last Alox are reaching in ebay? A green pioneer (I think the South Africa edition) just went for US$265, if things keep this way I'll have to keep growing my collection just in my mind.... :facepalm:
$265!? It was $99 this morning and already out of range for me.
Post by: condcup on March 21, 2013, 07:00:35 AM
Did you guys see the price that the last Alox are reaching in ebay? A green pioneer (I think the South Africa edition) just went for US$265, if things keep this way I'll have to keep growing my collection just in my mind.... :facepalm:
Which auction is it, do you have the link or the item number. :think:
Post by: nsa-x-file on March 21, 2013, 12:59:21 PM
Did you guys see the price that the last Alox are reaching in ebay? A green pioneer (I think the South Africa edition) just went for US$265, if things keep this way I'll have to keep growing my collection just in my mind.... :facepalm:
Now that's crazy when you consider these are still for sale at normal retail prices in South Africa.
The Red, Green, Black, Blue and Orange Pioneer are all still available and not expensive at all.
And as they are NOT a limited run they will be available for quite some time to come.
Just shows that some people really do have more money than sense it seems.
Post by: 396988 on March 21, 2013, 06:03:35 PM
Did you guys see the price that the last Alox are reaching in ebay? A green pioneer (I think the South Africa edition) just went for US$265, if things keep this way I'll have to keep growing my collection just in my mind.... :facepalm:
Which auction is it, do you have the link or the item number. :think:
Even though I can't buy I love to browse. Haven't managed to find this one though. Searched all over, several different countries completed listings too.
Post by: Reinier on March 21, 2013, 06:27:17 PM
Post by: 396988 on March 21, 2013, 06:43:52 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230946092863 :)
That is mental. :facepalm: The SA distributor for these has 15 in stock. I calculate that I could make a cool £2400 profit if I got my hands on them. That's not considering rounding up more from other SA shops.
EDIT: Looking into the top three bidders, they seem to very very active in the folding knives section and spending alot of money at the moment.
Post by: rmagralha on March 21, 2013, 07:02:36 PM
Did you guys see the price that the last Alox are reaching in ebay? A green pioneer (I think the South Africa edition) just went for US$265, if things keep this way I'll have to keep growing my collection just in my mind.... :facepalm:
Which auction is it, do you have the link or the item number. :think:
Hi condcup Reinier just posted the link, take a look above
the key point is to know someone from South Africa that is willing to ship to other countries... ???Did you guys see the price that the last Alox are reaching in ebay? A green pioneer (I think the South Africa edition) just went for US$265, if things keep this way I'll have to keep growing my collection just in my mind.... :facepalm:
Now that's crazy when you consider these are still for sale at normal retail prices in South Africa.
The Red, Green, Black, Blue and Orange Pioneer are all still available and not expensive at all.
And as they are NOT a limited run they will be available for quite some time to come.
Just shows that some people really do have more money than sense it seems.
Post by: nsa-x-file on March 21, 2013, 07:37:19 PM
Post by: Marius on March 21, 2013, 08:20:17 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230946092863 :)
edit: nevermind. Just: :facepalm: at some people
Post by: nuphoria on March 21, 2013, 11:40:30 PM
::)
Post by: Marius on March 22, 2013, 02:13:14 AM
Well used and scratched too..
Post by: GigaHz on March 22, 2013, 10:34:24 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310636516688?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: ColoSwiss on March 22, 2013, 11:01:57 PM
Weird not crazy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310636516688?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
There's a lot of Nazi crap floating around, some of it original, a lot of it fake. According to Levine's Guide to Knives, there was a company back in the 1960s-1970s called Deane & and Adams that specialized in Wild West and Nazi fake and fantasy collectibles. Parker Knives was also involved in this crap.
Post by: GigaHz on March 23, 2013, 12:06:50 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonfort-Victorinox-gold-and-diamond-limited-edition-pocket-knife-/380604761256?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item589dcfc4a8
Post by: rmagralha on March 23, 2013, 12:12:29 AM
Really?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonfort-Victorinox-gold-and-diamond-limited-edition-pocket-knife-/380604761256?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item589dcfc4a8
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: 396988 on March 23, 2013, 12:23:41 AM
Really?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonfort-Victorinox-gold-and-diamond-limited-edition-pocket-knife-/380604761256?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item589dcfc4a8
Someone brought one in Feb as well:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonfort-Victorinox-gold-and-diamond-limited-edition-pocket-knife-/170980271473?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item27cf37e571
Post by: ICanFixThat on March 23, 2013, 12:25:20 AM
Really?Hey... I want that knife. I just want it at a lower price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonfort-Victorinox-gold-and-diamond-limited-edition-pocket-knife-/380604761256?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item589dcfc4a8
Post by: ColoSwiss on March 23, 2013, 01:35:53 AM
Post by: Wootz on March 23, 2013, 07:49:57 AM
Swiss Major officers uniform, including Vicoria Elsener dolch 43:
http://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/militaer-schweiz/uniformen-und-effekten/militaer-major-uniform-dolch-messer-mod-43-elsener/v/an706408338/?ABTestedFeatureKey=57
Post by: condcup on March 23, 2013, 08:59:15 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121082105195?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121082106722?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121082107812?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: stealth007s on March 23, 2013, 09:03:50 PM
Post by: ICanFixThat on March 24, 2013, 04:09:58 AM
Used Wenger Champ for: $233???? :think:
Wasn't the Pointer/Setter knife basically the same model with a new name for the US? I just bought one of ebay for $30 or so yesterday.
Post by: condcup on March 24, 2013, 04:16:31 AM
What's up with this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/140934555254 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/140934555254)
Used Wenger Champ for: $233???? :think:
Wasn't the Pointer/Setter knife basically the same model with a new name for the US? I just bought one of ebay for $30 or so yesterday.
:tu:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wenger-Champ-Locking-Swiss-Army-Knife-with-Nylon-Sheath-/190815419626?ViewItem=&item=190815419626&nma=true&si=lRaRs3fQpwFhhgWT8qnaS4cPiGE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Post by: condcup on March 24, 2013, 04:22:08 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Victorinox-SWISS-Army-Knife-APOLLO-11-ASTRONAUT-1st-Steps-MOON-/160995412076?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D6459990381276147891%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D130873103184%26
Post by: condcup on March 24, 2013, 08:58:56 AM
http://www.edcsource.com/Victorinox-ELSENER-SCHWYZ-1966-RED-ALOX-SOLDIER-Swiss-Army-Knife--VERY-RARE,name,115480,auction_id,auction_details
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/A4B09CB4-9B6E-42E7-A48C-6D21567E2822-2179-000003D3FB74990C_zpsb51ca7d8.jpg)
Post by: GigaHz on March 24, 2013, 11:29:02 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-VICTORINOX-SWITZERLAND-ROSTFREI-OFFICIER-SUISSE-in-BOX-/221205259029?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3380dc6315
Post by: PTRSAK on March 25, 2013, 12:09:39 AM
What's up with this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/140934555254 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/140934555254)
Used Wenger Champ for: $233???? :think:
Wasn't the Pointer/Setter knife basically the same model with a new name for the US? I just bought one of ebay for $30 or so yesterday.
That winning bidder is paying huge prices for knives lately, I've been outbid by them a few times.
Post by: PTRSAK on March 25, 2013, 12:13:52 AM
Wow, over $100. I should go dig a couple of old cards out of my PC junk box and make some money.
I don't think these scales are even very well done. I mean, drilling through the middle of that chip?? That's just ugly.
Post by: Syph007 on March 25, 2013, 12:25:02 AM
What's up with this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/140934555254 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/140934555254)
Used Wenger Champ for: $233???? :think:
Wasn't the Pointer/Setter knife basically the same model with a new name for the US? I just bought one of ebay for $30 or so yesterday.
That winning bidder is paying huge prices for knives lately, I've been outbid by them a few times.
I bought a used one of those a few months back for less than $30. I wanted it just to get the universal wrench. $233 really IS CRAZY.
Post by: Syph007 on March 25, 2013, 12:27:52 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380601243063
Wow, over $100. I should go dig a couple of old cards out of my PC junk box and make some money.
I don't think these scales are even very well done. I mean, drilling through the middle of that chip?? That's just ugly.
What the... I mean why? I get the gimmick factor but how is that comfortable? And no, those are not well done. I would think youd want to put the electronics in resin, so that they were visible, but the hand was treated with a smooth outer plastic shell.
Peter I nominate you to make one of these up for a test auction and see how it goes... :tu:
Post by: PTRSAK on March 25, 2013, 11:40:05 AM
I do have a 1/2 pint kit of "Water Clear casting resin" which would make a nice covering for those scales.
If I do some they will be encased in that. Also a good idea from the health aspect. Older boards still used lead solder'
Post by: basilio on March 25, 2013, 12:44:21 PM
What's up with this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/140934555254 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/140934555254)
Used Wenger Champ for: $233???? :think:
Wasn't the Pointer/Setter knife basically the same model with a new name for the US? I just bought one of ebay for $30 or so yesterday.
I bought a used one of those a few months back for less than $30. I wanted it just to get the universal wrench. $233 really IS CRAZY.
Agree that those price is insane.
The "Pointer" has the additional lock on the main blade.
The Champ from the auction is on older model (more "turns" on corkscrew, no markings on the back of the main blade, no line guide on fish scaler etc...), but it is not Worth, in my opinion, more than $ 40-50, as there are plenty of them around.
Post by: enki_ck on March 25, 2013, 01:03:41 PM
Yeah, he(?) outbid me on a Wenger nomad that I wanted just for the wrench.
I do have a 1/2 pint kit of "Water Clear casting resin" which would make a nice covering for those scales.
If I do some they will be encased in that. Also a good idea from the health aspect. Older boards still used lead solder'
There are a couple of mods here done with PCB. One much like you said. I'll try to find it.
Post by: enki_ck on March 25, 2013, 01:14:13 PM
Yeah, he(?) outbid me on a Wenger nomad that I wanted just for the wrench.
I do have a 1/2 pint kit of "Water Clear casting resin" which would make a nice covering for those scales.
If I do some they will be encased in that. Also a good idea from the health aspect. Older boards still used lead solder'
There are a couple of mods here done with PCB. One much like you said. I'll try to find it.
Here's one by Landoza, the sheath maker.
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,20940.msg391098.html#msg391098
Post by: Syph007 on March 25, 2013, 01:52:49 PM
Yeah, he(?) outbid me on a Wenger nomad that I wanted just for the wrench.
I do have a 1/2 pint kit of "Water Clear casting resin" which would make a nice covering for those scales.
If I do some they will be encased in that. Also a good idea from the health aspect. Older boards still used lead solder'
There are a couple of mods here done with PCB. One much like you said. I'll try to find it.
Here's one by Landoza, the sheath maker.
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,20940.msg391098.html#msg391098
Ah, a new one to me, I hadnt seen that before. Looks much nicer with the resin than a naked PCB. I have 10 new spartans that could use some dressing up to sell, that might not be a bad idea.
Post by: enki_ck on March 25, 2013, 09:35:47 PM
Yeah, he(?) outbid me on a Wenger nomad that I wanted just for the wrench.
I do have a 1/2 pint kit of "Water Clear casting resin" which would make a nice covering for those scales.
If I do some they will be encased in that. Also a good idea from the health aspect. Older boards still used lead solder'
There are a couple of mods here done with PCB. One much like you said. I'll try to find it.
Here's one by Landoza, the sheath maker.
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,20940.msg391098.html#msg391098
Ah, a new one to me, I hadnt seen that before. Looks much nicer with the resin than a naked PCB. I have 10 new spartans that could use some dressing up to sell, that might not be a bad idea.
If you do decide to work with PCB, wear eye protection and a face mask. All the solder flying around and the PCB stinks when you cut or sand it. And it gets in your skin, hard to wash off.
Post by: Syph007 on March 25, 2013, 11:41:27 PM
Yeah, he(?) outbid me on a Wenger nomad that I wanted just for the wrench.
I do have a 1/2 pint kit of "Water Clear casting resin" which would make a nice covering for those scales.
If I do some they will be encased in that. Also a good idea from the health aspect. Older boards still used lead solder'
There are a couple of mods here done with PCB. One much like you said. I'll try to find it.
Here's one by Landoza, the sheath maker.
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,20940.msg391098.html#msg391098
Ah, a new one to me, I hadnt seen that before. Looks much nicer with the resin than a naked PCB. I have 10 new spartans that could use some dressing up to sell, that might not be a bad idea.
If you do decide to work with PCB, wear eye protection and a face mask. All the solder flying around and the PCB stinks when you cut or sand it. And it gets in your skin, hard to wash off.
Thats why I like to only work with metal. Metal dust pretty much falls straight down, not so much airborn. Plastics and alot of natural materials smell pretty bad too.
Post by: ColoSwiss on April 04, 2013, 03:57:57 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300885170873?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: ICanFixThat on April 04, 2013, 07:14:22 AM
Get the butterfly nets, boys, we've got a live one!:rofl:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300885170873?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I talked with the seller, I really thought he had made a mistake. But no he really believes it's worth 5K or he would rather keep it. I guess he got some bad drugs, or is in need of some good drugs.
Post by: 396988 on April 04, 2013, 09:27:06 AM
Get the butterfly nets, boys, we've got a live one!:rofl:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300885170873?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I talked with the seller, I really thought he had made a mistake. But no he really believes it's worth 5K or he would rather keep it. I guess he got some bad drugs, or is in need of some good drugs.
He probably paid 4K for it.
Post by: borgwarrior on April 11, 2013, 09:47:12 AM
http://utazas-szabadido.vatera.hu/utazas_kempingezes_kellekei/bicska_kes/hama_multifunkcios_bicska_1738356329.html
Post by: HankSolon on April 11, 2013, 10:33:18 AM
Found a cheap CT clone on a hungarian auction site. 8$. Do you guys think I should jump into it? It's tempting, even looks like the real one, but no Vic trademarks...
http://utazas-szabadido.vatera.hu/utazas_kempingezes_kellekei/bicska_kes/hama_multifunkcios_bicska_1738356329.html
Hama is a German company, producing world-wide. That company is quite famous (or infamous?) for useful stuff. They are not the cheapest, but you can get many things produced by them.
I cannot imagine, that this is a illegal clone, produced by hama. German laws are very strict here. And a german company illegaly cloning "a".... no "THE" most famous product of switzerland... that would be too much.
Tools look like the original one. Maybe it was produced under licence of Victorinox.... or someone illegally put a Hama-logo on it. :D
However, it looks good enough to try it.
PS. Wait, it's like 5€? I would try it, definitely. Could you order one for me, or is it a unique one? (Shipment to Germany)
Post by: borgwarrior on April 11, 2013, 11:23:30 AM
Btw, I know Hama, and that's why I'm curious. For 1600 HUF/~8$/~6 euros, it's a steal even if it isn't legit :)
Post by: PTRSAK on April 11, 2013, 11:27:06 AM
If nothing else it would make for a good post in the "Cheap and Cheerful" forum.
Post by: GigaHz on April 11, 2013, 12:19:41 PM
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on April 11, 2013, 04:28:08 PM
Post by: ColoSwiss on April 17, 2013, 05:52:35 AM
http://www.ebay.de/itm/TASCHENMESSER-VICTORINOX-/190825568088?pt=DE_Sport_Camping_Outdoor_Campingmesser_werkzeug&hash=item2c6e171758
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on April 17, 2013, 07:54:19 PM
Post by: HankSolon on April 17, 2013, 08:54:19 PM
Will ask the seller.
Btw, I know Hama, and that's why I'm curious. For 1600 HUF/~8$/~6 euros, it's a steal even if it isn't legit :)
I asked Victorinox about this specific auction. (If it's a legit or licenced replica) They told me it's definitively a knockoff. They will now try to start legal actions.
Post by: PTRSAK on April 18, 2013, 11:54:53 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251190913465?
Post by: GigaHz on April 18, 2013, 12:15:59 PM
maybe it's so expensive because it's "clean" :think:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251190913465?
And it's been up there for weeks with no price drops.
Post by: PTRSAK on April 18, 2013, 12:59:37 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321054150112?
It's been there for months. The most expensive climber in Australia
Post by: PTRSAK on May 10, 2013, 12:52:12 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190833257713?
If this sells, I might have to get a couple more and try listing them myself. I'm always up for a "double your money" scheme.
Post by: condcup on May 10, 2013, 06:02:01 AM
More cheeky than crazy..., must be someone from here...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190833257713?
If this sells, I might have to get a couple more and try listing them myself. I'm always up for a "double your money" scheme.
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/F42D3BD0-A6ED-431D-B7FF-6B3860F4357C-7176-0000077D70A9A47D_zps2ab72eeb.jpg)
Anyone here from Australia? :facepalm: :twak:
Post by: enki_ck on May 10, 2013, 11:47:32 AM
Post by: stressmaster5000 on May 10, 2013, 08:54:29 PM
I expected this a lot sooner and in larger numbers. :( He doesn't appear to be getting any bids though.Yep and I figure it is going to happen many more times!
Post by: Blade runner on May 10, 2013, 09:14:23 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330918144482?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
To have a green Pioneer I'll have to paint a silver one >:D.
Post by: stressmaster5000 on May 10, 2013, 09:19:37 PM
Here we go again, what makes me hard to understand why the winner of the last one on ebay, who paid ::) us$290.00,is pushing hard again...There has been several buyers from China and the far east that are really pushing prices up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330918144482?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
To have a green Pioneer I'll have to paint a silver one >:D.
:ahhh
Post by: enki_ck on May 10, 2013, 09:26:51 PM
Here we go again, what makes me hard to understand why the winner of the last one on ebay, who paid ::) us$290.00,is pushing hard again...There has been several buyers from China and the far east that are really pushing prices up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330918144482?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
To have a green Pioneer I'll have to paint a silver one >:D.
:ahhh
Not again :facepalm:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,33787.msg548752.html#msg548752
Are they paying for them or again retracting the bids?
Post by: stressmaster5000 on May 10, 2013, 09:33:00 PM
Here we go again, what makes me hard to understand why the winner of the last one on ebay, who paid ::) us$290.00,is pushing hard again...There has been several buyers from China and the far east that are really pushing prices up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330918144482?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
To have a green Pioneer I'll have to paint a silver one >:D.
:ahhh
Not again :facepalm:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,33787.msg548752.html#msg548752
Are they paying for them or again retracting the bids?
Just a couple buyers I noticed;
http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidItems&userid=baamee25&sort=9&page=1&rows=50&completed=1&all=1
http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidItems&userid=cherokee0823&sort=3&page=1&rows=50&completed=1&all=1
http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidItems&userid=gw8433&sort=9&page=1&rows=50&completed=1&all=1
Post by: enki_ck on May 10, 2013, 09:39:51 PM
I feared we had another case of buyers pushing prices up to discourage competition, and then retracting bids. This doesn't seem to be the case here.
Post by: stressmaster5000 on May 10, 2013, 09:42:54 PM
Ok, those seem like legit buyers. :tu:No I don't think so either. There seems to be a bunch of money or maybe its just better buying power from China. I have been seeing buyers from China buying up loads more expensive antiques and collectables like watches and stuff.
I feared we had another case of buyers pushing prices up to discourage competition, and then retracting bids. This doesn't seem to be the case here.
Post by: Blade runner on May 10, 2013, 09:51:05 PM
Post by: stressmaster5000 on May 10, 2013, 11:28:56 PM
Yep, that is what I think, this bider j***J, have the largest wallet in the block, in two month have paid more than US 3,000 and won about 30 auctions, :tu: love to see his collection.Yep, I think its this guy...
http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidItems&userid=jimyleee&sort=4&page=1&rows=200&completed=1&all=1
Post by: victor7000 on May 10, 2013, 11:42:13 PM
Post by: condcup on May 10, 2013, 11:49:41 PM
You're a real ebay detectiv. :o :D
:rofl:
Post by: Blade runner on May 11, 2013, 12:16:50 AM
Post by: Blade runner on May 14, 2013, 03:37:19 AM
Post by: stealth007s on May 14, 2013, 04:57:09 AM
:facepalm: The Voyangeur went for $1,045+shipping.....and the winner is... :whistle:
Along with a kilo too :think: :rofl:
Post by: GigaHz on May 15, 2013, 01:18:04 AM
Post by: nsa-x-file on May 15, 2013, 11:49:32 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-red-knife-multi-tools-with-black-sheath-belt-loop-/380642064615?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item58a008f8e7
Just reported that to eBay and Victorinox as it's a clear trademark copyright and a bad fake. :rant:
Post by: condcup on May 16, 2013, 03:42:16 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Swiss-Army-Knife-RARE-Green-Alox-Red-Shield-BRAND-NEW-/190840390513
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/56F58E8F-8377-41BD-9F73-A7E3032ED2C3-1386-0000029FE1E50DDF_zps1a4cfee1.jpg)
Post by: condcup on May 17, 2013, 11:42:57 PM
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/890B3B30-AB2F-4597-A974-A53411FBB891-2720-0000052A13A0693B_zps6c511a1a.jpg)
Post by: condcup on May 17, 2013, 11:47:36 PM
Post by: Blade runner on May 18, 2013, 12:24:07 AM
Post by: Blade runner on May 18, 2013, 12:39:13 AM
This seller is trying to sell a Silver Pioneer advertising it as a Soldier for 60+ dollars, I took the time to send him an email two weeks ago, with no response, the auction have ended several times with out a sell of course, but he keeps reposting it. :facepalm: :whistle:
Post by: Syph007 on May 18, 2013, 01:10:14 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Soldier-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-HD-Metal-Ribbed-Scales-/290915923532?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item43bbf0b64c
This seller is trying to sell a Silver Pioneer advertising it as a Soldier for 60+ dollars, I took the time to send him an email two weeks ago, with no response, the auction have ended several times with out a sell of course, but he keeps reposting it. :facepalm: :whistle:
AND its used, AND the panel is engraved! Bargain!
Post by: condcup on May 18, 2013, 10:32:10 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121112477205
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/8732707D-E38B-473C-BC2B-EB91F985C287-1046-000000FFC726662D_zpsf0442fda.jpg)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121112460908
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/AC0A9038-43F5-460B-8450-B39109AE8343-1046-000000FFBEFD6C37_zps84bd96e7.jpg)
Post by: felinevet on May 18, 2013, 11:18:16 PM
Well, the same guy discovered today Felinevet, and guess what, bougth 2 blue cadet, 2 Aprentice plus, and 2 orange Woodsman :ahhh , hope he's wife never find his credit card bill. :rofl:
Post by: Blade runner on May 19, 2013, 12:57:35 AM
Post by: GigaHz on May 19, 2013, 12:40:34 PM
Post by: Reinier on May 19, 2013, 01:14:51 PM
http://www.ebay.de/itm/151042551919: Fake junk.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360643605080: $25 shipping for a bit of utter garbage?
Post by: ICanFixThat on May 19, 2013, 01:17:52 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-125th-Anniversary-Cybertool-/121112063442?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1c32d76dd2Well this one is "... Extremely Rare ..." :rofl: and "... only used 4 times in my appartment ..." :rofl: :rofl:.
Aside: I didn't check, but it reminds me of another item I bought last week that said in the title "... only one on ebay" so I did a search and found 3 others new in sealed packages. I bought one of each to save a bit on shipping and so I would not have to open a new package for pictures. Then the seller increased his price for his remaining one, but at that point the new sealed ones were the better deal.
Post by: victor7000 on May 19, 2013, 04:00:16 PM
Ok, now we have a big wave of hard to find SAk on Ebay, rigth now you can find Blue First mate, Thecnitian, Cooper Cadet, just name it, for hundreds of $us, starting bid........thanks Jimmylee :rant: :twak:
If people like jimylee and others wouldn't pay so much, these knives probably wouldn't be on ebay at all. Would this be better?
P.S.
Envy is not a virtue! ;)
Post by: ICanFixThat on May 19, 2013, 04:10:21 PM
...
If people like jimylee and others wouldn't pay so much, these knives probably wouldn't be on ebay at all. Would this be better?
P.S.
Envy is not a virtue! ;)
That's a good question, and something to think about. We can just look at the not so distant past and see how more interest (and higher prices) brought an increase in older SAKs to ebay.
Post by: Ross on May 19, 2013, 04:11:50 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221228292395: (http://www.ebay.com/itm/221228292395:) Granted, the seller has added a note saying it's not a Victorinox. But the fact that people are bidding on this peace of crap... that's crazy.all been removed now.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/151042551919: (http://www.ebay.de/itm/151042551919:) Fake junk.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360643605080: (http://www.ebay.com/itm/360643605080:) $25 shipping for a bit of utter garbage?
Post by: GigaHz on May 19, 2013, 04:13:18 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221228292395: (http://www.ebay.com/itm/221228292395:) Granted, the seller has added a note saying it's not a Victorinox. But the fact that people are bidding on this peace of crap... that's crazy.all been removed now.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/151042551919: (http://www.ebay.de/itm/151042551919:) Fake junk.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360643605080: (http://www.ebay.com/itm/360643605080:) $25 shipping for a bit of utter garbage?
Those links are weird. They work from the emails, but not this thread.
Post by: enki_ck on May 19, 2013, 04:28:08 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221228292395: Granted, the seller has added a note saying it's not a Victorinox. But the fact that people are bidding on this peace of crap... that's crazy.all been removed now.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/151042551919: Fake junk.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360643605080: $25 shipping for a bit of utter garbage?
Those links are weird. They work from the emails, but not this thread.
Yea. The second and third work when you search for the item numbers but the second one is dead.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221228292395
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360643605080
Weird. Why do my links work and Reinier's don't? :think: they appear to be the same. :shrug:
Also, :rofl: on the first auction. Well at least the seller is honest about it. calling himself junk-e-collector and all. :D
Post by: Reinier on May 19, 2013, 05:13:30 PM
Second one is not listed on ebay.com but on ebay.de
http://www.ebay.de/itm/151042551919
Post by: Blade runner on May 19, 2013, 05:46:39 PM
Ok, now we have a big wave of hard to find SAk on Ebay, rigth now you can find Blue First mate, Thecnitian, Cooper Cadet, just name it, for hundreds of $us, starting bid........thanks Jimmylee :rant: :twak:
If people like jimylee and others wouldn't pay so much, these knives probably wouldn't be on ebay at all. Would this be better?
P.S.
Envy is not a virtue! ;)
At this high prices? To be or not to be on Ebay is the same, how many are going to pay 1k for a farmer?......and don't know how you can say that my point of view about it is Envy,when you don'T know me.....
Post by: enki_ck on May 19, 2013, 07:10:22 PM
Sorry guys, I pasted the URLs but the forum software seems to have included the colons I typed which messed up the links.
Second one is not listed on ebay.com but on ebay.de
http://www.ebay.de/itm/151042551919
The Victorinox sign looks like a sticker. :D
Post by: Blade runner on May 20, 2013, 12:46:49 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140979821719?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Have 1 guy with a starting bid for $125, and right now are two of the same model in excellent condition in "buy now" for less than $80. :rofl:
Days ago two more went for les than $40. :facepalm:
Extrange, very extrange....
Post by: condcup on May 20, 2013, 01:40:13 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310672819339
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/6C022F1A-5BA1-4A27-B71B-D3DD7BBD4B2F-2547-000002CD65E534D8_zps03d29f57.jpg)
Post by: Sazabi on May 20, 2013, 02:08:17 AM
Post by: Blade runner on May 20, 2013, 02:43:47 AM
Post by: jaydar on May 20, 2013, 03:04:18 AM
Here's this one again:
Nothing crazy about that ... it is a properly rare knife in good condition not a limited edition in a slightly different shade of alox.
..... it would cost you a good deal more than the buy it now price to get mine off me .
.... Regardless of what you think of the price do you think you should be openly criticizing another members auction ?
Post by: condcup on May 20, 2013, 03:21:24 AM
Here's this one again:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-VICTORINOX-ELSENER-DATED-1964-RAR-/390586616350
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/4F769424-AE61-4B10-BCDA-0212901D7E18-2674-000002EF2EDCD0C0_zpsaebba62b.jpg)
Post by: enki_ck on May 20, 2013, 04:05:12 AM
Post by: felinevet on May 20, 2013, 05:28:39 AM
Here's this one again:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310672819339
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/6C022F1A-5BA1-4A27-B71B-D3DD7BBD4B2F-2547-000002CD65E534D8_zps03d29f57.jpg)
Post by: Mercury on May 20, 2013, 05:57:25 AM
Post by: marduk on May 20, 2013, 04:01:25 PM
Post by: marduk on May 20, 2013, 04:02:54 PM
Post by: condcup on May 20, 2013, 06:18:10 PM
Here's this one again:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310672819339
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/6C022F1A-5BA1-4A27-B71B-D3DD7BBD4B2F-2547-000002CD65E534D8_zps03d29f57.jpg)
It may also helps the kitties if his name is spelled correctly Mr. Elsener. ;)
Edit: Sorry... :facepalm:
Post by: Dunc on May 20, 2013, 06:31:15 PM
Post by: AHB on May 20, 2013, 06:37:22 PM
Post by: rickinFL on May 20, 2013, 07:20:33 PM
Post by: AHB on May 20, 2013, 07:23:48 PM
This thread is yearning for deletion.That's not how we do things here, but it sure needs a more respectful tone from now on.. :)
Post by: rickinFL on May 20, 2013, 07:36:29 PM
Post by: GigaHz on June 04, 2013, 11:47:48 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWll-Era-Swiss-Army-Knife-Set-/151056983611?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item232bb2a63b
Post by: nsa-x-file on June 04, 2013, 02:18:48 PM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWll-Era-Swiss-Army-Knife-Set-/151056983611?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item232bb2a63b
Certified Government Issued.......... :rofl:
Post by: felinevet on June 04, 2013, 06:00:17 PM
Post by: ColoSwiss on June 05, 2013, 05:44:10 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Collectors-Item-Victorinox-Mother-of-Pearl-Director-Knife-NIB-/271217943621?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3f25d96445
Post by: enki_ck on June 05, 2013, 01:31:03 PM
Post by: ICanFixThat on June 06, 2013, 01:10:08 AM
Post by: PTRSAK on June 06, 2013, 07:55:28 AM
okay, not a grand, but still a lot for a pocket knife...
Post by: GigaHz on June 06, 2013, 10:37:32 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Army-Knife-Made-in-Japan-Stainless-Steel-and-Red-Vintage-/350810042569?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item51ade870c9
Post by: GigaHz on June 07, 2013, 03:58:53 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/swiss-army-knife-wwII-era-/370830163735?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5657333f17
Post by: enki_ck on June 07, 2013, 04:15:07 PM
Off by 30 years? :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/swiss-army-knife-wwII-era-/370830163735?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5657333f17
This one gave me a chuckle. :D
Post by: ICanFixThat on June 08, 2013, 01:31:45 AM
Post by: jaydar on June 08, 2013, 01:44:15 AM
In case that MOP one didn't strike your fancy, here is a horn handled one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/271219048803 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271219048803)
This is getting silly :o
Post by: ICanFixThat on June 08, 2013, 03:58:34 AM
Post by: enki_ck on June 08, 2013, 02:08:48 PM
In case that MOP one didn't strike your fancy, here is a horn handled one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/271219048803
This is getting silly :o
Oh, it's been silly for some time now. The scary part is some people are paying it. :ahhh
Post by: frugalscotty on June 10, 2013, 03:33:46 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Long-Nail-File-Golfer-84mm-3-14-/321141123196
Post by: GigaHz on June 10, 2013, 12:18:19 PM
84mm LNF Golfer asking $249 :td:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Long-Nail-File-Golfer-84mm-3-14-/321141123196
That is my listing. I really don't want to sell it, but if crazy money comes along.
Post by: crackout on June 10, 2013, 12:27:21 PM
In fact, I never saw a 84mm Golfer with the long nail file before. Cool!
Post by: HankSolon on June 10, 2013, 12:37:31 PM
Post by: GigaHz on June 10, 2013, 12:41:27 PM
That is THE Golfer, I'm searching for. But only for dissassembling. :whistle: But such a NIB-version I wouldn't touch. That would hurt my heart too much... and my purse.
You would of liked this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370827021371?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll211/gigahzfemtohz/84mmclimber001_zps1ebd4364.jpg) (http://s289.photobucket.com/user/gigahzfemtohz/media/84mmclimber001_zps1ebd4364.jpg.html)
Post by: HankSolon on June 10, 2013, 12:45:47 PM
Post by: GigaHz on June 10, 2013, 05:08:56 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Army-Knife-/281117425785?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item4173e78079
Post by: HankSolon on June 10, 2013, 06:04:33 PM
150US$ is more than I would take for my custom mod of a 111mm Hunter... ;)
Post by: GigaHz on June 10, 2013, 11:57:39 PM
Post by: Blade runner on June 12, 2013, 03:00:37 AM
One month ago I bought one in " like new " condition for 39.00 , shipping included, at ebay.
Post by: ICanFixThat on June 12, 2013, 03:20:15 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Multi-Tool-w-Pliers-Mint-Condition-/300918213302?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item46101f8ab6That's crazy good! I bought one for a friend.
Post by: gregozedobe on June 12, 2013, 03:30:43 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Multi-Tool-w-Pliers-Mint-Condition-/300918213302?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item46101f8ab6
$35.00 for a Vic Spirit MT is an excellent price !
Post by: PTRSAK on June 12, 2013, 12:12:49 PM
Post by: enki_ck on June 12, 2013, 04:35:01 PM
This listing made me smile. Nice Director and all, but the "Country of Manufacture: Swaziland" :rofl:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390607866033
Post by: Blade runner on June 14, 2013, 12:53:28 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wenger-16930-Swiss-Army-Knife-/400508988877?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d40322dcd :rofl:
Post by: ICanFixThat on June 15, 2013, 12:49:28 AM
Post by: GigaHz on June 15, 2013, 12:52:31 AM
Post by: Reinier on June 16, 2013, 08:28:08 AM
Post by: enki_ck on June 16, 2013, 12:22:48 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251289028284 :facepalm:
RRP $79 :rofl:
Post by: PTRSAK on June 16, 2013, 01:31:12 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251289028284 :facepalm:
I just reported that listing.
Post by: GigaHz on June 16, 2013, 03:10:39 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-HUNTSMAN-KNIFE-13-TOOLS-NEW-in-GIFT-BOX-/190856731221?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c6ff29a55
Post by: bmot on June 16, 2013, 07:03:09 PM
:ahhhA huntsman with a fishscaler instead of scissors? :rofl:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/V...s&hash=item2c6ff29a55 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-HUNTSMAN-KNIFE-13-TOOLS-NEW-in-GIFT-BOX-/190856731221?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c6ff29a55)
Post by: ColoSwiss on June 16, 2013, 11:44:07 PM
:ahhhA huntsman with a fishscaler instead of scissors? :rofl:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/V...s&hash=item2c6ff29a55 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-HUNTSMAN-KNIFE-13-TOOLS-NEW-in-GIFT-BOX-/190856731221?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c6ff29a55)
The shield is on the back side and a lot of the tools, particularly on the bottom side, are wrong. Its a fake.
Post by: PTRSAK on June 18, 2013, 12:38:13 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251289028284 :facepalm:
I just reported that listing.
Been pulled.
YAY TEAM
Post by: stealth007s on June 18, 2013, 06:49:32 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251289028284 :facepalm:
I just reported that listing.
Been pulled.YAY TEAM
I just looked for the listing of this and it's no longer there :D
Post by: Kid33 on June 19, 2013, 09:45:46 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Tri-Sided-Display-Case-27-knives-2ft-1987-/251292602950?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a8234d246
Post by: GigaHz on June 19, 2013, 09:56:46 PM
Post by: enki_ck on June 19, 2013, 10:31:04 PM
Considering what we saw recently single knives going for, I'm surprised nobody has bought this one yet in 2+ days since it was listed. I give it a day max after it has been posted here. >:D
Post by: enki_ck on June 21, 2013, 01:09:02 AM
Post by: stressmaster5000 on June 23, 2013, 01:48:16 AM
This knife (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Automobile-St-Christopher-Swiss-army-knife-tang-stamp-Elinox-/230983106003?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item35c7aa7dd3&nma=true&si=2oabfeQJKjKQkifBp3Dh0vUnpGI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)sold on May 25, 2013 is now for sale here (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Automobile-St-Christopher-Swiss-army-knife-tang-stamp-Elinox-/221244778260) with what looks like the EXACT same photos and auction description from the original seller.?
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=35270.0;attach=52559;image)
Post by: GigaHz on June 23, 2013, 01:54:27 AM
Post by: Reinier on June 23, 2013, 11:13:47 AM
Post by: Reinier on June 23, 2013, 11:50:58 AM
http://www.ebay.de/itm/121131937995
http://www.ebay.de/itm/151068305843
Post by: Kid33 on June 23, 2013, 11:46:06 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141000861479?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: povarvor on June 24, 2013, 12:02:03 AM
This Scientist is starting to get serious bids. 3 days left. wow
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141000861479?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Isn't it normal for Scientist?
Post by: povarvor on June 24, 2013, 12:08:36 AM
Elinox is getting higher and higher. Nice knife, but worth $250?
Post by: Espen on June 24, 2013, 01:03:03 AM
Post by: povarvor on June 24, 2013, 01:40:25 AM
Post by: enki_ck on June 24, 2013, 01:58:05 AM
Post by: povarvor on June 24, 2013, 02:07:55 AM
I never understood the St. Chris craze. They pop up every so often. Not that rare at all.
Yeah, and every time they go out for at least $150 :)
I think that this is because besides they have St.Cris on scale, they also equipped with unusual tool set. This screwdriver can be seen only on Technician. So only two models have such a tool. Important for many collectors.
Post by: jazzbass on June 24, 2013, 06:57:50 AM
I never understood the St. Chris craze. They pop up every so often. Not that rare at all.
I'll admit I love these knives, but I do agree that they are not actually that rare. They show up on eBay every 24 days on average, so greater than once a month. Since the beginning of May a total of 8 of them have been for sale on eBay.
It is pretty rare.
Not really (see above). Desirable, yes - very much so. Rare, not really. There are many, many knives a lot more rare than the Motorist that sell for much much less on a regular basis. Don't get me wrong - this is one of my favorite knives, largely for personal reasons. I have 10 of them in my collection, most of which I paid considerable less than $100 for. One I picked up on eBay for $1.25 (regular auction, not a BIN).
IMO the Motorist's desirability comes from it's combination of unique scales and unusual tools. Like the blue Fisherman's Knife it's very memorable, so it becomes a "must have" for a lot of collectors. New guys start collecting, see a couple of these go super high, and assume "wow, this is super rare, I need to get one" and it's desirability increases.
Heck, the Modeler (Explorer w/ file) is a knife that is significantly more rare than the Motorist. And they don't sell in the $150-$200 range.
Yeah, and every time they go out for at least $150 :)Not always :D
This screwdriver can be seen only on Technician. So only two models have such a tool. Important for many collectors.
The fine screwdriver isn't super common, but it was on more than just two models. Regular production models included:
- Technician
- Technician Plus
- Motorist
- Luxury Motorist
- Handwerkermesser
It could also be ordered as a part of a special run. I have a Climber and a Scientist both with the fine screwdriver in place of the pen blade and combo tool (respectively).
Post by: povarvor on June 24, 2013, 07:03:04 AM
Quote
The fine screwdriver isn't super common, but it was on more than just two models. Regular production models included:
- Technician
- Technician Plus
- Motorist
- Luxury Motorist
- Handwerkermesser
You mentioned just variations of models that I've mentioned before : )
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I have 10 of them in my collection
Wow :tu: But what sense to keep such a number of same knives? For me personally it's much more interesting to have different pieces. But honestly, I wouldn't refuse to have more Wengers Dynasty Series, for example, or Vic Handymans (I'm using Handyman daily and there is a risk of losing : )
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I have a Climber and a Scientist both with the fine screwdriver in place of the pen blade and combo tool (respectively).
Where did you get it?
Post by: basilio on June 24, 2013, 11:52:53 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Rare-Wenger-Swiss-Army-Knife-Dynasty-Series-King-Arthur-/130934987660?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e7c555b8c
$849.99 is completely stupid.
Post by: povarvor on June 24, 2013, 06:04:34 PM
This Wenger "King Arthur" auction deserves a link on this topic
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Rare-Wenger-Swiss-Army-Knife-Dynasty-Series-King-Arthur-/130934987660?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e7c555b8c
$849.99 is completely stupid.
Holy crap :facepalm:
The funniest thing about that is that this seller recently sold Galahad for $20 (hate myself for missing it)! He even sent me additional pictues of the knife and knife seemed worth even 40-50 bucks, I think...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Wenger-Delemont-Swiss-Army-Knife-Dynasty-Series-Galahad-/130915869141?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D130915869141%26_rdc%3D1&nma=true&si=15JOxjWljRE5zAeBpIGC17svhPk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Post by: jazzbass on June 24, 2013, 06:49:05 PM
You mentioned just variations of models that I've mentioned before : )
I mentioned the five official models that were produced by Victorinox that had the fine screwdriver. If you want to think of them as all the same, go ahead, but it doesn't change the fact that these five were produced as separate models with different names, different catalog entries and different part numbers. Calling them "variations" of the same model is like saying a Farmer is not a separate model from a Pioneer or that a Huntsman is just a Climber variation with a saw. Just because a two knives are listed on the same page in SakWiki doesn't mean they're the same model.
To me a variant of a knife is one that has the same tool set up but with changes in tool design. Like when the mag glass on the Explorer changed from gray plastic/glass to clear plastic. That's a variation. A Motorist and a Cadillac (aka Luxury Motorist)? Different models. Heck - these last two were even sold in completely different product lines (Elinox vs Victorinox).
Wow :tu: But what sense to keep such a number of same knives?What sense is there in any sort of collecting?
They're not the same. Victorinox produced Motorists for 20 years. In that time tools changed and evolved. I've picked up a number of different variants of the Motorist that shows how the knife evolved from the late 1950s into the mid 1970s. In that time the main blade changed 3 times, the Phillips changed 3 times, and the metal file twice, and the awl twice (well, three times if you want to get really technical). Lots of variations. This is what I collect. Some people collect different color alox. I collect model variations that show the evolution of these knives over time. It's what allows me to answer questions like "when was this made".
QuoteI have a Climber and a Scientist both with the fine screwdriver in place of the pen blade and combo tool (respectively).
Where did you get it?
I got both from another collector in Europe.
Post by: povarvor on June 24, 2013, 07:34:24 PM
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In that time the main blade changed 3 times, the Phillips changed 3 times
Yeah, I would gladly get one with nail file on the philipps screwdriver, yesterday the one like this was sold on ebay for $250.
Post by: povarvor on June 24, 2013, 08:04:54 PM
Sold for $630. Nice deal, huh?
Post by: GigaHz on June 24, 2013, 08:27:20 PM
Post by: enki_ck on June 24, 2013, 08:33:38 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Tri-Sided-Display-Case-27-knives-2ft-1987-/251292602950?autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=15JOxjWljRE5zAeBpIGC17svhPk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Sold for $630. Nice deal, huh?
Do we have to guess who bought it? ;)
Post by: povarvor on June 24, 2013, 08:41:30 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Tri-Sided-Display-Case-27-knives-2ft-1987-/251292602950?autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=15JOxjWljRE5zAeBpIGC17svhPk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Sold for $630. Nice deal, huh?
Do we have to guess who bought it? ;)
Doesn't matter who bought it, the thing is that BIN was $850 and now it's sold for 630, althought some guys here were predicting it will sell for price higher than BIN price.
Post by: povarvor on June 24, 2013, 09:02:18 PM
Going to Ukraine.
You were bidding on it?
Post by: GigaHz on June 24, 2013, 09:03:40 PM
Post by: povarvor on June 24, 2013, 09:09:36 PM
Nope, just watching.
Then how do you know it's going to Ukraine? I thought it's possible to notice who is higher bidder only if you were bidding too.
Post by: Espen on June 25, 2013, 12:11:52 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Swiss-Army-Knife-Victorinox-Switzerland-Elinox-Red-Alox-/190861470277
Post by: enki_ck on June 25, 2013, 12:19:01 AM
Post by: ColoSwiss on June 25, 2013, 05:59:08 AM
Optimistic. ::)
The way old alox is going that second one may actually find a pigeon, I mean customer.
After selling a ton of equipment to a novice fisherman, the fishing shop owner was asked if any of that stuff actually caught fish. "Well", he said, "that's the biggest sucker I ever caught". ;)
Post by: rmagralha on June 25, 2013, 02:59:04 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Tri-Sided-Display-Case-27-knives-2ft-1987-/251292602950?autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=15JOxjWljRE5zAeBpIGC17svhPk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Sold for $630. Nice deal, huh?
Do we have to guess who bought it? ;)
I heard that jimmylee is back in town :D
Post by: GigaHz on June 25, 2013, 03:19:14 PM
Post by: povarvor on June 25, 2013, 06:51:31 PM
Post by: povarvor on June 25, 2013, 06:52:45 PM
Post by: GigaHz on June 25, 2013, 06:58:49 PM
Post by: povarvor on June 25, 2013, 07:02:43 PM
I think he is the first to pay over $1000 for a SAK.
Well, some of them worth it. He is member here?
Post by: GigaHz on June 25, 2013, 07:08:35 PM
Post by: povarvor on June 25, 2013, 07:16:05 PM
Post by: Reinier on June 25, 2013, 10:01:57 PM
Post by: GigaHz on June 25, 2013, 10:06:43 PM
Post by: Reinier on June 25, 2013, 10:12:43 PM
Post by: Tyler_ on June 26, 2013, 12:36:30 AM
Post by: povarvor on June 26, 2013, 01:56:29 AM
Post by: rmagralha on June 26, 2013, 06:23:23 AM
Post by: Marius on June 26, 2013, 06:59:12 AM
Sincerely I wish him (or her) the best to enjoy these SAKs.
It's not my money to judge. One can buy a SAK at a 10K or 100K a pop, for one I don't care, good for the seller and same for the buyer if they could do what they wanted.
:cheers:
Post by: povarvor on June 26, 2013, 05:20:57 PM
And he got 598 feedback score being registered in February. So I guess his collection is worth to see. Maybe we guys should unite to ask him to show us what he got? :P
Post by: Syph007 on June 26, 2013, 05:27:35 PM
Post by: Marius on June 26, 2013, 05:42:53 PM
We then could know more of that collection and J.L. can know more about SAKs, discover mods and so on.
Looks the person is already famous around here :D
Post by: povarvor on June 26, 2013, 06:28:56 PM
Who wants to contact J.L. (over the eBay message system, for example) and offer an invite to here?
We then could know more of that collection and J.L. can know more about SAKs, discover mods and so on.
Looks the person is already famous around here :D
I could. But afraid that local traders will get his inbox down sending offers ;)
Post by: jazzbass on June 26, 2013, 08:10:35 PM
Who wants to contact J.L. (over the eBay message system, for example) and offer an invite to here?
We then could know more of that collection and J.L. can know more about SAKs, discover mods and so on.
Looks the person is already famous around here :D
I'd bet good money he's already a lurker here. Some of the knives he's paid good money for are not really rare but are are "Mutlitool.org" famous. IOW, knives that most people wouldn't pay lots of money for unless they read threads here (and pretty much exclusively here) talking about how rare and awesome they are.
When the bulk of the major collectors made the move from the semi-private SOSAK forums to the public Multitool.org forum, prices of SAKs on eBay took off significantly. You didn't really stumble on the SOSAK forum by accident and get sucked in by reading existing posts - you asked to join and had somewhat of a bent for these things already. This forum being public means it shows up in Google searches and draws a bigger crowd - including a new collectors who jump in and feel like they must buy up everything they see on eBay immediately. Prices go up accordingly.
Post by: povarvor on June 26, 2013, 10:23:19 PM
Who wants to contact J.L. (over the eBay message system, for example) and offer an invite to here?
We then could know more of that collection and J.L. can know more about SAKs, discover mods and so on.
Looks the person is already famous around here :D
I'd bet good money he's already a lurker here. Some of the knives he's paid good money for are not really rare but are are "Mutlitool.org" famous. IOW, knives that most people wouldn't pay lots of money for unless they read threads here (and pretty much exclusively here) talking about how rare and awesome they are.
When the bulk of the major collectors made the move from the semi-private SOSAK forums to the public Multitool.org forum, prices of SAKs on eBay took off significantly. You didn't really stumble on the SOSAK forum by accident and get sucked in by reading existing posts - you asked to join and had somewhat of a bent for these things already. This forum being public means it shows up in Google searches and draws a bigger crowd - including a new collectors who jump in and feel like they must buy up everything they see on eBay immediately. Prices go up accordingly.
It's all true, but you forget about one important requirement for those one who want to be a part of this forum: you should speak english at least a little. To my experience not many chineese guys can brag they speak english good enough, and it's caused, first of all by huge linguistic difference and quite low level of learning foreign languages in China. Some people there can't even read chineese. And I'm talking not only about people from villages, the situation in big cities isn't much better. And this is not only about China - a lot of european don't speak english too. The best situation with english speaking guys to my experience in Germany. The worse - in Italy. When I've been there, I was shocked that 20 years old guys can't say even "left" or "right" in english. So even if you're collector and non-english speaking person, it's much easier to learn words like "rare", "collectible", "vintage" and follow these "hints" while collecting knives, than to read forums like this.
Post by: jazzbass on June 26, 2013, 11:30:02 PM
Post by: povarvor on June 27, 2013, 12:09:53 AM
I didn't forget, I just assume Jimmy speaks English. I figure a guy who's spent $35k + in knives from a US based auction site can probably read English. In fact, just to be from China and have the $35k to spend on something like knives means this person is most likely involved in some sort of international business of some sort where English would be a job requirement. He probably speaks English well enough to read this forum.
You're COMPLETELY wrong, thinking that rich person is defenetely english speaking or involved in international business. I can provide you with dozens examples of persons that don't know a single word in english being rich as hell and spending thousands and hundreds of thousands for their hobbies. Oh, come on, let's not go far - look at ukranian president - this idiot is complete ignorant, he been at jail TWISE, he is a typical bandit, that can't fluently speak even ukranian or russian. As for chineese guy, well, I'd assume that he can be for example lord of one of thousands sewing factory in China, and it's not neccessary for him to know english to sell his stuff to any intermediary, that resells it throughout the world. So I wouldn't be such a monosemantic in this matter.
Post by: Mercury on June 27, 2013, 12:51:56 AM
There is no way to know who this person is, but the person clicking "bid now" most definitely speaks english and understands the American dollar. And they obviously have the money to spend. Beyond that, who gives a damn?
Post by: enki_ck on June 27, 2013, 12:58:34 AM
I think we're delving a little deep here and projecting a ton of stuff that's likely not there.
There is no way to know who this person is, but the person clicking "bid now" most definitely speaks english and understands the American dollar. And they obviously have the money to spend. Beyond that, who gives a damn?
+1
What the wise man said. :D
Post by: povarvor on June 27, 2013, 01:01:48 AM
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the person clicking "bid now" most definitely speaks english and understands the American dollar.
As I said before, person's english might be good enough to know what "bid now" is, online translators can be helpful on reading auctions descriptions, but it doesn't mean it's good enough to read this forum. As for "knowing US dollar", well, you don't have to be Einstein to know it :D
Post by: povarvor on June 27, 2013, 01:02:39 AM
Post by: sawman on June 27, 2013, 01:15:37 AM
Post by: PTRSAK on June 27, 2013, 01:33:32 AM
If someone has enough money to go crazy spending on collectible SAKs I am happy for them. My family is low-income but I'm extremely thankful for and proud of the collection I've put together and I appreciate each and every SAK I own. I personally don't care for the jealousy I've detected in this thread.
Yes, some of the speculation in the above posts is bordering on down right defamatory.
Whoever and whatever JL is, or is not, good luck to him and if I had that kind of money to throw around on my hobbies I'd be buying up large too.
Post by: povarvor on June 27, 2013, 01:49:25 AM
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If someone has enough money to go crazy spending on collectible SAKs I am happy for them. My family is low-income but I'm extremely thankful for and proud of the collection I've put together and I appreciate each and every SAK I own. I personally don't care for the jealousy I've detected in this thread.
+100.
Few pages ago I wrote "Envy is a sin, guys". I completely agree that many people here just feel jealous about that guy that can spend thousands for his hobbie. More than that - the most full of bile posts about him has been written in this thread by a guy who sold at least one knife to that chineese. It looks pathetic; like the only way for him to impact jimylee's wealthy is to sell him something for crazy money. I think our new star Jimylee sleeps bad right now - such an attention here :D
Post by: Espen on June 27, 2013, 02:36:30 AM
Post by: jazzbass on June 27, 2013, 04:02:44 AM
Yes, some of the speculation in the above posts is bordering on down right defamatory.
Wow. I hope this isn't directed at me simply because I speculated that this guy understands English and is probably reading this board because he buys lots of stuff from eBay. I'm not sure how thinking someone is multilingual is defamatory.
You're COMPLETELY wrong, thinking that rich person is defenetely english speaking or involved in international business.
Gotcha. Thanks for educating me. You sure seem to know everything about everything.
Post by: povarvor on June 27, 2013, 04:34:10 AM
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this guy understands English and is probably reading this board because he buys lots of stuff from eBay.
1. How are these things connected: buyng on ebay and reading this forum?
2. How do you think, wouldn't he appeared in at least one thread about him, just to say "Guess who!! :mail:" ?
3. Wouldn't he make some conclusions based on what he has read here about himself and slow down a little on buying knives for crazy prices?
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Gotcha. Thanks for educating me. You sure seem to know everything about everything.
I don't know everything. I just know that if someone drives Bently, it doesn't mean that his toilet door at home is pasted over with Oxford degrees.
Post by: Mercury on June 27, 2013, 05:19:44 AM
And no, we have a huge amount of lurkers here, and collectors are under no binding agreement to tell us they are reading our posts, this is the internet and it doesn't get more public than this. I have no delusions that there are probably quite a few people reading here strictly for information on what knives are rare.
Post by: tattoosteve99 on June 27, 2013, 05:37:12 AM
Post by: J-sews on June 27, 2013, 02:19:26 PM
Post by: GigaHz on June 27, 2013, 04:30:54 PM
And :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wenger-Delemont-Swiss-Army-Knife-Made-in-Switzerland-/171066347229?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item27d4594edd
Post by: bmot on June 27, 2013, 04:41:20 PM
I agree with Jazzbass. He may not read English, but i'll bet he uses Google translate.
And :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/W...s&hash=item27d4594edd (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wenger-Delemont-Swiss-Army-Knife-Made-in-Switzerland-/171066347229?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item27d4594edd)
I love how they say "looks old" :rofl:
Post by: jazzbass on June 27, 2013, 06:45:21 PM
Post by: enki_ck on June 27, 2013, 07:27:59 PM
Big long post deleted. Thought better of it, this whole topic should just die.
I agree with most of what was written in it though. :salute:
The last part was a bit worrying though. :( We'll have to come up with something.
Post by: GigaHz on June 27, 2013, 07:30:37 PM
Big long post deleted. Thought better of it, this whole topic should just die.
Amen :salute:
Post by: povarvor on June 27, 2013, 07:34:20 PM
Big long post deleted. Thought better of it, this whole topic should just die.
It shouldn't die, it's good. It should just to got back to posting crazy listings and having fun of it.
Post by: povarvor on June 27, 2013, 07:36:38 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Wenger-Swiss-Army-Knife-Knife-molded-Display-Case-10-knives-/251292625525?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=15JOxjWljRE5zAeBpIGC17svhPk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
became:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Wenger-Swiss-Army-Knife-Knife-molded-Display-Case-10-knives-/251296349984?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a826dff20
Post by: sawman on June 27, 2013, 09:14:53 PM
I agree. I think it's cool to be notified of the pricier SAKs but don't like when it gets out of hand.Big long post deleted. Thought better of it, this whole topic should just die.
It shouldn't die, it's good. It should just to got back to posting crazy listings and having fun of it.
Post by: ColoSwiss on June 27, 2013, 10:14:34 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Victorinox-two-bladed-very-old-knife-Fair-cond-GREAT-collectable-/221246848717?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item338356fecd
Post by: bmot on June 27, 2013, 10:27:20 PM
:facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/A...smamp#hash=item338356fecd (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Victorinox-two-bladed-very-old-knife-Fair-cond-GREAT-collectable-/221246848717?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item338356fecd)
Apart from being Vic or not... Fair condition? Really?
Post by: GigaHz on June 27, 2013, 11:19:12 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Swiss-Army-Pocket-Folding-Tool-Knife-8-Function-/151072215695?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item232c9b128f
:facepalm:
Post by: enki_ck on June 27, 2013, 11:27:17 PM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Swiss-Army-Pocket-Folding-Tool-Knife-8-Function-/151072215695?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item232c9b128f
:facepalm:
I added that one to the fakes thread. :salute:
Post by: stressmaster5000 on June 27, 2013, 11:33:35 PM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Swiss-Army-Pocket-Folding-Tool-Knife-8-Function-/151072215695?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item232c9b128f
:facepalm:
I added that one to the fakes thread. :salute:
Checked it out and technically that one can not be reported as it has no image of a Victorinox logo or the name either. At least they do not say its Victorinox or Wenger. :-\
Post by: PTRSAK on June 28, 2013, 02:41:30 AM
Yes, some of the speculation in the above posts is bordering on down right defamatory.
Wow. I hope this isn't directed at me simply because I speculated that this guy understands English and is probably reading this board because he buys lots of stuff from eBay. I'm not sure how thinking someone is multilingual is defamatory.
hell no, nothing you said.
anyway, all that rubbish derailed this poor thread more that any other I've seen in a long time...
let's just get back to the crazy stuff..
(http://en.wordans.com/wvc-1324694777/wordansfiles/images/2011/12/23/114174/114174_340.jpg)
Post by: GigaHz on June 28, 2013, 02:46:19 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Tinker-Small-with-Custom-Sheoak-handles-/171062861239?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item27d4241db7
Pulling your leg.
Post by: povarvor on June 28, 2013, 02:54:09 AM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Tinker-Small-with-Custom-Sheoak-handles-/171062861239?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item27d4241db7
Pulling your leg.
What is so unnormal about this listing?
Post by: PTRSAK on June 28, 2013, 02:57:28 AM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Tinker-Small-with-Custom-Sheoak-handles-/171062861239?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item27d4241db7
Pulling your leg.
What is so unnormal about this listing?
HAHA... he's just having a :pok: at me :rofl:
EDIT:... okay, the description may be a little "flowery" but it's called MARKETING. ;)
I've been selling on "the Bay" for long enough to have figured out that lots of nice big pictures and long detailed description, coupled with ending the listing "after dinner-time" on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening gets the best return.
Post by: povarvor on June 28, 2013, 03:08:27 AM
:ahhh
Post by: GigaHz on June 28, 2013, 03:16:01 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321152695384?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649
Post by: Marius on June 28, 2013, 04:56:51 AM
Post by: ColoSwiss on June 28, 2013, 05:56:58 AM
:facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/A...smamp#hash=item338356fecd (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Victorinox-two-bladed-very-old-knife-Fair-cond-GREAT-collectable-/221246848717?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item338356fecd)
Apart from being Vic or not... Fair condition? Really?
Definitely not Victorinox. Some old cheapie with shell (hollow stamped) bolsters.
Post by: GigaHz on June 28, 2013, 11:25:01 AM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321152695384?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649
It is not for sale. I had to price it outrageous to make sure it doesn't sell. I wanted to see how many looks I could get. It got 40 in about 8 hours.
Post by: Shalom on June 28, 2013, 01:50:20 PM
:ahhhOpened the link and it says at the top "This listing was ended by the seller
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321152695384?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649
because the item is no longer available."
Guess that makes it rare :D
Post by: Marius on June 28, 2013, 02:14:12 PM
It is not for sale. I had to price it outrageous to make sure it doesn't sell. I wanted to see how many looks I could get. It got 40 in about 8 hours.
Got it. Sorry :D So it was bait for us! Only 40 in 8 hours seems a bit low.
:cheers:
Post by: Espen on June 28, 2013, 04:40:05 PM
But, but it's red?:facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/A...smamp#hash=item338356fecd (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Victorinox-two-bladed-very-old-knife-Fair-cond-GREAT-collectable-/221246848717?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item338356fecd)
Apart from being Vic or not... Fair condition? Really?
Definitely not Victorinox. Some old cheapie with shell (hollow stamped) bolsters.
Post by: povarvor on June 28, 2013, 05:12:14 PM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321152695384?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649
It is not for sale. I had to price it outrageous to make sure it doesn't sell. I wanted to see how many looks I could get. It got 40 in about 8 hours.
Of course :D Or maybe you just have been waiting for jimylee to buy another one knife from you for a wild price :whistle:
Post by: ColoSwiss on June 29, 2013, 12:16:18 AM
Post by: enki_ck on June 29, 2013, 12:28:31 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-Victoria-Classic-14k-gold-very-rare-folding-knife-/300923066218?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=hnfCM3%252B2RSREUmwEcZ%252BmoGiYT%252BM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Wow, that one went a bit high. :o
Post by: Marius on June 29, 2013, 03:59:58 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-Victoria-Classic-14k-gold-very-rare-folding-knife-/300923066218?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=hnfCM3%252B2RSREUmwEcZ%252BmoGiYT%252BM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Wow, that one went a bit high. :o
On a serious note, any idea what would be a reasonable price for this SAK today? Victoria stamped, 14k scales (I assume thin same as the stainless Broker scales, so not really much weight). Interesting that for such a piece the weight was not specified and there were no photos to show the thickness of the SAK and its handles, or details how they wrap around the exterior (assumed) aluminium liners.
Post by: enki_ck on June 29, 2013, 08:02:28 PM
Never seen a Classic go for this much money. I know that the current Vic Classic with a 1 gram ingot goes for $100 at most places but I haven't seen one like this Victoria for sale in a long time, not that I remember at least. As said before, it's worth how much someone is prepared to pay for it. :D
Post by: Reinier on June 29, 2013, 08:15:59 PM
But on the other hand, if it were a 74mm one like this:
(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=894&scalesize=o)
I would have placed a rather high bid, I guess...
Post by: Reinier on June 29, 2013, 08:16:52 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221246839523
Post by: ColoSwiss on June 29, 2013, 10:34:29 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wenger-16930-Swiss-Army-Knife-/390618853527?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5af2b2b097
Post by: GigaHz on June 29, 2013, 10:45:11 PM
Post by: Roll360 on June 30, 2013, 05:14:26 AM
This seems crazy to me.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PATEK-PHILIPPE-Pocket-Knife-by-Wenger-Watchmaker-Watchopener-Tool-/130938123484?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e7c8534dc
Post by: Reinier on June 30, 2013, 08:39:26 AM
Yes that's a bit much. But it's a Patek, right? :ahhh
Post by: ColoSwiss on June 30, 2013, 11:57:09 PM
This is my first post so Hello to everyone :D
This seems crazy to me.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PATEK-PHILIPPE-Pocket-Knife-by-Wenger-Watchmaker-Watchopener-Tool-/130938123484?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e7c8534dc
Hi Roll, Welcome to the forum! :cheers:
The watch case knives generally go for $15-$30, with the Rolex ones going for substantially more. However that puts even the Rolex ones to shame.
Post by: Blade runner on July 01, 2013, 02:54:22 AM
Look at the pictures, :rofl: is a very sharp knife :rofl:
Post by: enki_ck on July 01, 2013, 03:03:39 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-W-EMBOSSED-OLD-FASHIONED-CAR-ON-IT-/321154638981?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4ac64ee485
Look at the pictures, :rofl: is a very sharp knife :rofl:
:D
Nice Grand Prix though. Good luck to them with the sale. :cheers:
Post by: J-sews on July 01, 2013, 03:25:21 AM
Post by: Reinier on July 01, 2013, 05:45:30 AM
:D
Post by: Roll360 on July 01, 2013, 07:45:39 AM
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-/271231366696?pt=AU_Sport_Camping_Hiking_Tools&hash=item3f26a63628
Post by: Reinier on July 01, 2013, 08:08:50 AM
Post by: Roll360 on July 01, 2013, 08:17:23 AM
That one should be in the fake thread if it isn't already there. Box looks nice :)
I didn't know there was a fake thread. I'm off to have a look, cheers Reinier. :tu:
Post by: PTRSAK on July 01, 2013, 09:26:44 AM
Nice Victorinox box but it's a shame about the knife.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-/271231366696?pt=AU_Sport_Camping_Hiking_Tools&hash=item3f26a63628
Uggh... that earns a report.
Post by: GigaHz on July 02, 2013, 12:16:45 AM
What did the last one go for?
Post by: jazzbass on July 02, 2013, 01:28:56 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-2011-Damascus-Limited-Edition-/261239129694?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3cd310c65e
What did the last one go for?
$257.50
It's the Damascus Pioneers bringing the big money, not the Climbers (unfortunately, as I bought the latter, not the former).
Post by: Kid33 on July 03, 2013, 12:04:40 AM
Post by: PTRSAK on July 03, 2013, 01:26:28 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/victorinox-swiss-army-knifes-140-pcs-wholesale-deal-including-nice-showcase-/281128355063?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item41748e44f7
Damn... I could just see that standing in the corner of my living room..
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/victorinox-swiss-army-knifes-140-pcs-wholesale-deal-including-nice-showcase-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/bUwAAMXQQtNRzcG3/$T2eC16ZHJIkE9qU3k6PUBRzcG2q2uw~~60_57.JPG)
Post by: povarvor on July 08, 2013, 12:27:19 AM
Just wondering... worth more than 70 bucks? Although I've never seen jubilee edition of this model...
Post by: ColoSwiss on July 08, 2013, 03:29:12 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-84mm-Waiter-Special-Black-Edition-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Rare-/141007884960?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20d4b992a0
Just wondering... worth more than 70 bucks? Although I've never seen jubilee edition of this model...
The only ones I'd seen were the Spartan and Huntsman. Looks like it may have been a special run.
http://www.papeleriadebod.es/victorinox/waiter_emblema.html
Looks like this shop has several special editions.
http://www.papeleriadebod.es/victorinox/classic_sd_edicion_especial_gitana.html
Post by: Kid33 on July 08, 2013, 06:21:10 AM
Post by: crackout on July 08, 2013, 08:17:13 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Victorinox-VTG-84mm-Voyageur-Swiss-Army-Knife-0-1500-20-Red-Ribbed-Alox-NOS-/261241779936?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3cd33936e0
DAT CONDITION! :o
Post by: meanx on July 08, 2013, 08:18:31 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-84mm-Waiter-Special-Black-Edition-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Rare-/141007884960?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20d4b992a0
Just wondering... worth more than 70 bucks? Although I've never seen jubilee edition of this model...
The waiter was one of a Limited run of 4 knives called the Logo Series LTD in South Africa,they came out in May 2010, 2 weeks ago there were still some available, I just checked now and they seem to be sold out. The 4 knives were 91mm Climber ,84mm Tinker, Waiter and a Classic
(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa226/MeanX101/LogoSeriesLTD_zps4d7b36e8.jpg) (http://s203.photobucket.com/user/MeanX101/media/LogoSeriesLTD_zps4d7b36e8.jpg.html)
Post by: ColoSwiss on July 08, 2013, 09:39:06 AM
Also have a similar Classic buried away somewhere; it's number is 0.6223.501.
Post by: enki_ck on July 08, 2013, 12:21:03 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Victorinox-VTG-84mm-Voyageur-Swiss-Army-Knife-0-1500-20-Red-Ribbed-Alox-NOS-/261241779936?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3cd33936e0
DAT CONDITION! :o
Good luck with the sale, inky. :cheers:
Post by: marduk on July 08, 2013, 03:07:37 PM
It appears that Vic issued 2 sets of black editions, one for the French & another for the South African markets and it appears they may have mixed up the Spartans, Huntsman, & Climbers when shipping the knives to the two markets.
Also, Vic is now marketing the Classic SD Black Edition separately w/clam shell packaging.
Post by: Reinier on July 08, 2013, 06:35:10 PM
Post by: victor7000 on July 08, 2013, 08:48:57 PM
Climber
http://www.filofiel.com/tiendaonline/victorinox-black-edition-climber-1370303-p-5632.html
Spartan
http://www.filofiel.com/tiendaonline/victorinox-black-edition-spartan-1360303-p-5561.html
Huntsman
http://www.filofiel.com/tiendaonline/victorinox-black-edition-huntsman-1371303-p-5558.html
Post by: Reinier on July 08, 2013, 09:49:42 PM
Post by: ColoSwiss on July 09, 2013, 12:44:54 AM
In regard to the Black Edition of the Jubilee Logo, Vic's blog of January 8, 2010 calls it the "Black Edition" exclusively for the French market. It shows 4 knives, Classic SD, Waiter, Spartan, & Climber but in the accompanying description it states: Classic SD, Waiter, Spartan, & HUNTSMAN. Vic also produced a special run of the "Black Edition" for the South African market: Classic SD (0.6223.3LTD), Waiter (0.3303.3LTD), Small Tinker (0.4603.3LTD) & (Climber (1.3703.3LTD). The Vic numbers are printed on the respective boxes.
It appears that Vic issued 2 sets of black editions, one for the French & another for the South African markets and it appears they may have mixed up the Spartans, Huntsman, & Climbers when shipping the knives to the two markets.
Also, Vic is now marketing the Classic SD Black Edition separately w/clam shell packaging.
Thanks for the info. :salute:
Picked up mine in Brussels, Belgium, so they may have been interpreting 'France' rather loosely.
Post by: basilio on July 09, 2013, 11:34:34 AM
I'm thinking about giving Reinier few sak's to sell for me :D
Well done, my friend! :tu:
Post by: Reinier on July 09, 2013, 03:14:33 PM
Post by: PTRSAK on July 10, 2013, 12:14:32 AM
Post by: ColoSwiss on July 10, 2013, 12:28:59 AM
:facepalm: http://www.ebay.com/itm/300929895153?
VGC = Very Grotty Condition?
Post by: GigaHz on July 10, 2013, 11:28:24 AM
:ahhh
Post by: enki_ck on July 10, 2013, 02:09:18 PM
:facepalm: http://www.ebay.com/itm/300929895153?
VGC = Very Grotty Condition?
:o
Really? :rofl:
Post by: GigaHz on July 13, 2013, 09:36:30 AM
Post by: PTRSAK on July 14, 2013, 12:09:12 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Tiffany-Co-925-Sterling-Silver-Streamerica-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-/121142760905?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1c34abd5c9
When you consider that silver is only about $20 an ounce, those Tiffany knives are beyond crazy.
Post by: dks on July 14, 2013, 06:43:48 AM
tapa stinks
Post by: ColoSwiss on July 20, 2013, 05:41:25 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-SteeledgeArrow-LLC-Lockblade-Pocket-Knife-Of-ARROW-Swiss-Army-Knife-Fame-/231019180328
Post by: Mattexian on July 22, 2013, 06:27:06 PM
Space Shuttle SAKs, claims broken blade tips on one (and looks like some heavy sharpening to me, by how skinny the blade is!), and gunked up backsprings and missing tweezers and scissors spring on the other. (I'm noticing the keyrings missing from both, and tweezers missing from the first too.)
Crazy dude wants $500 for both! :facepalm:
I'm inclined to offer $50 for both, as they're worth $100 each in good condition (by my reckoning; that seems to be the going average price for one), but he's not even trying to clean them up or get them repaired, and I'm more than a little suspect since he can't fan the blades out to show how bad or good the rest of them are. (Or if they're really Space Shuttle models at all!)
Matt in Texas
Post by: GigaHz on July 22, 2013, 06:29:44 PM
Post by: Syph007 on July 22, 2013, 10:35:34 PM
Post by: Mattexian on July 24, 2013, 09:32:10 PM
Matt in Texas
Post by: ColoSwiss on July 25, 2013, 04:04:10 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271242353244?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: stressmaster5000 on July 25, 2013, 06:27:42 AM
Delusions of grandeur.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271242353244?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I think they are going by the JC Penney sales principle; jack the price way up and then put it on sale to make folks think they are getting a bargain. :pok: :pok:
Post by: enki_ck on July 25, 2013, 07:14:04 PM
Delusions of grandeur.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271242353244?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I think they are going by the JC Penney sales principle; jack the price way up and then put it on sale to make folks think they are getting a bargain. :pok: :pok:
I think this one's been relisted a few times already at the same price. Also a MOP Director from the same seller.
Post by: Reinier on July 25, 2013, 11:00:01 PM
Post by: GigaHz on July 25, 2013, 11:01:36 PM
Post by: enki_ck on July 25, 2013, 11:12:37 PM
Post by: Bruce909 on July 26, 2013, 02:01:37 AM
Post by: stressmaster5000 on July 26, 2013, 09:39:23 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Vagabond-Classic-SD-Orange-2-25-lot-2-/271243944391
Post by: bmot on July 26, 2013, 09:40:50 PM
Wow! :o :o Orange must be the new GOLD!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/V...-2-25-lot-2-/271243944391 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Vagabond-Classic-SD-Orange-2-25-lot-2-/271243944391)
Looks awesome, though :) Not that I'd give that kind of money for it, of course! :ahhh
Post by: Blade runner on July 27, 2013, 09:20:03 PM
Now this one is kind of funny, making beleave two bidders are figting to get this " very rare soldier 08". :rofl:
Post by: ColoSwiss on July 29, 2013, 03:28:04 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231020308351?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: PTRSAK on August 02, 2013, 12:13:27 AM
So my NIB one must be worth a fortune ::)
Post by: stealth007s on August 02, 2013, 05:41:16 AM
Post by: Rs217 on August 02, 2013, 06:34:16 AM
Yikes!
Post by: Reinier on August 02, 2013, 09:53:48 AM
Post by: ICanFixThat on August 02, 2013, 12:57:41 PM
Post by: Rs217 on August 02, 2013, 03:19:40 PM
Ya the Squadron Set does not qualify as crazy for this thread as that's pretty much the going rate. At one time they could be had for just under $500. If you shop around internationally I think you can get a slightly better deal. I'm waiting to get a better deal, but I'm not expecting it to happen.
I guess I didn't have an idea of how expensive that stuff is!
Post by: detron on August 02, 2013, 04:02:47 PM
Post by: basilio on August 02, 2013, 06:15:15 PM
Post by: povarvor on August 05, 2013, 01:10:18 AM
:ahhh
Post by: stressmaster5000 on August 05, 2013, 01:25:27 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-discontinued-model-Wenger-SwissGrip-WengerGrip-knife-multitooll-/290955811022?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43be5158ceActually I heard the red Swiss Grip is much harder to find than the black one and NIB so maybe $200 is not that far off?
:ahhh
Post by: ColoSwiss on August 11, 2013, 11:20:11 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261262243309?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: ICanFixThat on August 12, 2013, 01:11:27 AM
This is actually stainless steel and sells new for about $35.Hopefully no one falls for that. It's in rough enough shape I don't think anyone would drop $125 on it anyway. I sent them a message, but they will probably ignore it like most sellers do, but I figger if a buyer files a complaint at least there is something in the record.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261262243309?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: Rs217 on August 12, 2013, 03:37:21 AM
http://www.amazon.com/Selected-Mechanic-Boy-Scout-Victorinox/dp/B007H26A9Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1376271358&sr=1-1
Post by: detron on August 12, 2013, 04:03:49 AM
$10,008.97 for a Mechanic? Is that right?
http://www.amazon.com/Selected-Mechanic-Boy-Scout-Victorinox/dp/B007H26A9Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1376271358&sr=1-1
Plus $4.99 shipping! :facepalm:
Post by: marduk on August 12, 2013, 03:05:13 PM
Post by: bmot on August 12, 2013, 03:47:03 PM
I read somewhere that one seller wrote he had no intention of selling at this ridiculous price. In fact, it was to discourage buyers for one reason or another. I don't remember his explanation for this but at the time it did sound somewhat reasonable.
I think that was on Ebay. Sellers sometimes put up a ridiculously high price for an item that's out of stock, so they don't have to list it as '0 left', and don't have to start a new advertisement. Don't know if it works like that for Amazon too, though.
Post by: ColoSwiss on August 13, 2013, 12:17:49 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111142771938?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: enki_ck on August 13, 2013, 12:37:10 AM
Very good condition? I don't think so.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111142771938?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
:facepalm:
Every single tool on that thing is either broken or sharpened to the extreme. :ahhh What are these folks thinking?
Post by: sawman on August 15, 2013, 08:52:10 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-53929-SOLDIER-08-SILVER-ALOX-Multi-Tool-/161085892829?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item258177a8dd
Post by: Blade runner on August 15, 2013, 10:56:32 PM
'08 Soldier ..... ::)After 3 weeks, hope the seller make out something wrong about the post.....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-53929-SOLDIER-08-SILVER-ALOX-Multi-Tool-/161085892829?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item258177a8dd
Post by: Yadda on August 15, 2013, 11:21:50 PM
'08 Soldier ..... ::)After 3 weeks, hope the seller make out something wrong about the post.....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-53929-SOLDIER-08-SILVER-ALOX-Multi-Tool-/161085892829?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item258177a8dd
You've missed the point entirely. The value is the "free" shipping!
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: lowtech on August 21, 2013, 10:26:18 PM
http://www.ebay.de/itm/200954091753?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2649
Post by: sawman on August 23, 2013, 11:42:45 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-125th-Anniversary-Cybertool-/121163659896?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1c35eaba78
Post by: ColoSwiss on August 31, 2013, 10:26:44 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wenger-Swiss-Gear-Giant-Knife-/251329286696?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a84649228
Post by: Marius on September 01, 2013, 01:03:49 AM
"Product Details
Designed to fit the contours of the human hand perfectly which creates a firmer grip and makes every knife safer and more precise
Features:
Giant collection
"
:rofl:
Post by: Jothra on September 01, 2013, 01:44:10 AM
Quote:I have pretty big hands...
"Product Details
Designed to fit the contours of the human hand perfectly which creates a firmer grip and makes every knife safer and more precise
Features:
Giant collection
"
Post by: stealth007s on September 01, 2013, 01:48:17 AM
Quote:
"Product Details
Designed to fit the contours of the human hand perfectly which creates a firmer grip and makes every knife safer and more precise
Features:
Giant collection
"
:rofl:
I have to admit that this one really made me laugh (out loud) :rofl:
Post by: stressmaster5000 on September 19, 2013, 08:02:22 PM
Post by: gardenvalley on September 19, 2013, 11:54:35 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-SWISS-ARMY-Knife-Multi-5-Tool-Officer-Suisse-Champ-RED-/261290007185?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:3160
The seller`s username is "helldoiknow". How apt.
Post by: ColoSwiss on September 19, 2013, 11:58:19 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-SWISS-ARMY-Knife-Multi-5-Tool-Officer-Suisse-Champ-RED-/261290007185?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:3160
That's the rustiest 'stainless' I've seen in a long while.
Post by: comis on September 20, 2013, 05:46:01 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-SWISS-ARMY-Knife-Multi-5-Tool-Officer-Suisse-Champ-RED-/261290007185?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:3160
That's the rustiest 'stainless' I've seen in a long while.
Wooo... I have seen this one, and I thought to myself, hmmm, that's funny the blade is transparent, and it must be a bad picture. It didn't occur to me the blade could be so rusted. Never seen one like this. :ahhh
Post by: lowtech on September 20, 2013, 08:43:14 AM
Wonder how this might have looked when new.
Post by: crackout on September 25, 2013, 03:55:46 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vintage-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pre-1973-Red-84mm-Golfer-/141071379616
Post by: jazzbass on September 25, 2013, 04:07:30 PM
Oh wow, I never saw one of these super old 84mm Golfers with a small blade instead of the combo tool. :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vintage-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pre-1973-Red-84mm-Golfer-/141071379616
They're not super common, but they're out there. The ones that I've seen are made from about 1972 - 1978. Like a lot of models, there's nothing special about the tool configuration - Victorinox could have started making them in the 1930s, but you really don't see them show up (either in auction sales or in catalogs) until the early 1970s. My thought, which is 100% pure speculation, is that in the early 1970s Victorinox made a decision to start phasing out the long nail file (the Champion LNF and Huntsman LNF both essentially disappear around 1973), and that's when this model was born. The Golfer LNF is still around into the mid 1980s, but the bulk of Golfer production switches to the non-LNF versions in the early 1970s. As a result, you get this model until the introduction of the combo tool in 1978 or so.
Post by: condcup on September 26, 2013, 11:07:48 PM
Any info on this Nato 108mm GAK, is that crazy ultra rare, tempting. :drool:
Post by: enki_ck on September 26, 2013, 11:14:53 PM
Post by: GigaHz on September 30, 2013, 07:48:39 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-HOFFRITZ-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-/200969343947?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2ecab4d3cb
Post by: ColoSwiss on October 10, 2013, 11:27:34 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-W-Leather-Sheath-/290989991670?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43c05ae6f6
Post by: victor7000 on October 10, 2013, 11:30:49 PM
No damage?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-HOFFRITZ-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-/200969343947?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2ecab4d3cb
:rofl: :rofl:
Post by: Herman on October 14, 2013, 12:38:29 AM
A 2010 Pioneer Damascus was sold for CHF 1.210 (= € 980 = $ 1.329) on ricardo.ch.
1200 was the minimum price, so 2 bidders for it. :o
Post by: Reinier on October 18, 2013, 02:51:05 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390677288268
Post by: GigaHz on October 18, 2013, 03:00:02 PM
Post by: Reinier on October 18, 2013, 03:03:48 PM
:facepalm:
I mean, how can a CyberTool be vintage?
