Got lucky at the Louisville Gun Show....
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Got lucky at the Louisville Gun Show....
Normally don't get to walk around at the shows but it was a bit slow and I was bored. Took a stroll and happened on the last table to see a set of Spyderco Gunting knives, one 440V live blade and one Red trainer (trainer has a collectors number.)...no prices, so I expected the worst when I asked but was told an unbelievable price...$175,00 for the set...no boxes. Seller said I was the first person in 3 years to ask about them , let alone know what they were. They are definitely legit and not clones and in near mint condition. I'm very happy now that I had time to walk around and check things out.
I promptly purchased the pair and made arrangements to purchase a couple of other knives (REKAT Sifu and Carnivore) from him via mail (didn't have enough cash on me).
Who says you can't find a bargain at the Gun Show??? LOL
I promptly purchased the pair and made arrangements to purchase a couple of other knives (REKAT Sifu and Carnivore) from him via mail (didn't have enough cash on me).
Who says you can't find a bargain at the Gun Show??? LOL
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No such luck for me, they always act like a Delica is a $200 knife.
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Congrats on finding those Guntings OH62!
There are a couple guys at the shows here that sell Spyderco along with other brands. Based on what they're charging, I assume they're buying them from an online dealer for the same price I do. I don't comment or balk at their prices (they seem like nice guys) but I can't imaging they sell too many either.
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I've got a lucky a couple of times at gunshows in the UK (Yes, we have such things- nothing like the US, but still...)
Best was I picked up a brand new, in the original white box with all the papers C50 Centofante for £75 cash on the nail
This was a dealer with that vast array of gas-station folders and pot-metal machetes too.
Best was I picked up a brand new, in the original white box with all the papers C50 Centofante for £75 cash on the nail
This was a dealer with that vast array of gas-station folders and pot-metal machetes too.
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Sounds like a great score. :cool:
I’ve always paid full price, exorbitant shipping and exchange rates in most cases plus 10% tax on top since it was introduced here in the middle of last year. :eek:
I’ve always paid full price, exorbitant shipping and exchange rates in most cases plus 10% tax on top since it was introduced here in the middle of last year. :eek:
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My local fishing/gun shop sells a s30v millie for $280
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Nice score! The Gunting is a really unique model. Could you share a picture of the set?
I've never had luck at a gun show, but there is a local gun shop with a stupid good knife section. They have discontinued Busses and Swamp Rats, Bark Rivers, Chris Reeves, and over 50 Spydercos including discontinued models like the Starmate and ATS55 Police in G10. I swing by there at least once a month to see what they've got.
They also have a $20 and under bin where I've scored some awesome traditionals for much less than they could be sold for. A few I even bought with the intention of cleaning up then posting online for 2-3x what I paid. Fun way to make some money!
I've never had luck at a gun show, but there is a local gun shop with a stupid good knife section. They have discontinued Busses and Swamp Rats, Bark Rivers, Chris Reeves, and over 50 Spydercos including discontinued models like the Starmate and ATS55 Police in G10. I swing by there at least once a month to see what they've got.
They also have a $20 and under bin where I've scored some awesome traditionals for much less than they could be sold for. A few I even bought with the intention of cleaning up then posting online for 2-3x what I paid. Fun way to make some money!
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I'll have to post them later tonight or tomorrow sometime. I won't be home until late this evening.Vivi wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2019 5:48 pmNice score! The Gunting is a really unique model. Could you share a picture of the set?
I've never had luck at a gun show, but there is a local gun shop with a stupid good knife section. They have discontinued Busses and Swamp Rats, Bark Rivers, Chris Reeves, and over 50 Spydercos including discontinued models like the Starmate and ATS55 Police in G10. I swing by there at least once a month to see what they've got.
They also have a $20 and under bin where I've scored some awesome traditionals for much less than they could be sold for. A few I even bought with the intention of cleaning up then posting online for 2-3x what I paid. Fun way to make some money!
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would love to see a picture of your gem find :)
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I've never had good luck finding Spydies at gun shows. They usually ask as much or more than the online dealers. Look forward to seeing your pics.
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I got a dragonfly 2 plain edge at a flea market for 15.00 once. Never had a better deal ever!
That’s a killer deal on the pair!
That’s a killer deal on the pair!
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Yeah I believe they've gathered a considerable amount of dust.
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Cool score, I'd love to see some pics.
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Here you go...pardon the crappy pictures. I hope this works....
https://i.imgur.com/ZLVdw5y.jpg
https://imgur.com/qNgORez
https://i.imgur.com/ZLVdw5y.jpg
https://imgur.com/qNgORez
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If I may. :)
OldHoosier62 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2019 7:10 pmHere you go...pardon the crappy pictures. I hope this works....
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Thank you Connor.
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o my goodness, this sure will put a hole in ones pocket quickly, i want :)