@ Another thing to be aware of is that often the vendor isn’t a knife person. So, varying the search wording can really pay off. The seller may not have any idea what it is he/she is offering.
One thing I like to do is sort by newly listed. Then I throw a low offer their way. If they want quick money sometimes they accept. I don’t mean really low, but probably 20% under their listing price. I recently snagged a Case XX Bowie 1836 for $130 that was listed at a starting price of $150. A lot of times when the auction goes full cycle they sell for $200+ depending on condition.
I had a good gig of having a maintenance route, over a large area . Had a lunch hour ( but usually ate driving down the road ( hey no judgment here … this was years ago - I’m retired - now we are more aware of distracted driving) Anyway I was able to stop at a pawn shop or garage sale as I was passing . Now a days using eBay and having a search in place , and focusing my collecting on just a few wants or needs. Helps me save money on traveling . I may buy a knife every other month ( say 6 a year) ,, mostly schrade or camillus . And for about 10 years maybe a Spyderco once a year. Yeah went to gun shows… but after you pay the entrance fee,, and walk out there with nothing.. or flea markets .. after many trips out … This works for me. Just remember certain collectibles , such as certain knives have doubled the price in the last 10 years? The dollar is not worth the same. I will add : I also focus on nearby eBay dealers,, and ask early on : hey I’m in the same town or county… can we meet at the post office? I have met folks at the sheriff office , Especially for the things I sell on craigslist,, and I have sold and bought from same folks after the first deal . I do have to say: I am glad I started to collect and stayed with: new old stock ( with boxes 90 plus percent) .. I didn’t think much of it but that’s just how I collected.
Very informative thanks 👍
All good advice, Rasputin. Excellent video.
@bishop6426 Thanks, brother 🙏
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Another thing to be aware of is that often the vendor isn’t a knife person. So, varying the search wording can really pay off. The seller may not have any idea what it is he/she is offering.
@@bishop6426yeah I have misspelled intentionally,,, it seems like it doesn’t work for me as much as it did though ,,, probably due to AI
Very cool video Mike. You and your family have a wonderful evening my friend.
@jeffjackson5331 Thanks, Jeff, enjoy your weekend 🙂
@rasputinscastle you're welcome. Will do, thanks
Good tips, brother. I like the prices down there much better, lol. Have a great weekend!
@Pocket_EDC You too, my friend.
One thing I like to do is sort by newly listed. Then I throw a low offer their way. If they want quick money sometimes they accept. I don’t mean really low, but probably 20% under their listing price. I recently snagged a Case XX Bowie 1836 for $130 that was listed at a starting price of $150. A lot of times when the auction goes full cycle they sell for $200+ depending on condition.
@@dtjarks That's a good idea. I'll try it. Thanks brother 🙏
$55 for a knife with pitted blades....I will pass. Garage sales will be way better.
I had a good gig of having a maintenance route, over a large area . Had a lunch hour ( but usually ate driving down the road ( hey no judgment here … this was years ago - I’m retired - now we are more aware of distracted driving)
Anyway I was able to stop at a pawn shop or garage sale as I was passing . Now a days using eBay and having a search in place , and focusing my collecting on just a few wants or needs. Helps me save money on traveling . I may buy a knife every other month ( say 6 a year) ,, mostly schrade or camillus .
And for about 10 years maybe a Spyderco once a year. Yeah went to gun shows… but after you pay the entrance fee,, and walk out there with nothing.. or flea markets .. after many trips out …
This works for me.
Just remember certain collectibles , such as certain knives have doubled the price in the last 10 years? The dollar is not worth the same.
I will add : I also focus on nearby eBay dealers,, and ask early on : hey I’m in the same town or county… can we meet at the post office?
I have met folks at the sheriff office , Especially for the things I sell on craigslist,, and I have sold and bought from same folks after the first deal .
I do have to say: I am glad I started to collect and stayed with: new old stock ( with boxes 90 plus percent) .. I didn’t think much of it but that’s just how I collected.