Check out his other items link in the auction. Looks like that is a mistake and he uploaded the wrong pics.
As for buying on Ebay I see no need to over pay for something. Just do a search for green Manix 2 and you'll see what I mean. There are several shops I deal with either online or by phone that take great care of me and have very competitive prices.
There's some great deals to be had on eBay, such as this C67 R that I was watching with the intent to bid, but then ran an errand and got home after it ended. Only $56 NIB. Bummer I missed out.
On the flip side, I was scammed once in my earlier days. I should have used the system and filed a dispute, but I thought the seller would have the integrity to fix it and my naivety cost me about $130. So you really have to just do a little homework and make sure to file the paperwork if there ever is a problem.
Without commenting on any specific seller, and having done lots of buying of all sorts of items on ebay, I think it's a good way to go. Sure you have to be careful - pay attention to seller ratings, I try to stick with the ones who are at 99.9% favorable. Pay attention to pictures and wording, sometimes vital information is tucked away, 'tis sad but true - and avoidable. I have had negative experiences, but the ebay and paypal resolution processes are good, they police the site very well because otherwise no one would use it. Just make sure you read the resolution process and follow the guidelines.
The Deacon wrote:Generally speaking, for older knives the safest bet is someone in the US or Canada with LESS THAN 500 feedbacks, and a 99% or better positive feedback score. Even then, you need to know what the knife you're looking at is suppose to look like.
For new knives from dealers, stock photos in the auction listing are ok, but for knives from private parties, avoid auctions which use them, those with poor quality photographs, and those with photographs of the left side only since Spyderco always notches factory seconds on the right side.
Can you explain why it's better to stick to people with less than 500 feedbacks? Do you mean MORE THAN???
I buy all my knives on Ebay, never had any problems. Got a Gayle Bradley and a fg M2 on the way right now. For me it's the easiest way because not all online sellers will ship overseas, and the ones that do don't all accept paypall.