Post by: pfrsantos on October 18, 2013, 05:13:45 PM
But this one is VINTAGE!
:facepalm:
I mean, how can a CyberTool be vintage?
I see, someone has been taken adVINTAGE of...
:twak:
Post by: sawman on October 18, 2013, 05:16:33 PM
Post by: Thunderpants on October 18, 2013, 11:44:05 PM
Or maybe it's just a scummy attempt at selling a penknife for a ridiculous amount of money...
Post by: 396988 on October 18, 2013, 11:53:19 PM
.....the legendary Apple Cybertool sent back in time by Stephen Hawking .....Yes, yes it is. :rofl:
Post by: sawman on October 25, 2013, 06:12:59 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Limited-Edition-2010-Damascus-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-/321234703967?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4acb14965f
Post by: Reinier on October 25, 2013, 06:15:29 PM
BTW they copied the description of one of my auctions :think:
Post by: microbe on October 25, 2013, 07:07:11 PM
Post by: Marius on October 25, 2013, 07:12:17 PM
I'm pretty sure there was a Buy It Now price ($1000) before but not anymore?
BTW they copied the description of one of my auctions :think:
Yes, I also saw it BIN at $1000. The BIN disappeared when the first bid was made.
Some people use to copy and steal all the time.... At least they did not steal your photos, I hope.
Post by: enki_ck on October 25, 2013, 07:51:12 PM
I'm pretty sure there was a Buy It Now price ($1000) before but not anymore?
BTW they copied the description of one of my auctions :think:
Yes, I also saw it BIN at $1000. The BIN disappeared when the first bid was made.
Some people use to copy and steal all the time.... At least they did not steal your photos, I hope.
I think that's an option when listing an auction. You can pay the BIN or bid, but as soon as the first bid is in, the BIN option isn't available anymore.
Post by: enki_ck on October 25, 2013, 07:52:07 PM
I read some companies raise the price to a crazy amount when they are out of stock, so they keep the listing going until fresh stock arrives, and then they put the prices back to normal again. Could be an urban legend though?
No urban legend, lots of reports of that practice in this thread.
Post by: sticktodrum on October 25, 2013, 08:34:18 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300997293808
Post by: gregozedobe on October 26, 2013, 06:21:58 AM
I think that's an option when listing an auction. You can pay the BIN or bid, but as soon as the first bid is in, the BIN option isn't available anymore.
That would explain why I sometimes get emails from eBay about tools which show a BIN price, but when I go to the actual listing on eBay the BIN is nowhere to be seen (usually when I want to use the BIN option because I expect the bids to go higher than the BIN :( )
Post by: CanadianLMfan on October 26, 2013, 03:22:02 PM
Still there...and not budging:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300997293808
It doesn't ship to Canada!!! I don't really care.
Here we go again...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Limited-Edition-2010-Damascus-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-/321234703967?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4acb14965f
The Damascus looks nice! I can get the normal black one for $29.99.
Post by: sticktodrum on November 03, 2013, 01:50:16 PM
:facepalm:
Post by: Thunderpants on November 03, 2013, 02:08:33 PM
Post by: enki_ck on November 03, 2013, 02:14:34 PM
Post by: sawman on November 03, 2013, 04:43:45 PM
Post by: burnside on November 03, 2013, 07:41:36 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171160077778?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
:facepalm:
I suppose it's for the collectors.
Post by: enki_ck on November 03, 2013, 07:58:32 PM
This one get pointed out yet?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171160077778?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/171160077778?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
:facepalm:
I suppose it's for the collectors.
They went up on price very fast.
Post by: sticktodrum on November 03, 2013, 08:07:36 PM
Post by: burnside on November 07, 2013, 02:58:23 PM
Yep. I'm waiting to see what that black ice goes for... *nefarious grin*
The black ice trekker sold for $355.00 plus $8 shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171160077778?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Post by: burnside on November 07, 2013, 03:01:01 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-2011-Damascus-Climber-Limited-Edition-/321244332489?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4acba781c9
lol... :facepalm:
Post by: Blade runner on November 07, 2013, 05:30:29 PM
Post by: Marius on November 07, 2013, 06:20:18 PM
Post by: Blade runner on November 07, 2013, 07:15:51 PM
The earlier one was a Pioneer, this is a Climber.Ok.
Post by: PTRSAK on November 07, 2013, 10:07:39 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141107013892?
Post by: stealth007s on November 11, 2013, 12:23:14 AM
Maybe not so crazy except that I have one as good as this that I picked it up in a multi knife lot and after selling the ones I didn't want it has cost me about $10. So it's pretty crazy to me :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141107013892?
But it's RARE :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: jaydar on November 11, 2013, 12:45:08 AM
Maybe not so crazy except that I have one as good as this that I picked it up in a multi knife lot and after selling the ones I didn't want it has cost me about $10. So it's pretty crazy to me :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141107013892?
Pretty rare knife not many old pioneers about , and after all this is pretty much the first of the 93mm alox saying that I did find a silver one the other day :)
Post by: condcup on November 11, 2013, 03:02:38 AM
Maybe not so crazy except that I have one as good as this that I picked it up in a multi knife lot and after selling the ones I didn't want it has cost me about $10. So it's pretty crazy to me :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141107013892?
There was one just like that with a Fischer stamp, the knife pretty used, I guess that pretty rare too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231077962232?
Post by: PTRSAK on November 11, 2013, 09:04:21 AM
Maybe not so crazy except that I have one as good as this that I picked it up in a multi knife lot and after selling the ones I didn't want it has cost me about $10. So it's pretty crazy to me :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141107013892?
Okay, so it did end up a bit crazy...
Now I have an uncontrollable urge to get the old girl out and have a fondle. :facepalm:
(http://forum.multitool.org/swiss-forum/crazy/?action=dlattach;attach=87153;image)
Post by: condcup on November 11, 2013, 01:07:04 PM
Maybe not so crazy except that I have one as good as this that I picked it up in a multi knife lot and after selling the ones I didn't want it has cost me about $10. So it's pretty crazy to me :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141107013892?
There was one just like that with a Fischer stamp, the knife pretty used, I guess that pretty rare too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231077962232?
Yea, you're right that does seem a bit crazy... maybe you should sell yours as well. >:D
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/E627BD1D-0B3A-469A-8F06-1834D0894B66-217-0000002E4058A793_zps515b400e.jpg)
Post by: CanadianLMfan on November 11, 2013, 01:42:42 PM
Post by: CanadianLMfan on November 11, 2013, 01:43:04 PM
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NTSA-VERY-RARE-VICTORINOX-DELUXE-CLIMBER-SWISS-ARMY-MULTI-TOOL-KNIFE-/380716432761?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item58a477bd79
But it is fairly rare though.
Post by: Marius on November 11, 2013, 09:00:56 PM
:td:
Post by: burnside on November 11, 2013, 09:09:36 PM
Myself I do not want to buy seized knives and SAKs. That was somebody's EDC, stolen and now is being sold for profit.I agree. It's a shady business. :td:
:td:
Post by: burnside on November 11, 2013, 09:15:22 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-VICTORINOX-BLACK-ICE-Trailmaster-Trekker-knife-LIMITED-EDITION-NIB-/331061281444?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d14ca42a4
Post by: sawman on November 11, 2013, 09:18:33 PM
Another Black Ice Trailmaster...They should be in cuffs for charging that kind of price :rant:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-VICTORINOX-BLACK-ICE-Trailmaster-Trekker-knife-LIMITED-EDITION-NIB-/331061281444?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d14ca42a4
Post by: enki_ck on November 11, 2013, 09:28:39 PM
Another Black Ice Trailmaster...They should be in cuffs for charging that kind of price :rant:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-VICTORINOX-BLACK-ICE-Trailmaster-Trekker-knife-LIMITED-EDITION-NIB-/331061281444?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d14ca42a4
The sellers aren't charging that price. It's an auction and the bidders determine the price. :D
Post by: condcup on November 11, 2013, 09:34:09 PM
Another Black Ice Trailmaster...They should be in cuffs for charging that kind of price :rant:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-VICTORINOX-BLACK-ICE-Trailmaster-Trekker-knife-LIMITED-EDITION-NIB-/331061281444?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d14ca42a4
Is there anything wrong with this auction, the starting price bidding at $0.99? :think: It's "One of the already sold out limited edition of 1000 pcs worldwide". :whistle:
Post by: condcup on November 11, 2013, 10:02:41 PM
Myself I do not want to buy seized knives and SAKs. That was somebody's EDC, stolen and now is being sold for profit.
:td:
Currently, there's some really nice SAKs for sale, tempting. :drool:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/sigsal/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
Post by: Marius on November 11, 2013, 10:15:37 PM
Myself I do not want to buy seized knives and SAKs. That was somebody's EDC, stolen and now is being sold for profit.
:td:
Currently, there's some really nice SAKs for sale, tempting. :drool:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/sigsal/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
This particular seller does not sell seized SAKs.
Post by: PTRSAK on November 11, 2013, 10:29:20 PM
Myself I do not want to buy seized knives and SAKs. That was somebody's EDC, stolen and now is being sold for profit.
:td:
I look at it this way. In 90something percent of cases people should be aware you cant take a knife onto a flight these days.
Okay sometimes one might forget the "Always" EDC item, especially if it's a bag carry tool. But rules is rules and you're just gonna have to suck it up when they take it off you.
NOW, I'd rather see someone get that knife/MT at a bargain price than the other option of it being destroyed.
Of course the best option would be if "they" could provide people with the option of dropping that item into a bubble pack mailer and paying the postage for it to be mailed to their home address. No knife on the plane, no "stolen" tool and a reminder for the passenger to not do it next time.
Post by: condcup on November 11, 2013, 10:39:36 PM
Myself I do not want to buy seized knives and SAKs. That was somebody's EDC, stolen and now is being sold for profit.
:td:
Currently, there's some really nice SAKs for sale, tempting. :drool:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/sigsal/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
This particular seller does not sell seized SAKs.
:twak:
Post by: Marius on November 12, 2013, 12:38:52 AM
Myself I do not want to buy seized knives and SAKs. That was somebody's EDC, stolen and now is being sold for profit.
:td:
Currently, there's some really nice SAKs for sale, tempting. :drool:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/sigsal/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
This particular seller does not sell seized SAKs.
:twak:
So then why quoted me?
:megaslap:
Post by: stealth007s on November 12, 2013, 07:57:44 AM
I look at it this way. In 90something percent of cases people should be aware you cant take a knife onto a flight these days.
Okay sometimes one might forget the "Always" EDC item, especially if it's a bag carry tool. But rules is rules and you're just gonna have to suck it up when they take it off you.
NOW, I'd rather see someone get that knife/MT at a bargain price than the other option of it being destroyed.
Of course the best option would be if "they" could provide people with the option of dropping that item into a bubble pack mailer and paying the postage for it to be mailed to their home address. No knife on the plane, no "stolen" tool and a reminder for the passenger to not do it next time.
The night before having to fly I take everything out of my EDC pack (if I use it for travel) and put anything I'll need for the trip into my checked baggage that can't go carryon. Our airport has a gift shop and the nice lady that works there will keep non-carryon items for you when you return if something illegal is found by TSA. Fortunately, I've never had to use this but I know people who have with great success. A friend of mine even gave her $20 after he picked up the item he had to leave (I can't recall what it was).
Anywho
:b2t:
Post by: CanadianLMfan on November 12, 2013, 02:02:18 PM
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Victorinox-Trailmaster-Black-Ice-Limited-Edition-111mm-Einhandmesser-sak-suisse-/291011212926?pt=FR_JG_Collections_Cartes_de_Collection&hash=item43c19eb67e
Post by: Marius on November 12, 2013, 02:12:12 PM
Myself I do not want to buy seized knives and SAKs. That was somebody's EDC, stolen and now is being sold for profit.I look at it this way. In 90something percent of cases people should be aware you cant take a knife onto a flight these days.
:td:
Okay sometimes one might forget the "Always" EDC item, especially if it's a bag carry tool. But rules is rules and you're just gonna have to suck it up when they take it off you.
NOW, I'd rather see someone get that knife/MT at a bargain price than the other option of it being destroyed.
Of course the best option would be if "they" could provide people with the option of dropping that item into a bubble pack mailer and paying the postage for it to be mailed to their home address. No knife on the plane, no "stolen" tool and a reminder for the passenger to not do it next time.
The particular SAK discussed here (a used Deluxe Climber apparently) is listed for sale at $89.99 - not really what I'd call a "bargain price".
If these SAKs would be sold for charity it would be something. But it is a different matter when these SAKs end up sold like this.
Anyway, myself if I see that a SAK was seized, for me that automatically becomes an uninteresting SAK right there.
Recycle the metal and plastic in them, give them away for free, give them to charity, anything but NOT just try to make money out of somebody's else misery (the rightful owners of those SAKs).
:b2t:
Post by: burnside on November 12, 2013, 02:59:34 PM
I posted that last link to the trailmaster because the last one before that sold for over $350.00 (closer to $400). Kind of crazy if you're generally used to spending no more than $25-$50 bucks on a SAK. Although limited, the fact that the value jumps so high soon after it's sold out is a little crazy. Crazy cool, or crazy sad...Either way, it's a bit nuts to me. :ahhh
Post by: derekmac on November 12, 2013, 03:09:49 PM
90% Of the MT's and SAK's I own came from airport seizures. Our airport does give them to the chapel to sell, so I have no problem buying them. I know the money is going to a good place, and it is far better then them just chucking them.Myself I do not want to buy seized knives and SAKs. That was somebody's EDC, stolen and now is being sold for profit.I look at it this way. In 90something percent of cases people should be aware you cant take a knife onto a flight these days.
:td:
Okay sometimes one might forget the "Always" EDC item, especially if it's a bag carry tool. But rules is rules and you're just gonna have to suck it up when they take it off you.
NOW, I'd rather see someone get that knife/MT at a bargain price than the other option of it being destroyed.
Of course the best option would be if "they" could provide people with the option of dropping that item into a bubble pack mailer and paying the postage for it to be mailed to their home address. No knife on the plane, no "stolen" tool and a reminder for the passenger to not do it next time.
The particular SAK discussed here (a used Deluxe Climber apparently) is listed for sale at $89.99 - not really what I'd call a "bargain price".
If these SAKs would be sold for charity it would be something. But it is a different matter when these SAKs end up sold like this.
Anyway, myself if I see that a SAK was seized, for me that automatically becomes an uninteresting SAK right there.
Recycle the metal and plastic in them, give them away for free, give them to charity, anything but NOT just try to make money out of somebody's else misery (the rightful owners of those SAKs).
:b2t:
It does suck that people lose their tools, and I agree there should be some sort of system that's easy to use to ship them to yourself. I'd hate to have to turn something in, but if I did then it would be my own fault.
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Post by: ColoSwiss on November 13, 2013, 01:16:47 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171172371604?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: enki_ck on November 13, 2013, 01:22:50 AM
Asking more this beat-up piece of crap than it probably sold for new.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171172371604?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I think we can add that one to Wayne's fake report list thread.
Post by: burnside on November 15, 2013, 04:53:42 PM
I ask because I bought my Danish black Cadet with red shield for $50 dollars new from another member on another forum, which makes me think this auction is a little bit CRAZY...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251378512971?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I also noticed there are some other Danish Cadets and Bantams on ebay right now as well. Curious to see what they sell for. I ask if they are limited or not because the other few that I see on ebay are suggesting that these are limited and therefor more valuable.
Post by: enki_ck on November 15, 2013, 05:20:20 PM
I'll link you to the thread shortly.
Post by: enki_ck on November 15, 2013, 05:27:55 PM
http://forum.multitool.org/swiss-forum/alox-cadets-bantams-and-classics-i've-never-seen-before/msg696050/#msg696050
And the link to the shop and the cadets, bantams, classics. All still readily available. I can't believe that it's enough to post RARE laxt to some alox pics for people to go bonkers. :doh:
http://www.thegoodstuffshop.dk/search.asp?keyword=aluminium
Post by: rickinFL on November 15, 2013, 06:11:19 PM
Rare Danish Sak.
Post by: burnside on November 15, 2013, 06:34:18 PM
:facepalm:
Post by: enki_ck on November 15, 2013, 06:44:56 PM
First of, those aren't listed as RARE, Vintage, ... And those are limited as the current ones I believe no longer come with those boxes, but the plain silver ones. Those were reserved for the initial run. Might not be of interest to some, but it is a difference. ;)
Also, they aren't listed at extra high prices, both started at US $0.99 so how high they go depends on the buyers, not the seller. :whistle:
And most importantly, all of the auctions are of members here. The last two of a very good friend of a lot of people here and a loong time member. So .... ;)
Post by: burnside on November 15, 2013, 09:11:21 PM
The second two links state that it is LIMITED in big red letters on the ebay listing. Hence why I asked first if they were actually limited or not.
If you are now telling me that the Denmark Black and Green Cadets and Bantams are limited, then I take back my previous post.
Careful.
First of, those aren't listed as RARE, Vintage, ... And those are limited as the current ones I believe no longer come with those boxes, but the plain silver ones. Those were reserved for the initial run. Might not be of interest to some, but it is a difference. ;)
So what is it? Are they limited or not? Are you saying that they come in different boxes now, so then the box that is listed in my link is more rare? ??? :ahhh
If still in normal production for the Denmark store, I don't think the ones that come with the older boxes should be thought of as "limited". If anything, it makes them a little bit more rare, and I agree that it would make a difference to the serious collectors. In this regard, I think they could be called somewhat rare, but limited?...no. Just about anyone can order one of these directly from the store for about 32 EUR ($43.00).
Post by: enki_ck on November 15, 2013, 09:25:34 PM
Limited isn't the same as rare. It just states they were produced in limited numbers or a specific region/seller.
Hanne from Vic Dk posted in the thread I linked you and said that the saks would still be made but later ones would have plain silver boxes.
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=43308.msg702814.msg#702814
Post by: enki_ck on November 15, 2013, 09:31:22 PM
Post by: burnside on November 15, 2013, 09:36:49 PM
I removed the link. I'm really not trying to step on any other member's toes here.
I don't have a problem with people listing their stuff at 99 cents or at crazy prices. I only don't like when people false advertise is all, and that is why I originally asked if they are limited.
SO... I guess these black and green with red shield Alox from Denmark are not limited, they are in normal production, they cost about $43 us dollars, and they can be shipped just about anywhere.
They used to be sold in the Denmark cases with denmark graphics, but now they are sold in the plain silver boxes. This makes the ones that came with the older Denmark labeled boxes somewhat rare and therefore more desirable to the collectors. Glad I got that all straightened out, lol.
Mine came with the Denmark box :cheers:
Post by: burnside on November 15, 2013, 09:44:10 PM
What makes an item limited for you? 50, 100, 1000? Vic themselves produced series of 5000 SAKs and called it limited. These are limited to Denmark. No dealer outside of Denmark can order them and thr ones you see are all bought from the same shop from the link below. Limited enough? ;)
Something limited to me from Victorinox would mean that Voctorinox declared it as limited. Weather 50, 100, 1000, or 5000, it would be limited. Some limited releases from Victorinox are more rare than others because they were obviously made in less quantity. The numbered Alox runs that have been released in batches of 50 are definitely limited and much more rare because of the lower numbers that were made.
I guess you could say the Denmark edition Cadets and Bantams are limited because they are limited to being produced for Denmark, but I think that is slightly deceptive because they are available to anyone with a credit card in most places around the world. Plus, they apparently are not limited in quantity. They are only limited to being made for one store which is a moot point because like I just stated, they will ship them anywhere.
Post by: condcup on November 15, 2013, 09:48:20 PM
:facepalm:
Post by: burnside on November 15, 2013, 10:04:02 PM
The words 'Limited' and 'Rare' do not mean the same thing, but they often get used in advertising to deceive the buyer.
I'm confusing the sh!t out of myself now. :ahhh :facepalm:
limited shmimited.
Post by: condcup on November 15, 2013, 10:18:13 PM
Crazy SAKs thread... :ahhh :ahhh
:facepalm:
I guess my point is that the word 'limited' can be used deceptively. Just because something is limited does not mean it is rare. A knife that is out of production and no longer being made is not a limited series knife, although since it is no longer being made, it is limited in quantity. A knife that is in normal constant production but limited to one seller, is also not limited in the sense that there is a limited quantity being made, but it is limited to the location it is being produced for. And just because something is made in a limited quantity, that does not mean the quantity is in low numbers.
The words 'Limited' and 'Rare' do not mean the same thing, but they often get used in advertising to deceive the buyer.
I'm confusing the sh!t out of myself now. :ahhh :facepalm:
limited shmimited.
Maybe we could add the word "exclusivity", restricted or limited to the person, group, or area concerned. i.e. +B SAKs...
Post by: enki_ck on November 15, 2013, 10:25:43 PM
Yes, we seem to have different ideas on what limited is. But that's ok. That's why we have this forum to discuss such things. I for one think that the Danish SAKs are more limited than the 5 colours Cadets without keyring. Seeing as they are only made for one country and available from only one seller who decided to sell them worldwide mainly because of this forum. The 5 color cadets were available worldwide (40 countries) from every dealer that wanted to sell them and made in much larger numbers. If I remember correctly they made 5000 of every color or even more. Not very limited in my eyes but opinions differ.
Don't feel that I'm trying to oppose my opinion on you. You have your views and I have mine. :salute: I just thought that calling a listing of a SAK that's currently at $15 ($32 from the dk shop +shipping) crazy just cause it had limited in the text (which is open to interpretation as we've seen here :P ) was a bit strange. ;)
I love that we can express our opinions here and discuss them in a civil manner, so never be afraid to express yours. :salute: The blue tag under my name doesn't make me any authority on anything and I say dumb things all the time. :doh: Luckily there are a lot more knowledgeable people here who will correct me if I'm wrong. :D
Post by: burnside on November 16, 2013, 12:49:20 AM
Since the 5 color Cadets are all sold out for the most part, and they have recently been selling for approximately between 60ish and 100 dollars on the aftermarket, I would say that these are more limited than the the Denmark ones. I think this because the Denmark ones are in production with no limit on how many they will be making, and because they can be had directly from the Denmark store for about $50 dollars shipped. Since Victorinox no longer is making the 5 colors Cadets, these will only increase in value based on the collector's market.
I suspect that if the person who is winning the current ebay auction for the Green Denmark Cadet found out that he can get the same knife for $50.00 shipped directly from the exclusive dealer in Denmark, he would probably not be happy about the amount he has bid on that auction.
I love that we can discuss such topics here without getting defensive or emotional about it. :tu:
Post by: sawman on November 16, 2013, 01:08:51 AM
Post by: condcup on November 16, 2013, 02:45:21 AM
I don't think it's that complicated...
:-X :drink:
Post by: condcup on November 16, 2013, 10:07:24 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Sea-Pioneer-2223-Alox-Limited-Cool-Grey-W-Orange-Shield-Sailor-/121213142124?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1c38ddc46c
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Sea-Pioneer-2223-Alox-Limited-Grey-W-Red-Shield-Sailor-/121213139792?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1c38ddbb50
and two more listings from another seller:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Sea-Pioneer-with-Orange-Shield-Limited-and-rare-Swiss-Army-Knife-/271321956055?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3f2c0c7ed7
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Sea-Pioneer-with-Red-Shield-Limited-and-rare-Swiss-Army-Knife-/271322198748?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3f2c1032dc
Post by: microbe on November 16, 2013, 10:27:09 AM
Post by: McChouffe on November 18, 2013, 02:49:56 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251378512971?
Post by: bmot on November 18, 2013, 03:11:01 PM
That's crazy! :ahhh :facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251378512971?
That's not rare... :whistle: though apparently, it's what people are willing to pay for them... :facepalm:
This is already at like 4 times the price you can get them for...
Post by: sawman on November 18, 2013, 05:29:36 PM
That's crazy! :ahhh :facepalm:I agree, that IS crazy for a Cadet...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251378512971?
Post by: GigaHz on November 19, 2013, 02:14:21 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Climber-II-Pocket-Knife-Tools-Hunting-Fishing-Pocket-Men-/141119840241?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item20db65dff1
Post by: enki_ck on November 19, 2013, 02:41:56 AM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Climber-II-Pocket-Knife-Tools-Hunting-Fishing-Pocket-Men-/141119840241?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item20db65dff1
Am I drunk? :think: I don't feel drunk but my eyes kind of went blurry for a moment there. :shrug:
:D
I wanted to send the seller a PM to update his pictures (this and the Huntsman) but he doesn't accept PMs, at least not from nonUS eBayers. :-\
Post by: Nhoj on November 19, 2013, 03:34:36 AM
:ahhhThat's hilarious!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Climber-II-Pocket-Knife-Tools-Hunting-Fishing-Pocket-Men-/141119840241?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item20db65dff1 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Climber-II-Pocket-Knife-Tools-Hunting-Fishing-Pocket-Men-/141119840241?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item20db65dff1)
Post by: enki_ck on November 19, 2013, 03:51:24 AM
Home & Garden
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Post by: sawman on November 19, 2013, 04:03:44 AM
Also, why did he/she list it under tee kettles?It kinda looks like a tea kettle... ::)
Home & Garden
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Kitchen, Dining & Bar
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Tea Kettles
Post by: derekmac on November 19, 2013, 05:12:25 PM
Also, why did he/she list it under tee kettles?It kinda looks like a tea kettle... ::)
Home & Garden
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Kitchen, Dining & Bar
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Small Kitchen Appliances
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Coffee & Tea Makers
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Tea Kettles
I'm a little tea pot, short and stout.
I'm selling a Climber, but you can't make it out.
If your eyes go blurry, hear me shout.
Take the tooth pick and poke them out.
Post by: AlephZero on November 19, 2013, 06:22:04 PM
Also, why did he/she list it under tee kettles?It kinda looks like a tea kettle... ::)
Home & Garden
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Kitchen, Dining & Bar
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Small Kitchen Appliances
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Coffee & Tea Makers
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Tea Kettles
I'm a little tea pot, short and stout.
I'm selling a Climber, but you can't make it out.
If your eyes go blurry, hear me shout.
Take the tooth pick and poke them out.
:rofl:
Post by: AlephZero on November 19, 2013, 06:25:41 PM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Climber-II-Pocket-Knife-Tools-Hunting-Fishing-Pocket-Men-/141119840241?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item20db65dff1
Am I drunk? :think: I don't feel drunk but my eyes kind of went blurry for a moment there. :shrug:
:D
I wanted to send the seller a PM to update his pictures (this and the Huntsman) but he doesn't accept PMs, at least not from nonUS eBayers. :-\
I checked the rest of the items he has for sale and I saw tons of blurry pics, looking like thumbnail pics pulled from wherever in the 'net... :facepalm:
Post by: burnside on November 19, 2013, 07:55:10 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Spirit-Multitool-Road-Tour-Edition-New-in-the-box-/281208686284?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41795806cc
Post by: AlephZero on November 19, 2013, 08:05:32 PM
Crazy?...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Spirit-Multitool-Road-Tour-Edition-New-in-the-box-/281208686284?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41795806cc
That's a limited model, right?
Post by: burnside on November 19, 2013, 08:10:53 PM
Then again... there is an 'Or Make Best Offer' option as well. So maybe it isn;t that crazy.
Post by: rickinFL on November 19, 2013, 08:23:27 PM
Post by: enki_ck on November 19, 2013, 08:32:59 PM
Post by: Thunderpants on November 19, 2013, 08:36:09 PM
Eventually I got lucky (I suppose!) and got one for 110. Still, almost twice what I paid for my stainless Spirit S.
Post by: sticktodrum on November 19, 2013, 09:46:49 PM
Post by: CanadianLMfan on November 19, 2013, 10:56:49 PM
Crazy?...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Spirit-Multitool-Road-Tour-Edition-New-in-the-box-/281208686284?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41795806cc
That's not too bad for the RT model. :-\
Post by: burnside on November 20, 2013, 07:59:06 AM
Crazy?...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Spirit-Multitool-Road-Tour-Edition-New-in-the-box-/281208686284?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41795806cc
That's not too bad for the RT model. :-\
I should probably list mine on ebay then.
Post by: GigaHz on November 21, 2013, 03:36:13 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Discontinued-Vintage-Victorinox-Buffalo-Horn-Director-Knife-RARE-/271326838133?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3f2c56fd75
Post by: basilio on November 21, 2013, 09:30:48 AM
The idea to put for sale a knife in this condition is crazy in itself.
Post by: GigaHz on November 21, 2013, 11:49:03 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Swiss-Army-knife-6-tools-and-tooth-pick-and-tweezers-/291021180256?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c236cd60
The idea to put for sale a knife in this condition is crazy in itself.
:ahhh :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: pfrsantos on November 21, 2013, 01:06:25 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Swiss-Army-knife-6-tools-and-tooth-pick-and-tweezers-/291021180256?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c236cd60
The idea to put for sale a knife in this condition is crazy in itself.
What do you mean?! This is a colector's item! The Victorinox Oversharpener Deluxe!
:D
Post by: Reinier on November 21, 2013, 01:23:18 PM
One for Reinier
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Discontinued-Vintage-Victorinox-Buffalo-Horn-Director-Knife-RARE-/271326838133?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3f2c56fd75
:tu:
Post by: GigaHz on November 21, 2013, 10:06:36 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-8-blade-VICTORNOX-Swiss-Army-Survival-Knife-with-HOOK-Blade-/131053249164?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e8361e28c
Post by: Eggman on November 21, 2013, 10:22:43 PM
Postage not included :rofl: :rofl:
here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NITE-IZE-MULTI-TOOL-STRETCH-HOLSTER-SHEATH-LEATHERMAN-GERBER-HOLDER-FAMT-03-01-/271145037869?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Camping_Accessories&hash=item3f2180f02d)
Post by: CanadianLMfan on November 21, 2013, 10:35:51 PM
I found a nice cheap pouch for you multitool fans :whistle:
Postage not included :rofl: :rofl:
here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NITE-IZE-MULTI-TOOL-STRETCH-HOLSTER-SHEATH-LEATHERMAN-GERBER-HOLDER-FAMT-03-01-/271145037869?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Camping_Accessories&hash=item3f2180f02d)
17 watchers! :rofl: 16 sold! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: Eggman on November 21, 2013, 10:39:36 PM
Post by: CanadianLMfan on November 21, 2013, 10:41:49 PM
Go on you know you want one :pok: :rofl:
Did the seller hack into Ebay?
Post by: Eggman on November 21, 2013, 10:44:19 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-8-blade-VICTORNOX-Swiss-Army-Survival-Knife-with-HOOK-Blade-/131053249164?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e8361e28cWhat a joker :twak: "Pre dates" toothpick and tweezers :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: Blade runner on November 22, 2013, 01:44:57 AM
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 22, 2013, 03:48:08 AM
The rare beat up climber :climber:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-8-blade-VICTORNOX-Swiss-Army-Survival-Knife-with-HOOK-Blade-/131053249164?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e8361e28c
"If you can't convince them with facts, baffle them with B. S " :facepalm:
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 24, 2013, 07:03:18 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131054490193?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: burnside on November 25, 2013, 02:49:10 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141117689140?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
:o :D
Post by: sticktodrum on November 25, 2013, 02:42:42 PM
Post by: sawman on November 25, 2013, 03:53:02 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141117690984?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649That's a little steep.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141117689140?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
:o :D
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 27, 2013, 06:43:48 AM
http://www.amazon.com/Puella-Magi-Madoka-Magica-Movie/dp/B009SGKRWI
Post by: GigaHz on November 27, 2013, 12:19:39 PM
Post by: burnside on November 27, 2013, 04:37:25 PM
I'll bet you the next set that goes up on eBay of the First Mate won't go for anywhere near that much. However that won't stop someone from putting theirs up as Buy It Nows for those prices. That will be crazy...
If a bunch of them go up for auction at the same time, then you will probably be right about that.
:facepalm:
I kind of figured the silver shielded one might sell for more than the black shielded one. I personally prefer the silver shield, and that's the one I'll probably be keeping for myself. The black shield is pretty unique on the Alox knives in general, so there is a chance that they could still sell for more than the silver shielded ones in future auctions.
It's a buyer's market, and with the SAK collector's market being as large and worldwide as it is, I believe limited runs of 50 Alox will generally be more rare than limited runs of a knife in a different knife collectors market. There must be more than a handful of wealthy SAK collectors who have no problem paying however much the market demands for a SAK that they must have for their collection. They have no issues driving the prices up on the more rare and limited SAKs when engaging in a bidding war on ebay because they can easily afford to do so.
Post by: CanadianLMfan on November 27, 2013, 10:57:04 PM
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Victorinox-Trailmaster-Black-Ice-Limited-Edition-111mm-0-8463-MW94L12-sak-suisse-/291026418818?pt=FR_JG_Collections_Cartes_de_Collection&hash=item43c286bc82
Post by: GigaHz on November 28, 2013, 11:28:47 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131056689319?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649
Post by: bmot on November 28, 2013, 11:36:40 PM
Really?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1..._trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/131056689319?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649)
How do you loose half of the scissors? :S
Post by: Reinier on November 28, 2013, 11:49:47 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251390984637
Post by: GigaHz on November 28, 2013, 11:50:35 PM
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 29, 2013, 12:09:04 AM
$999 for a Passenger...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251390984637
Ah, but it's the RARE Alpineer version.
Post by: jerseydevil on November 29, 2013, 12:10:34 AM
Really?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131056689319?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649
Not too bad, it has "some pocket wear"..... :ahhh
Post by: Reinier on November 29, 2013, 01:06:41 PM
$999 for a Passenger...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251390984637
Ah, but it's the RARE Alpineer version.
They changed the listing: it now starts at $0.99.
Post by: CanadianLMfan on November 29, 2013, 11:12:07 PM
$999 for a Passenger...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251390984637
Ah, but it's the RARE Alpineer version.
They changed the listing: it now starts at $0.99.
So is anyone bidding? :think:
Post by: PTRSAK on November 30, 2013, 07:44:19 AM
Really?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131056689319?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649
Not too bad, it has "some pocket wear"..... :ahhh
Actually I got outbid on that... I wanted it for the Awl. I have another old knife that I could have built something nice out of the two.
Post by: GigaHz on December 01, 2013, 03:37:16 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Officers-Edition-w-Original-Box-Schlatter-/171186232777?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item27db7e9dc9
Post by: Kid33 on December 03, 2013, 05:15:40 AM
225 for a brand new Scientist..
Post by: PTRSAK on December 09, 2013, 10:10:54 AM
Is there a tool or part on it that isn't borked?
Post by: Thunderpants on December 09, 2013, 11:14:11 AM
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/231110890425
Is there a tool or part on it that isn't borked?
"decent overall condition"... :facepalm:
At least he provided photos that say the exact opposite.
Post by: bmot on December 09, 2013, 11:35:00 AM
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/231110890425
Is there a tool or part on it that isn't borked?
"decent overall condition"... :facepalm:
At least he provided photos that say the exact opposite.
What did he do with those tweezers? :ahhh
Post by: PTRSAK on December 22, 2013, 05:30:20 AM
that's a premium for a very tired and abused looking SAK
Post by: papercut on December 22, 2013, 07:12:18 AM
Post by: sticktodrum on December 22, 2013, 05:48:34 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291042006426?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Post by: GigaHz on December 22, 2013, 06:18:46 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-HD-Metal-Ribbed-Scales-/291042006433?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item43c37495a1
Post by: jerseydevil on December 22, 2013, 06:33:10 PM
Does this look familiar? :rofl:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291042006426?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
:rofl: That thing is like the proverbial bad penny.....
Post by: ColoSwiss on December 24, 2013, 03:28:11 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Collectible-Swiss-Multi-Tool-Folding-Knife-Folding-Knife-Rostfrei-/181283738779?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2a355a549b
Post by: PTRSAK on December 24, 2013, 04:24:47 AM
:facepalm: There's bad, and then there's wretchedly bad.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Collectible-Swiss-Multi-Tool-Folding-Knife-Folding-Knife-Rostfrei-/181283738779?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2a355a549b
:o I wouldn't pay 22 CENTS for that even with free postage. Let alone $22
Post by: ColoSwiss on December 26, 2013, 12:12:09 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pre-2007-Red-Swiss-Champ-/321281600578?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4acde02c42
Post by: enki_ck on December 26, 2013, 12:21:18 AM
Not a Victorinox; not a Swiss Champ. But has anyone seen a scissors spring like that shown in the third photo?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pre-2007-Red-Swiss-Champ-/321281600578?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4acde02c42
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pre-2007-Red-Swiss-Champ-/00/s/ODk5WDE2MDA=/z/r~wAAOxydlFSt7iy/$_57.JPG?rt=nc)
Nope, never seen such a spring. :think: I'd say it wouldn't last long but the rest of the knife looks pretty beat up, and the main blade spring appears to be broken by the position of the small blade. That crest makes me think a Spanish maker for some reason, but I'm currently to lazy to go check. :D
Post by: MWDP on December 26, 2013, 01:00:48 AM
Does this look familiar? :rofl:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291042006426?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
I was looking at that one... May be worth it if the can opener wasn't messed up.
Post by: ColoSwiss on December 26, 2013, 02:21:15 AM
Not a Victorinox; not a Swiss Champ. But has anyone seen a scissors spring like that shown in the third photo?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pre-2007-Red-Swiss-Champ-/321281600578?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4acde02c42
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pre-2007-Red-Swiss-Champ-/00/s/ODk5WDE2MDA=/z/r~wAAOxydlFSt7iy/$_57.JPG?rt=nc)
Nope, never seen such a spring. :think: I'd say it wouldn't last long but the rest of the knife looks pretty beat up, and the main blade spring appears to be broken by the position of the small blade. That crest makes me think a Spanish maker for some reason, but I'm currently to lazy to go check. :D
Aitor uses that crest, but its also been regularly copied in China and Japan.
Post by: PTRSAK on December 26, 2013, 04:01:15 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271353157808?
Post by: bmot on December 26, 2013, 10:07:13 AM
The title virtually says "I'm a fool and I got ripped off"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271353157808?
And I think that's about the worst spelling of "Electrician" I've ever seen.. :facepalm:
Post by: condcup on December 26, 2013, 10:19:56 AM
The title virtually says "I'm a fool and I got ripped off"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271353157808?
And I think that's about the worst spelling of "Electrician" I've ever seen.. :facepalm:
That guy is from Australia... :ahhh
Post by: condcup on December 26, 2013, 10:32:54 AM
The title virtually says "I'm a fool and I got ripped off"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271353157808?
And I think that's about the worst spelling of "Electrician" I've ever seen.. :facepalm:
That guy is from Australia... :ahhh
Victorinox website listed them retail for $46 converted to AUD.
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/0514C593-E4EB-4291-B8A0-DFCCFF3A0569-1661-0000025AA00143F4_zps88da1ce3.jpg)
http://www.swissarmy.com/us/app/product/Swiss-Army-Knives/Category/Do-It-Yourself/Electrician/53781
Post by: PTRSAK on December 26, 2013, 11:26:25 AM
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/231119326618?
Post by: GigaHz on December 26, 2013, 07:44:39 PM
Post by: GigaHz on January 02, 2014, 08:10:43 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Time-Keeper-Red-Rare-Roman-Numerals-Good-Condition-Swiss-Army-Knife-/261366241116?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3cdaa4575c
Post by: PTRSAK on January 02, 2014, 10:13:32 PM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Time-Keeper-Red-Rare-Roman-Numerals-Good-Condition-Swiss-Army-Knife-/261366241116?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3cdaa4575c
When we see nutball crazy stuff like this we should all go and add it to our watch lists so the seller thinks there is lots of interest in the item and then can't figure out how it didn't sell. >:D
Post by: MWDP on January 03, 2014, 11:39:12 AM
??? ???
Post by: GigaHz on January 03, 2014, 12:28:03 PM
Post by: condcup on January 03, 2014, 12:53:13 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Cadet-II-Alox-/321268390896?
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/BF017F65-0028-4727-AFA4-9216D1EA6094-342-0000004C58D835B7_zps51f88220.jpg)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Cadet-II-/321267504768?
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/0A3A8883-D47E-4A02-8756-13BA0A696571-342-0000004C5DA364BF_zpsc7cddb66.jpg)
Post by: MWDP on January 03, 2014, 12:56:14 PM
There were two similar listings for the Cadet II $59.99, both used "Scratches and dents" no box. This seller Shipping to USA only.
:cry:
Post by: GigaHz on January 03, 2014, 12:56:38 PM
Post by: enki_ck on January 03, 2014, 01:17:03 PM
I wonder who sold those?
:D
Or is selling the one MWDP linked to. ;)
Small world of SAKs and eBAy
Post by: ColoSwiss on January 04, 2014, 12:20:19 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111248642321?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: ColoSwiss on January 04, 2014, 12:21:23 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400637909434?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: MWDP on January 04, 2014, 12:33:57 AM
More Chinese crap. Shipping is more than the junk.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111248642321?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
What's a 'word screwdriver'? I'm gonna need an expert to help me with this one :facepalm:
Post by: jerseydevil on January 04, 2014, 12:39:11 AM
More Chinese crap. Shipping is more than the junk.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111248642321?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
What's a 'word screwdriver'? I'm gonna need an expert to help me with this one :facepalm:
Not just a word screwdriver, it also has a multiword screwdriver and a decorative compass! :o ::)
Post by: PTRSAK on January 04, 2014, 02:18:56 AM
More Chinese crap. Shipping is more than the junk.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111248642321?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
What's a 'word screwdriver'? I'm gonna need an expert to help me with this one :facepalm:
Not just a word screwdriver, it also has a multiword screwdriver and a decorative compass! :o ::)
I think the Decorative compass helps you get lost in picturesque locations. :sa:
Post by: enki_ck on January 04, 2014, 02:33:45 AM
More Chinese crap. Shipping is more than the junk.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1..._trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/111248642321?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
What's a 'word screwdriver'? I'm gonna need an expert to help me with this one :facepalm:
Not just a word screwdriver, it also has a multiword screwdriver and a decorative compass! :o ::)
I think the Decorative compass helps you get lost in picturesque locations. :sa:
:rofl:
Post by: Espen on January 06, 2014, 03:34:04 AM
Post by: Syph007 on January 06, 2014, 03:42:46 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-swiss-army-knife-alox-handles-/251418244673?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a89b1f641
Oh boy what a score. Thats nuts!
Post by: condcup on January 06, 2014, 03:55:41 AM
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/31D2DAA3-602C-4FBB-81E8-8EF59EA93F73-514-000000CA7E5F6D1F_zps2389868e.jpg)
Post by: condcup on January 06, 2014, 04:12:20 AM
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/D62918DB-03FA-4C47-AA73-8FB0CE007C77-514-000000CC67FA0D21_zps8fbbcd60.jpg)
Post by: stressmaster5000 on January 06, 2014, 08:50:47 AM
Post by: PTRSAK on January 06, 2014, 08:52:09 AM
(http://forum.multitool.org/swiss-forum/crazy/?action=dlattach;attach=112022;image)
Post by: GigaHz on January 06, 2014, 12:08:18 PM
seriously?
(http://forum.multitool.org/swiss-forum/crazy/?action=dlattach;attach=112022;image)
Once that broke $20 I said seriously?
Post by: enki_ck on January 06, 2014, 02:46:13 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-swiss-army-knife-alox-handles-/251418244673?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a89b1f641
Oh boy what a score. Thats nuts!
+1 Did you get it, Espen?
Post by: GigaHz on January 06, 2014, 02:47:50 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-swiss-army-knife-alox-handles-/251418244673?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a89b1f641
Oh boy what a score. Thats nuts!
+1 Did you get it, Espen?
Nope
Post by: enki_ck on January 06, 2014, 02:52:34 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-swiss-army-knife-alox-handles-/251418244673?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a89b1f641
Oh boy what a score. Thats nuts!
+1 Did you get it, Espen?
Nope
:D
Well congrats.
Post by: MWDP on January 06, 2014, 05:30:36 PM
Seriously...
Post by: GigaHz on January 06, 2014, 05:31:41 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NTSA-RARE-VICTORINOX-CADET-COPPER-ALOX-SWISS-ARMY-FOLDING-MULTI-TOOL-KNIFE-/380812030080?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item58aa2a7080
Seriously...
SM5000 beat you by a few minutes.
Post by: microbe on January 06, 2014, 06:46:53 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NTSA-RARE-VICTORINOX-CADET-COPPER-ALOX-SWISS-ARMY-FOLDING-MULTI-TOOL-KNIFE-/380812030080?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item58aa2a7080
Seriously...
SM5000 beat you by a few minutes.
Copper surged last week to a seven-month high of $7,460 a tonne :facepalm:
Post by: ColoSwiss on January 07, 2014, 06:55:33 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Russian-Army-Vintage-Multi-Tool-Utility-Knife-w-2-Lenin-badges-on-each-side/281239452644?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D3941799028885607426%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D281234716688%26
Post by: rickinFL on January 07, 2014, 07:03:42 AM
seriously?
(http://forum.multitool.org/swiss-forum/crazy/?action=dlattach;attach=112022;image)
Once that broke $20 I said seriously?
I was outbid on that one at last second. Needed the liner and keyring.
Post by: PTRSAK on January 07, 2014, 11:27:41 AM
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ANTIQUE-POCKET-KNIFE-MULTI-TOOLED-14-TOOLS-MADE-IN-SHEFFIELD-FOR-MAPPIN-WEBB-/301061171205?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item4618a4e805
Post by: papercut on January 07, 2014, 12:09:45 PM
seriously?
(http://forum.multitool.org/swiss-forum/crazy/?action=dlattach;attach=112022;image)
Once that broke $20 I said seriously?
I was outbid on that one at last second. Needed the liner and keyring.
So you guys are the competition. Nice to know.
Post by: PTRSAK on January 07, 2014, 12:53:37 PM
seriously?
(http://forum.multitool.org/swiss-forum/crazy/?action=dlattach;attach=112022;image)
Once that broke $20 I said seriously?
I was outbid on that one at last second. Needed the liner and keyring.
So you guys are the competition. Nice to know.
:rofl: SAKs really are a small world eh?
Post by: jaydar on January 07, 2014, 12:56:12 PM
:think: :fugly:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ANTIQUE-POCKET-KNIFE-MULTI-TOOLED-14-TOOLS-MADE-IN-SHEFFIELD-FOR-MAPPIN-WEBB-/301061171205?pt=AU_KnivesSwords&hash=item4618a4e805
Mmmm expensive but crazy is a bit harsh looks to be in amazing condition and a great maker (and a proper antique)..... and less than some Damascus pioneers are going for .... now that is crazy :)
Post by: condcup on January 13, 2014, 01:34:14 AM
:ahhh
Post by: Blade runner on January 13, 2014, 01:38:38 AM
Post by: condcup on January 13, 2014, 01:41:56 AM
Thanks god it doesn't work.......... :rofl:
This one was sold a month ago for $75 but it's used no box.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swissflame-Black-scales-Non-working-lighter-component-/131068222416?
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/0B32FE56-30CE-40A9-A35D-1F984CC3A2AB-2612-000003C5821172E1_zps5bb826b4.jpg)
Post by: burnside on January 13, 2014, 01:58:57 AM
Thanks god it doesn't work.......... :rofl:
Did any of the SwissFlames ever work? The seller is implying his doesn't work because that is the way all the SwissFlames are, and that's why Victorinox discontinued them. I'm just curious because it would be kind of cool to make fire with a SAK without spending hours trying to do it with the magnifier.
:sak:
Post by: GigaHz on January 13, 2014, 02:04:09 AM
Post by: burnside on January 13, 2014, 02:12:57 AM
Post by: ColoSwiss on January 13, 2014, 02:14:01 AM
Post by: burnside on January 13, 2014, 02:39:57 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251419166553?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I'd love to own this one, but at the price it's going for now, I'm not going to bother.
Post by: GigaHz on January 13, 2014, 02:57:24 AM
What do you guys think? Crazy, or not?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251419166553?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I'd love to own this one, but at the price it's going for now, I'm not going to bother.
:ahhh
Post by: jazzbass on January 13, 2014, 02:59:11 AM
What do you guys think? Crazy, or not?That's a $20 knife and a $110 box. People pay for the box - big time.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251419166553?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I'd love to own this one, but at the price it's going for now, I'm not going to bother.
Post by: condcup on January 13, 2014, 03:15:40 AM
What do you guys think? Crazy, or not?That's a $20 knife and a $110 box. People pay for the box - big time.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251419166553?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I'd love to own this one, but at the price it's going for now, I'm not going to bother.
The lowest I've seen on eBay $37.14, the newer style mag.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Pocket-Knife-Explorer-/271368384088?
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/11196CF0-C798-465D-8BDD-EF1A7AE7350A-2612-000003DBAF8DAA90_zpsd6e182f1.jpg)
Post by: condcup on January 13, 2014, 03:26:20 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Explorer-53791-/331087848899?
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/F9A0A1AD-E436-4FC3-9AF8-95F19268F55A-2612-000003E0663DFBD7_zps8f24cff0.jpg)
Post by: sticktodrum on January 13, 2014, 05:23:01 AM
Post by: burnside on January 13, 2014, 05:29:41 AM
Post by: bren10man on January 13, 2014, 05:41:43 AM
I guess the buyer REALLY wanted it.
No regrets. My other projects (and the wife...LOL) are already thanking me for it.
I noticed on the US Victorinox web-page that prices have REALLY shot up.......you ought to check it out.....A Traveler Lite for $185????? THAT is NUTS!!! (I paid around $100 for mine around 3 years ago). Worse: Classic: $24!!!!!!
My guess is the Swiss currency and the US Dollar are out of wack, again. Rolex Watches have shot up, too.
Post by: GigaHz on January 13, 2014, 03:35:27 PM
:ahhh
My bad. I missed the quantity of 30.
Post by: enki_ck on January 13, 2014, 03:47:07 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-knife-Ranger-and-Classic-set-/111254497993?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19e748eac9
:ahhh
That's actually a good price for 30 sets. ;) $900/30=$30 for a Ranger and a Classic.
Quote
30 Victorinox Classic Ranger sets - brand new
Post by: NutSAK on January 13, 2014, 06:17:48 PM
What do you guys think? Crazy, or not?That's a $20 knife and a $110 box. People pay for the box - big time.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251419166553?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I'd love to own this one, but at the price it's going for now, I'm not going to bother.
+1. I paid $20 for a mint '90's Explorer last week (no box). The only difference is the box, sewing eye and fluted corkscrew. It's completely unused and has the original grind on the blades.
Post by: bren10man on January 14, 2014, 06:21:44 AM
Beat up. Shame, too. I have 1 or 2 84mm SAKs with scissors. This would be nice...BUT, previous owner didn't take care of it.
Post by: bren10man on January 14, 2014, 06:22:54 AM
I bought one NIB and I get it tomorrow, direct from London...and it was MUCH CHEAPER than that price.
Post by: bren10man on January 14, 2014, 06:30:32 AM
Clueless......that is a Deluxe Tinker. :twak:
Post by: fozzy_au on January 14, 2014, 08:42:33 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-SwissChamp-Pocket-Knife-Champ-53501-/151203325313?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23346ba581
Clueless......that is a Deluxe Tinker. :twak:
But it comes from a "Smoke and pet free home", so surely that will bump the price up a few dollars. :)
Post by: burnside on January 14, 2014, 09:22:13 AM
:rofl:
Post by: basilio on January 14, 2014, 06:51:21 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Eddie-Bauer-Swiss-Army-Camping-Knife-MUST-SEE-/331106802497?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d1780db41
...perhaps the seller should provide a pair of glasses... :think:
Post by: MWDP on January 14, 2014, 06:53:19 PM
Post by: Thunderpants on January 14, 2014, 08:26:25 PM
I sat there for 20 seconds waiting the picture to finish loading. Then I realised that was it. Must see, indeed.
Post by: PTRSAK on January 14, 2014, 09:32:11 PM
Post by: bren10man on January 14, 2014, 10:47:00 PM
Not really crazy, so sorry because it is probably a little bit off topic, but I just love the "MUST SEE" title in this auction.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Eddie-Bauer-Swiss-Army-Camping-Knife-MUST-SEE-/331106802497?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d1780db41
...perhaps the seller should provide a pair of glasses... :think:
What a fool..... :twak:
Post by: Syph007 on January 14, 2014, 10:49:49 PM
Not really crazy, so sorry because it is probably a little bit off topic, but I just love the "MUST SEE" title in this auction.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Eddie-Bauer-Swiss-Army-Camping-Knife-MUST-SEE-/331106802497?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d1780db41
...perhaps the seller should provide a pair of glasses... :think:
What a fool..... :twak:
OMG LOL! Who needs a MEGA pixel camera! Just a few pixels is good nuff!
Post by: ColoSwiss on January 15, 2014, 02:19:47 AM
Post by: bren10man on January 15, 2014, 05:11:01 AM
:oops: :facepalm: :twak: :rofl:
Post by: RT1969 on January 15, 2014, 11:28:34 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-VICTORINOX-SWISS-ARMY-OFFICERS-OFFICIER-SUISSE-VINT-TOOL-POCKET-KNIFE-/271371538915?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3f2f0111e3
:oops: :facepalm: :twak: :rofl:
Did I just have a Déjà-vu ? A recalibration of the Matrix? :mn:
Post by: dmanuel on January 16, 2014, 02:37:34 AM
http://www.huaetao.com/taobao/view/id/19820770729
Post by: GigaHz on January 16, 2014, 02:48:49 AM
Post by: dmanuel on January 16, 2014, 02:58:30 AM
Me thinks that will be a Chinese knock off.
As do I ... they even tell you its made by a company called Kufire. ;)
Post by: GigaHz on January 16, 2014, 03:03:07 AM
Post by: dmanuel on January 16, 2014, 03:07:44 AM
I have bought a couple of Chinese copies. None were worth even a dollar.
Sorry, my sarcasm might be a bit off today. I was in no way saying it was a good deal or worth it. Just pointing it out since I came across it looking for a Year of the Dragon. I lol'd figured some others might find it chuckleworthy.
Post by: burnside on January 16, 2014, 03:19:25 AM
:facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Good-Vintage-Victorinox-Switzerland-Rostfrei-Elinox-Swiss-Army-Pocket-Knife-/310839642444?autorefresh=true&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=bWHFKdLI1w4e2ROU12RBHxNSajs%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
I love the machine marked opener tools, clip point small blade, and bail on that one. Classic!
Post by: enki_ck on January 16, 2014, 03:36:45 AM
Not that crazy...just crazy that I stopped paying attention within the last 4 minutes of this auction, and then I missed it! :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
:facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Good-Vintage-Victorinox-Switzerland-Rostfrei-Elinox-Swiss-Army-Pocket-Knife-/310839642444?autorefresh=true&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=bWHFKdLI1w4e2ROU12RBHxNSajs%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Good-Vintage-Victorinox-Switzerland-Rostfrei-Elinox-Swiss-Army-Pocket-Knife-/310839642444?autorefresh=true&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=bWHFKdLI1w4e2ROU12RBHxNSajs%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
I love the machine marked opener tools, clip point small blade, and bail on that one. Classic!
I wonder why the saw isn't shown in any of the pics. :think:
Post by: NutSAK on January 16, 2014, 04:00:00 AM
Not that crazy...just crazy that I stopped paying attention within the last 4 minutes of this auction, and then I missed it! :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
:facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Good-Vintage-Victorinox-Switzerland-Rostfrei-Elinox-Swiss-Army-Pocket-Knife-/310839642444?autorefresh=true&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=bWHFKdLI1w4e2ROU12RBHxNSajs%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Good-Vintage-Victorinox-Switzerland-Rostfrei-Elinox-Swiss-Army-Pocket-Knife-/310839642444?autorefresh=true&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=bWHFKdLI1w4e2ROU12RBHxNSajs%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
I love the machine marked opener tools, clip point small blade, and bail on that one. Classic!
I wonder why the saw isn't shown in any of the pics. :think:
Don't know, but it appears to be all there... The seller probably just missed it. I highly doubt the saw is worn, looking at the condition of the other tools.
Somebody got a deal on that one. It appears to be an 84mm too.
Post by: jazzbass on January 16, 2014, 06:16:57 AM
I wonder why the saw isn't shown in any of the pics. :think:
People ALWAYS forget the saw. I think its the fact that it doesn't have a nail nick (unless its an old saw) that gets them.
Post by: burnside on January 16, 2014, 11:07:33 AM
:facepalm:
Whoever won that auction is going to be one happy camper.
Post by: crackout on January 16, 2014, 01:47:11 PM
A Windsor for 15€ shipped in like new condition.
Unfortunately with advertisement.
Post by: chivaceae on January 17, 2014, 12:16:56 AM
This older/vintage (no-hook behind scissors) NIB red-scaled Champ (or SwissChamp, hard to tell from the pics, tools were not unfolded) sold this morning for $366 USD. :think:
FYI, I won the companion auction (from same vendor, and ending at same time) for its black-scaled twin SAK at $51 USD (I do hope it ends up being the SwissChamp). My first SwissChamp, which I carried for over 15 years was also black-scaled.
Post by: burnside on January 17, 2014, 04:48:00 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321294679446?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
This older/vintage (no-hook behind scissors) NIB red-scaled Champ (or SwissChamp, hard to tell from the pics, tools were not unfolded) sold this morning for $366 USD. :think:
FYI, I won the companion auction (from same vendor, and ending at same time) for its black-scaled twin SAK at $51 USD (I do hope it ends up being the SwissChamp). My first SwissChamp, which I carried for over 15 years was also black-scaled.
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
I think both the black and red one are SwissChamps because I can see the pliers layer.
Great score on the black one! :tu: :tu:
It's crazy that the red one sold for $366
Post by: GigaHz on January 17, 2014, 03:27:36 PM
:ahhh
Post by: MWDP on January 17, 2014, 06:01:59 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-Cadet-II-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Rare-Vertical-Rib-Collectors-/301061768251?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4618ae043b
:ahhh
Haha it sold finally
Post by: enki_ck on January 17, 2014, 06:12:33 PM
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Kleines-Taschenmesser-Frackmesser-Victorinox-Werkzeug-Schere-Messer-Nagelfeile-/121255534530 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Kleines-Taschenmesser-Frackmesser-Victorinox-Werkzeug-Schere-Messer-Nagelfeile-/121255534530)
A Windsor for 15€ shipped in like new condition.
Unfortunately with advertisement.
Thanks for the heads up btw, he'll let me have it with free shipping. Just waiting for the payment info. It will be a nice user. :cheers:
Post by: bren10man on January 17, 2014, 08:41:20 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321294679446?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
This older/vintage (no-hook behind scissors) NIB red-scaled Champ (or SwissChamp, hard to tell from the pics, tools were not unfolded) sold this morning for $366 USD. :think:
FYI, I won the companion auction (from same vendor, and ending at same time) for its black-scaled twin SAK at $51 USD (I do hope it ends up being the SwissChamp). My first SwissChamp, which I carried for over 15 years was also black-scaled.
What a fool.
1. my mom got me for Christmas 1988 a black Swiss Champ. The next year, she got me the SOS kit to go with it, both from Smokey Mountain Knife Works. Combined cost: less than $75.
2. I got a red one like this, 2 years ago. WITH Olive SOS kit. Less than $75. The nail file was damaged, a member on this forum fixed it for me.
Folks are dumb, or flat greedy.
Post by: crackout on January 18, 2014, 12:16:34 AM
Thanks for the heads up btw, he'll let me have it with free shipping. Just waiting for the payment info. It will be a nice user. :cheers:
Anytime! Enjoy. :)
Post by: splico on January 18, 2014, 12:44:03 AM
www.ebay.com/itm/171197692085?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/171197692085?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
nothing crazy :D
Post by: PTRSAK on January 18, 2014, 04:36:13 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-Cadet-II-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Rare-Vertical-Rib-Collectors-/301061768251?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4618ae043b
:ahhh
Haha it sold finally
98 bux for that thing.. broken can opener, crappy looking scales, sharpened blades... wonder what my NIB one is worth :think:
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 18, 2014, 07:05:56 PM
Wenger? ... no I don't think so... China... ya that's more like it. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/281244051129?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
Post by: splico on January 18, 2014, 10:11:07 PM
www.ebay.com/itm/Cigar-Box-Lots-Of-Knives-31-Items-Inside/221355193697?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D4211605240345697436%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D261375116465%26 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cigar-Box-Lots-Of-Knives-31-Items-Inside/221355193697?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D4211605240345697436%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D261375116465%26)
Post by: enki_ck on January 18, 2014, 10:52:57 PM
Thanks for the heads up btw, he'll let me have it with free shipping. Just waiting for the payment info. It will be a nice user. :cheers:
Anytime! Enjoy. :)
I've been waiting for an invoice from him for 2 days now though. :shrug: Got a reply when I asked for shipping quite quickly but now. :shrug:
Post by: burnside on January 19, 2014, 03:00:10 AM
:rofl:
Post by: SAKMikey on January 19, 2014, 03:14:13 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Olive-Green-alox-rare-discontinued-Swiss-army-knife-/291060543851?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c48f716b
:rofl:
What's really bad is that listing has 3 watchers. :facepalm:
:twak:
Post by: condcup on January 19, 2014, 03:40:05 AM
Looks like someone might be unhappy in the near future:
Wenger? ... no I don't think so... China... ya that's more like it. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/281244051129?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
ICanFixThat, :hu:
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/Mobile%20Uploads/AAF80115-2E5F-4C80-BD57-3FD8D055E066_zps9u9gkouu.png)
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/Mobile%20Uploads/1FC8CB1D-180B-4A0E-AB32-BC59F1B26FCA_zpsyw1y85yd.png)
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/Mobile%20Uploads/BC3C89C5-E4BA-4E1D-8E9E-8D054E12A7B4_zpsisthd53y.png)
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/Mobile%20Uploads/B7F2F3E1-CEC4-43B4-B658-E467273B77D6_zpsmuk3ycpp.png)
Post by: splico on January 19, 2014, 12:19:19 PM
Thanks for the heads up btw, he'll let me have it with free shipping. Just waiting for the payment info. It will be a nice user. :cheers:
Anytime! Enjoy. :)
I've been waiting for an invoice from him for 2 days now though. :shrug: Got a reply when I asked for shipping quite quickly but now. :shrug:
in those global days german precision dying :(
Post by: dmanuel on January 20, 2014, 01:01:38 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Olive-Green-alox-rare-discontinued-Swiss-army-knife-/291060543851?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c48f716b
:rofl:
What's really bad is that listing has 3 watchers. :facepalm:
:twak:
So please pardon my ignorance, what makes this one crazy? Is it actually still being produced in that color or is $38 just far too much for it? Still learning so much about Vic Alox, shame it isn't like firearms that has a price guide published every year lol
Post by: enki_ck on January 20, 2014, 01:05:14 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Olive-Green-alox-rare-discontinued-Swiss-army-knife-/291060543851?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c48f716b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Olive-Green-alox-rare-discontinued-Swiss-army-knife-/291060543851?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c48f716b)
:rofl:
What's really bad is that listing has 3 watchers. :facepalm:
:twak:
So please pardon my ignorance, what makes this one crazy? Is it actually still being produced in that color or is $38 just far too much for it? Still learning so much about Vic Alox, shame it isn't like firearms that has a price guide published every year lol
It was rare but not as of last few weeks. They are selling for 25-30 now. Felinevet has them with much cheaper international shipping.
Post by: CanadianLMfan on January 20, 2014, 01:17:13 AM
And there's 15 watchers...
Post by: dmanuel on January 20, 2014, 01:19:13 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Olive-Green-alox-rare-discontinued-Swiss-army-knife-/291060543851?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c48f716b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Olive-Green-alox-rare-discontinued-Swiss-army-knife-/291060543851?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c48f716b)
:rofl:
What's really bad is that listing has 3 watchers. :facepalm:
:twak:
So please pardon my ignorance, what makes this one crazy? Is it actually still being produced in that color or is $38 just far too much for it? Still learning so much about Vic Alox, shame it isn't like firearms that has a price guide published every year lol
It was rare but not as of last few weeks. They are selling for 25-30 now. Felinevet has them with much cheaper international shipping.
Does FelineVet sell on EDCSource? Strange if so, cause I can't find them on there.
Edit: Reason I am asking is because I would like to pick one up. However, no one likes overspending and of course I would rather do business with someone connected to the forum.
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 20, 2014, 01:30:37 AM
I hope you won that knife and are really enjoying it.Looks like someone might be unhappy in the near future:
Wenger? ... no I don't think so... China... ya that's more like it. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/281244051129?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
ICanFixThat, :hu:
...
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 20, 2014, 01:33:06 AM
Yes Felinevet is on EDC Source (http://www.edcsource.com/100015,user_id,shop). Didn't know he had Green Cadets though.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Olive-Green-alox-rare-discontinued-Swiss-army-knife-/291060543851?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c48f716b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Olive-Green-alox-rare-discontinued-Swiss-army-knife-/291060543851?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c48f716b)
:rofl:
What's really bad is that listing has 3 watchers. :facepalm:
:twak:
So please pardon my ignorance, what makes this one crazy? Is it actually still being produced in that color or is $38 just far too much for it? Still learning so much about Vic Alox, shame it isn't like firearms that has a price guide published every year lol
It was rare but not as of last few weeks. They are selling for 25-30 now. Felinevet has them with much cheaper international shipping.
Does FelineVet sell on EDCSource? Strange if so, cause I can't find them on there.
Edit: Reason I am asking is because I would like to pick one up. However, no one likes overspending and of course I would rather do business with someone connected to the forum.
Post by: MWDP on January 20, 2014, 01:38:48 AM
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NTSA-RARE-VICTORINOX-CADET-COPPER-ALOX-SWISS-ARMY-FOLDING-MULTI-TOOL-KNIFE-/380812030080?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item58aa2a7080
And there's 15 watchers...
Someone offered me one for 85$ and I thought that was high :facepalm:
Post by: SAKMikey on January 20, 2014, 01:40:34 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Olive-Green-alox-rare-discontinued-Swiss-army-knife-/291060543851?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c48f716b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Olive-Green-alox-rare-discontinued-Swiss-army-knife-/291060543851?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c48f716b)
:rofl:
What's really bad is that listing has 3 watchers. :facepalm:
:twak:
So please pardon my ignorance, what makes this one crazy? Is it actually still being produced in that color or is $38 just far too much for it? Still learning so much about Vic Alox, shame it isn't like firearms that has a price guide published every year lol
It was rare but not as of last few weeks. They are selling for 25-30 now. Felinevet has them with much cheaper international shipping.
Does FelineVet sell on EDCSource? Strange if so, cause I can't find them on there.
Edit: Reason I am asking is because I would like to pick one up. However, no one likes overspending and of course I would rather do business with someone connected to the forum.
It was on there. All gone now.
http://www.edcsource.com/auction_details.php?auction_id=116989
Still available on eBay from CVW :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-GREEN-CADET-Alox-Knife-84mm-w-Keyring-53047-/131096771729?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e85f9fc91
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 20, 2014, 01:58:13 AM
That's very high for used, I guess the seller is not worried about their reputation.http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NTSA-RARE-VICTORINOX-CADET-COPPER-ALOX-SWISS-ARMY-FOLDING-MULTI-TOOL-KNIFE-/380812030080?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item58aa2a7080
And there's 15 watchers...
Someone offered me one for 85$ and I thought that was high :facepalm:
Probably all the watches have knives they are hoping to sell when the market price is right, so they want to know if this sells ha ha.
Post by: ColoSwiss on January 21, 2014, 05:45:47 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Discontinued-Vintage-Victorinox-Buffalo-Horn-Director-Knife-RARE-/271378924879?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3f2f71c54f
Post by: burnside on January 21, 2014, 09:47:12 AM
Someone has delusions.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Discontinued-Vintage-Victorinox-Buffalo-Horn-Director-Knife-RARE-/271378924879?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3f2f71c54f
:facepalm:
Post by: splico on January 21, 2014, 02:06:10 PM
:facepalm:
www.ebay.com/itm/141167839806?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/141167839806?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Post by: nsa-x-file on January 21, 2014, 03:29:34 PM
Someone has delusions.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Discontinued-Vintage-Victorinox-Buffalo-Horn-Director-Knife-RARE-/271378924879?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3f2f71c54f
Oh dear. ::)
Post by: NutSAK on January 21, 2014, 03:44:26 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-8-blade-VICTORNOX-Swiss-Army-Survival-Knife-with-HOOK-Blade-/131081533937?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e851179f1
Post by: splico on January 21, 2014, 03:54:17 PM
This one has the "rare weaving/splicing hook blade". Be sure to read the description.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-8-blade-VICTORNOX-Swiss-Army-Survival-Knife-with-HOOK-Blade-/131081533937?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e851179f1
awesome :facepalm:
Post by: PTRSAK on January 21, 2014, 09:57:17 PM
This one has the "rare weaving/splicing hook blade". Be sure to read the description.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-8-blade-VICTORNOX-Swiss-Army-Survival-Knife-with-HOOK-Blade-/131081533937?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e851179f1
awesome :facepalm:
I just SO want to "send seller a message" simply saying "WTF dude?"
I mean seriously? mid '90's is vintage???
Post by: GigaHz on January 21, 2014, 10:04:43 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cybertool-29-Onyx-Swiss-Army-knife-new-in-1999-packaging-retired-/251430947405?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8a73ca4d
Post by: NutSAK on January 21, 2014, 10:14:38 PM
I didn't know they quit making these?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cybertool-29-Onyx-Swiss-Army-knife-new-in-1999-packaging-retired-/251430947405?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8a73ca4d
Yeah, I've been seeing the CT29 listed as retired a lot lately too... ::)
Post by: ColoSwiss on January 21, 2014, 11:37:54 PM
This one has the "rare weaving/splicing hook blade". Be sure to read the description.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-8-blade-VICTORNOX-Swiss-Army-Survival-Knife-with-HOOK-Blade-/131081533937?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e851179f1
I'm not sure hip boots are going to be enough.
Post by: enki_ck on January 21, 2014, 11:40:30 PM
This one has the "rare weaving/splicing hook blade". Be sure to read the description.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-8-blade-VICTORNOX-Swiss-Army-Survival-Knife-with-HOOK-Blade-/131081533937?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e851179f1
I'm not sure hip boots are going to be enough.
Also:
Quote from: eBay
Country of Manufacture: Sweden
:facepalm:
Post by: burnside on January 22, 2014, 12:51:15 AM
This one has the "rare weaving/splicing hook blade". Be sure to read the description.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-8-blade-VICTORNOX-Swiss-Army-Survival-Knife-with-HOOK-Blade-/131081533937?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e851179f1
The description was almost painful to read. Someone needs to tell this person what a dipsh!t they are.
:facepalm:
:rofl:
Post by: bren10man on January 22, 2014, 08:15:17 AM
This one has the "rare weaving/splicing hook blade". Be sure to read the description.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-8-blade-VICTORNOX-Swiss-Army-Survival-Knife-with-HOOK-Blade-/131081533937?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e851179f1
The description was almost painful to read. Someone needs to tell this person what a dipsh!t they are.
:facepalm:
:rofl:
I had a reply ready, all I had to do what hit SEND....BUT....I do not want to be reported and banned from E-Bay.
Just think: some sucker is going to fall for it.
Post by: dmanuel on January 23, 2014, 08:54:06 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Soldier-93mm-Alox-with-Keyring-RARE-Knife-Stamped-97-/221359719758?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item338a11454e
Post by: GigaHz on January 23, 2014, 09:08:28 AM
Post by: dmanuel on January 23, 2014, 09:12:06 AM
Looks like a model 1961 that was made in 1997? :think:
Is that even possible? I was interested in it, but it seems to be a bit high on the price. I wasn't sure, so figured I would let y'all chime in, even if it meant I missed out on some one of a kind piece.
Post by: GigaHz on January 23, 2014, 09:16:41 AM
To me that knife is way over priced. $40-60 is more inline to me.
Post by: jaydar on January 23, 2014, 09:29:41 AM
Looks like a model 1961 that was made in 1997? :think:
Is that even possible? I was interested in it, but it seems to be a bit high on the price. I wasn't sure, so figured I would let y'all chime in, even if it meant I missed out on some one of a kind piece.
1997 is a tricky year to find as not many were bought by the army , this is why you find lots of random alox with a 97 stamp where they have reused the blades.
The fact it has a keyring is not a bonus as it just means it was not an Army one but one sold off as a pioneer.
Price is not to bad for a 97 with out a keyring it would be worth a lot more
Post by: dmanuel on January 23, 2014, 10:35:39 AM
That style of alox soldier is referred to as a model 1961. I think that was first year they made it and it looked that way. They all looked the same just with different date stamps on the blade for the actual year it was made. 2008 was the last year they looked like that. :think:
To me that knife is way over priced. $40-60 is more inline to me.
Looks like a model 1961 that was made in 1997? :think:
Is that even possible? I was interested in it, but it seems to be a bit high on the price. I wasn't sure, so figured I would let y'all chime in, even if it meant I missed out on some one of a kind piece.
1997 is a tricky year to find as not many were bought by the army , this is why you find lots of random alox with a 97 stamp where they have reused the blades.
The fact it has a keyring is not a bonus as it just means it was not an Army one but one sold off as a pioneer.
Price is not to bad for a 97 with out a keyring it would be worth a lot more
I appreciate the responses guys. Always nice to learn something new. So much out there still to learn about all the different variations!
Post by: derekmac on January 23, 2014, 11:02:54 AM
Well I just learned something new. Kind of makes me want to carry my 97 Soldier (without keyring) today. :DLooks like a model 1961 that was made in 1997? :think:
Is that even possible? I was interested in it, but it seems to be a bit high on the price. I wasn't sure, so figured I would let y'all chime in, even if it meant I missed out on some one of a kind piece.
1997 is a tricky year to find as not many were bought by the army , this is why you find lots of random alox with a 97 stamp where they have reused the blades.
The fact it has a keyring is not a bonus as it just means it was not an Army one but one sold off as a pioneer.
Price is not to bad for a 97 with out a keyring it would be worth a lot more
Post by: PTRSAK on January 23, 2014, 12:04:09 PM
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251429972097?
Post by: MWDP on January 23, 2014, 12:13:37 PM
Not all that crazy, except for the photo's which appear to have been taken from low Earth orbit.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251429972097?
Maybe the seller's got a bad back and can't bend over much, who knows...
Post by: GigaHz on January 23, 2014, 12:14:48 PM
Not all that crazy, except for the photo's which appear to have been taken from low Earth orbit.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251429972097?
I think that is one of those China copies.
Post by: CanadianLMfan on January 23, 2014, 01:34:07 PM
Not all that crazy, except for the photo's which appear to have been taken from low Earth orbit.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251429972097?
I think that is one of those China copies.
It is fake. If you zoom in the tools are definitely not Victorinox.
Post by: condcup on January 25, 2014, 02:03:14 AM
:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
Post by: daverobson on January 25, 2014, 11:48:00 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Wenger-Original-Issue-Swiss-Army-Knife/281248352155?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107083349%26meid%3D4363941788468049064%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D20140107083349%26rk%3D0%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D131098560289#ht_158wt_1026
Post by: GigaHz on January 25, 2014, 12:57:57 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191039130455?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Post by: splico on January 27, 2014, 02:54:18 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Waterproof-Outdoor-Detachable-Casual-Pants-Fast-Drying-Hiking-Trousers-New-/331022206396?pt=US_CSA_MC_Pants&var=&hash=item4d127605bc
Post by: splico on January 28, 2014, 05:33:13 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Officer-s-Folding-Pocket-Knife-Suisse-Swiss-Explorer-Plus-/360841766465?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item5403d86641
Post by: ColoSwiss on January 28, 2014, 11:52:41 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191053551269?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: NutSAK on January 29, 2014, 12:10:51 AM
"Minor signs of use"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191053551269?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I think the PO liked his grinder more than his SAK!
Post by: splico on January 29, 2014, 12:30:38 AM
"Minor signs of use"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191053551269?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I think the PO liked his grinder more than his SAK!
:rofl:
Post by: splico on February 01, 2014, 08:43:19 PM
http://www.etsy.com/listing/130100095/pocket-knife-case-to-measure?ref=sr_gallery_10&ga_search_query=victorinox+knife&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=HR&ga_ref=auto4&ga_search_type=all
Post by: condcup on February 01, 2014, 09:27:58 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161214291238?
Post by: daverobson on February 01, 2014, 10:18:31 PM
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/36780DED-4D49-429D-A364-6299FEA57AB6_zpswt9w5tz4.png)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161214291238?
As if that wasn't bad enough, he's asking $85 shipping to the U.K.!
Post by: Caranthanus on February 02, 2014, 01:18:27 AM
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/36780DED-4D49-429D-A364-6299FEA57AB6_zpswt9w5tz4.png)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161214291238?
As if that wasn't bad enough, he's asking $85 shipping to the U.K.!
:o
I would say taht he decided to rather keep it himself :D,
unless he finds some similar true weirdo :bnghd:
:facepalm:
Post by: splico on February 03, 2014, 10:43:37 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-MARLBORO-OUTDOORSMAN-SWISS-ARMY-AND-OTHER-KNIVES-/221363987037?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item338a52625d
Post by: GigaHz on February 03, 2014, 10:01:32 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Old-VICTORINOX-Victoria-Small-TINKER-6-Blade-PAT-Can-Opener-Square-Shank-/151224211390?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2335aa57be
Post by: PTRSAK on February 03, 2014, 10:20:56 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141181218108?
Post by: NutSAK on February 03, 2014, 11:47:21 PM
well, it's (hopefully) an "extra zero" typo, but
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141181218108?
That would be my guess. That seller seems to have his other items priced in the "normal" range. In fact, it appears that he starts out many of this auctions at $0.99, so it might actually be two extra zeros!
Post by: burnside on February 04, 2014, 03:15:00 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Blue-Farmer-Swiss-Army-knife-new-in-box-retired-/301088079367?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item461a3f7e07
:ahhh
This seller, 'Smartknives', has been bumping up the price on these blue and red farmers by about $25 each time they list a new one. I figured the newer colored Farmers would start creeping up in value, but I didn't think it would be such a big jump.
Post by: ColoSwiss on February 06, 2014, 05:54:08 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Swiss-War-Knife-Engraved-case-MORA-SWEDEN-laminated-Steel-No-Reserve-/321311498398?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4acfa8609e
Post by: RT1969 on February 06, 2014, 07:37:51 AM
:rofl:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Swiss-War-Knife-Engraved-case-MORA-SWEDEN-laminated-Steel-No-Reserve-/321311498398?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4acfa8609e
I think someone has a little geography problem here :think: And the text manages to post more questions than it answers. But the best part is the war knive :rofl:
And man, I feel antique! I must be older than this knive.
Good find! :salute:
Post by: GigaHz on February 06, 2014, 11:52:58 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Discontinued-Swiss-Army-Dutchess-LNIB-Beautiful-Condition-EDC-/231152740494?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item35d1c6e88e
Post by: Reinier on February 06, 2014, 12:10:15 PM
:ahhh $300 before it is over?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Discontinued-Swiss-Army-Dutchess-LNIB-Beautiful-Condition-EDC-/231152740494?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item35d1c6e88e
It's $3.00 now :)
Post by: dmanuel on February 07, 2014, 03:07:48 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Collectable-Victorinox-Switzerland-Stainless-Rostfrei-Sunburst-Pocket-Knife-/191057644116?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c7bec4a54
Post by: crackout on February 07, 2014, 03:26:58 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Red-Knive-OFFICER-In-Box-/171234899754
Post by: nsa-x-file on February 07, 2014, 03:46:55 PM
$1500 for this??? No thank you ...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Collectable-Victorinox-Switzerland-Stainless-Rostfrei-Sunburst-Pocket-Knife-/191057644116?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c7bec4a54
:facepalm:
Post by: RT1969 on February 07, 2014, 03:48:16 PM
$1500 for this??? No thank you ...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Collectable-Victorinox-Switzerland-Stainless-Rostfrei-Sunburst-Pocket-Knife-/191057644116?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c7bec4a54
Are SAKs on ebay becoming the replacement of Silkroad?
Post by: dmanuel on February 08, 2014, 12:22:53 AM
$1500 for this??? No thank you ...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Collectable-Victorinox-Switzerland-Stainless-Rostfrei-Sunburst-Pocket-Knife-/191057644116?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c7bec4a54
Are SAKs on ebay becoming the replacement of Silkroad?
Honestly, I think the guy just has it listed at a ridiculous price so more people will see it and offer him something a bit more reasonable.
Post by: PTRSAK on February 08, 2014, 01:45:33 AM
$1500 for this??? No thank you ...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Collectable-Victorinox-Switzerland-Stainless-Rostfrei-Sunburst-Pocket-Knife-/191057644116?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c7bec4a54
Are SAKs on ebay becoming the replacement of Silkroad?
Honestly, I think the guy just has it listed at a ridiculous price so more people will see it and offer him something a bit more reasonable.
I'm picking that it's another case of misplaced decimal point. $15.00 sounds more like it.
