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Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?

00 Offline Thunderpants

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Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
on: April 20, 2019, 06:20:18 PM
At the moment on Ebay Germany you can buy new Outriders for 23 euros including shipping. (Buy four at a time and they're Eur.21.39!)
These are the new ones with liner-locks and a big fat caplifter/ large screwdriver.
The only snag (it's hardly a biggy) is they have Bosch branding on one side.
Obviously this is a great time to pick up an Outrider but I'm wondering how many of these things Bosch commissioned for the price to be so ridiculously cheap. Kind of ruins the market for anyone selling similar 111mm Victorinoxes!




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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #1 on: April 20, 2019, 06:24:56 PM
Just buy them all, problem solved :tu:
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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #2 on: April 20, 2019, 11:57:51 PM
Maybe a group buy between a bunch of us?   Especially when in bulk, the price is cheaper. As if we did one, I am very seriously interested in getting one. I was on eBay Germany looking at them (they were not listed on our eBay). Seller does NOT ship to the United States, unfortunately.   With the upgrades the linerlock update brings, I can see this being a bit more feasible work knife than the old one. Especially the heavy caplifter.


My guess is that this is a promo piece that was either an overrun by the third party who made them up; or a part of a promotion that had tons leftover (as in this was free with a kit or something; like how often, when you buy a set of power tools; they throw in something like a flashlight).
« Last Edit: April 21, 2019, 12:09:57 AM by cody6268 »


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #3 on: April 21, 2019, 10:08:29 AM
I'll be in for one too.

I cannot find the listing though, can anyone tell me if they ship to Oz?

Pete


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #4 on: April 21, 2019, 12:14:50 PM
They only ship to EU countries, it seems.
I could buy a bunch of them and ship them out but of course they're not quite as "dirt cheap" when you factor in shipping.
It's possible to send a small padded envelope to the USA or Australia for as little as Eur 3.70 but that's without tracking and if the thing disappears in the post (as happens, sadly) you're screwed.
Far better is to go for the "Einschreiben" option which I think means registered. You get a tracking number and the addressee has to sign on delivery. This brings the shipping cost to Eur. 6.20 which I think is very reasonable. I have sent a few things to the USA and Thailand this way and nothing (so far) has disappeared in the post.
So the total would be 21.39+6.20 = 27.59 which is still a pretty good bargain. Add 50 cents or so for the padded envelope.
If a few people express interest I can get some of these. I imagine they won't be this cheap forever so if anyone is interested now's the time to say so!


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #5 on: April 21, 2019, 12:36:56 PM
Link please?

Been after a Bosch branded SAK for some time now...


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #6 on: April 21, 2019, 12:59:32 PM
They're cheap because they don't have the saw, the most valuable tool on any 111mm!  :twak:   :P
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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #7 on: April 21, 2019, 01:02:08 PM
Yup, the seller ships to EU countries, but to me it would be almost 40 Euros for the shipping alone ( €37,80) .

So, Thunderpants, if you'd be willing to forward one to me in Croatia, I'd be grateful. :hatsoff: 
« Last Edit: April 21, 2019, 01:07:56 PM by enki_ck »


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #8 on: April 21, 2019, 01:05:03 PM

They're cheap because they don't have the saw, the most valuable tool on any 111mm!  :twak:   :P

Outrider? Are you sure?



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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #9 on: April 21, 2019, 01:23:22 PM
OK Enki no problem.


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #10 on: April 21, 2019, 01:30:13 PM
 :oops:

It's a bargain, then!  :cheers:
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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #11 on: April 21, 2019, 01:50:55 PM
They only ship to EU countries, it seems.
I could buy a bunch of them and ship them out but of course they're not quite as "dirt cheap" when you factor in shipping.
It's possible to send a small padded envelope to the USA or Australia for as little as Eur 3.70 but that's without tracking and if the thing disappears in the post (as happens, sadly) you're screwed.
Far better is to go for the "Einschreiben" option which I think means registered. You get a tracking number and the addressee has to sign on delivery. This brings the shipping cost to Eur. 6.20 which I think is very reasonable. I have sent a few things to the USA and Thailand this way and nothing (so far) has disappeared in the post.
So the total would be 21.39+6.20 = 27.59 which is still a pretty good bargain. Add 50 cents or so for the padded envelope.
If a few people express interest I can get some of these. I imagine they won't be this cheap forever so if anyone is interested now's the time to say so!


Count me in!


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #12 on: April 21, 2019, 02:24:06 PM
I would be interested in one as well.
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.



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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #14 on: April 21, 2019, 11:15:29 PM
Yip I'm definitely in.

Pete


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #15 on: April 21, 2019, 11:31:12 PM
OK guys & gals I ordered 4 of these little beauties for a whopping EUR 21,39 each. They should arrive in the middle of next week if we're lucky.
If anyone else needs a Bosch Outrider add your name to the list, I will order some more.

These four are reserved for:
Pietervn
enki
Cody
Folder
« Last Edit: April 21, 2019, 11:37:06 PM by Thunderpants »


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #16 on: April 22, 2019, 12:51:56 AM
Champion!!!  :woohoo:

Thank you.

Payment required yet?


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #17 on: April 22, 2019, 01:22:41 AM
OK guys & gals I ordered 4 of these little beauties for a whopping EUR 21,39 each. They should arrive in the middle of next week if we're lucky.
If anyone else needs a Bosch Outrider add your name to the list, I will order some more.

These four are reserved for:
Pietervn
enki
Cody
Folder

 :woohoo:  Unreal price!
PM me with payment details when needed and how, etc.
Thank you!  :cheers:
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #18 on: April 22, 2019, 02:58:52 AM
If the offer is still open, I will take 2!

Thanks Thunderpants!


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #19 on: April 22, 2019, 04:20:01 AM
If you have any extras I will take one.

PM me with the details.



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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #20 on: April 22, 2019, 11:16:10 AM
I guess I'd take one too if you'd be so kind! Thanks in advance and PM me the payment details!


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #21 on: April 22, 2019, 12:21:05 PM
I've PM'd:
Pieter
Cody
Folder
enki
Exeter
Vicman
Nate

If anyone didn't get a personal message from me, please let me know!


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #22 on: April 22, 2019, 01:23:26 PM
 :woohoo:

Replied!!!

Thank you Mate!!!


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #23 on: April 22, 2019, 02:53:58 PM
If anyone didn't get a personal message from me, please let me know!
Funds sent thank you for all your efforts!  :cheers:
« Last Edit: April 22, 2019, 03:26:02 PM by FolderBeholder »
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #24 on: April 22, 2019, 05:49:06 PM
Thanks Cody, Folder, Enki, Pieter, and Exeter - funds have arrived and the Outriders will be sent as soon as I get them from the ebay seller.


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #25 on: April 23, 2019, 02:01:54 AM
I tried to reply to your PM, but not sure it went through.  Regardless, funds sent and thanks again for the opportunity!   :hatsoff:


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #26 on: April 23, 2019, 06:11:24 AM
Thanks Nate, PM and payment received!


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #27 on: April 23, 2019, 06:22:52 AM
Post office said that „Einschreiben“ worked only until 31.12.2018


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #28 on: April 23, 2019, 07:53:06 AM
It's still an option at the Deutsche Post online service https://www.portokalkulator.de/portokalkulator/std ...


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Re: Why is the world flooded with dirt cheap Outriders?
Reply #29 on: April 23, 2019, 12:52:12 PM
Hey Thunderpants, if you haven't placed your second group order yet I'd love to get one of these too.  I'll send you a PM.

Thanks!

Myron


 

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