Post by: splico on February 10, 2014, 04:31:24 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BILL-MONICA-A-STARR-ATTRACTION-POCKET-KNIFE-IN-BOX-STIDHAM-ESTATE-/171225038906?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item27ddcec03a
Post by: ColoSwiss on February 11, 2014, 12:30:34 AM
Bill & Monica :facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BILL-MONICA-A-STARR-ATTRACTION-POCKET-KNIFE-IN-BOX-STIDHAM-ESTATE-/171225038906?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item27ddcec03a
"It depends on what the meaning of the word 'is' is."
Post by: twiliter on February 11, 2014, 02:31:13 AM
Another $1000 Pioneer?
Post by: CanadianLMfan on February 11, 2014, 02:32:49 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-PIONEER-DAMASCUS-LIMITED-EDITION-2010-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-COUTEAU-SUISSE-/321315457510?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4acfe4c9e6
Another $1000 Pioneer?
This is a 2010 limited run of Vic Damascus Pioneers in black, and it was sold for under $400?
It's been four years, so the prices would've gone higher.
Post by: twiliter on February 11, 2014, 02:41:55 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-PIONEER-DAMASCUS-LIMITED-EDITION-2010-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-COUTEAU-SUISSE-/321315457510?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4acfe4c9e6
Another $1000 Pioneer?
This is a 2010 limited run of Vic Damascus Pioneers in black, and it was sold for under $400?
It's been four years, so the prices would've gone higher.
Maybe get a few Elsener Explorers to bury in the backyard! :think:
Post by: mrynnr on February 11, 2014, 02:56:34 AM
Post by: condcup on February 11, 2014, 11:10:36 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281264654156?
Post by: SAKMikey on February 12, 2014, 04:16:29 AM
:ahhh :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281264654156?
I was about to post this earlier. That's just crazy. :think:
Post by: burnside on February 12, 2014, 06:27:40 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390720731359?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I'm probably going to list mine tonight. It is like new and unused but without the box.
Post by: twiliter on February 12, 2014, 09:04:45 PM
I've seen a bunch of those damascus pioneers sell for around that much on ebay. Here is one that sold for 1250.00...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390720731359?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I'm probably going to list mine tonight. It is like new and unused but without the box.
It did make $1000, last I looked it was $800. http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-PIONEER-DAMASCUS-LIMITED-EDITION-2010-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-COUTEAU-SUISSE-/321315457510?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4acfe4c9e6
$1050 with shipping, wow, good luck when and if you list it. :salute:
Post by: Reinier on February 12, 2014, 11:13:28 PM
Post by: enki_ck on February 12, 2014, 11:23:40 PM
Wow, I think mine was the first that sold for somewhere in the region of $1000. In a way I wish I hadn't sold it but my wallet disagrees :P
Yeah, I think yours was the first one to break the 1k mark for any SAK. A '60s soldier was I think tops at around $450 before. After that the craziness really started. :ahhh
Post by: Reinier on February 12, 2014, 11:46:33 PM
By the way I think it was a little below 1K, 960 or something like that.
Post by: enki_ck on February 12, 2014, 11:59:37 PM
Post by: splico on February 13, 2014, 07:22:43 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-SWISS-ARMY-Knife-Multi-Tool-Officer-Officier-Suisse-Champ-RED-/370876975715?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item5659fd8a63
Post by: enki_ck on February 13, 2014, 07:35:23 PM
:facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-SWISS-ARMY-Knife-Multi-Tool-Officer-Officier-Suisse-Champ-RED-/370876975715?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item5659fd8a63
I'm guessing Explorer he forgot to open the scissors on. The description says small scissors but the main pic might trick someone to think it's a Passenger. Looks too thick for a 3 layer SAK.
Post by: NutSAK on February 13, 2014, 07:42:03 PM
:facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-SWISS-ARMY-Knife-Multi-Tool-Officer-Officier-Suisse-Champ-RED-/370876975715?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item5659fd8a63
I'm guessing Explorer he forgot to open the scissors on. The description says small scissors but the main pic might trick someone to think it's a Passenger. Looks too thick for a 3 layer SAK.
I believe you're right. I don't think the seller is trying to pull a fast one.
Post by: splico on February 13, 2014, 07:45:24 PM
:facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-SWISS-ARMY-Knife-Multi-Tool-Officer-Officier-Suisse-Champ-RED-/370876975715?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item5659fd8a63
I'm guessing Explorer he forgot to open the scissors on. The description says small scissors but the main pic might trick someone to think it's a Passenger. Looks too thick for a 3 layer SAK.
yup, that's it
Post by: twiliter on February 13, 2014, 10:38:40 PM
Really? Over 1400 USD... :facepalm:
Post by: SublimetalMsG on February 14, 2014, 12:43:09 AM
Post by: dmanuel on February 14, 2014, 01:36:40 AM
I don't like buying things I wont use but that blade sure is cool. I wish they standardized that blade do I could use it lol. With that said is the steel any different or is like etched on???
To make a true damascus blade the steel has to be folded over and over. After the blade has been made it is dipped into an acid etch to reveal the fold patterns. Certain steels lend themselves better to this process than others. Well, true by todays standards anyway.
Here is some light reading on it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus_steel
Post by: burnside on February 14, 2014, 02:15:47 PM
Wow, I think mine was the first that sold for somewhere in the region of $1000. In a way I wish I hadn't sold it but my wallet disagrees :P
That is currently my dilemma. I got mine for a good price, and after selling a few other knives at a profit, my true investment into it was at an even better price than what I initially paid for it. My wallet wants me to sell it, but then again, I would love to keep it and actually make it a user.
I don't like buying things I wont use but that blade sure is cool. I wish they standardized that blade do I could use it lol. With that said is the steel any different or is like etched on???
To make a true damascus blade the steel has to be folded over and over. After the blade has been made it is dipped into an acid etch to reveal the fold patterns. Certain steels lend themselves better to this process than others. Well, true by todays standards anyway.
Here is some light reading on it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus_steel
The steel used on the victorinox damascus knives is not true damascus. It is called Damasteel, and is a bit different. It is the hardest and probably the nicest steel Victorinox has ever used on a knife. It has a hardness of 60rc.
Here is a link for more information on Damasteel...
http://www.damasteel.se/
Do a google search for damasteel, and you will find plenty more information on other forums as well.
Post by: burnside on February 14, 2014, 02:26:01 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281264654156?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: GigaHz on February 14, 2014, 02:31:51 PM
Post by: dmanuel on February 14, 2014, 04:10:20 PM
The steel used on the victorinox damascus knives is not true damascus. It is called Damasteel, and is a bit different. It is the hardest and probably the nicest steel Victorinox has ever used on a knife. It has a hardness of 60rc.
Here is a link for more information on Damasteel...
http://www.damasteel.se/
Do a google search for damasteel, and you will find plenty more information on other forums as well.
Awesome, thanks for the info. That's what I love about this place, always the opportunity to learn something new!
Post by: sticktodrum on February 14, 2014, 05:14:27 PM
The steel used on the victorinox damascus knives is not true damascus. It is called Damasteel, and is a bit different. It is the hardest and probably the nicest steel Victorinox has ever used on a knife. It has a hardness of 60rc.
Here is a link for more information on Damasteel...
http://www.damasteel.se/
Do a google search for damasteel, and you will find plenty more information on other forums as well.
It's still considered Damascus steel though. When people say "true Damascus," they're really talking about a specific combination of metals done with a specific technique as was done originally when the technology was created.
Damasteel is just the brand, and in particular the SAK blade is a stainless Damascus. They still etch it, and one of the steels isn't as corrosion resistant so it darkens.
Other manufacturers use different metals and techniques, but it's all still what is conventionally called Damascus steel. Alabama Damascus uses more traditional forging techniques, and you can find those blades in Kershaw's Damascus models. Devin Thomas uses a similar powdered steel method to Damasteel, and creates similarly intricate patterns.
It's all referred to as Damascus steel, because that's what it emulates, only using more modern methods.
Post by: dmanuel on February 15, 2014, 12:10:39 AM
The steel used on the victorinox damascus knives is not true damascus. It is called Damasteel, and is a bit different. It is the hardest and probably the nicest steel Victorinox has ever used on a knife. It has a hardness of 60rc.
Here is a link for more information on Damasteel...
http://www.damasteel.se/
Do a google search for damasteel, and you will find plenty more information on other forums as well.
It's still considered Damascus steel though. When people say "true Damascus," they're really talking about a specific combination of metals done with a specific technique as was done originally when the technology was created.
Damasteel is just the brand, and in particular the SAK blade is a stainless Damascus. They still etch it, and one of the steels isn't as corrosion resistant so it darkens.
Other manufacturers use different metals and techniques, but it's all still what is conventionally called Damascus steel. Alabama Damascus uses more traditional forging techniques, and you can find those blades in Kershaw's Damascus models. Devin Thomas uses a similar powdered steel method to Damasteel, and creates similarly intricate patterns.
It's all referred to as Damascus steel, because that's what it emulates, only using more modern methods.
What I find interesting is that we have ways of approximating what they could do, but no way of doing the exact same thing. It really is lost to the times, probably never to be found again.
Post by: SublimetalMsG on February 15, 2014, 07:21:45 AM
Post by: GigaHz on February 15, 2014, 01:46:34 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Switzerland-Swiss-Army-Section-Pfenninger-You-louder-you-Scream-Mint-Patch-/331130150087?pt=AU_PinsBadgesPatches&hash=item4d18e51cc7
Post by: sawman on February 15, 2014, 02:28:24 PM
:ahhhWhat the hell is that? :whistle:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Switzerland-Swiss-Army-Section-Pfenninger-You-louder-you-Scream-Mint-Patch-/331130150087?pt=AU_PinsBadgesPatches&hash=item4d18e51cc7
Post by: GigaHz on February 15, 2014, 02:31:20 PM
Post by: splico on February 16, 2014, 11:20:39 PM
Post by: ColoSwiss on February 17, 2014, 03:16:39 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Army-Knife-Great-Grand-Grandfathers-10-tools-very-old-/161227318396?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2589e5a47c
Post by: splico on February 17, 2014, 10:15:00 AM
Youngest Great Grandfather around!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Army-Knife-Great-Grand-Grandfathers-10-tools-very-old-/161227318396?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2589e5a47c
:rofl: :tu:
Post by: PTRSAK on February 17, 2014, 12:30:28 PM
Youngest Great Grandfather around!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Army-Knife-Great-Grand-Grandfathers-10-tools-very-old-/161227318396?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2589e5a47c
and a tight-arse old cheapskate too... :tool:
Post by: Cauldronborn on February 18, 2014, 06:27:15 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Artisan-Fieldmaster-Small-Swiss-Army-Knife-84mm-Victoria/231161864639?_trksid=p2050601.m2372&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D207%26meid%3D4927081521974142511%26pid%3D100085%26prg%3D1112%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D370487943021%26%26clkid%3D4927083123355998096&_qi=RTM1562571
Post by: enki_ck on February 18, 2014, 07:47:09 PM
Post by: detron on February 18, 2014, 07:53:53 PM
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/audioquest-diamond-3-3-high-speed-hdmi-cable-dark-gray-black/2383276.p?id=1218324437192
wow, that is all I know, crazy
Post by: PTRSAK on February 18, 2014, 09:57:45 PM
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Victorinox-Voyageur-rare-vintage-alox-swiss-army-knife-/151230992207?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item233611cf4f
Post by: Higgins617 on February 18, 2014, 10:01:17 PM
Post by: microbe on February 18, 2014, 10:03:44 PM
It's getting there...
Post by: MWDP on February 18, 2014, 10:09:49 PM
http://r.ebay.com/qU9HX4
It's getting there...
Bought one of these with a broken spring on the saw recently for 40eur... Excellent condition
Post by: microbe on February 18, 2014, 10:12:22 PM
Post by: enki_ck on February 18, 2014, 11:03:27 PM
Post by: microbe on February 18, 2014, 11:03:56 PM
http://r.ebay.com/AVDFA5
http://r.ebay.com/pI6ok8
http://r.ebay.com/9te42x
All rare, but steep prices
Post by: detron on February 18, 2014, 11:37:35 PM
Come on Detron you don't want one of those??? :rofl: That is just absurd.
it is absurd because it does not improve the picture or sound. HDMI is a DIGITAL signal, so it is either a 1 or it is a 0. analog signals like old audio cable, it did matter to some degree, but this is just preying on those who are not knowledgeable
Post by: SublimetalMsG on February 18, 2014, 11:51:54 PM
Post by: sticktodrum on February 19, 2014, 03:55:07 AM
Yes or like guitar cables matter I notice I gain or lose decibels depending on quality and length but not noticeable unless your ear is trained. And it has to he pushing max volume on the amp. But for hdmi the only thing you should worry about if you need more than 10 feet than quality may matter and if there are kinks in the cables your using could effect the signal for hdmi.
Yeah...that thing with guitar cables isn't true. Sorry. :D
Post by: SublimetalMsG on February 19, 2014, 05:26:21 AM
Post by: SublimetalMsG on February 19, 2014, 05:28:08 AM
Post by: SublimetalMsG on February 19, 2014, 05:32:20 AM
I just googled it I got this answer
Post by: sticktodrum on February 19, 2014, 07:02:58 AM
http://lunahelia.com/article/how-guitar-cables-affect-tone
I just googled it I got this answer
Reads like a lot of woo-woo to me. I actually asked this question to a skeptical podcaster/researcher that I listen to, and he answered it on an episode. Check it out below, and scroll down to find the referenced material:
http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4158
So...back to crazy? :D
Post by: SublimetalMsG on February 19, 2014, 07:17:21 AM
http://lunahelia.com/article/how-guitar-cables-affect-tone
I just googled it I got this answer
Reads like a lot of woo-woo to me. I actually asked this question to a skeptical podcaster/researcher that I listen to, and he answered it on an episode. Check it out below, and scroll down to find the referenced material:
http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4158
So...back to crazy? :D
I like challenge!!!!! :tu: First though the person you asked how long have they played electric guitar? How are they qualified to answer this? Plus you have to dispute this to many many many famous guitarists which may take you a wile I think. :cheers: . When i Googled the question I got a lot of webpages. so one pod-caster who may or may not be qualified to answer will not affect my judgement on this easily i Need more proof that it could be in my head. Since I only accidentally discovered this after maybe my 5-6th year playing guitar before I really noticed which was years ago I may be really difficult to get to admit I am wrong :D. I Just think if you cant hear it you wont believe it like i said a trained ear.
http://www.harmonycentral.com/t5/Guitars-and-Amps/The-Truth-About-Guitar-Cables/ba-p/35407627
Post by: SublimetalMsG on February 19, 2014, 07:24:38 AM
http://lunahelia.com/article/how-guitar-cables-affect-tone
I just googled it I got this answer
Reads like a lot of woo-woo to me. I actually asked this question to a skeptical podcaster/researcher that I listen to, and he answered it on an episode. Check it out below, and scroll down to find the referenced material:
http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4158
So...back to crazy? :D
I'm actually having trouble finding the pod cast if you can link it please.
Post by: sticktodrum on February 19, 2014, 07:40:43 AM
I like challenge!!!!! :tu: First though the person you asked how long have they played electric guitar? How are they qualified to answer this? Plus you have to dispute this to many many many famous guitarists which may take you a wile I think. :cheers: . When i Googled the question I got a lot of webpages. so one pod-caster who may or may not be qualified to answer will not affect my judgement on this easily i Need more proof that it could be in my head. Since I only accidentally discovered this after maybe my 5-6th year playing guitar before I really noticed which was years ago I may be really difficult to get to admit I am wrong :D. I Just think if you cant hear it you wont believe it like i said a trained ear.
http://www.harmonycentral.com/t5/Guitars-and-Amps/The-Truth-About-Guitar-Cables/ba-p/35407627
Well, how long (or if) he plays(ed) guitar is irrelevant. I asked some classmates and colleagues of mine, and they say the science checks out, and is sound. If a piece of equipment is incapable of producing that kind of variation, then someone's experience with an instrument doesn't make a difference.
The brain has a very potent talent for finding patterns where none exist, so musicians finding phenomena that they find significant (even where none exist) isn't a far stretch. Occurrences of pareidolia are rampant in music; and it's something I've seen in my 13 years as a percussionist. Most people will believe what they want to believe, and are often too arrogant in their "trained ear" to entertain the fact that things they hear may not be as significant as they think. For more on pareidolia, check this out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareidolia
I've read that article on Harmony Central, and frankly I'm not impressed. I've read countless articles on this, and I've yet to find one that actually cites decent evidence of one cable providing a marked effect over another, or any talk of the precise measures of inductance and capacitance across cables that would lead to changes in tonality. I suppose a cable that would have an abnormally high resistance would be detrimental to the signal, but that's not really what we're talking about here.
Maybe there is an effect. My main point is that it doesn't actually seem plausible, and I've found no compelling evidence to believe it. I'm not the one making the claim, so I'm not the one faced with the burden of proof. That's left to the people selling the cables and making the claim, and clearly there's a large customer base with a much lower standard of evidence than mine.
You're going to believe what you want to believe, and that's just fine. I'm more convinced that the price tag and packaging of a cable has more of an effect on what the guitarist hears than the cable itself.
I'm actually having trouble finding the pod cast if you can link it please.
I already linked it above...
Post by: SublimetalMsG on February 19, 2014, 08:05:01 AM
I like challenge!!!!! :tu: First though the person you asked how long have they played electric guitar? How are they qualified to answer this? Plus you have to dispute this to many many many famous guitarists which may take you a wile I think. :cheers: . When i Googled the question I got a lot of webpages. so one pod-caster who may or may not be qualified to answer will not affect my judgement on this easily i Need more proof that it could be in my head. Since I only accidentally discovered this after maybe my 5-6th year playing guitar before I really noticed which was years ago I may be really difficult to get to admit I am wrong :D. I Just think if you cant hear it you wont believe it like i said a trained ear.
http://www.harmonycentral.com/t5/Guitars-and-Amps/The-Truth-About-Guitar-Cables/ba-p/35407627
Well, how long (or if) he plays(ed) guitar is irrelevant. I asked some classmates and colleagues of mine, and they say the science checks out, and is sound. If a piece of equipment is incapable of producing that kind of variation, then someone's experience with an instrument doesn't make a difference.
The brain has a very potent talent for finding patterns where none exist, so musicians finding phenomena that they find significant (even where none exist) isn't a far stretch. Occurrences of pareidolia are rampant in music; and it's something I've seen in my 13 years as a percussionist. Most people will believe what they want to believe, and are often too arrogant in their "trained ear" to entertain the fact that things they hear may not be as significant as they think. For more on pareidolia, check this out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareidolia
I've read that article on Harmony Central, and frankly I'm not impressed. I've read countless articles on this, and I've yet to find one that actually cites decent evidence of one cable providing a marked effect over another, or any talk of the precise measures of inductance and capacitance across cables that would lead to changes in tonality. I suppose a cable that would have an abnormally high resistance would be detrimental to the signal, but that's not really what we're talking about here.
Maybe there is an effect. My main point is that it doesn't actually seem plausible, and I've found no compelling evidence to believe it. I'm not the one making the claim, so I'm not the one faced with the burden of proof. That's left to the people selling the cables and making the claim, and clearly there's a large customer base with a much lower standard of evidence than mine.
You're going to believe what you want to believe, and that's just fine. I'm more convinced that the price tag and packaging of a cable has more of an effect on what the guitarist hears than the cable itself.I'm actually having trouble finding the pod cast if you can link it please.
I already linked it above...
When i click on it it brings me to a page about swine flu lol.
Ok your pulling some stuff from wiki using psychology on me ehhhh :D. Psychology is an ever changing science and I'm not going to try and dispute your link. I think if the person you asked plays guitar or not is very relevant would i ask a dinosaur researcher to research a cure for cancer or would i ask the Scientist with a background in medicine to research the cure? Anyway how can 2-3 guitarist agree and hear the same difference in something that 20 people with no musical background can't hear? Science cant prove god exists or doesn't yet. So i think Science may be flawed in its view on this subject. You say your a percussionist. Well are all drums equal? or just a different Price tag on each? Do all Drum kits sound nearly the same the only difference is the pattern the person plays? Yet people who play drums tell me this brand is better than that brand and these symbols are better than these symbols. How can this be?
Post by: sticktodrum on February 19, 2014, 08:16:01 AM
When i click on it it brings me to a page about swine flu lol.
Ok your pulling some stuff from wiki using psychology on me ehhhh :D. Psychology is an ever changing science and I'm not going to try and dispute your link. I think if the person you asked plays guitar or not is very relevant would i ask a dinosaur researcher to research a cure for cancer or would i ask the Scientist with a background in medicine to research the cure? Anyway how can 2-3 guitarist agree and hear the same difference in something that 20 people with no musical background can't hear? Science cant prove god exists or doesn't yet. So i think Science may be flawed in its view on this subject. You say your a percussionist. Well are all drums equal? or just a different Price tag on each? Do all Drum kits sound nearly the same the only difference is the pattern the person plays? Yet people who play drums tell me this brand is better than that brand and these symbols are better than these symbols. How can this be?
Just scroll down, you'll see it. It's only part of the episode, and the reference is at the bottom.
As for the rest of what you wrote, it really has nothing to do with it. You're simply not comparing like with like, at all. The capabilities of wiring is not at all comparable to paleontology or medical research. Either way, information is true regardless of the source from which it comes. If someone who isn't a musician can express more accurately the way something works (or doesn't), then their expertise in playing the instrument is irrelevant. This is such a case.
How can 2-3 guitarists agree? Well, I don't know them, but I know exactly how a few people of any sort can believe something that isn't there. That's not really a question that's going to fluster anybody.
I'm not sure why you'd bring up religious items here, and I think it's inappropriate, but that also has nothing to do with it. Science can't prove (most of the time) that something doesn't exist. As I said above (and you should follow this closely, because you missed it the first time), the one making the claim is the one who has to prove it. I don't have to prove anything, and I certainly don't have to prove a negative.
If you want to believe something (and in turn spend more money because of it), then that's on you. I, however, require more substantial evidence than a few musicians of random assortment telling me that they hear a difference in the $50 patch cable they just bought, or an article that makes assertions with no actual data.
I've come to learn, by the way, that someone who tells me that Pearl Masters are better than Yamaha Oak Customs isn't someone I'm likely to hold a long conversation with. "Better" has nothing to do with scientific tractability, and there's a lot more meat behind the differences in tone woods and builds of mylar films than wiring having a tonal effect on a signal.
Post by: SublimetalMsG on February 19, 2014, 08:38:44 AM
Post by: ColoSwiss on February 19, 2014, 08:47:11 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RED-Classic-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-Inspired-TYPE-MULTI-TOOL-Blade-Gadgets-/141190950596?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20dfa2eec4
Post by: PTRSAK on February 19, 2014, 09:08:19 AM
not a MT, but crazy anyway
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/audioquest-diamond-3-3-high-speed-hdmi-cable-dark-gray-black/2383276.p?id=1218324437192
wow, that is all I know, crazy
You have GOT to read some of the reviews... :rofl: :rofl: and of the $2000 iPod cable.
Post by: sticktodrum on February 19, 2014, 09:09:05 AM
Get a load of that corkscrew!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RED-Classic-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-Inspired-TYPE-MULTI-TOOL-Blade-Gadgets-/141190950596?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20dfa2eec4 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/RED-Classic-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-Inspired-TYPE-MULTI-TOOL-Blade-Gadgets-/141190950596?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20dfa2eec4)
I luv me sum blade gadgets!
Post by: borgwarrior on February 19, 2014, 12:09:02 PM
http://epitkezes-kert.vatera.hu/barkacs_szerszam_ipari_gep/kezi_szerszamok/kes_ollo_sniccer/wenger_evolution_14_s_zsebkes_1863760664.html
Post by: twiliter on February 19, 2014, 09:14:39 PM
What, no keyring? :ahhh
Post by: PTRSAK on February 19, 2014, 09:26:16 PM
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/261401272521?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=107
for comparison, also on eBay Australia, from an Aussie seller brand new...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LEATHERMAN-WINGMAN-MULTI-TOOL-GREAT-GIFT-CAMP-FISH-HUNT-RRP-64-99-/261401272521?_trksid=p2054897.l4275
I see a case of buyer's remorse looming :facepalm:
Post by: Cauldronborn on February 19, 2014, 10:05:19 PM
I looked at both and saw the same price AU$35 with AU$5 shipping.
Post by: PTRSAK on February 20, 2014, 08:46:34 AM
Not being funny but are you sure you linked the listings?
I looked at both and saw the same price AU$35 with AU$5 shipping.
arrr smurf. This was the "crazy" one.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/USED-Leatherman-Wingman-Stainless-Steel-Multi-Tool-good-condition-/111276538112?pt=AU_Sport_Camping_Hiking_Tools&hash=item19e8993900
sold for $56 + $8 postage. USED :rofl:
Post by: dmanuel on February 20, 2014, 01:20:11 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Technician-Plus-/271406342116?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3f31141fe4
Post by: Reinier on February 20, 2014, 01:28:16 PM
Post by: twiliter on February 20, 2014, 01:34:33 PM
Post by: dmanuel on February 20, 2014, 01:51:47 PM
Well it's the same one that twiliter posted so you're not the only one thinking it's a bit steep :)
Lol woops, didn't even see that. Glad to know it's not just me
Post by: sticktodrum on February 21, 2014, 12:27:58 AM
Lol woops, didn't even see that. Glad to know it's not just me
Yeah it's not just you. That's effing nuts, and quite presumptuous. Almost rude...
Post by: Blade runner on February 21, 2014, 02:46:46 AM
Post by: papercut on February 21, 2014, 05:07:57 AM
Post by: PTRSAK on February 21, 2014, 10:26:55 AM
There is a new collector. Paying big money for alox SAk, and everybody is trying to sell. :facepalm:
Son of JimmyLee?
Post by: nsa-x-file on February 21, 2014, 10:32:07 AM
There is a new collector. Paying big money for alox SAk, and everybody is trying to sell. :facepalm:
Son of JimmyLee?
:rofl:
Post by: Reinier on February 21, 2014, 10:47:55 AM
Post by: Reinier on February 21, 2014, 11:27:32 AM
An XLT for $533 :facepalm:
I just sold mine for a little over $100 each.
Post by: crackout on February 21, 2014, 11:45:32 AM
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-Altes-Taschenmesser-mit-Ahle-und-Sage-/121279732688
Post by: Reinier on February 21, 2014, 11:48:25 AM
You don't see these too often. :tool:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-Altes-Taschenmesser-mit-Ahle-und-Sage-/121279732688
Nothing crazy about that :think:
I am the highest bidder until now :P
Post by: crackout on February 21, 2014, 01:16:03 PM
Post by: Reinier on February 21, 2014, 01:35:23 PM
But there is one rule: never post a link to an item that I am bidding on :P
Post by: NutSAK on February 21, 2014, 02:23:06 PM
That apple logo is worth about $210!
Post by: Reinier on February 21, 2014, 03:43:58 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390677288268
Post by: NutSAK on February 21, 2014, 03:49:38 PM
That's a bargain, because when I first posted it it was a whopping $389.99 :D
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390677288268
:D Well, I hope it makes some Apple fanboy happy!
Post by: twiliter on February 21, 2014, 09:50:58 PM
That's a bargain, because when I first posted it it was a whopping $389.99 :D
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390677288268
R, please tell me this is not your knife! :o
Post by: Reinier on February 21, 2014, 10:04:57 PM
That's a bargain, because when I first posted it it was a whopping $389.99 :D
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390677288268
R, please tell me this is not your knife! :o
It isn't :)
Post by: burnside on February 21, 2014, 10:41:51 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Hoffritz-Victoria-Swiss-Army-Knife-RARE-VINTAGE-1950s-collector-/181327470537?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2a37f59fc9
and then there is this...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Rare-Victorinox-SwissChamp-XXLT-with-Butane-Lighter-Brand-New-in-Box-/191073756884?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c7ce226d4
Post by: Reinier on February 22, 2014, 05:29:49 AM
I wonder how the seller has determined that this is from the 1950's?....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Hoffritz-Victoria-Swiss-Army-Knife-RARE-VINTAGE-1950s-collector-/181327470537?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2a37f59fc9
and then there is this...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Rare-Victorinox-SwissChamp-XXLT-with-Butane-Lighter-Brand-New-in-Box-/191073756884?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c7ce226d4
Well my XXLT went for $710 so you can't blame that seller for trying :)
Post by: burnside on February 22, 2014, 06:26:41 AM
I wonder how the seller has determined that this is from the 1950's?....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Hoffritz-Victoria-Swiss-Army-Knife-RARE-VINTAGE-1950s-collector-/181327470537?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2a37f59fc9
and then there is this...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Rare-Victorinox-SwissChamp-XXLT-with-Butane-Lighter-Brand-New-in-Box-/191073756884?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c7ce226d4
Well my XXLT went for $710 so you can't blame that seller for trying :)
That makes sense then. Perhaps I was thinking of the XL or XLT? One of those larger than the Champ SAKs I've seen go for around $200.
Post by: Reinier on February 22, 2014, 08:28:22 AM
Post by: twiliter on February 22, 2014, 01:53:00 PM
I wonder how the seller has determined that this is from the 1950's?....
I wonder about this too, sometimes there are indications from the tool evolution, but I wonder if they might have had it since new, like older collectors or inherited from a family member? :think:
Some of the stories behind individual SAK's are terribly interesting, Vic has some stories on the website and I think there are books with SAK stories as well. MTO has some of the coolest stories of course! :tu:
Post by: ColoSwiss on February 23, 2014, 04:59:59 AM
Leatherman rather than SAK, but stamp 'Hermes' on the blade and you can multiply the price by 20 times.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Authentic-Rare-Hermes-Clochette-Swiss-Army-Knife-Keychain-Charm-/271408665107?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f31379213
Post by: Reinier on February 23, 2014, 06:03:57 PM
Post by: dmanuel on February 24, 2014, 09:47:20 AM
Red Ted Nugent Farmer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271409127885?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l4449&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI271409127885.N2.S1.M8151)
Post by: PTRSAK on February 24, 2014, 11:12:53 AM
This one isn't crazy yet, but I am sure it will get that way soon! I'm just glad I finally managed to get my hands on one earlier.
Red Ted Nugent Farmer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271409127885?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l4449&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI271409127885.N2.S1.M8151)
$390.99 isn't crazy :o ???
Post by: dmanuel on February 24, 2014, 11:58:26 AM
This one isn't crazy yet, but I am sure it will get that way soon! I'm just glad I finally managed to get my hands on one earlier.
Red Ted Nugent Farmer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271409127885?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l4449&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI271409127885.N2.S1.M8151)
$390.99 isn't crazy :o ???
I'm willing to bet this one goes closer to $1,000
Post by: Caranthanus on February 24, 2014, 07:29:08 PM
:think: I'll pass this time ... :whistle:This one isn't crazy yet, but I am sure it will get that way soon! I'm just glad I finally managed to get my hands on one earlier.
Red Ted Nugent Farmer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271409127885?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l4449&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI271409127885.N2.S1.M8151)
$390.99 isn't crazy :o ???
I'm willing to bet this one goes closer to $1,000
Post by: jazzbass on February 24, 2014, 08:29:13 PM
I'm willing to bet this one goes closer to $1,000
Really? Why? I haven't been following alox pricing in a while.
Post by: twiliter on February 24, 2014, 09:24:52 PM
This one isn't crazy yet, but I am sure it will get that way soon! I'm just glad I finally managed to get my hands on one earlier.
Red Ted Nugent Farmer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271409127885?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l4449&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI271409127885.N2.S1.M8151)
I think this one was crazy when it got above the price for a +B copper Farmer, just as rare, which is now up to $120 on fleaBay. Maybe if the "signature" was sanded off I'd give about $50 for it. :P Some... er one is going to seriously overpay for it most obviously.
"reserve not met" :rofl:
Post by: enki_ck on February 24, 2014, 09:35:19 PM
This one isn't crazy yet, but I am sure it will get that way soon! I'm just glad I finally managed to get my hands on one earlier.
Red Ted Nugent Farmer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271409127885?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l4449&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI271409127885.N2.S1.M8151)
I think this one was crazy when it got above the price for a +B copper Farmer, just as rare, which is now up to $120 on fleaBay. Maybe if the name was sanded off I'd give about $50 for it. :P Some... er one is going to seriously overpay for it most obviously.
You're joking, right. ;) Considering Zag was selling his black Ted Nugent Farmer for $1000 and sold it (best price accepted so I don't know for how much) I think it might go quite a bit higher than it is now. I don't remember anything +B going anywhere near those numbers.
Post by: twiliter on February 24, 2014, 09:41:41 PM
This one isn't crazy yet, but I am sure it will get that way soon! I'm just glad I finally managed to get my hands on one earlier.
Red Ted Nugent Farmer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/271409127885?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l4449&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI271409127885.N2.S1.M8151)
I think this one was crazy when it got above the price for a +B copper Farmer, just as rare, which is now up to $120 on fleaBay. Maybe if the name was sanded off I'd give about $50 for it. :P Some... er one is going to seriously overpay for it most obviously.
You're joking, right. ;) Considering Zag was selling his black Ted Nugent Farmer for $1000 and sold it (best price accepted so I don't know for how much) I think it might go quite a bit higher than it is now. I don't remember anything +B going anywhere near those numbers.
I am kinda joking, but that's a really insane amount to me, Nugent just ain't that cool! :)
But seriously, I'm just jealous that I can't collect with a "price is no object" attitude, hooray for those who can. I still have yet to pay over $200 for any one SAK, which is why I have no damascus models, no super Swisschamps, etc... :salute:
I do have a +B copper Farmer though, which was around $65 at the time if I remember right, and it's :tu:
But honestly, if I had a Nugent Farmer, I'd sell it to the highest bidder too, not a keeper...
Post by: NutSAK on February 24, 2014, 09:54:27 PM
But seriously, I'm just jealous that I can't collect with a "price is no object" attitude, hooray for those who can. I still have yet to pay over $200 for any one SAK, which is why I have no damascus models, no super Swisschamps, etc... :salute:
Don't feel bad, I've never paid over $100 for any SAK, and I've been collecting for the most part of 10 years. I couldn't care less about those guys though, because I have some really cool smurf. :tu:
Post by: twiliter on February 24, 2014, 10:02:01 PM
But seriously, I'm just jealous that I can't collect with a "price is no object" attitude, hooray for those who can. I still have yet to pay over $200 for any one SAK, which is why I have no damascus models, no super Swisschamps, etc... :salute:
Don't feel bad, I've never paid over $100 for any SAK, and I've been collecting for the most part of 10 years. I couldn't care less about those guys though, because I have some really cool smurf. :tu:
:cheers: I do too, in fact the United Woods is under $100 per knife, and way way cool... :tu:
Post by: papercut on February 24, 2014, 11:29:05 PM
(http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/papercut54321/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0984.jpg) (http://s339.photobucket.com/user/papercut54321/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0984.jpg.html)
Actually incorrect, I forgot that I paid close to retail for a harvesters. I am still kicking myself.over this! Grrr
Post by: twiliter on February 24, 2014, 11:50:18 PM
I don't think I have paid more than $40 and rarely over $25. This is my not updated alox collection, the picture is missing quite a few including a copper cadet and red farmerr, once I unpack I will make a new photo:
(http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n450/papercut54321/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0984.jpg) (http://s339.photobucket.com/user/papercut54321/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0984.jpg.html)
Actually incorrect, I forgot that I paid close to retail for a harvesters. I am still kicking myself.over this! Grrr
An excellent collection for that budget, wish I was a good enough negotiator or eBayer to do that well. :salute:
Post by: papercut on February 25, 2014, 12:50:18 AM
Post by: twiliter on February 26, 2014, 12:54:29 AM
Expensive clam pack!
Post by: NutSAK on February 26, 2014, 01:30:56 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SEALED-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-56929-SOLDIER-ALOX-Multi-Tool-/161214291238?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item25891edd26
Expensive clam pack!
:ahhh
I thought this was a little nuts:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-RARE-COLLECTIBLE-Copper-Alox-Cadet-Knife-/151234895729?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item23364d5f71&nma=true&si=aTV%252FGVHuTJQ5uZUMef7gJ3OlwUQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Anyone want to buy my NIB copper Cadet for $220? :think:
Post by: SAKMikey on February 26, 2014, 01:46:54 AM
Post by: papercut on February 26, 2014, 02:11:43 AM
Post by: MWDP on February 28, 2014, 11:47:51 PM
:o It's amazing how much people are willing to spend for a COLOR. ???
It's not the color, it's the rarity... And completing a collection :)
Post by: dks on March 01, 2014, 09:41:54 PM
Check the RRP for the Pioneer...
Post by: twiliter on March 02, 2014, 05:31:47 PM
lol, it's green, I like the green and the Electrician, but would get 10 silver ones first for that price. Good luck! :tu:
Post by: sawman on March 02, 2014, 05:59:56 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Green-Victorinox-Alox-Electrician-knife-Blade-stamped-97-/231165950883?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item35d2907ba3Once again: Fools and their money ....
lol, it's green, I like the green and the Electrician, but would get 10 silver ones first for that price. Good luck! :tu:
:whistle:
Post by: nsa-x-file on March 02, 2014, 10:01:35 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Green-Victorinox-Alox-Electrician-knife-Blade-stamped-97-/231165950883?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item35d2907ba3Once again: Fools and their money ....
lol, it's green, I like the green and the Electrician, but would get 10 silver ones first for that price. Good luck! :tu:
:whistle:
Now that is crazy.
And it's not even that rare either. :facepalm:
Post by: PTRSAK on March 02, 2014, 10:02:12 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390781863296?
Post by: enki_ck on March 02, 2014, 10:19:13 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Green-Victorinox-Alox-Electrician-knife-Blade-stamped-97-/231165950883?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item35d2907ba3Once again: Fools and their money ....
lol, it's green, I like the green and the Electrician, but would get 10 silver ones first for that price. Good luck! :tu:
:whistle:
Now that is crazy.
And it's not even that rare either. :facepalm:
I kind of think there's a member here who wn't be complaining about this craziness. :D
Post by: nsa-x-file on March 02, 2014, 10:21:18 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Green-Victorinox-Alox-Electrician-knife-Blade-stamped-97-/231165950883?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item35d2907ba3Once again: Fools and their money ....
lol, it's green, I like the green and the Electrician, but would get 10 silver ones first for that price. Good luck! :tu:
:whistle:
Now that is crazy.
And it's not even that rare either. :facepalm:
I kind of think there's a member here who wn't be complaining about this craziness. :D
Very true and good luck to him. :salute:
Post by: jaydar on March 03, 2014, 05:03:57 PM
I can't believe the price this sold for seeing it has a broken off driver.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390781863296?
That is a very respectable price for a broken knife ..... still I guess that does make it pretty unique I have over 200 1908's and no broken drivers my collection is incomplete :(
Post by: sawman on March 03, 2014, 05:08:06 PM
:twak: How about a nickel for it! :rant:I can't believe the price this sold for seeing it has a broken off driver.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390781863296?
That is a very respectable price for a broken knife ..... still I guess that does make it pretty unique I have over 200 1908's and no broken drivers my collection is incomplete :(
Post by: enki_ck on March 03, 2014, 05:13:05 PM
I can't believe the price this sold for seeing it has a broken off driver.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390781863296?
That is a very respectable price for a broken knife ..... still I guess that does make it pretty unique I have over 200 1908's and no broken drivers my collection is incomplete :(
:rofl:
Good one. :D
Post by: jaydar on March 05, 2014, 10:11:00 AM
I can't believe the price this sold for seeing it has a broken off driver.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390781863296?
That is a very respectable price for a broken knife ..... still I guess that does make it pretty unique I have over 200 1908's and no broken drivers my collection is incomplete :(
:rofl:
Good one. :D
And a very very broken spartan
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SWISS-ARMY-OFFICIER-KNIFE-VICTORINOX-NEW-/390781869626?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item5afc6a1e3a&nma=true&si=GYSgRFjECjAmErUraHVBH%252FtXzOQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
I must invest in one of these sets but maybe not this one :)
I really must try harder to get another of my knives into this hallowed thread :)
Post by: Cauldronborn on March 06, 2014, 09:56:26 AM
Is this SAK what I think it is? It looks like the original outdoorsman to me, but I'm not certain.
Here's the ebay listing
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Utiltity-Knife-with-Sheath-Vintage-Pocket-Knife-/281276610447?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item417d64778f
And Sakwiki page
http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Outdoorsman_Original
Post by: papercut on March 06, 2014, 10:41:26 AM
Post by: papercut on March 06, 2014, 10:44:09 AM
Hi guys
Is this SAK what I think it is? It looks like the original outdoorsman to me, but I'm not certain.
Here's the ebay listing
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Utiltity-Knife-with-Sheath-Vintage-Pocket-Knife-/281276610447?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item417d64778f
And Sakwiki page
http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Outdoorsman_Original
As rough as that is, it is a pretty cool sak! You shouldn't have linked it actually.
Post by: basilio on March 06, 2014, 11:48:09 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SWISS-VICTORINOX-SWITZERLAND-FAMVIR-GENITAL-HERPES-ADVERTISING-POCKETKNIFE-KNIFE-/111294250991
and love the yellow scales!
Too bad that the auction is USA only :cry:
Post by: rickinFL on March 06, 2014, 01:16:43 PM
Spotted this real gem here
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SWISS-VICTORINOX-SWITZERLAND-FAMVIR-GENITAL-HERPES-ADVERTISING-POCKETKNIFE-KNIFE-/111294250991
and love the yellow scales!
Too bad that the auction is USA only :cry:
I wouldn't even want to touch that one :D
Post by: Cauldronborn on March 06, 2014, 06:49:00 PM
Hi guys
Is this SAK what I think it is? It looks like the original outdoorsman to me, but I'm not certain.
Here's the ebay listing
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Utiltity-Knife-with-Sheath-Vintage-Pocket-Knife-/281276610447?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item417d64778f
And Sakwiki page
http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Outdoorsman_Original
As rough as that is, it is a pretty cool sak! You shouldn't have linked it actually.
Oops, was some one watching it?
Post by: enki_ck on March 06, 2014, 06:52:39 PM
Spotted this real gem here:facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/S...KNIFE-KNIFE-/111294250991 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SWISS-VICTORINOX-SWITZERLAND-FAMVIR-GENITAL-HERPES-ADVERTISING-POCKETKNIFE-KNIFE-/111294250991)
and love the yellow scales!
Too bad that the auction is USA only :cry:
Post by: Blade runner on March 06, 2014, 07:19:33 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271412943034?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT :facepalm: :facepalm:
Post by: Corwyn on March 06, 2014, 07:31:22 PM
Post by: sticktodrum on March 06, 2014, 07:48:02 PM
Spotted this real gem here
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SWISS-VICTORINOX-SWITZERLAND-FAMVIR-GENITAL-HERPES-ADVERTISING-POCKETKNIFE-KNIFE-/111294250991 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SWISS-VICTORINOX-SWITZERLAND-FAMVIR-GENITAL-HERPES-ADVERTISING-POCKETKNIFE-KNIFE-/111294250991)
and love the yellow scales!
Too bad that the auction is USA only :cry:
I wouldn't even want to touch that one :D
Bought it. Making a video on it.
Post by: nsa-x-file on March 06, 2014, 07:55:01 PM
Now...this is Crazy
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271412943034?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT :facepalm: :facepalm:
The world has gone mad. ::)
Post by: rickinFL on March 06, 2014, 09:32:05 PM
crazy good price?
Post by: Blade runner on March 06, 2014, 11:41:37 PM
Meh.. not an expert... but it sold... 14 bids from 4 people... numbered 09/50 ... and really pretty.. nice tool combo too.The bidders frenzy is what is crazy.....very nice tool, that was sold for less than us$ 70.00 new, few months ago, sold now for us$400.00...but that's a good news for me, I can sell mine for have that price :D
Post by: dmanuel on March 07, 2014, 11:31:22 AM
Light My Fire Firesteel for $5000 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Firesteel-2-0-Genuine-Swedish-Army-Black-Fire-Starter-Hiking-Camping-Survival-/161078924754?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25810d55d2)
Post by: GigaHz on March 07, 2014, 10:11:23 PM
:ahhh $300 before it is over?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Discontinued-Swiss-Army-Dutchess-LNIB-Beautiful-Condition-EDC-/231152740494?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item35d1c6e88e
And the second one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331141306929?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: twiliter on March 07, 2014, 10:49:22 PM
$299? What an arrogant starting bid!
omg :facepalm:
I thought the $400 reserve for that silly red Nugent was bad...
Post by: dmanuel on March 08, 2014, 01:48:26 AM
:ahhh $300 before it is over?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Discontinued-Swiss-Army-Dutchess-LNIB-Beautiful-Condition-EDC-/231152740494?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item35d1c6e88e
And the second one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331141306929?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Even worse, clicked on the guys "Other Items" and saw that he is selling this:
Iver Johnson Frame (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=331144059964)
This dude is breaking federal law by selling that on eBay person to person. It has to go through a FFL and have a background check run on it since it is a frame. I sent him a message about it, sure hope the guy reads it before the ATF finds his listing.
Post by: lowtech on March 08, 2014, 10:15:42 AM
56,- € for a buggered up GAK with missing Combo tool? Where do you get price ideas like that?
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Taschenmesser-Klappmesser-Armemesser-Victorinox-Schwitzerland-Stainless-rostfrei-/181328168534?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item2a38004656
Post by: Sneider on March 08, 2014, 12:31:34 PM
Wow, now this is either a serious mistake, a way to sell drugs/launder money, or someone is making a hell of a profit unless I am missing something!
Light My Fire Firesteel for $5000 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Firesteel-2-0-Genuine-Swedish-Army-Black-Fire-Starter-Hiking-Camping-Survival-/161078924754?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25810d55d2)
Now 10% discount :rofl:
Post by: daverobson on March 08, 2014, 12:51:52 PM
Wow, now this is either a serious mistake, a way to sell drugs/launder money, or someone is making a hell of a profit unless I am missing something!
Light My Fire Firesteel for $5000 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Firesteel-2-0-Genuine-Swedish-Army-Black-Fire-Starter-Hiking-Camping-Survival-/161078924754?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25810d55d2)
The crazy thing is he's apparently already sold FIVE!!!
You can get them for £12.05 from Amazon!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fire-Steel-2-0-Army-Model/dp/B004172IG2
Post by: enki_ck on March 08, 2014, 01:48:37 PM
Post by: daverobson on March 08, 2014, 01:53:12 PM
I´m puzzled.
56,- € for a buggered up GAK with missing Combo tool? Where do you get price ideas like that?
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Taschenmesser-Klappmesser-Armemesser-Victorinox-Schwitzerland-Stainless-rostfrei-/181328168534?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item2a38004656
It even has two watchers!
I have the Mil-Tec version WITH combo tool, do you think I could ask 60 euro for it??? :think:
Post by: lowtech on March 08, 2014, 04:37:29 PM
I guess because your MIL TEC was never officially issued it could be regarded as a collectors item and should be valued even higher!
I guess I should not have broken down all the damaged GAKs I purchased just to get some springs and liners for mods, but should have sold them individually... :D
Post by: Espen on March 09, 2014, 05:02:45 AM
Good deal.
Post by: GigaHz on March 11, 2014, 11:43:54 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151247198101?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: Sneider on March 11, 2014, 11:50:49 PM
Busted main blade? :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151247198101?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Ouch! Too bad about the beautiful old piece.
Post by: Reinier on March 12, 2014, 12:32:42 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Original-Swiss-Army-Knife-Victrinox-With-Original-vintage-Box-And-Price-Tag-/251467343203
Good deal.
That's what happens when you misspell Victorinox :)
Post by: RedRamage on March 12, 2014, 01:33:31 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Original-Swiss-Army-Knife-Victrinox-With-Original-vintage-Box-And-Price-Tag-/251467343203Very good deal. For a while I was considering trying to collect knives that had "extra" symbols on them like this one.
Good deal.
Post by: burnside on March 12, 2014, 03:54:50 PM
I've been saving listings that I've watched for a little while now that are all SAKs that have sold for over the top prices. Here they are for an easy reference...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221387481325?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171262171441?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151246191438?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151245901119?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231171883324?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141208063812?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121285801235?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121285780294?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171256134909?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271412943034?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131129277697?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281281106237
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281273807527?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231165955453?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231167408759?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231165950883?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271409127885?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121278055534?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151234895729?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171248274194?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: burnside on March 12, 2014, 04:04:04 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121277974213?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201038799677?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201038788679?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201038783909?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321323833689?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321323842539?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141190774642?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231155636996?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321315457510?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281264654156?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331126115883?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121264092860?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111266088314?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121263162884?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331112000615?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121254934683?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141163111360?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321294679446?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121246893956?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I might have missed a few, but you get the point.
Post by: condcup on March 12, 2014, 04:20:27 PM
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=50702.0
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/07EA8C90-59AC-41B2-9E00-D0DDFF3002EF_zpslktn3rir.png)
Post by: burnside on March 12, 2014, 04:25:14 PM
What do you think of these, Crazy? :facepalm:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=50702.0
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/07EA8C90-59AC-41B2-9E00-D0DDFF3002EF_zpslktn3rir.png)
I think the collector market determines prices just like my previous links illustrated. Believe me, the days of great deals on these collectible SAKs are pretty much gone. The SAKS in the above photo sold within days of me listing them (except for the Solo and Settler which I have recently lowered the prices of significantly...$135.00 for the Settler, $95.00 for the Solo, and $210 for both together). Love it or hate it. It is what it is.
I have seen a few Woodsmen sell recently for over $400 bucks, the Settler for over $200, and the sailors and First Mates for over $350.
Post by: condcup on March 12, 2014, 04:26:23 PM
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/44123F35-8485-4377-B8BE-766DDEF459F1_zpsrjlx0qlw.png)
Post by: burnside on March 12, 2014, 04:42:49 PM
This..
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/44123F35-8485-4377-B8BE-766DDEF459F1_zpsrjlx0qlw.png)
Yup, I was very grateful to be able to get $250.00 for that one. It sold within one day of my listing it. Crazy? Perhaps, but like I said in my previous response to your last post, the collector market is what it is. Love it or hate.
I wouldn't have sold any of them if I did not have pressing bills that need to be taken care of (especially that Blue with red shield Pioneer. That one is a beauty).
Post by: burnside on March 12, 2014, 04:48:23 PM
Post by: jaydar on March 12, 2014, 05:00:46 PM
I am not sure that we are not in something of a bubble but there seems to be new collectors with money still coming in so prices are still going up.
There still bargains to be had (I have picked up some nice old 75mm with very little on-line competition) but new in box Alox is currently a sellers market .... and I am going to go home and dig out a few :)
The price of these in Switzerland is also going crazy .... but can it last ?
Post by: burnside on March 12, 2014, 05:10:19 PM
One thing to remember is the 'crazy' price is not up to the seller, happy to say a few of mine made it on the list :) but in most cases I start them at $20 then the buyers are in charge of the price.
I am not sure that we are not in something of a bubble but there seems to be new collectors with money still coming in so prices are still going up.
There still bargains to be had (I have picked up some nice old 75mm with very little on-line competition) but new in box Alox is currently a sellers market .... and I am going to go home and dig out a few :)
The price of these in Switzerland is also going crazy .... but can it last ?
I agree. There are still good deals to be had and to be given as well. I have definitely received my fair share of good deals, as well as given good deals. I do think we here are in somewhat of a bubble.
My 'crazy' prices condcup referred to above are generally less (give or take) than what the current market on ebay has recently demanded for the same knives (except for maybe the blue with red shield Pioneer, but I see those going up in value in the future). And like I said, if I could keep them for collecting purposes, I would have. Pressing bills are what determine which collectible SAKs I can keep or sell. As of now, my personal collection consists of users for every day carry purposes. You could say I am now more of a person who acquires SAKs for edc use rather than a true collector.
Post by: enki_ck on March 12, 2014, 07:44:45 PM
This..
http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/44123F35-8485-4377-B8BE-766DDEF459F1_zpsrjlx0qlw.png
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140918775047
:whistle:
Play nice.
Post by: microbe on March 12, 2014, 10:40:07 PM
Same top bidder on both?
Post by: condcup on March 13, 2014, 12:26:47 AM
condcup, we had this discussion before haven't we. :whistle:This..
http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/44123F35-8485-4377-B8BE-766DDEF459F1_zpsrjlx0qlw.png
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140918775047
:whistle:
Play nice.
+1
Yes, I agree with Mrenki..this seller from Canada is one Crazy! :facepalm:
Apollo 11 Craftsman Nasa $550! :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Astronaut-Apollo-11-Craftsman-NASA-Swiss-Army-Knife-New-Very-Rare-/140918775047?
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/1C91CA0B-95FC-4892-BC2A-051224D4FF27_zpsdofu0xiy.png)
STG-90 $218! :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wenger-STG-90-SIG-550-Series-Assault-Rifle-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Rare-NIB-/141118274162?
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/34FD1032-D116-4809-9707-7B9CC740DA81_zpsvuhplffu.png)
:whistle:
Play fair.
Post by: condcup on March 13, 2014, 12:28:25 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-PIONEER-DAMASCUS-LIMITED-EDITION-2010-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-COUTEAU-SUISSE-/321315457510?
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/D3FB774C-7BCF-4C27-9991-ACF8F9956D07_zpsqvbz2igh.png)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Limited-Edition-2010-Damascus-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-/390720731359?
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/A8387A03-1584-461F-9E3B-062A9FAE0EEE_zps9dlmo5mq.png)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Limited-Edition-2010-Damascus-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-/321336471162?
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/BF1EC0F4-65F4-4B2C-88D6-D7BA594A62C1_zps3nxate6k.png)
Post by: Blade runner on March 13, 2014, 12:33:41 AM
http://www.ebay.com/sch/calanda4411/m.html?item=141217123247&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562Same top bidder at the last 20 alox over $300. Must have the best collection gathered in two month, ever.
Same top bidder on both?
Good for him, would like to do the same, just too short of $$$$. :facepalm:
Post by: burnside on March 13, 2014, 03:54:05 AM
http://www.ebay.com/sch/calanda4411/m.html?item=141217123247&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562Same top bidder at the last 20 alox over $300. Must have the best collection gathered in two month, ever.
Same top bidder on both?
Good for him, would like to do the same, just too short of $$$$. :facepalm:
There's got to be at least a few people out there with limitless funds who would potentially get into collecting Alox. Once somebody like that catches the Alox Pox, there probably isn't much to keep them from acquiring whatever's available.
Post by: twiliter on March 13, 2014, 12:32:36 PM
There might be a market for these, but I'm not in it. :facepalm:
For a $13 Classic SD, add $582 for the scales (plus tax & shipping of course), lol...
Post by: mrynnr on March 13, 2014, 01:00:31 PM
http://www.swissarmy.com/us/product/Swiss-Army-Knives/Collections/David-Yurman-Collection/Waves/A20056 (http://www.swissarmy.com/us/product/Swiss-Army-Knives/Collections/David-Yurman-Collection/Waves/A20056)wow.. Uhm yeah I'm not in that market either...
There might be a market for these, but I'm not in it. :facepalm:
For a $13 Classic SD, add $582 for the scales (plus tax & shipping of course), lol...
Post by: sawman on March 13, 2014, 01:56:29 PM
Post by: dmanuel on March 13, 2014, 02:39:34 PM
... if I don't feel it is a fair price, I don't buy it.
Isn't this how most people operate? After all if they think they are being ripped off they often don't give their money to that person ;)
Post by: dmanuel on March 15, 2014, 05:53:20 AM
Vintage Vic Spartan In Box (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Spartan-Switzerland-From-Old-Timers-Lot-/191088557981?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c7dc3ff9d)
Post by: microbe on March 15, 2014, 11:13:46 AM
That's 986.59 US Dollar!!
Post by: Reinier on March 15, 2014, 04:56:01 PM
Post by: microbe on March 15, 2014, 04:58:16 PM
But it has the old awl which makes it quite uncommon. One of our members is bidding on it by the way.
As to MTO members supporting each other, I hope he wins!
Post by: enki_ck on March 15, 2014, 05:52:35 PM
But it has the old awl which makes it quite uncommon. One of our members is bidding on it by the way.
As to MTO members supporting each other, I hope he wins!
not only the old awl (pre '61 Soldier) but it looks like it left the factory yesterday. :o
Post by: burnside on March 15, 2014, 06:34:55 PM
http://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/sonstiges/taschenmesser-victorinox/v/an731636754/
That's 986.59 US Dollar!!
That SAK looks mint! :drool: :drool:
That price is incredible! I hope he wins it as well. :tu:
Post by: Reinier on March 15, 2014, 08:30:56 PM
Post by: burnside on March 16, 2014, 02:01:27 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-PIONEER-NEW-IN-BOX-Red-Alox-Old-Cross-Swiss-Army-Knife-Brass-Liners-/281283011982?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item417dc6258e
Post by: twiliter on March 16, 2014, 02:24:25 AM
Not too crazy, but this doesn't look like a brass liner old cross Pioneer to me. If you click on the only photo and zoom in, what you can see of the keyring eyelet does not look brass. On the other end there is also a small bit of liner visible which also doesn't look brass to me. I also think the old cross pioneers sold in the box he has it pictured in were from the later 90's, and those late 90's old cross Pioneers generally did not have the brass liner.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-PIONEER-NEW-IN-BOX-Red-Alox-Old-Cross-Swiss-Army-Knife-Brass-Liners-/281283011982?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item417dc6258e
Very difficult to tell from the picture, also new brass can look different, that knife is pristine. The used one I have shows very obviously brass (tarnish), even after polishing.
Post by: burnside on March 16, 2014, 04:37:04 AM
Not too crazy, but this doesn't look like a brass liner old cross Pioneer to me. If you click on the only photo and zoom in, what you can see of the keyring eyelet does not look brass. On the other end there is also a small bit of liner visible which also doesn't look brass to me. I also think the old cross pioneers sold in the box he has it pictured in were from the later 90's, and those late 90's old cross Pioneers generally did not have the brass liner.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-PIONEER-NEW-IN-BOX-Red-Alox-Old-Cross-Swiss-Army-Knife-Brass-Liners-/281283011982?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item417dc6258e
Very difficult to tell from the picture, also new brass can look different, that knife is pristine. The used one I have shows very obviously brass (tarnish), even after polishing.
I wrote to the seller earlier tonight telling him what I posted above. He replied and said someone else had listed it, and upon further inspection, he said that it is in fact an old cross Pioneer without the brass liner. The liner is indeed steel or aluminum which means this is a late 90's old cross Pioneer. The seller told me he is ending the auction, and will be relisting it with the correct information. Good on him for that! :tu:
Post by: captain spaulding on March 16, 2014, 04:50:20 AM
Post by: papercut on March 16, 2014, 07:36:59 AM
I never got any, but 1 in 50 is a really small run for the worldwide market.
Post by: twiliter on March 16, 2014, 12:49:36 PM
Not too crazy, but this doesn't look like a brass liner old cross Pioneer to me. If you click on the only photo and zoom in, what you can see of the keyring eyelet does not look brass. On the other end there is also a small bit of liner visible which also doesn't look brass to me. I also think the old cross pioneers sold in the box he has it pictured in were from the later 90's, and those late 90's old cross Pioneers generally did not have the brass liner.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-PIONEER-NEW-IN-BOX-Red-Alox-Old-Cross-Swiss-Army-Knife-Brass-Liners-/281283011982?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item417dc6258e
Very difficult to tell from the picture, also new brass can look different, that knife is pristine. The used one I have shows very obviously brass (tarnish), even after polishing.
I wrote to the seller earlier tonight telling him what I posted above. He replied and said someone else had listed it, and upon further inspection, he said that it is in fact an old cross Pioneer without the brass liner. The liner is indeed steel or aluminum which means this is a late 90's old cross Pioneer. The seller told me he is ending the auction, and will be relisting it with the correct information. Good on him for that! :tu:
Excellent spot Burnside, I sure couldn't tell from the picture. :tu:
Post by: dmanuel on March 16, 2014, 04:04:25 PM
Post by: burnside on March 16, 2014, 04:10:10 PM
Someone else listed his sale. how does that work? :think:
I'm guessing that he has a partner that he works with.
Post by: captain spaulding on March 16, 2014, 06:24:35 PM
Someone else listed his sale. how does that work? :think:
I'm guessing that he has a partner that he works with.
Oh ok. Thanks.
Post by: CanadianLMfan on March 16, 2014, 09:30:57 PM
Post by: rickinFL on March 17, 2014, 11:47:04 AM
Post by: enki_ck on March 17, 2014, 01:25:13 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-SOLO-rare-BLACK-Special-Edition-/251476540069?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a8d2b7aa5
Seems Jan chose an excellent time to sell a few of his SAKs, all 10 SAKs he has for sale at $200+ have bids on them (from the same bidder too). :tu:
Crazy mark up too. I know SA shipping is expensive but still. :D
Good luck, Jan.
Post by: rickinFL on March 17, 2014, 01:28:08 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-SOLO-rare-BLACK-Special-Edition-/251476540069?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a8d2b7aa5
Seems Jan chose an excellent time to sell a few of his SAKs, all 10 SAKs he has for sale at $200+ have bids on them (from the same bidder too). :tu:
Crazy mark up too. I know SA shipping is expensive but still. :D
Good luck, Jan.
Good luck indeed. I wish I had that kind of seller luck.
Post by: twiliter on March 17, 2014, 02:04:52 PM
??? ??? ???
Or not. :surrender:
Post by: sawman on March 17, 2014, 03:49:57 PM
I'm still trying to figure this out. But is it possible that Vic in it's collective, but waning wisdom, has not only ceased production of small alox runs, but in fact has selected an elite few buyers to find and buy every possible example available, no matter what the cost, employing both collusion and shilling, to send them back to the Motherland, to reside in a special time encapsulated vault in Ibach, that will ultimately be opened on the bicentennial of Vic's founding, where they will be auctioned off, in a last ditch effort, to buy back the company from Chinese investors in the year 2084, thereby saving not only Vic, but the respect and prestige of the whole of Switzerland?:think: :rofl:
??? ??? ???
Or not. :surrender:
Post by: Chako on March 17, 2014, 04:19:53 PM
Not that I would sell anything that is. :D
Post by: GigaHz on March 17, 2014, 05:11:01 PM
Not too crazy, but this doesn't look like a brass liner old cross Pioneer to me. If you click on the only photo and zoom in, what you can see of the keyring eyelet does not look brass. On the other end there is also a small bit of liner visible which also doesn't look brass to me. I also think the old cross pioneers sold in the box he has it pictured in were from the later 90's, and those late 90's old cross Pioneers generally did not have the brass liner.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-PIONEER-NEW-IN-BOX-Red-Alox-Old-Cross-Swiss-Army-Knife-Brass-Liners-/281283011982?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item417dc6258e
Very difficult to tell from the picture, also new brass can look different, that knife is pristine. The used one I have shows very obviously brass (tarnish), even after polishing.
I wrote to the seller earlier tonight telling him what I posted above. He replied and said someone else had listed it, and upon further inspection, he said that it is in fact an old cross Pioneer without the brass liner. The liner is indeed steel or aluminum which means this is a late 90's old cross Pioneer. The seller told me he is ending the auction, and will be relisting it with the correct information. Good on him for that! :tu:
Excellent spot Burnside, I sure couldn't tell from the picture. :tu:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-PIONEER-NEW-IN-BOX-Red-Alox-Brass-Liners-Old-Cross-Swiss-Army-Knife-/281288335179?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item417e175f4b
Post by: twiliter on March 17, 2014, 05:58:12 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-PIONEER-NEW-IN-BOX-Red-Alox-Brass-Liners-Old-Cross-Swiss-Army-Knife-/281288335179?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item417e175f4b
Caveat emptor, lol...
Post by: burnside on March 18, 2014, 12:08:49 AM
:rofl: :facepalm:
I have the message he sent me stating that after he looked over it, it is indeed the Pioneer without the brass liner. It might just be the lighting, but if you zoom in on the photo, it also looks really dirty in the nail nick (like it's got either some crud or rust caked on it).
Post by: microbe on March 18, 2014, 12:18:31 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-SOLO-rare-BLACK-Special-Edition-/251476540069?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a8d2b7aa5
Seems Jan chose an excellent time to sell a few of his SAKs, all 10 SAKs he has for sale at $200+ have bids on them (from the same bidder too). :tu:
Crazy mark up too. I know SA shipping is expensive but still. :D
Good luck, Jan.
Hm. I got 2 spare NIB black SA Solo's lying around here. For 200 a pop, I would not mind putting them on the bay.
Post by: rickinFL on March 18, 2014, 12:20:30 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-SOLO-rare-BLACK-Special-Edition-/251476540069?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a8d2b7aa5
Seems Jan chose an excellent time to sell a few of his SAKs, all 10 SAKs he has for sale at $200+ have bids on them (from the same bidder too). :tu:
Crazy mark up too. I know SA shipping is expensive but still. :D
Good luck, Jan.
Hm. I got 2 spare NIB black SA Solo's lying around here. For 200 a pop, I would not mind putting them on the bay.
:). You should be getting a pack soon. Be on lookout.
Post by: burnside on March 18, 2014, 12:28:39 AM
Post by: enki_ck on March 18, 2014, 01:36:41 AM
Post by: Blade runner on March 18, 2014, 02:22:55 AM
:rofl: :rofl:I**m is going for all....... :whistle:
Good for the seller. :tu:
Post by: enki_ck on March 18, 2014, 02:42:04 AM
Post by: Blade runner on March 18, 2014, 02:58:04 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/18/su6ezuny.jpg)
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Post by: comis on March 18, 2014, 03:00:05 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-BANTAM-rare-Green-Special-Edition-/251478495759?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a8d49520f
:rofl: :rofl:I**m is going for all....... :whistle:
Good for the seller. :tu:
For the past two months, it's been pretty wide. And I do agree with Blade runner about the statement for this bidder. As for thinning out duplicates, there is probably no better time. I just saw two colored Alox went up to 400 a pop and i**m got them all. >:D :D
Nikola :rofl: If only all the ebay seller unite and do combine shipping for him/her...
Post by: crackout on March 18, 2014, 11:52:27 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-BANTAM-rare-Green-Special-Edition-/251478495759?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a8d49520f
:rofl: :rofl:I**m is going for all....... :whistle:
Good for the seller. :tu:
Yeah...it's so rare that it's even printed on the mass produced paper box.
Post by: TheCore on March 19, 2014, 12:06:26 AM
Lol, the seller is considering to use this for shipping.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/18/su6ezuny.jpg)
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Good idea :D
Post by: SAKMikey on March 19, 2014, 03:08:10 AM
:surrender:
:facepalm:
Post by: twiliter on March 19, 2014, 12:18:06 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Thailand-SEA-PIONEER-2223-rare-Special-Edition-No87150-/251479640910
Yeah, that's a rip off. :-[
Post by: sawman on March 19, 2014, 12:48:09 PM
This really boils my blood! :rant:
Post by: twiliter on March 19, 2014, 01:19:08 PM
This really boils my blood! :rant:
meh, fleaBay is full of rip off artists. QED this thread.
Taking people for idiots is a little insulting though, lol...
:shrug:
Post by: Blade runner on March 19, 2014, 07:25:40 PM
Post by: enki_ck on March 19, 2014, 07:48:52 PM
Post by: twiliter on March 19, 2014, 09:20:03 PM
Yeah, however crazy it is to us who know the prices these sold for originally or are still available, there will be people with deep pockets who don't care about the price tag and want their SAKs NOW. And if someone wants to pay me $250 for a $22 Solo, I for one wouldn't turn him/her down. :P
Agree with this Enki, but some of the initial listing prices and reserves are presumptuous to say the least, I'd rather bid against someone than pay a foolish starting price, but it takes all kinds... :salute:
Post by: GigaHz on March 19, 2014, 09:33:34 PM
Post by: twiliter on March 19, 2014, 09:36:58 PM
It is currently an Alox sellers market. If the buyer is willing to pay, then why not ask for the sky? None of these will go cheap any time soon.
Of course they can ask? lol...
On the other hand, something unique like ICFT's Shuttle, http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=51159.0 I could see paying a crazy price for. Joe Engle's genuine signature makes it worth 10 times any phony Ted Nugent signature, I guess about $4000+ judging by the last Nugent tragedy... :D
Post by: twiliter on March 19, 2014, 09:40:33 PM
Post by: GigaHz on March 19, 2014, 09:46:37 PM
Post by: twiliter on March 19, 2014, 09:53:32 PM
The sellers aren't greedy. The buyers set the price by paying for it. If they sold it cheep it would just get bought and resold for more money.
Not all of them, agreed, but the opening prices and reserves tell the story about the sellers, and bidding wars (the way auctions are designed) tell the story about the buyers, n'est-ce pas?
Post by: GigaHz on March 19, 2014, 10:03:04 PM
It is just like the stock market. People say look at that stock. That is a crazy price for one share. That was 1/10 of what it was last year. Then don't buy it. The market sets the price. It may or may not be worth it. But if you have to have it you pay the current market price.
Post by: twiliter on March 19, 2014, 10:09:09 PM
And the buyers don't set the price, they only indicate what the market might bring. The sellers set the price, particularly in a 'buy it now' situation.
It seems as if you think there are no greedy sellers and no ignorant buyers, I definitely do not share this opinion, I see evidence of both, it's fairly obvious to me.
Post by: GigaHz on March 19, 2014, 10:20:29 PM
Post by: jazzbass on March 19, 2014, 10:27:45 PM
This forum. Seriously. This forum has been a great resource to promote collecting alox knives. But that cuts both ways - it helps existing collectors, but also brings in new ones. Lots of new ones. Pretty pictures of alox everywhere, it's hard to resist collecting them. Not only are they great knives, there's not a ton of different variations like those annoying Officer's Knives. There's a very well-known set of knives to find. So...
awesome product + NLA production + well defined set to collect + high visibility = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Post by: twiliter on March 19, 2014, 10:30:16 PM
I guess all knives have to auctioned?
Not at all, use the BIN. :)
Here's the price, buy it or don't. In my case, don't. ;)
Post by: GigaHz on March 19, 2014, 10:36:42 PM
I don't see the difference either as a 'buy it now', that's essentially a price tag.
And the buyers don't set the price, they only indicate what the market might bring. The sellers set the price, particularly in a 'buy it now' situation.
It seems as if you think there are no greedy sellers and no ignorant buyers, I definitely do not share this opinion, I see evidence of both, it's fairly obvious to me.
The seller can set any price he wants, but if the buyer doesn't buy it then it isn't the current market price. The buyer sets the price. The seller can ask anything. If it isn't sold, it wasn't the current market price. To me it is impossible to be a greedy seller. Somebody has to buy it at that price.
Post by: twiliter on March 19, 2014, 10:40:52 PM
The seller can set any price he wants, but if the buyer doesn't buy it then it isn't the current market price.
lol, exactly, and that's how they end up here in the crazy thread! :cheers:
Post by: twiliter on March 19, 2014, 10:46:30 PM
To me it is impossible to be a greedy seller.
We'll have to just disagree on this one thing Giga, cheers! :cheers:
Post by: GigaHz on March 19, 2014, 10:47:56 PM
To me it is impossible to be a greedy seller.
We'll have to just disagree on this one thing Giga, cheers! :cheers:
If it doesn't sell he is not a seller. :cheers:
Post by: jazzbass on March 19, 2014, 10:54:22 PM
To me it is impossible to be a greedy seller.
We'll have to just disagree on this one thing Giga, cheers! :cheers:
I'm curious then - how do define "greed"? Selling a knife for more than you bought it for? Tim does that all the time to help support his charity, and you'd have to be nuts to call him greedy. Selling it for a LOT more than you paid?
Here's the problem - I have some knives I want to sell. If NIB red alox Farmers are selling for $200, and I have a NIB red alox Farmer, what do I sell it for? I only paid $50 for it. Do I sell it for $60? $100? If I do, someone immediately buys it and resells it for $200, because that's where the market is right now. It happens all the time. I see knives advertised on this board for good prices sell and show up on eBay in two weeks.
To me, "greed" is taking advantage of someone in a powerless position. Price gouging during a natural disaster, that kind of thing. Selling luxury collectible pocket knives to rich collectors for maximum profit is just good business.
Post by: rickinFL on March 19, 2014, 10:58:29 PM
The sellers aren't greedy. The buyers set the price by paying for it. If they sold it cheep it would just get bought and resold for more money.
Great point. That happens here all the time.
Post by: GigaHz on March 19, 2014, 11:01:32 PM
To me it is impossible to be a greedy seller.We'll have to just disagree on this one thing Giga, cheers! :cheers:
I'm curious then - how do define "greed"? Selling a knife for more than you bought it for? Tim does that all the time to help support his charity, and you'd have to be nuts to call him greedy. Selling it for a LOT more than you paid?
Here's the problem - I have some knives I want to sell. If NIB red alox Farmers are selling for $200, and I have a NIB red alox Farmer, what do I sell it for? I only paid $50 for it. Do I sell it for $60? $100? If I do, someone immediately buys it and resells it for $200, because that's where the market is right now. It happens all the time. I see knives advertised on this board for good prices sell and show up on eBay in two weeks.
To me, "greed" is taking advantage of someone in a powerless position. Price gouging during a natural disaster, that kind of thing. Selling luxury collectible pocket knives to rich collectors for maximum profit is just good business.
Amen
Post by: ICanFixThat on March 19, 2014, 11:04:05 PM
You guys know what I think is the biggest factor in the increase of alox prices is?+1
This forum. Seriously. This forum has been a great resource to promote collecting alox knives. But that cuts both ways - it helps existing collectors, but also brings in new ones. Lots of new ones. Pretty pictures of alox everywhere, it's hard to resist collecting them. Not only are they great knives, there's not a ton of different variations like those annoying Officer's Knives. There's a very well-known set of knives to find. So...
awesome product + NLA production + well defined set to collect + high visibility = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Post by: twiliter on March 19, 2014, 11:08:27 PM
To me it is impossible to be a greedy seller.We'll have to just disagree on this one thing Giga, cheers! :cheers:
I'm curious then - how do define "greed"? Selling a knife for more than you bought it for? Tim does that all the time to help support his charity, and you'd have to be nuts to call him greedy. Selling it for a LOT more than you paid?
Here's the problem - I have some knives I want to sell. If NIB red alox Farmers are selling for $200, and I have a NIB red alox Farmer, what do I sell it for? I only paid $50 for it. Do I sell it for $60? $100? If I do, someone immediately buys it and resells it for $200, because that's where the market is right now. It happens all the time. I see knives advertised on this board for good prices sell and show up on eBay in two weeks.
To me, "greed" is taking advantage of someone in a powerless position. Price gouging during a natural disaster, that kind of thing. Selling luxury collectible pocket knives to rich collectors for maximum profit is just good business.
Amen
Starting bid $600 for a knife that the current market will support around $200?
Dunno guys, but cheers! :cheers:
Post by: microbe on March 19, 2014, 11:11:13 PM
You guys know what I think is the biggest factor in the increase of alox prices is?+1
This forum. Seriously. This forum has been a great resource to promote collecting alox knives. But that cuts both ways - it helps existing collectors, but also brings in new ones. Lots of new ones. Pretty pictures of alox everywhere, it's hard to resist collecting them. Not only are they great knives, there's not a ton of different variations like those annoying Officer's Knives. There's a very well-known set of knives to find. So...
awesome product + NLA production + well defined set to collect + high visibility = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
The early collectors with large collections of over 100 Alox, now mostly rare ones, are sitting on a small gold mine.
Post by: GigaHz on March 19, 2014, 11:14:21 PM
To me it is impossible to be a greedy seller.We'll have to just disagree on this one thing Giga, cheers! :cheers:
I'm curious then - how do define "greed"? Selling a knife for more than you bought it for? Tim does that all the time to help support his charity, and you'd have to be nuts to call him greedy. Selling it for a LOT more than you paid?
Here's the problem - I have some knives I want to sell. If NIB red alox Farmers are selling for $200, and I have a NIB red alox Farmer, what do I sell it for? I only paid $50 for it. Do I sell it for $60? $100? If I do, someone immediately buys it and resells it for $200, because that's where the market is right now. It happens all the time. I see knives advertised on this board for good prices sell and show up on eBay in two weeks.
To me, "greed" is taking advantage of someone in a powerless position. Price gouging during a natural disaster, that kind of thing. Selling luxury collectible pocket knives to rich collectors for maximum profit is just good business.
Amen
Starting bid $600 for a knife that the current market will support around $200?
Dunno guys, but cheers! :cheers:
Did it sell?
Post by: Syph007 on March 19, 2014, 11:18:17 PM
To me it is impossible to be a greedy seller.We'll have to just disagree on this one thing Giga, cheers! :cheers:
I'm curious then - how do define "greed"? Selling a knife for more than you bought it for? Tim does that all the time to help support his charity, and you'd have to be nuts to call him greedy. Selling it for a LOT more than you paid?
Here's the problem - I have some knives I want to sell. If NIB red alox Farmers are selling for $200, and I have a NIB red alox Farmer, what do I sell it for? I only paid $50 for it. Do I sell it for $60? $100? If I do, someone immediately buys it and resells it for $200, because that's where the market is right now. It happens all the time. I see knives advertised on this board for good prices sell and show up on eBay in two weeks.
To me, "greed" is taking advantage of someone in a powerless position. Price gouging during a natural disaster, that kind of thing. Selling luxury collectible pocket knives to rich collectors for maximum profit is just good business.
Amen
+1 on that. Its not knowing the market if you dont ask what something is worth. Same as selling anything.
Post by: twiliter on March 19, 2014, 11:18:57 PM
Did it sell?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Thailand-SEA-PIONEER-2223-rare-Special-Edition-No87150-/251479640910
Not yet, but I see your point about sellers.
Post by: GigaHz on March 19, 2014, 11:24:27 PM
Post by: condcup on March 20, 2014, 12:12:56 AM
Post by: Chako on March 20, 2014, 12:26:43 AM
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/IMG_3156small.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/IMG_3156small.jpg.html)
Post by: Chako on March 20, 2014, 12:33:41 AM
Post by: Joe58 on March 20, 2014, 02:06:01 AM
$400........wow, but I guess if you really needed it to complete a collection. I know these have been discussed a little while back. First time I've seen a silver one though.
Post by: twiliter on March 20, 2014, 03:27:34 AM
"In a 1977 High Times article, Nugent stated that he took crystal meth and defecated in his pants in order to avoid being drafted into the Vietnam War. [1] Nugent reaffirmed this in a 1990 interview with Detroit Free Press, stating that "...a week before his physical, he stopped using the bathroom altogether, virtually living inside his pants caked with excrement and urine." [2] In other interviews, Nugent has denied this claim, stating that he dodged the draft by enrolling at Oakland Community College to get a student deferment. However, his Selective Service classification record shows ratings of 1-Y and 4-F for 1969 and 1972 respectively, indicating ineligibility for military service under established physical, mental, or moral standards, rather than student deferment. [3]"
Draft dodger?
Also from Wikipedia:
In September 2009, Nugent embarked on a hunt near Somerset, El Dorado County, California. He was accompanied by a guide and a cameraman, filming for his Outdoor Channel show "Spirit of the Wild." The video taken appeared in an episode of the show first broadcast on February 9, 2010. California Fish and Game wardens who watched the broadcast noticed that it showed Nugent killing a very young buck which had been attracted by commercial bait. Both the killing of such a young deer and the use of bait are crimes under California state law. On August 13, 2010, he pled no contest in Yuba County to two misdemeanors: illegally baiting a deer, and failing to have a deer tag signed by a government official after a kill. He was fined USD $1,750 by the court and was banned from hunting in California until June 2012. In April 2012 Nugent signed a plea bargaining agreement to plead guilty to two misdemeanors for illegally taking a bear after shooting one earlier at a bait station. He will be fined $10,000, banned from hunting in Alaska and on Federal land for one year and must complete two years on federal probation.[44]
Poacher (yeah, let's film it)?
Also from Wikipedia:
Nugent owns a hunting ranch near Jackson, Michigan, called Sunrize Acres. Anti-hunters claim this fenced facility offers "canned" hunts. Nugent has said, "I understand the criticism from those who say canned hunting violates the ethic of fair chase," though he still operates the facility, and refers to it as "high fence hunting". Nugent was interviewed in October 2011 by Field & Stream magazine regarding "canned" hunts.[42] At Sunrize Acres he personally guides customers on a hunt for trophy bull bison ($5,000), Russian boar, or white-tailed deer ($1,000 each).[43]
Unsportsmanlike coward?
Just saying, this is public information. $400?
You'd have to pay me to take it. :salute:
Post by: dmanuel on March 20, 2014, 06:20:05 AM
Ted Nugent's Jail Bait Problem (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/larry-womack/ted-nugents-jailbait-problem_b_4840060.html)
Post by: Chako on March 20, 2014, 03:43:35 PM
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vtg-Delemont-Wenger-Switzerland-Pocket-Swiss-Army-Knife-Multi-Utility-Tool-/281270997536?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item417d0ed220&_uhb=1
Post by: burnside on March 20, 2014, 08:53:24 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Thailand-SEA-PIONEER-2223-rare-Special-Edition-No-87-150-/251479640910?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a8d5acb4e
$399 Limited Gold Wilderness...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-WILDERNESS-rare-GOLD-Special-Edition-NR-45-50-/251478562271?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a8d4a55df
$279 Swiss Bianco Apocalypse Green Carver...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-SWISS-BIANCO-CARVER-rare-Apocalypse-Green-Special-Edition-/251479697312?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a8d5ba7a0
The seller has a bunch more alox for sale. All starting around $200-$300 and up from there.
I bet the buyer "i**m" wins all of them :rofl:
:ahhh :D :drool:
Post by: RT1969 on March 20, 2014, 09:04:07 PM
Now here is a deal! :facepalm:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vtg-Delemont-Wenger-Switzerland-Pocket-Swiss-Army-Knife-Multi-Utility-Tool-/281270997536?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item417d0ed220&_uhb=1
I find this comic extremly strange. That's the worst fishing for compliments I have ever seen on ebay!
And is the can opener tip broken?
Post by: papercut on March 21, 2014, 09:01:51 AM
Post by: Chako on March 21, 2014, 10:54:27 AM
So whoever this guy is, bad strategy overall. You want to buy low and sell high. Those selling to these deep pocket buyers are the real winners in this equation. Not the buyers.
Post by: papercut on March 21, 2014, 11:02:03 AM
Many of these models have not been on the open market in years! At this point, one has to pay a premium to get the actual rare items. Most serious collectors would not want to give them up.
Also, full disclosure- the ever present sword of the Diaper Fund has been above my head, I have sold off much of my admittedly non epic, built over the last year +/-, alox collection. I hated to see them go, but the Diaper Fund must be fed! :surrender: :surrender:
Post by: Chako on March 21, 2014, 01:20:07 PM
Post by: felinevet on March 21, 2014, 08:11:11 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SEALED-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-56929-SOLDIER-ALOX-Multi-Tool-/161255302757?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item258b90a665
Post by: microbe on March 21, 2014, 08:25:50 PM
Hi guys, grab this beauty before its gone! A $35. Soldier for $200.! Wow!! But hey, its still in original package. What is this guy smokin? :think:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SEALED-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-56929-SOLDIER-ALOX-Multi-Tool-/161255302757?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item258b90a665
nah. the $85 shipping is WAY over the top. :facepalm:
Post by: GigaHz on March 21, 2014, 09:43:13 PM
From Wikipedia:
"In a 1977 High Times article, Nugent stated that he took crystal meth and defecated in his pants in order to avoid being drafted into the Vietnam War. [1] Nugent reaffirmed this in a 1990 interview with Detroit Free Press, stating that "...a week before his physical, he stopped using the bathroom altogether, virtually living inside his pants caked with excrement and urine." [2] In other interviews, Nugent has denied this claim, stating that he dodged the draft by enrolling at Oakland Community College to get a student deferment. However, his Selective Service classification record shows ratings of 1-Y and 4-F for 1969 and 1972 respectively, indicating ineligibility for military service under established physical, mental, or moral standards, rather than student deferment. [3]"
Draft dodger?
Also from Wikipedia:
In September 2009, Nugent embarked on a hunt near Somerset, El Dorado County, California. He was accompanied by a guide and a cameraman, filming for his Outdoor Channel show "Spirit of the Wild." The video taken appeared in an episode of the show first broadcast on February 9, 2010. California Fish and Game wardens who watched the broadcast noticed that it showed Nugent killing a very young buck which had been attracted by commercial bait. Both the killing of such a young deer and the use of bait are crimes under California state law. On August 13, 2010, he pled no contest in Yuba County to two misdemeanors: illegally baiting a deer, and failing to have a deer tag signed by a government official after a kill. He was fined USD $1,750 by the court and was banned from hunting in California until June 2012. In April 2012 Nugent signed a plea bargaining agreement to plead guilty to two misdemeanors for illegally taking a bear after shooting one earlier at a bait station. He will be fined $10,000, banned from hunting in Alaska and on Federal land for one year and must complete two years on federal probation.[44]
Poacher (yeah, let's film it)?
Also from Wikipedia:
Nugent owns a hunting ranch near Jackson, Michigan, called Sunrize Acres. Anti-hunters claim this fenced facility offers "canned" hunts. Nugent has said, "I understand the criticism from those who say canned hunting violates the ethic of fair chase," though he still operates the facility, and refers to it as "high fence hunting". Nugent was interviewed in October 2011 by Field & Stream magazine regarding "canned" hunts.[42] At Sunrize Acres he personally guides customers on a hunt for trophy bull bison ($5,000), Russian boar, or white-tailed deer ($1,000 each).[43]
Unsportsmanlike coward?
Just saying, this is public information. $400?
You'd have to pay me to take it. :salute:
It looks like your not a Ted Nugent fan.
Post by: Blade runner on March 21, 2014, 11:43:16 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-with-Boy-Scout-print-Early-Version-/191109701868?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c7f06a0ec :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: twiliter on March 21, 2014, 11:57:51 PM
It looks like your not a Ted Nugent fan.
lol, Giga, that's the short version, yes exactly. :tu:
Early Boy scout Pioneer Victorinox
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-with-Boy-Scout-print-Early-Version-/191109701868?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2c7f06a0ec :rofl: :rofl:
Maybe post in the knockoff thread too... :facepalm:
Post by: felinevet on March 22, 2014, 12:03:44 AM
Post by: condcup on March 22, 2014, 12:18:56 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Electrician-Plus-Silver-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Vintage-NOS-NIB-Rare-/141217355071?
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/77AB219F-B5F7-4C0B-9D34-13F7C6F40F1B_zpssn8ies1i.png)
Post by: enki_ck on March 22, 2014, 12:19:33 AM
Post by: Blade runner on March 22, 2014, 12:34:50 AM
Just as an FYI, virtually all the many special runs I sold were acquired from two great guys in Switzerland. Victorinox never sold them directly to anyone in the U.S. I made about $20. on each one sold because of the prices I had to pay to the original sellers. Many were re-sold later by buyers for many times the price paid to me. That's just the way it is.I allready miss those old time!
Post by: captain spaulding on March 22, 2014, 03:32:29 AM
I just wan't to know if he is a die hard collector with plenty of coin or what. :think:
Post by: Blade runner on March 22, 2014, 07:24:13 PM
Post by: sticktodrum on March 22, 2014, 11:00:31 PM
Meh.
Post by: twiliter on March 22, 2014, 11:56:53 PM
Well, now that I look at it, TheCore is doing a pretty messed up thing in misrepresenting those Danish Cadets and Bantams. It's one thing to let the market run with a price, it's quite another to lie about an item.
Meh.
+1
Also claiming there are no Thailand Pioneers in the U.S., out of a 150 run. Betcha there's more than a few.
Post by: rickinFL on March 23, 2014, 02:07:56 AM
Another got sold, again this Crazy seller from Canada! :facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Electrician-Plus-Silver-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Vintage-NOS-NIB-Rare-/141217355071?
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/77AB219F-B5F7-4C0B-9D34-13F7C6F40F1B_zpssn8ies1i.png)
After seeing your post I just threw up in my mouth alittle. I just took one of these apart today for a mod!! Maybe I should stop wasting so much time modding these and just sell them outright. There is money to be made!
Post by: bren10man on March 23, 2014, 03:43:11 PM
The secondary market sets the price for collectables.
You want to collect, be prepared to pay the price.
Some days, the seller gets off good.
Other days, the buyer gets off good.
I have noticed on E-Bay of late, some of my knives I want to sell, now is not a good time due to it being flooded with that same model.
Some folks want to pay nothing, buy on the cheap (that is OK.....), and then whine and complain when it comes up at a fair price and say it is too high.
Hence, why I will not sell on this forum. I posted knives on here back in January. Sold only one. The rest not sold were at fair prices.
I put them on e-bay, and they sold for MUCH MORE than what I listed here (even I was shocked) . And then those that watched from this forum whined and complained about how high they went.
Tough. I guess some folks didn't take economics in high school or college.
Post by: twiliter on March 23, 2014, 04:53:46 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-SwissChamp-XAVT-/171255351062?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27df9d4716
Retail at Vic's website? $510 :ahhh
btw, whining and complaining about fair market value is a different thread, this is the Crazy thread. :angel:
Congrats on your sales, very economical. :salute:
Post by: bren10man on March 23, 2014, 09:28:03 PM
I want to whine and complain about this one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-SwissChamp-XAVT-/171255351062?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27df9d4716
Retail at Vic's website? $510 :ahhh
btw, whining and complaining about fair market value is a different thread, this is the Crazy thread. :angel:
Congrats on your sales, very economical. :salute:
Now THAT E-Bay seller, my friends, is a total fool.
Post by: PTRSAK on March 23, 2014, 11:03:47 PM
Another got sold, again this Crazy seller from Canada! :facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Electrician-Plus-Silver-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Vintage-NOS-NIB-Rare-/141217355071?
(http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o705/condcup/77AB219F-B5F7-4C0B-9D34-13F7C6F40F1B_zpssn8ies1i.png)
After seeing your post I just threw up in my mouth alittle. I just took one of these apart today for a mod!! Maybe I should stop wasting so much time modding these and just sell them outright. There is money to be made!
I have an Old Cross Elinox Electrician Plus in reasonable condition, I wonder what that is worth now?
Post by: Caranthanus on March 23, 2014, 11:31:42 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-MARLBORO-GEAR-/221364370791?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item338a583d67
Post by: ColoSwiss on March 25, 2014, 03:51:09 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-wooden-handle-SWISS-SECURITY-folding-knives-/321351685408?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4ad20d9520
Post by: Fattsgalore on March 25, 2014, 03:53:16 AM
Speechless... :facepalm:
Post by: Fattsgalore on March 25, 2014, 03:53:41 AM
Post by: Reinier on March 25, 2014, 06:34:27 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Corkscrew-Multi-Tool-Pocket-Knife-Great-Condition-/171272318308?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item27e0a02d64
Speechless... :facepalm:
I'll bite: I don't get it?
Post by: Fattsgalore on March 25, 2014, 07:35:25 AM
If any of yous wanna part with a Swisschamp for 15 bucks I'll have it to you quick.
I thought this was the crazy thread, not simply "The Ridiculously Overpriced" thread.
I repeat, I'll have $15 for anyone who wants to ship me a Swisschamp.
Post by: Reinier on March 25, 2014, 08:57:50 AM
Post by: burnside on March 28, 2014, 04:47:44 AM
I'm curious to see if this one will sell for more than the $250 starting bid. :D :whistle:
Post by: burnside on March 28, 2014, 04:53:15 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Bianco-Exclusive-Victorinox-Farmer-Copper-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-/161259598740?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item258bd23394
Crazy? Perhaps. Surprising? ..Not at all.
Post by: burnside on March 28, 2014, 05:29:32 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-125th-Anniversary-Limited-Travel-Bag-Leather-Carry-On-Only-125-Made-/221142985888?pt=Luggage&hash=item337d262ca0
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :o :o :o
:facepalm:
Post by: captain spaulding on March 28, 2014, 05:32:22 AM
Post by: stealth007s on March 28, 2014, 07:26:17 AM
Looks like SwissBianco is taking advantage of the rarity of his last few Copper Farmers. I wish I had the cake for this one. I would probably pick it up. :drool:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Bianco-Exclusive-Victorinox-Farmer-Copper-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-/161259598740?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item258bd23394
Crazy? Perhaps. Surprising? ..Not at all.
I really wanted that copper MiniChamp that he was selling a while back. It was $80 :ahhh
Post by: SAK Guy on March 28, 2014, 09:37:40 AM
$4000, ::)
I'm sure it's made of rich 'Corinthian Leather'......(just like the '74 Imperial)
Post by: Kid33 on March 30, 2014, 09:51:05 PM
This is one sweet looking Cadet in Classic Blue Alox. I bet this bad boy is gonna fetch a pretty penny..
Post by: MWDP on April 03, 2014, 01:18:20 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201058750502?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
This is one sweet looking Cadet in Classic Blue Alox. I bet this bad boy is gonna fetch a pretty penny..
I was lucky to get one from a friend at a normal price because this is insane.
Post by: captain spaulding on April 03, 2014, 01:26:10 AM
Post by: MWDP on April 03, 2014, 01:36:05 AM
All these insane prices make me want to sell off all my rare or limited alox, but I just cant bring myself to do it. I wonder if these prices will ever go down? :think:
I got into collecting last March, I never could have gotten anything at a great price :-[
Post by: captain spaulding on April 03, 2014, 01:50:14 AM
All these insane prices make me want to sell off all my rare or limited alox, but I just cant bring myself to do it. I wonder if these prices will ever go down? :think:
I got into collecting last March, I never could have gotten anything at a great price :-[
Yea, it sucks. :(
Post by: MWDP on April 03, 2014, 01:57:37 AM
Post by: captain spaulding on April 03, 2014, 01:59:18 AM
I'm trying though, I've figured out that the only way to get a good deal is to make connections and have good friends :)
That is 100% correct. :tu:
Post by: SAKMikey on April 03, 2014, 05:04:01 AM
Post by: gregozedobe on April 03, 2014, 09:21:59 AM
I hope the Alox prices eventually go down to a reasonable level. The whole reason I started collecting SAKs years ago was because the prices were fairly reasonable and nearly everything was accessible financially speaking. Not so much these days. Not sure if the popularity has increased or what but man these Alox prices are insane. :think:
It's all about market supply and demand. If more people want particular things that are in limited supply then the price generally goes up. It can also be a bit self-perpetuating, if something sells for a high price then sometimes that becomes the new (higher) price everyone expects. It is also happening over in the plier-based MT side of things as well, unfortunately (especially for some rarer tools) :cry:
Post by: PTRSAK on April 03, 2014, 01:49:29 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LIMITED-EDITION-BLACK-ALOX-VICTORINOX-CADET-W-RED-SHIELD/331168624871?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21399%26meid%3D5942115458939390120%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D9407%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D201058750502
Post by: MWDP on April 03, 2014, 02:38:30 PM
Another one trying to make money out of the "Danish Connection"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LIMITED-EDITION-BLACK-ALOX-VICTORINOX-CADET-W-RED-SHIELD/331168624871?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21399%26meid%3D5942115458939390120%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D9407%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D201058750502
:facepalm: Not the first time this happened sadly...
Post by: Reinier on April 08, 2014, 09:28:39 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191125930387
Post by: M0rkoni on April 08, 2014, 10:02:31 AM
Post by: Reinier on April 08, 2014, 10:20:33 AM
Post by: M0rkoni on April 08, 2014, 10:44:30 AM
Yes, yes, it's a most craziest price...I absolutely agree with you, Reiner. :tu:
Post by: gardenvalley on April 08, 2014, 11:31:30 AM
Post by: Reinier on April 08, 2014, 12:05:16 PM
Near the end, the girls doubt the paintings are the originals ;)
Post by: ColoSwiss on April 11, 2014, 05:53:27 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Solo-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-in-orange-and-blue-93-of-100-kingfisher-/291120702347?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c825638b
Post by: enki_ck on April 11, 2014, 02:08:42 PM
Four days to go and already over $400.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Solo-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-in-orange-and-blue-93-of-100-kingfisher-/291120702347?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c825638b
Seriously? :ahhh
Peter, if you decide to sell your stock, you could buy a car at those prices. Maybe not a new one though. :P
Post by: sawman on April 11, 2014, 02:14:02 PM
Four days to go and already over $400.Fools and their money... :facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Solo-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-in-orange-and-blue-93-of-100-kingfisher-/291120702347?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c825638b
Post by: twiliter on April 11, 2014, 02:28:47 PM
Four days to go and already over $400.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Solo-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-in-orange-and-blue-93-of-100-kingfisher-/291120702347?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c825638b
I was going to post this one here too, but the alox craziness is starting to look strangely normal to me. :-\
Post by: sawman on April 11, 2014, 02:39:27 PM
IMO, this is why certain forms of "collecting" are bad. When missing items become a "must have" and someone feels obligated to acquire them regardless of the price, that just doesn't make much sense to me. And I don't understand all the hoopla over coloured Alox. People are playing right into Victorinox's hands and giving them the power to essentially set outrageous prices when their cost is practically zilch.
In closing, I have 2 red Alox Pioneers which I paid about $35 each for (a fair price for a Pioneer) back when they weren't so rare. They're 2 of my favorites, yet if I hadn't purchased them back then, I wouldn't be buying them today at $70 each...
Post by: Sneider on April 11, 2014, 03:35:06 PM
Four days to go and already over $400.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Solo-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-in-orange-and-blue-93-of-100-kingfisher-/291120702347?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c825638b
Seriously? :ahhh
Peter, if you decide to sell your stock, you could buy a car at those prices. Maybe not a new one though. :P
Yeaah, thats crazy. :o
There are some people that much money for a Kingfisher-knife would pay.
But I do not like to sell. I prefer to exchange for other nice alox that i did not have in the collection. :whistle:
Peter
Post by: CanadianLMfan on April 12, 2014, 07:44:16 PM
Four days to go and already over $400.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Solo-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-in-orange-and-blue-93-of-100-kingfisher-/291120702347?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c825638b
I was going to post this one here too, but the alox craziness is starting to look strangely normal to me. :-\
It's still crazy. :ahhh
Post by: twiliter on April 12, 2014, 10:28:25 PM
Four days to go and already over $400.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Solo-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-in-orange-and-blue-93-of-100-kingfisher-/291120702347?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c825638b
I was going to post this one here too, but the alox craziness is starting to look strangely normal to me. :-\
It's still crazy. :ahhh
Might get crazier too, according to the Q&A... :-\
Post by: sawman on April 12, 2014, 11:19:00 PM
Over $400 already, why not just take a match to your money if you have that much to waste on this.......................
Post by: SAK Guy on April 13, 2014, 01:38:50 AM
:facepalm: I clearly need counseling....
Post by: enki_ck on April 13, 2014, 01:54:00 AM
What's crazy is that I went to the link to look and ended up buying a knife from that guy!
:facepalm: I clearly need counseling....
Don't see a problem. :whistle: I've bought a few over the years from that seller, nice to deal with. :tu:
Post by: SAK Guy on April 13, 2014, 02:15:41 AM
What's crazy is that I went to the link to look and ended up buying a knife from that guy!
:facepalm: I clearly need counseling....
Don't see a problem. :whistle: I've bought a few over the years from that seller, nice to deal with. :tu:
Oh, me too...a quality guy but I went to look with no intention of buying anything yet I impulse bought a Spartan I really didn't need with money I really didn't have... :facepalm:
Post by: rickinFL on April 13, 2014, 02:46:08 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Farmer-Alox-91mm-Orange-/321377562728?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4ad3987068
Post by: CanadianLMfan on April 13, 2014, 03:09:21 AM
A bunch of these 91mm farmers have hit the bay. ULTRA RARE!! Go get them.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Farmer-Alox-91mm-Orange-/321377562728?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4ad3987068
8 watchers?
Post by: sticktodrum on April 13, 2014, 03:27:36 AM
...not really. OrAmI!?
Post by: Sneider on April 13, 2014, 06:42:11 AM
A bunch of these 91mm farmers have hit the bay. ULTRA RARE!! Go get them.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Farmer-Alox-91mm-Orange-/321377562728?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4ad3987068
Oh yes, 91 mm farmers are very rare! :whistle:
Now or never!
Post by: twiliter on April 13, 2014, 01:08:36 PM
What's crazy is that I went to the link to look and ended up buying a knife from that guy!
:facepalm: I clearly need counseling....
Don't see a problem. :whistle: I've bought a few over the years from that seller, nice to deal with. :tu:
Oh, me too...a quality guy but I went to look with no intention of buying anything yet I impulse bought a Spartan I really didn't need with money I really didn't have... :facepalm:
Yes, a good seller that seems knowledgable about Vics, usually has mostly TSA stuff. This knife was originally listed pretty low, the craziness is on the buyers end. Curious to see the Kingfisher Pioneer craziness when it's listed... :popcorn:
Post by: GigaHz on April 13, 2014, 01:26:02 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Orange-Alox-Farmer-New-In-Box-/161274990389?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item258cbd0f35
Post by: Kid33 on April 13, 2014, 04:30:37 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Alox-/301151754927?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item461e0b1aaf
Post by: sawman on April 13, 2014, 04:48:40 PM
Here is an auction that is probably going to be epic.:facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Alox-/301151754927?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item461e0b1aaf
Post by: MWDP on April 13, 2014, 06:10:24 PM
Here is an auction that is probably going to be epic.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Alox-/301151754927?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item461e0b1aaf
I know the seller. He refused to sell the gunmetal to me because "he doesn't like me". And then publicly stated he doesn't wanna sell it within our Facebook group (EDC Underground) because evilbay will fetch a larger figure. Some people disgust me
Post by: Reinier on April 13, 2014, 06:57:00 PM
8 watchers?
What's wrong with that? I think I asked that before somewhere in this thread.
I have millions of items on my watch list. Things I like, thinks I find weird or stupid, listings with errors, listings with funny pictures, crazy items, listings of known MTo members and items which I just want to know the value of.
Post by: sawman on April 13, 2014, 07:01:16 PM
That reminds me, it's time to clean up my watch list... I mark so many things in it but forget to check in on the progress. :P8 watchers?
What's wrong with that? I think I asked that before somewhere in this thread.
I have millions of items on my watch list. Things I like, thinks I find weird or stupid, listings with errors, listings with funny pictures, crazy items, listings of known MTo members and items which I just want to know the value of.
Post by: CanadianLMfan on April 13, 2014, 11:15:34 PM
Post by: nsa-x-file on April 14, 2014, 02:58:06 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-In-Box-Victorinox-Alox-Farmer-Orange-91mm-Rare-Limited-SHIPS-WORLDWIDE-/161274676126?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item258cb8439e
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Farmer-Orange-Alox-New-In-Box-/111326172849?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item19eb8e96b1
Post by: sawman on April 14, 2014, 03:57:59 PM
Post by: jaydar on April 14, 2014, 05:16:14 PM
Another two.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-In-Box-Victorinox-Alox-Farmer-Orange-91mm-Rare-Limited-SHIPS-WORLDWIDE-/161274676126?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item258cb8439e
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Farmer-Orange-Alox-New-In-Box-/111326172849?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item19eb8e96b1
Well the first one started at $1 so I don't think we can blame the seller for the final price , it is going to be interesting to see where the price of these settles at.
I guess around $85
Post by: twiliter on April 14, 2014, 05:29:22 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on April 15, 2014, 07:37:58 PM
Here is an auction that is probably going to be epic.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Alox-/301151754927?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item461e0b1aaf
$615.01 "Reserve not met" :o :o :o :o :o :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Alox-/301151754927?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=4uNM9fm4fUG0WAT1y5hYVZJNguA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Post by: derekmac on April 15, 2014, 07:39:58 PM
Post by: sawman on April 15, 2014, 07:47:38 PM
That's more than they're worth, why the reserve?Here is an auction that is probably going to be epic.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Alox-/301151754927?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item461e0b1aaf
$615.01 "Reserve not met" :o :o :o :o :o :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Alox-/301151754927?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=4uNM9fm4fUG0WAT1y5hYVZJNguA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Post by: derekmac on April 15, 2014, 07:55:35 PM
I guess he might have been thinking that if he had a really high reserve, that people would go even more bid crazy trying to reach the reserve.That's more than they're worth, why the reserve?Here is an auction that is probably going to be epic.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Alox-/301151754927?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item461e0b1aaf
$615.01 "Reserve not met" :o :o :o :o :o :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Alox-/301151754927?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=4uNM9fm4fUG0WAT1y5hYVZJNguA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Post by: enki_ck on April 15, 2014, 08:21:29 PM
That's more than they're worth, why the reserve?Here is an auction that is probably going to be epic.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/V...s&hash=item461e0b1aaf (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Alox-/301151754927?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item461e0b1aaf)
$615.01 "Reserve not met" :o :o :o :o :o :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/V...;orig_cvip=true&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Alox-/301151754927?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=4uNM9fm4fUG0WAT1y5hYVZJNguA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
By my math of the recent prices, About $30 for the silver, red, black, green with keyring. The three Lumberjacks (toxic green, orange with keyring and copper with red shield) originally sold for about $70. The Danish green is $38 +shipping, the two without keyring and were the limited edition sold with pouch for $55-$60 and all were available within the last few months or are still available. These ten by this math should be worth about $430. The only one from this group that is harder to find is the gunmetal blue Cadet and it seems the fight is for that one. Is the gunmetal blue one worth that much? :shrug: To me it's not, but it seems it is to someone.
But that's other people's money and I'm not concerning myself with how they decide to spend it. Same deal as with people paying thousands and even millions for some art pieces. Beauty and value are often in the eye of the beholder/buyer. ;)
Post by: sawman on April 15, 2014, 08:30:34 PM
That might be your opinion but I'm feeling kind of generous and I'd like to buy that bidder a brand new spanking calculator. I don't think they did the math. ;)That's more than they're worth, why the reserve?Here is an auction that is probably going to be epic.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/V...s&hash=item461e0b1aaf (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Alox-/301151754927?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item461e0b1aaf)
$615.01 "Reserve not met" :o :o :o :o :o :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/V...;orig_cvip=true&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Alox-/301151754927?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=4uNM9fm4fUG0WAT1y5hYVZJNguA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
By my math of the recent prices, About $30 for the silver, red, black, green with keyring. The three Lumberjacks (toxic green, orange with keyring and copper with red shield) originally sold for about $70. The Danish green is $38 +shipping, the two without keyring and were the limited edition sold with pouch for $55-$60 and all were available within the last few months or are still available. These ten by this math should be worth about $430. The only one from this group that is harder to find is the gunmetal blue Cadet and it seems the fight is for that one. Is the gunmetal blue one worth that much? :shrug: To me it's not, but it seems it is to someone.
But that's other people's money and I'm not concerning myself with how they decide to spend it. Same deal as with people paying thousands and even millions for some art pieces. Beauty and value are often in the eye of the beholder/buyer. ;)
Post by: Blade runner on April 15, 2014, 09:51:45 PM
Post by: captain spaulding on April 15, 2014, 09:56:13 PM
Just thinking, two month ago the light green ones and the sunset orange were hard to find, and Victorinox made a re-run, available for less than $25.... How you will feel if they make a new production of the Gunmetal ones, just after you pay more than $250 for one of those? :whistle:
I think about that sometimes. It would suck, but they probably would not be exactly the same like having a half stop or something so the other Gunmetal might still be sought after. Did the Gunmetals have the half stop?
Post by: enki_ck on April 15, 2014, 10:10:09 PM
Just thinking, two month ago the light green ones and the sunset orange were hard to find, and Victorinox made a re-run, available for less than $25.... How you will feel if they make a new production of the Gunmetal ones, just after you pay more than $250 for one of those? :whistle:
I think about that sometimes. It would suck, but they probably would not be exactly the same like having a half stop or something so the other Gunmetal might still be sought after. Did the Gunmetals have the half stop?
Nope, that was introduced on the 84mm line only recently, 2011 or 2012 I think.
Post by: Sneider on April 15, 2014, 10:27:39 PM
Four days to go and already over $400.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Solo-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-in-orange-and-blue-93-of-100-kingfisher-/291120702347?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c825638b
Winning bid: $ 613.99
For one Solo. :o
Post by: enki_ck on April 15, 2014, 10:28:43 PM
Four days to go and already over $400.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Solo-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-in-orange-and-blue-93-of-100-kingfisher-/291120702347?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c825638b
Winning bid: $ 613.99
For one Solo. :o
Wanna trade one for a cookie? >:D
Post by: Sneider on April 15, 2014, 10:36:31 PM
Four days to go and already over $400.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Solo-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-in-orange-and-blue-93-of-100-kingfisher-/291120702347?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c825638b
Winning bid: $ 613.99
For one Solo. :o
Wanna trade one for a cookie? >:D
No thank you. I am carnivore. :D
Post by: enki_ck on April 15, 2014, 10:40:38 PM
Four days to go and already over $400.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Solo-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-in-orange-and-blue-93-of-100-kingfisher-/291120702347?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c825638b
Winning bid: $ 613.99
For one Solo. :o
Wanna trade one for a cookie? >:D
No thank you. I am carnivore. :D
I have bunnies. lots of them. :D But it would have to be local pick up. They can't fit into a padded envelope. ;)
Post by: Sneider on April 15, 2014, 10:55:10 PM
Four days to go and already over $400.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Solo-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-in-orange-and-blue-93-of-100-kingfisher-/291120702347?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c825638b
Winning bid: $ 613.99
For one Solo. :o
Wanna trade one for a cookie? >:D
No thank you. I am carnivore. :D
I have bunnies. lots of them. :D But it would have to be local pick up. They can't fit into a padded envelope. ;)
Playboy bunnies? :drool:
Normal bunnies I get here also. But nice Alox advertising knife than exchange would be ok and fits perfectly in a padded envelope ;)
Post by: sticktodrum on April 16, 2014, 02:33:27 AM
I'm almost as mad at the idiots shelling out for this crap as I am at the sellers for taking advantage...
I love ya man, and appreciate your candor. Toning down the raw hatred just a notch might be a good idea though.
Things are worth what someone is willing to pay. Nothing about Capitalism and free market blah blah blah. It's really as simple as that.
I understand that these knives initially sold for much less, but things change. This is no different from the custom knives or TAD gear that goes through the same market play as alox SAKs.
If something is overpriced, it won't sell. Other than that, it has nothing to do with stupidity or idiots.
I keep seeing the "a fool and his money" addage being used here, and that's something that needs to be examined. That notion is not to do with high priced collectibles. It's to do with snake oil salesmen, charlatans, scam artists, etc. Convincing someone that they should buy a product because they need it, even when it's hokum. How is this at all analogous to that? People with money want something, and so they compete over it.
Why are these people with all this money, who happen to want to compete with each other for collectibles, idiots? Is it because they can afford things many of us, myself included, cannot?
The hatred-fueled scoffing around here seems to be getting more inflated than the numbers being talked about.
Post by: ColoSwiss on April 16, 2014, 06:01:57 AM
Post by: PTRSAK on April 16, 2014, 09:35:33 AM
Post by: twiliter on April 16, 2014, 01:19:19 PM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-in-orange-and-blue-93-of-100-kingfisher-/291125954114?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c8758642
Post by: Sneider on April 16, 2014, 01:55:07 PM
Gentlemen, start your engines...
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-in-orange-and-blue-93-of-100-kingfisher-/291125954114?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c8758642
Still runs over 6 days. How high will the bidding go…? :dwts:
Post by: enki_ck on April 16, 2014, 02:03:05 PM
Gentlemen, start your engines...
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-in-orange-and-blue-93-of-100-kingfisher-/291125954114?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c8758642
Still runs over 6 days. How high will the bidding go…? :dwts:
Wow, this escalated quickly. :o
$357.00 with 6d 08h to go.
Post by: Sneider on April 16, 2014, 02:07:25 PM
Gentlemen, start your engines...
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-in-orange-and-blue-93-of-100-kingfisher-/291125954114?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c8758642
Still runs over 6 days. How high will the bidding go…? :dwts:
Wow, this escalated quickly. :o
$357.00 with 6d 08h to go.
With the profit the seller can buy a lot of cookies... :D
Post by: Shalom on April 16, 2014, 03:43:55 PM
Post by: enki_ck on April 16, 2014, 03:52:18 PM
Didn't this kingfisher number 093 end with a $600 bid a few hours ago ?
That was the Solo, this is the Pioneer. Same scales, different tools.
Post by: Shalom on April 16, 2014, 05:18:18 PM
Just that after the $300 dollar mark they all look the same to me........EXPENSIVE
Post by: MWDP on April 17, 2014, 12:26:46 AM
Just thinking, two month ago the light green ones and the sunset orange were hard to find, and Victorinox made a re-run, available for less than $25.... How you will feel if they make a new production of the Gunmetal ones, just after you pay more than $250 for one of those? :whistle:
I bought an olive green Cadet for 80$ in December, in January CVW sold them at 25$ per piece :facepalm:
Post by: sawman on April 17, 2014, 12:33:03 AM
I sympathize with you I really do but I have found SAKs make bad investments and just don't like the whole idea of Vic or any other company manufacturing instant collectibles. That's the motivation for many of my angry comments. I recently tried to sell recently discontinued black alox Pioneers and Wenger SI's. While I made out pretty well on the SI's, the pioneers I broke even. That's just how it goes. I tried to make a profit but failed but should I complain? No. And if Vic and Wenger were to crank up the presses tomorrow and produce a million black pioneers and SI's, I'll be exceedingly happy...Just thinking, two month ago the light green ones and the sunset orange were hard to find, and Victorinox made a re-run, available for less than $25.... How you will feel if they make a new production of the Gunmetal ones, just after you pay more than $250 for one of those? :whistle:
I bought an olive green Cadet for 80$ in December, in January CVW sold them at 25$ per piece :facepalm:
Post by: sticktodrum on April 17, 2014, 01:26:18 AM
Either way, I have some of each for when the blades on my current ones wear out.
Post by: SAK Guy on April 17, 2014, 03:04:53 AM
Post by: dmanuel on April 17, 2014, 03:33:45 AM
And if Vic and Wenger were to crank up the presses tomorrow and produce a million black pioneers and SI's, I'll be exceedingly happy...
May I ask why this would make you happy?
Post by: sticktodrum on April 17, 2014, 04:00:40 AM
But that's other people's money and I'm not concerning myself with how they decide to spend it. Same deal as with people paying thousands and even millions for some art pieces. Beauty and value are often in the eye of the beholder/buyer. ;)
It may be a good thing that elements of our culture are so highly valued, no? :)
Post by: SAKMikey on April 17, 2014, 04:02:38 AM
Post by: sawman on April 17, 2014, 03:38:03 PM
There were rumors that black Pioneers were discontinued which made the prices shoot up just a bit for a little while. They seem to be popping up again at normal retail prices.I don't like when good things get discontinued. Just look at the PST and how hard it is to get a nice one now'adays. ::)
Post by: twiliter on April 17, 2014, 11:11:17 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-in-orange-and-blue-93-of-100-kingfisher-/291125954114?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c8758642
Post by: Saluki on April 18, 2014, 02:49:48 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-BLUE-Alox-Cadet-NIB-NOS-/321376287388?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4ad384fa9c
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Post by: dmanuel on April 18, 2014, 03:18:25 AM
There were rumors that black Pioneers were discontinued which made the prices shoot up just a bit for a little while. They seem to be popping up again at normal retail prices.I don't like when good things get discontinued. Just look at the PST and how hard it is to get a nice one now'adays. ::)
Fair enough! :tu:
Post by: MWDP on April 18, 2014, 03:41:16 AM
For quite awhile last year CVH was selling the set of 5 colored Cadets with leather sheaths for $165 on eBay. That worked out to about $33 per knife. Now a year later, some of those are being sold at more than 5x that amount.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-BLUE-Alox-Cadet-NIB-NOS-/321376287388?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4ad384fa9c
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Yep and CVW refused to split them up. Luckily I bought all 5 for about 55$ with international shipping per piece. They make a great collection but this inflation is completely unjustified
Post by: captain spaulding on April 18, 2014, 03:46:23 AM
For quite awhile last year CVH was selling the set of 5 colored Cadets with leather sheaths for $165 on eBay. That worked out to about $33 per knife. Now a year later, some of those are being sold at more than 5x that amount.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-BLUE-Alox-Cadet-NIB-NOS-/321376287388?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4ad384fa9c
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Yep and CVW refused to split them up. Luckily I bought all 5 for about 55$ with international shipping per piece. They make a great collection but this inflation is completely unjustified
Unless there is something we don't know. :think:
Post by: basilio on April 18, 2014, 10:47:59 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Wenger-Swiss-Army-Knife-Red-SGT-Shortix-Plus-/141257372254
The current price ($ 510) for this used Shortix Plus is already more than the listing price (298 GBP, approx. $ 500) of a new model, which comes complete with box, sheath, manuals (on paper and cd).
http://www.stratlab.co.uk/stratlab/value/Itemdesc.asp?ic=S0040&eq=&Tp=#.U1GPY6OKBOo
Post by: sawman on April 19, 2014, 12:18:35 AM
This is probably an interesting auction to monitorNever seen that model before. Why is it so desirable?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Wenger-Swiss-Army-Knife-Red-SGT-Shortix-Plus-/141257372254
The current price ($ 510) for this used Shortix Plus is already more than the listing price (298 GBP, approx. $ 500) of a new model, which comes complete with box, sheath, manuals (on paper and cd).
http://www.stratlab.co.uk/stratlab/value/Itemdesc.asp?ic=S0040&eq=&Tp=#.U1GPY6OKBOo
Post by: basilio on April 19, 2014, 07:37:43 AM
This is probably an interesting auction to monitorNever seen that model before. Why is it so desirable?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Wenger-Swiss-Army-Knife-Red-SGT-Shortix-Plus-/141257372254
The current price ($ 510) for this used Shortix Plus is already more than the listing price (298 GBP, approx. $ 500) of a new model, which comes complete with box, sheath, manuals (on paper and cd).
http://www.stratlab.co.uk/stratlab/value/Itemdesc.asp?ic=S0040&eq=&Tp=#.U1GPY6OKBOo
Basically it is not a SAK but a "Laboratory Tool".
This means very high price and not available for purchase in standard shops.
here is the wiki entry
http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Wenger+SGT+Shortix+Plus
Post by: sawman on April 19, 2014, 01:49:13 PM
Geez, I got a quick glance at that site before my Webroot blocked it as a "suspicious threat". Hmmm :think:This is probably an interesting auction to monitorNever seen that model before. Why is it so desirable?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Wenger-Swiss-Army-Knife-Red-SGT-Shortix-Plus-/141257372254
The current price ($ 510) for this used Shortix Plus is already more than the listing price (298 GBP, approx. $ 500) of a new model, which comes complete with box, sheath, manuals (on paper and cd).
http://www.stratlab.co.uk/stratlab/value/Itemdesc.asp?ic=S0040&eq=&Tp=#.U1GPY6OKBOo
Basically it is not a SAK but a "Laboratory Tool".
This means very high price and not available for purchase in standard shops.
here is the wiki entry
http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Wenger+SGT+Shortix+Plus
Post by: SAK Guy on April 21, 2014, 03:09:13 AM
Apocalypse Green is going into orbit!!!!
:D Glad I got mine for much less!!!!
Post by: MWDP on April 21, 2014, 03:28:24 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Bianco-Special-Run-Alox-Cadet-Knife-2012-Bright-Green-42-50-/331182140713?ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en&fromMakeTrack=true
Post by: comis on April 21, 2014, 07:29:22 AM
Violet Alox:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Wilderness-Purple-Violet-2012-42-of-50-NIB-/201073024729?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2ed0e2ded9
Yellow Alox:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Wilderness-Yellow-Yellow-Gold-14-of-50-2012-NIB-/201073027859?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2ed0e2eb13
Black Alox/Black tools:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Wilderness-Black-w-Black-Tools-Special-Run-of-100-NIB-/201073030690?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2ed0e2f622
Orange Alox/Black tools:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Wilderness-Orange-w-Black-Tools-Special-Run-of-50-NIB-/201073033730?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2ed0e30202
I could give or take the black tool ones... those only mildly interest me... but I'd love that purple and yellow gold!
And this morning, I found:
$482 for the purple-blue Wilderness alone :o
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=201073024729
That's quite crazy, and I notice the same buyer 3**9 are also active across many ebay alox sales. Where did i**m go? :D
Post by: captain spaulding on April 21, 2014, 07:41:40 AM
I really want this one but I don't think I'm ready to pay what it's gonna go for...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Bianco-Special-Run-Alox-Cadet-Knife-2012-Bright-Green-42-50-/331182140713?ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en&fromMakeTrack=true
That green is the best shade of green for alox in my opinion.
Post by: microbe on April 21, 2014, 10:20:22 AM
Post by: kkokkolis on April 21, 2014, 11:24:30 AM
Post by: Sneider on April 21, 2014, 11:45:16 AM
http://www.ebay.ch/itm/RARE-Vintage-AC-Electronics-GM-Carousel-IV-NASA-Victorinox-Swiss-Knife-1968-NR-/221401194324?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item338c8a1f54
Post by: gregozedobe on April 23, 2014, 02:58:38 AM
Leatherman Flair starting bid $ 350.00 Buy-It-Now $500 !!!!!!!!!! :facepalm:
I know these are discontinued and popular with collectors, but I think they would be lucky to get $125, and $500 is just ridiculous :rofl:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161283319266
Post by: stealth007s on April 23, 2014, 05:23:21 AM
I know its not Swiss, but thought this auction definitely belonged in this thread:
Leatherman Flair starting bid $ 350.00 Buy-It-Now $500 !!!!!!!!!! :facepalm:
I know these are discontinued and popular with collectors, but I think they would be lucky to get $125, and $500 is just ridiculous :rofl:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161283319266
I see this one pop up every now and then. I haven't paid more than $60 for the 4 I have bought.
Post by: twiliter on April 23, 2014, 12:09:02 PM
Wow, congrats to the seller, started at $20.
Post by: ColoSwiss on April 24, 2014, 12:11:23 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Sea-Pioneer-2556-Thailand-Alox-limited-edition-SAK-Sailor-NIB-/231212204184?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35d5524098
Post by: captain spaulding on April 24, 2014, 12:40:15 AM
I just feel like I would regret it greatly.
Post by: MWDP on April 24, 2014, 01:29:22 AM
I am very tempted to sell off all my Limited runs. I would hate to do it, but I need the money and now might be the best time to do it. :think: I don't use EBAY, but I could probably commission someone to do it for me for a fee. :think:
I just feel like I would regret it greatly.
Anything in 84mm? :D
Post by: captain spaulding on April 24, 2014, 01:38:47 AM
I am very tempted to sell off all my Limited runs. I would hate to do it, but I need the money and now might be the best time to do it. :think: I don't use EBAY, but I could probably commission someone to do it for me for a fee. :think:
I just feel like I would regret it greatly.
Anything in 84mm? :D
hahaha.... NO! :twak: :D :D
I told you. If I get rid of it you will be the first to know. ;)
EDIT: Thought you were hounding me for my Gunmetal Cadet, but it's not a limited run obviously. I don't think I have any limited runs in 84mm. :think: That might be a problem. :rofl: Damn you MWDP. Now I wan't some limited 84mm's. The exact opposite of what I was talking about doing. :rofl:
Post by: MWDP on April 24, 2014, 02:09:05 AM
I am very tempted to sell off all my Limited runs. I would hate to do it, but I need the money and now might be the best time to do it. :think: I don't use EBAY, but I could probably commission someone to do it for me for a fee. :think:
I just feel like I would regret it greatly.
Anything in 84mm? :D
hahaha.... NO! :twak: :D :D
I told you. If I get rid of it you will be the first to know. ;)
EDIT: Thought you were hounding me for my Gunmetal Cadet, but it's not a limited run obviously. I don't think I have any limited runs in 84mm. :think: That might be a problem. :rofl: Damn you MWDP. Now I wan't some limited 84mm's. The exact opposite of what I was talking about doing. :rofl:
I figured out the only possible way to get something new for my collection without spending 300$ is buying from MTO so I'm hoping someone notices my cry for 84mm help :D
Post by: captain spaulding on April 24, 2014, 02:23:07 AM
I am very tempted to sell off all my Limited runs. I would hate to do it, but I need the money and now might be the best time to do it. :think: I don't use EBAY, but I could probably commission someone to do it for me for a fee. :think:
I just feel like I would regret it greatly.
Anything in 84mm? :D
hahaha.... NO! :twak: :D :D
I told you. If I get rid of it you will be the first to know. ;)
EDIT: Thought you were hounding me for my Gunmetal Cadet, but it's not a limited run obviously. I don't think I have any limited runs in 84mm. :think: That might be a problem. :rofl: Damn you MWDP. Now I wan't some limited 84mm's. The exact opposite of what I was talking about doing. :rofl:
I figured out the only possible way to get something new for my collection without spending 300$ is buying from MTO so I'm hoping someone notices my cry for 84mm help :D
Just keep asking around and keep your ear to the ground. I have found some knives I never thought I would see. Just have to be patient and keep up the search. :tu:
Post by: MWDP on April 24, 2014, 02:26:21 AM
I am very tempted to sell off all my Limited runs. I would hate to do it, but I need the money and now might be the best time to do it. :think: I don't use EBAY, but I could probably commission someone to do it for me for a fee. :think:
I just feel like I would regret it greatly.
Anything in 84mm? :D
hahaha.... NO! :twak: :D :D
I told you. If I get rid of it you will be the first to know. ;)
EDIT: Thought you were hounding me for my Gunmetal Cadet, but it's not a limited run obviously. I don't think I have any limited runs in 84mm. :think: That might be a problem. :rofl: Damn you MWDP. Now I wan't some limited 84mm's. The exact opposite of what I was talking about doing. :rofl:
I figured out the only possible way to get something new for my collection without spending 300$ is buying from MTO so I'm hoping someone notices my cry for 84mm help :D
Just keep asking around and keep your ear to the ground. I have found some knives I never thought I would see. Just have to be patient and keep up the search. :tu:
If I had as much money as I had patience... :D I do understand what you mean though, you can do a lot with help from some good friends ;)
Post by: captain spaulding on April 24, 2014, 02:58:12 AM
Post by: SAK Guy on April 27, 2014, 02:02:47 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-VINTAGE-PIONEER-Red-Alox-Old-Cross-Swiss-Army-Knife-RARE-FIND-NOS-NIB-/221425607072?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item338dfea1a0
Post by: Espen on April 27, 2014, 10:06:20 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Farmer-rare-Blue-/181388079388
Post by: SAKMikey on April 28, 2014, 02:37:17 AM
Blue farmer with a current bid of 282 bucks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Farmer-rare-Blue-/181388079388
Ended for $359 shipped. :facepalm:
Post by: comis on April 28, 2014, 10:15:03 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-in-orange-and-blue-93-of-100-kingfisher-/291125954114?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43c8758642
Wow, congrats to the seller, started at $20.
And ended at $690
I did dealt with the seller in the past and had an honest impression, but aloxes are in high demand. :D
Post by: twiliter on May 01, 2014, 01:49:10 AM
:ahhh
Post by: SAKMikey on May 01, 2014, 01:51:03 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-VICTORINOX-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-AMBASSADOR-RED-BOXED-53681-/161278189076?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item258cedde14
:ahhh
That HAS to be a mistake. :rofl:
Post by: twiliter on May 01, 2014, 02:00:43 AM
:ahhh
Post by: SAK Guy on May 01, 2014, 02:24:54 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Golftool-/231101326813?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35ceb665dd
:ahhh
Wonder if I can get 2 at that price! :rofl:
Post by: enki_ck on May 01, 2014, 02:30:47 AM
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 01, 2014, 02:51:37 AM
Wonder what this little beauty is going to go for.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Sea-Pioneer-2556-Thailand-Alox-limited-edition-SAK-Sailor-NIB-/231212204184?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35d5524098
$660. Way out of my price range.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Sea-Pioneer-2556-Thailand-Alox-limited-edition-SAK-Sailor-NIB-/231212204184?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35d5524098&nma=true&si=IcqAGwHGiWvgH1nKRPCO3Z3du%252Bo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Post by: rickinFL on May 01, 2014, 07:12:54 AM
I think I got mine for 75.00....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-VINTAGE-PIONEER-Red-Alox-Old-Cross-Swiss-Army-Knife-RARE-FIND-NOS-NIB-/221425607072?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item338dfea1a0
And from what I see no brass liner.
Post by: SAK Guy on May 01, 2014, 01:18:59 PM
I think I got mine for 75.00....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-VINTAGE-PIONEER-Red-Alox-Old-Cross-Swiss-Army-Knife-RARE-FIND-NOS-NIB-/221425607072?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item338dfea1a0
And from what I see no brass liner.
I don't know how to date the boxes but here's mine. It has brass liners so I know it's earlier.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/NOSRedPioneer_zps4e068aab.jpg)
Post by: dmanuel on May 02, 2014, 07:56:54 AM
"It is used alox is worn and blade has been sharpened a few times..."
Red Nugent Farmer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-TED-NUGENT-FARMER-KNIFE-RED-VERY-RARE-/121332467523)
Post by: PTRSAK on May 02, 2014, 09:13:42 AM
Lol my favorite part of this listing is:
"It is used alox is worn and blade has been sharpened a few times..."
Red Nugent Farmer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-TED-NUGENT-FARMER-KNIFE-RED-VERY-RARE-/121332467523)
it must have got wet and shrunk too... "Farmer knives are standard sized Swiss Army knives (3 1/2" / 91mm) "
Post by: twiliter on May 02, 2014, 01:22:33 PM
Lol my favorite part of this listing is:
"It is used alox is worn and blade has been sharpened a few times..."
Red Nugent Farmer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-TED-NUGENT-FARMER-KNIFE-RED-VERY-RARE-/121332467523)
Might be good mod fodder if the BIN was $10 or so. :whistle:
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 03, 2014, 06:35:16 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WENGER-DELEMONT-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-Switzerland-/221431418372?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item338e574e04
Post by: twiliter on May 03, 2014, 12:08:06 PM
The idiots got tired of using Victorinox's name, and are now using Wenger's.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WENGER-DELEMONT-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-Switzerland-/221431418372?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item338e574e04
Hard to believe sellers who outright lie like that have a 100% feedback rating. Also slandering Wenger's good name with that junk. Wow... :facepalm:
Post by: Sneider on May 03, 2014, 12:22:55 PM
The idiots got tired of using Victorinox's name, and are now using Wenger's.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WENGER-DELEMONT-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-Switzerland-/221431418372?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item338e574e04
Hard to believe sellers who outright lie like that have a 100% feedback rating. Also slandering Wenger's good name with that junk. Wow... :facepalm:
You said it! For some sellers, I wonder how 100 positive feedback is possible.
Post by: Sneider on May 03, 2014, 12:31:00 PM
http://www.ebay.ch/itm/191155629227?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Post by: TheCore on May 05, 2014, 10:01:58 AM
http://www.ebay.de/itm/111333172229?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: TheCore on May 05, 2014, 10:04:43 AM
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-Soldier-s-Knife-1891-Limited-Edition-125-Jahre-Soldatenmesser-Replika-/111333543647?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item19ebff0edf
Post by: GigaHz on May 05, 2014, 01:15:37 PM
Post by: MWDP on May 05, 2014, 01:17:12 PM
Another one.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-Soldier-s-Knife-1891-Limited-Edition-125-Jahre-Soldatenmesser-Replika-/111333543647?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item19ebff0edf
There's one in local Serbian ads for 280 eur, the guy's been selling it for a year...
Post by: sawman on May 05, 2014, 07:03:08 PM
Post by: Sneider on May 05, 2014, 09:44:55 PM
Another one.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-Soldier-s-Knife-1891-Limited-Edition-125-Jahre-Soldatenmesser-Replika-/111333543647?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item19ebff0edf
I think this offer is not so crazy, because:
1 In this replica is a lot of manual precision work.
2 The Soldier of 1891 was something like the birth of Victorinox.
3 The official sale price was not sooo much lower.
(the 2010 damascus Pioneer today costs minimum 5x more than in the shop, thats crazy)
Post by: Sneider on May 05, 2014, 09:50:22 PM
600 euros, isn't that like $900 USD ?
Yes, about $ 830
Post by: Blade runner on May 06, 2014, 03:06:16 AM
Post by: sawman on May 06, 2014, 03:08:13 AM
Us$308.00 at Amazon Usa........new, if you don't like it , you send it back......why pay 800.00 on Ebay?It seems some people don't do any shopping around at all... ???
Post by: Blade runner on May 06, 2014, 03:16:37 AM
There is a guy selling on Ebay a used , engraved silver Pioneer for more than 50 dollars, since I started collecting almost 2 years ago¡! Now have lowered it to 38.00....... :rant:Us$308.00 at Amazon Usa........new, if you don't like it , you send it back......why pay 800.00 on Ebay?It seems some people don't do any shopping around at all... ???
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 06, 2014, 03:40:14 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Advance-Taschen-Messer-Pocket-Knife-Multi-Tool-Made-In-Switzerland-38g-/181399738850?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a3c4459e2
Post by: derekmac on May 06, 2014, 12:37:02 PM
How'd you like this floating around in your pocket?It should be called "The Castrator"!!!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Advance-Taschen-Messer-Pocket-Knife-Multi-Tool-Made-In-Switzerland-38g-/181399738850?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a3c4459e2
Post by: sawman on May 06, 2014, 02:33:35 PM
How'd you like this floating around in your pocket?No thanks, I value my privates too much :P
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Advance-Taschen-Messer-Pocket-Knife-Multi-Tool-Made-In-Switzerland-38g-/181399738850?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a3c4459e2
Post by: SAK Guy on May 06, 2014, 02:51:51 PM
How'd you like this floating around in your pocket?It should be called "The Castrator"!!!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Advance-Taschen-Messer-Pocket-Knife-Multi-Tool-Made-In-Switzerland-38g-/181399738850?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a3c4459e2
:o
Post by: bmot on May 06, 2014, 08:41:41 PM
How'd you like this floating around in your pocket?It should be called "The Castrator"!!!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/S...0&hash=item2a3c4459e2 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Advance-Taschen-Messer-Pocket-Knife-Multi-Tool-Made-In-Switzerland-38g-/181399738850?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a3c4459e2)
:o
Hey, I actually have that one... Didn't take me 5 minutes to get cut, after opening the package :facepalm: :facepalm:
Post by: enki_ck on May 08, 2014, 07:55:53 PM
Instant collection of Bugnard gold colored SAKs.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/251524106311
Post by: MWDP on May 08, 2014, 08:06:45 PM
Somewhat high starting price but considering the prices colored ALOX has been going for lately, I have a feeling this one could go for quite a bit higher.
Instant collection of Bugnard gold colored SAKs.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/251524106311
And it's not even old cross :(
Post by: ulli on May 08, 2014, 10:00:39 PM
Also the brütsch-rüegger red alox knives on http://www.brw.ch/shop/produkte/detail/index.html?t_ProduktNr=457750&t_Method=experts&t_Options=&t_SearchValue=victorinox&t_Marke=&t_TreePath=&t_SubSearch=&t_Dimension=&t_Bezeichnung=&t_EigeneArtNr=&t_OriginalNr=&t_CacheID=&t_Nav=&t_CID=1&t_Neuheiten=&t_Aktionen=&t_MyTools=&t_OurTools=&t_Node=0
So why pay that much... I don`t really understand. Saw one bugnard sold for $300.- thats really crazy. They are unlimited alox knives! I`m pretty sure that everybody can order alox knives from victorinox in every color you want as long as you order at least 20 peaces.
Post by: MWDP on May 08, 2014, 10:20:23 PM
You know that you can get them much cheaper on http://bugnard.ch/ArticleResult.aspx?search=victorinox
Also the brütsch-rüegger red alox knives on http://www.brw.ch/shop/produkte/detail/index.html?t_ProduktNr=457750&t_Method=experts&t_Options=&t_SearchValue=victorinox&t_Marke=&t_TreePath=&t_SubSearch=&t_Dimension=&t_Bezeichnung=&t_EigeneArtNr=&t_OriginalNr=&t_CacheID=&t_Nav=&t_CID=1&t_Neuheiten=&t_Aktionen=&t_MyTools=&t_OurTools=&t_Node=0
So why pay that much... I don`t really understand. Saw one bugnard sold for $300.- thats really crazy. They are unlimited alox knives! I`m pretty sure that everybody can order alox knives from victorinox in every color you want as long as you order at least 20 peaces.
Well thank you very much! Time to contact some cousins in CH :)
Post by: twiliter on May 10, 2014, 03:15:22 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Camper-Pocket-Knife-24k-Gold-Finished-with-Red-Handles-/390838629005?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5affcc328d
Post by: enki_ck on May 10, 2014, 03:21:37 PM
Not a crazy price, but pretty weird...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Camper-Pocket-Knife-24k-Gold-Finished-with-Red-Handles-/390838629005?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5affcc328d
They (TTC) have been doing it to Leatherman tools for a few years now. Not surprised they decided to try it on SAKs too.
Post by: twiliter on May 10, 2014, 03:34:42 PM
Not a crazy price, but pretty weird...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Camper-Pocket-Knife-24k-Gold-Finished-with-Red-Handles-/390838629005?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5affcc328d
They (TTC) have been doing it to Leatherman tools for a few years now. Not surprised they decided to try it on SAKs too.
Wow, 24k Leathermans sound even weirder... ???
The Vic stainless finish has always been enough bling for me. Just weird.
Cheers Enki! :cheers:
Post by: comis on May 11, 2014, 08:01:11 PM
Not a crazy price, but pretty weird...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Camper-Pocket-Knife-24k-Gold-Finished-with-Red-Handles-/390838629005?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5affcc328d
They (TTC) have been doing it to Leatherman tools for a few years now. Not surprised they decided to try it on SAKs too.
On that note, it'd be interesting to see some good pattern on the Victorinox Spirit X...and if they could ever mod the Spirit X with one-hand opening blade(for right hand, people could sorta do it for the left hand), I could totally see that selling off shelf like hotcakes. :pok: :D
Post by: sawman on May 11, 2014, 08:04:22 PM
If you're referring to some sort of texture on those smooth handles then I agree. Engraving, knurling, something but not the shiney blah surface it has...Not a crazy price, but pretty weird...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Camper-Pocket-Knife-24k-Gold-Finished-with-Red-Handles-/390838629005?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5affcc328d
They (TTC) have been doing it to Leatherman tools for a few years now. Not surprised they decided to try it on SAKs too.
On that note, it'd be interesting to see some good pattern on the Victorinox Spirit X...and if they could ever mod the Spirit X with one-hand opening blade(for right hand, people could sorta do it for the left hand), I could totally see that selling off shelf like hotcakes. :pok: :D
Post by: microbe on May 11, 2014, 08:54:54 PM
If you're referring to some sort of texture on those smooth handles then I agree. Engraving, knurling, something but not the shiney blah surface it has...Not a crazy price, but pretty weird...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Camper-Pocket-Knife-24k-Gold-Finished-with-Red-Handles-/390838629005?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5affcc328d
They (TTC) have been doing it to Leatherman tools for a few years now. Not surprised they decided to try it on SAKs too.
On that note, it'd be interesting to see some good pattern on the Victorinox Spirit X...and if they could ever mod the Spirit X with one-hand opening blade(for right hand, people could sorta do it for the left hand), I could totally see that selling off shelf like hotcakes. :pok: :D
I like shiney! Just not such a fan of gold though.
Post by: MWDP on May 12, 2014, 01:07:28 AM
I bought one of these a couple of months ago for 65$... Bidders are insane
Post by: sawman on May 12, 2014, 01:10:02 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Knife-Violet-Cadet-Specialrun-NIB-/141277174674?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20e4c69b92If we could predict the things that would become collectible we could all retire :facepalm:
I bought one of these a couple of months ago for 65$... Bidders are insane
Post by: MWDP on May 12, 2014, 01:13:24 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Knife-Violet-Cadet-Specialrun-NIB-/141277174674?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20e4c69b92If we could predict the things that would become collectible we could all retire :facepalm:
I bought one of these a couple of months ago for 65$... Bidders are insane
Personally I wouldn't sell mine, not even for 1000$, I'm just interested in what kind of mindset you need to have to think of this as worth of 600$. However, I learned not to judge others' choices, people have the right to do whatever they want to. It just annoys me because there are several models from the limited runs that I want, and now it turns out I'd have to get a loan or sell a kidney to afford one
Post by: sawman on May 12, 2014, 01:17:16 AM
I suppose I can understand that, as I have things I wouldn't sell for any amount of money, either. My precious Benchmades for instance... :cheers:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Knife-Violet-Cadet-Specialrun-NIB-/141277174674?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20e4c69b92If we could predict the things that would become collectible we could all retire :facepalm:
I bought one of these a couple of months ago for 65$... Bidders are insane
Personally I wouldn't sell mine, not even for 1000$, I'm just interested in what kind of mindset you need to have to think of this as worth of 600$. However, I learned not to judge others' choices, people have the right to do whatever they want to. It just annoys me because there are several models from the limited runs that I want, and now it turns out I'd have to get a loan or sell a kidney to afford one
Post by: ulli on May 12, 2014, 08:21:13 AM
Do they want to carry their knives or put them in glass-box?
I don`t really understand why they pay that much for a knife. Or is it an investment-buy? As a collector, its almost inpossible to have every color of every existing alox special run. Or do they collect only cadets for example?
I`m pretty sure that one day, the whole hype for alox knives will stop as fast as it started. I already see many new sellers who sell knives they bought much cheaper directly from victorinox or from a special dealer. High supply means low price.
If victorinox is clever, they will start a business where everybody can order the alox knife they want, every possible color, every possible model available, for a reasonable price, around $ 100.- a knife. Then there will be no more business over ebay where only the rich can buy the things they want...
Post by: captain spaulding on May 12, 2014, 09:36:37 AM
Post by: comis on May 12, 2014, 10:26:29 AM
Are there always the same buyers?
Do they want to carry their knives or put them in glass-box?
I don`t really understand why they pay that much for a knife. Or is it an investment-buy? As a collector, its almost inpossible to have every color of every existing alox special run. Or do they collect only cadets for example?
I`m pretty sure that one day, the whole hype for alox knives will stop as fast as it started. I already see many new sellers who sell knives they bought much cheaper directly from victorinox or from a special dealer. High supply means low price.
If victorinox is clever, they will start a business where everybody can order the alox knife they want, every possible color, every possible model available, for a reasonable price, around $ 100.- a knife. Then there will be no more business over ebay where only the rich can buy the things they want...
I think someone had once said when there are deep-pockets buyers/collectors, there will be no end to the rise of Aloxes pricing. That can't be a truer description on the current hype.
In terms of "true value" or whether it is "worth it", I think the best way to look at it is like art collecting. The pricing usually go high when the economy is good, and goes south when the time is bad(sometimes including war time). Whether a single piece should worth thousands or millions of dollars, it all depends on the prospective of the current buyers.
I always go by the untroubled happy rule--whatever makes you happy most, and won't trouble you or others, buy it. :D
Post by: gene stoner on May 12, 2014, 06:47:38 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on May 13, 2014, 03:17:14 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-SAK-Silver-Alox-Soldier-Knife-Dated-91-/171327682968?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item27e3ecf998
This a "new in the box' price.....
Post by: SAK Guy on May 15, 2014, 12:44:59 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Limited-Edition-2010-Damascus-Steel-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-/221436941613?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item338eab952d
Post by: twiliter on May 15, 2014, 02:29:34 PM
Nice....but, 1500.00 nice?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Limited-Edition-2010-Damascus-Steel-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-/221436941613?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item338eab952d
$1470 for a damasteel blade and a bit of etching is ridiculous, or even $1120 (opening bid). But these are the infamous $1000 SAK's, so someone probably overpaid and is trying to recover. It also looks like a select few will keep overpaying for these shelf queens. Here in the real world, the humble black Pioneer that can actually be carried and used makes the $1K 2010 model look like a silly indulgence to the extreme. No, I don't miss the point of the collector models, but holy smurf...
:facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Alox-Knife-BLACK-PIONEER-ALOX-Boxed-53968-/131177501858?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e8ac9d4a2
Or get this one and use the extra $ for engraving?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Pioneer-with-Ribbed-Silver-Alox-Handle-56960-/351032248847?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51bb270a0f
Post by: twiliter on May 21, 2014, 02:41:38 PM
I am truly surprised at my failure to understand this, I can see the scale colors make a difference, and even the Jordi gold corkscrew is kinda cool, but plating all the tools I just don't get. Maybe I'm losing it. ??? ??? ??? :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Farmer-Pocket-Knife-24k-Gold-Finished-with-Silver-Alox-Handles-/201093635168?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ed21d5c60
Post by: captain spaulding on May 21, 2014, 03:24:45 PM
Post by: Etherealicer on May 21, 2014, 03:27:56 PM
Can someone explain to me how the gold plating even slightly improves the Farmer?Two years back I had to lend my DualPro to cut a wedding cake (it was the largest blade present). Don't you think I would have wished at that moment that my tools would be gold plated to better go with the mood of a wedding reception :rofl:.
I am truly surprised at my failure to understand this, I can see the scale colors make a difference, and even the Jordi gold corkscrew is kinda cool, but plating all the tools I just don't get. Maybe I'm losing it. ??? ??? ??? :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Farmer-Pocket-Knife-24k-Gold-Finished-with-Silver-Alox-Handles-/201093635168?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ed21d5c60
Post by: sawman on May 23, 2014, 04:50:59 PM
Can someone explain to me how the gold plating even slightly improves the Farmer?I actually don't think this particular item is "crazy" or unreasonable. I think it's a somewhat fair price for a gold plated Farmer. I'm glad to see TTC getting into the SAKs, in fact :tu:
I am truly surprised at my failure to understand this, I can see the scale colors make a difference, and even the Jordi gold corkscrew is kinda cool, but plating all the tools I just don't get. Maybe I'm losing it. ??? ??? ??? :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Farmer-Pocket-Knife-24k-Gold-Finished-with-Silver-Alox-Handles-/201093635168?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ed21d5c60
Post by: SAK Guy on May 23, 2014, 05:01:44 PM
(http://assets-s3.rollingstone.com/assets/images/list/man-with-the-golden-gun-1352392715.jpg)
Post by: Etherealicer on May 23, 2014, 05:12:13 PM
That is actually true, the price is certainly fair. And now that I have browsed through their catalog I actually wish they would make a Damascus or one of those ceramic pattern Farmer.Can someone explain to me how the gold plating even slightly improves the Farmer?I actually don't think this particular item is "crazy" or unreasonable. I think it's a somewhat fair price for a gold plated Farmer. I'm glad to see TTC getting into the SAKs, in fact :tu:
I am truly surprised at my failure to understand this, I can see the scale colors make a difference, and even the Jordi gold corkscrew is kinda cool, but plating all the tools I just don't get. Maybe I'm losing it. ??? ??? ??? :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Farmer-Pocket-Knife-24k-Gold-Finished-with-Silver-Alox-Handles-/201093635168?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ed21d5c60
Post by: twiliter on May 23, 2014, 10:48:35 PM
Post by: captain spaulding on May 24, 2014, 01:36:12 AM
Price aside though, what is the point exactly of a gold plated Farmer? I just don't really understand why someone would go to all the trouble of making a perfectly beautiful tool into a paperweight. ??? :think: ???
It does not render the knife unusable. The majority of the people who buy it most likely will not use it, but that does not mean you could not use it just like a typical Farmer.
Post by: twiliter on May 24, 2014, 01:45:09 AM
Price aside though, what is the point exactly of a gold plated Farmer? I just don't really understand why someone would go to all the trouble of making a perfectly beautiful tool into a paperweight. ??? :think: ???
It does not render the knife unusable. The majority of the people who buy it most likely will not use it, but that does not mean you could not use it just like a typical Farmer.
Some farmer in Texas whipping out his 24k TTC Farmer to dig the chaff out of his combine? Maybe... ???
Post by: gene stoner on May 24, 2014, 02:28:23 AM
Price aside though, what is the point exactly of a gold plated Farmer? I just don't really understand why someone would go to all the trouble of making a perfectly beautiful tool into a paperweight. ??? :think: ???
Maybe it was Sadom Hussains Farmer :rofl:
Post by: Saluki on May 24, 2014, 02:35:21 AM
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Post by: captain spaulding on May 24, 2014, 02:42:41 AM
Price aside though, what is the point exactly of a gold plated Farmer? I just don't really understand why someone would go to all the trouble of making a perfectly beautiful tool into a paperweight. ??? :think: ???
It does not render the knife unusable. The majority of the people who buy it most likely will not use it, but that does not mean you could not use it just like a typical Farmer.
Some farmer in Texas whipping out his 24k TTC Farmer to dig the chaff out of his combine? Maybe... ???
Why not?
All i'm saying is just because its 24kt plated doesn't make it any less useful than any other SAK.
Post by: captain spaulding on May 24, 2014, 02:43:14 AM
I know this is a matter of personal taste, and many may disagree but I think that gold plated Farmer may be the ugliest alox SAK I have ever seen. The gold plated tools just don't look right with the matte silver scales. It might look good with black or red alox, but the silver and gold combination just doesn't work in my opinion.
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It is pretty ugly. Black alox with the gold plated tools would be much more pleasing.
Post by: twiliter on May 24, 2014, 03:57:10 AM
I must be the crazy one... :ahhh
Post by: jerseydevil on May 24, 2014, 03:31:48 PM
Price aside though, what is the point exactly of a gold plated Farmer? I just don't really understand why someone would go to all the trouble of making a perfectly beautiful tool into a paperweight. ??? :think: ???
It does not render the knife unusable. The majority of the people who buy it most likely will not use it, but that does not mean you could not use it just like a typical Farmer.
Knowing me, I'd take some nice pics, followed by pics of it opening boxes and cans, prying stuff, clearing clogged tint nozzles, etc...... >:D
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Post by: GigaHz on May 27, 2014, 03:34:57 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Collectable-Snap-On-70th-Anniversary-GOLD-Shaft-Ratcheting-Screwdriver-UNUSED-/141300420150?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20e6294e36
Post by: Reinier on May 27, 2014, 10:06:06 PM
http://m.ebay.com/itm/331211644945
€900 for a Battle Series SAK!
Post by: enki_ck on May 27, 2014, 10:13:06 PM
The craziest one?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/331211644945
€900 for a Battle Series SAK!
:facepalm:
Also 0 feedback as seller and even negative feedback as buyer. On an account that hasn't been active since 2001. I smell something fishy. :whistle:
Post by: dmanuel on May 28, 2014, 12:28:49 AM
The craziest one?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/331211644945
€900 for a Battle Series SAK!
:facepalm:
Also 0 feedback as seller and even negative feedback as buyer. On an account that hasn't been active since 2001. I smell something fishy. :whistle:
And pictures containing OLX online classified ads watermark ...
Post by: Aloha on May 28, 2014, 12:37:24 AM
Post by: gene stoner on May 28, 2014, 02:09:58 AM
Had some fleamarket seller want to sell me a newish Becker BK2 for $150 :rofl:. I wanted so bad to ask him why he marked up the price 2X's but he's a ROYAL A-SMURF so I laughed and walked on.
You should have asked how much less it was if you don't want to support his crack habit. :pok:
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 29, 2014, 03:34:23 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Army-Knife-Victorinox-Rare-Presidential-Seal-LBJ-Black-Classic-/111340063531?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item19ec628b2b
Post by: enki_ck on May 29, 2014, 12:49:18 PM
LBJ has gotten pricey!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Army-Knife-Victorinox-Rare-Presidential-Seal-LBJ-Black-Classic-/111340063531?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item19ec628b2b
We had a few lisings from this seller in this thread already. :doh:
Post by: GigaHz on May 29, 2014, 01:01:33 PM
Post by: PTRSAK on May 29, 2014, 01:42:06 PM
Not a SAK but crazy to me.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Collectable-Snap-On-70th-Anniversary-GOLD-Shaft-Ratcheting-Screwdriver-UNUSED-/141300420150?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20e6294e36
That's not all that bad a price considering that I paid $40 for one of those screwdrivers about 20 years ago. And that was just a plain "normal" one to use as a day to day tool.
Snap-On tools aint cheap.
Post by: sawman on June 01, 2014, 10:22:44 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Blue-Alox-South-African-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-FREE-SHIPPING-/141298914998?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20e61256b6
Post by: ?eter on June 01, 2014, 12:03:07 PM
Post by: twiliter on June 01, 2014, 12:28:20 PM
Post by: ?eter on June 01, 2014, 01:09:13 PM
Post by: burnside on June 01, 2014, 11:36:09 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181422526159?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Post by: MWDP on June 02, 2014, 12:07:00 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181422699428?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181422526159?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
To be fair, those are in immaculate condition. I could see someone paying 400$ for this instead of a 2012 limited run alox
Post by: condcup on June 02, 2014, 12:15:25 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181422699428?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181422526159?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
To be fair, those are in immaculate condition. I could see someone paying 400$ for this instead of a 2012 limited run alox
+1
:facepalm:
Post by: jaydar on June 02, 2014, 08:11:29 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181422699428?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181422526159?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
To be fair, those are in immaculate condition. I could see someone paying 400$ for this instead of a 2012 limited run alox
The 1924 is a pretty rare year to get in perfect condition ..... but I think 56 is a tad strong ..... now a perfect 58 could be > $1000 :)
Post by: burnside on June 03, 2014, 10:00:34 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Cadet-Green-0-2601-24G-VERY-RARE-/321419310507?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4ad61575ab
Post by: PTRSAK on June 03, 2014, 11:05:44 PM
Post by: GigaHz on June 04, 2014, 10:52:10 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-swiss-army-knife-/331222450209?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d1e658021
Post by: enki_ck on June 04, 2014, 10:58:31 PM
:ahhh :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-swiss-army-knife-/331222450209?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d1e658021
Poor SAK. :cry:
Post by: daverobson on June 04, 2014, 11:01:27 PM
:ahhh :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-swiss-army-knife-/331222450209?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d1e658021
That is certainly an optomistic description, looking at his location the song "California Dreaming" comes to mind.
"This knife is a antique and truly has value,it has wear on the blade and was one of the first generations for the Swiss army knife.It is old and looks as if it was handmade so if you are a collector this is one unique piece.I will take best offers".
Post by: SAK Guy on June 04, 2014, 11:33:46 PM
:ahhh :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-swiss-army-knife-/331222450209?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d1e658021
What's that guy smoking?
Post by: captain spaulding on June 06, 2014, 02:04:04 AM
:ahhh :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-swiss-army-knife-/331222450209?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d1e658021
That's just ridiculous. :facepalm:
Post by: SAK Guy on June 06, 2014, 02:23:13 AM
:ahhh :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-swiss-army-knife-/331222450209?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d1e658021
That's just ridiculous. :facepalm:
Ain't it great that he didn't clean it and risk ruining the collector value. :2tu:
Post by: Saluki on June 06, 2014, 02:59:50 AM
:ahhh :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-swiss-army-knife-/331222450209?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d1e658021 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-swiss-army-knife-/331222450209?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d1e658021)
That's just ridiculous. :facepalm:
Ain't it great that he didn't clean it and risk ruining the collector value. :2tu:
I never realized that I could turn my celidor SAKs into instant collectibles just by prying the scales off.
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Post by: twiliter on June 06, 2014, 03:01:53 AM
:ahhh :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-swiss-army-knife-/331222450209?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item4d1e658021
That's just ridiculous. :facepalm:
Ain't it great that he didn't clean it and risk ruining the collector value. :2tu:
Yes, the mod fodder value is scarce as it is, maybe salvage a couple of bushings and a spring for your 45 duckets...
Post by: GigaHz on June 06, 2014, 03:08:32 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/swiss-army-knife-7-/261498617779?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce2883fb3
Post by: captain spaulding on June 06, 2014, 03:18:24 AM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/swiss-army-knife-7-/261498617779?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce2883fb3
What a dick. :twak:
Post by: SAK Guy on June 06, 2014, 03:22:29 AM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/swiss-army-knife-7-/261498617779?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce2883fb3
What a dick. :twak:
The Big "X" in the shield instead of a Swiss Cross speaks volumes!!! :rofl:
Post by: nsa-x-file on June 06, 2014, 12:52:18 PM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/swiss-army-knife-7-/261498617779?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce2883fb3
Oh dear. ::)
Post by: GigaHz on June 06, 2014, 02:16:50 PM
Post by: Shalom on June 06, 2014, 04:14:31 PM
BUT no additional import charges at delivery.... 700 bucks and change !
Should I order all 10 ?
decisions, decisions ::)
Post by: GigaHz on June 08, 2014, 05:26:57 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on June 10, 2014, 10:46:00 PM
Post by: gene stoner on June 10, 2014, 11:03:25 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-8-blade-VICTORNOX-Swiss-Army-Survival-Knife-with-HOOK-Blade-/131206378443?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e8c8273cb
Wow free shipping what deal. The super rare kodak Climber. For about $35 You can get a new silvertec one at Target but it's not the rare Kodak model with a hook. :climber: And it "predates the tooth pick and tweezers". :facepalm:
Post by: PTRSAK on June 10, 2014, 11:05:26 PM
Honestly, I have to watch some of these listings to see if anyone is even more stupid than the seller and buys the pieces of crap they are listing. :facepalm:
Post by: GigaHz on June 13, 2014, 12:01:47 PM
:ahhh
Post by: nsa-x-file on June 13, 2014, 12:06:54 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Officier-Swiss-Army-Knife-Very-Rare-Ww-2-/261504934096?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce2e8a0d0
:ahhh
Love the bit about WWII...... :facepalm:
Post by: enki_ck on June 13, 2014, 05:29:58 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on June 13, 2014, 05:40:11 PM
Post by: dmanuel on June 18, 2014, 03:12:45 AM
BHK Bush Pig (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLIND-HORSE-KNIFES-BUSH-HOG-WITH-SHEATH-/171361114516?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item27e5eb1994)
Post by: Jake1421 on June 20, 2014, 12:40:16 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-RARE-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-with-corkscrew-and-plane-blade-/291172474691?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43cb3b5f43
Post by: Reinier on June 20, 2014, 02:57:59 AM
Do you think this is just a handle swap job? I could not find a date stamp on blade.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-RARE-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-with-corkscrew-and-plane-blade-/291172474691?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43cb3b5f43
It has a plane blade (sic), does that mean it is TSA approved? :facepalm:
Post by: dmanuel on June 20, 2014, 05:47:42 AM
Do you think this is just a handle swap job? I could not find a date stamp on blade.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-RARE-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-with-corkscrew-and-plane-blade-/291172474691?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43cb3b5f43
I thought the only plain blade was made for +B and it had the Phillips and Reamer on the back and not a Corkscrew.
Edit: I see the +B version had the CS only and some where produced with and without a tang stamp of 09 on them.
Post by: bmot on June 20, 2014, 08:13:31 AM
Do you think this is just a handle swap job? I could not find a date stamp on blade.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/V...s&hash=item43cb3b5f43 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-RARE-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-with-corkscrew-and-plane-blade-/291172474691?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43cb3b5f43)
I thought the only plain blade was made for +B and it had the Phillips and Reamer on the back and not a Corkscrew.
Edit: I see the +B version had the CS only and some where produced with and without a tang stamp of 09 on them.
I don't think they were +B exclusive, actually... But yeah, that's just a OH Forester with the handles changed to make it look like a Soldier.
Post by: dmanuel on June 20, 2014, 08:18:49 AM
Do you think this is just a handle swap job? I could not find a date stamp on blade.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/V...s&hash=item43cb3b5f43 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-RARE-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-with-corkscrew-and-plane-blade-/291172474691?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43cb3b5f43)
I thought the only plain blade was made for +B and it had the Phillips and Reamer on the back and not a Corkscrew.
Edit: I see the +B version had the CS only and some where produced with and without a tang stamp of 09 on them.
I don't think they were +B exclusive, actually... But yeah, that's just a OH Forester with the handles changed to make it look like a Soldier.
Fair enough, I was just going off of Variation 1 in Sakwiki. (http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Soldier+2008) A standarrd soldier with a plain blade would be great.
Post by: ColoSwiss on July 08, 2014, 01:17:55 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fine-Swiss-Style-Army-Knife-/271539180158?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item3f38ff127e
Post by: captain spaulding on July 08, 2014, 01:27:16 AM
More than the usual Chinese crap. Does anyone have any idea what the item on the back side by the phillips is supposed to be?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fine-Swiss-Style-Army-Knife-/271539180158?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item3f38ff127e
I have no flippin clue. :think:
Post by: detron on July 08, 2014, 01:33:16 AM
More than the usual Chinese crap. Does anyone have any idea what the item on the back side by the phillips is supposed to be?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fine-Swiss-Style-Army-Knife-/271539180158?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item3f38ff127e
a broken backspring? :think:
Post by: enki_ck on July 08, 2014, 02:43:05 AM
More than the usual Chinese crap. Does anyone have any idea what the item on the back side by the phillips is supposed to be?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fine-Swiss-Style-Army-Knife-/271539180158?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item3f38ff127e
a broken backspring? :think:
Looks like it.
Post by: ColoSwiss on July 08, 2014, 03:10:49 AM
More than the usual Chinese crap. Does anyone have any idea what the item on the back side by the phillips is supposed to be?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fine-Swiss-Style-Army-Knife-/271539180158?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item3f38ff127e
a broken backspring? :think:
Looks like it.
Think you may be right.
Post by: detron on July 08, 2014, 03:41:44 AM
More than the usual Chinese crap. Does anyone have any idea what the item on the back side by the phillips is supposed to be?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fine-Swiss-Style-Army-Knife-/271539180158?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item3f38ff127e
a broken backspring? :think:
Looks like it.
Think you may be right.
it sure is not coming out of the pivot area, so I had no idea what else it could be
Post by: ColoSwiss on July 11, 2014, 04:52:53 AM
"Onward Christian Soldiers", anyone?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Victorinox-Swiss-missionary-Army-knife-Swiss-Made-new-in-box-/111378962949?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19eeb41a05
Post by: ebarberena on July 11, 2014, 08:15:06 AM
https://www.swissmade.com/en/web/index.php?id=878&s=
Post by: captain spaulding on July 11, 2014, 10:27:36 AM
Now, this is Crazy!
https://www.swissmade.com/en/web/index.php?id=878&s=
If I was a rapper I would buy one and wear it as a necklace. :D
Post by: marduk on July 11, 2014, 01:55:51 PM
Post by: PTRSAK on July 12, 2014, 01:03:21 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390879862307?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Post by: burnside on August 08, 2014, 09:49:04 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-VICTORIA-Das-Fischermesser-ELINOX-Ihr-Automesser-Knife-RARE-/181488949566?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2a4195993e
Post by: Reinier on August 08, 2014, 10:40:17 PM
I've never seen a blue celidor SAK with a bail before. It's an Angler/Fisherman. Pretty cool...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-VICTORIA-Das-Fischermesser-ELINOX-Ihr-Automesser-Knife-RARE-/181488949566?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2a4195993e
I have been after both of those for years :)
Post by: PTRSAK on August 09, 2014, 04:35:35 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171404452170?
Post by: detron on August 09, 2014, 04:57:48 AM
beyond crazy...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171404452170?
it took 16 bids to get that high, and has almost 6 hours left :facepalm: WOW, weird
Post by: ColoSwiss on August 09, 2014, 07:42:04 AM
beyond crazy...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171404452170?
Purple, the new gunmetal blue.
Post by: Espen on August 10, 2014, 06:51:51 AM
What a steal.
Post by: captain spaulding on August 10, 2014, 07:36:52 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Switzerland-Rostfrei-Silver-Alox-Cadet-Officier-Suisse-Knife-/151364538075
What a steal.
Yup. That one is crazy in a good way. :tu:
Post by: PTRSAK on August 10, 2014, 10:09:28 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Switzerland-Rostfrei-Silver-Alox-Cadet-Officier-Suisse-Knife-/151364538075
What a steal.
Yup. That one is crazy in a good way. :tu:
So... who else clicked Seller's other items. to check if they had any more bargains? :rofl:
Post by: SAK Guy on August 10, 2014, 02:24:48 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Switzerland-Rostfrei-Silver-Alox-Cadet-Officier-Suisse-Knife-/151364538075
What a steal.
Yup. That one is crazy in a good way. :tu:
So... who else clicked Seller's other items. to check if they had any more bargains? :rofl:
:whistle:
Post by: ColoSwiss on August 25, 2014, 11:35:32 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-ARMEE-SUISSE-VICTORIA-spartan-round-awl-40s-50s-swiss-army-knife-/261574512244?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3ce70e4e74
Post by: ebarberena on August 26, 2014, 06:51:40 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Limited-Edition-2010-Damascus-Steel-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-/221532576664?ViewItem=&ssPageName=ADME%3AB%3AWNARL%3AUS%3A1123&item=221532576664&nma=true&si=nhwPckeoxEhJLiLJQ5QXGC%252FaDI4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Post by: SAK Guy on August 26, 2014, 07:01:11 PM
For all Alox fans:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Limited-Edition-2010-Damascus-Steel-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-/221532576664?ViewItem=&ssPageName=ADME%3AB%3AWNARL%3AUS%3A1123&item=221532576664&nma=true&si=nhwPckeoxEhJLiLJQ5QXGC%252FaDI4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
:2tu: but that is more than my truck is worth! :o
Post by: Jake1421 on August 31, 2014, 05:35:07 AM
This is SUPER RARE! haha......... check out the original lanyard!
Post by: SAK Guy on August 31, 2014, 05:48:51 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SWISS-ARMY-VICTORINOX-ALOX-SOLDIER-Stainless-Steel-Pocket-Knife-/301298167070
This is SUPER RARE! haha......... check out the original lanyard!
Looks like the wrist strap off a silver Vic AA flashlight....
Post by: MWDP on August 31, 2014, 03:36:01 PM
:facepalm:
Post by: Corwyn on September 06, 2014, 11:07:44 PM
Not a sak, but... What the smurf?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALICATE-MULTIUSOS-MULTIHERRAMIENTAS-GERBER-DIME-MICRO-GERBER-MULTI-TOOL-BLACK-/221535723484?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item33948edfdc
Post by: detron on September 06, 2014, 11:09:13 PM
GODS!
Not a sak, but... What the smurf?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALICATE-MULTIUSOS-MULTIHERRAMIENTAS-GERBER-DIME-MICRO-GERBER-MULTI-TOOL-BLACK-/221535723484?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item33948edfdc
it is a one of a kind!!! that is the only Gerber Dime that is priced at 1,000 Euro. :facepalm:
Post by: SAK Guy on September 13, 2014, 03:33:27 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Old-Cross-Red-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-Brass-Liner-NOS-ROSTFREI-/281437947306?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:US:3160
Post by: GigaHz on September 13, 2014, 04:10:18 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/A-Victorinox-rare-and-retired-Climber-Small-Swiss-Army-knife-in-red-/291236816543?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43cf11269f
Post by: stressmaster5000 on September 13, 2014, 07:45:33 PM
84mm scissors are getting pricey.Maybe it is the custom small blade that drew those bids? :think:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/A-Victorinox-rare-and-retired-Climber-Small-Swiss-Army-knife-in-red-/291236816543?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43cf11269f
Post by: GigaHz on September 13, 2014, 07:46:20 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on September 16, 2014, 01:46:26 AM
I see them complete in the box for around $30.00 every couple of months. This one isn't complete, no mini screwdriver...all the TG's shipped with mini screwdrivers. Must be a bidding war....but 100 bucks is crazy! (IMO)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Switzerland-3-5-8-Marlboro-Tobacco-Advertising-Knife-MIB/141400448961?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D333001%26algo%3DRIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131227121020%26meid%3D3118f39baa564f5ea241b2d694d2fefc%26pid%3D100009%26prg%3D20131227121020%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D301312660080
Post by: GigaHz on September 16, 2014, 01:48:26 AM
Post by: ebarberena on September 17, 2014, 05:52:55 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Scientist-1-6305-knife-Very-Rare-NOS-In-Box-/281435641972?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=nhwPckeoxEhJLiLJQ5QXGC%252FaDI4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Post by: GigaHz on September 18, 2014, 11:48:39 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161420499285?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Post by: ColoSwiss on September 21, 2014, 09:45:20 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171468796769?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D171468796769%26_rdc%3D1
Post by: Beery on September 28, 2014, 04:12:35 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/A-Victorinox-rare-and-retired-Climber-Small-Swiss-Army-knife-in-red-/291252002183?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item43cff8dd87
A 1983-'85 Victorinox Climber with a starting price of $35.00 + $3.00 shipping. Apparently "Not many of these around"... that is, unless you look for them, then you find lots in better condition selling for less, LOL. Just this week I bought two of 'em - both cost less than his starting bid, including shipping.
I guess he's right in one respect - not many Climbers around that are missing the metal Victorinox logo. You really have to hunt around for those.
Post by: SAK Guy on September 28, 2014, 04:22:49 PM
Post by: Beery on September 28, 2014, 04:26:40 PM
That is the 84mm version.
Wasn't that called a Huntsman?
Post by: SAK Guy on September 28, 2014, 04:32:47 PM
That is the 84mm version.
Wasn't that called a Huntsman?
I've only heard it called a Small Climber but they may have called it something else in Europe.....
http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Climber+84mm
Post by: ebarberena on September 30, 2014, 04:28:31 AM
Sky is the limit, I guess...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231346609866?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Post by: captain spaulding on September 30, 2014, 08:12:08 AM
Lets see how this ends. :popcorn:
Sky is the limit, I guess...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231346609866?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
:sa:
Post by: PTRSAK on September 30, 2014, 10:10:34 AM
Lets see how this ends. :popcorn:
Sky is the limit, I guess...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231346609866?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
:sa:
:facepalm: :facepalm: My grail SAK.... looks like I will NEVER afford to own my birth year Soldier.
It's alright for all you young pups born in the 80's :rant:
Post by: jaydar on September 30, 2014, 12:28:47 PM
Lets see how this ends. :popcorn:
Sky is the limit, I guess...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231346609866?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
:sa:
:facepalm: :facepalm: My grail SAK.... looks like I will NEVER afford to own my birth year Soldier.
It's alright for all you young pups born in the 80's :rant:
Next one I find I will let you know first :) .... 62's are not that common unfortunatly :(
Post by: microbe on September 30, 2014, 10:22:41 PM
Lets see how this ends. :popcorn:
Sky is the limit, I guess...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231346609866?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
:sa:
:facepalm: :facepalm: My grail SAK.... looks like I will NEVER afford to own my birth year Soldier.
It's alright for all you young pups born in the 80's :rant:
Next one I find I will let you know first :) .... 62's are not that common unfortunatly :(
One day you'll spot one that managed to stay under the radar and snag it for a good price. The hunt is better then the catch.
Post by: enki_ck on September 30, 2014, 11:16:55 PM
Lets see how this ends. :popcorn:
Sky is the limit, I guess...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231346609866?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
:sa:
:facepalm: :facepalm: My grail SAK.... looks like I will NEVER afford to own my birth year Soldier.
It's alright for all you young pups born in the 80's :rant:
Next one I find I will let you know first :) .... 62's are not that common unfortunatly :(
One day you'll spot one that managed to stay under the radar and snag it for a good price. The hunt is better then the catch.
jaydar does his SAK hunting offline. ;) A lot less crazy competition there. :D
Good luck with the sale there J. :cheers:
Post by: TheCore on October 01, 2014, 11:47:17 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Sea-Pioneer-2223-Alox-rare-limited-edition-93mm-SAK-swiss-army-knife-/251663577326
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Wilderness-green-Alox-rare-limited-edition-93mm-SAK-swiss-army-knife-/251646813813?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=urnXaFsP1XgB7Ug2ZZ6u3hMFn5w%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Harvester-orange-Alox-rare-limited-edition-93mm-SAK-swiss-army-knife-/251656612079?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=urnXaFsP1XgB7Ug2ZZ6u3hMFn5w%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Post by: marduk on October 01, 2014, 05:18:36 PM
1) The Wilderness green looks like one of +B's apocalypse green models, but as far as I know, he never made a Wilderness in that color. In addition, the model on ebay has a green Vic shield; +B's apocalypse greens have red shields.
2) The Blue Sea Pioneer 2223 looks like one of the Blue Marlin Spike 50 series of 2010, but those knives came with the silver Swiss Cross. This knife has the Vic Shield.
3) The orange Harvester looks like +B's new Naranja Orange colors, but as far as I know, he did not order a Harvester from Vic.
Anyone know what these 3 models are or how they came into being?
Post by: marduk on October 01, 2014, 05:29:27 PM
Sorry for the mistake, but I'm away from home now & couldn't access the knives myself. Excuses, excuses, excuses.......
Post by: comis on October 01, 2014, 06:12:55 PM
One correction of the above: The blue Sea Pioneer appears to be one of +B's marlin spike series of blue, red, & gold models. 30 of the blue were produced in 2014.
Sorry for the mistake, but I'm away from home now & couldn't access the knives myself. Excuses, excuses, excuses.......
As far as I know, the 2) was not made to the order to Swissbianco, and it was made for the largest online SAK group in China. Notice the emblem of their site on the blade.
Post by: GigaHz on October 01, 2014, 06:53:29 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buck-swiss-army-knife-/221564267033?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item3396426a19
Post by: enki_ck on October 01, 2014, 07:19:55 PM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buck-swiss-army-knife-/221564267033?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item3396426a19
:facepalm:
Post by: SAK Guy on October 01, 2014, 07:31:27 PM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buck-swiss-army-knife-/221564267033?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item3396426a19
Oh, I say! A misprint in the title...it starts with wrong consonant... ::)
Post by: comis on October 01, 2014, 09:08:13 PM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buck-swiss-army-knife-/221564267033?pt=US_Knives_Tools&hash=item3396426a19
Oh, I say! A misprint in the title...it starts with wrong consonant... ::)
And the super blurry pix at the end...how on earth does this person got 100% feedback?
Post by: marduk on October 01, 2014, 11:51:10 PM
One correction of the above: The blue Sea Pioneer appears to be one of +B's marlin spike series of blue, red, & gold models. 30 of the blue were produced in 2014.
Sorry for the mistake, but I'm away from home now & couldn't access the knives myself. Excuses, excuses, excuses.......
As far as I know, the 2) was not made to the order to Swissbianco, and it was made for the largest online SAK group in China. Notice the emblem of their site on the blade.
You are correct. This Sea Pioneer is not part of +B Marlin Spike set. His blue Sea Pioneer has a blue cross w/a red background. The knife on ebay has a white cross w/a blue background.
Post by: Beery on October 02, 2014, 01:31:58 AM
And the super blurry pix at the end...how on earth does this person got 100% feedback?
They get it by cajoling dissatisfied buyers into removing negative feedback. If they're good at it, they can sell garbage and still get 100% feedback, because most buyers just want their money back and don't care enough about the community or feel they have a responsibility to leave honest feedback based on the state of the product that's sold.
Post by: Beery on October 02, 2014, 06:40:39 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-84mm-Climber-Swiss-Army-knife-1975-vintage-rare-vg-excellent-2620-/301313674263?
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTY0WDE2MDA=/z/QLAAAMXQtUxTdrkl/$_57.JPG)
Looks to me like a 1983-'85 knife at about 10 times the price they usually go for. It seems to be in good condition, but he's saying it's a 1970s SAK. Doesn't look '70s to me, but I'm no expert.
Post by: SAK Guy on October 02, 2014, 06:50:22 PM
The springs used on the various scissors have changed slightly over time. Early model springs have a single leaf type spring while newer model springs have an inverted "V" shape leaf type spring. According to Victorinox the spring change occurred in 1975.
www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Scissors (http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Scissors)
Post by: Beery on October 02, 2014, 08:03:21 PM
It's a single spring scissor model...
Okay, but by the looks of the corkscrew, that knife was made in the 1980s. It seems to be the #2 version below, which (according to SAAM's website) was made between 1983 and 1991:
(http://victorinox.metodi.me/imgs/91mmtools/corkscrew.jpg)
Could it be that someone added a single spring to a later knife?
Post by: GigaHz on October 02, 2014, 10:19:55 PM
Am I crazy, or is this crazy?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-84mm-Climber-Swiss-Army-knife-1975-vintage-rare-vg-excellent-2620-/301313674263?
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTY0WDE2MDA=/z/QLAAAMXQtUxTdrkl/$_57.JPG)
Looks to me like a 1983-'85 knife at about 10 times the price they usually go for. It seems to be in good condition, but he's saying it's a 1970s SAK. Doesn't look '70s to me, but I'm no expert.
Again an 84mm model.
Post by: Beery on October 02, 2014, 11:19:08 PM
Post by: GigaHz on October 02, 2014, 11:23:54 PM
Post by: Shalom on October 06, 2014, 05:13:51 AM
$642, just in case you were wondering ... :facepalm:
Lets see how this ends. :popcorn:
Sky is the limit, I guess...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231346609866?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
:sa:
:facepalm: :facepalm: My grail SAK.... looks like I will NEVER afford to own my birth year Soldier.
It's alright for all you young pups born in the 80's :rant:
Post by: SAK Guy on October 06, 2014, 05:24:11 AM
$642, just in case you were wondering ... :facepalm:Lets see how this ends. :popcorn:
Sky is the limit, I guess...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231346609866?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
:sa:
:facepalm: :facepalm: My grail SAK.... looks like I will NEVER afford to own my birth year Soldier.
It's alright for all you young pups born in the 80's :rant:
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Post by: derekmac on October 07, 2014, 12:28:31 AM
Oh dear lord!! :o :ahhh :o :facepalm:
$642, just in case you were wondering ... :facepalm:Lets see how this ends. :popcorn:
Sky is the limit, I guess...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231346609866?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
:sa:
:facepalm: :facepalm: My grail SAK.... looks like I will NEVER afford to own my birth year Soldier.
It's alright for all you young pups born in the 80's :rant:
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Post by: ColoSwiss on October 10, 2014, 11:30:20 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tiffany-Co-RARE-Streamerica-Swiss-Army-Knife-8-Tools-Golf-Tool-/131166601494?pt=US_Fine_Jewelry&hash=item1e8a238116
Post by: jaydar on October 16, 2014, 12:12:11 AM
http://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/militaer-schweiz/ausruestung-und-ersatzteile/sackmesser-stadler-zug-selten/v/an745353792/
(http://pics.ricardostatic.ch/ImgUsers/2/7/745/74535/7453537/745353792_5_Big.jpg)
Post by: jazzbass on October 16, 2014, 05:56:00 AM
Not Crazy but its doing well :)
http://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/militaer-schweiz/ausruestung-und-ersatzteile/sackmesser-stadler-zug-selten/v/an745353792/
(http://pics.ricardostatic.ch/ImgUsers/2/7/745/74535/7453537/745353792_5_Big.jpg)
Wow. I was wondering about that one. I know 1890s usually go in the 500-600 range, but that's for Elsners or Forges. Never heard of Stadler Zug, which is probably part of the 1300CHF price. Any info on these?
Post by: basilio on October 16, 2014, 11:36:05 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wenger-Multi-Tool-knife-Genuine-Wenger/271631050903?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D26215%26meid%3Da9aef763b0d041b79d4937320e8df91b%26pid%3D100034%26prg%3D10926%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D141439071017
You can still find them NIB for a fraction of that price.
Post by: jaydar on October 17, 2014, 12:51:08 PM
Not Crazy but its doing well :)
http://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/militaer-schweiz/ausruestung-und-ersatzteile/sackmesser-stadler-zug-selten/v/an745353792/
(http://pics.ricardostatic.ch/ImgUsers/2/7/745/74535/7453537/745353792_5_Big.jpg)
Wow. I was wondering about that one. I know 1890s usually go in the 500-600 range, but that's for Elsners or Forges. Never heard of Stadler Zug, which is probably part of the 1300CHF price. Any info on these?
I have seen it listed as one of the early suppliers but never seen one in any condition, I think this counts as a rare Swiss Army Knife :) ..... up to 1600chf's
Post by: Shalom on November 11, 2014, 06:36:08 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTH-Hermes-Buffalo-Horn-Swiss-Army-Knife-/181582722170?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:US:3160
Post by: ebarberena on November 13, 2014, 04:55:41 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-BLADE-SWISS-ARMY-STYLE-KNIFE-WITH-SCREWDRIVER-RHETT-STIDHAM-ESTATE/181549906502?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27538%26meid%3D43c6990100d24a46a7721efd8649d7a7%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11353%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D151465355440&rt=nc
Post by: zoidberg on November 13, 2014, 05:14:31 AM
Is $899 a bargain, or what ?Quite a cool knife though. :tu:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTH-Hermes-Buffalo-Horn-Swiss-Army-Knife-/181582722170?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:US:3160
Post by: SAK Guy on November 16, 2014, 12:24:27 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Leather-pouch-for-lockblade-knives-111mm-Swiss-Tool-Spirit-/251708601803?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a9b0075cb
Post by: Ricardomfs on November 17, 2014, 11:15:47 PM
But you get free shipping.....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Leather-pouch-for-lockblade-knives-111mm-Swiss-Tool-Spirit-/251708601803?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a9b0075cb
oh :bnghd: does not ship to Portugal.... Feeling sad :think: our not!
Post by: ebarberena on November 19, 2014, 08:24:38 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Purple-Alox-Farmer-Very-limited-hard-to-find-Collectors-SAK-Violet-/271674320989?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3f410d285d
Is this for real?
I'm just curious.
Post by: PTRSAK on November 20, 2014, 12:31:37 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Purple-Alox-Cadet-Very-limited-hard-to-find-Collectors-SAK-Violet-/271673941292?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3f41075d2c
Post by: zoidberg on November 20, 2014, 12:41:34 AM
Post by: SAK Guy on November 20, 2014, 01:21:29 AM
They are nice but even if I wasn't broke they would still be out of my price range.
+1
Post by: coSAK on November 20, 2014, 01:10:56 PM
Post by: Corwyn on November 23, 2014, 11:49:29 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ORIGINAL-VICTORINOX-SCHWEIZER-OFFIZIERSMESSER-3-3611-KNIFE-BOX-STIDHAM-/171489350208?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27ed8fd240
Post by: jaydar on November 24, 2014, 12:29:15 AM
Seriously? Who pays 20 $ for an empty cardboard box... :-\
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ORIGINAL-VICTORINOX-SCHWEIZER-OFFIZIERSMESSER-3-3611-KNIFE-BOX-STIDHAM-/171489350208?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27ed8fd240
Seems cheap compared to Chris Reeve Boxes he also has
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHRIS-REEVE-LEATHER-SHEATH-FOR-LARGE-SEBENZA-KNIFE-WITH-BOX-PAPERS-STIDHAM-/171500011699?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27ee3280b3
Post by: Ricardomfs on November 25, 2014, 01:18:28 AM
Seriously? Who pays 20 $ for an empty cardboard box... :-\How much will he ask for the knife!? Damm
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ORIGINAL-VICTORINOX-SCHWEIZER-OFFIZIERSMESSER-3-3611-KNIFE-BOX-STIDHAM-/171489350208?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27ed8fd240 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ORIGINAL-VICTORINOX-SCHWEIZER-OFFIZIERSMESSER-3-3611-KNIFE-BOX-STIDHAM-/171489350208?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27ed8fd240)
Post by: ebarberena on November 25, 2014, 05:48:25 AM
Post by: Ricardomfs on November 25, 2014, 06:38:23 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Knife-nos-old-Victorinox-Elsener-Alox-Army-Soldier-rare-swiss-messer-alt-Elinox-/331385194893?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=9GCPgdKAQ57d3arouqdniZ56XXY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
What´s so special about this one for ending at that price? it could be new, but it appears to me that those scales were painting with spray!
Post by: jaydar on November 25, 2014, 11:58:09 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Knife-nos-old-Victorinox-Elsener-Alox-Army-Soldier-rare-swiss-messer-alt-Elinox-/331385194893?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=9GCPgdKAQ57d3arouqdniZ56XXY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
What´s so special about this one for ending at that price? it could be new, but it appears to me that those scales were painting with spray!
Its well photographed ..... Right I need to dig out some Elinox alox from the big box :)
Post by: enki_ck on November 25, 2014, 09:36:40 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Knife-nos-old-Victorinox-Elsener-Alox-Army-Soldier-rare-swiss-messer-alt-Elinox-/331385194893?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=9GCPgdKAQ57d3arouqdniZ56XXY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
What´s so special about this one for ending at that price? it could be new, but it appears to me that those scales were painting with spray!
Its well photographed ..... Right I need to dig out some Elinox alox from the big box :)
Too long since one of yours got an entry in this thread, ha? :D Good luck with the sales. :cheers:
Post by: jaydar on November 25, 2014, 11:26:55 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Knife-nos-old-Victorinox-Elsener-Alox-Army-Soldier-rare-swiss-messer-alt-Elinox-/331385194893?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=9GCPgdKAQ57d3arouqdniZ56XXY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
What´s so special about this one for ending at that price? it could be new, but it appears to me that those scales were painting with spray!
Its well photographed ..... Right I need to dig out some Elinox alox from the big box :)
Too long since one of yours got an entry in this thread, ha? :D Good luck with the sales. :cheers:
I do love a challenge >:D
Post by: Reinier on November 26, 2014, 07:31:53 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Knife-nos-old-Victorinox-Elsener-Alox-Army-Soldier-rare-swiss-messer-alt-Elinox-/331385194893?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=9GCPgdKAQ57d3arouqdniZ56XXY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
What´s so special about this one for ending at that price? it could be new, but it appears to me that those scales were painting with spray!
Well, it's very special because of the umbrella on the blade :facepalm:
Post by: ebarberena on November 29, 2014, 06:26:56 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-2010-Pioneer-Damascus-Limited-Edition-Swiss-Army-Knife-/251736482900?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item3a9ca9e454
Post by: GigaHz on December 01, 2014, 06:21:38 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-knife-/111535066704?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item19f8020e50
Post by: SAK Guy on December 01, 2014, 06:29:06 PM
Should be: bid $4.50 buy $6.80 ?
Post by: jazzbass on December 01, 2014, 07:20:15 PM
Maybe a decimal point mistake? It's their first auction.Nope, that's on purpose. I saw this one last night when it only had a $299 staring bid and a $499 BIN. Looks like the seller has reconsidered and isn't just going to give it away at those prices, so they corrected to the current $450/$680. At least shipping is a bargain at only $32. ::)
Should be: bid $4.50 buy $6.80 ?
Post by: SAK Guy on December 01, 2014, 07:22:46 PM
Maybe a decimal point mistake? It's their first auction.Nope, that's on purpose. I saw this one last night when it only had a $299 staring bid and a $499 BIN. Looks like the seller has reconsidered and isn't just going to give it away at those prices, so they corrected to the current $450/$680. At least shipping is a bargain at only $32. ::)
Should be: bid $4.50 buy $6.80 ?
:sa: :sa: :sa: :dwts: :dwts: :dwts:
Post by: Caranthanus on December 01, 2014, 09:09:18 PM
Camper?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-knife-/111535066704?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item19f8020e50
Hard to say, it could be Hiker :D :whistle:
Anyway, it's real bargain, better yet, it's a real steal :facepalm:
Post by: Blade runner on December 08, 2014, 03:04:12 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231407646008?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Post by: SAK Guy on December 08, 2014, 03:14:03 AM
The end of time is near :facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231407646008?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
The ALOXalypse is truly upon us! :ahhh
Post by: enki_ck on December 08, 2014, 03:30:09 AM
Nah, that's just John's answer to my challenge earlier. ;)The end of time is near :facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231407646008?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/231407646008?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
The ALOXalypse is truly upon us! :ahhh
Congrats. :cheers:
Post by: comis on December 08, 2014, 05:01:04 AM
Nah, that's just John's answer to my challenge earlier. ;)The end of time is near :facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231407646008?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/231407646008?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
The ALOXalypse is truly upon us! :ahhh
Congrats. :cheers:
Congrats on that too...pretty wild prices.
Post by: Jake1421 on December 08, 2014, 11:40:47 PM
I wish I had an extra thousand dollars laying around. I would JUMP on this one!
Post by: enki_ck on December 08, 2014, 11:53:57 PM
When did Zag move to France? :)
Post by: zoidberg on December 08, 2014, 11:59:37 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Rare-Victorinox-Pioneer-2223-Elinox-Vintage-Swiss-Army-Knife-/121512053905Me too, I would totally carry that. :ahhh
I wish I had an extra thousand dollars laying around. I would JUMP on this one!
Post by: Jake1421 on December 12, 2014, 07:39:08 AM
Montejano Victorinox MUNCH THE SCREAM PIONEER ALOX........ does this make you scream? Seems like incredible art work. Has anyone seen one of these before. What's the deal here?
Post by: papercut on December 12, 2014, 08:05:48 AM
Post by: ebarberena on December 16, 2014, 01:19:49 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MacGyver-Glasslite-Rare-Collectable-Swiss-Army-Knife-Sealed-SIGNED-BY-MACGYVER-/261702328506?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ceeaca0ba
Post by: captain spaulding on December 16, 2014, 01:23:27 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201238146644
Montejano Victorinox MUNCH THE SCREAM PIONEER ALOX........ does this make you scream? Seems like incredible art work. Has anyone seen one of these before. What's the deal here?
Those are extremely cool, but way to expensive.
Post by: MWDP on December 16, 2014, 11:41:35 PM
Post by: captain spaulding on December 17, 2014, 09:41:02 PM
It may seem like a lot of money, but remember that this is painstakingly annoying work by hand, which takes many many hours. You pay for the engraver's time and effort, as well as the final product, not just the SAK.
I did not notice these were done by hand. I still do not think it is worth $500, but makes the cost a bit less ridiculous.
Post by: GigaHz on January 05, 2015, 12:25:13 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SWISS-KNIFE-ARMEE-SUISSE-/301462183184?autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=6UBr%252B9KRrACjI7oqmPtBV7wUrCA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Post by: jazzbass on January 05, 2015, 06:57:49 PM
Broken back springs?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SWISS-KNIFE-ARMEE-SUISSE-/301462183184?autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=6UBr%252B9KRrACjI7oqmPtBV7wUrCA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Most definitely. Hopefully the buyer understood this otherwise the seller will be getting asked for a return, despite having done a pretty good job of describing the knife.
Post by: enki_ck on January 05, 2015, 07:00:10 PM
Broken back springs?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SWISS-KNIFE-ARMEE-SUISSE-/301462183184?autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=6UBr%252B9KRrACjI7oqmPtBV7wUrCA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Most definitely. Hopefully the buyer understood this otherwise the seller will be getting asked for a return, despite having done a pretty good job of describing the knife.
He does show the broken backspring on the opener layer and as you say describes the problem but doesn't say broken backspring.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/Nzk5WDE2MDA=/z/p0cAAOSwc0FUoMuv/$_57.JPG?rt=nc)
Post by: ColoSwiss on January 05, 2015, 11:16:08 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201238146644
Montejano Victorinox MUNCH THE SCREAM PIONEER ALOX........ does this make you scream? Seems like incredible art work. Has anyone seen one of these before. What's the deal here?
Those are extremely cool, but way to expensive.
One of those iconic paintings I have no interest in. You can keep the knife.
Post by: PTRSAK on January 11, 2015, 11:55:00 PM
...anyway, thought you couldn't sell knives on eBay in the UK?
www.ebay.com.au/itm/victorinox-alox-/281559695798? (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/victorinox-alox-/281559695798?)
Post by: ebarberena on January 14, 2015, 07:14:32 AM
Post by: jaydar on January 14, 2015, 09:50:09 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111573389842?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT :o
It is a really nice set .... good photos to ;)
Post by: ebarberena on January 14, 2015, 11:02:06 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111573389842?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT :o
It is a really nice set .... good photos to ;)
Yes but $2K nice??? :twak:
Post by: ColoSwiss on February 01, 2015, 02:21:06 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Folding-Knife-Gorky-USSR-VINTAGE-swiss-knife-/281582983470?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item418fa7592e
Post by: SAK Guy on February 01, 2015, 02:29:45 AM
Someone's ambitious, to put it mildly…
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Folding-Knife-Gorky-USSR-VINTAGE-swiss-knife-/281582983470?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item418fa7592e
:rofl:
Post by: Mercury on February 01, 2015, 02:49:18 AM
Why does this even happen?
Post by: ColoSwiss on February 06, 2015, 10:06:22 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bushcraft-starters-set-Mora-Bushcraft-knife-Victorinox-Camper-Haversack-/261756222304?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf1e2fb60
Post by: Huntsman on February 09, 2015, 10:28:04 PM
Who would buy at these prices - Well as we all can see '0 bids' - What a surprise :think:
I know special SAKs often go for crazy prices - And I know our members probably help that - But these are stupid.
Here is another one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Climber-Damascus-Limited-Edition-2011-Set-Tool-Swiss-Army-Knife-/111589955267?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fb4796c3
$3,000 for three Vic Damascus Climbers??
Who would want three?
A collector would want one - But not at $1,000
Only reason for three is to on sell - And you could never do that at that price.
Probably not even in 10 years time - Crazy indeed!!
Post by: ebarberena on February 10, 2015, 06:40:03 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131425585513?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Post by: jazzbass on February 10, 2015, 08:19:06 PM
And what do you think about this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131425585513?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I saw that last night and my first thought was "I wonder how long it takes for this to make the "Crazy" thread?"
My thoughts? It's laughable. The only Voyageurs that have ever even approached this price are old, red, and NIB. This one is silver and IMO quite used. Maybe if it was 100% perfect it'd be worth $300 or so - maybe. But this one? The alox is dinged, the scissors screw is all jacked up, the scissors spring is wrong.
$600 is the price a collector pays for a perfect example. This knife is far from that.
Post by: jaydar on February 10, 2015, 10:22:50 PM
And what do you think about this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131425585513?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
That is .... optimistic :) I think this his other one is even more optimistic
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pre-1975-Buffalo-Horn-Ambassador-/131425552122?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9992c6fa
Post by: Huntsman on February 10, 2015, 11:26:31 PM
This guy is a TSA recycler - So considering everything was bought for next to nothing he is making a pretty penny.
I dealt with him about 18 months ago and to make the postage work better for me bought three items - He wanted to ship the items at about three times the single item shipping cost which was probably at least double the actual cost.
We had a short debate and he did reduce the shipping somewhat, but moaned a bit about loosing money and feeding his kids!!
I think I dealt with him once or twice since then though, just for everyday SAKs, and I have to say and everything was very smooth - and more reasonable postage too
Post by: jaydar on February 11, 2015, 11:04:17 PM
This is clearly pre 1961 as it says in the description but do we think it is pre or post war ... its a tricky one :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Pre-1961-Victoria-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Executive-/291379240723?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43d78e5f13
Post by: jazzbass on February 12, 2015, 12:47:13 AM
This is clearly pre 1961 as it says in the description but do we think it is pre or post war ... its a tricky one :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Pre-1961-Victoria-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Executive-/291379240723?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43d78e5f13
It's like they're not even trying anymore.
Post by: Huntsman on February 12, 2015, 01:40:09 AM
Post 1992 - As double spring and riveted scissors??
..... Oh sorry chaps ..... Just realised the irony (bit slow today) - And I like irony - So I will wade in...
Definitely pre-war - I would say an original 'one-off' Karl Elsener design from about 1897
But where on earth did he get that 'pre-1961' from? I checked out the seller and he is not a SAK seller. Did you see all that crap about Gram/Gramps estate?? Come on - and your username is 'antiquessold'.
Hey - I see that Voyager we discussed on the previous page listed at $600 went for a best offer price.
Hmm - Was it a low offer, and the seller realised his over ambition? or a crazy buyer??
We'll never know unless someone here owns up!!
Here is another funny one:
According to the seller it is a 1987 Wenger Swiss Army knife - and a 'Great USA made knife'
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wenger-swiss-army-knife/291378361633?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D28797%26meid%3D85d1cfa37d904cfea5208a6574493b4a%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D121563917555
Was that the year Wenger moved their production plant to Detroit?
Post by: ColoSwiss on February 23, 2015, 12:14:51 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Swiss-Army-Knife-Very-Rare-/321676239457?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae565e261
Post by: GigaHz on February 23, 2015, 12:15:36 AM
Post by: PTRSAK on February 23, 2015, 12:46:34 AM
$300 for an un-branded German knockoff? Stupidity or cupidity?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Swiss-Army-Knife-Very-Rare-/321676239457?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae565e261
oh damn, it's listed with the Global Shipping Scam so I couldn't bid on it even IF I WAS INSANE
Post by: ColoSwiss on February 27, 2015, 10:44:16 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-SPARTAN-SWISS-ARMY-KNIVES-RUBY-SCOUTING-HUNTING-/161606156591?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a07a412f
Post by: GigaHz on February 27, 2015, 11:54:59 PM
Post by: Reinier on March 20, 2015, 01:15:05 PM
Can be bought new for USD 21.49 (here (http://www.knife-depot.com/knife-453891.html)). What am I missing :think:
Post by: Huntsman on March 20, 2015, 03:21:05 PM
You can even get them on ebay elsewhere for 13.15 USD
Hilarious
I guess the bidders think it's a rarity?
Post by: Reinier on March 24, 2015, 02:45:32 PM
Post by: kosmo on March 24, 2015, 03:35:24 PM
This is your chance to get a Victorinox Manager for only US$ 120!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/261809465586 :ahhh
Sanity isn't a requirement for buyers and sellers on Fleabay. :whistle:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121603149198
Post by: enki_ck on March 24, 2015, 08:07:34 PM
This is your chance to get a Victorinox Manager for only US$ 120!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/261809465586 :ahhh
Sanity isn't a requirement for buyers and sellers on Fleabay. :whistle:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121603149198
He usually has decent prices though. I bought a SAK or two from him before. But when you see the crazy prices people are ready to pay recently, you can't blame a bloke for trying. :P
Post by: Reinier on April 01, 2015, 03:49:43 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161648448874
Post by: SAK Guy on April 01, 2015, 04:00:29 PM
Post by: jazzbass on April 01, 2015, 06:37:04 PM
Anyone interested in a EUR 225 Victorinox Sportsman? Granted, it comes in a nice (but not very special) Omega box, but still...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161648448874
The watch world is weird. I've given up on the number of $10 watch case openers I've seen on eBay for $100-$200 simply because they had "Rolex", "Breitling" or "Omega" printed on them. I always wonder if anyone really buys them. If you own one of these watches, no way you'd ever use a knife to open them. A $5000+ watch goes back to the factory (or qualified repair facility) for speSmurfpillsts to work on it. I have an Omega and I'd never open it. And there are few things I'm not afraid to take apart.
So these are really for changing batteries on quartz watches. And in that case, do you really need a "Rolex" knife to change the battery on your Seiko?
Post by: kosmo on April 13, 2015, 06:37:38 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271834140308
Post by: GigaHz on April 13, 2015, 06:56:03 PM
Post by: ebarberena on April 14, 2015, 07:16:17 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Black-Pioneer-Soldier-Limited-Special-Edition-Very-Rare-/251919352780?hash=item3aa79043cc
BTW, this is the same guy flipping the pink Cadet.
You can get it a "little" cheaper here: http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-54968-Pioneer-Knife/dp/B0019MLZB6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429031660&sr=8-1&keywords=victorinox+black+pioneer
Post by: ebarberena on April 14, 2015, 07:21:24 PM
What's so special about this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Black-Pioneer-Soldier-Limited-Special-Edition-Very-Rare-/251919352780?hash=item3aa79043cc
BTW, this is the same guy flipping the pink Cadet.
You can get it a "little" cheaper here: http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-54968-Pioneer-Knife/dp/B0019MLZB6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429031660&sr=8-1&keywords=victorinox+black+pioneer
Now I see... no key ring and no engraving panel in back. I bought one a few month ago for $77.00 and I am still asking myself why. :facepalm:
Post by: enki_ck on April 14, 2015, 07:32:06 PM
He lucked out a few times before when people actually paid the sums he's asking. :ahhh
Post by: microbe on April 14, 2015, 07:37:20 PM
What's so special about this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Black-Pioneer-Soldier-Limited-Special-Edition-Very-Rare-/251919352780?hash=item3aa79043cc
BTW, this is the same guy flipping the pink Cadet.
You can get it a "little" cheaper here: http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-54968-Pioneer-Knife/dp/B0019MLZB6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429031660&sr=8-1&keywords=victorinox+black+pioneer
Now I see... no key ring and no engraving panel in back. I bought one a few month ago for $77.00 and I am still asking myself why. :facepalm:
I just checked my ebay history, this is what I paid for it
US $56.00 + US $19.00 shipping
So since August last year, prices have more then tripled.
Post by: ebarberena on April 15, 2015, 02:45:43 AM
Post by: kosmo on April 15, 2015, 03:07:14 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-SILVER-ALOX-CROSS-SOLDIER-1983-SWISS-ARMY-MULTI-TOOL-KNIFE-/321713595084?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae79fe2cc
I would really like to have a 1983, but YIKES!
Post by: PTRSAK on April 15, 2015, 08:28:06 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-SILVER-ALOX-CROSS-SOLDIER-1983-SWISS-ARMY-MULTI-TOOL-KNIFE-/321713595084?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae79fe2cc
I would really like to have a 1983, but YIKES!
Lovingly used. :rofl:
Post by: jazzbass on April 15, 2015, 09:59:00 AM
I would really like to have a 1983, but YIKES!
Keep looking. Except for 2008, 1983 is the most common year for Model 61 Soldier knives. Many to be found in excellent or even NIB condition.
Post by: enki_ck on April 15, 2015, 07:44:38 PM
I would really like to have a 1983, but YIKES!
Keep looking. Except for 2008, 1983 is the most common year for Model 61 Soldier knives. Many to be found in excellent or even NIB condition.
If you haven't already, add sigsal to your sellers list. He lists Soldiers quite often.
http://www.ebay.com/usr/sigsal
Or maybe jaydar has a few extras. >:D
Post by: stressmaster5000 on April 16, 2015, 09:02:31 PM
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTE5NVgxNjAw/z/O6cAAOSweW5VLZvt/$_57.JPG)
Post by: Reinier on April 16, 2015, 10:01:51 PM
Import taxes (to Europe) alone are $170 :ahhh
Post by: stressmaster5000 on April 17, 2015, 09:27:56 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/747-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-SILVER-Alox-Bantam-Knife-Gently-Use-SERVICE-TRAINING-/371306642278
Post by: kosmo on April 17, 2015, 09:33:26 PM
Here is another one, but this one has a catch. The bidder a***a (357) is from Germany and uses a bid and retract technique. He very rarely actually buys or wins anything. He just likes to bid prices up and then retract.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/747-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-SILVER-Alox-Bantam-Knife-Gently-Use-SERVICE-TRAINING-/371306642278
How is this retracting done? Was he perhaps just outbid?
Post by: stressmaster5000 on April 17, 2015, 09:41:20 PM
I have a history with this guy. He tried to buy something from me before. If you click on the "a***a" part of his id you can see his bid retraction history.Here is another one, but this one has a catch. The bidder a***a (357) is from Germany and uses a bid and retract technique. He very rarely actually buys or wins anything. He just likes to bid prices up and then retract.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/747-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-SILVER-Alox-Bantam-Knife-Gently-Use-SERVICE-TRAINING-/371306642278
How is this retracting done? Was he perhaps just outbid?
In one of my old auctions he used 2 id's to bid up the price and then retracted both bids near the end and planned on re-bidding with a snipe bid at the end in hopes of scoring a cheap winning bid.
Post by: SAK Guy on April 17, 2015, 09:45:47 PM
Post by: kosmo on April 17, 2015, 09:46:56 PM
I have a history with this guy. He tried to buy something from me before. If you click on the "a***a" part of his id you can see his bid retraction history.Here is another one, but this one has a catch. The bidder a***a (357) is from Germany and uses a bid and retract technique. He very rarely actually buys or wins anything. He just likes to bid prices up and then retract.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/747-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-SILVER-Alox-Bantam-Knife-Gently-Use-SERVICE-TRAINING-/371306642278
How is this retracting done? Was he perhaps just outbid?
In one of my old auctions he used 2 id's to bid up the price and then retracted both bids near the end and planned on re-bidding with a snipe bid at the end in hopes of scoring a cheap winning bid.
So in effect he bids it up hoping that others won't out-bid him and then retract his bid near the end to decrease the amount. Crafty.
Post by: stressmaster5000 on April 17, 2015, 09:49:11 PM
What an A-hole......Yes, but can you believe he actually asked me WHY I banned him from my auctions? And this was after I had already sent him a warning statement about what he was doing. I have eBay messages and an image of his retractions on my item as well as his name and email should anyone here want to add him to their banned list.
Post by: stressmaster5000 on April 17, 2015, 09:54:42 PM
Yes. Like if I was to bid $100 on a $50 item and then bid $99 with a second id it would max out the top bid at $100 which is way over the top of it's actual value. Then cancel or retract both bids in the last minute or so and re-bid with minimal bid to win.I have a history with this guy. He tried to buy something from me before. If you click on the "a***a" part of his id you can see his bid retraction history.Here is another one, but this one has a catch. The bidder a***a (357) is from Germany and uses a bid and retract technique. He very rarely actually buys or wins anything. He just likes to bid prices up and then retract.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/747-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-SILVER-Alox-Bantam-Knife-Gently-Use-SERVICE-TRAINING-/371306642278
How is this retracting done? Was he perhaps just outbid?
In one of my old auctions he used 2 id's to bid up the price and then retracted both bids near the end and planned on re-bidding with a snipe bid at the end in hopes of scoring a cheap winning bid.
So in effect he bids it up hoping that others won't out-bid him and then retract his bid near the end to decrease the amount. Crafty.
How does this work? Most folks looking at the item will acknowledge the item is overbid and probably will not bid even with a snipe bid since it is overpriced. Then with all the high bids retracted near the end there is no one watching or has it on their snipe list so it goes for cheap.
It does not always work though as there are many who manually watch and bid at the last second on auctions too. :P
Post by: SAK Guy on April 17, 2015, 09:57:34 PM
What an A-hole......Yes, but can you believe he actually asked me WHY I banned him from my auctions? And this was after I had already sent him a warning statement about what he was doing. I have eBay messages and an image of his retractions on my item as well as his name and email should anyone here want to add him to their banned list.
Unbelievable!!! :facepalm:
Post by: GigaHz on April 17, 2015, 10:06:23 PM
What an A-hole......
Yup hate those people. We had one from China from a while ago.
Post by: GigaHz on April 17, 2015, 10:07:55 PM
What an A-hole......Yes, but can you believe he actually asked me WHY I banned him from my auctions? And this was after I had already sent him a warning statement about what he was doing. I have eBay messages and an image of his retractions on my item as well as his name and email should anyone here want to add him to their banned list.
PM me the dick head. I will ban him too.
Post by: enki_ck on April 17, 2015, 10:35:26 PM
It's an old practice and I hoped eBay would have dealt with such individuals by now. :-\
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,33787.0
Post by: stressmaster5000 on April 17, 2015, 10:49:05 PM
Did you report him to eBay?Yes, several times and even today when I see him doing it I try and get some attention from eBay toward his actions. Ebay has not divulged anything of course but I suspect they can not really do anything or maybe they don't want to. Laws in Europe are different than here in the USA.
It's an old practice and I hoped eBay would have dealt with such individuals by now. :-\
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,33787.0
Post by: GigaHz on April 17, 2015, 11:21:52 PM
Post by: stressmaster5000 on April 17, 2015, 11:24:21 PM
I could not PM you but he is blocked. :salute:I think I may have set my PM settings to off or something. It is a pain to open my PM box every time so I encourage email use for me. Thanks. Sent an eBay note as well.
Post by: gregozedobe on April 18, 2015, 03:55:48 AM
Did you report him to eBay?Yes, several times and even today when I see him doing it I try and get some attention from eBay toward his actions. Ebay has not divulged anything of course but I suspect they can not really do anything or maybe they don't want to. Laws in Europe are different than here in the USA.
It's an old practice and I hoped eBay would have dealt with such individuals by now. :-\
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,33787.0
Given that according to eBay's own stats bidder a***a (357) has "Bid retractions (6 months): 507" you have to wonder why ebay hasn't banned him/her outright, it has to be interfering with their business (and reducing the fees that eBay get).
Post by: ColoSwiss on April 18, 2015, 05:39:08 AM
What an A-hole......
Yup hate those people. We had one from China from a while ago.
Think I had a run-in with the China jerk a couple of times - u**j . Complained to ebay and I think they banned him.
Post by: ColoSwiss on April 18, 2015, 06:03:51 AM
Post by: stressmaster5000 on April 18, 2015, 08:36:25 PM
And now if you will take a look at this auction you can see this guys sole purpose is to either cheat or make soneone else pay a much higher price. Smurfity smurfer!Yes. Like if I was to bid $100 on a $50 item and then bid $99 with a second id it would max out the top bid at $100 which is way over the top of it's actual value. Then cancel or retract both bids in the last minute or so and re-bid with minimal bid to win.I have a history with this guy. He tried to buy something from me before. If you click on the "a***a" part of his id you can see his bid retraction history.Here is another one, but this one has a catch. The bidder a***a (357) is from Germany and uses a bid and retract technique. He very rarely actually buys or wins anything. He just likes to bid prices up and then retract.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/747-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-SILVER-Alox-Bantam-Knife-Gently-Use-SERVICE-TRAINING-/371306642278
How is this retracting done? Was he perhaps just outbid?
In one of my old auctions he used 2 id's to bid up the price and then retracted both bids near the end and planned on re-bidding with a snipe bid at the end in hopes of scoring a cheap winning bid.
So in effect he bids it up hoping that others won't out-bid him and then retract his bid near the end to decrease the amount. Crafty.
How does this work? Most folks looking at the item will acknowledge the item is overbid and probably will not bid even with a snipe bid since it is overpriced. Then with all the high bids retracted near the end there is no one watching or has it on their snipe list so it goes for cheap.
It does not always work though as there are many who manually watch and bid at the last second on auctions too. :P
Post by: gregozedobe on April 19, 2015, 03:35:48 PM
And now if you will take a look at this auction you can see this guys sole purpose is to either cheat or make soneone else pay a much higher price. Smurfity smurfer!Yes. Like if I was to bid $100 on a $50 item and then bid $99 with a second id it would max out the top bid at $100 which is way over the top of it's actual value. Then cancel or retract both bids in the last minute or so and re-bid with minimal bid to win.I have a history with this guy. He tried to buy something from me before. If you click on the "a***a" part of his id you can see his bid retraction history.Here is another one, but this one has a catch. The bidder a***a (357) is from Germany and uses a bid and retract technique. He very rarely actually buys or wins anything. He just likes to bid prices up and then retract.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/747-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-SILVER-Alox-Bantam-Knife-Gently-Use-SERVICE-TRAINING-/371306642278
How is this retracting done? Was he perhaps just outbid?
In one of my old auctions he used 2 id's to bid up the price and then retracted both bids near the end and planned on re-bidding with a snipe bid at the end in hopes of scoring a cheap winning bid.
So in effect he bids it up hoping that others won't out-bid him and then retract his bid near the end to decrease the amount. Crafty.
How does this work? Most folks looking at the item will acknowledge the item is overbid and probably will not bid even with a snipe bid since it is overpriced. Then with all the high bids retracted near the end there is no one watching or has it on their snipe list so it goes for cheap.
It does not always work though as there are many who manually watch and bid at the last second on auctions too. :P
I've bought from that seller several times in the past and he seems a good guy, so I didn't want his auctions messed around by this jerk. I sent a msg to the seller warning him about this smurfhole, and the seller cancelled his bids and blocked him - Result ! :tu: It's just a pity that eBay won't ban him altogether.
Post by: ebarberena on April 20, 2015, 07:39:40 AM
Post by: twiliter on April 20, 2015, 02:35:21 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-Model-2212-ELECTRICIAN-ALOX-Swiss-Army-Knife-SILVER-CROSS-93mm-UNUSED/321725694406?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29981%26meid%3D6b3cf8a1dab94d1caddfe2de0185261b%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D8%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D131486618548
Description is false, it is an Electrician. Tang stamp with large V and polished tools from late 80's, not a 2212, and not a limited run.
Post by: stressmaster5000 on April 23, 2015, 05:39:44 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Huntsman-Confoederatio-Helvetica-1291-1991-Swiss-Army-Knife-Very-Rare-/301604859325?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item46390cedbd
Post by: kosmo on April 23, 2015, 06:21:02 PM
Rare knife but the price seems over the top!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Huntsman-Confoederatio-Helvetica-1291-1991-Swiss-Army-Knife-Very-Rare-/301604859325?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item46390cedbd
What is the value on these in new condition. I have two of them.
Post by: SAK Guy on April 23, 2015, 06:36:18 PM
Rare knife but the price seems over the top!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Huntsman-Confoederatio-Helvetica-1291-1991-Swiss-Army-Knife-Very-Rare-/301604859325?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item46390cedbd
What is the value on these in new condition. I have two of them.
(http://cdn.meme.am/instances/57921536.jpg)
Post by: ebarberena on April 23, 2015, 07:29:47 PM
Rare knife but the price seems over the top!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Huntsman-Confoederatio-Helvetica-1291-1991-Swiss-Army-Knife-Very-Rare-/301604859325?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item46390cedbd
What is the value on these in new condition. I have two of them.
Around US$15 but I can offer US$25 :D
Post by: dks on April 24, 2015, 11:45:59 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-SILVER-ALOX-CROSS-SOLDIER-1983-SWISS-ARMY-MULTI-TOOL-KNIFE-/321713595084?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae79fe2cc
Post by: SAK Guy on April 24, 2015, 12:30:24 PM
Buck posted this in the alox finishes thread, but I think it deserves to be here too
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-SILVER-ALOX-CROSS-SOLDIER-1983-SWISS-ARMY-MULTI-TOOL-KNIFE-/321713595084?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae79fe2cc
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Whew...wooooo....thanks I needed that! :tu:
Post by: twiliter on April 24, 2015, 03:23:20 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Huntsman-Confoederatio-Helvetica-1291-1991-Swiss-Army-Knife-Very-Rare-/301604859325?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item46390cedbd
Post by: Reinier on April 24, 2015, 04:14:06 PM
My vote: crazy, not a typo :)
I think I once bought one for 1/50 of that price :D
Post by: twiliter on April 24, 2015, 06:41:51 PM
:facepalm:
Post by: SAK Guy on April 24, 2015, 06:51:45 PM
Well at least you get free shipping for pay 50X too much...
:facepalm:
:D A true optimist! :cheers:
Post by: twiliter on April 24, 2015, 06:57:23 PM
:whistle:
Post by: twiliter on April 24, 2015, 06:57:56 PM
lol
Post by: GigaHz on April 24, 2015, 07:53:38 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pocket-Knife-Vintage-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Elinox-Red-/171766218681?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27fe107fb9
Post by: kosmo on April 24, 2015, 07:57:50 PM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pocket-Knife-Vintage-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Elinox-Red-/171766218681?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27fe107fb9
Don't you wish Fleabay allowed you to leave comments when you find something like this?
Post by: SAK Guy on April 24, 2015, 08:16:02 PM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pocket-Knife-Vintage-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Elinox-Red-/171766218681?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27fe107fb9
Don't you wish Fleabay allowed you to leave comments when you find something like this?
:ahhh What is wrong with these people? :facepalm:
Post by: BerkshireHunter on April 25, 2015, 01:46:41 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Purple-Pioneer-Limited-Edition-Swiss-Army-Knife-NIB-/251924589267?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aa7e02ad3
Post by: MWDP on April 25, 2015, 06:11:23 PM
Personally, I think the colored alox prices are a little crazy. Stuff like this reminds me of the Dutch Tulip mania...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Purple-Pioneer-Limited-Edition-Swiss-Army-Knife-NIB-/251924589267?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aa7e02ad3
I know the seller, he's a good guy. With the latest craze, can't blame him for trying
Post by: SAK Guy on April 27, 2015, 03:49:39 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-SWISS-MILITARY-100-YEAR-COMMEMORATIVE-FOLDING-KNIFE-WENGER-NEW-GEM-91-/251935623665?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aa88889f1
I just bought one of these NIB (no box) ultra rarities for $50.00.....
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,21658.msg1078223.html#msg1078223
Post by: ColoSwiss on April 27, 2015, 04:36:41 AM
Post by: ColoSwiss on April 27, 2015, 08:26:55 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-MATTERHORN-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-/271821291746?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f49cfc0e2
Post by: jaydar on April 27, 2015, 08:54:51 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW2-ERA-1943-ULTRA-RARE-SWISS-MILITARY-FOLDING-KNIFE-WENGER-DELEMONT-NOS-NEW-GEM-/251935685253?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aa8897a85
Not sure how an issued army knife can be NOS but he certainly has an impressive sales text
As I have a box full of these I am hoping he can set a new price point :) >:D
Read the description!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-SWISS-MILITARY-100-YEAR-COMMEMORATIVE-FOLDING-KNIFE-WENGER-NEW-GEM-91-/251935623665?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aa88889f1
I just bought one of these NIB (no box) ultra rarities for $50.00.....
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,21658.msg1078223.html#msg1078223
Post by: Huntsman on April 27, 2015, 09:16:12 AM
..... Or maybe - 'Are ebay sellers really that dumb?'
And if it sells
..... 'Are ebay buyers really that stupid?'
Post by: SAK Guy on April 27, 2015, 09:28:57 AM
'Very good condition'
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-MATTERHORN-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-/271821291746?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f49cfc0e2
:rofl:
Post by: PTRSAK on April 27, 2015, 10:42:28 AM
He has an Ultra Rare Wenger as well
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW2-ERA-1943-ULTRA-RARE-SWISS-MILITARY-FOLDING-KNIFE-WENGER-DELEMONT-NOS-NEW-GEM-/251935685253?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aa8897a85
Not sure how an issued army knife can be NOS but he certainly has an impressive sales text
As I have a box full of these I am hoping he can set a new price point :) >:D
OMG he basically repeated his spiel three times, who was he trying to convince, himself?
Listings like this me want to "ask a question" something like this...
"HAHAHAHA thanks for the laugh, I was having a smurfty day but your listing made me literally laugh-out-loud, I will be giggling for the rest of the day. YOU SMURFHEAD."
Post by: stressmaster5000 on April 27, 2015, 06:18:27 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Army-100th-Anniversary-Knife-/161686565297
Post by: ebarberena on April 30, 2015, 02:26:11 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Vintage-Fibrox-Victorinox-Commercial-Kitchen-Butcher-Knives-/371226368986?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item566ed0dbda
Post by: ebarberena on April 30, 2015, 02:31:30 AM
Post by: SAK Guy on April 30, 2015, 02:36:51 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Ranger-Swiss-Army-Knife-keychain-size-Vintage-Racing-Bike-NOS-1990s-/311163674728?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4872cce068
Hey, it's on sale!!!!!! :tu:
Post by: Huntsman on April 30, 2015, 05:45:38 AM
What a joke - $250 for a Ranger you can pick up for what - $50 new??
And as for 'they look different now' in the description ........ No they don't!!!
OK so different Tang stamps - And maybe of interest to a collector - But not at that price and not for a common, pretty recent SAK
Re the Vic butchers knives:
In this case I think 'Vintage' means worn out
$39 - Another great joke from ebay - Are these sellers for real ?? :pok:
Post by: victor7000 on April 30, 2015, 10:09:51 AM
http://www.ebay.de/itm/231547397283
Post by: nsa-x-file on April 30, 2015, 10:27:50 AM
Damast Alox 2010 for a g00000000000000000000d price :rofl:
http://http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-Damast-Damascus-Limited-Edition-2010-Pioneer-0-8201-J10-/231547397283?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item35e94ce4a3
EUR 4.400,00. I guess he can dream...... ::)
Post by: enki_ck on April 30, 2015, 10:39:20 AM
Post by: kosmo on May 03, 2015, 12:48:57 AM
Rare knife but the price seems over the top!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Huntsman-Confoederatio-Helvetica-1291-1991-Swiss-Army-Knife-Very-Rare-/301604859325?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item46390cedbd
What is the value on these in new condition. I have two of them.
It looks like we may find out.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321743818764
Post by: kosmo on May 06, 2015, 02:32:10 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171771018557
Post by: ebarberena on May 06, 2015, 02:43:55 AM
Danish Cadet $275 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171771018557
Mile, have you shipped mine? I don't want you having second thoughts! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: stressmaster5000 on May 07, 2015, 06:48:13 PM
Here is another poor guy getting bid up by this smurfer who uses bid retraction to expose high bids. :twak:And now if you will take a look at this auction you can see this guys sole purpose is to either cheat or make someone else pay a much higher price. Smurfity smurfer!Yes. Like if I was to bid $100 on a $50 item and then bid $99 with a second id it would max out the top bid at $100 which is way over the top of it's actual value. Then cancel or retract both bids in the last minute or so and re-bid with minimal bid to win.I have a history with this guy. He tried to buy something from me before. If you click on the "a***a" part of his id you can see his bid retraction history.Here is another one, but this one has a catch. The bidder a***a (357) is from Germany and uses a bid and retract technique. He very rarely actually buys or wins anything. He just likes to bid prices up and then retract.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/747-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-SILVER-Alox-Bantam-Knife-Gently-Use-SERVICE-TRAINING-/371306642278
How is this retracting done? Was he perhaps just outbid?
In one of my old auctions he used 2 id's to bid up the price and then retracted both bids near the end and planned on re-bidding with a snipe bid at the end in hopes of scoring a cheap winning bid.
So in effect he bids it up hoping that others won't out-bid him and then retract his bid near the end to decrease the amount. Crafty.
How does this work? Most folks looking at the item will acknowledge the item is overbid and probably will not bid even with a snipe bid since it is overpriced. Then with all the high bids retracted near the end there is no one watching or has it on their snipe list so it goes for cheap.
It does not always work though as there are many who manually watch and bid at the last second on auctions too. :P
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Executive-Swiss-Army-knife-black-Alox-Alcan-logo-/301616504243
Post by: MWDP on May 07, 2015, 10:45:45 PM
Danish Cadet $275 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171771018557
Mile, have you shipped mine? I don't want you having second thoughts! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
It should already be on US soil now :)
Post by: ebarberena on May 08, 2015, 03:22:19 AM
Danish Cadet $275 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171771018557
Mile, have you shipped mine? I don't want you having second thoughts! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
It should already be on US soil now :)
Anybody wants a blue with red shield Danish Cadet for US$250? >:D You are saving 25 bucks! :D (I'll share half of my profit with you Mile ;))
Post by: M0rkoni on May 08, 2015, 03:48:41 PM
Here is another poor guy getting bid up by this smurfer who uses bid retraction to expose high bids. :twak:And now if you will take a look at this auction you can see this guys sole purpose is to either cheat or make someone else pay a much higher price. Smurfity smurfer!Yes. Like if I was to bid $100 on a $50 item and then bid $99 with a second id it would max out the top bid at $100 which is way over the top of it's actual value. Then cancel or retract both bids in the last minute or so and re-bid with minimal bid to win.I have a history with this guy. He tried to buy something from me before. If you click on the "a***a" part of his id you can see his bid retraction history.Here is another one, but this one has a catch. The bidder a***a (357) is from Germany and uses a bid and retract technique. He very rarely actually buys or wins anything. He just likes to bid prices up and then retract.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/747-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-SILVER-Alox-Bantam-Knife-Gently-Use-SERVICE-TRAINING-/371306642278
How is this retracting done? Was he perhaps just outbid?
In one of my old auctions he used 2 id's to bid up the price and then retracted both bids near the end and planned on re-bidding with a snipe bid at the end in hopes of scoring a cheap winning bid.
So in effect he bids it up hoping that others won't out-bid him and then retract his bid near the end to decrease the amount. Crafty.
How does this work? Most folks looking at the item will acknowledge the item is overbid and probably will not bid even with a snipe bid since it is overpriced. Then with all the high bids retracted near the end there is no one watching or has it on their snipe list so it goes for cheap.
It does not always work though as there are many who manually watch and bid at the last second on auctions too. :P
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Executive-Swiss-Army-knife-black-Alox-Alcan-logo-/301616504243
Somebody need to warn the seller about that ""a***a" guy to block him... :-\
Post by: Reinier on May 08, 2015, 03:55:24 PM
Can't see the retracted bids on the eBay website though :think:
Post by: twiliter on May 08, 2015, 04:25:39 PM
The eBay apps shows several retracted bids by that same guy on this item: http://www.ebay.com/itm/291450287000
Can't see the retracted bids on the eBay website though :think:
510 retractions in the last 6 months??!!
I can't link to it, but if you click the buyer's profile you can see the absurd numbers.
Post by: ebarberena on May 09, 2015, 01:05:45 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Alox-Cadet-Danish-Special-Edition-Blue-Red-RARE-/261880044604?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf9445c3c
Post by: Reinier on May 10, 2015, 06:17:15 PM
The eBay apps shows several retracted bids by that same guy on this item: http://www.ebay.com/itm/291450287000
Can't see the retracted bids on the eBay website though :think:
510 retractions in the last 6 months??!!
I can't link to it, but if you click the buyer's profile you can see the absurd numbers.
That SOB did it again on an item I was bidding on: http://ebay.com/itm/391133938261
Post by: Reinier on May 10, 2015, 06:26:19 PM
Post by: kosmo on May 10, 2015, 06:29:56 PM
Here we go again :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Alox-Cadet-Danish-Special-Edition-Blue-Red-RARE-/261880044604?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf9445c3c
:ahhh
Post by: twiliter on May 10, 2015, 07:22:42 PM
518 bid retractions!!! How the hell does eBay fail to notice that! This pisses me off big time. I don't even know how to report this idiot smurfer :(
Someone could call fleaBay directly I suppose. Sellers should (MTO sellers especially) cancel any bids by this buyer immediately, I know that's an option. Sorry R. :(
Here's another wishful thinker. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Rare-Victorinox-Pioneer-2223-Elinox-Vintage-Swiss-Army-Knife-/121530319018?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c4bc580aa
Lots of $ for a beat up Sea Pioneer. :facepalm:
Post by: gregozedobe on May 11, 2015, 05:48:09 AM
I warned one seller and he immediately cancelled his bids and banned him, but really eBay should just ban him completely (and he's up to 519 bid retractions now).518 bid retractions!!! How the hell does eBay fail to notice that! This pisses me off big time. I don't even know how to report this idiot smurfer :(
Someone could call fleaBay directly I suppose. Sellers should (MTO sellers especially) cancel any bids by this buyer immediately, I know that's an option. Sorry R. :(
Post by: Aloha on May 11, 2015, 04:12:25 PM
Post by: kosmo on May 11, 2015, 04:34:48 PM
This SMURF really needs to be banned :twak:. I thought only under "certain" circumstances could a bid be retracted :think:. 10 retracted bids should have had the bay taking action but seriously 500+ :megaslap: to both the SMURF and the bay.
If someone needs to retract a bid, perhaps they should not be permitted to bid on the same item again? It's not big penalty. No big loss. It's not like their life is depending on it.
Post by: gregozedobe on May 12, 2015, 06:15:09 AM
This SMURF really needs to be banned :twak:. I thought only under "certain" circumstances could a bid be retracted :think:. 10 retracted bids should have had the bay taking action but seriously 500+ :megaslap: to both the SMURF and the bay.
If someone needs to retract a bid, perhaps they should not be permitted to bid on the same item again? It's not big penalty. No big loss. It's not like their life is depending on it.
No penalty at all, as they have two user-id working in cahoots. So the first user-id wins (for a cheap price) after the second bid is retracted (from the second user-id).
Post by: marduk on May 12, 2015, 03:11:36 PM
Post by: kosmo on May 12, 2015, 03:29:47 PM
This SMURF really needs to be banned :twak:. I thought only under "certain" circumstances could a bid be retracted :think:. 10 retracted bids should have had the bay taking action but seriously 500+ :megaslap: to both the SMURF and the bay.
If someone needs to retract a bid, perhaps they should not be permitted to bid on the same item again? It's not big penalty. No big loss. It's not like their life is depending on it.
No penalty at all, as they have two user-id working in cahoots. So the first user-id wins (for a cheap price) after the second bid is retracted (from the second user-id).
Yep, your right. That isn't going to solve the problem.
BTW. Is there a name for this specific type of scam or a term used to describe it?
Post by: Huntsman on May 12, 2015, 11:30:10 PM
http://www.ebay.com.au/gds/SHiLL-BIDDiNG-5-Ways-To-Detect-Shill-Bidders-On-Ebay-/10000000002559018/g.html
Post by: gregozedobe on May 13, 2015, 04:14:58 AM
I think it's called shill bidding
http://www.ebay.com.au/gds/SHiLL-BIDDiNG-5-Ways-To-Detect-Shill-Bidders-On-Ebay-/10000000002559018/g.html
I've seen it called "BID SHEILDING" when it is buyers doing the scamming. Shill Bidding is a scam by sellers.
http://www.ebay.com.au/gds/EBAY-SCAMS-WHAT-TO-LOOK-FOR-/10000000002021371/g.html
Post by: Reinier on May 18, 2015, 03:15:17 PM
Rare knife but the price seems over the top!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Huntsman-Confoederatio-Helvetica-1291-1991-Swiss-Army-Knife-Very-Rare-/301604859325?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item46390cedbd
Looks like that was actually a typo (not 100% sure but looks like it): http://www.ebay.com/itm/301604859325
Post by: marduk on May 18, 2015, 05:21:10 PM
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-Damast-Damascus-Limited-Edition-2010-Pioneer-0-8201-J10-/231547397283?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item35e94ce4a3
Post by: PTRSAK on May 24, 2015, 03:48:31 AM
Post by: MWDP on May 27, 2015, 01:46:46 AM
:facepalm:
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 27, 2015, 02:42:39 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinos-Swiss-Army-Knife-Collector-s-item-/321764873069?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aeaae536d
:facepalm:
Victorinos?! :facepalm:
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 27, 2015, 02:43:08 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rare-Victoria-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Pocket-Folding-Knife-Old-Standard/271882021061?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D9e2e37e397704cd09bd836ea6c38bf0c%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D271882021061
Post by: Huntsman on May 27, 2015, 03:32:58 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinos-Swiss-Army-Knife-Collector-s-item-/321764873069?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aeaae536dVictorinos?!
Like I have said many times before - Hilarious
$200 for a knock off freebie - You have got to be kidding....
I guess Victorinos is the Russian RAK maker :D
Going to watch this one - Please don't let it sell!!
Post by: Corwyn on May 27, 2015, 06:41:44 PM
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: ebarberena on May 27, 2015, 07:57:55 PM
"Professional Wenger knife, very good condition, extremely sharp"... 35 Euros
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
He forgot to mention it is a Special Edition 1/1 bi-color scale Wenger with custom profile main balde.
Post by: Joe58 on May 28, 2015, 03:10:31 AM
Oof!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251973749511?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D251973749511%26_rdc%3D1
Post by: stressmaster5000 on May 28, 2015, 06:26:02 AM
Holey Moley - is a 68 Soldier worth $300? Even in this good of shape? I really dunno but it seems like a lot to me. But, I guess if you're filling one of the last holes in your collection perhaps.
Oof!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251973749511?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D251973749511%26_rdc%3D1
But it is "Ultra Rare"! :pok: :pok:
Post by: ulli on May 28, 2015, 08:04:24 AM
Post by: Etherealicer on May 28, 2015, 08:07:23 AM
...and it`s from a non smoking household!Not been used, those scratch-marks on the blade serve a purpose and were designed in Ibach.
Post by: SAK Guy on May 28, 2015, 08:55:11 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Red-Victorinox-Rostfrei-Officier-Suisse-Swiss-Army-Knife-6-Tools-Nice-/271883188929?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f4d803ac1
Post by: Reinier on May 28, 2015, 09:21:15 AM
It's cheaper to buy a ticket to NY, stay in a hotel for two nights and buy a couple of Spartans while I'm there.
Sounds like a plan.
Post by: AlephZero on May 28, 2015, 10:08:05 AM
Post by: dks on May 28, 2015, 10:22:58 AM
Speechless......
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Red-Victorinox-Rostfrei-Officier-Suisse-Swiss-Army-Knife-6-Tools-Nice-/271883188929?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f4d803ac1
You US based lot miss the whole picture..
Shipping: $30.93 International Priority Shipping to Cyprus via the Global Shipping Program | See details
Item location:
West Creek, New Jersey, United States
Ships to:
United States and many other countries | See details
Import charges:
$170.97 (amount confirmed at checkout)
No additional import charges on delivery
so it is an extra $200 for us, making it even more "special" :D
Post by: Don Pablo on May 28, 2015, 11:17:51 AM
Post by: GigaHz on May 28, 2015, 11:57:42 AM
Post by: Corwyn on May 28, 2015, 12:23:35 PM
"Professional Wenger knife, very good condition, extremely sharp"... 35 Euros
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
He forgot to mention it is a Special Edition 1/1 bi-color scale Wenger with custom profile main balde.
Custom slim scissors too - half the arms, half the hassle.
Post by: Reinier on May 28, 2015, 12:24:25 PM
Custom slim scissors too - half the arms, half the hassle.
At least those scissors will never get "sticky" :tu:
Post by: SAK Guy on May 28, 2015, 02:48:35 PM
Typo and fixed.
:rofl:....wow, just a small boo boo...100X the price! :o
Post by: LoneWolf2014 on June 01, 2015, 04:35:56 PM
:ahhh
Post by: Corwyn on June 01, 2015, 04:51:59 PM
http://m.ebay.com.my/itm/161169909961?nav=SEARCH
:ahhh
Probably an error in the listing.. the seller has regular prices on other stuff: http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/100-Swiss-Army-Victorinox-Pocket-Knife-Lot-All-Larger-Knives-SAK-TSA-/161658223639?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a394bc17
Post by: bobfences on June 05, 2015, 06:49:43 PM
:o :o :o :o :o :o
https://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/militaer-schweiz/ausruestung-und-ersatzteile/militaermsser-viktorinox/v/an762349266/
Post by: Reinier on June 05, 2015, 08:38:35 PM
:o :o :o :o :o :o
https://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/militaer-schweiz/ausruestung-und-ersatzteile/militaermsser-viktorinox/v/an762349266/
One of the bidders is a well known member here.
I've bought a lot on that site, too bad that almost no sellers use PayPal. Bank transfer fees are sometimes as high as the price of the item :facepalm:
Post by: Reinier on June 05, 2015, 08:40:01 PM
Post by: jaydar on June 05, 2015, 09:28:12 PM
:o :o :o :o :o :o
https://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/militaer-schweiz/ausruestung-und-ersatzteile/militaermsser-viktorinox/v/an762349266/
Looks Pretty mint and very very few of them about ..... I only have 3 or 4 of them >:D
I would say that is a decent price and compared to say the damascus Pioneer a bargain
Post by: captain spaulding on June 06, 2015, 06:27:57 AM
http://m.ebay.com.my/itm/161169909961?nav=SEARCH
:ahhh
Probably an error in the listing.. the seller has regular prices on other stuff: http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/100-Swiss-Army-Victorinox-Pocket-Knife-Lot-All-Larger-Knives-SAK-TSA-/161658223639?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a394bc17
I believe I have heard sellers purposely do this to keep the listing up until they get more in stock. No one will pay that much and they do not have to close the listing then post everything again once they get more.
Post by: ebarberena on June 06, 2015, 09:16:43 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Purple-Pioneer-Limited-Edition-Swiss-Army-Knife-NIB-/251985177902?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aab7cad2e
Post by: Don Pablo on June 06, 2015, 04:12:34 PM
Post by: kosmo on June 06, 2015, 06:53:24 PM
$304 and 6 days to go :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Purple-Pioneer-Limited-Edition-Swiss-Army-Knife-NIB-/251985177902?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aab7cad2e
How could someone want it that bad? :ahhh One could be 10X normal knives.
Post by: Herman on June 06, 2015, 10:17:44 PM
A 2010 Damast Pioneer, sold for 2010 CHF, that's €1923 or $2139!! Wow... :facepalm:
Isn't that a record?
Post by: ebarberena on June 07, 2015, 06:06:39 AM
https://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/raritaeten/schweiz/victorinox-damast-2010/v/an762129584/
A 2010 Damast Pioneer, sold for 2010 CHF, that's €1923 or $2139!! Wow... :facepalm:
Isn't that a record?
I'm always suspicious when there is only one bider on a high price auction. That one bider can a be a seller friend building up the price so when they put that same item up for auction again, there is a new high reference price. Back in April there was one sold in US eBay for less than the US$1,600 the seller originally wanted. http://www.ebay.com/itm/181697879801?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
And the items was for sale for a long time too.
Post by: red_rider_1979 on June 07, 2015, 06:47:23 AM
https://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/raritaeten/schweiz/victorinox-damast-2010/v/an762129584/
A 2010 Damast Pioneer, sold for 2010 CHF, that's €1923 or $2139!! Wow... :facepalm:
Isn't that a record?
I'm always suspicious when there is only one bider on a high price auction. That one bider can a be a seller friend building up the price so when they put that same item up for auction again, there is a new high reference price. Back in April there was one sold in US eBay for less than the US$1,600 the seller originally wanted. http://www.ebay.com/itm/181697879801?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
And the items was for sale for a long time too.
I have the same thinking too, that all these atrocious prices do not reflect the true demand-supply situation. Potential buyers, especially for such rare and expensive SAKs, often refer to past records of ebay transactions. By using two accounts to put up the auction and then jack up the price, a seller creates the false impression that the particular model in his possession is actually worth that much, so that buyers will jump into it the next time they see it put up for sale again.
Post by: kosmo on June 07, 2015, 12:30:00 PM
https://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/raritaeten/schweiz/victorinox-damast-2010/v/an762129584/
A 2010 Damast Pioneer, sold for 2010 CHF, that's €1923 or $2139!! Wow... :facepalm:
Isn't that a record?
I'm always suspicious when there is only one bider on a high price auction. That one bider can a be a seller friend building up the price so when they put that same item up for auction again, there is a new high reference price. Back in April there was one sold in US eBay for less than the US$1,600 the seller originally wanted. http://www.ebay.com/itm/181697879801?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
And the items was for sale for a long time too.
I have the same thinking too, that all these atrocious prices do not reflect the true demand-supply situation. Potential buyers, especially for such rare and expensive SAKs, often refer to past records of ebay transactions. By using two accounts to put up the auction and then jack up the price, a seller creates the false impression that the particular model in his possession is actually worth that much, so that buyers will jump into it the next time they see it put up for sale again.
Yes, it would be easy to set up two paypal accounts and make the transactions look legitimate. Be careful out there.
Post by: red_rider_1979 on June 07, 2015, 02:26:15 PM
$304 and 6 days to go :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Purple-Pioneer-Limited-Edition-Swiss-Army-Knife-NIB-/251985177902?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aab7cad2e
How could someone want it that bad? :ahhh One could be 10X normal knives.
Now 12 times the normal price @ $355
Post by: Jmora on June 08, 2015, 02:30:18 PM
https://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/raritaeten/schweiz/victorinox-damast-2010/v/an762129584/
A 2010 Damast Pioneer, sold for 2010 CHF, that's €1923 or $2139!! Wow... :facepalm:
Isn't that a record?
I'm always suspicious when there is only one bider on a high price auction. That one bider can a be a seller friend building up the price so when they put that same item up for auction again, there is a new high reference price. Back in April there was one sold in US eBay for less than the US$1,600 the seller originally wanted. http://www.ebay.com/itm/181697879801?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
And the items was for sale for a long time too.
I have the same thinking too, that all these atrocious prices do not reflect the true demand-supply situation. Potential buyers, especially for such rare and expensive SAKs, often refer to past records of ebay transactions. By using two accounts to put up the auction and then jack up the price, a seller creates the false impression that the particular model in his possession is actually worth that much, so that buyers will jump into it the next time they see it put up for sale again.
Yes, it would be easy to set up two paypal accounts and make the transactions look legitimate. Be careful out there.
here is another one, either 4200€ or a swap for a Rolex, this person is deluded:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-Damast-Jahresmesser-Damascus-Limited-Edition-2010-Pioneer-/231583824863?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item35eb78bbdf
Post by: twiliter on June 08, 2015, 07:17:15 PM
$304 and 6 days to go :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Purple-Pioneer-Limited-Edition-Swiss-Army-Knife-NIB-/251985177902?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aab7cad2e
How could someone want it that bad? :ahhh One could be 10X normal knives.
Now 12 times the normal price @ $355
MMMMMMMMMM purrrple....
Post by: gregozedobe on June 09, 2015, 01:27:04 AM
But the (in)famous bid retractor a***a (365) has gotten involved, so who knows what is going to happen ...... s/he has 534 bid retractions so far !$304 and 6 days to go :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Purple-Pioneer-Limited-Edition-Swiss-Army-Knife-NIB-/251985177902?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aab7cad2e
How could someone want it that bad? :ahhh One could be 10X normal knives.
Now 12 times the normal price @ $355
Post by: GigaHz on June 28, 2015, 04:11:22 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-125th-Anniversary-Heritage-Swiss-Soldier-Knife-/261947493316?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cfd498bc4
Post by: SAK Guy on June 28, 2015, 04:16:47 PM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-125th-Anniversary-Heritage-Swiss-Soldier-Knife-/261947493316?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cfd498bc4
:sa:
Post by: ebarberena on June 30, 2015, 09:17:20 AM
Post by: SAK Guy on June 30, 2015, 02:28:26 PM
Post by: red_rider_1979 on July 05, 2015, 05:12:32 AM
lowest priced 2014 Damascus Spartan on eBay...... So why is it here? :think:
Post by: Reinier on July 05, 2015, 03:49:40 PM
Post by: toolguy on July 05, 2015, 04:13:16 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Spartan-Damascus-Limited-Edition-Knife-and-Multi-Tool-/151717789221?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item235315be25
lowest priced 2014 Damascus Spartan on eBay...... So why is it here?
207.99 shipping... Nutjob!
That shipping fee listed below the price is a mistake.
This item ships free.
Post by: Smaug on July 05, 2015, 07:10:21 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wenger-Minathor-50-Watchmaker-EvoWood-Swiss-Army-Knife-Bergeon-Complement-Set-/261909582535?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cfb0712c7
...unless Victorinox surprises and brings it back soon.
Post by: GigaHz on July 12, 2015, 03:45:40 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231615057497?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Post by: AlephZero on July 12, 2015, 06:41:40 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMNgbISmF4I
...And now back to our regularly scheduled crazy...
Post by: archerwin on July 13, 2015, 03:08:18 AM
Broken liners? :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231615057497?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
seems like it, explains why there's no snap anymore
Post by: GigaHz on July 13, 2015, 12:30:45 PM
Post by: GigaHz on July 23, 2015, 01:21:23 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301689538932?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Post by: Etherealicer on July 23, 2015, 01:30:14 PM
Broken liners too?2 bidders going out of their way to drive the price up :think:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301689538932?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Post by: stressmaster5000 on July 23, 2015, 05:06:47 PM
Broken liners too?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301689538932?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
It's an 84mm and one of those bidders is a collector.
Post by: Mr. Blonde on July 23, 2015, 05:17:02 PM
Broken liners too?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301689538932?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
It's an 84mm and one of those bidders is a collector.
No, it´s a 91mm.
Post by: stressmaster5000 on July 23, 2015, 05:42:35 PM
Broken liners too?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301689538932?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
It's an 84mm and one of those bidders is a collector.
No, it´s a 91mm.
Auction description puts it closer to an 84mm. I quote "3 5/16 long". That is closer to 84mm than 91mm and most folks here in the US use inch measurements. Unless you are the buyer and have it in your hands right now with an accurate measurement I would have to say you are probably wrong.
Post by: GigaHz on July 23, 2015, 06:16:45 PM
Post by: Mr. Blonde on July 23, 2015, 08:45:44 PM
I hope you understand, what I mean. My English is just a bit above school level. ;)
Post by: GigaHz on July 24, 2015, 12:09:39 AM
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll211/gigahzfemtohz/pat%20006_zpsohhlutyu.jpg) (http://s289.photobucket.com/user/gigahzfemtohz/media/pat%20006_zpsohhlutyu.jpg.html)
Post by: jazzbass on July 24, 2015, 05:14:41 AM
Broken liners too?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301689538932?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
It's an 84mm and one of those bidders is a collector.
No, it´s a 91mm.
I was thinking it was a 84 but not 100% sure.
84mm, no question. 35 teeth on the saw. 91mm would have either 39 teeth or (more likely) 29 teeth.
Post by: Corwyn on July 24, 2015, 07:44:33 AM
Why buy this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rough-Rider-RR1388-Knives-Fixed-Knife-Tarzan-100Th-Anniversary-Bowie-14-/311408214290?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4881604112
Post by: Shalom on July 24, 2015, 08:28:40 AM
Looking at pictures on Sakwiki I don't see 35 teeth on the saw of Artisan or Huntsman small.
Also what model has a 39 tooth saw in 91 ?
Is this Kirky's fault ?
Post by: GigaHz on July 24, 2015, 11:15:58 AM
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll211/gigahzfemtohz/84mm%20saw%20008_zpsno6v0zlw.jpg) (http://s289.photobucket.com/user/gigahzfemtohz/media/84mm%20saw%20008_zpsno6v0zlw.jpg.html)
Post by: GigaHz on July 24, 2015, 11:18:35 AM
Jazzbass wrote that there's no question the SAK discussed above http://www.ebay.com/itm/301689538932?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT is an 84 seeing as the saw has 35 teeth (and not 39 or 29).
Looking at pictures on Sakwiki I don't see 35 teeth on the saw of Artisan or Huntsman small.
Also what model has a 39 tooth saw in 91 ?
Is this Kirky's fault ?
The Small Huntsman is an older era knife. I think even the frames are different when they get that old.
Post by: GigaHz on July 24, 2015, 11:23:13 AM
91mm on right. JB can tell from the PAT.
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll211/gigahzfemtohz/pat%20006_zpsohhlutyu.jpg) (http://s289.photobucket.com/user/gigahzfemtohz/media/pat%20006_zpsohhlutyu.jpg.html)
Yea this is wrong. 91mm on left. 84 mm on right.
Post by: ebarberena on July 31, 2015, 12:52:54 AM
Post by: captain spaulding on July 31, 2015, 02:44:48 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-alox-Pioneer-2223-Sea-Pioneer-rare-limited-model-/301695405144?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=nhwPckeoxEhJLiLJQ5QXGC%252FaDI4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Really makes me want to sell all my limited runs. :facepalm: I could use the money.
Post by: ColoSwiss on July 31, 2015, 03:36:46 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-A-WINGEN-JR-SWISS-ARMY-TYPE-POCKET-KNIFE-FOLDING-KNIFE-/252042516206?hash=item3aaee796ee
Post by: BerkshireHunter on July 31, 2015, 04:27:42 AM
This Ltd. pioneer could be yours for only $4,633! :whistle:
It's a cool knife, I wonder what they sell for usually...
Post by: WoodsDuck on August 04, 2015, 03:39:37 PM
The buy it now plus shipping is $22.95. The Meijer (regional store similar to WalMart) up the road from me has racks of Classic SDs for $11.99 each. These listings just make me wonder if the seller has some nutty reason for thinking their item is worth almost twice as much as millions of identical ones, or if they're just hoping to hook an uninformed buyer.
Post by: Huntsman on August 05, 2015, 03:01:47 AM
When you open the backtools on a 84 and imagine a line, this line touches the tip of the Victorinox logo. On a 91 you have a ca. 5mm distance to the logo.
I hope you understand, what I mean. My English is just a bit above school level. ;)
Hi Mr. Blonde
I was very interested in this post as you seemed very convinced - Yet others disagreed with your conclusion.
So I went and checked out a few from my collection and I think your premise is not quite right.
[Although at one stage I did think they had moved the shield slightly towards the closest end on the older 84mms, which could have explained things]
If you take the line of the back tools across the scales:
- On the 84mm range I reckon there is about and 4mm gap to the tip of the shield
- On the 91mm range I reckon there is about and 8mm gap to the tip of the shield
Note: I checked this on backtool Phillips models to make the lining up easier
So there is a difference - But still a gap in both cases!
And I think this the same for old and new knives - Anyone else any comments?
Post by: twiliter on August 07, 2015, 11:41:30 PM
Post by: twiliter on August 07, 2015, 11:46:35 PM
The awl and blade ground down by some proto-human? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1963-Wenger-Soldier-Swiss-Army-Knife-Victorinox-/321826112313?hash=item4aee54c339 Wow, only $200 US with shipping. :facepalm:
Also in the description "light scratching" on the blades, and further grinding and filing recommended on the "spike"...
:facepalm:
Post by: SAK Guy on August 08, 2015, 01:41:13 AM
The awl and blade ground down by some proto-human? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1963-Wenger-Soldier-Swiss-Army-Knife-Victorinox-/321826112313?hash=item4aee54c339 Wow, only $200 US with shipping. :facepalm:
Also in the description "light scratching" on the blades, and further grinding and filing recommended on the "spike"...
:facepalm:
Wow, that awl has been..."weaponized"!!! :o
Post by: zoidberg on August 18, 2015, 01:26:36 AM
Post by: Shalom on August 28, 2015, 07:50:25 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Elinox-Automobile-Motorist-Swiss-Army-Knife-Technician-screwdriver-/231659312907?hash=item35eff8970b
Post by: ebarberena on September 08, 2015, 05:44:23 AM
Post by: twiliter on September 10, 2015, 01:19:50 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-SwissChamp-XXLT-Swiss-Army-knife-new-in-box-huge-rare-retired-/301724837935?hash=item464033a82f
The extra $ must be for "awesomeness" :P
Post by: ColoSwiss on September 11, 2015, 03:14:17 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Classic-1989-Silver-Swiss-Navy-Knife-w-leather-case-Multifunctional-/151810958271?hash=item2358a363bf
Post by: red_rider_1979 on September 11, 2015, 03:29:48 AM
A $100 for a used piece of Chinese crap.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Classic-1989-Silver-Swiss-Navy-Knife-w-leather-case-Multifunctional-/151810958271?hash=item2358a363bf
Soldier on 91mm scale???
Post by: Huntsman on September 11, 2015, 03:50:27 AM
Soldier on 91mm scale???
No
.... Chinese crap.
What a hoot 'Swiss Navy Knife' - I wonder if the seller realises that there is no such thing....
And $100 - This is worth - What? ...... $2-3
This really annoys me - I just hope no-one buys and gets ripped off - I pity the poor folk who know no better and get taken in by these outrageous listings.
Post by: ebarberena on September 11, 2015, 09:51:34 PM
Post by: tosh on September 11, 2015, 10:22:57 PM
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/321855234767
Lol......"Limited to just 2010 pieces"!!
Anyone who buys that - deserves to buy it.
Post by: kari_sak on September 11, 2015, 11:03:33 PM
Post by: twiliter on September 12, 2015, 12:45:56 AM
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/321855234767
That HAS to be a typo. I realize it's the notorious $1000 SAK model, but seriously? :facepalm:
Post by: ColoSwiss on September 12, 2015, 03:16:44 AM
Post by: Etherealicer on September 14, 2015, 05:07:20 PM
Post by: Halberdier on September 25, 2015, 04:09:43 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271995992817
Post by: kari_sak on September 25, 2015, 11:52:00 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Classic-SD-Pocket-Knife-Pink-Durable-Compact-Lightweight-/151774311668?nav=SEARCH
Post by: twiliter on October 03, 2015, 09:39:20 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Cross-Boy-Scout-of-America-Victorinox-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-/321877646000?hash=item4af1671ab0
Post by: sLaughterMed on October 03, 2015, 03:42:56 PM
This one is getting into crazy territory... :ahhhIsnt it just an old cross pioneer with a Boy Scouts ad on it?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Cross-Boy-Scout-of-America-Victorinox-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-/321877646000?hash=item4af1671ab0
Post by: SAK Guy on October 03, 2015, 04:04:36 PM
This one is getting into crazy territory... :ahhhIsnt it just an old cross pioneer with a Boy Scouts ad on it?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Cross-Boy-Scout-of-America-Victorinox-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-/321877646000?hash=item4af1671ab0
A grail knife for me but not for that price! :o
Post by: twiliter on October 03, 2015, 04:12:04 PM
This one is getting into crazy territory... :ahhhIsnt it just an old cross pioneer with a Boy Scouts ad on it?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Cross-Boy-Scout-of-America-Victorinox-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-/321877646000?hash=item4af1671ab0
A grail knife for me but not for that price! :o
Well, large V tang so post '87, and no brass liners, on the other hand it is a no keyring Soldier version. Maybe they're scarce, I don't really know. I wouldn't personally go more than $100 or so on it, but only because the engraving plates are not my favorite things. Someone(s) obviously wants it pretty bad judging by the high bids. :salute:
Post by: SAK Guy on October 03, 2015, 05:23:45 PM
This one is getting into crazy territory... :ahhhIsnt it just an old cross pioneer with a Boy Scouts ad on it?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Cross-Boy-Scout-of-America-Victorinox-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-/321877646000?hash=item4af1671ab0
A grail knife for me but not for that price! :o
Well, large V tang so post '87, and no brass liners, on the other hand it is a no keyring Soldier version. Maybe they're scarce, I don't really know. I wouldn't personally go more than $100 or so on it, but only because the engraving plates are not my favorite things. Someone(s) obviously wants it pretty bad judging by the high bids. :salute:
+1!! Nickle silver liners are ok , it's a BSA branded one and that does it for me. :drool: I'd probably go 100-150 on it. Could even live with a lightly used one...just want an example for the collection.
Post by: twiliter on October 04, 2015, 12:01:32 AM
This one is getting into crazy territory... :ahhhIsnt it just an old cross pioneer with a Boy Scouts ad on it?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Cross-Boy-Scout-of-America-Victorinox-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-/321877646000?hash=item4af1671ab0
A grail knife for me but not for that price! :o
Well, large V tang so post '87, and no brass liners, on the other hand it is a no keyring Soldier version. Maybe they're scarce, I don't really know. I wouldn't personally go more than $100 or so on it, but only because the engraving plates are not my favorite things. Someone(s) obviously wants it pretty bad judging by the high bids. :salute:
+1!! Nickle silver liners are ok , it's a BSA branded one and that does it for me. :drool: I'd probably go 100-150 on it. Could even live with a lightly used one...just want an example for the collection.
The BSA logo does it for sure, without that I'd be at around $50-60 BNIB. A blank engraving plate on an OC is just sad. :-[
Then again I'm probably out of touch with the current escalated prices, so investment value is probably good, but not at 4 bills, I won't live that long! :whistle:
:cheers:
Post by: twiliter on October 05, 2015, 03:23:50 PM
Wow, $513 plus shipping, now I know I'm out of touch with the alox craze. Congrats to the seller for sure! :ahhh
Post by: SAK Guy on October 05, 2015, 03:32:24 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Cross-Boy-Scout-of-America-Victorinox-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-/321877646000?hash=item4af1671ab0
Wow, $513 plus shipping, now I know I'm out of touch with the alox craze. Congrats to the seller for sure! :ahhh
Pretty much ready to write off that model off as possibly making it into my collection..... :facepalm:
Post by: Caranthanus on October 05, 2015, 06:56:21 PM
+1 :Dhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Cross-Boy-Scout-of-America-Victorinox-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-/321877646000?hash=item4af1671ab0
Wow, $513 plus shipping, now I know I'm out of touch with the alox craze. Congrats to the seller for sure! :ahhh
Pretty much ready to write off that model off as possibly making it into my collection..... :facepalm:
Member _***q was ready to go till hell freezes over, so has to be a boy scout who desperately need a boy scout knife :whistle:
Post by: red_rider_1979 on October 05, 2015, 07:31:20 PM
+1 :Dhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Cross-Boy-Scout-of-America-Victorinox-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-/321877646000?hash=item4af1671ab0
Wow, $513 plus shipping, now I know I'm out of touch with the alox craze. Congrats to the seller for sure! :ahhh
Pretty much ready to write off that model off as possibly making it into my collection..... :facepalm:
Member _***q was ready to go till hell freezes over, so has to be a boy scout who desperately need a boy scout knife :whistle:
The 2nd highest bidder must be the father of _***q. He wanted to surprise his son on his birthday because he is a scout who desperately need a boy scout knife :whistle:
Post by: twiliter on October 05, 2015, 07:34:06 PM
Post by: Caranthanus on October 06, 2015, 09:43:59 PM
:rofl:+1 :Dhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Cross-Boy-Scout-of-America-Victorinox-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-/321877646000?hash=item4af1671ab0
Wow, $513 plus shipping, now I know I'm out of touch with the alox craze. Congrats to the seller for sure! :ahhh
Pretty much ready to write off that model off as possibly making it into my collection..... :facepalm:
Member _***q was ready to go till hell freezes over, so has to be a boy scout who desperately need a boy scout knife :whistle:
The 2nd highest bidder must be the father of _***q. He wanted to surprise his son on his birthday because he is a scout who desperately need a boy scout knife :whistle:
:2tu:
Post by: Shalom on October 08, 2015, 04:52:50 PM
but $2,999.99 seems a bit pricey.
Maybe Crazy .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/w-r-case-sons-tested-xx-r1093-candy-stripe-toothpick-pocket-knife-pre-1920-/291584003952?
Post by: ebarberena on October 09, 2015, 04:36:46 AM
Post by: Reinier on October 09, 2015, 08:07:50 AM
I know nothing about the type of knife offered here ,
but $2,999.99 seems a bit pricey.
Maybe Crazy .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/w-r-case-sons-tested-xx-r1093-candy-stripe-toothpick-pocket-knife-pre-1920-/291584003952?
A typo perhaps, it's now only $2,099.99 ;)
Post by: Shalom on October 09, 2015, 08:17:12 AM
:oops:
Correction, he now does ship overseas for $48 & $805 import charges (gotta love Global Shipping)
Should I pull the trigger on this one ?
Post by: WoodsDuck on October 09, 2015, 10:20:43 PM
$805 import charges:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
Post by: ColoSwiss on October 10, 2015, 02:31:10 AM
I know nothing about the type of knife offered here ,
but $2,999.99 seems a bit pricey.
Maybe Crazy .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/w-r-case-sons-tested-xx-r1093-candy-stripe-toothpick-pocket-knife-pre-1920-/291584003952?
There are a lot of Case collectors out there. Maybe he knows something we don't. Then again maybe he's just crazy/greedy/optimistic (take your pick).
Post by: twiliter on October 10, 2015, 02:57:11 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-BSA-Boy-Scout-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Knife-/111793224091?hash=item1a0765399b
Post by: SAK Guy on October 10, 2015, 03:05:44 AM
Another BSA Pioneer, not NIB this time. Maybe the last $500 selling price was motivating. :-\
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-BSA-Boy-Scout-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Knife-/111793224091?hash=item1a0765399b
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: twiliter on October 10, 2015, 03:43:27 AM
Another BSA Pioneer, not NIB this time. Maybe the last $500 selling price was motivating. :-\
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-BSA-Boy-Scout-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Knife-/111793224091?hash=item1a0765399b
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Yeah, there's a few around. :)
Post by: SAK Guy on October 10, 2015, 04:31:43 AM
I know nothing about the type of knife offered here ,
but $2,999.99 seems a bit pricey.
Maybe Crazy .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/w-r-case-sons-tested-xx-r1093-candy-stripe-toothpick-pocket-knife-pre-1920-/291584003952?
There are a lot of Case collectors out there. Maybe he knows something we don't. Then again maybe he's just crazy/greedy/optimistic (take your pick).
+1 His other knives seemed about right price wise....maybe that's the holy grail for Case collectors. :think:
Post by: Flint Hills on October 10, 2015, 04:56:28 AM
I know nothing about the type of knife offered here ,
but $2,999.99 seems a bit pricey.
Maybe Crazy .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/w-r-case-sons-tested-xx-r1093-candy-stripe-toothpick-pocket-knife-pre-1920-/291584003952?
There are a lot of Case collectors out there. Maybe he knows something we don't. Then again maybe he's just crazy/greedy/optimistic (take your pick).
+1 His other knives seemed about right price wise....maybe that's the holy grail for Case collectors. :think:
Yeah, maybe but for $2k+ is it too much to ask for pictures that are actually in focus!? It kills me when people are trying to sell something for a good amount of money and their pics are just terrible. Lol!
Post by: Shalom on October 10, 2015, 06:35:57 PM
You're right.I know nothing about the type of knife offered here ,
but $2,999.99 seems a bit pricey.
Maybe Crazy .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/w-r-case-sons-tested-xx-r1093-candy-stripe-toothpick-pocket-knife-pre-1920-/291584003952?
There are a lot of Case collectors out there. Maybe he knows something we don't. Then again maybe he's just crazy/greedy/optimistic (take your pick).
Like I said, I know nothing about these knives (Case collection)
But it reminds of the pencil guy selling pencils on the street corner - $500 apiece.
Guy hears the price and says "you won't sell many at that price "
"Well ,I just have to sell ONE " the pencil guy says.
Post by: sLaughterMed on October 11, 2015, 12:32:45 AM
Post by: dmanuel on October 11, 2015, 12:16:22 PM
Holy smokes, $513! Thats a lot to add a knife to whats probably a very extensive collection... why arent these people on the forum??? They have to talk about this stuff someplace...
What makes you think they aren't? If it were me I wouldn't say anything after other members just finished talking about how absurd the price was.
At least it has toned down these days. A year or so ago it wasn't unusual for the members to actually call these winners names and belittle them.
Post by: twiliter on October 11, 2015, 01:41:27 PM
Holy smokes, $513! Thats a lot to add a knife to whats probably a very extensive collection... why arent these people on the forum??? They have to talk about this stuff someplace...
What makes you think they aren't? If it were me I wouldn't say anything after other members just finished talking about how absurd the price was.
At least it has toned down these days. A year or so ago it wasn't unusual for the members to actually call these winners names and belittle them.
Indeed, I have paid embarrassing amounts for a few (birth year Soldier for example). I only admit to the ones I got a good deal on, which luckily is more often the case. :D
I would hope nobody is getting insulted by anyone here, MTO peeps are pretty nice folks from what I've seen. To point out an absurd price or a greedy seller is what this thread is all about IMO, not to berate buyers who have unlimited funds. I think if I had unlimited funds it wouldn't hurt my feelings at all to overpay for something I wanted, no matter what anyone says, but that's just me.
The only thing that makes a couple of my purchases embarrassing is the fact that I paid too much with regards to the budget I set for this modest hobby. I simply can't afford to pay much more than the market value for collection pieces, and hurray for those who can, but I'll still think it's absurd, and will probably say so. :salute:
Post by: twiliter on October 11, 2015, 01:57:00 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on October 11, 2015, 03:12:59 PM
...I have no idea what's going on. :facepalm:
Post by: twiliter on October 12, 2015, 01:59:21 AM
I'd pay a lot for the right knife but for me it's perception. It's hard to pay 150+ bucks for red ALOX because I've seen them at $25-$40 for so long but a vintage stag GEC folder at $150 seems a fair price. That being said, for the right OC Farmer, at the right time, I might go $200.00. So to sum it up.....
...I have no idea what's going on. :facepalm:
Absolutely, I paid much more for GEC knives that were much less capable than my SAKs, so it's all pretty relative to the market. :)
Post by: intron on October 13, 2015, 01:04:40 AM
hey Sak Guy , check your BF PM, I don't think I have option to PM here.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Cross-Boy-Scout-of-America-Victorinox-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-/321877646000?hash=item4af1671ab0
Wow, $513 plus shipping, now I know I'm out of touch with the alox craze. Congrats to the seller for sure! :ahhh
Pretty much ready to write off that model off as possibly making it into my collection..... :facepalm:
Post by: SteveC on October 13, 2015, 01:16:56 AM
hey Sak Guy , check your BF PM, I don't think I have option to PM here.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Cross-Boy-Scout-of-America-Victorinox-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-/321877646000?hash=item4af1671ab0
Wow, $513 plus shipping, now I know I'm out of touch with the alox craze. Congrats to the seller for sure! :ahhh
Pretty much ready to write off that model off as possibly making it into my collection..... :facepalm:
You will now that you have five posts :cheers:
Post by: SteveC on October 13, 2015, 01:17:44 AM
Post by: intron on October 13, 2015, 01:29:13 AM
Post by: SAK Guy on October 13, 2015, 01:51:52 AM
hey Sak Guy , check your BF PM, I don't think I have option to PM here.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Cross-Boy-Scout-of-America-Victorinox-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-/321877646000?hash=item4af1671ab0
Wow, $513 plus shipping, now I know I'm out of touch with the alox craze. Congrats to the seller for sure! :ahhh
Pretty much ready to write off that model off as possibly making it into my collection..... :facepalm:
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:woohoo:
Post by: detron on October 13, 2015, 02:15:10 AM
Well I can receive PM
I think you need 5 posts in order to PM some one
Post by: twiliter on October 13, 2015, 02:37:19 AM
hey Sak Guy , check your BF PM, I don't think I have option to PM here.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Cross-Boy-Scout-of-America-Victorinox-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Swiss-Army-knife-/321877646000?hash=item4af1671ab0
Wow, $513 plus shipping, now I know I'm out of touch with the alox craze. Congrats to the seller for sure! :ahhh
Pretty much ready to write off that model off as possibly making it into my collection..... :facepalm:
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
:woohoo:
Time to redefine the grail! :cheers:
:woohoo:
Post by: intron on October 13, 2015, 02:45:22 AM
Post by: Original_Copy on October 13, 2015, 05:37:18 AM
...you can PM me on BF too :pok: :D (j/k)
Good on you. :cheers:
Post by: intron on October 13, 2015, 07:34:32 AM
Wow, Intron10-4. I Copy that. :)
...you can PM me on BF too :pok: :D (j/k)
Good on you. :cheers:
Post by: ColoSwiss on October 16, 2015, 03:44:05 AM
Post by: SAK Guy on October 16, 2015, 03:59:26 AM
'Blades have been sharpened'
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
The legendary Stork model!!!!
Post by: comis on October 16, 2015, 05:09:19 AM
'Blades have been sharpened'
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
The legendary Stork model!!!!
That's a real user. I kinda wonder what's the depreciated value of this.
Post by: twiliter on October 21, 2015, 11:18:22 PM
A Pioneer is pictured, the seller is only asking $450 for that elsewhere on fleaBay. Must be the engraving. :P
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Farmer-Black-with-Red-Shield-No-ring-Limited-Edition-Alox-2012-28-50-/321898433846?hash=item4af2a44d36:g:Q9AAAOSw5ZBWJiOt
Good luck with that...
Post by: red_rider_1979 on October 22, 2015, 07:56:43 AM
A fairly mundane Farmer for $500? :facepalm:Either that was what the seller paid for it or he has seen it go for that kinda prices in the past, back when variations of alox are still rare... I think he is also selling a numbered blue cadet which resembles the danish blue cadet
A Pioneer is pictured, the seller is only asking $450 for that elsewhere on fleaBay. Must be the engraving. :P
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Farmer-Black-with-Red-Shield-No-ring-Limited-Edition-Alox-2012-28-50-/321898433846?hash=item4af2a44d36:g:Q9AAAOSw5ZBWJiOt
Good luck with that...
Post by: twiliter on October 30, 2015, 12:12:47 PM
Post by: firiki on October 30, 2015, 12:17:36 PM
Post by: hiraethus on October 30, 2015, 12:29:46 PM
Post by: firiki on October 30, 2015, 02:16:00 PM
Looks about right for something with Assos printed on it.
Why is that?
Post by: hiraethus on October 30, 2015, 02:22:34 PM
Post by: firiki on October 30, 2015, 02:31:38 PM
:think: We have a cigarette and rolling tobacco brand called Assos, here. People might have seen Assos International around. Maybe a SAK with their logo on it could command a fee?
Post by: hiraethus on October 30, 2015, 02:34:57 PM
Post by: firiki on October 30, 2015, 02:37:10 PM
Post by: WoodsDuck on October 30, 2015, 02:51:58 PM
They make extortionately expensive cycling gear. Their cheapest pair of cycling shorts is around £120 RRP, most expensive over £300.
And here I thought girls were crazy with their $200 jeans...
Post by: firiki on October 30, 2015, 03:01:34 PM
They make extortionately expensive cycling gear. Their cheapest pair of cycling shorts is around £120 RRP, most expensive over £300.
And here I thought girls were crazy with their $200 jeans...
Yes and no :think: I've seen far worse than that :ahhh
Like, paying people good money to get you a second Louis Vuitton bag because LV only sells one piece per client...
Post by: WoodsDuck on October 30, 2015, 03:05:51 PM
They make extortionately expensive cycling gear. Their cheapest pair of cycling shorts is around £120 RRP, most expensive over £300.
And here I thought girls were crazy with their $200 jeans...
Yes and no :think: I've seen far worse than that :ahhh
Like, paying people good money to get you a second Louis Vuitton bag because LV only sells one piece per client...
:facepalm:
Post by: cody6268 on November 02, 2015, 01:36:03 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-COOKs-PAINT-MINIATURE-ADVERTISING-POCKET-KNIFE-1950-POST-WW2-KANSAS-CITY-MO-/371321812837?hash=item5674813765:g:3IoAAOSwmrlUw0QR
Post by: cody6268 on November 02, 2015, 01:43:53 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Pepsi-Cola-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Excellent-Condition/291533406302?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D34004%26meid%3Ddda9a21250194e0699beb82b3c6c7fb0%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D371321812837
Post by: Etherealicer on November 02, 2015, 01:51:21 PM
And another. $40 for an $5 used Classic/Bijou?!I'm not an expert, but could it be that it's value is in the brand? Around here there are lots of Coca-Cola collectors and stupid stuff sometimes goes for huge prices.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Pepsi-Cola-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Excellent-Condition/291533406302?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D34004%26meid%3Ddda9a21250194e0699beb82b3c6c7fb0%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D371321812837
Post by: gregozedobe on November 02, 2015, 02:41:58 PM
And another. $40 for an $5 used Classic/Bijou?!I'm not an expert, but could it be that it's value is in the brand? Around here there are lots of Coca-Cola collectors and stupid stuff sometimes goes for huge prices.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Pepsi-Cola-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Excellent-Condition/291533406302?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D34004%26meid%3Ddda9a21250194e0699beb82b3c6c7fb0%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D371321812837
Could be. I've seen some crazy prices asked for stuff with Apple logos (often they don't sell for ages, if ever, so the seller is obviously just hoping a crazy collector will come along and stump up the $$$$).
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 08, 2015, 04:50:37 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EUC-McDonnell-Douglas-Boeing-F-15-Ejection-Seat-Pen-Knife-Swiss-Army-Victorinox-/281850831292?hash=item419f9e61bc:g:FikAAOSwhcJWPnvY
Post by: SAK Guy on November 08, 2015, 04:04:47 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-SWISSCHAMP-XLT-Victorinox-1-6795-XLT-/141822547446?
Post by: WoodsDuck on November 08, 2015, 04:09:22 PM
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-SWISSCHAMP-XLT-Victorinox-1-6795-XLT-/141822547446?
I think this says it all;
(http://i.imgur.com/3thveOy.png)
Post by: Blade runner on November 08, 2015, 04:14:25 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-KL-76-Military-Contract-for-Dutch-Airforce-/191733414297?hash=item2ca433b999:g:E~YAAOSw5ZBWPcfJ
Post by: SAK Guy on November 08, 2015, 05:22:35 PM
For him Amefa=Victorinox
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-KL-76-Military-Contract-for-Dutch-Airforce-/191733414297?hash=item2ca433b999:g:E~YAAOSw5ZBWPcfJ
:facepalm: :facepalm:
Post by: twiliter on November 08, 2015, 06:09:12 PM
I have a number of Classics and Companions dealing with aviation, most of them costing in the $10-$20 range. So I'd say this was rather ambitious.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EUC-McDonnell-Douglas-Boeing-F-15-Ejection-Seat-Pen-Knife-Swiss-Army-Victorinox-/281850831292?hash=item419f9e61bc:g:FikAAOSwhcJWPnvY
The flame coming out of the seat is kinda special, maybe cut back on the beans... :facepalm:
Post by: twiliter on November 08, 2015, 06:10:36 PM
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-SWISSCHAMP-XLT-Victorinox-1-6795-XLT-/141822547446?
And to think I was going to take my clear mag one apart! I had no idea... :ahhh
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 09, 2015, 04:19:50 AM
For him Amefa=Victorinox
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-KL-76-Military-Contract-for-Dutch-Airforce-/191733414297?hash=item2ca433b999:g:E~YAAOSw5ZBWPcfJ
Its also Dutch army (Koninklijke Landmacht), not Dutch air force.
Post by: stressmaster5000 on November 17, 2015, 09:42:34 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSA-Collectible-Victorinox-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-1067-/371484652393
Post by: SAK Guy on November 17, 2015, 10:52:01 PM
Is this for real?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSA-Collectible-Victorinox-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-1067-/371484652393
I think the last one went for 4-5 hundred.
Post by: twiliter on November 17, 2015, 11:14:16 PM
Is this for real?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSA-Collectible-Victorinox-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-1067-/371484652393
I think the last one went for 4-5 hundred.
unsmurfingbelievable... :facepalm:
Post by: ebarberena on November 17, 2015, 11:19:07 PM
Post by: red_rider_1979 on November 18, 2015, 02:23:37 AM
I don't believe everything I see on ebay. This is too much money too early on the action by two buyers with relative little experience. There is something else going on here. :popcorn:
2 accounts created by the seller to jack up the price.
I won't be surprised if a few weeks later, the seller will sell "another" one at a higher starting price.
The sad thing would be if there are ignorant collectors who follow the previous transacted prices blindly and bid on it
Post by: SAK Guy on November 18, 2015, 02:35:34 AM
I don't believe everything I see on ebay. This is too much money too early on the action by two buyers with relative little experience. There is something else going on here. :popcorn:
2 accounts created by the seller to jack up the price.
I won't be surprised if a few weeks later, the seller will sell "another" one at a higher starting price.
The sad thing would be if there are ignorant collectors who follow the previous transacted prices blindly and bid on it
What a Jacka$$! I hope he wins it from himself, then has to pay himself but backs out and has to give himself a bad feedback score!!!
So there! :whistle:
Post by: comis on November 18, 2015, 04:34:57 AM
I don't believe everything I see on ebay. This is too much money too early on the action by two buyers with relative little experience. There is something else going on here. :popcorn:
2 accounts created by the seller to jack up the price.
I won't be surprised if a few weeks later, the seller will sell "another" one at a higher starting price.
The sad thing would be if there are ignorant collectors who follow the previous transacted prices blindly and bid on it
What a Jacka$$! I hope he wins it from himself, then has to pay himself but backs out and has to give himself a bad feedback score!!!
So there! :whistle:
+1
>:D :cheers: :popcorn:
Post by: ebarberena on November 18, 2015, 07:06:47 AM
I don't believe everything I see on ebay. This is too much money too early on the action by two buyers with relative little experience. There is something else going on here. :popcorn:
2 accounts created by the seller to jack up the price.
I won't be surprised if a few weeks later, the seller will sell "another" one at a higher starting price.
The sad thing would be if there are ignorant collectors who follow the previous transacted prices blindly and bid on it
What a Jacka$$! I hope he wins it from himself, then has to pay himself but backs out and has to give himself a bad feedback score!!!
So there! :whistle:
+1
>:D :cheers: :popcorn:
Was wondering... is there a way to know if a transaction ACTUALLY takes place after the auction ends? If it does take place, at least they'll have to pay eBay and PayPal some fees to make their scheme believable.
Post by: Reinier on November 18, 2015, 10:16:34 AM
Was wondering... is there a way to know if a transaction ACTUALLY takes place after the auction ends? If it does take place, at least they'll have to pay eBay and PayPal some fees to make their scheme believable.
I doubt it. If this is in fact a sceme they probabley won't complete a transaction. eBay doesn't care. They also didn't give a smurf about that smurfing smurfer that had a million bid retractions. They couldn't care less. It's a smurf company IMHO.
Post by: ebarberena on November 24, 2015, 02:44:04 AM
Post by: SAK Guy on November 24, 2015, 05:22:21 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-NIB-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Build-Your-Own-Kit-Set-RARE-VHTF-HTF-LOOK-/151863986382?hash=item235bcc88ce:g:EfgAAOSwT6pV1BM~
:ahhh
Post by: dks on November 24, 2015, 07:17:19 AM
Post by: captain spaulding on November 30, 2015, 09:33:33 PM
$109.99 Huntsman.
http://www.target.com/p/victorinox-swiss-army-huntsman-knife-with-clip-pouch/-/A-12775320#prodSlot=medium_1_9&term=multitool
Post by: shenkie on November 30, 2015, 09:40:52 PM
I think Target lost their mind.
$109.99 Huntsman.
http://www.target.com/p/victorinox-swiss-army-huntsman-knife-with-clip-pouch/-/A-12775320#prodSlot=medium_1_9&term=multitool
But the pouch is worth 80 dollars right?
Post by: Caranthanus on November 30, 2015, 11:31:00 PM
:think:I think Target lost their mind.
$109.99 Huntsman.
http://www.target.com/p/victorinox-swiss-army-huntsman-knife-with-clip-pouch/-/A-12775320#prodSlot=medium_1_9&term=multitool
But the pouch is worth 80 dollars right?
... would say that's a great deal and score on target at the moment >:D
especially if we compare it with Camper (Huntsman without scissors), of course without 15% off:
= $189.99
http://www.target.com/p/victorinox-swiss-army-camper-knife/-/A-12775318?lnk=rec|pdp|related_prods_vv|pdpv1
:facepalm:
Post by: Huntsman on November 30, 2015, 11:54:34 PM
Try the Boy Scouts 'Huntsman' - which is really a Fieldmaster - at $37.99
Or a current Soldier at $54.99
Why don't pricing cock ups go the other way?? ???
Post by: AndyTiedye on December 01, 2015, 05:01:58 AM
Why don't pricing cock ups go the other way?? ???
Like $20 for one of the "Battle" series knives?
Post by: SAK Guy on December 04, 2015, 05:31:32 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knives-in-Cases-/301815178582?hash=item4645962556:g:ovUAAOSwp5JWYHB1
Post by: GigaHz on December 04, 2015, 10:19:45 PM
Post by: gregozedobe on December 04, 2015, 10:26:13 PM
Look at the shipping!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knives-in-Cases-/301815178582?hash=item4645962556:g:ovUAAOSwp5JWYHB1
Still showing $65.00 shipping for me !!!! :o
Post by: WoodsDuck on December 04, 2015, 10:34:04 PM
Look at the shipping!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knives-in-Cases-/301815178582?hash=item4645962556:g:ovUAAOSwp5JWYHB1
Still showing $65.00 shipping for me !!!! :o
That's probably correct. The seller is in Michigan, and you're 10,000 miles away.
Post by: SAK Guy on December 04, 2015, 10:58:41 PM
Post by: WoodsDuck on December 04, 2015, 11:01:10 PM
I'm in Texas and it's still over $44.00!
I'm in Indiana and it's showing $6.35 ???
Post by: SteveC on December 04, 2015, 11:04:33 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on December 05, 2015, 05:33:35 AM
....but it's still:
Post by: NetsNJ on December 05, 2015, 05:54:07 AM
Post by: gregozedobe on December 05, 2015, 09:10:01 AM
Look at the shipping!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knives-in-Cases-/301815178582?hash=item4645962556:g:ovUAAOSwp5JWYHB1
Still showing $65.00 shipping for me !!!! :o
That's probably correct. The seller is in Michigan, and you're 10,000 miles away.
True, but that was the cost for postage to OR 97006 :o ( I have a US address for my US purchases).
Post by: Reinier on December 07, 2015, 04:21:12 PM
It shoes $7.05 for me in New Jersey. Very strange. ???
Are we talking about shoes now?
Post by: derekmac on December 07, 2015, 05:25:07 PM
I think that's just the accent. :DIt shoes $7.05 for me in New Jersey. Very strange. ???
Are we talking about shoes now?
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Post by: cody6268 on December 08, 2015, 02:21:11 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-SAFARI-TROOPER-GERMAN-EAGLE-RETIRED-COLLECTIBLE-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-/111836963177?hash=item1a0a00a169:g:rkMAAOSwp5JWW5Ij
Post by: jazzbass on December 08, 2015, 04:40:29 AM
This seller is notorious for slapping "new-in-box" prices on rather well used knives.
True, but I'll say this - at least you get an honest representation of what you're buying. There's a very well known seller on eBay called dm4976 that is notorious for selling knives that have had their blades re-profiled because the tip broke off. He/she knows what are desirable knives, takes ones with defects, re-profiles and then sells them as " VERY GOOD, COMPLETE & CLEAN CONDITION WITH VERY MINOR USE."
For example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NTSA-VINTAGE-SWISS-ARMY-VICTORINOX-84mm-1970s-ELINOX-LUMBER-JACK-POCKET-KNIFE-/381479179306
and
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NTSA-SWISS-ARMY-VICTORINOX-VNTG-ARMEE-SUISSE-HUNTSMAN-MULTIFUNCTION-PCKT-KNIFE-/381478560902
I have no problem with the repair work, mind you, I just think its extremely disingenuous to say "minor use" after the blade's been repaired from heavy use. In some cases it's actually hard to tell from the pictures that the work's been done - that 1950s Huntsman, for example, looks good if you don't know what one with the full blade profile should look like.
Post by: Huntsman on December 08, 2015, 07:20:43 AM
The old Huntsman is lovely :tu:
- External rivets, old Soldier style awl, saw with nail nick and angled teeth, even 'US PAT. PEND' on the can opener
- I have not even seen that before.
But I see what you mean......
- A reprofiled blade
- A completely missing corkscrew
- Replaced non-original scissor spring
- Worn scales
Does not count as ......... “IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, WITH VERY MINOR USE” in my book. :twak:
That is deliberately misleading - And as you say hard to spot unless you know.
Post by: dks on December 08, 2015, 08:12:42 AM
You used to get a thank you note, with the sellers name, a Latin ladies name, in each parcel.
Post by: red_rider_1979 on December 08, 2015, 09:09:00 AM
This seller is notorious for slapping "new-in-box" prices on rather well used knives.
True, but I'll say this - at least you get an honest representation of what you're buying. There's a very well known seller on eBay called dm4976 that is notorious for selling knives that have had their blades re-profiled because the tip broke off. He/she knows what are desirable knives, takes ones with defects, re-profiles and then sells them as " VERY GOOD, COMPLETE & CLEAN CONDITION WITH VERY MINOR USE."
For example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NTSA-VINTAGE-SWISS-ARMY-VICTORINOX-84mm-1970s-ELINOX-LUMBER-JACK-POCKET-KNIFE-/381479179306
and
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NTSA-SWISS-ARMY-VICTORINOX-VNTG-ARMEE-SUISSE-HUNTSMAN-MULTIFUNCTION-PCKT-KNIFE-/381478560902
I have no problem with the repair work, mind you, I just think its extremely disingenuous to say "minor use" after the blade's been repaired from heavy use. In some cases it's actually hard to tell from the pictures that the work's been done - that 1950s Huntsman, for example, looks good if you don't know what one with the full blade profile should look like.
Oh man!!! I have bought a couple of old SAKs from him over the past few years... Now i feel like taking half a day off work and rushing home just to check their blade profiles. Argh!!! The suspense is killing me
Post by: enki_ck on December 08, 2015, 06:46:29 PM
I stopped buying after i got a surprise like that in the mail. ;)
But I stopped buying from the US anyways a few months after that so I doubt she noticed. :P
Post by: MWDP on December 08, 2015, 07:03:47 PM
Doris
I stopped buying after i got a surprise like that in the mail. ;)
But I stopped buying from the US anyways a few months after that so I doubt she noticed. :P
A friend of mine swears by her name, says she's extremely nice and loves buying stuff from her. Weird... She's my Facebook friend too and she seems like a nice lady. Having seen the photos above, I agree that there's mismatch between the description and the photos...
Post by: enki_ck on December 08, 2015, 07:10:07 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on December 08, 2015, 07:41:13 PM
Post by: MWDP on December 08, 2015, 07:53:48 PM
Yup, she is nice and forthcoming. But she's still a seller and not a collector so ...
This is a distinction not seen by many of the people I meet in the groups...
Not to be hypocritical, I am definitely both, as I do need to buy, sell and resell to afford my collection
Post by: ebarberena on December 08, 2015, 07:54:46 PM
I don't believe everything I see on ebay. This is too much money too early on the action by two buyers with relative little experience. There is something else going on here. :popcorn:
2 accounts created by the seller to jack up the price.
I won't be surprised if a few weeks later, the seller will sell "another" one at a higher starting price.
The sad thing would be if there are ignorant collectors who follow the previous transacted prices blindly and bid on it
What a Jacka$$! I hope he wins it from himself, then has to pay himself but backs out and has to give himself a bad feedback score!!!
So there! :whistle:
+1
>:D :cheers: :popcorn:
Was wondering... is there a way to know if a transaction ACTUALLY takes place after the auction ends? If it does take place, at least they'll have to pay eBay and PayPal some fees to make their scheme believable.
This guy most have several of these knives ???. He is selling "another one"n now with a $350 starting bid. I think he will sell it for real this time.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSA-Collectible-Victorinox-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-1067-/361445036372?
Post by: jazzbass on December 08, 2015, 10:19:18 PM
Doris
I stopped buying after i got a surprise like that in the mail. ;)
But I stopped buying from the US anyways a few months after that so I doubt she noticed. :P
A friend of mine swears by her name, says she's extremely nice and loves buying stuff from her. Weird... She's my Facebook friend too and she seems like a nice lady. Having seen the photos above, I agree that there's mismatch between the description and the photos...
I've bought several knives from her in the past, one quite recently. She's nice, ships quickly and sends exactly what you bought. Answers questions quickly too. What's she's doing can be considered a "gray area" depending on your perspective. For example, if I buy a car for cheap, replace the tires, vacuum it and wax the body and resell it for more, that's legit right?
With collectibles though, my opinion is that you should either (a) leave it in original condition and let the buyer refurbish as they want or (b) refurbish - then clearly and explicitly call out said refurbishment. She does neither, which is what I have an issue with.
She's sold over 10,000 knives in the last 5 years. She knows quite well which knives are collectible and which are just $10 Spartans. Overall the percentage of refurbished knives is somewhat low - there really isn't a lot of value in refurbishing a late model TSA seized Climber. But the knives that are sought after?
Here are some examples - in none of these was the re-profiling mentioned. Some, like the pen blade in #1 and the main blade in #3 are obvious when you look at them. Some like the main blades in #1, #2 and #4 are less obvious but noticeable if you know what to look for. Caveat emptor.
FWIW - the finish work on the re-profiling of the blades is actually quite well done. It still needs to be called out, mind you, but its still pretty nicely done.
Post by: basilio on December 09, 2015, 05:07:29 PM
However, I bought only Wenger's, and I think that because of the more prominent belly, it would be easier to tell from pictures if the blade had been re-profiled.
Like enki, I stopped buying from the USA from some time now, but I remember I never had issue with this seller.
Post by: basilio on December 09, 2015, 05:10:53 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Wenger-Dynasty-Series-Lancelot-Swiss-Army-Knife-Circa-1993-Discontinued-/191749120629?hash=item2ca5236275%3Ag%3A8eIAAOSw7FRWWzn%7E&nma=true&si=uu3HBDMsya5IJLyY99jltaKdUBc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
I understand these kind of knives have some appeal (most from US buyers), but more than $ 400 for this knife is simply too much.
I can even recognize a forum member you placed the bid of $ 435. It would be interesting to hear the logic about it.
Post by: SAK Guy on December 09, 2015, 07:47:27 PM
Did you see this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Wenger-Dynasty-Series-Lancelot-Swiss-Army-Knife-Circa-1993-Discontinued-/191749120629?hash=item2ca5236275%3Ag%3A8eIAAOSw7FRWWzn%7E&nma=true&si=uu3HBDMsya5IJLyY99jltaKdUBc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
I understand these kind of knives have some appeal (most from US buyers), but more than $ 400 for this knife is simply too much.
I can even recognize a forum member you placed the bid of $ 435. It would be interesting to hear the logic about it.
Yeah, it's very cool but that's crazy money IMO.
Post by: Huntsman on December 10, 2015, 12:23:09 AM
The original price for this Classic was $250 - What a joke
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EUC-McDonnell-Douglas-Boeing-F-15-Ejection-Seat-Pen-Knife-Swiss-Army-Victorinox-/281876846283?&autorefresh=true
I watched it just for interest.
After several relistings and no sales of course the price went to 150 and now 75 - I offered 15 just for a laugh
I think someone mentioned earlier he would never sell at that price to a SAK guy (no I don't mean you SAKGUY) - But maybe a aeroplane or MacDonald Douglas enthusiast ??
Greedy and not very clever seller!!
Post by: SAK Guy on December 10, 2015, 12:55:20 AM
I think someone posted this earlier...
The original price for this Classic was $250 - What a joke
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EUC-McDonnell-Douglas-Boeing-F-15-Ejection-Seat-Pen-Knife-Swiss-Army-Victorinox-/281876846283?&autorefresh=true
I watched it just for interest.
After several relistings and no sales of course the price went to 150 and now 75 - I offered 15 just for a laugh
I think someone mentioned earlier he would never sell at that price to a SAK guy (no I don't mean you SAKGUY) - But maybe a aeroplane or MacDonald Douglas enthusiast ??
Greedy and not very clever seller!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85cL1HisrNc
Post by: jazzbass on December 10, 2015, 01:44:26 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131671929580?_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Post by: Joe58 on December 10, 2015, 01:58:15 AM
Red alox Bantam. Listed earlier today, already at $200 :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131671929580?_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Man alive - there are some very serious collectors out there now days or something. Must know something I guess to have it run up that high already.
Post by: GigaHz on December 10, 2015, 10:36:40 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-1961-Victorinox-Victoria-Swiss-Army-Knife-Vintage-With-Bail-Triangle-Awl-/321940355327?hash=item4af523f8ff:g:w0AAAOSw7FRWYbY0
Post by: jazzbass on December 10, 2015, 10:38:57 PM
Main blade is 1/2 inch short. A least they say reprofiled and with a top down closed pic it is easy to see.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-1961-Victorinox-Victoria-Swiss-Army-Knife-Vintage-With-Bail-Triangle-Awl-/321940355327?hash=item4af523f8ff:g:w0AAAOSw7FRWYbY0
That whole knife is a disaster. The only tool not worn or damaged is the corkscrew. It's the first time I've ever seen a worn out fish scaler.
Post by: GigaHz on December 10, 2015, 10:54:48 PM
Post by: enki_ck on December 10, 2015, 11:16:58 PM
Post by: Reinier on December 11, 2015, 12:03:38 PM
Post by: GigaHz on December 11, 2015, 12:35:20 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Promotional-SANDOZ-Pharmaceutical-Logo-Box-/121837775207?hash=item1c5e18e967:g:1YcAAOSwo6lWKTb5
Post by: Thales of Miletus on December 11, 2015, 02:41:02 PM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Promotional-SANDOZ-Pharmaceutical-Logo-Box-/121837775207?hash=item1c5e18e967:g:1YcAAOSwo6lWKTb5
It appears you are paying for sympathy and the sellers sentimental value.
Post by: Thales of Miletus on December 11, 2015, 02:43:17 PM
Doris
I stopped buying after i got a surprise like that in the mail. ;)
But I stopped buying from the US anyways a few months after that so I doubt she noticed. :P
A friend of mine swears by her name, says she's extremely nice and loves buying stuff from her. Weird... She's my Facebook friend too and she seems like a nice lady. Having seen the photos above, I agree that there's mismatch between the description and the photos...
I've bought several knives from her in the past, one quite recently. She's nice, ships quickly and sends exactly what you bought. Answers questions quickly too. What's she's doing can be considered a "gray area" depending on your perspective. For example, if I buy a car for cheap, replace the tires, vacuum it and wax the body and resell it for more, that's legit right?
With collectibles though, my opinion is that you should either (a) leave it in original condition and let the buyer refurbish as they want or (b) refurbish - then clearly and explicitly call out said refurbishment. She does neither, which is what I have an issue with.
She's sold over 10,000 knives in the last 5 years. She knows quite well which knives are collectible and which are just $10 Spartans. Overall the percentage of refurbished knives is somewhat low - there really isn't a lot of value in refurbishing a late model TSA seized Climber. But the knives that are sought after?Refurbishment probably runs 10% or greater.edit - I just looked because I was curious. From July 2014 until today, 35% (21 of 60) of knives from her that I consider "collectible" in some way (pre-1974, 84mm scissors, Scientist, Yeoman, Alox, etc) have some bit of work done one them. If you see a knife from her with a bail, clip point blade, exposed rivets, etc. - be very careful and inspect it closely.
Here are some examples - in none of these was the re-profiling mentioned. Some, like the pen blade in #1 and the main blade in #3 are obvious when you look at them. Some like the main blades in #1, #2 and #4 are less obvious but noticeable if you know what to look for. Caveat emptor.
FWIW - the finish work on the re-profiling of the blades is actually quite well done. It still needs to be called out, mind you, but its still pretty nicely done.
What really bothers me is that I can only tell that a blade has been re-profiled in half those pictures. I really need to improve that if I'm going to keep buying online.
Post by: jazzbass on December 11, 2015, 08:48:45 PM
What really bothers me is that I can only tell that a blade has been re-profiled in half those pictures. I really need to improve that if I'm going to keep buying online.
Here's the method I use - look where the main blade meets the tang. On all Victorinox knives since 1951 there should be a prominent notch between the blade and the tang. If there isn't the blade has been sharpened and/or re-profiled. Now this isn't always 100% - I've seen blades that were re-profiled at the tip that still have the notch present. But if you see the notch is missing, you can be sure the blade has had some work done.
Post by: Huntsman on December 11, 2015, 09:29:59 PM
Of course the other easy way is if they show a picture from 'on top' and the blade does not reach the end of the knife compartment inside.
Here is another suggestion - You can even try measuring !! :o
Not very scientific, or accurate, you need maths!, and it's a bit fiddly - And you also need an equivalent at home.
Here's the routine
Measure the blade length on the screen - tang notch to tip is usually possible - you may need to 'zoom' the image
Measure another length you know on the ebay picture - eg the length of the whole SAK or another tool.
Measure the length of the blade on a SAK at home
Do the maths and see if the picture blade length is correct.
Example:
For this example - Assume you know its a 91mm -
Otherwise choose another tool length and measure the equivalent tool in the photo and at home to replace 91 and 'EBS' in the calculations below!!
Length of blade on EBay = EBB
Length of SAK on EBay picture = EBS
Real length of SAK = 91mm
Length of real 91mm SAK blade (tip to tang notch) = 60mm
So your blade length (EBB) should be 60 x EBS / 91
If it is not it has been shortened!!
I even did this once on a SAK on ebay I was not sure about!! And it worked!!
Still bought the knife though :D - That's how I knew it worked :tu:
Post by: Caranthanus on December 11, 2015, 11:34:26 PM
:ahhh:sa: ... but, in fact, a Standard for 600 bucks it's quite rare :facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Promotional-SANDOZ-Pharmaceutical-Logo-Box-/121837775207?hash=item1c5e18e967:g:1YcAAOSwo6lWKTb5
Post by: twiliter on December 12, 2015, 12:03:37 AM
:ahhh:sa: ... but, in fact, a Standard for 600 bucks it's quite rare :facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Promotional-SANDOZ-Pharmaceutical-Logo-Box-/121837775207?hash=item1c5e18e967:g:1YcAAOSwo6lWKTb5
I assumed it was a Tourist, so that's a whole different ballgame! ;)
Post by: SAK Guy on December 12, 2015, 12:32:22 AM
What really bothers me is that I can only tell that a blade has been re-profiled in half those pictures. I really need to improve that if I'm going to keep buying online.
Here's the method I use - look where the main blade meets the tang. On all Victorinox knives since 1951 there should be a prominent notch between the blade and the tang. If there isn't the blade has been sharpened and/or re-profiled. Now this isn't always 100% - I've seen blades that were re-profiled at the tip that still have the notch present. But if you see the notch is missing, you can be sure the blade has had some work done.
So.......this Soldier really wasn't issued to the elite Swiss Cheese Brigade? :sa:
Post by: Thales of Miletus on December 12, 2015, 03:30:27 PM
What really bothers me is that I can only tell that a blade has been re-profiled in half those pictures. I really need to improve that if I'm going to keep buying online.
Here's the method I use - look where the main blade meets the tang. On all Victorinox knives since 1951 there should be a prominent notch between the blade and the tang. If there isn't the blade has been sharpened and/or re-profiled. Now this isn't always 100% - I've seen blades that were re-profiled at the tip that still have the notch present. But if you see the notch is missing, you can be sure the blade has had some work done.
I really appreciate your explanation, that advice will probably end up saving me some grief later.
Post by: ulli on December 13, 2015, 10:58:36 AM
Over 2000$ for nothing original...
Post by: enki_ck on December 13, 2015, 11:15:01 AM
https://www.fr.ricardo.ch/acheter/collections-et-raretes/armee-suisse/autres/couteau-suisse-1891-elsener-schwyz/v/an782205314/
Over 2000$ for nothing original...
Wow. Was it a bidding war that got out of hand or what?
Post by: ebarberena on December 15, 2015, 04:18:47 AM
Post by: nsa-x-file on December 15, 2015, 11:41:02 AM
https://www.fr.ricardo.ch/acheter/collections-et-raretes/armee-suisse/autres/couteau-suisse-1891-elsener-schwyz/v/an782205314/
Over 2000$ for nothing original...
I contacted the seller and the knife was refurbished by the factory with a replacement blade and scales. The rest were cleaned and are all original parts.
The final sale price was still a surprise. :think:
Post by: Caranthanus on December 15, 2015, 05:15:26 PM
:cheers::ahhh:sa: ... but, in fact, a Standard for 600 bucks it's quite rare :facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Promotional-SANDOZ-Pharmaceutical-Logo-Box-/121837775207?hash=item1c5e18e967:g:1YcAAOSwo6lWKTb5
I assumed it was a Tourist, so that's a whole different ballgame! ;)
Me too, at first sight ... but at the time couldn't determine whether the corkscrew recess is in the middle or over ... :D then wanted to specify both options, but for some reason opted for standard >:D So, you're absolutely right, if that is the case, it's a totally different ballgame with the same ticket price :whistle:
;)
Post by: shenkie on December 16, 2015, 10:41:01 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-Victorinox-Pioneer-Damascus-Alox-2010-Limited-edition-SAK-Damast-Army-/181955748361
Post by: nsa-x-file on December 17, 2015, 12:33:41 PM
This Pioneer Damascus 2010 just sold for almost 2000 dollars :think:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-Victorinox-Pioneer-Damascus-Alox-2010-Limited-edition-SAK-Damast-Army-/181955748361
Same seller just relisted the same knife with the same pictures for $2,999.00 USD
Strange.
Post by: Etherealicer on December 17, 2015, 12:44:12 PM
This Pioneer Damascus 2010 just sold for almost 2000 dollars :think:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-Victorinox-Pioneer-Damascus-Alox-2010-Limited-edition-SAK-Damast-Army-/181955748361
Same seller just relisted the same knife with the same pictures for $2,999.00 USD
Strange.
It says in the text:
"1st Bidder Wins, Special Christmas offer, relisted as the winning buyer decided to back out due to personal financial issues"
Post by: SAK Guy on December 17, 2015, 03:15:16 PM
This Pioneer Damascus 2010 just sold for almost 2000 dollars :think:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-Victorinox-Pioneer-Damascus-Alox-2010-Limited-edition-SAK-Damast-Army-/181955748361
Same seller just relisted the same knife with the same pictures for $2,999.00 USD
Strange.
It says in the text:
"1st Bidder Wins, Special Christmas offer, relisted as the winning buyer decided to back out due to personal financial issues"
Either he sobered up or his wife found out about it..... :whistle:
Post by: nsa-x-file on December 17, 2015, 03:52:51 PM
This Pioneer Damascus 2010 just sold for almost 2000 dollars :think:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-Victorinox-Pioneer-Damascus-Alox-2010-Limited-edition-SAK-Damast-Army-/181955748361
Same seller just relisted the same knife with the same pictures for $2,999.00 USD
Strange.
It says in the text:
"1st Bidder Wins, Special Christmas offer, relisted as the winning buyer decided to back out due to personal financial issues"
That's so weird as the first description never had that text. :think:
Post by: Etherealicer on December 17, 2015, 04:08:43 PM
Or it was his buddy trying to drive the price up... Either way, its now a "special offer", 1.5x more expensive as when he did NOT sell it :facepalm:This Pioneer Damascus 2010 just sold for almost 2000 dollars :think:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-Victorinox-Pioneer-Damascus-Alox-2010-Limited-edition-SAK-Damast-Army-/181955748361
Same seller just relisted the same knife with the same pictures for $2,999.00 USD
Strange.
It says in the text:
"1st Bidder Wins, Special Christmas offer, relisted as the winning buyer decided to back out due to personal financial issues"
Either he sobered up or his wife found out about it..... :whistle:
Post by: SAK Guy on December 17, 2015, 04:14:16 PM
Or it was his buddy trying to drive the price up... Either way, its now a "special offer", 1.5x more expensive as when he did NOT sell it :facepalm:This Pioneer Damascus 2010 just sold for almost 2000 dollars :think:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-Victorinox-Pioneer-Damascus-Alox-2010-Limited-edition-SAK-Damast-Army-/181955748361
Same seller just relisted the same knife with the same pictures for $2,999.00 USD
Strange.
It says in the text:
"1st Bidder Wins, Special Christmas offer, relisted as the winning buyer decided to back out due to personal financial issues"
Either he sobered up or his wife found out about it..... :whistle:
I'm so naive to all the evil SAKduggery that transpires on eBay.... :facepalm:
Post by: ebarberena on December 17, 2015, 05:41:50 PM
I don't believe everything I see on ebay. This is too much money too early on the action by two buyers with relative little experience. There is something else going on here. :popcorn:
2 accounts created by the seller to jack up the price.
I won't be surprised if a few weeks later, the seller will sell "another" one at a higher starting price.
The sad thing would be if there are ignorant collectors who follow the previous transacted prices blindly and bid on it
What a Jacka$$! I hope he wins it from himself, then has to pay himself but backs out and has to give himself a bad feedback score!!!
So there! :whistle:
+1
>:D :cheers: :popcorn:
Was wondering... is there a way to know if a transaction ACTUALLY takes place after the auction ends? If it does take place, at least they'll have to pay eBay and PayPal some fees to make their scheme believable.
This guy most have several of these knives ???. He is selling "another one"n now with a $350 starting bid. I think he will sell it for real this time.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSA-Collectible-Victorinox-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-1067-/361445036372?
Nope, he didn't! http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSA-Collectible-Victorinox-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-1067/371508568118?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D34881%26meid%3Db8249b6c04634fd59caf85bb4ac998f9%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D361445036372
Post by: nsa-x-file on December 18, 2015, 10:50:13 AM
I don't believe everything I see on ebay. This is too much money too early on the action by two buyers with relative little experience. There is something else going on here. :popcorn:
2 accounts created by the seller to jack up the price.
I won't be surprised if a few weeks later, the seller will sell "another" one at a higher starting price.
The sad thing would be if there are ignorant collectors who follow the previous transacted prices blindly and bid on it
What a Jacka$$! I hope he wins it from himself, then has to pay himself but backs out and has to give himself a bad feedback score!!!
So there! :whistle:
+1
>:D :cheers: :popcorn:
Was wondering... is there a way to know if a transaction ACTUALLY takes place after the auction ends? If it does take place, at least they'll have to pay eBay and PayPal some fees to make their scheme believable.
This guy most have several of these knives ???. He is selling "another one"n now with a $350 starting bid. I think he will sell it for real this time.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSA-Collectible-Victorinox-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-1067-/361445036372?
Nope, he didn't! http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSA-Collectible-Victorinox-Pioneer-Swiss-Army-Knife-1067/371508568118?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D34881%26meid%3Db8249b6c04634fd59caf85bb4ac998f9%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D361445036372
$96.00 USD FedEx Economy shipping to Europe. ::)
No wonder the other buyers pulled out.
Post by: Joe58 on December 18, 2015, 02:45:04 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on December 18, 2015, 03:25:48 PM
I do like that knife though. That'd make a nice one in the collection, but not at that price I'm afraid. Even with the crazy money alox is bringing. I'd be too tempted to mod it into an electrician anyway.
:rofl: :rofl:
Post by: Joe58 on December 18, 2015, 08:20:28 PM
I do like that knife though. That'd make a nice one in the collection, but not at that price I'm afraid. Even with the crazy money alox is bringing. I'd be too tempted to mod it into an electrician anyway.
:rofl: :rofl:
Don't be laughing Robert as you own the only factory electrician I've run across. My red electrician complex is your fault. Is that a micro-aggression?? Heading for safe space now......
:2tu: :b2t:
Post by: ebarberena on December 18, 2015, 09:15:23 PM
I do like that knife though. That'd make a nice one in the collection, but not at that price I'm afraid. Even with the crazy money alox is bringing. I'd be too tempted to mod it into an electrician anyway.
:rofl: :rofl:
Don't be laughing Robert as you own the only factory electrician I've run across. My red electrician complex is your fault. Is that a micro-aggression?? Heading for safe space now......
:2tu: :b2t:
Does it have to be Old Cross Joe? if not, +B has an all red Electrician in stock with the "new" shield.
Post by: Joe58 on December 19, 2015, 02:37:46 PM
I find the lack of the old style cross, and the inclusion of a blank panel on the back "disturbing".
Sorry. Weak attempt at humor I know. :facepalm:
Post by: cody6268 on December 19, 2015, 10:18:34 PM
https://www.etsy.com/listing/239125883/vintage-single-blade-victorinox-swiss?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=victorinox&ref=sr_gallery_23
Post by: Tomcat_81 on December 19, 2015, 10:49:58 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on December 19, 2015, 10:54:58 PM
I had seen those and they do look pretty nice. But to do a bad parady of this weekends mega-movie,
I find the lack of the old style cross, and the inclusion of a blank panel on the back "disturbing".
Sorry. Weak attempt at humor I know. :facepalm:
:rofl: :tu: I got it!!! :)
Post by: twiliter on December 30, 2015, 02:59:40 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Discontinued-Victorinox-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-NIB-/111860880171?hash=item1a0b6d932b:g:9Y8AAOSwHPlWgaKz
:facepalm:
Post by: MWDP on December 30, 2015, 03:25:23 PM
Is this for five of them, or just the one...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Discontinued-Victorinox-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-NIB-/111860880171?hash=item1a0b6d932b:g:9Y8AAOSwHPlWgaKz
:facepalm:
This is the ebay profile of Alexei from Swissbianco
Post by: twiliter on December 30, 2015, 03:36:19 PM
Is this for five of them, or just the one...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Discontinued-Victorinox-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-NIB-/111860880171?hash=item1a0b6d932b:g:9Y8AAOSwHPlWgaKz
:facepalm:
This is the ebay profile of Alexei from Swissbianco
Yes, I have bought a few from him. Would be nice if he still posted here, maybe we could find out why so much for that one. ???
Post by: WoodsDuck on December 30, 2015, 04:44:49 PM
Is this for five of them, or just the one...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Discontinued-Victorinox-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-NIB-/111860880171?hash=item1a0b6d932b:g:9Y8AAOSwHPlWgaKz
:facepalm:
This is the ebay profile of Alexei from Swissbianco
Yes, I have bought a few from him. Would be nice if he still posted here, maybe we could find out why so much for that one. ???
The listing says it's discontinued and rare, so that's probably what his answer would be. I wouldn't know if it's $550 worth of rare, but apparently he feels it is.
Post by: twiliter on December 30, 2015, 06:27:34 PM
Is this for five of them, or just the one...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Discontinued-Victorinox-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-NIB-/111860880171?hash=item1a0b6d932b:g:9Y8AAOSwHPlWgaKz
:facepalm:
This is the ebay profile of Alexei from Swissbianco
Yes, I have bought a few from him. Would be nice if he still posted here, maybe we could find out why so much for that one. ???
The listing says it's discontinued and rare, so that's probably what his answer would be. I wouldn't know if it's $550 worth of rare, but apparently he feels it is.
Maybe the recent BSA Pioneer craziness has something to do with it, but recently I have seen those exact models go for around $80-120. The two I have (no KR, brass liners), with one being an Elinox, set me back less than $190 combined. I don't think the market will support even half that price.
???
Post by: twiliter on December 31, 2015, 11:16:42 PM
How a modern Recruit with a destroyed main blade is either rare or worth more than $5 is beyond me. ???
Post by: SAK Guy on January 01, 2016, 03:24:55 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-Swiss-Army-84mm-Vintage-RARE-RECRUIT-Knife-w-Wharncliffe-Style-Blade-/181956917678?hash=item2a5d7a39ae:g:DcQAAOSwAKxWaLxi
How a modern Recruit with a destroyed main blade is either rare or worth more than $5 is beyond me. ???
Hmmmmmm.....I wonder. :pok: :D
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/RegroundSoldier_zps96534073.jpg)
Post by: twiliter on January 01, 2016, 12:42:51 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-Swiss-Army-84mm-Vintage-RARE-RECRUIT-Knife-w-Wharncliffe-Style-Blade-/181956917678?hash=item2a5d7a39ae:g:DcQAAOSwAKxWaLxi
How a modern Recruit with a destroyed main blade is either rare or worth more than $5 is beyond me. ???
Hmmmmmm.....I wonder. :pok: :D
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/RegroundSoldier_zps96534073.jpg)
A reprofile, I get that, but not an "ultra rare discontinued factory" blade, and not when you can get 5 of those BNIB for that price, or nicer used ones for $3-5? :facepalm:
Post by: SAK Guy on January 01, 2016, 03:15:02 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-Swiss-Army-84mm-Vintage-RARE-RECRUIT-Knife-w-Wharncliffe-Style-Blade-/181956917678?hash=item2a5d7a39ae:g:DcQAAOSwAKxWaLxi
How a modern Recruit with a destroyed main blade is either rare or worth more than $5 is beyond me. ???
Hmmmmmm.....I wonder. :pok: :D
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/RegroundSoldier_zps96534073.jpg)
A reprofile, I get that, but not an "ultra rare discontinued factory" blade, and not when you can get 5 of those BNIB for that price, or nicer used ones for $3-5? :facepalm:
LOL, yeah but I was wondering if he would price my "ultra rare, special factory, one in a million, totally unique, Wharncliffe Soldier" at $399.00!!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :D
Post by: twiliter on January 01, 2016, 03:36:53 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-Swiss-Army-84mm-Vintage-RARE-RECRUIT-Knife-w-Wharncliffe-Style-Blade-/181956917678?hash=item2a5d7a39ae:g:DcQAAOSwAKxWaLxi
How a modern Recruit with a destroyed main blade is either rare or worth more than $5 is beyond me. ???
Hmmmmmm.....I wonder. :pok: :D
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/RegroundSoldier_zps96534073.jpg)
A reprofile, I get that, but not an "ultra rare discontinued factory" blade, and not when you can get 5 of those BNIB for that price, or nicer used ones for $3-5? :facepalm:
LOL, yeah but I was wondering if he would price my "ultra rare, special factory, one in a million, totally unique, Wharncliffe Soldier" at $399.00!!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :D
In the spirit of the Crazy thread, I would ask at least that much. :ahhh
:cheers:
Post by: Huntsman on January 01, 2016, 11:46:48 PM
However SG - I do like your Wharncliffe Soldier - :D :tu: Very nice
And in general I like the Wharncliffe blades - The straight flat cut is often really handy
Wonder why we do not see more of them from Vic
Later PS: Tried to contact the seller - He does not receive ebay emails .... Wonder why :twak:
PPS: Did you see the seller's ID? - What a joke - Wong way around I think!
Post by: SAK Guy on January 02, 2016, 12:19:50 AM
That kind of crap, deception and overpricing from the ebay seller really annoys me :rant:
However SG - I do like your Wharncliffe Soldier - :D :tu: Very nice
And in general I like the Wharncliffe blades - The straight flat cut is often really handy
Wonder why we do not see more of them from Vic
Thank you good sir!!! It was procured for exorbitant sum of $16.50 from a honest seller.
Post by: ColoSwiss on January 03, 2016, 06:37:12 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rare-Swiss-Army-Pocket-Knife-Suisse-Wengerinox-Wenger-Delemont-Blade-/401049774855?hash=item5d606deb07:g:ej4AAOSwa-dWiJnl
Post by: shenkie on January 04, 2016, 09:06:52 PM
'unused condition' - with a broken corkscrew tip, broken awl tip, bent scissors, and missing scissors spring.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rare-Swiss-Army-Pocket-Knife-Suisse-Wengerinox-Wenger-Delemont-Blade-/401049774855?hash=item5d606deb07:g:ej4AAOSwa-dWiJnl
"For sale is this used Suisse Swiss Army Knife. This item is in unused condition." :think:
Post by: Herman on January 04, 2016, 11:18:54 PM
Post by: Thales of Miletus on January 05, 2016, 12:19:47 AM
Used or not, that is a sweet knife!! Price is not crazy (yet)... :drool:
At least the seller later bothered to acknowledge the mistake and correct it.
Post by: Pile Driver on January 05, 2016, 09:21:36 PM
84mm wharncliffe? or ground down spear point lol
http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Knife+Blade#Small_Clip_Point_Blade_Angle_Blade_
E: The description is trying so hard too to sound official, can someone correct me if I'm wrong? Or is this a blatant rip off attempt on a common model?
Post by: twiliter on January 05, 2016, 09:50:52 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-Swiss-Army-84mm-Vintage-RARE-RECRUIT-Knife-w-Wharncliffe-Style-Blade-/181956917678?hash=item2a5d7a39ae:g:DcQAAOSwAKxWaLxi
84mm wharncliffe? or ground down spear point lol
http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Knife+Blade#Small_Clip_Point_Blade_Angle_Blade_
E: The description is trying so hard too to sound official, can someone correct me if I'm wrong? Or is this a blatant rip off attempt on a common model?
Discussed a page or so ago, it's an attempted ripoff. :salute:
Post by: WiseDuck on January 14, 2016, 10:42:00 AM
http://www.ebay.com/usr/defouesm.5qrjhyt6f?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754
I actually ordered a Deluxe Tinker for that price, but the Paypal transaction is marked as "Unclaimed" and has been like that for about a day now. I figured I don't have much to lose here and should be covered by eBays/Paypals money back guarantee if something happens.
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on January 14, 2016, 10:58:03 AM
And on the other end of the spectrum... Too good to be true? Probably. Reused images too. Wrong image on the SAK Fisherman.
http://www.ebay.com/usr/defouesm.5qrjhyt6f?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754
I actually ordered a Deluxe Tinker for that price, but the Paypal transaction is marked as "Unclaimed" and has been like that for about a day now. I figured I don't have much to lose here and should be covered by eBays/Paypals money back guarantee if something happens.
The pictures are a copy from a different seller with decent reputation from Australia.
The seller you mention is new and has no reputation (except for only 1 positive review from a buyer with 0 feedback who bought an item almost immediately after it was listed).
Don't get fooled. This is a scam for sure.
Post by: WiseDuck on January 14, 2016, 11:40:55 AM
And on the other end of the spectrum... Too good to be true? Probably. Reused images too. Wrong image on the SAK Fisherman.
http://www.ebay.com/usr/defouesm.5qrjhyt6f?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754
I actually ordered a Deluxe Tinker for that price, but the Paypal transaction is marked as "Unclaimed" and has been like that for about a day now. I figured I don't have much to lose here and should be covered by eBays/Paypals money back guarantee if something happens.
The pictures are a copy from a different seller with decent reputation from Australia.
The seller you mention is new and has no reputation (except for only 1 positive review from a buyer with 0 feedback who bought an item almost immediately after it was listed).
Don't get fooled. This is a scam for sure.
I'm not too worried about 12 dollars and I'm sure eBay/Paypal will help out if the seller decides to take the money and bail. The price is the only reason I decided to take a chance, even though it looks very very suspicious. If nothing has changed by the end of today, then I'll simply reverse the transaction, which is possible as long as it remains unclaimed.
Post by: twiliter on January 15, 2016, 01:09:56 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-TREAD-831999N-BLACK-BRACELET-MULTITOOL-TOOL-/272096323487?hash=item3f5a34679f:g:kdYAAOSw5dNWjEj6
Could not find a thread like this in the LM section so posted it here. :salute:
Post by: WiseDuck on January 15, 2016, 01:51:25 PM
Anyhow, the Deluxe Tinker above was de-listed by eBay, so it was indeed a scam. All items listed by the seller were taken down. Before they were taken down, I reversed the payment over at Paypal. I still want a Deluxe Tinker though!
Post by: twiliter on January 15, 2016, 02:38:36 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on January 17, 2016, 06:05:59 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/swiss-army-knife-/291660728867?hash=item43e8558a23:g:rNUAAOSwL7VWmROe
Post by: WoodsDuck on January 18, 2016, 12:15:30 AM
Dropped on head at birth?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/swiss-army-knife-/291660728867?hash=item43e8558a23:g:rNUAAOSwL7VWmROe
What is that, a Champion? Great starting bid. I'm sure it'll really bring in the bidders ::)
Post by: GigaHz on January 20, 2016, 03:29:52 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Old-Incredible-Multiutlity-Sapidity-Serviceable-Pocket-Knife-/262249736962?hash=item3d0f4d6b02:g:XkkAAOxyhXRTMrYE
Post by: Huntsman on January 20, 2016, 04:06:21 AM
'Used and in good condition' - I think means - Used and rusted to bits
The seller uses the term 'incredible' - countless times in the listing
Well I have to agree it's incredible:
- Incredibly rusted
- Incredibly ridiculous price
- Incredibly stupid seller
- Overall - Incredible that anyone would think they could sell this rusted up worthless knife for that amount - or even at all :o
Had to look it up - It means:
Pleasing to the mind; engaging
Well I have to admit this is true too - It certainly gave me a good laugh!!
Post by: cody6268 on January 21, 2016, 10:32:56 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-Swiss-Army-84mm-Vintage-RARE-RECRUIT-Knife-w-Wharncliffe-Style-Blade/181956917678?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D33876%26meid%3D524158c28c45471c98a7970149cfe50b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D291660728867
Post by: cody6268 on January 21, 2016, 10:34:07 PM
I think this is a typo, but it was still amusing. 10 sold at this price is a nice profit! :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERMAN-TREAD-831999N-BLACK-BRACELET-MULTITOOL-TOOL-/272096323487?hash=item3f5a34679f:g:kdYAAOSw5dNWjEj6
Could not find a thread like this in the LM section so posted it here. :salute:
According to the actual selling listings, all of those were sold at $200. Why the seller chose to jack it up to $20,000 is way beyond me.
Post by: Pile Driver on January 21, 2016, 11:10:58 PM
Lol Thank You Angelina
Post by: enki_ck on January 22, 2016, 02:46:55 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Angelina-Jolie-Mr-and-Mrs-Smith-Swiss-Army-Style-Multi-Tool-Knife-/141639983833?hash=item20fa66a2d9:g:-E8AAOSwBLlVMCa8Maybe Def should engrave that on the MTO scales. :P
Lol Thank You Angelina
Post by: LeaF on January 22, 2016, 09:52:07 AM
Sorry for possible off-topic, but probably someone can explain me reasons of "strange" behavior of this seller (http://www.ebay.com/usr/jw45caps)?
He (or she?) have listed very nice lot: SuperTimer in new condition (see attachment), than seller have closed this lot and relisted it again (with the same price).
I've asked my friend (from USA) to buy it for me (because seller doesn't offer shipping to Ukraine), but seller again ended listing. Later on seller re-listed it again (with the lower price) and in few minutes lot was marked as sold :(
There are no own pictures of knife in listing, by the way. Can it be any kind of fraud?
Thanks!
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on January 22, 2016, 10:04:02 AM
Hi,
Sorry for possible off-topic, but probably someone can explain me reasons of "strange" behavior of this seller (http://www.ebay.com/usr/jw45caps)?
He (or she?) have listed very nice lot: SuperTimer in new condition (see attachment), than seller have closed this lot and relisted it again (with the same price).
I've asked my friend (from USA) to buy it for me (because seller doesn't offer shipping to Ukraine), but seller again ended listing. Later on seller re-listed it again (with the lower price) and in few minutes lot was marked as sold :(
There are no own pictures of knife in listing, by the way. Can it be any kind of fraud?
Thanks!
Weird indeed, but the seller has 100% positive feedback with 253 transactions including some recent ones.
Post by: dks on January 22, 2016, 11:02:53 AM
Post by: cody6268 on January 22, 2016, 10:22:04 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Army-Knife/161951416891?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D34494%26meid%3Db2ee1bd907ba4a2d863517ddb883d99c%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D201496597093
Post by: WoodsDuck on January 22, 2016, 10:23:11 PM
$20 for a secondhand knockoff SAK?! Is this guy nuts?! A buddy of mine bought something similar new for $3 at a gun show!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Army-Knife/161951416891?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D34494%26meid%3Db2ee1bd907ba4a2d863517ddb883d99c%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D201496597093
And the shipping comes to $9.45 for me... :facepalm:
Post by: WoodsDuck on January 22, 2016, 10:26:57 PM
Post by: cody6268 on January 23, 2016, 12:11:34 AM
$250 for a beat up Esquire?! It isn't worth anything more than $2.50!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WENGER-DELEMONT-SWISS-ARMY-FOLDING-POCKET-KNIFE-MULTI-TOOL-BANG-OLUFSEN-/111872606219?hash=item1a0c20800b:g:wJ0AAOSwoydWlKry
Post by: kari_sak on January 23, 2016, 11:05:41 PM
Post by: Shalom on February 03, 2016, 05:22:59 AM
No interest in that uncommon model ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121876819462?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Post by: sLaughterMed on February 03, 2016, 05:23:55 AM
I was surprised that the RadioShack Special Mechanic went for only $5.24.I'm getting shipping at $7.30... Perhaps thats why?
No interest in that uncommon model ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121876819462?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Not to mention the seller failed to put Victorinox in the title. Most of us probably have searches followed, and this one would have fallen through the cracks. Good find though!
Post by: Don Pablo on February 05, 2016, 09:58:28 AM
Shouldn't replicas be a little cheaper?
http://ebay.co.uk/itm/REPLICA-1891-VICTORINOX-coltello-Soldiers-Knife-Limited-Edition-V-0-1891-J-LTD-/371519901584?nav=SEARCH
Post by: jaydar on February 05, 2016, 12:09:27 PM
Sorry if this was posted before.
Shouldn't replicas be a little cheaper?
http://ebay.co.uk/itm/REPLICA-1891-VICTORINOX-coltello-Soldiers-Knife-Limited-Edition-V-0-1891-J-LTD-/371519901584?nav=SEARCH
You can normally find them for around $500 so a little cheaper than this but if you want a genuine one in excellent condition you will need to double the price.
The replica is a great knife though
Post by: cody6268 on February 05, 2016, 09:56:25 PM
I was surprised that the RadioShack Special Mechanic went for only $5.24.I'm getting shipping at $7.30... Perhaps thats why?
No interest in that uncommon model ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121876819462?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Not to mention the seller failed to put Victorinox in the title. Most of us probably have searches followed, and this one would have fallen through the cracks. Good find though!
Seller just relisted this or similar at $90--Ouch!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COLLECTIBLE-RETIRED-RARE-SAK-BLK-RADIO-SHACK-TECHLINE-MECHANIC-SPECIAL-JR/111897047962?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D35316%26meid%3D0c411ebcc61c463dbcec8c1ca473d2e2%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D121876819462
Post by: Shalom on February 06, 2016, 05:59:47 PM
Post by: ColoSwiss on February 08, 2016, 01:36:11 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-Swiss-Stainless-Pocket-Knife-Hemp-Cutter-/161970886368?hash=item25b63796e0:g:tiEAAOSw5dNWmt67
Post by: SAK Guy on February 08, 2016, 01:50:51 AM
Post by: captain spaulding on February 08, 2016, 04:30:53 AM
Post by: chrono on February 08, 2016, 05:28:56 AM
I don't use Ebay so I do not know, but is there a way to call these guys out?If you have an eBay account, you can report these guys for misleading/ misuse of brand name/ keyword spamming.
Usually, I have no problem with outrageous prices as long as the items are authentic (a guy is currently asking for $1800 for a damacus Wave). But it really rubs me the wrong way when sellers blantantly misrepresent items or spam with keywords "like leatherman, leatherman type".... If they want to include brand names in titles (in hope to sell off some knockoffs), they better throw in something authentically associated with the brand names.
IMO, eBay is money hunger, and will do anything to make/ let you sell stuffs. So, I see quite a few items I reported still being listed.
Post by: captain spaulding on February 08, 2016, 06:19:15 AM
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on February 08, 2016, 09:41:24 AM
Meanwhile at the Bugnard site (http://bugnard.ch/ArticleResult.aspx?search=victorinox)... the complete set for $ 119 :D
Post by: MWDP on February 08, 2016, 11:00:44 AM
Here on eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-SAK-golden-Bugnard-Set-/252279701055) is a complete set of bugnard SAK's for $ 288.
Meanwhile at the Bugnard site (http://bugnard.ch/ArticleResult.aspx?search=victorinox)... the complete set for $ 119 :D
Yes but they won't ship outside of Switzerland
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on February 08, 2016, 11:06:48 AM
Here on eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-SAK-golden-Bugnard-Set-/252279701055) is a complete set of bugnard SAK's for $ 288.
Meanwhile at the Bugnard site (http://bugnard.ch/ArticleResult.aspx?search=victorinox)... the complete set for $ 119 :D
Yes but they won't ship outside of Switzerland
If someone wants these, maybe there is a Swiss member of the forum willing to act as a middle man :)
Post by: dks on February 08, 2016, 11:15:04 AM
Here on eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-SAK-golden-Bugnard-Set-/252279701055) is a complete set of bugnard SAK's for $ 288.
Meanwhile at the Bugnard site (http://bugnard.ch/ArticleResult.aspx?search=victorinox)... the complete set for $ 119 :D
Yes but they won't ship outside of Switzerland
Here on eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-SAK-golden-Bugnard-Set-/252279701055) is a complete set of bugnard SAK's for $ 288.
Meanwhile at the Bugnard site (http://bugnard.ch/ArticleResult.aspx?search=victorinox)... the complete set for $ 119 :D
Yes but they won't ship outside of Switzerland
If someone wants these, maybe there is a Swiss member of the forum willing to act as a middle man :)
as pointed out you sometimes pay extra for the convenience of easy shipping and the shipping cost.
We have Swiss members and they have been known to help with forwarding such items.
Post by: Aloha on February 08, 2016, 05:18:12 PM
I don't use Ebay so I do not know, but is there a way to call these guys out?If you have an eBay account, you can report these guys for misleading/ misuse of brand name/ keyword spamming.
Usually, I have no problem with outrageous prices as long as the items are authentic (a guy is currently asking for $1800 for a damacus Wave). But it really rubs me the wrong way when sellers blantantly misrepresent items or spam with keywords "like leatherman, leatherman type".... If they want to include brand names in titles (in hope to sell off some knockoffs), they better throw in something authentically associated with the brand names.
IMO, eBay is money hunger, and will do anything to make/ let you sell stuffs. So, I see quite a few items I reported still being listed.
This ^^^
Post by: red_rider_1979 on February 29, 2016, 12:41:09 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Blue-Farmer-with-Correct-Printed-Box-Very-Rare-NIB-/141904708000?hash=item210a2e01a0:g:YJYAAOSwDuJWwi6t
Post by: Don Pablo on February 29, 2016, 03:32:09 PM
Post by: nsa-x-file on March 01, 2016, 12:12:25 PM
I had to go back 6 pages to dig this thread out.... May I present, the most expensive victorinox box!!! :facepalm:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Blue-Farmer-with-Correct-Printed-Box-Very-Rare-NIB-/141904708000?hash=item210a2e01a0:g:YJYAAOSwDuJWwi6t
I really hope that's not a member here. ::)
Post by: SAK Guy on March 01, 2016, 04:11:48 PM
Post by: jaydar on March 01, 2016, 04:23:17 PM
4 Victorinox Collector Society knives are currently up on ebay but each knife is being sold by a different account all with Zero feedback from the same town ... I can think of no reason a seller would create an account for a single auction .... just seemed a bit odd
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Collector-Society-2008-Electrician-Blue-Alox-1-out-of-100-made-/281948944303?hash=item41a57777af:g:IEAAAOSwWTRW02Ug
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Collector-Society-10th-Anniversary-Limited-Edition-Knife-Compact-2009-/281948849324?hash=item41a57604ac:g:q2UAAOSwe7BWyhHR
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Collector-Society-10th-Anniversary-Limited-Edition-Knife-Compact-2009-/281948849324?hash=item41a57604ac:g:q2UAAOSwe7BWyhHR
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Collector-Society-Swiss-Army-Knife-Rare-2002-1-of-only-125-made-/121908760578?hash=item1c62541002:g:5EwAAOSwWTRWygq6
Post by: gregozedobe on March 01, 2016, 11:20:39 PM
Not suggesting anything bad but this is definitely a little crazy
4 Victorinox Collector Society knives are currently up on ebay but each knife is being sold by a different account all with Zero feedback from the same town ... I can think of no reason a seller would create an account for a single auction .... just seemed a bit odd
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Collector-Society-2008-Electrician-Blue-Alox-1-out-of-100-made-/281948944303?hash=item41a57777af:g:IEAAAOSwWTRW02Ug
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Collector-Society-10th-Anniversary-Limited-Edition-Knife-Compact-2009-/281948849324?hash=item41a57604ac:g:q2UAAOSwe7BWyhHR
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Collector-Society-10th-Anniversary-Limited-Edition-Knife-Compact-2009-/281948849324?hash=item41a57604ac:g:q2UAAOSwe7BWyhHR
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Collector-Society-Swiss-Army-Knife-Rare-2002-1-of-only-125-made-/121908760578?hash=item1c62541002:g:5EwAAOSwWTRWygq6
The first 3 all seem to be the same seller, the last one is a different seller id. Maybe a different family member ?
Post by: jaydar on March 01, 2016, 11:34:28 PM
Not suggesting anything bad but this is definitely a little crazy
4 Victorinox Collector Society knives are currently up on ebay but each knife is being sold by a different account all with Zero feedback from the same town ... I can think of no reason a seller would create an account for a single auction .... just seemed a bit odd
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Collector-Society-2008-Electrician-Blue-Alox-1-out-of-100-made-/281948944303?hash=item41a57777af:g:IEAAAOSwWTRW02Ug
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Collector-Society-10th-Anniversary-Limited-Edition-Knife-Compact-2009-/281948849324?hash=item41a57604ac:g:q2UAAOSwe7BWyhHR
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Collector-Society-10th-Anniversary-Limited-Edition-Knife-Compact-2009-/281948849324?hash=item41a57604ac:g:q2UAAOSwe7BWyhHR
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Collector-Society-Swiss-Army-Knife-Rare-2002-1-of-only-125-made-/121908760578?hash=item1c62541002:g:5EwAAOSwWTRWygq6
The first 3 all seem to be the same seller, the last one is a different seller id. Maybe a different family member ?
Very true I clearly have lost the ability to read :)
Post by: lichan on March 02, 2016, 12:01:02 AM
Post by: jaydar on March 02, 2016, 07:28:29 AM
The middle 2 are actually the same listing, perhaps a copy/paste problem with the original URLs.
Damn it I cant read and I cant post but at least that means there were 3 distinct sellers :)
Post by: gregozedobe on March 02, 2016, 12:52:26 PM
The middle 2 are actually the same listing, perhaps a copy/paste problem with the original URLs.
Damn it I cant read and I cant post but at least that means there were 3 distinct sellers :)
I think you may be currently having some arithmetic challenges as well - there are still only 2 distinct sellers :pok: ;)
Post by: jaydar on March 02, 2016, 03:05:46 PM
The middle 2 are actually the same listing, perhaps a copy/paste problem with the original URLs.
Damn it I cant read and I cant post but at least that means there were 3 distinct sellers :)
I think you may be currently having some arithmetic challenges as well - there are still only 2 distinct sellers :pok: ;)
Nope :) I make it 3 this was the link I missed
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Collector-Society-Farmer-Bronze-Alox-2005-Limited-Edition-1-out-125-/151998605360?hash=item2363d2a830:g:qfUAAOSwx-9W05IR
Post by: sLaughterMed on March 02, 2016, 05:37:08 PM
Huh. with two sellers, I feel like I can let it slide... but three distinct accounts, all with pictures staged in the same manner, seems suspicious. I suspect shenanigans will ensue....The middle 2 are actually the same listing, perhaps a copy/paste problem with the original URLs.
Damn it I cant read and I cant post but at least that means there were 3 distinct sellers :)
I think you may be currently having some arithmetic challenges as well - there are still only 2 distinct sellers :pok: ;)
Nope :) I make it 3 this was the link I missed
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Collector-Society-Farmer-Bronze-Alox-2005-Limited-Edition-1-out-125-/151998605360?hash=item2363d2a830:g:qfUAAOSwx-9W05IR
Post by: gregozedobe on March 03, 2016, 11:27:05 AM
Huh. with two sellers, I feel like I can let it slide... but three distinct accounts, all with pictures staged in the same manner, seems suspicious. I suspect shenanigans will ensue....The middle 2 are actually the same listing, perhaps a copy/paste problem with the original URLs.
Damn it I cant read and I cant post but at least that means there were 3 distinct sellers :)
I think you may be currently having some arithmetic challenges as well - there are still only 2 distinct sellers :pok: ;)
Nope :) I make it 3 this was the link I missed
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Collector-Society-Farmer-Bronze-Alox-2005-Limited-Edition-1-out-125-/151998605360?hash=item2363d2a830:g:qfUAAOSwx-9W05IR
I tend to agree, with that extra listing now making it 3 different sellerIDs I would be particularly wary of bidding big bucks on these sellers all with zero feedback.
Post by: ColoSwiss on March 04, 2016, 02:45:17 AM
Post by: pettydroid on March 04, 2016, 03:06:39 PM
In fall I tried to sell 2 Vics, created a separate account to keep the SAK related trade outside the account used also by other family members ;) therefore the account had zero feedback. Despite stating clearly that I'd mail to US and Europe only, I've got number of off-eBay requests from China and no bids. So I've closed the auctions.
I am therefore trying to get any info how bidders react to similar new account auctions.
Post by: sLaughterMed on March 04, 2016, 05:12:04 PM
Anything wrong with setting up the reserve? Just curious.People are wary of new sellers is all. No one wants to be scammed, and there is a fear (rightly so) of that happening. Posting lots of very clear pictures helps, as does writing a good description.
In fall I tried to sell 2 Vics, created a separate account to keep the SAK related trade outside the account used also by other family members ;) therefore the account had zero feedback. Despite stating clearly that I'd mail to US and Europe only, I've got number of off-eBay requests from China and no bids. So I've closed the auctions.
I am therefore trying to get any info how bidders react to similar new account auctions.
Post by: gregozedobe on March 04, 2016, 10:26:16 PM
Anything wrong with setting up the reserve? Just curious.People are wary of new sellers is all. No one wants to be scammed, and there is a fear (rightly so) of that happening. Posting lots of very clear pictures helps, as does writing a good description.
In fall I tried to sell 2 Vics, created a separate account to keep the SAK related trade outside the account used also by other family members ;) therefore the account had zero feedback. Despite stating clearly that I'd mail to US and Europe only, I've got number of off-eBay requests from China and no bids. So I've closed the auctions.
I am therefore trying to get any info how bidders react to similar new account auctions.
When I get around to selling on ebay I intend to start with some lower-priced, popular items to build up my positive feedback rating before offering anything expensive. That way bidders will be able to have more confidence in bidding higher amounts.
Post by: WoodsDuck on March 05, 2016, 12:01:08 AM
Post by: pettydroid on March 07, 2016, 03:00:45 PM
Post by: shibafu on March 07, 2016, 05:08:50 PM
People are wary of new sellers is all. No one wants to be scammed, and there is a fear (rightly so) of that happening. Posting lots of very clear pictures helps, as does writing a good description.
Another thing you can do to give buyers confidence is take a picture of the item alongside a hand-written note showing your ebay ID and the date. It proves that you really have the item and it's not just a scam listing re-using someone else's photos.
Post by: dmanuel on March 07, 2016, 11:58:42 PM
Huh. with two sellers, I feel like I can let it slide... but three distinct accounts, all with pictures staged in the same manner, seems suspicious. I suspect shenanigans will ensue....The middle 2 are actually the same listing, perhaps a copy/paste problem with the original URLs.
Damn it I cant read and I cant post but at least that means there were 3 distinct sellers :)
I think you may be currently having some arithmetic challenges as well - there are still only 2 distinct sellers :pok: ;)
Nope :) I make it 3 this was the link I missed
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Collector-Society-Farmer-Bronze-Alox-2005-Limited-Edition-1-out-125-/151998605360?hash=item2363d2a830:g:qfUAAOSwx-9W05IR
It is family members. The father (a member of Vic Collector Society) passed away and the children are selling his collection. Each of them seem to have inherited different knives.
Post by: sLaughterMed on March 08, 2016, 03:52:45 AM
Huh. Well thats just sad.Huh. with two sellers, I feel like I can let it slide... but three distinct accounts, all with pictures staged in the same manner, seems suspicious. I suspect shenanigans will ensue....The middle 2 are actually the same listing, perhaps a copy/paste problem with the original URLs.
Damn it I cant read and I cant post but at least that means there were 3 distinct sellers :)
I think you may be currently having some arithmetic challenges as well - there are still only 2 distinct sellers :pok: ;)
Nope :) I make it 3 this was the link I missed
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Collector-Society-Farmer-Bronze-Alox-2005-Limited-Edition-1-out-125-/151998605360?hash=item2363d2a830:g:qfUAAOSwx-9W05IR
It is family members. The father (a member of Vic Collector Society) passed away and the children are selling his collection. Each of them seem to have inherited different knives.
Post by: Corwyn on March 08, 2016, 07:35:19 AM
Old, Collectible, gorgeous knife, stamped Stainless only 30 Euros :facepalm:
http://olx.ro/oferta/briceag-vechi-de-colectie-superb-briceag-stantat-stainless-ID5NvzS.html#feaf363283
(http://img16.olx.ro/images_mercadorro/96194468_7_1000x700_briceag-vechi-de-colectie-superbbriceag-stantat-stainless-.jpg)
Post by: Pile Driver on March 12, 2016, 12:47:40 AM
I don't know much about the Stidham estate, but I would assume this was not part of it...
Post by: yud on March 12, 2016, 01:16:42 AM
Post by: ColoSwiss on March 12, 2016, 03:08:28 AM
Post by: Pile Driver on March 24, 2016, 09:47:06 PM
A non disclosure on this knife? Clearly modern elements and a hack job on the modern scales to accommodate the reamer. I Hope no one on this forum did this mod and tried to pass it off as something that it's not? They do list a replacement blade, looks more like 2 different SAK's combined; some old, some new.
Post by: sLaughterMed on March 24, 2016, 10:12:37 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-CLIMBER-Multi-Tool-Knife-84mm-3-Layer-Updated-Blade-PAT-/121932037720?hash=item1c63b73e58:g:888AAOSwyjBW8HZkDefinitely a hack job. I honestly wonder what this person was trying to achieve here?
A non disclosure on this knife? Clearly modern elements and a hack job on the modern scales to accommodate the reamer. I Hope no one on this forum did this mod and tried to pass it off as something that it's not? They do list a replacement blade, looks more like 2 different SAK's combined; some old, some new.
Post by: Pile Driver on March 24, 2016, 10:19:44 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-CLIMBER-Multi-Tool-Knife-84mm-3-Layer-Updated-Blade-PAT-/121932037720?hash=item1c63b73e58:g:888AAOSwyjBW8HZkDefinitely a hack job. I honestly wonder what this person was trying to achieve here?
A non disclosure on this knife? Clearly modern elements and a hack job on the modern scales to accommodate the reamer. I Hope no one on this forum did this mod and tried to pass it off as something that it's not? They do list a replacement blade, looks more like 2 different SAK's combined; some old, some new.
It's got a bidding history, that's a shame
Post by: GigaHz on March 24, 2016, 10:39:25 PM
Post by: ColoSwiss on March 24, 2016, 10:40:09 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Army-11-Multufunction-Knife-by-Victorinox-Used-/141933209443?hash=item210be0e763:g:w2YAAOSwll1WzfE1
Post by: ColoSwiss on March 24, 2016, 10:44:32 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-CLIMBER-Multi-Tool-Knife-84mm-3-Layer-Updated-Blade-PAT-/121932037720?hash=item1c63b73e58:g:888AAOSwyjBW8HZk
A non disclosure on this knife? Clearly modern elements and a hack job on the modern scales to accommodate the reamer. I Hope no one on this forum did this mod and tried to pass it off as something that it's not? They do list a replacement blade, looks more like 2 different SAK's combined; some old, some new.
If the workmanship was a bit better it might be worth having as a custom mod.
Post by: GigaHz on March 27, 2016, 02:21:13 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-GOLFER-10-Tool-Officer-Suisse-Unused-/201531955459?hash=item2eec3d9903:g:9TsAAOSwv-NWT74L
Post by: ColoSwiss on April 02, 2016, 02:15:01 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Army-Knife-Craftsman-Red-Victorinox-53721-With-Box-/262364611830?hash=item3d162644f6:g:-WwAAOSwS7hW~ru1
Post by: yud on April 02, 2016, 02:25:30 AM
But hay at least it has a real box
Post by: jalind on April 03, 2016, 12:41:19 AM
Gee pick a story is it a craftsman or a Swisschamp :facepalm:
But hay at least it has a real box
Unfortunately the box is incomplete. It's missing the thin plastic liner vacuum formed in the silhouette shape of the knife, in which the knife would be placed for shipping and store display. Oh, but wait, that knife wouldn't fit in it! :o
Post by: ReamerPunch on April 03, 2016, 03:52:54 AM
Wenger Giant for $4,995.
Maybe get it and disassemble it for parts? :think:
Post by: Thunderpants on April 03, 2016, 08:57:18 AM
Soon as I sell my house.
Post by: GigaHz on April 07, 2016, 12:08:36 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Switzerland-15-Tool-Swiss-Army-Knife-Translucent-Blue-Lot-15/201556553221?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D35954%26meid%3D99d981a2edc74b8ea5bc05b5e35455cf%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D252346552120
Post by: zoidberg on April 07, 2016, 12:10:19 AM
Post by: ColoSwiss on April 15, 2016, 09:05:57 PM
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4712.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xwenger+lancelot.TRS0&_nkw=wenger+lancelot&_sacat=0
Post by: GigaHz on April 15, 2016, 09:10:28 PM
Post by: zoidberg on April 17, 2016, 12:44:19 PM
Post by: twiliter on April 18, 2016, 03:16:08 AM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Switzerland-15-Tool-Swiss-Army-Knife-Translucent-Blue-Lot-15/201556553221?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D35954%26meid%3D99d981a2edc74b8ea5bc05b5e35455cf%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D252346552120
Thought that was ok for a lot of 15, but then I saw it was only one. :facepalm:
Post by: ReamerPunch on April 18, 2016, 01:57:06 PM
Half a Wingman for twice the price! :tu:
Post by: Huntsman on April 19, 2016, 12:42:41 AM
A lot of wasted empty space??
When guys here have done such a mod I think they have filled up the space with other tools??
Post by: WoodsDuck on April 19, 2016, 01:43:23 AM
What's where the plier head used to be?
A lot of wasted empty space??
When guys here have done such a mod I think they have filled up the space with other tools??
That's the "one of a kind" part. ;)
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on April 19, 2016, 01:49:07 AM
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Post by: sLaughterMed on April 19, 2016, 01:52:05 AM
Post by: jaydar on April 19, 2016, 12:57:43 PM
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/GJEAAOSwd3dXFdK2/s-l1600.jpg)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-army-knife-Vintage-Extremely-Rare-100mm-1st-mate-peasant-/252360698602?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276
Post by: ReamerPunch on April 19, 2016, 01:03:36 PM
What's where the plier head used to be?
A lot of wasted empty space??
When guys here have done such a mod I think they have filled up the space with other tools??
The empty space is there to allow you to easily add other tools you want and customize it to perfection.
You don't see "available space" featured on other customs. Nice touch. :tu:
Post by: ReamerPunch on April 19, 2016, 01:04:26 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Modified-Leatherman-Folding-Knife-One-Of-A-Kind-Rare-/121945827293?hash=item1c6489a7dd:g:aB4AAOSwzgRW15E7
Half a Wingman for twice the price! :tu:
I wonder if he's actually selling the other half... :think:
Post by: nsa-x-file on April 19, 2016, 02:40:01 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-special-run-limited-edition-2012-only-50-pieces-made-/322079874807
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-special-run-limited-edition-2013-only-50-pieces-made-/322079874511
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-special-run-limited-edition-2013-Only-50-pieces-made-/322079874044
Post by: GigaHz on April 19, 2016, 02:42:16 PM
Post by: GigaHz on April 19, 2016, 06:53:30 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AAA-SWISS-Victorinox-knife-Victoria-Vintage-RARE-/222091281000?hash=item33b5ac0268:g:bIUAAOSwiYFXFa2l
Post by: yud on April 20, 2016, 12:54:12 AM
http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/2810069/
Post by: tjfarrington2000 on April 20, 2016, 05:30:57 AM
Nice knife but maybe a bit of a strong priceYa think?!
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/GJEAAOSwd3dXFdK2/s-l1600.jpg)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-army-knife-Vintage-Extremely-Rare-100mm-1st-mate-peasant-/252360698602?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-army-knife-Vintage-Extremely-Rare-100mm-1st-mate-peasant-/252360698602?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276)
Post by: SAK Guy on April 24, 2016, 07:31:15 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wenger-Lancelot-Dynasty-V-S-Series-16632-RARE-Circa-1993-SAK-Swiss-Army-Knife-/262399802343?hash=item3d183f3be7:g:XBcAAOSw~oFXEGtR
Post by: SteveC on April 24, 2016, 08:11:03 PM
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wenger-Lancelot-Dynasty-V-S-Series-16632-RARE-Circa-1993-SAK-Swiss-Army-Knife-/262399802343?hash=item3d183f3be7:g:XBcAAOSw~oFXEGtR
I just sent him an offer of $20 :multi:
Post by: SAK Guy on April 24, 2016, 08:19:11 PM
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wenger-Lancelot-Dynasty-V-S-Series-16632-RARE-Circa-1993-SAK-Swiss-Army-Knife-/262399802343?hash=item3d183f3be7:g:XBcAAOSw~oFXEGtR
I just sent him an offer of $20 :multi:
If you get it I want visitation rights! :D
Post by: WoodsDuck on April 25, 2016, 03:05:39 AM
Post by: ljnoble on April 25, 2016, 08:13:54 AM
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=321981161458&alt=web
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160425/edd6577266bb32787db81a7b7463a7c6.jpg)
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Post by: ReamerPunch on April 25, 2016, 08:30:19 AM
Ahh yeh, seams fair....
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=321981161458&alt=web
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160425/edd6577266bb32787db81a7b7463a7c6.jpg)
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:o AU $1571.73 :o
(http://i.imgur.com/TnQRX6v.gif)
Post by: Thunderpants on April 25, 2016, 08:37:48 AM
Not that I would encourage anyone to hit "Buy now!" on that Excelsior, however!
Post by: yud on April 25, 2016, 04:11:27 PM
Post by: ljnoble on April 25, 2016, 11:17:20 PM
Must be a typo, cos Seitz Kreuznach seems like a fairly reasonable seller. I've bought several odds and ends from them over the years.I agree haha just got 2 pioneer x from them very cheep
Not that I would encourage anyone to hit "Buy now!" on that Excelsior, however!
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Post by: SAK Guy on April 30, 2016, 03:22:06 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/262399802343
Was 3899.00 :facepalm:
Post by: Thunderpants on May 13, 2016, 08:24:18 AM
This could be your next SAK! Why spend 25 Euros on a Victorinox Rucksack when for just 75 you could be the proud owner of this "Vintage" "Hunter"? You know it makes sense, etc...
81 euros including postage. I don't know why they bother.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/VICTORINOX-Messer-Taschenmesser-Hunter-Vintage-4347-/291712569388?hash=item43eb6c902c:g:JOsAAOSwAuNW7BD9
Post by: WoodsDuck on May 13, 2016, 08:47:03 AM
Drunk? Too much money? Don't know the difference between a Rucksack and a Hunter?
This could be your next SAK! Why spend 25 Euros on a Victorinox Rucksack when for just 75 you could be the proud owner of this "Vintage" "Hunter"? You know it makes sense, etc...
81 euros including postage. I don't know why they bother.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/VICTORINOX-Messer-Taschenmesser-Hunter-Vintage-4347-/291712569388?hash=item43eb6c902c:g:JOsAAOSwAuNW7BD9
I just recently sent a smartass message to a seller who had a Rough Rider knife listed as vintage, and claiming it came from an antique shop.
Perhaps "vintage" has some secondary meaning I'm not aware of...
Post by: GigaHz on May 20, 2016, 05:09:51 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1950s-60s-Vintage-Swiss-Army-Pocket-Knife-/252396859407?hash=item3ac406700f:g:ZjYAAOSwbPxXPyZ9
Post by: SAK Guy on May 20, 2016, 07:25:14 PM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1950s-60s-Vintage-Swiss-Army-Pocket-Knife-/252396859407?hash=item3ac406700f:g:ZjYAAOSwbPxXPyZ9
:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
Post by: nsa-x-file on May 26, 2016, 12:30:51 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Victorinox-Silver-Cross-Farmer-Ted-Nugent-Very-Good-Alox-with-Sheath/141989646203?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D36795%26meid%3Da9ed114335eb4194bafea10b8d714464%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D9%26sd%3D391450384967
Post by: SAK Guy on May 26, 2016, 02:59:35 PM
::)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Victorinox-Silver-Cross-Farmer-Ted-Nugent-Very-Good-Alox-with-Sheath/141989646203?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D36795%26meid%3Da9ed114335eb4194bafea10b8d714464%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D9%26sd%3D391450384967
Geeze, it's not even a new one..... :facepalm:
Post by: Blade runner on May 29, 2016, 02:31:57 PM
Victorinox box, not the knife😡
Post by: GigaHz on May 29, 2016, 02:33:50 PM
Post by: red_rider_1979 on May 29, 2016, 02:46:18 PM
Sapphire blue Midnite minichamp --- $60 bnib
Silvertech Midnite manager --- $40 bnib
Silvertech signature lite --- $30 bnib
Red Vic @ work USB 4gb --- $40 bnib
Red Vic @ work USB 8gb --- $50 bnib
Total cost of 5 new SAKs at $220
And those listed here are used :think: :think: :think:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Qty-5-Victorinox-Midnite-MiniChamp-Manager-Signature-Lite-8GB-4GB-USB-/131825063680?nav=WATCHING_ENDED
Post by: GigaHz on May 29, 2016, 02:49:34 PM
Post by: red_rider_1979 on May 29, 2016, 02:49:52 PM
What is that? The tools look Vic.
My sentiments exactly. If not for the blade stamp and the weird shield on the cellidor, I would have bidded on it too
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 31, 2016, 01:32:13 AM
What is that? The tools look Vic.
My sentiments exactly. If not for the blade stamp and the weird shield on the cellidor, I would have bidded on it too
Looks like an old Spanish Aitor. In more recent times that logo is a common Chinese ripe-off.
Post by: SAK Guy on June 22, 2016, 12:58:20 AM
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000LGNDC0/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=all&qid=1466548220&sr=8-6
Post by: SAK Guy on June 27, 2016, 02:47:08 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-BSA-Boy-Scout-Pioneer-Red-Alox-Knife-/142027640207?hash=item211181cd8f:g:O2sAAOSwGIRXYw8O
Post by: Shalom on June 27, 2016, 02:56:23 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on June 27, 2016, 03:19:23 PM
Some Boy Scouts did very well in life. Always Prepared , you know. I'm sure it will sell quickly.
Mine was used and at $64 was a real bargain! :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: cody6268 on June 27, 2016, 11:20:37 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-VICTORINOX-HARVESTER-BUGNARD-ALOX-YELLOW-New-in-box-/141956560686?hash=item210d45372e:g:cM8AAOSw-RRXDUzL
Post by: jaydar on June 28, 2016, 04:43:56 PM
https://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/militaer-schweiz/militaer-messer/altes-sackmesser-elsener-switzerland/v/an836032266/?utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=lf_a&utm_campaign=ric_ret_de
(https://pics.ricardostatic.ch/2_836032266_1800/militaer-schweiz/altes-sackmesser-elsener-switzerland.jpg)
Post by: Etherealicer on June 28, 2016, 05:30:18 PM
This seems pricey for a baker knife with a bent tip ... it is an old one but still ......Can you explain how those biddings went?
https://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/militaer-schweiz/militaer-messer/altes-sackmesser-elsener-switzerland/v/an836032266/?utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=lf_a&utm_campaign=ric_ret_de
(https://pics.ricardostatic.ch/2_836032266_1800/militaer-schweiz/altes-sackmesser-elsener-switzerland.jpg)
There are always two guys with the same offer :think:
Also, with those price steps, me thinks someone is trying to drive the price up...
Post by: m47mu74nt on June 28, 2016, 06:13:20 PM
Mine was used and at $64 was a real bargain! :ahhh :ahhh
mine isn't a BSA, but i got it for a lot less than that (and brand new) :whistle:
Post by: SAK Guy on June 28, 2016, 06:47:19 PM
Mine was used and at $64 was a real bargain! :ahhh :ahhh
mine isn't a BSA, but i got it for a lot less than that (and brand new) :whistle:
:cheers: :cheers:
Yeah, that scale imprint is the extra booster stage that puts the prices in orbit.. :facepalm:
Post by: m47mu74nt on June 28, 2016, 06:55:44 PM
:cheers: :cheers:
Yeah, that scale imprint is the extra booster stage that puts the prices in orbit.. :facepalm:
Maybe NASA should use that to save some fuel :angel:
Post by: jaydar on June 28, 2016, 10:37:26 PM
This seems pricey for a baker knife with a bent tip ... it is an old one but still ......Can you explain how those biddings went?
https://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/militaer-schweiz/militaer-messer/altes-sackmesser-elsener-switzerland/v/an836032266/?utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=lf_a&utm_campaign=ric_ret_de
(https://pics.ricardostatic.ch/2_836032266_1800/militaer-schweiz/altes-sackmesser-elsener-switzerland.jpg)
There are always two guys with the same offer :think:
Also, with those price steps, me thinks someone is trying to drive the price up...
It looks not unreasonable the current winner has put a huge initial bid in and the other has jumped it a few times the other guy seems to be bidding in a more Ricardo standard style :)
If you bid below the current max it shows the same amount for both bids (but the first bid always takes priority)
Post by: Etherealicer on June 29, 2016, 04:11:32 PM
Thanks, not a Ricardo / Ebay user here (obviously)This seems pricey for a baker knife with a bent tip ... it is an old one but still ......Can you explain how those biddings went?
https://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/militaer-schweiz/militaer-messer/altes-sackmesser-elsener-switzerland/v/an836032266/?utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=lf_a&utm_campaign=ric_ret_de
(https://pics.ricardostatic.ch/2_836032266_1800/militaer-schweiz/altes-sackmesser-elsener-switzerland.jpg)
There are always two guys with the same offer :think:
Also, with those price steps, me thinks someone is trying to drive the price up...
It looks not unreasonable the current winner has put a huge initial bid in and the other has jumped it a few times the other guy seems to be bidding in a more Ricardo standard style :)
If you bid below the current max it shows the same amount for both bids (but the first bid always takes priority)
Post by: LeaF on July 01, 2016, 10:21:04 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/112039501002
Post by: AlephZero on July 01, 2016, 12:11:59 PM
Just $690 for limited "Alox" ;)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/112039501002
Ah, its the brand new wooden alox...
:facepalm:
Post by: cody6268 on July 02, 2016, 03:34:47 AM
Seller admits that it might even be a modern KA-BAR, which I'm certain it is (never saw an actual issue MK II Fighting Knife with that "USMC" Sheath, nor did I see one with "USMC" anywhere on the knife itself, only "US" or "USN MKII"), yet they charge more than 3 times what a new Ka-Bar USN MKII is. Looks obviously used, and the sheath repaired This is what I tell people is the other end of uneducated sellers--they charge stupid money because they think its old and worth something, without even bothering to research.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USMC-BLUED-BLADE-KA-BAR-FIGHTING-KNIFE-OLEAN-N-Y-MINT/311518792058?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D0%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37182%26meid%3D755c234134534a338bc6404411c4c255%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D282073006330
Post by: WoodsDuck on July 02, 2016, 04:30:02 AM
Not Vic, but the price is so ridiculously high and the seller so clueless I had to post it here.
Seller admits that it might even be a modern KA-BAR, which I'm certain it is (never saw an actual issue MK II Fighting Knife with that "USMC" Sheath, nor did I see one with "USMC" anywhere on the knife itself, only "US" or "USN MKII"), yet they charge more than 3 times what a new Ka-Bar USN MKII is. Looks obviously used, and the sheath repaired This is what I tell people is the other end of uneducated sellers--they charge stupid money because they think its old and worth something, without even bothering to research.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USMC-BLUED-BLADE-KA-BAR-FIGHTING-KNIFE-OLEAN-N-Y-MINT/311518792058?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D0%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37182%26meid%3D755c234134534a338bc6404411c4c255%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D282073006330
"Obviously used" is right. You can see how dull it is in the photos. And that sheath is rough. Not to mention the foolish, dishonest inclusion of the word "mint" in the listing.
Post by: cody6268 on July 04, 2016, 01:19:48 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1972-Victorinox-Original-Swiss-Army-Officers-Knife-Excellent-14-functio-/201615854586?hash=item2ef13dcbfa:g:42MAAOSw-KFXeAYP
Post by: SAK Guy on July 04, 2016, 03:23:53 AM
Er, in 1972 the hook was 20 years off. And, most backside tools didn't get introduced until the SwissChamp. This seller is completely clueless about this Ranger:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1972-Victorinox-Original-Swiss-Army-Officers-Knife-Excellent-14-functio-/201615854586?hash=item2ef13dcbfa:g:42MAAOSw-KFXeAYP
+1
Post by: AlephZero on July 04, 2016, 10:56:58 AM
Er, in 1972 the hook was 20 years off. And, most backside tools didn't get introduced until the SwissChamp. This seller is completely clueless about this Ranger:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1972-Victorinox-Original-Swiss-Army-Officers-Knife-Excellent-14-functio-/201615854586?hash=item2ef13dcbfa:g:42MAAOSw-KFXeAYP
+1
+ :facepalm:
Post by: GigaHz on July 07, 2016, 10:35:31 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-2-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knives-9-Tool-Knife-amp-11-Tool-Knife-Lot-6-/172266760245?hash=item281be62835:g:jZ8AAOSwkl5Xfqb7
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-9-Tool-Swiss-Army-Knife-Red-Lot-18-/172266761947?hash=item281be62edb:g:VZUAAOSwbYZXfqeA
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-2-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knives-9-Tool-Knife-amp-6-Tool-Knife-Lot-10-/182198390249?hash=item2a6bdecde9:g:UNQAAOSwbYZXfp~a
Post by: AlephZero on July 08, 2016, 09:53:14 AM
:ahhh Are they forgetting to change the price?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-2-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knives-9-Tool-Knife-amp-11-Tool-Knife-Lot-6-/172266760245?hash=item281be62835:g:jZ8AAOSwkl5Xfqb7
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-9-Tool-Swiss-Army-Knife-Red-Lot-18-/172266761947?hash=item281be62edb:g:VZUAAOSwbYZXfqeA
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-2-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knives-9-Tool-Knife-amp-6-Tool-Knife-Lot-10-/182198390249?hash=item2a6bdecde9:g:UNQAAOSwbYZXfp~a
Those are now saying they were removed because of an error in the listing, I bet that's exactly what was going on in there :tu:
Post by: m47mu74nt on July 09, 2016, 05:40:47 PM
Post by: cody6268 on July 17, 2016, 08:44:29 PM
It's obviously what's left of an old knife someone dropped. It's not still in the forge block, that's what's left of the handle. They want $49 for what is literally a big hunk of rust.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Primitive-Bowie-Stlye-Knive-Blade-still-in-Forge-Block-/272084832287?hash=item3f5985101f:g:~FgAAOSwbqpT1tyt
Post by: Tomcat_81 on July 17, 2016, 10:52:37 PM
Judging from the thickness of the material, the angle of the torn edges and the small grooves on the convex side I'd say it was an artillery grenade.
You can find these letter-openers on fleamarkets for about 20€, but then they're not as rusty as this :oops:
Post by: AlephZero on July 21, 2016, 12:35:52 PM
Now, it may just be me, but $199.99 for a Tinker sounds a lil excessive ???
Post by: WoodsDuck on July 21, 2016, 02:22:11 PM
Post by: ColoSwiss on July 21, 2016, 05:07:59 PM
Do any of you guys ever send messages to these sellers and tell them how stupid they look?
There's an old saying about not getting involved in a pissin' contest with a skunk.
Post by: WoodsDuck on July 21, 2016, 05:33:27 PM
Do any of you guys ever send messages to these sellers and tell them how stupid they look?
There's an old saying about not getting involved in a pissin' contest with a skunk.
I know, it's probably an utter waste of time. But sometimes I wish I could reach through the computer and just shake these people until their brains got unscrambled.
I'm not advocating the harassment of online sellers, just venting a bit of my annoyance :crash:
Post by: shibafu on July 21, 2016, 06:30:18 PM
Do any of you guys ever send messages to these sellers and tell them how stupid they look?
There's an old saying about not getting involved in a pissin' contest with a skunk.
Or as the Bible says, "Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him."
Of course it does then exactly contradict itself on the very next line by telling you to "Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit." But if religious texts were easy to interpret, we wouldn't need priests would we :angel:
Post by: GigaHz on July 21, 2016, 11:14:17 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-VICTOINOX-Swiss-Army-Knife-Silver-ALOX-Knife-MINT-Punch-4-Blade-/152175144661?hash=item236e586ed5:g:1IcAAOSwepJXbFWZ
Post by: Huntsman on July 22, 2016, 12:38:46 AM
Do any of you guys ever send messages to these sellers and tell them how stupid they look?
Yes I do - It annoys me and I can't stop myself sometimes!!
I am always very polite and uncontentious - but just point out the facts - and sometimes my view of a realistic price :D
Varying responses...
- Sometimes they thank you and claim ignorance, but often leave the item there at the same price
- One guy once claimed ignorance, but said something like, but I just see what I can get!! (At least he's honest!!)
- Sometimes ignored
- Once a really crappy beaten up oversharpened, mangled regular 20 year old SAK was described as something like a 'rare, beautiful, vintage collectors piece' - (We've all seen that right?) It was laughable - My wording was a little more pointed in that email - The seller responded very nicely saying she had not seen the item, and had just bought it from a picker in good faith and listed based on his deccription. She said she would take it down - which she did ! Wow! :tu: Respect!!
- Sometimes you get the 'This seller does not accept queries' message from ebay - To which I think - I know why!! >:(
To be honest I have never had a rude or 'don't interfere' response!! Which I kinda expect!!
Post by: cody6268 on September 04, 2016, 03:24:48 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-SHEFFIELD-FOLDING-PRUNING-KNIFE-STAINLESS-BLADE-WOOD-HANDLE-/322239652506?hash=item4b06fae29a:g:3W8AAOSwHoFXvnes
Post by: JamesJ on September 05, 2016, 06:55:11 AM
At least shipping is free
Post by: Shalom on September 05, 2016, 08:21:31 AM
Post by: Thales of Miletus on September 05, 2016, 06:52:47 PM
I got a huge kick out of the description: shows some minor wear.
Post by: m47mu74nt on September 16, 2016, 05:20:35 PM
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on September 30, 2016, 10:16:57 PM
Post by: jaydar on September 30, 2016, 10:31:37 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/282201206688 :facepalm:
Oh that is rotten but the price is .... optimistic
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on September 30, 2016, 10:37:18 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/282201206688 :facepalm:
Oh that is rotten but the price is .... optimistic
I see what you mean. It's so overpriced that, even if it was genuine, no-one would buy it.
Post by: AlephZero on October 01, 2016, 09:44:13 AM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/282201206688 :facepalm:
Oh that is rotten but the price is .... optimistic
I see what you mean. It's so overpriced that, even if it was genuine, no-one would buy it.
Kinda funny how you develop a sense to spot the fakes after a while... Though this one just looks wrong on the spot :D
Wonder though if this is the same ChinaChamp type that was posted here sometime earlier...
Post by: cody6268 on October 02, 2016, 09:56:37 PM
http://www.maintainer.com/sales/my-maintainer/maintainer-merchandise/
Post by: cody6268 on October 14, 2016, 01:27:02 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNUSED-VINTAGE-CAMILLUS-NEW-YORK-USA-C1972-PRUNER-KNIFE-BUY-IT-NOW-OR-OFFER-/252412839370?hash=item3ac4fa45ca:g:I40AAOSwOVpXUflt
Post by: cali-SAK-attack on October 14, 2016, 01:46:44 AM
as he clicked all the correct USED boxes in the SELLER DESCRIPTION area when you list an item.
Item condition:Used
(Then again lower)
Used: An item that has been used previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of.....BLAH BLAH BLAH :D :tu:
Yeah I agree priced a Lil high, Maybe he is fishin a lil then relist for a lower more reasonable price???
BUT......He does have the BEST OFFER , so maybe he would take a crazy low price.................... Who knows ..lololol ITS EBAY!!! :rofl: :think: :cheers:
Post by: WoodsDuck on October 16, 2016, 08:08:11 PM
Post by: Mechanickal on October 16, 2016, 09:51:29 PM
http://m.benl.ebay.be/itm/COUTEAU-SUISSE-NEUF-MULTIFONCTION-INOXYDABLE-POCHE-VICTORINOX-11-FONCTIONS-CANIF-/272384975287?nav=SEARCH
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on October 17, 2016, 08:31:25 PM
:facepalm:
Post by: Mechanickal on October 17, 2016, 09:06:22 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/191999215167"Victorinox swiss army tool is a hard working tool with swiss quality built in it"
:facepalm:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Returns not accepted?? Why??!
:sarcasm:
Post by: jalind on October 17, 2016, 09:17:28 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/191999215167Seller doesn't accept returns but you are protected by ePrey's money back guarantee if it's not as described in the listing.
:facepalm:
:facepalm:
Post by: Huntsman on October 18, 2016, 01:59:09 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1PC-Titanium-Pocket-EDC-Survival-Tool-Mini-Bottle-Opener-Keychain-Screwdriver/141965405042?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D37115%26meid%3Ddd0b98d0ec374f2a819a8cb418d37cac%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D16%26sd%3D191999215167
Probably not very effective - and impossible to use without the key ring attached
But "EDC survival tool" :rofl: :rofl:
Not sure how that will help you survive in an emergency - Or how you could use it as a screwdriver !! :o
Unless opening a bottle of beer is essential for your survival ;) - I guess :)
Post by: WoodsDuck on October 18, 2016, 02:07:06 AM
Nice cute bottle opener
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1PC-Titanium-Pocket-EDC-Survival-Tool-Mini-Bottle-Opener-Keychain-Screwdriver/141965405042?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D37115%26meid%3Ddd0b98d0ec374f2a819a8cb418d37cac%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D16%26sd%3D191999215167
Probably not very effective - and impossible to use without the key ring attached
But "EDC survival tool" :rofl: :rofl:
Not sure how that will help you survive in an emergency - Or how you could use it as a screwdriver !! :o
Unless opening a bottle of beer is essential for your survival ;) - I guess :)
Some days, man... Some days. :D
Post by: AlephZero on October 18, 2016, 11:20:22 AM
Nice cute bottle opener
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1PC-Titanium-Pocket-EDC-Survival-Tool-Mini-Bottle-Opener-Keychain-Screwdriver/141965405042?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D37115%26meid%3Ddd0b98d0ec374f2a819a8cb418d37cac%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D16%26sd%3D191999215167
Probably not very effective - and impossible to use without the key ring attached
But "EDC survival tool" :rofl: :rofl:
Not sure how that will help you survive in an emergency - Or how you could use it as a screwdriver !! :o
Unless opening a bottle of beer is essential for your survival ;) - I guess :)
Some days, man... Some days. :D
Amen brother! :cheers:
:D
Post by: Thunderpants on October 19, 2016, 09:52:03 AM
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Sammler-Wenger-Strellson-Taschenmesser-swiss-cross-Kette-RAR-Schweizer-Selten-/222286096931?hash=item33c148aa23:g:hk8AAOSwNRdYBnjd
Post by: Mechanickal on October 19, 2016, 08:05:30 PM
An old Wenger, equivalent to the Vic Bantam, for a very reasonable 60 euros...Maybe the swiss cross on the corkscrew side makes it one with a rare scale?
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Sammler-Wenger-Strellson-Taschenmesser-swiss-cross-Kette-RAR-Schweizer-Selten-/222286096931?hash=item33c148aa23:g:hk8AAOSwNRdYBnjd
atleast I hope so...
Post by: Huntsman on October 20, 2016, 03:39:16 AM
Some days, man... Some days. :DToo true :D ;)
Maybe the Swiss cross on the corkscrew side makes it one with a rare scale?I doubt it .... ??? ..... Just a regular corporate logo'd SAK I'd say!!
At least I hope so...
I looked Strellson up and they are a Swiss Men's clothing manufacturer
More like another ebay seller chancing it - I'd say - And most likely the SAK was given away for free initially !!
Post by: jalind on October 20, 2016, 06:43:14 AM
An old Wenger, equivalent to the Vic Bantam, for a very reasonable 60 euros...Maybe the swiss cross on the corkscrew side makes it one with a rare scale?
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Sa...48aa23:g:hk8AAOSwNRdYBnjd (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Sammler-Wenger-Strellson-Taschenmesser-swiss-cross-Kette-RAR-Schweizer-Selten-/222286096931?hash=item33c148aa23:g:hk8AAOSwNRdYBnjd)
atleast I hope so...
Nope - it's the corporate logo for Strellson, the largest Swiss menswear company.
https://strellson.com/de/de/
On some Victorinox made for corporate logos and advertising, the Vic shield is on the back side to allow the company buying them to put their logos and marketing on the front side. In other cases, there isn't a Vic shield on either side. I've got at least one with the Vic shield on the back and the logo and name of the company that handed them out on the front side. I've got others with no Vic logo, and when I got the black scales for two of the four the Apprentice I fabricated, they were "sterile" scales without the Vic logo intended for advertising and marketing imprinting.
In order to be rare, the knife being marked with Sterllson's name and logo (for marketing) would have to be not only rare, but somehow considered extremely valuable. It might be uncommon but it's hard for me to imagine how the Strellson logo might make it high value. Hope this helps some about the Vic and Wenger knives bought and used by companies for marketing.
John
Post by: Thunderpants on October 20, 2016, 11:54:59 AM
I bought a much nicer Wenger with scissors and saw (basically a Huntsman) with the Strellson branding all over it for 15 Euros a year or two ago, brand new in a shiny tin. So I am pretty sure the Strellson logo doesn't make a cheap & cheerful pocketknife worth more than a brand new Victorinox Workchamp.
Post by: jalind on October 20, 2016, 12:30:13 PM
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/New%20Arrivals/Wenger%20Commander%20Loctite.jpg)
With Loctite and Permatex on the scales, you can be guaranteed they will never, ever fall off, no matter what you do to the knife!! That feature must dramatically increase its value.
John
:D
These are actually quite nice, albeit sans T&T, Wenger's version of the Victorinox Sportsman.
Post by: Thunderpants on October 28, 2016, 12:16:02 AM
These tourist Spartans (depicting various cities or sites) hover around the 20 euro mark, but this one is supposedly worth 80 bucks when you include shipping.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-Spartan-Dresden-Edition-altes-Taschenmesser-Sammlung-Konvolut-rar-/371774491598?hash=item568f7c8bce:g:laQAAOSwwpdW7oW1
Post by: jalind on November 05, 2016, 06:43:45 PM
http://r.ebay.com/J6twOt
A flayed Wenger Esquire
John
(who might start flaying all his extra SAKs and auctioning them)
Post by: Don Pablo on November 06, 2016, 02:46:21 PM
Post by: cali-SAK-attack on November 07, 2016, 12:23:41 AM
99 cents is not bad for that actually. I know that if I saw that at a car boot sale, I would buy it. :pok:
+1 :D
Post by: T14 on November 07, 2016, 12:50:51 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-rare-SwissFlame-used-/201706532086?hash=item2ef6a56cf6:g:hjAAAOSwUEVYCvLa
I will be curious to see if it ends up needing to get relisted.
-Tom
Post by: T14 on November 07, 2016, 02:49:11 PM
6 hours and change left on this swissflame model and not a single bidder yet :pok: I'd be tempted to have a go if the starting bid price was half of what the seller wants.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-rare-SwissFlame-used-/201706532086?hash=item2ef6a56cf6:g:hjAAAOSwUEVYCvLa
I will be curious to see if it ends up needing to get relisted.
-Tom
relisted. Ha!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201711789449?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Post by: Ron Who on November 07, 2016, 05:12:18 PM
Post by: T14 on November 07, 2016, 05:54:57 PM
I paid about E 42 for a NIB.
Good on ya. I'd defo pick one up at that price :dd:
Post by: BerkshireHunter on November 22, 2016, 02:49:02 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-2010-DAMASCUS-LIMITED-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-VERY-RARE-WORLDW-FREE-SHIPPIN-/322333243065?hash=item4b0c8ef6b9:g:qKQAAOSwXeJYL~9J
Post by: GigaHz on November 22, 2016, 03:31:41 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-2010-Limited-Edition-Damascus-Pioneer-Black-Anodized-ALOX-Scales-/142186711271?hash=item211afd08e7:g:AegAAOSwo4pYM6hB
Post by: Huntsman on November 22, 2016, 03:44:28 AM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-2010-Limited-Edition-Damascus-Pioneer-Black-Anodized-ALOX-Scales-/142186711271?hash=item211afd08e7:g:AegAAOSwo4pYM6hB
Five grand for a Damascus Pioneer that is dirty, has paint chips, a bit of rust - and maybe no box/paperwork etc (at least no pics)
He is having a larf !!
Bookmark this and see if it sells !! I truly hope it does not! Makes me seethe :rant:
Post by: Obi1shinobee on November 22, 2016, 04:03:36 AM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-2010-Limited-Edition-Damascus-Pioneer-Black-Anodized-ALOX-Scales-/142186711271?hash=item211afd08e7:g:AegAAOSwo4pYM6hB
Five grand for a Damascus Pioneer that is dirty, has paint chips, a bit of rust - and maybe no box/paperwork etc (at least no pics)
He is having a larf !!
Bookmark this and see if it sells !! I truly hope it does not! Makes me seethe :rant:
$5000? hahaha wait into i put 2x damascus steel and Titanium scale .. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 22, 2016, 04:23:40 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOP-RARE-NEW-RICHARD-MILLE-VICTORINOX-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-LIMITED-VIP-COLLECTABLE/112211569186?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38530%26meid%3Dd8efba96c389499bb9c3acc100df566f%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D142186711271
Post by: Mechanickal on November 22, 2016, 07:45:31 AM
Not $5000 crazy, but still ridiculous.It's a watch company, everything with it's name on it costs way more then the regular item.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOP-RARE-NEW-RICHARD-MILLE-VICTORINOX-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-LIMITED-VIP-COLLECTABLE/112211569186?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38530%26meid%3Dd8efba96c389499bb9c3acc100df566f%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D142186711271
it's like that for all high end watch brands.
If it wasn't, I'd be owning an "Omega" SAK already...
Post by: jalind on November 22, 2016, 10:52:15 AM
Not $5000 crazy, but still ridiculous.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/T...t%3D8%26sd%3D142186711271 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOP-RARE-NEW-RICHARD-MILLE-VICTORINOX-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-LIMITED-VIP-COLLECTABLE/112211569186?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38530%26meid%3Dd8efba96c389499bb9c3acc100df566f%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D142186711271)
The watches are hand made, including all the component parts, with meticulous micro finishing work, and they're quite complex mechanically. Some of the cost isn't just the fabrication, it's the unique one-off design of the mechanical works. Don't underestimate the level of effort that requires. The branding then multiplies those costs to nearly another order of magnitude compared to the cost of actually designing and fabricating it. They are uniquely one-of-a-kind, extremely labor intensive to design and produce, and that can command a premium. There's no leveraging on the marginal cost of replication (i.e., the cost of making the second one once you've designed and made the first one). Nevertheless, the price for the watches is still paying quite a bit for the branding.
OTOH, a SAK imprinted with the same branding doesn't cost hardly any more to make than the same SAK without the branding. It's merely the cost of imprinting it, as with any corporate marketing and advertising SAK. By comparison, the Porsche Design Wenger were unique with special scales which made them unique, justifying a portion of the higher price. This SAK, however, is simply imprinted. I could get a truckload of Tinker or Spartan, imprint them with this, have some fancy presentation packaging made in China or Viet Nam, and then sell them for 10x what the non-imprinted one would sell for? It's one hell of a price for a hood ornament. I wonder how many counterfeits there are (or will be)! Sooooo easy to make!! With real SAKs too!!!
John
[who thinks he might have a lucrative career in the offing]
Post by: jalind on November 22, 2016, 11:09:43 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152327447647
Take a very, very close look at the (deliberately??) blurry photos! No tool deployment either. I wonder why!! Note the shipping cost and the seller takes no returns.
John
Post by: Mechanickal on November 22, 2016, 11:19:52 AM
Maybe even crazier than the Richard Mille SAK . . . this "Malcolm in the Middle" knife!What's with that corkscrew?!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152327447647 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/152327447647)
Take a very, very close look at the (deliberately??) blurry photos! No tool deployment either. I wonder why!! Note the shipping cost and the seller takes no returns.
John
Oh, and make sure you imprint me an Omega one! Naturaly at normal expenses...
Post by: shibafu on November 22, 2016, 11:26:47 AM
Maybe even crazier than the Richard Mille SAK . . . this "Malcolm in the Middle" knife!What's with that corkscrew?!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152327447647 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/152327447647)
Take a very, very close look at the (deliberately??) blurry photos! No tool deployment either. I wonder why!! Note the shipping cost and the seller takes no returns.
John
That's got to be the worst Chinese SAK copy I've ever seen. Not worth $0.25 never mind $250.
Post by: Mechanickal on November 22, 2016, 11:38:04 AM
Oh I might do better...Maybe even crazier than the Richard Mille SAK . . . this "Malcolm in the Middle" knife!What's with that corkscrew?!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152327447647 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/152327447647)
Take a very, very close look at the (deliberately??) blurry photos! No tool deployment either. I wonder why!! Note the shipping cost and the seller takes no returns.
John
That's got to be the worst Chinese SAK copy I've ever seen. Not worth $0.25 never mind $250.
http://www.2dehands.be/overig/overig/overige-artikels/zwitsers-zakmes-victorinox-319190004.html
States he bought it for €109.
But it actualy retails for 65-70, if it was the real thing.
Look at that mini screwdriver :facepalm:
Also states as "never been used"
yet a "METAL" inlay is half gone?!
Post by: Thunderpants on November 22, 2016, 11:41:03 AM
(I'm talking about the highly collectable Malcolm in the Middle monstrosity)
Post by: jaydar on November 22, 2016, 01:11:41 PM
But I think we have a winner :)
https://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/sonstiges/victorinox-damast-damascus-2010-neu-rar/v/an866286752/
Not that it is not a rare knife but $10000 is a little rich
Post by: Thunderpants on November 22, 2016, 02:25:05 PM
But I think we have a winner :)Free shipping!
Post by: Obi1shinobee on November 22, 2016, 05:11:32 PM
Its great this thread is back to optimistic pricing :)
But I think we have a winner :)
https://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/sonstiges/victorinox-damast-damascus-2010-neu-rar/v/an866286752/
Not that it is not a rare knife but $10000 is a little rich
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: ColoSwiss on December 01, 2016, 07:31:30 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-GERMAN-SWISS-ARMY-STYLE-FOLDING-POCKET-KNIFE-HAMBURG-FERNSEH-TURM-RARE-/252486625229?hash=item3ac96027cd:g:aYkAAOSw3xJXoajB
Post by: AlephZero on December 01, 2016, 02:46:22 PM
Roughly made, roughly used, and only 20 times what a comparable Vic would go for.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-GERMAN-SWISS-ARMY-STYLE-FOLDING-POCKET-KNIFE-HAMBURG-FERNSEH-TURM-RARE-/252486625229?hash=item3ac96027cd:g:aYkAAOSw3xJXoajB
Aww, may not ship to Finland, such a shame.... :facepalm:
:D
Post by: m47mu74nt on December 05, 2016, 07:13:45 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-Swiss-Army-Knife-First-Mate-vintage-excellent-condition/162307542361
Post by: Thales of Miletus on December 14, 2016, 03:30:55 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1970s-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-BRAND-NEW-BOX-And-Packaging-/252672814569
Post by: Thunderpants on December 14, 2016, 04:56:06 PM
Am I missing something or is it crazy that the bidding is so high for an unopened box that might just have a standard model?At least it has an air of mystery about it...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1970s-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-BRAND-NEW-BOX-And-Packaging-/252672814569
Post by: ulli on February 14, 2017, 08:04:21 AM
http://www.ebay.ch/itm/262850724940?ul_noapp=true
Post by: Huntsman on February 14, 2017, 10:46:49 AM
Although from the oxidisation and wear on this one I'd say its been used for its intended purpose !! :tu:
Shame about the cracked scale - But I bet it would scrub up reasonably well with a little soapy water, oil and care
Only posts to Germany :twak:
Post by: GigaHz on February 14, 2017, 11:50:13 AM
Am I missing something or is it crazy that the bidding is so high for an unopened box that might just have a standard model?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1970s-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-BRAND-NEW-BOX-And-Packaging-/252672814569
There was a Spartan inside. He got his money back.
Post by: jazzbass on February 14, 2017, 06:07:28 PM
Last one I saw the seller wanted about $170 :o
Although from the oxidisation and wear on this one I'd say its been used for its intended purpose !! :tu:
Shame about the cracked scale - But I bet it would scrub up reasonably well with a little soapy water, oil and care
Only posts to Germany :twak:
I posted about this on some thread but I don't remember where - believe it or not, this corrosion is a byproduct of out gassing of the scales, not the environment of the knife. Years ago the first Fischermesser I bought was like this - not quite as bad as the one in this auction but still corroded - and I thought the same thing. "Wow... this thing must have sat in someone's tackle box for years and the salt air destroyed it". Thing was the knife itself was pristine - I don't think it had ever been used. But the scales were cracking, the inlays and bail turning black, and the tools were even rusting (yes, the stainless steel was rusting).
However, it turns out it's a defect with some batches of the early blue scales. In addition to 10 or so other Fischermessers that have had the same problem, I found an old Elinox Spartan from the 60s with blue scales that was doing the same thing. You also see this issue in some early cellidor scales from the 1940s and some of the bright red Elinox scales from the 60s, although they are rarely as bad as the blue scales for whatever reason.
Post by: Tomcat_81 on February 14, 2017, 09:28:27 PM
if it was due to some desinfectant, oil or something alike.
When I first saw this poor fisherman I thought about buying it, just to try out how it will clean up.
What do you think, folks?
Should I get it and post pictures of the restoring process?
Tomcat
Post by: Ron Who on February 14, 2017, 09:42:14 PM
Thank you, jazzbass! That explains a lot - I've seen a couple of knives with this defect and always wondered
if it was due to some desinfectant, oil or something alike.
When I first saw this poor fisherman I thought about buying it, just to try out how it will clean up.
What do you think, folks?
Should I get it and post pictures of the restoring process?
Tomcat
I would like to see someone do that. Personally I don't have the tools and skills for this. However from the description above I seriously doubt there will be anything left to restore, only the implements and their springs might be worth saving. You would have to build a completely new knife from these!
Post by: Tomcat_81 on February 14, 2017, 09:59:40 PM
Bought the wreckage, but as some may know, I have a soft spot for wrecked knives:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,65385.0.html
Let's see how it cleans up.
Curiosity killed the cat ;-)
Tomcat
Post by: jazzbass on February 14, 2017, 10:23:20 PM
So now, you can officially call me "crazy" ;-)
Bought the wreckage, but as some may know, I have a soft spot for wrecked knives:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,65385.0.html
Let's see how it cleans up.
Curiosity killed the cat ;-)
Tomcat
Good luck! The scales will probably have to be replaced completely. One of the ones I had cleaned up really well, but within a month or so everything was corroded again - esp the inlay and the bail. Looks like the front scale on this is cracking through, which means it will start disintegrating. Whatever is coming off the scales tends to eat away at the outside liners too, so they may need to be replaced.
Post by: Tomcat_81 on February 14, 2017, 10:40:33 PM
Good luck! The scales will probably have to be replaced completely. One of the ones I had cleaned up really well, but within a month or so everything was corroded again - esp the inlay and the bail. Looks like the front scale on this is cracking through, which means it will start disintegrating. Whatever is coming off the scales tends to eat away at the outside liners too, so they may need to be replaced.
Thank you for your thoughts!
I'm expecting the inlay to be completely corroded - one of my Spartans of similar age had its shield transformed into a greyish, extremely brittle substance. A complete loss and way too thin for being rescued.
Well- let's see, I'll show it in good macros.
I'm also expecting the worst from the liners and the (possible?) file/metal saw as they have been a real headache on middle-aged Vics for me. That's why I started to be fascinated by the brass-lined, old ones.
The scales will be something to experiment with, maybe I'll find a way of giving them some stability. I've done so on older, non-victorinox knives, just for the sake of rescueing the old look.
Turned out far from perfect, but at least something to keep the hands busy with.
And finally, if everything else fails- I (and you) will have gained some pictures, a nice thread about a doomed knife and maybe even some tools to be salvaged and re-used! Frankenstein yo-ho!
Tomcat
Post by: jnoxyd on February 15, 2017, 10:00:24 AM
Thank you, jazzbass! That explains a lot - I've seen a couple of knives with this defect and always wonderedShow us photos of the rust on inoxidable tools, it is interesting!
if it was due to some desinfectant, oil or something alike.
When I first saw this poor fisherman I thought about buying it, just to try out how it will clean up.
What do you think, folks?
Should I get it and post pictures of the restoring process?
Tomcat
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Post by: glenfiddich1983 on February 15, 2017, 10:06:51 AM
Good luck! The scales will probably have to be replaced completely. One of the ones I had cleaned up really well, but within a month or so everything was corroded again - esp the inlay and the bail. Looks like the front scale on this is cracking through, which means it will start disintegrating. Whatever is coming off the scales tends to eat away at the outside liners too, so they may need to be replaced.
Thank you for your thoughts!
I'm expecting the inlay to be completely corroded - one of my Spartans of similar age had its shield transformed into a greyish, extremely brittle substance. A complete loss and way too thin for being rescued.
Well- let's see, I'll show it in good macros.
I'm also expecting the worst from the liners and the (possible?) file/metal saw as they have been a real headache on middle-aged Vics for me. That's why I started to be fascinated by the brass-lined, old ones.
The scales will be something to experiment with, maybe I'll find a way of giving them some stability. I've done so on older, non-victorinox knives, just for the sake of rescueing the old look.
Turned out far from perfect, but at least something to keep the hands busy with.
And finally, if everything else fails- I (and you) will have gained some pictures, a nice thread about a doomed knife and maybe even some tools to be salvaged and re-used! Frankenstein yo-ho!
Tomcat
:popcorn: :hatsoff:
Post by: Thunderpants on February 15, 2017, 10:07:48 AM
It would be a shame if it got lost here in this big pile of ebay rip-offs.
Good luck with it.
Post by: ulli on February 17, 2017, 10:54:19 PM
...thats about 25 x the original price. That means, in 7 years they are worth around 125`000 $, in 2030 around 2.5 Millions!
Not a bad investment.
Could there are some "fakes"/copies around? You just have to take a LE 2016 and replace the scales. No engravings on the 2010, only the 2010 on the plate.
Post by: jazzbass on February 18, 2017, 03:50:37 PM
Show us photos of the rust on inoxidable tools, it is interesting!
Sure. Here is the same knife - a blue Fischermesser - that I picked up years ago. The front scale has totally disintegrated and fallen off, but it looked much like the one in the auction in question. Note the rust on the top of the main and pen blades, the file (being plated steel and not stainless at the time is the most susceptible), and the top of the caplifter. While this does look like your standard dirty eBay knife, I have cleaned off portions of the rust and can tell you that it has pitted the surface of the tools.
(http://i.imgur.com/V75U2gz.jpg)
Post by: jnoxyd on February 18, 2017, 05:23:17 PM
Thank you, jazzbass! I've forgotten make my own photos of rust. I had the same problems with this knife and after the regular cleaning of rust on the tools covered the surface with varnish to prevent the release of gas. Let's see what comes out of this, at least stop rust knives that lie in the box next to this toxic knife. Here is next knife in the box: (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170218/db4ba97d4205d0abae4e43779aa3a073.jpg)Show us photos of the rust on inoxidable tools, it is interesting!
Sure. Here is the same knife - a blue Fischermesser - that I picked up years ago. The front scale has totally disintegrated and fallen off, but it looked much like the one in the auction in question. Note the rust on the top of the main and pen blades, the file (being plated steel and not stainless at the time is the most susceptible), and the top of the caplifter. While this does look like your standard dirty eBay knife, I have cleaned off portions of the rust and can tell you that it has pitted the surface of the tools.
(http://i.imgur.com/V75U2gz.jpg)
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Post by: Tomcat_81 on February 18, 2017, 09:55:45 PM
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,70795.new.html#_
Have fun!
Tomcat
Post by: BerkshireHunter on February 18, 2017, 10:12:26 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-2010-DAMASCUS-LIMITED-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-VERY-RARE-/282360353681?hash=item41bdfd1391:g:wfkAAOSwCU1Yoo5XAnd its now over $5K... seems like someones playing a joke :o :D
...thats about 25 x the original price. That means, in 7 years they are worth around 125`000 $, in 2030 around 2.5 Millions!
Not a bad investment.
Could there are some "fakes"/copies around? You just have to take a LE 2016 and replace the scales. No engravings on the 2010, only the 2010 on the plate.
Post by: cody6268 on March 07, 2017, 11:18:25 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buck-Knives-183-Alpha-Crosslock-Black-Handle-Folding-Knife-/322420016558?hash=item4b11bb05ae:g:GYoAAOSw2gxYo6yp
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 11, 2017, 09:03:13 AM
LM Surge
Bids start from $120
Buy it now, for $200
Post by: Guardian on March 11, 2017, 03:12:08 PM
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 12, 2017, 07:51:58 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-2010-DAMASCUS-LIMITED-SWISS-ARMY-KNIFE-VERY-RARE-/282360353681?hash=item41bdfd1391:g:wfkAAOSwCU1Yoo5XAnd its now over $5K... seems like someones playing a joke :o :D
...thats about 25 x the original price. That means, in 7 years they are worth around 125`000 $, in 2030 around 2.5 Millions!
Not a bad investment.
Could there are some "fakes"/copies around? You just have to take a LE 2016 and replace the scales. No engravings on the 2010, only the 2010 on the plate.
Sold for $5100 :o
Post by: cody6268 on March 15, 2017, 09:05:54 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-White-Swiss-Army-Victorinox-Stainless-Pocket-Knife-with-Case/222154661177?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D41375%26meid%3Ddc4ea24638c9435e8af3c9e70293bd78%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D141467465383
Post by: cali-SAK-attack on March 16, 2017, 08:50:48 AM
TOO good to be true?
I dunno , but that is a CRAZY price , and I am stayin far away....... as I just went through a "Too good to be true" DEAL :facepalm: on a pioneer. :whistle:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Army-Original-Knife-Swisschamp-Red-Victorinox-53501-New-In-Box-/272591922085?hash=item3f77bea3a5:g:mJkAAOSwsW9Yyjin
Post by: AlephZero on March 16, 2017, 08:59:27 AM
$65 for a plain old used Spartan? Are they nuts?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-White-Swiss-Army-Victorinox-Stainless-Pocket-Knife-with-Case/222154661177?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D41375%26meid%3Ddc4ea24638c9435e8af3c9e70293bd78%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D141467465383
To answer your question: Yes. Yes they are.
:D
Post by: Thunderpants on March 16, 2017, 09:01:31 AM
Post by: AlephZero on March 16, 2017, 09:07:41 AM
Post by: cali-SAK-attack on March 16, 2017, 09:25:06 AM
I probably wouldn't call late 80's - early 90's SAK "vintage" ::)
When you google "vintage" or "how old is vintage" - you get older than 20 years , or crap about grapes :rofl:
:think: so 1996 or earlier is vintage ....... who'd a thunk it!
Post by: ddogu on March 16, 2017, 10:52:48 AM
a blue fisherman for 10 Euros...
http://www.ebay.ch/itm/262850724940?ul_noapp=true
Well, that looks like the blue corpse of the fisherman himself...
Did the owner leave it in the boat or something?..
Post by: gregozedobe on March 16, 2017, 10:54:56 AM
CRAZY LOW?
TOO good to be true?
I dunno , but that is a CRAZY price , and I am stayin far away....... as I just went through a "Too good to be true" DEAL :facepalm: on a pioneer. :whistle:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Army-Original-Knife-Swisschamp-Red-Victorinox-53501-New-In-Box-/272591922085?hash=item3f77bea3a5:g:mJkAAOSwsW9Yyjin
Yes and Yes. This looks distinctly dodgy to me (I'm always extra cautious with deals that are "Too good to be true", particularly when the seller has zero feedback).
Post by: MacGyver on March 16, 2017, 11:07:38 AM
CRAZY LOW?
TOO good to be true?
I dunno , but that is a CRAZY price , and I am stayin far away....... as I just went through a "Too good to be true" DEAL :facepalm: on a pioneer. :whistle:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Army-Original-Knife-Swisschamp-Red-Victorinox-53501-New-In-Box-/272591922085?hash=item3f77bea3a5:g:mJkAAOSwsW9Yyjin
Funnily enough (apart from having no feedback) the seller didn't post pics of the actual item, only the box and some generic pictures taken from the net... :whistle:
Scammer's... :twak:
Post by: GigaHz on March 16, 2017, 11:34:45 AM
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on March 22, 2017, 05:37:31 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on March 22, 2017, 05:43:06 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/182499076795 :facepalm:
:sa:
Post by: Mechanickal on March 22, 2017, 05:53:31 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/182499076795 :facepalm:Seller notes: stains
...
...
:facepalm:
...
Post by: Don Pablo on March 24, 2017, 09:44:52 AM
Looks like a good deal. :2tu:https://www.ebay.com/itm/182499076795 :facepalm:Seller notes: stains
...
...
:facepalm:
...
Post by: MacGyver on March 24, 2017, 11:06:13 AM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/182499076795 :facepalm:
:sa:
Waw... :sa:
i think i still have the instructions from my first Spartan of the late 80's somewhere. Have to track it down and put it up for sale for that price too. Who knows maybe some nutcase will buy it, it's enough to buy a new backup Spartan or Tinker
:whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
Post by: Ron Who on March 24, 2017, 11:15:57 AM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/182499076795 :facepalm:
:sa:
Waw... :sa:
i think i still have the instructions from my first Spartan of the late 80's somewhere. Have to track it down and put it up for sale for that price too. Who knows maybe some nutcase will buy it, it's enough to buy a new backup Spartan or Tinker:whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
I was thinking the same thing. Might add a couple of stains while I'm at it, ups the price!
Post by: Mechanickal on March 24, 2017, 01:12:34 PM
Don't make this to personal though! :ahhhhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/182499076795 :facepalm:
:sa:
Waw... :sa:
i think i still have the instructions from my first Spartan of the late 80's somewhere. Have to track it down and put it up for sale for that price too. Who knows maybe some nutcase will buy it, it's enough to buy a new backup Spartan or Tinker:whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
I was thinking the same thing. Might add a couple of stains while I'm at it, ups the price!
Post by: Ron Who on March 24, 2017, 03:12:14 PM
Post by: Reinier on March 25, 2017, 12:46:41 PM
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on March 25, 2017, 01:08:38 PM
I don't get the crazy part but that's just me.
The ad is changed. Before that is was for just a stained instruction manual.
Post by: Reinier on March 25, 2017, 03:16:04 PM
I don't get the crazy part but that's just me.
The ad is changed. Before that is was for just a stained instruction manual.
Ah I see :)
Post by: Mechanickal on March 26, 2017, 09:35:19 AM
:sarcasm:
http://m.benl.ebay.be/itm/142323253801
Post by: Huntsman on March 26, 2017, 12:49:57 PM
Gotta be a typo/error, or a very, very dumb seller.
I can buy it new on Amazon.co.uk for 13.50 GBP
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 27, 2017, 12:34:56 AM
Do these people realize we can check the proper prices?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Super-Tool-300-Ss-Box-FREE-SHIPPING-/111632503650?hash=item19fdd0d362:g:Ld8AAOSw8gVX92-7
Post by: cody6268 on April 12, 2017, 02:22:05 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-ELINOX-ST-CHRISTOPHER-SWISS-ARMY-POCKET-KNIFE-MOTORIST-VICTORINOX-ROSTFRIE/182523628198?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40130%26meid%3D8be1d5937d7c4719bd33d428ea11eca8%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D232271367760
Post by: ReamerPunch on April 16, 2017, 09:52:21 AM
Don't you all jump on it at once.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gerber-Splice-Mini-Scissor-Keychain-Tool-Black-Shipping-is-Free-/182271227478?hash=item2a70363656:g:kEYAAOSwvzRXz6im
Post by: Reinier on May 02, 2017, 10:07:09 AM
A bit expensive, but also THAT'S MY PHOTO. Congratulations. You are the 100th eBay seller stealing my images.
Post by: dks on May 02, 2017, 10:11:29 AM
Post by: Reinier on May 02, 2017, 10:17:07 AM
:pok: Ask him if the image is of the actual item for sale
:)
You know, I have done that in the past. Most of the time I never got a response.
This time I just politely asked him to use his own photos. Which he probably won't.
Oh well. eBay just sucks. They almost never take any action on reported items.
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on May 02, 2017, 10:36:11 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152532590623
A bit expensive, but also THAT'S MY PHOTO. Congratulations. You are the 100th eBay seller stealing my images.
It's a seller with a huge load of positive feedback, so I guess the buyer will probably get what he/she expects. Only thing you can accuse this seller of is of being too lazy to take his own pictures. I think it's similar to sellers using the stock photo's from the Victorinox website.
If people used my pictures for their ads I couldn't care less. After all it's just a picture of a knife :)
Post by: gregozedobe on May 02, 2017, 10:43:05 AM
It might be just laziness in some cases, but it can also be deliberate deception. :rant:
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on May 02, 2017, 10:58:55 AM
As a buyer I care, a lot. If it isn't a picture of the actual item then what I receive may be different to what I thought I was buying. I rely on the photo to show me exactly which variant it is, and in what condition, I am purchasing. I have been known to send tools back if they are not what was shown in the pictures.
It might be just laziness in some cases, but it can also be deliberate deception. :rant:
I completely agree as a buyer.
But if you sell a new item, I don't really think there's a difference between using the stock photo's from Vic's website or using photo's found elsewhere on the internet. As long as the items are exactly the same and new. If not, the seller can expect returns and claims.
If you sell a used item you should use pictures of the actual item, and if not you should make very clear statements about it in the ad.
This all being said, using pictures that are not of the actual item is just very very stupid, from a sellers perspective. You'll risk returns, claims and negative feedback. I for myself would never take that risk.
Post by: twiliter on May 02, 2017, 12:04:32 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152532590623
A bit expensive, but also THAT'S MY PHOTO. Congratulations. You are the 100th eBay seller stealing my images.
An actual photo would be better if the item is "CAMEO" or "CAMEOFLAGE", whatever the smurf that is...
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 02, 2017, 12:36:58 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-GERMAN-SWISS-ARMY-STYLE-FOLDING-POCKET-KNIFE-HAMBURG-FERNSEH-TURM-RARE-/252486625229?hash=item3ac96027cd:g:aYkAAOSw3xJXoajB
Post by: Huntsman on May 02, 2017, 01:27:24 PM
And the knife looks pretty crappy
And I guess souvenirs from the Hamburgs turm are pretty common
Post by: cody6268 on May 02, 2017, 02:35:21 PM
Post by: Reinier on May 02, 2017, 02:48:39 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152532590623
A bit expensive, but also THAT'S MY PHOTO. Congratulations. You are the 100th eBay seller stealing my images.
An actual photo would be better if the item is "CAMEO" or "CAMEOFLAGE", whatever the smurf that is...
I think they also say it's a Voyager and/or Traveller Lite which doesn't make any sense.
Post by: Reinier on May 02, 2017, 02:49:29 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152532590623.
A bit expensive, but also THAT'S MY PHOTO. Congratulations. You are the 100th eBay seller stealing my images.
If people used my pictures for their ads I couldn't care less. After all it's just a picture of a knife :)
Well they are making money using my pictures as an asset. Which ia not good.
Post by: twiliter on May 02, 2017, 02:52:07 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152532590623
A bit expensive, but also THAT'S MY PHOTO. Congratulations. You are the 100th eBay seller stealing my images.
An actual photo would be better if the item is "CAMEO" or "CAMEOFLAGE", whatever the smurf that is...
I think they also say it's a Voyager and/or Traveller Lite which doesn't make any sense.
I didn't know you had that CAMEO Traveller Lite R, must be super rare huh? :D
Post by: Reinier on May 02, 2017, 05:06:58 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152532590623
A bit expensive, but also THAT'S MY PHOTO. Congratulations. You are the 100th eBay seller stealing my images.
An actual photo would be better if the item is "CAMEO" or "CAMEOFLAGE", whatever the smurf that is...
I think they also say it's a Voyager and/or Traveller Lite which doesn't make any sense.
I didn't know you had that CAMEO Traveller Lite R, must be super rare huh? :D
You interested? I can make special price!
Post by: twiliter on May 02, 2017, 06:28:46 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152532590623
A bit expensive, but also THAT'S MY PHOTO. Congratulations. You are the 100th eBay seller stealing my images.
An actual photo would be better if the item is "CAMEO" or "CAMEOFLAGE", whatever the smurf that is...
I think they also say it's a Voyager and/or Traveller Lite which doesn't make any sense.
I didn't know you had that CAMEO Traveller Lite R, must be super rare huh? :D
You interested? I can make special price!
Was gonna make you the same offer. :facepalm:
:cheers:
Post by: twiliter on May 02, 2017, 06:40:26 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152532590623
A bit expensive, but also THAT'S MY PHOTO. Congratulations. You are the 100th eBay seller stealing my images.
An actual photo would be better if the item is "CAMEO" or "CAMEOFLAGE", whatever the smurf that is...
I think they also say it's a Voyager and/or Traveller Lite which doesn't make any sense.
I didn't know you had that CAMEO Traveller Lite R, must be super rare huh? :D
You interested? I can make special price!
Was gonna make you the same offer. :facepalm:
:cheers:
Here's the latest photo, looks like they are selling a fish now, price and description is the same... :rofl:
Post by: twiliter on May 02, 2017, 06:48:48 PM
Post by: WoodsDuck on May 02, 2017, 06:53:29 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152532590623
A bit expensive, but also THAT'S MY PHOTO. Congratulations. You are the 100th eBay seller stealing my images.
An actual photo would be better if the item is "CAMEO" or "CAMEOFLAGE", whatever the smurf that is...
I think they also say it's a Voyager and/or Traveller Lite which doesn't make any sense.
I didn't know you had that CAMEO Traveller Lite R, must be super rare huh? :D
You interested? I can make special price!
Was gonna make you the same offer. :facepalm:
:cheers:
Here's the latest photo, looks like they are selling a fish now, price and description is the same... :rofl:
:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
Post by: Reinier on May 02, 2017, 09:17:47 PM
Post by: GigaHz on May 08, 2017, 10:48:10 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CASE-XX-6254-SS-2-BLADE-E0517-A-/292107443360?hash=item4402f5dca0:g:0F8AAOSwX61ZDK4i
Post by: twiliter on May 08, 2017, 11:02:53 PM
Not a SAk but still :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CASE-XX-6254-SS-2-BLADE-E0517-A-/292107443360?hash=item4402f5dca0:g:0F8AAOSwX61ZDK4i
Yeah with that missing shield it could only be worth $95,000 or so...
:facepalm:
Post by: Don Pablo on May 09, 2017, 09:36:39 AM
Drat, thats twice as much as I'm willing to pay. :(Not a SAk but still :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CASE-XX-6254-SS-2-BLADE-E0517-A-/292107443360?hash=item4402f5dca0:g:0F8AAOSwX61ZDK4i
Yeah with that missing shield it could only be worth $95,000 or so...
:facepalm:
What if... When putting up a listing, you had to pay say 0.5% of the list price to eBay as a deposit?
It would probably have unintended negative consequences, but it would cut down on listings like the above. :D :rofl:
Post by: WoodsDuck on May 09, 2017, 05:07:13 PM
Not a SAk but still :ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CASE-XX-6254-SS-2-BLADE-E0517-A-/292107443360?hash=item4402f5dca0:g:0F8AAOSwX61ZDK4i
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CASE-XX-6254L-SS-2-BLADE-E0517-A/302306685970?_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40130%26meid%3D355f9ad8be70474e98ab23f5902674af%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D292107443360&autorefresh=true
::)
Post by: GigaHz on May 17, 2017, 12:21:03 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-SWISS-ARMY-KNIVES-ALL-SIZES-ALOX-LOT-OF-30-/112409472194?hash=item1a2c206cc2:g:1SAAAOSwCQZZG0Ar
Post by: Blackbeard on May 17, 2017, 02:20:02 AM
they used to offer $10 off $50 a few times a year, but that is gone as far as I know.
Post by: WoodsDuck on May 17, 2017, 02:22:24 AM
msrp on vics is outrageous compared to 5 years ago, I can't afford them anymore and have to wait till black friday week to snag any deals from amazon.
they used to offer $10 off $50 a few times a year, but that is gone as far as I know.
I would highly recommend buying used, unless it's for a gift or something. You can get a bargain, and all but the most abused SAKs will have plenty of life left in them.
Post by: Blackbeard on May 17, 2017, 02:24:53 AM
Post by: cody6268 on May 20, 2017, 02:28:17 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Multi-Tool-No-91-Eklind-Tool-Company-/142248323391?hash=item211ea9293f:g:brcAAOSwLEtYfXIA
Post by: MacGyver on June 13, 2017, 12:23:47 PM
But the prices range from crazy to totally insane... :o :sa:
https://www.lanavajeria.com/tienda-1
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on June 13, 2017, 12:35:15 PM
Well... pictures sure are a fiest for the eyes... :drool:
But the prices range from crazy to totally insane... :o :sa:
https://www.lanavajeria.com/tienda-1
They probably mean Mexican Pesos, but then still they are expensive.
Post by: jaydar on June 15, 2017, 04:01:33 PM
https://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/sonstiges/taschenmesser/v/an914910502/
(https://images.ricardostatic.ch/images/t_1800/v1/product/live/914910502_v0_1/sonstiges-taschenmesser)
I love it even at that price .... damn having to eat and pay bills :(
Post by: cody6268 on June 18, 2017, 08:07:48 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Elsener-Schwyz-Swiss-Made-Soldiers-Jack-knife-1940-1943-/132209427499?hash=item1ec84bc42b:g:MvIAAOSwT-FZCeJ~
Post by: ColoSwiss on June 18, 2017, 08:33:52 PM
Not Crazy but a very healthy price
https://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/sonstiges/taschenmesser/v/an914910502/
(https://images.ricardostatic.ch/images/t_1800/v1/product/live/914910502_v0_1/sonstiges-taschenmesser)
I love it even at that price .... damn having to eat and pay bills :(
Definitely pricey. Definitely neat!
Post by: GigaHz on June 27, 2017, 01:10:42 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Red-Alox-Soldier-Swiss-Army-knife-used-vintage-Elinox-Pat-VG-/302363123427?hash=item46663f1ee3:g:-qUAAOSwyWZZUXKK
Post by: WoodsDuck on June 27, 2017, 02:44:36 AM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Red-Alox-Soldier-Swiss-Army-knife-used-vintage-Elinox-Pat-VG-/302363123427?hash=item46663f1ee3:g:-qUAAOSwyWZZUXKK
Give them a break; it's Victorian! :D
Post by: gregozedobe on June 27, 2017, 03:13:14 AM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Red-Alox-Soldier-Swiss-Army-knife-used-vintage-Elinox-Pat-VG-/302363123427?hash=item46663f1ee3:g:-qUAAOSwyWZZUXKK
Give them a break; it's Victorian! :D
hmmmm .....
Quote
........ is in perfect condition .
I'd hate to see a blade that they considered was worn from sharpening .......
Post by: MacGyver on June 27, 2017, 10:53:11 AM
:ahhh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Red-Alox-Soldier-Swiss-Army-knife-used-vintage-Elinox-Pat-VG-/302363123427?hash=item46663f1ee3:g:-qUAAOSwyWZZUXKK
Give them a break; it's Victorian! :D
hmmmm .....Quote........ is in perfect condition .
I'd hate to see a blade that they considered was worn from sharpening .......
Oh yeah... It's in "perfect condition" all right... For the garbage can... :twak:
Post by: cody6268 on June 27, 2017, 07:55:26 PM
Here's a junker Chinese Swiss Army Knife the seller claims is new, but the scale tools are missing and the corkscrew is broken off.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14-Blade-Swiss-Army-Style-Knife-Multitool-Pliers-Scissors-Saw-Scaler-Tweezers/322565587967?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D44730%26meid%3Da1868cee69db4abfae4e131aa4e8bc9b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D122563212175
Post by: Borg on June 27, 2017, 09:49:24 PM
Post by: WoodsDuck on June 28, 2017, 12:36:07 AM
If the seller had been US based and offered shipping I would have offered five bucks explaining that the knife is in so bad shape, it's barely good for parts. The blade has been sharpened heavily with a powered tool, and the can opener is warped.
Here's a junker Chinese Swiss Army Knife the seller claims is new, but the scale tools are missing and the corkscrew is broken off.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14-Blade-Swiss-Army-Style-Knife-Multitool-Pliers-Scissors-Saw-Scaler-Tweezers/322565587967?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D44730%26meid%3Da1868cee69db4abfae4e131aa4e8bc9b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D122563212175
The seller's name is quite appropriate.
Post by: AlephZero on June 28, 2017, 12:32:34 PM
No obvious signs of use..hmm
Naturally, no-one in their right mind would want to use that smurfty ChinaChamp :pok:
;)
Post by: El Corkscrew on June 28, 2017, 08:33:49 PM
If the seller had been US based and offered shipping I would have offered five bucks explaining that the knife is in so bad shape, it's barely good for parts. The blade has been sharpened heavily with a powered tool, and the can opener is warped.
Here's a junker Chinese Swiss Army Knife the seller claims is new, but the scale tools are missing and the corkscrew is broken off.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14-Blade-Swiss-Army-Style-Knife-Multitool-Pliers-Scissors-Saw-Scaler-Tweezers/322565587967?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D44730%26meid%3Da1868cee69db4abfae4e131aa4e8bc9b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D122563212175
The seller's name is quite appropriate.
It's gotta be a dummy account or something right? :think:
Post by: murrydan on June 28, 2017, 08:43:05 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Voyageur-knife-ribbed-Straight-line-handle-Pattern-lot-10376-/332282940063?hash=item4d5d9b4a9f:g:x64AAOSwdGFY0GoN
Post by: Huntsman on June 29, 2017, 01:50:42 AM
But its gotta drop a few more time before I buy it ;) :pok:
Post by: jaydar on June 30, 2017, 03:13:16 PM
I don't know if this price is right, but given I paid $20 for my 42 in about the same shape, I think $125 is really high for this well used and grinder sharpened M1908 Soldier, especially given another seller has one for $150 in very good condition for a 70 year old knife.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Elsener-Schwyz-Swiss-Made-Soldiers-Jack-knife-1940-1943-/132209427499?hash=item1ec84bc42b:g:MvIAAOSwT-FZCeJ~
High price for a soldier in that condition ..... But that is a pretty rare set of Tang stamps
With soldiers the price is all down to the year and the condition
and the condition can really make a vast difference in price .... not as bad a comic books but a Perfect knife can often sell for twice the price of a knife most would consider excellent.
Post by: murrydan on June 30, 2017, 06:01:54 PM
Nice old Voyager in VG condition - And a less common knife - I guess ??
But its gotta drop a few more time before I buy it ;) :pok:
The usual going price is around $135.
Post by: El Corkscrew on June 30, 2017, 06:27:37 PM
I don't know if this price is right, but given I paid $20 for my 42 in about the same shape, I think $125 is really high for this well used and grinder sharpened M1908 Soldier, especially given another seller has one for $150 in very good condition for a 70 year old knife.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Elsener-Schwyz-Swiss-Made-Soldiers-Jack-knife-1940-1943-/132209427499?hash=item1ec84bc42b:g:MvIAAOSwT-FZCeJ~
High price for a soldier in that condition ..... But that is a pretty rare set of Tang stamps
With soldiers the price is all down to the year and the condition
and the condition can really make a vast difference in price .... not as bad a comic books but a Perfect knife can often sell for twice the price of a knife most would consider excellent.
Well said, this is what I'm learning...
Seems like Vics go for about 10-25% more than Wenger as well.
Post by: GigaHz on July 02, 2017, 01:22:08 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Vintage-Victorinox-Alox-Sailor-Swiss-Army-Knife-Red-w-Old-Cross-NIB-/253022673114?hash=item3ae95398da:g:hAUAAOSwFqNZWBIn
Post by: twiliter on July 02, 2017, 01:59:27 PM
:ahhh New?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Vintage-Victorinox-Alox-Sailor-Swiss-Army-Knife-Red-w-Old-Cross-NIB-/253022673114?hash=item3ae95398da:g:hAUAAOSwFqNZWBIn
Not just new, New In Box, New Old Stock, and Mint!
Maybe that's not the actual knife. :P
Post by: cody6268 on July 13, 2017, 12:23:05 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JoyGlobal-Service-For-Hire-Rare/222516062695?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D44757%26meid%3Dbd683bf8757d48a0a43e1cb2d2ad9831%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D263054493831
Even worse is $150 for these. I have the whole set, and that sticker is my favorite of my mining sticker collection, but no way I'd pay that. Mine came from Lee Norse when my grandfather was a purchasing agent.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-NICE-RARE-SET-OF-4-OLD-LEE-NORSE-SPEEDY-PARTS-COAL-MINING-STICKERS-332-/262305934631?hash=item3d12a6ed27:g:XugAAOSwll1WzljF
Post by: cody6268 on November 15, 2017, 11:11:06 PM
https://www.etsy.com/listing/474456199/vintage-german-army-swiss-victorinox?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=victorinox&ref=sr_gallery_39
Post by: Grunge Grungy on December 06, 2017, 02:37:13 PM
I try to sell my 2010 Limited Edition
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is was sleeping like a vampire when the noise of this offer waked me up:
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Wouldn't I be the crazy one if i wouldn't sell for this prices?
Post by: Syem on December 06, 2017, 03:32:35 PM
Sometimes its hard to know who is fooling who.
I try to sell my 2010 Limited Edition
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is was sleeping like a vampire when the noise of this offer waked me up:
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Wouldn't I be the crazy one if i wouldn't sell for this prices?
Maybe you're both crazy ? :D
I think that you're both right to try selling it for this price and that the crazy one is whoever pays this price for it. I wish you find this crazy buyer though... and I wish I can one day buy this 2010 limited edition for a reasonable price.
Post by: zoidberg on December 06, 2017, 03:42:10 PM
Sometimes its hard to know who is fooling who.
Welcome to the boards mate. :cheers: Sorry for the edit however you can't be posting your auction links here.
Post by: WoodsDuck on December 06, 2017, 03:51:13 PM
One could begin to suspect these people are in fact one person...
Post by: Grunge Grungy on December 06, 2017, 04:15:46 PM
but i'm a different one. :D
Post by: Butch on December 08, 2017, 06:57:35 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-Swiss-Army-Knife-vintage-BLACK-BEAUTY-rare/162786034360?hash=item25e6cdc2b8:g:JqkAAOSweeZZ3Zpp
Post by: T14 on December 08, 2017, 07:08:05 PM
This just might fit here. :facepalm:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORINOX-Swiss-Army-Knife-vintage-BLACK-BEAUTY-rare/162786034360?hash=item25e6cdc2b8:g:JqkAAOSweeZZ3Zpp
The edges of the front rivet seem black. What is up with that? :think:
Post by: El Corkscrew on December 08, 2017, 07:15:58 PM
You can buy a new black Pioneer for like $30.... it's a real beauty too..
But who am I kidding? BB's are definitely worth $800 :D
Post by: Butch on December 08, 2017, 07:45:51 PM
I mean, I know it's called "Black Beauty" and awl... but hmmm... really doesn't do it for me. Seems like they're trying to compensate for something with a name like that.
You can buy a new black Pioneer for like $30.... it's a real beauty too..
But who am I kidding? BB's are definitely worth $800 :D
Ok, learned something.However even if I could afford it, just think how many Champs I could get for that.
:climber:
Post by: El Corkscrew on December 08, 2017, 07:55:01 PM
I mean, I know it's called "Black Beauty" and awl... but hmmm... really doesn't do it for me. Seems like they're trying to compensate for something with a name like that.
You can buy a new black Pioneer for like $30.... it's a real beauty too..
But who am I kidding? BB's are definitely worth $800 :D
Ok, learned something.However even if I could afford it, just think how many Champs I could get for that.
:climber:
I'm definitely kidding. The most I would pay for any SAK is $100 max... and it had better be pretty special... like mint in box birth year soldier or something.
Post by: Butch on December 08, 2017, 08:05:05 PM
I mean, I know it's called "Black Beauty" and awl... but hmmm... really doesn't do it for me. Seems like they're trying to compensate for something with a name like that.
You can buy a new black Pioneer for like $30.... it's a real beauty too..
But who am I kidding? BB's are definitely worth $800 :D
Ok, learned something.However even if I could afford it, just think how many Champs I could get for that.
:climber:
I'm definitely kidding. The most I would pay for any SAK is $100 max... and it had better be pretty special... like mint in box birth year soldier or something.
:like: gotcha thank you
Post by: Ron Who on December 08, 2017, 09:27:14 PM
Custom prices: The Buccaneer (Syph mod & pic) was well over $ 200, the SwissBianco Carver SW less than half of it.
Post by: Mechanickal on December 08, 2017, 09:39:41 PM
Post by: Ron Who on December 08, 2017, 09:53:25 PM
I wish I could bring myself to spending that amount on a single SAK once... :(Once or twice is enough. I´m not going to collect mods; it´s their very personal nature and uniqueness makes them special. I´m getting the Boatsman because it would make a great companion for my Delemont RangerGrip Gardener. A rich-in-tools SAK combo of proper size. :D
Post by: Mechanickal on December 08, 2017, 10:17:14 PM
So much $$$ :(
Post by: Ron Who on December 08, 2017, 10:41:06 PM
Post by: WoodsDuck on December 09, 2017, 04:57:49 AM
I'm ludicrously lucky to have obtained a Syph SAK for free, so the urge to buy an expensive mod hasn't overtaken me... yet :whistle:
Post by: Butch on December 19, 2017, 06:05:57 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/PRE-OWNED-VICTORINOX-SWISS-FOLDING-MULTI-TOOL-KNIFE-BX16-M-B/292160117428?hash=item4406199ab4:g:zJAAAOSwwzhZTAlK
Post by: gregozedobe on December 20, 2017, 08:54:49 AM
Living in LaLa Land must be fun. :rofl:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/PRE-OWNED-VICTORINOX-SWISS-FOLDING-MULTI-TOOL-KNIFE-BX16-M-B/292160117428?hash=item4406199ab4:g:zJAAAOSwwzhZTAlK
That's a bit odd. I've purchased from this seller many times in the past and haven't noticed his prices to be that far off the going rates. I guess the market will deliver a verdict on that price.
Post by: jaydar on December 20, 2017, 03:48:59 PM
https://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/sammeln-und-seltenes/sonstiges/rares-105-jaehriges-wenger-taschenmesser/v/an959076910/?utm_source=211_de&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=rtm_core&utm_content=body_img
(https://img.ricardostatic.ch/t_1800/pl/959076910/0/1/sonstiges-rares-105-jaehriges-wenger-taschenmesser)
(https://img.ricardostatic.ch/t_1800/pl/959076910/0/3)
(https://img.ricardostatic.ch/t_1800/pl/959076910/0/4)
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on February 05, 2018, 11:23:59 AM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/122950813166
Post by: Huntsman on February 05, 2018, 12:04:43 PM
What a joke
That Wenger above is amazing - Love the old three face logo
I had a look - It went for $800 or so - Wow
Post by: Reinier on February 05, 2018, 12:19:24 PM
$ 40 for an empty box :ahhh
https://www.ebay.com/itm/122950813166
Yes but it comes with a "free ship"
If it's one of these than it's not a bad deal.
(http://maritime-connector.com/images/allure-3-ships-18035.jpg)
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on February 05, 2018, 12:21:30 PM
Quick tell Folder Beholder :pok: She loves her boxes - She'll buy it !! :o ;)
What a joke
:rofl:
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on February 05, 2018, 12:23:56 PM
$ 40 for an empty box :ahhh
https://www.ebay.com/itm/122950813166
Yes but it comes with a "free ship"
If it's one of these than it's not a bad deal.
(http://maritime-connector.com/images/allure-3-ships-18035.jpg)
Probably more like this
(http://wallpapertvs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/abandoned-rusty-boat-20538.jpg)
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 03, 2018, 04:19:15 PM
Not only is it antique, it's vintage too!! :ahhh
Post by: GigaHz on April 03, 2018, 04:23:34 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 03, 2018, 04:37:17 PM
Quick tell Folder Beholder :pok: She loves her boxes - She'll buy it !! :o ;)
What a joke
:rofl:
You guys!!!!!! :D I just saw this post. I'm happy to report that I wasn't the buyer of that box. I do love boxes, but I prefer a box with the knife inside. :D :cheers: :D
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 03, 2018, 08:15:17 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Vintage-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Tinker-knife-sealed-in-original-plastic/292471063937?hash=item4418a24581:g:2dEAAOSwMEtajbQg
Forgot to paste, thanks GigaHz! :cheers:
Post by: TennTexan on April 03, 2018, 08:37:52 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Vintage-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Tinker-knife-sealed-in-original-plastic/292471063937?hash=item4418a24581:g:2dEAAOSwMEtajbQg
:rofl:
Post by: Huntsman on July 30, 2018, 12:23:35 PM
But what a beaut !!!
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Victorinox-Switzerland-Stainless-Officer-Knife-11-Blade-/332729185575?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=1kx7yAyyZjFZrqfpvHcxV030kZQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on August 06, 2018, 09:53:48 AM
Meanwhile on The Internet...
https://outdoorextreme.nl/kl-95-mes.html
https://www.dump67.nl/outdoor/messen/fosco-messen/kl-95-mes.html
https://www.benscore.com/zakmes-kl-95
Post by: Huntsman on August 06, 2018, 12:28:34 PM
Then I got angry >:( What a liar - Trying to rip of the public :twak:
Post by: M0rkoni on August 06, 2018, 04:57:49 PM
https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&ul_noapp=true&_ssn=sancat1&item=323383767796&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=victorinox&_sacat=0
Post by: Myron on August 06, 2018, 09:10:15 PM
Just checked his other Victorinox knives and prices!? :think:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&ul_noapp=true&_ssn=sancat1&item=323383767796&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=victorinox&_sacat=0
Is there any reason to believe the three KL knives he has in that first listing are illegitimate or fake? They look alright to me.
As for his prices, value is in the eye of the beholder. But if he's selling fakes that's a different matter altogether.
Just trying to learn,
Myron
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on August 06, 2018, 09:31:31 PM
Just checked his other Victorinox knives and prices!? :think:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&ul_noapp=true&_ssn=sancat1&item=323383767796&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=victorinox&_sacat=0
Is there any reason to believe the three KL knives he has in that first listing are illegitimate or fake? They look alright to me.
As for his prices, value is in the eye of the beholder. But if he's selling fakes that's a different matter altogether.
Just trying to learn,
Myron
No reason to suspect him from selling fakes. I know this guy, bought from him a couple of times and sold to him a couple of times. I think (hope) he's simply misinformed about the Fosco KL95. His story in his ad doesn't apply to that particular Fosco KL95 he's selling (the Camillus-like one) but this one: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,18395.msg1631709.html#msg1631709
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on August 06, 2018, 09:49:18 PM
Post by: Myron on August 06, 2018, 09:50:48 PM
Myron
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on August 06, 2018, 10:13:52 PM
So don't be surprised if you see him selling more of these if he manages to sell this one for a good price...
Obviously i'm not going to follow up on his suggestion, because although I admit i'm not always the cheapest seller on the eBay, i'm NOT in the business of scamming :wait:
Post by: Myron on August 06, 2018, 10:20:59 PM
Although I myself wouldn't do this, the only thing that I think would actually be immoral is if he misrepresents it. If he's just selling a 5 Euro knife for 200 Euro but not misrepresenting it, that's a buyer beware situation.
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on August 06, 2018, 10:26:51 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180806/71e265b27b8cb08c9cd329f6facb1ca7.jpg)
Post by: Myron on August 06, 2018, 10:29:48 PM
Post by: lichan on August 07, 2018, 05:51:08 PM
Post by: Shalom on August 15, 2018, 06:31:34 PM
Seller has been listing this one for 6 months at $650, finally dropped the price to $550.Been over a year since your post and seller still hopeful for $550.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Alox-Voyageur-knife-ribbed-Straight-line-handle-Pattern-lot-10376-/332282940063?hash=item4d5d9b4a9f:g:x64AAOSwdGFY0GoN
https://www.ebay.com/itm/332764308998?ul_noapp=true
Remindful of the guy standing on the street corner selling PENCILS for a $100 each...
when asked if the price isn't too high the guy says "maybe, but I only got to sell one"
Post by: murrydan on August 15, 2018, 06:38:37 PM
Remindful of the guy standing on the street corner selling PENCILS for a $100 each...
when asked if the price isn't too high the guy says "maybe, but I only got to sell one"
lol, I guess it's a type of logic.
Post by: MacGyver on September 06, 2018, 10:17:55 PM
"VG+ RETIRED 1980'S HTF COLLECTABLE VICTORINOX SPORTSMAN 84mm WITHOUT LANYARD"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VG-RETIRED-1980S-HTF-COLLECTABLE-VICTORINOX-SPORTSMAN-84mm-WITHOUT-LANYARD/152466387968?epid=1703002645&hash=item237fb47400:g:A6oAAOSwTuJYwbok
all they need to do is add the word "collectable" and they think anybody goes for it...
Either the seller hasn't a clue of what the hell hs is talking about or he is just plain dishonest...
"Mid-80's Spostsman..."? Really...?? $57.79...??
With that (thinner) blade tang...? that awl...? that CS...?
That's unlikely a very late 90's if so, much more likely early 2000's as best... The only thing that may be less common is the lack of the key ring, but that model (even if less common) it's still being made today and on the catalogue.
Post by: twiliter on December 28, 2018, 12:56:13 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-Alox-Damascus-Steel-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Ediition-Victorinox/223294019892?hash=item33fd5c5934:g:pMIAAOSw5UFcFEmp
"The Ultimate" (ripoff) :rofl:
Maybe if I hurry with the Buy It Now at $4500, I won't have to have a bidding war! :D
Post by: maxt on December 28, 2018, 08:17:54 PM
So take the estimated market value,It is 2000$-2500$ (imo) so he is marking up 60%, not 1000% as you say.
Post by: MacGyver on December 28, 2018, 09:33:48 PM
So take the estimated market value, multiply by a factor of 10, and list it on fleaBay. :facepalm:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-Alox-Damascus-Steel-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Ediition-Victorinox/223294019892?hash=item33fd5c5934:g:pMIAAOSw5UFcFEmp
"The Ultimate" (ripoff) :rofl:
Maybe if I hurry with the Buy It Now at $4500, I won't have to have a bidding war! :D
Well... what can i say.... :dunno:
Needless to say i personaly would't give $100 for it, never mind $4500... :facepalm:
But if anybody want's to blow $4500 of it's hard earned money on a pocket knife (or if you're a millionaire...), and if it makes someone happy, by all means do... :popcorn:
Post by: twiliter on December 28, 2018, 09:42:14 PM
So take the estimated market value,It is 2000$-2500$ (imo) so he is marking up 60%, not 1000% as you say.
$2000-2500???
I have seen one of these go for $1000, but I think the actual market value is less than half that, but good optimism Maxt! :cheers:
Post by: cody6268 on December 29, 2018, 01:56:53 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HUGE-LOT-WINROSS-Truck-Collection-PHOTOGRAPHS-600-Photos-1000s-of-Trucks/233052402655?_trkparms=aid%3D333200%26algo%3DCOMP.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D55583%26meid%3D44eaa41c71fe4a60b0d494c38b14f617%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D232845523327%26itm%3D233052402655&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219
Post by: Mechanickal on December 29, 2018, 02:02:45 PM
$217 for 600 PICTURES of a guy's model truck collection. Worthless in my mind.Yes!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HUGE-LOT-WINROSS-Truck-Collection-PHOTOGRAPHS-600-Photos-1000s-of-Trucks/233052402655?_trkparms=aid%3D333200%26algo%3DCOMP.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D55583%26meid%3D44eaa41c71fe4a60b0d494c38b14f617%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D232845523327%26itm%3D233052402655&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219
:worthless:
:rofl:
Post by: maxt on December 29, 2018, 05:48:41 PM
$2000-2500???
I have seen one of these go for $1000, but I think the actual market value is less than half that, but good optimism Maxt! :cheers:
Sell me one at 1000$, payment by PayPal, G&S, I will pay the tracked shipment and I will cover the Paypal fees for you.
You will earn 100% over your fair market price.
How about that?
Post by: twiliter on December 29, 2018, 09:47:07 PM
$2000-2500???
I have seen one of these go for $1000, but I think the actual market value is less than half that, but good optimism Maxt! :cheers:
Sell me one at 1000$, payment by PayPal, G&S, I will pay the tracked shipment and I will cover the Paypal fees for you.
You will earn 100% over your fair market price.
How about that?
I have 5 new in box, but I'm waiting for the price to go up. :D
Besides, if I could get $2000, why don't you pay me that much? :rofl:
Better yet, send me $10,000, and I will send you all 5! :cheers:
Post by: maxt on December 29, 2018, 10:09:19 PM
if I could get $2000, why don't you pay me that much?Well, the fair market price is not 500$ then, right?
Post by: twiliter on December 29, 2018, 10:12:17 PM
if I could get $2000, why don't you pay me that much?Well, the fair market price is not 500$ then, right?
Not if you say it's $2000-2500? I'm going with your estimate! :tu:
Post by: maxt on December 30, 2018, 12:31:52 AM
However. Where did I say I would pay you 2000$?
I have not said that. I offered you 1000$ + extras.
So you can assume that for you, the seller, starting price must be 1000$, since you have already one customer who can confirm what he says by the cash payment.
Would you get 2000 or not is the matter of an auction trade. I believe - will reach 2000$.
Post by: twiliter on December 30, 2018, 08:51:24 AM
You are fast to change your market evaluation, good.
However. Where did I say I would pay you 2000$?
I have not said that. I offered you 1000$ + extras.
So you can assume that for you, the seller, starting price must be 1000$, since you have already one customer who can confirm what he says by the cash payment.
Would you get 2000 or not is the matter of an auction trade. I believe - will reach 2000$.
I have not changed my evaluation, I think they will bring $350-450 at auction. Realistically, just because one of these sold for $1000 a few years ago doesn't mean it was ever worth that much, or that the price has automatically doubled because you imagine it has. If you want to buy these for $2000-2500, I'm sure you will find many sellers at that price. If you can show where one of those 2010 Pioneers has sold for $2000-2500, I would be interested to see that.
So I can post it in the crazy thread.
Post by: twiliter on December 30, 2018, 09:23:18 AM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-Alox-Damascus-Steel-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Ediition-Victorinox/223302420021?hash=item33fddc8635:g:pMIAAOSw5UFcFEmp
Post by: Reinier on December 30, 2018, 09:49:34 AM
Unsold and relisted for $3040 or offer. :ahhh
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-Alox-Damascus-Steel-Swiss-Army-Knife-Limited-Ediition-Victorinox/223302420021?hash=item33fddc8635:g:pMIAAOSw5UFcFEmp
No international shipping. Why would they exclude 90% of their potential buyers?
Post by: Reinier on December 30, 2018, 09:52:19 AM
one of these sold for $1000 a few years ago
Mine :)
And then the package was lost for about three months.
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/65256a56ee331ade6b14ba6f6c03d57a/tenor.gif?itemid=4982323)
Post by: twiliter on December 30, 2018, 09:55:01 AM
one of these sold for $1000 a few years ago
Mine :)
And then the package was lost for about three months.
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/65256a56ee331ade6b14ba6f6c03d57a/tenor.gif?itemid=4982323)
That's why no international shipping. I have lost a few to customs theives.
I don't think there are any potential buyers anywhere at that price though. :D
Post by: twiliter on December 30, 2018, 10:00:55 AM
Post by: Reinier on December 30, 2018, 10:01:04 AM
one of these sold for $1000 a few years ago
Mine :)
And then the package was lost for about three months.
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/65256a56ee331ade6b14ba6f6c03d57a/tenor.gif?itemid=4982323)
That's why no international shipping. I have lost a few to customs theives.
Yes I guess that makes sense.
In my case the knife was returned to me after three months. Buyer was in the Middle East and apparently importing a SAK was illegal. I was glad they actually sent it back.
Quote
I don't think there are any potential buyers anywhere at that price though. :D
Good point :)
Post by: twiliter on December 30, 2018, 10:14:55 AM
Post by: ulli on December 30, 2018, 11:25:29 AM
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on December 30, 2018, 11:58:05 AM
I sent a phone to my daughter in Canada that had some bizarre tracking after it hit customs. It never was delivered, but fortunately the post office honored the insurance claim. I have had a few other incidents, but rarely if it doesn't involve customs. I will still ship international, but now I don't expect it to actually arrive. :D
Never had any lost items with over 200 international transactions (buying and selling). But I only ship insured and only to countries that offer tracking until the point of delivery. It did happen a couple of times that tracking stopped at the border but I never got complaints from buyers that an item didn't arrive. You may not expect it, but in almost all cases when tracking stopped this was in the UK or in Germany. So I try to avoid Royal Mail and Deutsche Post as much as possible and use different carriers like DHL for the UK and Germany.
Post by: twiliter on December 30, 2018, 12:25:43 PM
https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/victorinox-damast-2010-1038032484/
There we go, actual bid over $1900. :ahhh
I believe it now. :tu:
Still a good place to post it. :D
Post by: twiliter on December 30, 2018, 12:32:50 PM
I sent a phone to my daughter in Canada that had some bizarre tracking after it hit customs. It never was delivered, but fortunately the post office honored the insurance claim. I have had a few other incidents, but rarely if it doesn't involve customs. I will still ship international, but now I don't expect it to actually arrive. :D
Never had any lost items with over 200 international transactions (buying and selling). But I only ship insured and only to countries that offer tracking until the point of delivery. It did happen a couple of times that tracking stopped at the border but I never got complaints from buyers that an item didn't arrive. You may not expect it, but in almost all cases when tracking stopped this was in the UK or in Germany. So I try to avoid Royal Mail and Deutsche Post as much as possible and use different carriers like DHL for the UK and Germany.
Good to hear GF, unfortunately I have about a 2% loss rate for international shipping. I'm ok with the loss of tracking as long as it reaches the destination, but I always ship insured to cover loss. Unfortunately insurance doesn't always work either...
Post by: maxt on December 30, 2018, 07:42:57 PM
Swiss post is one of the best in the world (after Dutch post, of course) but still people are not open internationally keeping it all local.
Post by: twiliter on December 30, 2018, 09:20:42 PM
As much as crazy Ricardo CHF price may seem it is not quite fair market. Many Swiss collectors and sellers are reluctant to deal with outside world. The other week I sent couple of emails to tutti.ch sellers. I am looking for Michel Jordi SAKs, and I found 2 new in original box listed, the prices are 150% of what I would expected on ebay but still... Nobody even bothered to reply. :D
Swiss post is one of the best in the world (after Dutch post, of course) but still people are not open internationally keeping it all local.
Yes I understand. I still ship international to most places that have reliable post, but there are a lot of sellers, even on fleaBay that will not. It has been riskier for me to ship through customs, but it's been mostly worth it for me overall, 2% is not a lot, and it's less than fleaBay fees for sure. :salute:
Post by: maxt on December 30, 2018, 10:07:23 PM
there are a lot of sellers, even on fleaBay that will not.There are a lot of companies that provide mail-box services in the US and EU, but Switzerland is outside of European Union. Besides the Swiss like to use uberwesung (wire transfer) and do not accept Paypal. Having these peculiar properties I cannot fully consider their prices as average \ fair market.
Post by: cody6268 on February 23, 2019, 03:59:34 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-CAMILLUS-CUB-SCOUT-KNIFE/222080727513?hash=item33b50af9d9:g:vpYAAOSwz2lXCUdg
Post by: kamakiri on April 05, 2019, 04:55:15 AM
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/g5YAAOSwbBpcipqR/s-l1600.jpg)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/163627711276
Post by: Thunderpants on April 05, 2019, 02:16:34 PM
A messed up Marlboro box. What kind of a beauty lurks inside? A Troubleshooter? Or an Outdoorsman, perhaps?
Remember, someone coughed up a lung to get this thing. Boy oh boy, I hope it was worth it!
Let's dig through the pictures and see...
A flipping Spartan?!!!
NOOOOOO!
Post by: kamakiri on April 05, 2019, 10:11:32 PM
Post by: Thunderpants on April 26, 2019, 04:24:20 PM
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Victorinox-Pioneer-Taxi-Edition-Mercedes-Benz-Selten/133019780438?hash=item1ef898c556:g:RFMAAOSwBXhbHP2k
Post by: FolderBeholder on May 01, 2019, 05:17:32 PM
Item number 163614177510
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/40783585513_2019a11cf9.jpg)
Post by: VICMAN on May 01, 2019, 05:58:15 PM
Does anyone know why this Pioneer got $306? Was it possibly because there were two bidders in war? Or maybe something I don't know.
Item number 163614177510
That seems awfully high to me.
Post by: FolderBeholder on May 01, 2019, 10:44:29 PM
That seems awfully high to me.I was thinking the same thing. His starting price was $150 when seems high but perhaps okay for new in box.
Post by: kamakiri on May 02, 2019, 12:18:06 AM
I was thinking the same thing. His starting price was $150 when seems high but perhaps okay for new in box.
Crazy for that vintage IMO. Seller clearly state '80s vintage. I don't think they're difficult to find with box and I think the starting price was already higher than current 'market price' for MIB. I would understand a teeny bit better if the box was minty too.
Two squirrels and one nut...or two nuts and one knife? :D
Post by: cody6268 on May 02, 2019, 01:28:28 AM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-TWO-BLADE-Floral-Pruning-100mm-RARE-COLLECTIBLE/202662303826?hash=item2f2f9d5852:g:DjkAAOSwKZtakLjl
Post by: kamakiri on May 02, 2019, 01:43:22 AM
Don't think it's worth $235. It's similar to the two-blade Grafter, but instead of the budding blade, has the clip point blade. I sure wish it was still being made.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-TWO-BLADE-Floral-Pruning-100mm-RARE-COLLECTIBLE/202662303826?hash=item2f2f9d5852:g:DjkAAOSwKZtakLjl
Yeah, I don't think that's rare at all. I don't have one in that exact configuration, but I also don't want it. ;)
Wether separate or on the back of the budding knife, I'd rather have the bark lifter. And I don't really consider any of the big V tangs as desirable or collectable yet.
Post by: kamakiri on May 08, 2019, 06:03:34 AM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/91-mm-Elsener-Schwyz-1920-30-model-Swiss-Army-Knife-Fiber-Scales-/264301380656
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/h5cAAOSwOpFcxX75/s-l1600.jpg)
Post by: Huntsman on May 08, 2019, 06:32:09 AM
Maybe that's why the price!!
Post by: kamakiri on May 08, 2019, 06:44:05 AM
https://www.ebay.com/bfl/viewbids/264301380656
Post by: Reinier on May 08, 2019, 07:31:00 AM
Less crazy than a $3000 Pioneer IMHO.
Post by: Thunderpants on May 08, 2019, 01:04:21 PM
Post by: MiniChamp on May 08, 2019, 01:10:25 PM
$675 and 6 1/2 hours to go:Sold for $985.09. Not at all crazy (and, as we can see, the early climb to $675 was just foreplay). It seems to be a very early Elsener officer's knife (a model 237, to be more precise) with a wood saw and a "Gesetzlich Geschützt" stamp on the screw driver. If Ulli's table (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,50014.60.html#att306974) is correct about the range of years when the gs stamp was used and Victorinox (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=75774.0;attach=356509) is correct about them starting to make SAKs with wood saws in 1902, then this SAK should be precisely from 1902. One of the very first Victorinox SAKs with a wood saw. It's quite exceptional to be able to date such an old SAK so precisely. It's also quite remarkable (at least from my personal perspective (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,76257.0.html)) that the wood saw has 23 teeth. This is the first time that I see such a thing on a 90mm/91mm Victorinox SAK. Also, the condition appears to be excellent for a carbon steel SAK of such an age. All in all, it seems to be a real gem! Congrats to whoever won the auction.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/91-mm-Elsener-Schwyz-1920-30-model-Swiss-Army-Knife-Fiber-Scales-/264301380656
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/h5cAAOSwOpFcxX75/s-l1600.jpg)
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on May 08, 2019, 01:16:07 PM
Luckily the nice eBay people found something similar for me!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190508/e59c8d70b44d3b75912878ce71f28ab5.jpg)
Post by: Huntsman on May 08, 2019, 03:22:59 PM
So one of the earliest Officer's Knives .... Wow
Way beyond my price range .... or even my understanding !!!
I bet the seller picked it up for 10sf at a flea market!!
PS. The nice people at eBay also suggested that 'similar' item to me
Post by: kamakiri on May 08, 2019, 05:51:42 PM
Sold for $985.09. Not at all crazy (and, as we can see, the early climb to $675 was just foreplay).
Agreed. It's just those two bidders I thought were crazy thinking they'd start the bidding war a week early. I was guessing it was going to top $1k with one of those two in the mix. I was wrong on both counts there, unless you include the $24 shipping.
Thanks for the correct history. I would have guessed higher, if I understood the history better.
Post by: kamakiri on May 08, 2019, 05:53:28 PM
Ah dang, missed this one!
Luckily the nice eBay people found something similar for me!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190508/e59c8d70b44d3b75912878ce71f28ab5.jpg)
:rofl: I hate that!
Post by: cody6268 on May 17, 2019, 04:57:43 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Army-Military-Surplus-Gerber-Multi-Tool-Survival-Bug-Out-Bag-Essential-GI/293085765469?hash=item443d45df5d%3Ag%3AvQgAAOSwos1c2B5t&LH_ItemCondition=4
Post by: ulli on August 06, 2019, 01:30:40 PM
https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/militaer-sackmesser-coutellerie-suisse-1076434654/ (https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/militaer-sackmesser-coutellerie-suisse-1076434654/)
https://www.tutti.ch/de/vi/st-gallen/sammeln/militaer-sackmesser-modell-1890-stadler-zug-die-rarit-t/30059788?redirected (https://www.tutti.ch/de/vi/st-gallen/sammeln/militaer-sackmesser-modell-1890-stadler-zug-die-rarit-t/30059788?redirected)
at a second glance, two fakes (my personal opinion). So anybody see why?
Post by: cody6268 on August 06, 2019, 08:34:04 PM
At a first glance, two really beautiful knives...
https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/militaer-sackmesser-coutellerie-suisse-1076434654/ (https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/militaer-sackmesser-coutellerie-suisse-1076434654/)
https://www.tutti.ch/de/vi/st-gallen/sammeln/militaer-sackmesser-modell-1890-stadler-zug-die-rarit-t/30059788?redirected (https://www.tutti.ch/de/vi/st-gallen/sammeln/militaer-sackmesser-modell-1890-stadler-zug-die-rarit-t/30059788?redirected)
at a second glance, two fakes (my personal opinion). So anybody see why?
I didn't notice anything that could be viewed as an armorer's stamp, but that's about all I could notice.
Post by: spudley112 on August 06, 2019, 11:49:34 PM
Ouch.
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on August 07, 2019, 09:33:07 AM
At a first glance, two really beautiful knives...
https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/militaer-sackmesser-coutellerie-suisse-1076434654/ (https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/militaer-sackmesser-coutellerie-suisse-1076434654/)
https://www.tutti.ch/de/vi/st-gallen/sammeln/militaer-sackmesser-modell-1890-stadler-zug-die-rarit-t/30059788?redirected (https://www.tutti.ch/de/vi/st-gallen/sammeln/militaer-sackmesser-modell-1890-stadler-zug-die-rarit-t/30059788?redirected)
at a second glance, two fakes (my personal opinion). So anybody see why?
I'm not familiar enough with these models, but regarding the second knife I can tell you that i've dealt with the seller a couple of times in the past and don't really have any reason to be suspicious about him. If I remember correctly he also does restorations on knives, maybe he did some restoration on the knife that makes you think it's fake? Although if he restored the knife he should mention it in the ad.
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on August 07, 2019, 09:50:31 AM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/233299417680
Why did people bid that much money ($ 265) for a Safari Hunter?
The title may suggest it's a Fireman, but obviously it isn't because it doesn't have a Fireman logo on the scales. And yes it has a bail, but anyone can put a bail on a Safari Hunter (or on any knife that has a hollow rivet), that doesn't make it special.
Post by: Huntsman on August 07, 2019, 10:00:35 AM
I didn't notice anything that could be viewed as an armorer's stamp, but that's about all I could notice.
Both knives have the small Swiss cross. Very faint on the first one (first piccie)
at a second glance, two fakes (my personal opinion). So anybody see why?
If they are fakes the manufacturers have aged the metal amazingly - As GF says - Maybe restorations
I would say the rivets look like they were made by more modern machinery ??? - See the small ring inside?
Tang stamps? - Or lack of ..... The wood is in too good condition? ???
Go on Ulli tell us - You, of all people, should know !!
Post by: ulli on August 07, 2019, 12:04:33 PM
Both knives have the small Swiss cross. Very faint on the first one (first piccie)
If they are fakes the manufacturers have aged the metal amazingly - As GF says - Maybe restorations
I would say the rivets look like they were made by more modern machinery ??? - See the small ring inside?
Tang stamps? - Or lack of ..... The wood is in too good condition? ???
Go on Ulli tell us - You, of all people, should know !!
Its just my personal opinion, so I hope nobody feels disappointed. They both are indeed modells 1890 oder 1901, thats for sure. So not fakes in that way. The most common modells 1890 are Elsener and Wester Solingen. So one of Stadler Zug is really rare, and that means expensive. If you take a close look on the Stalder Zug you will see, that all the tools have been sharpened and polished really well. But the tang stamp of Stalder Zug looks just perfect, not to compare to an old tang stamp of Elsener Schwyz. That time (around 1900), the knife companies used specific letters for their stamps. This stamp of Stalder Zug is a modern one with modern letters. So I`m pretty sure, that this engraving was made by a modern laser engraving machine - easy to be done. Why? To increase the value. Maybe not done by this specific seller, maybe someone sold him this knife. There are many "fakes" around.
The other one from coutellerie suisse is quite easy. All I know is that they never produced the model 1890. They just startet with the model 1901. So they never made any 1890 military knives with black scales. So why are they available on the internet? There are some people around where you can send your knives in and they put new scales on them, black scales, with the cross on the scales. You just Need a modell 1901, put the brown fiber scales away, send it in for restoration and you will get it back with black scales and the military cross. Quite an easy thing to be done. But now many collectors of military knvies will think, that there are original modells 1890 from coutellerie suisse, that increases the value and the chance of "faking" and so on.
Post by: jaydar on August 07, 2019, 12:53:48 PM
Now here's something that kind of surprised me:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/233299417680
Why did people bid that much money ($ 265) for a Safari Hunter?
The title may suggest it's a Fireman, but obviously it isn't because it doesn't have a Fireman logo on the scales. And yes it has a bail, but anyone can put a bail on a Safari Hunter (or on any knife that has a hollow rivet), that doesn't make it special.
I think the main point is its a fireman because of the tool set a safari hunter has a plain curved blade and a fireman has a serated curved blade the logo doesn't make it a fireman although it is nice to have.
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on August 07, 2019, 01:20:46 PM
I think the main point is its a fireman because of the tool set a safari hunter has a plain curved blade and a fireman has a serated curved blade the logo doesn't make it a fireman although it is nice to have.
I always considered a Fireman to be a Hunter with fireman logo on the scale. I have seen both Hunters and Firemans with serrated blades and with non serrated blades, so apparently the serrations don’t separate the two models from each other but the logo :dunno:
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on August 07, 2019, 01:24:31 PM
Serrated and non serrated Fireman
Post by: jaydar on August 07, 2019, 01:28:45 PM
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/vjnyaexgwqywp65/2019-05-29%2016.25.25.jpg?raw=1)
Serrated and non serrated Fireman
I think all firemen are serrated
A rare variation of the Hunter is the Fireman, (not to be confused with 111mm knives of the same name), that was manufactured between 1994 and 1998. It has red Nylon scales and a special Fireman's logo on the scales, the gutting-blade has a serrated edge (rescue/belt-cutter blade). The estimated production was only 2380 units. Some of these knives were produced with a bail and, according to Victorinox, did not have a unique article number. The production volume cannot be determined.
The Zurich Fireman, (an unofficial name), was reported to be a very limited run (~1000 units) of red scaled Hunter models with a bail.
The question is does the tool set define the knife or the logo
Post by: ulli on August 07, 2019, 01:34:33 PM
Post by: sakwakky on August 07, 2019, 01:58:15 PM
https://www.couteaux-du-soldat-suisse.ch/J01/index.php/en/cotation/cotes-modeles-1890
I agree that it looks like it might have had some work done to it at some point during its 120 year life....but I am happy to have won it for only 1155
it will look very nice along side the other examples in my collection
Dave Arnold
PS I agree with the comments on the Stadler Zug, and I would not buy anything from that seller. Before he passed away, Stefan Schober gave me a list of sellers not to EVER trust and the seller of that Stadler Zug was 3rd on his list.
Post by: jaydar on August 07, 2019, 02:13:11 PM
I m not sure if this info from sakwiki is correct or not. I have seen too many of those "zurich" fireman recently to believe that only 1000 units were produced. By the way, its quite easy to put a bail to a "normal" fireman to say its a "zurich" fireman now :-)
100% agree but I still am not sure what hunter would want a serrated gutting blade .... for me if it has a serrated blade its a seat belt cutter not gutting hook
Post by: ulli on August 07, 2019, 02:16:58 PM
I don`t blame anybody, I think most collectors are honest, and most books and webpages try to be as accurate as possible. But they share just the knowledge they know, and they try to find evidence for the hypotheses they made, and thats why they have a limited view.
Post by: kamakiri on August 08, 2019, 06:29:29 AM
So I`m pretty sure, that this engraving was made by a modern laser engraving machine - easy to be done. Why? To increase the value. Maybe not done by this specific seller, maybe someone sold him this knife. There are many "fakes" around.
Sad, but true. I have at least a couple that I know of. One is a blade etching that is clearly done on modern equipment...and has parts from different knives. :( The other is on the tang of what I believe to be an otherwise unmarked genuine early '40s knife... :rant: At least they weren't expensive lessons.
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on August 08, 2019, 08:19:00 AM
PS I agree with the comments on the Stadler Zug, and I would not buy anything from that seller. Before he passed away, Stefan Schober gave me a list of sellers not to EVER trust and the seller of that Stadler Zug was 3rd on his list.
May I ask if he also gave a reason for not ever trusting this seller? Because I have bought from him a couple of times without any problems.
Post by: maxt on August 08, 2019, 12:53:52 PM
May I ask if he also gave a reason for not ever trusting this seller? Because I have bought from him a couple of times without any problems.Do you know his eBay name?
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on August 08, 2019, 01:07:16 PM
Do you know his eBay name?
He’s not on eBay as far as I know.
Post by: Mechanickal on September 03, 2019, 08:06:36 PM
Just with scissors instead of the woodsaw.
Good knowing what value they carry.
Also explains why someone contacted me to buy it for €200... ::)
Post by: wengercollector on November 05, 2019, 12:09:07 PM
Just crazy the prices raising for old officer knives...
Post by: Rapidray on November 05, 2019, 01:51:37 PM
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/vjnyaexgwqywp65/2019-05-29%2016.25.25.jpg?raw=1)Very late for this one...
Serrated and non serrated Fireman
Very nice Fireman! :cheers:
Post by: Mechanickal on November 05, 2019, 02:01:22 PM
Who of you bought the well used 4 pin spartan for around 1000$?$1000??
Just crazy the prices raising for old officer knives...
I have two of those and will sell both in a heartbeat if someone offers me that :D
Post by: Mechanickal on November 05, 2019, 02:02:04 PM
Post by: Reinier on November 05, 2019, 03:45:11 PM
Oh and registered, insured shipping would be on me too :D
It will take five weeks though :P
Post by: kamakiri on November 05, 2019, 05:08:24 PM
Who of you bought the well used 4 pin spartan for around 1000$?
Just crazy the prices raising for old officer knives...
Not that crazy. Not me, but I thought this one would have a good chance of cracking $1k. Wouldn't be surprised if it's an MTO member. On some lists out there.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/QGAAAOSwnGldti8F/s-l1600.jpg)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-4-pin-91mm-Victorinox-Elsener-Schwyz-Swiss-Army-officer-Knife-/233382470287
.....
This strikes me as a bit more crazy...BIN price of $350. :facepalm:
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/a0cAAOSwwRldr7C2/s-l1600.jpg)
Post by: Rapidray on November 05, 2019, 05:44:27 PM
Post by: Frailer on November 05, 2019, 06:13:34 PM
Not that crazy. Not me, but I thought this one would have a good chance of cracking $1k. Wouldn't be surprised if it's an MTO member. On some lists out there.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/QGAAAOSwnGldti8F/s-l1600.jpg)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-4-pin-91mm-Victorinox-Elsener-Schwyz-Swiss-Army-officer-Knife-/233382470287
I don't know if the buyer is an MTO member, but the seller is. He's a great guy who prices his knives fairly; I'm happy to see him get a nice windfall.
That's not the sort of SAK I'm interested in, thankfully. This hobby is expensive enough already. :D
Post by: gustophersmob on November 05, 2019, 11:51:39 PM
Not that crazy. Not me, but I thought this one would have a good chance of cracking $1k. Wouldn't be surprised if it's an MTO member. On some lists out there.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/QGAAAOSwnGldti8F/s-l1600.jpg)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-4-pin-91mm-Victorinox-Elsener-Schwyz-Swiss-Army-officer-Knife-/233382470287
.....
This strikes me as a bit more crazy...BIN price of $350. :facepalm:
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/a0cAAOSwwRldr7C2/s-l1600.jpg)
I know next to nothing about old officer knives. What makes this particular one more rare/valuable/collectible?
Post by: Huntsman on November 06, 2019, 12:03:28 AM
Quote
One of the first Swiss Army Knives produced for the General public in 1897
The knife is very early from the late 1890's - early 1900's (Based on the tang stamps and the 4 pin construction)
So this model is about 120 years old - It is one of the first Officer's Knives ever produced.
The Officer's Knife was the first SAK available to the general public (as opposed to the military 'Soldier' models) and is the direct ancestor of what we all know as a SAK today
- So massively historically significant.
Check out SAKWiki: https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Officers+Knife
And it is in amazing condition and they are extremely rare to find.
That should explain it hopefully :tu: ....... Not that I'd pay $1,000 for one! :o .... But many would
EDIT PS. Fantastic sniping on the auction - 6 bids in the last six seconds of the auction - And one a minute or so before the end!
And a $760 price hike in the last minute or so!
Winning bid was a brand new bidder to that auction - Came in with a massive bid with one second to spare.
I say massive - As it looks like ebay auto bid the previous bid +$25 for the winning bid !
Post by: gustophersmob on November 06, 2019, 01:14:05 AM
I’d never paid much attention to the older models and it didn’t really register to me that it’s more common to see the older ones have 3 exposed pins.
That does sound like a very historic piece. I bet the winner is pleased to be getting it :tu:
Post by: cody6268 on November 06, 2019, 01:58:10 AM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-on-Tools-Branded-Burktek-Pocket-Wrench-II-USA-New-Old-Stock-RARE/174083756486?hash=item28883351c6:g:3ZoAAOSwfeddvLeB
Post by: Myron on November 19, 2019, 05:00:22 AM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Damascus-2010-Never-Used/254422049645
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on November 19, 2019, 08:32:44 AM
How about $6500 for a 2010 Pioneer Damast LE? It's a beautiful SAK, but....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Damascus-2010-Never-Used/254422049645
He's also selling the other years' Damascus models.
Funny thing is that for the 2016 model bidding starts at 500, which is reasonable. But for the 2012 model bidding starts at 3000, which is never gonna happen!
Post by: Frailer on March 08, 2020, 12:46:59 AM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-2014-VSAKCS-Red-Alox-Sea-Pioneer-New-/254524090171
I own one of these that is special to be, largely because I bought it directly from Jason Dillman when I visited his shop in Freeport.
But if someone waved $900 in my face it might become slightly less special. :whistle:
Post by: Huntsman on March 08, 2020, 01:10:15 AM
I know the value is the price the market will pay - But I do think these sales are way overpriced
- And some people have more money than sense :pok:
Which counts most of us out on these sales :pok: :(
Looks like it was three bidders pushing up the price - And the winner put in a couple of massive bids
And a lot of activity, and sniping, and a 600 price hike, all in the last 5 minutes :o
Post by: kamakiri on March 08, 2020, 03:30:30 AM
Post by: Myron on March 08, 2020, 04:24:17 PM
I guess we all have our own definitions of what's reasonable, and that's ok.
Post by: gustophersmob on March 08, 2020, 08:05:58 PM
Yes, that was crazy. The same seller had those two Farmers that appeared MIB and the price they fetched surprised me too.
I guess we all have our own definitions of what's reasonable, and that's ok.
What’s MIB? :think:
Post by: cody6268 on March 08, 2020, 08:07:04 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-US-Soldier-Combat-Utility-Knife-Black-Swiss-Army-Navy-SEAL-SAK-Demo/233504859682?hash=item365df96622:g:lT8AAOSwQvheQz0D
(https://i.imgur.com/kNLjMv8.jpg)
Post by: Myron on March 08, 2020, 08:24:58 PM
What’s MIB? :think:
Mint In Box. It's a common eBay seller description.
Post by: gustophersmob on March 08, 2020, 09:59:15 PM
Mint In Box. It's a common eBay seller description.
Thanks. I’ve seen NIB, but not MIB before.
Post by: SirVicaLot on March 09, 2020, 12:29:41 AM
What’s MIB? :think:
(http://themojocompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/MEN-IN-BLACK.jpg)
I just had to :D
Post by: kamakiri on March 09, 2020, 12:40:41 AM
(http://themojocompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/MEN-IN-BLACK.jpg):D :tu:
I just had to :D
Post by: gustophersmob on March 09, 2020, 01:19:44 AM
Post by: Storm on March 09, 2020, 04:35:24 AM
(http://themojocompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/MEN-IN-BLACK.jpg)
I just had to :D
You make us all proud to know you :salute:
Post by: SirVicaLot on March 09, 2020, 05:04:45 AM
Post by: Rapidray on March 09, 2020, 11:50:32 AM
Post by: kamakiri on April 24, 2020, 08:28:27 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rare-Victorinox-Master-Craftsman-Small-84mm-Swiss-Army-Knife-Victoria/184204539960
And what’s with the overpriced ‘60s Woodsmans lately?
Post by: Myron on April 24, 2020, 08:40:01 PM
Post by: kamakiri on April 24, 2020, 09:35:27 PM
Maybe the seller feels it is only a scale swap away from being worth that much? :dunno:
Post by: aerojet on April 25, 2020, 10:26:09 PM
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 02, 2020, 06:48:03 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/oMJ0SdB.png)
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LEATHERMAN-REBAR-COYOTE-STAINLESS-STEEL-MULTITOOL-NYLON-SHEATH-BRAND-NEW/112531145091?hash=item1a33610183:g:I5kAAOSwbn1duQJd
And another one.
(https://i.imgur.com/jygO4Qo.png)
Post by: Huntsman on June 03, 2020, 02:31:04 AM
And aren't they one of the major Aussie MT suppliers - Wonder how many customers they'll get for this bargain
PS. I think any eBay crazies can get posted here - Even though the thread was originally started for SAKs !!
Post by: Reinier on June 03, 2020, 06:47:04 AM
At least that was the explanation when I once asked about a ridiculously expensive SAK.
Post by: cody6268 on June 04, 2020, 05:11:18 PM
https://www.arizonacustomknives.com/catalog/product/view/id/420109/s/420109/category/3/
From the Tekna website direct it is $21.95. If this ain't crazy, I don't know what is. And the ACK example is USED! From what I'm seeing on the secondary market (been looking for one of the dagger dive knives), Teknas are not worth much.
Keep in mind, I might have a little evil scheme figured out. Buy them from Tekna at $22, sell them to ACK for $52, and make $30. >:D
Post by: Reinier on June 06, 2020, 07:04:13 AM
https://www.ebay.fr/itm/392821617816
Post by: EMZ on June 06, 2020, 12:05:04 PM
BSB = Brigade Speciale Beveiliging = Brigade Special Security, which is a special Dutch Military Police unit.
The printing on the multi-tool reads "Vigilans et Fortis". This is the motto of the BSB.
This seller however 'sold' the multi-tool to several people, and then with each buyer he withdrew from the sale by saying that he just received a higher bid and he was going to sell it to this higher bidder. In the end he hasn't sold it, but instead now the bidding starts at € 200.
I don't wish him good luck with his sales, because of his unlikable way of doing business.
But maybe one of you guys is willing to buy the tool.
Post by: gregozedobe on June 06, 2020, 03:38:34 PM
This guy is trying to sell a BSB marked multitool for at least € 200.
BSB = Brigade Speciale Beveiliging = Brigade Special Security, which is a special Dutch Military Police unit.
The printing on the multi-tool reads "Vigilans et Fortis". This is the motto of the BSB.
This seller however 'sold' the multi-tool to several people, and then with each buyer he withdrew from the sale by saying that he just received a higher bid and he was going to sell it to this higher bidder. In the end he hasn't sold it, but instead now the bidding starts at € 200.
I don't wish him good luck with his sales, because of his unlikable way of doing business.
But maybe one of you guys is willing to buy the tool.
If that is the one I saw earlier it is only a cheap copy of a SOG ToolClip, so not worth even 10% of what the seller is asking. Even it was a genuine ToolClip it would still only be worth a fraction of what they are asking for.
Given the sneaky behaviour of the seller hopefully no one will offer them anywhere near their asking price.
Post by: dks on June 09, 2020, 11:18:55 AM
New 2020 damascus for 1000 Euro. I know they are popular but not that popular, yet
There are more available on eBay , within the EU for nearly half that price, and they are also in shops, so I doubt anybody will buy it for that much
Post by: Reinier on June 09, 2020, 11:28:32 AM
Good to see you again dks :cheers:
Post by: dks on June 09, 2020, 11:40:40 AM
Post by: EMZ on June 09, 2020, 01:33:46 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Hunter-Pro-Alox-Damast-Damascus-Limited-Edition-2020-kupferbraun-845/353095034978?epid=27038073795&hash=item52361aa862:g:oEAAAOSwpORe1sac
New 2020 damascus for 1000 Euro. I know they are popular but not that popular, yet
There are more available on eBay , within the EU for nearly half that price, and they are also in shops, so I doubt anybody will buy it for that much
Today I bought the last in the Netherlands on-line available specimen. Seems they are rather hard to find by now.
Post by: pfrsantos on June 09, 2020, 01:41:23 PM
Today I bought the last in the Netherlands on-line available specimen. Seems they are rather hard to find by now.
:worthless:
:popcorn:
Post by: dks on June 09, 2020, 02:17:40 PM
(https://5mpublishing.sirv.com/pig/legacy/files/large%20white%20sow%20piglets%20.jpeg)
Post by: EMZ on June 09, 2020, 02:21:55 PM
:worthless:
:popcorn:
I know, I know... But, but... It first has to be mailed to me! Then I will unpack it and make a picture of it.
Post by: pfrsantos on June 09, 2020, 04:19:57 PM
I know, I know... But, but... It first has to be mailed to me! Then I will unpack it and make a picture of it.
:pok: :pok:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXE8LdXzeHM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXE8LdXzeHM)
Post by: EMZ on June 11, 2020, 03:49:41 PM
I know, I know... But, but... It first has to be mailed to me! Then I will unpack it and make a picture of it.
Package received this afternoon. Immediately took a picture after unpacking.
A little bit crazy... € 379... for a knife -although beautiful- that's never going to cut anything.
Post by: FolderBeholder on June 12, 2020, 05:48:44 PM
Package received this afternoon. Immediately took a picture after unpacking.:like: It is on my want to buy list.
A little bit crazy... € 379... for a knife -although beautiful- that's never going to cut anything.
Post by: Frailer on August 02, 2020, 03:43:38 AM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/114098710126
Post by: Altis on August 02, 2020, 07:33:23 AM
On the Morakniv website:
(https://i.ibb.co/5vMpvvS/KEKW.png) (https://ibb.co/DkVckkv)
100x price on eBay... ???
(https://i.ibb.co/Fhxyz0D/Capture.png) (https://ibb.co/b6WCX2K)
Post by: gregozedobe on August 02, 2020, 09:53:21 AM
I’d like a Black Beauty set, but not this badly:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/114098710126
US $5,999.00 !!!! is serious money. Is that even vaguely in the ball park, or just a prime example of a greedy seller looking for a sucker ? I have no idea of the realistic value of these.
Post by: Reinier on August 02, 2020, 11:31:22 AM
Post by: Chako on August 02, 2020, 01:01:56 PM
Post by: SirVicaLot on August 02, 2020, 01:31:40 PM
Probably a typo, listing error.
I am afraid not. The seller has renewed that listing already. They started out at $7.999.00 :facepalm:
Post by: Reinier on August 02, 2020, 02:00:53 PM
Post by: 39hotrod on August 02, 2020, 03:11:04 PM
I was looking at getting a Morakniv 546, noticed they have a really nice 2020 edition color (yellow). It can be found in some places for under CAD$30 (basic model is about CAD$15).
On the Morakniv website:
(https://i.ibb.co/5vMpvvS/KEKW.png) (https://ibb.co/DkVckkv)
100x price on eBay... ???
(https://i.ibb.co/Fhxyz0D/Capture.png) (https://ibb.co/b6WCX2K)
Picked on up in early June.. Been my edc while out in the "Wilds" .. Nice knife..
Post by: Huntsman on August 02, 2020, 05:39:50 PM
I am afraid not. The seller has renewed that listing already. They started out at $7.999.00 :facepalm:So this then....... :rofl:
US $5,999.00 !!!! is serious money. Is that even vaguely in the ball park, or just a prime example of a greedy seller looking for a sucker ? ....
There seems to be something about these BBs that makes them highly, highly desirable and sought after.
But this is sick ... bad sick ... not cool sick
Post by: Myron on August 02, 2020, 06:07:23 PM
Crazy indeed.
Post by: Altis on August 02, 2020, 07:06:06 PM
Picked on up in early June.. Been my edc while out in the "Wilds" .. Nice knife..
For sure, I really want one. I can get the solid light-blue one for a reasonable price. Would prefer the black/yellow or black/orange but the prices go way up.
Post by: SirVicaLot on August 02, 2020, 07:27:40 PM
So this then....... :rofl:
There seems to be something about these BBs that makes them highly, highly desirable and sought after.
But this is sick ... bad sick ... not cool sick
I like the looks of them. Red shield on black alox looks really good. But the asking prices are beyond reasonable. One of these days I will stumble over one of them at a flea market for $10 or so :D
Post by: Huntsman on August 03, 2020, 01:37:49 AM
Post by: MacGyver on August 03, 2020, 06:16:56 PM
Pigs, as requested
(https://5mpublishing.sirv.com/pig/legacy/files/large%20white%20sow%20piglets%20.jpeg)
If we are posting pigs lets at least post a pig with style... :D
(https://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2013/12/Pink-Floyd-Oli-Scarff.jpg?w=1200&h=0&zc=1&s=0&a=t&q=89)
Post by: jnoxyd on August 04, 2020, 05:03:14 AM
^^^ Me too! :D .....Dream on buddyHope you guys are more lucky than me! I bought it once for $40, not for $10
Post by: Huntsman on August 04, 2020, 07:25:28 AM
Post by: Captain Hook on August 06, 2020, 03:40:12 AM
Post by: cody6268 on August 07, 2020, 05:28:47 PM
What's this guy trying to pull!? Better be next day delivery!
I see that a lot. I think sellers do that as a way to not only charge insane prices, but avoid as much eBay fees. Sneaky, and needs to be stopped. A seller had a bunch of knives at pretty good prices, but was wanting $15 A KNIFE for shipping. They used a smalll discount, I'm thinking like 15% to get around offering combined shipping. SO, about $30 worth of knives would've been $50 shipping.
Post by: cody6268 on September 18, 2020, 03:08:50 AM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pocket-Knife-Rare/174319153663
Post by: Huntsman on September 18, 2020, 04:15:22 AM
Surely though - It must be a typo :o
Post by: MacGyver on September 18, 2020, 03:40:52 PM
Supply (honest or dishonest) will only exist as long as the demand exists.
Post by: Reinier on September 20, 2020, 07:43:15 AM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/184448417991
:facepalm:
Post by: jnoxyd on September 20, 2020, 07:55:10 AM
PROTOYPE!!! $450!!!No, it is more rare bicolor version ;)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/184448417991
:facepalm:
Post by: Reinier on September 20, 2020, 07:59:14 AM
:(
Post by: Rizio Il Ghiro on September 20, 2020, 09:00:03 AM
Post by: kamakiri on September 20, 2020, 07:54:28 PM
We gotta archive some of these crazies!
Post by: kamakiri on September 24, 2020, 04:24:43 AM
This seller does a good job of showing the issues with this knife (IMO)...and they clearly state the cracked spacers/liners in the third sale description.
I’m wondering if it’ll go for sale again.
Post by: cody6268 on September 24, 2020, 04:30:15 AM
Crazy isn’t always on the seller’s part...
This seller does a good job of showing the issues with this knife (IMO)...and they clearly state the cracked spacers/liners in the third sale description.
I’m wondering if it’ll go for sale again.
On the other side of crazy, I gave $10 shipped for my 236maU (kinda like a Ranger) of that era (WITH the cracked liners), and I got an Irish Shamrock Classic SD and an older Imperial USA shell handle knife with it in the same lot. I don't get how someone else missed it.
$130 is quite a bit.
Post by: kamakiri on September 24, 2020, 06:56:25 PM
On the other side of crazy, I gave $10 shipped for my 236maU (kinda like a Ranger) of that era (WITH the cracked liners), and I got an Irish Shamrock Classic SD and an older Imperial USA shell handle knife with it in the same lot. I don't get how someone else missed it.
$130 is quite a bit.
Nice. That’s about all they’re worth once the liners crack (IMO). Instantly becomes a ‘for parts’ knife. Especially in vintage Champions...the anodized liners seem to almost all fail at once, and it’s not cheap or easy to source 7 of them for a repair or restoration. Or at least for a ‘correct’ looking resto.
EDIT:
Forgot to attach a pic if the cracked liners from the listings. Clearly shown since the first auction.
Post by: kamakiri on October 22, 2020, 07:48:28 PM
Post by: Simon_Templar on October 22, 2020, 08:04:28 PM
Post by: kamakiri on October 22, 2020, 08:47:35 PM
I didn’t think the last couple of shuttles sold in the US were unreasonable at $80 + shipping. But both were used. One c. ‘82 vintage and I think one Japan version.
Post by: kamakiri on October 22, 2020, 09:13:24 PM
Post by: dks on October 23, 2020, 08:15:36 AM
The same with mass produced knives from old US companies like US made Camillus and Schrade that can go for a lot of money on eBay, if someone from e.g. Europe wants them, whereas in the US they can be found more easily and locally, as just old used knives.
In general prices for older knives have gone up considerably, on eBay, in the past 10 years.
Post by: ReamerPunch on January 16, 2021, 04:33:22 PM
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Post by: Thunderpants on January 16, 2021, 05:07:16 PM
And the one I can get here for 16 euros (inc postage) doesn't have anywhere near as many airmiles as one that's gone from Sweden to the States to Oz. So that's something to bear in mind!
Post by: Tomcat_81 on January 26, 2021, 09:43:17 PM
Look at that enormous gain in value!
Forget the stock exchange... go for swiss steel.
Post by: kamakiri on January 26, 2021, 10:28:13 PM
Invest in knives, I say to my wife.
Look at that enormous gain in value!
Forget the stock exchange... go for swiss steel.
No kidding. Get the right ones and +100% to +200% gains possible. In as little as a few months.
:whistle:
Post by: Huntsman on February 08, 2021, 05:52:05 AM
This seems all so ludicrous to me. A question to those of you who have been collecting for a while: just when did the prices of ordinary vintage SAKs started to skyrocket?
I reckon its been within my lifetime on this forum - Ie in the last eight years or so.
When I started here I did buy a few older models (although none pre-war) and they were expensive - But affordable to me
Since then I reckon prices have over doubled - and the rest - on the older ones - and this started to happen not long after I started.
So now ....... completely unaffordable
Just like you and your Astronaut - I would love to own an old Spartan / Officers Knife - But I am pretty sure I will never have one :cry:
Post by: Huntsman on February 08, 2021, 05:53:52 AM
https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/egger1990/m.html?item=114098710126&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
Post by: Reinier on February 08, 2021, 11:29:01 AM
This one is a bit stupid as well. $199 for shipping a Classic?
Post by: elsinox on February 08, 2021, 12:01:23 PM
Someone posted a link earlier to this guy's Black Beauty - But he has got a ton of overpriced exhibits!!
https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/egger1990/m.html?item=114098710126&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
Mr. Egger is a well known dealer. I think he knows exactly what he`s doing. If there`s a limited edition coming out, he buys as many knives as he can get (for example Man on the Moon, Damascus). Then after some time, he sells them for a higher price. I think it is a good business model and he earns a lot of money with it, and its totally legal. The only way to end such trades are that you have to register yourself on a list if you want to buy a limited piece. But still there you can register a friend or familiy member... Mr. Egger is not the only one. There are some out there making it the same way. Thats a matter of demand and supply. And if you buy many of a limited edition, the prices will rise, and you can sell them for more. Thats how it is.
Post by: Echotech on February 08, 2021, 12:13:07 PM
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HERMES-x-VICTORINOX-Swiss-Army-Knife-Card-Type-W-Leather-Case-/224344151498?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
Post by: kamakiri on February 21, 2021, 10:41:15 PM
Post by: kamakiri on March 08, 2021, 03:38:39 AM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/233914410345
Only good for parts, IMO. :dunno: broken liners clearly pointed out.
But sold for $251 + shipping.
Post by: Sneider on March 08, 2021, 06:11:12 PM
https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/victorinox-damast-2010-nur-2010-stueck-1161983294/ (https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/victorinox-damast-2010-nur-2010-stueck-1161983294/)
Post by: Reinier on March 08, 2021, 07:02:30 PM
Without words :sa:
https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/victorinox-damast-2010-nur-2010-stueck-1161983294/ (https://www.ricardo.ch/de/a/victorinox-damast-2010-nur-2010-stueck-1161983294/)
I thought it was already ridiculous when I sold mine for about $1000 a few years ago.
Post by: kamakiri on April 15, 2021, 05:32:11 AM
Post by: SwissMix2020 on April 15, 2021, 06:37:12 AM
Eventually, I too may have to shell out a few hundred bucks when I look for some examples of pre-1970s models or some limited/rare models.
But there still the thrill of finding a bargain and so far Ive been able to score plenty of 1975-1985 models for under $10.
Post by: Huntsman on April 15, 2021, 08:59:06 AM
But there still the thrill of finding a bargain and so far I've been able to score plenty of 1975-1985 models for under $10.
Oh boy What's your secret? I always pay through the nose ...... Well I used to as now I've stopped buying .... as all the models I liked were too much $$$
I am assuming lots of time digging and patience on ebay .... maybe with a few garage sales, bric a brac stores flea markets thrown in
Post by: SwissMix2020 on April 19, 2021, 10:17:12 AM
An easy one are looking at 91mm models and any without a sewing eye in the awl, or those still with a screw on the scissors. Lack of a hook on some models. And of course finding a clip point small blade.
Other thing are more nuanced.
They sold millions of these things, so there are still bargains out there and most people are more interested in limited editions & special designs than the original plain red scale models. More people who are buying more people maybe interested in selling.
Anything pre 1973 is going to be expensive. For now, nobody seems to care as much for late 70s to early 80s models. Not sure why?
Other thing is to be cautious with sellers who sell a ton of SAK and that are accurately described; ie they put the model name, approximate age and features...those sellers know their stuff and usually price close to their real value.
Its kinda mean to say but find the casual sellers as I find them often mislabeling or not identifying properly what they are selling. Makes it harder as they wont come up on a regular search as they wont use proper keywords.
And yes, patience. Lots of patience. I bid on several a week and may walk away with just 1-2 per month. If anything, I am probably helping those sellers get a bit more for their auctions...
Post by: Reinier on April 19, 2021, 10:20:38 AM
And I think Huntsman knows about SAKWiki :cheers:
Post by: pfrsantos on April 19, 2021, 12:15:19 PM
I agree SwissMix2020. I've found the best bargains when knives were just described as "Swiss Knife" or "Altes Taschenmesser, Rot, Dachbodenfund" :)
And I think Huntsman knows about SAKWiki :cheers:
I've awlso found some nice knives, from the german brand Rostfrei.
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: Reinier on April 19, 2021, 01:38:04 PM
Post by: Huntsman on April 19, 2021, 04:38:35 PM
PS. SAKWiki ??? :think:
Post by: kamakiri on April 20, 2021, 12:53:02 AM
Anything pre 1973 is going to be expensive. For now, nobody seems to care as much for late 70s to early 80s models. Not sure why?I think you can answer your own question:
They sold millions of these thingsProduction ramped up during that time. From the mid ‘70s, they ‘couldn’t keep up with demand’. A new facility was completed in 1980. Knives from that period aren’t particularly rare and are pretty easy to identify as you said.
And yes, patience. Lots of patience. I bid on several a week and may walk away with just 1-2 per month. If anything, I am probably helping those sellers get a bit more for their auctions...
I suppose finding ‘bargains’ is relative. I can’t really get too excited about finding a knife for under $10 that’s worth anywhere near $10.
I completely agree with your narratives about the different types of sellers, and how to look for bargains in general. Commonly mislabeled ‘rare’ models is one of the ways I find some things below market prices.
The big annoying trouble I find are the incorrectly dated or named ones from popular sellers. Drives prices into the crazy range quite unjustifiably.
Post by: kamakiri on April 20, 2021, 01:00:31 AM
Post by: Frailer on April 20, 2021, 02:34:23 AM
And I think Huntsman knows about SAKWiki :cheers:
I think you’re right. :rofl:
Post by: Huntsman on April 20, 2021, 02:52:56 AM
Post by: kamakiri on April 20, 2021, 03:47:00 AM
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Wow. Max said he liked it. But I suppose you know better. :dunno:
Post by: Huntsman on April 20, 2021, 04:42:38 AM
And as mentioned great to promote contributions to the Wiki - Thanks for that !
Have removed my post from my and your posts
Post by: SwissMix2020 on April 20, 2021, 07:24:29 AM
I think you can answer your own question:Production ramped up during that time. From the mid ‘70s, they ‘couldn’t keep up with demand’. A new facility was completed in 1980. Knives from that period aren’t particularly rare and are pretty easy to identify as you said.
I suppose finding ‘bargains’ is relative. I can’t really get too excited about finding a knife for under $10 that’s worth anywhere near $10.
:iagree: yup, it’s totally relative. For now I’m just acquiring basic models to study first hand their characteristics. It’s one thing to view pictures and read about them...I learn new things when I have them in hand.
Eventually, I want to graduate to identify fakes or when they mix up/replace to create frankenknives.
I’ve already hit my first dud and bought one that even after several cleanings...I’m afraid to touch lest I get a bout of tetanus. Might be my first donor knife to experiment in modding and taking it apart to study the inner layers and workings.
Someday, I hope to spot those truly rare finds for a song but go for much more than $10. :cheers:
Post by: Echotech on April 20, 2021, 07:51:12 AM
Advertised as “Vintage pocket knife Victorinox Switzerland stainless Rosterel x 2” (yep Rosterel)
Thought they were both OC Pioneers from the pics, turns out the red one is a Farmer so even better as I’ve a few OC Pioneers. The silver Pioneer is without the keyring, only have a red one without keyring so again very pleased.
The gunk on the blade will come off easily and both are going to scrub up really well I reckon.
Thought there’d be plenty of bids but only two, so with delivery got them for A$61, about US$45. BARGAIN
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210420/1b6229a25d5996ac1eeab20f45ad34b2.jpg)
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Post by: cody6268 on April 25, 2021, 03:26:37 AM
But this takes the cake. $105 for a $35 Buck Spitfire. I priced out a Custom Shop build, and for G-10, S35VN, and a Cerakoted blade, it came out to about the same. And this is just a standard aluminum/420HC version.
https://www.tigercatoutfitters.com/collections/accessories/products/knife-buck-spitfire-in-orange?variant=39308604768417
Post by: EMZ on July 12, 2021, 10:51:53 PM
I think yhat's an awful lot of money for a knife that originally cost about € 45 in 2015.
https://www.ebay.de/itm/255043662224
Post by: EMZ on July 17, 2021, 08:33:48 AM
This blue Alox 2015 Limited Edition Pioneer is already at € 351, with still 3 days to go. (I have no involvement in this auction!)
I think yhat's an awful lot of money for a knife that originally cost about € 45 in 2015.
https://www.ebay.de/itm/255043662224
Sold for € 445, a whopping US $525.92...
That's a lot of money. You could also say that it was a good investment for the seller.
Post by: Altis on July 17, 2021, 09:58:13 PM
On one hand, nobody likes what feels like price gouging. But things like this are only worth what people are willing to pay, and there's people who feel it's worth it to them to pay such high prices for things that are hard to find.
In a way, I think it's good that it incentivizes people to buy up and increase copies of limited or discontinued models in circulation, keep them in good shape and present them to the market for those who really want them later.
Post by: kamakiri on August 01, 2021, 04:52:04 PM
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/I5IAAOSwvBlg~CzU/s-l1600.jpg)
Wow. $730 + shipping. And for a scissor with a ‘kamakiri’ spring fix/mod. Lol.
Looks like ‘70/‘71 to me. Highest price I’ve seen on one of these so far. And far from the best condition. Especially with the double leaf spring fix.
Post by: ulli on August 01, 2021, 07:21:48 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1960s-Victorinox-VICTORIA-f235fmaU-blue-angler-fisherman-U-Bail-Swiss-Army-Knife/353590318085
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/I5IAAOSwvBlg~CzU/s-l1600.jpg)
Wow. $730 + shipping. And for a scissor with a ‘kamakiri’ spring fix/mod. Lol.
Looks like ‘70/‘71 to me. Highest price I’ve seen on one of these so far. And far from the best condition. Especially with the double leaf spring fix.
Maybe I should sell some of mine.... :-)
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on August 01, 2021, 07:47:24 PM
Maybe I should sell some of mine.... :-)
You having almost all of them is probably why they’re so expensive in the first place :rofl:
Post by: kamakiri on August 01, 2021, 08:55:05 PM
Maybe I should sell some of mine.... :-)
Do it! I’m sure elsinox could help you sell it and fetch decent pricing! ;) I’m certainly tempted at that price and I only have a handful.
Just list them one at a time. Maybe a month or more apart. :dunno:
…
Anybody lurking out there gonna fess up to buying this one?
Post by: kamakiri on August 01, 2021, 09:37:26 PM
I mean, you know my obsession with that timeframe. :rofl:
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Post by: Huntsman on August 02, 2021, 12:33:27 AM
Maybe I should sell some of mine.... :-)
Or maybe just ship one over to me - It looks like you have way too many!!
Post by: pitquim on August 02, 2021, 11:58:14 AM
... And for a scissor with a ‘kamakiri’ spring fix/mod...
...Especially with the double leaf spring fix.
Can you explain what do you mean, or post a link for me to read? Thank you in advance ;)
Post by: elsinox on August 02, 2021, 04:51:52 PM
I do like this one! ;)
I mean, you know my obsession with that timeframe. :rofl:
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:-)
Post by: kamakiri on August 02, 2021, 07:29:30 PM
Can you explain what do you mean, or post a link for me to read? Thank you in advance ;)
“A reproduction wouldn’t be that difficult to make, and sometimes I mod broken double leaf springs into the single leaf shape for knives that I use or which a working spring was removed to be used in another. “
The early double leaf springs are notorious for breaking at the apex or tight radius bend. Apparently, people who resell knives picked up on this, and I’ve seen it pretty frequently in recent times. Unsuspecting buyers be aware.
Oops…forgot to add:
A couple I have done on 91mm and 84mm scissors
Post by: kamakiri on August 02, 2021, 07:31:14 PM
:-)
Excellent. But feel free to send to me for, uh, metal saw cleaning. ;)
Post by: pitquim on August 03, 2021, 09:26:43 AM
A couple I have done on 91mm and 84mm scissors
Thanks, kamakiri :salute:
Post by: kamakiri on August 03, 2021, 08:01:48 PM
Thanks, kamakiri :salute:
:cheers:
Don’t want anyone here overpaying for fixed/restored parts. :tu:
Post by: pitquim on August 03, 2021, 08:08:41 PM
:cheers:
Don’t want anyone here overpaying for fixed/restored parts. :tu:
:like:
I suppose they're easy distinguishable: how does they compare? (sorry for disturbing again)
Post by: kamakiri on August 03, 2021, 08:30:39 PM
:like:
I suppose they're easy distinguishable: how does they compare? (sorry for disturbing again)
Generally, the factory original single leaf springs have a different look and taper to them. At least clear when viewing from different angles.
Post by: pitquim on August 03, 2021, 08:35:47 PM
Post by: Huntsman on August 04, 2021, 01:48:22 AM
I did not know about the spring mod either - Never mind spotting it in an old SAK!
I probably need to do it on an old Champion I have :tu: