collecting knives

Jack142

Jack142

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I been looking at some Case knives and wondering about their collectablity.
I just wonder if they are a appreciating item.
FOR EXAMPLE:
They are going to be doing the duck stamp knives now, and if I buy one will it be worth more in the future ????
When I see the case knives, it appears to me that they push the item as a collectable. Now to me a collectable has to go up in value over the course of time or its just another knife that I have sitting in my drawer.

I got some collectables.. a couple of old western knives made in boulder many many yrs ago,,,, I think they are worth about 30 bucks apiece !!!!

I got some old coins that I bought many years ago... They are worth only what I paid for them many years ago... Not a good investment

My point is that many of us buy a "Collectable" that really are not as valuable as one would like to think.

Do Case knives really go up in value ?
Would it be a good investment to buy some.
Has anyone bought some just for the appreciation ?

all opinons are welcome
Thanks Jack
 
Hi neighbor Jack, I'm not an expert...I'm thinking, IIRC, the older Case knives are collectible and will appreciate...the newer ones probably not. That said I don't know what age the collectiblity for appreciation starts. It's likely that what's collectible in one's eyes is not for another.

You got wind:rolleyes: ? Preston
 
I'm an expert on collectibles. NEVER buy them for appreciation. UNTIL you gain the experience to DEAL in them, be content to "collect" for enjoyment.
Experience will come with the deal.
Case makes LOTS of new knives. Anything that someone makes LOTS OF will not appreciate. ESPECIALLY if it's a "COLLECTOR'S EDITION."

The Franklin Mint made a fortune on collectibles. But NOT for the buyers.

30+ years in rare coins. 20 in antiques. And a pawnbroker. Buy SCARCE or RARE items for appreciation and even then unless you are buying from the public to deal in them, you will have a hard time looking for appreciation.

Buy a dividend stock or speculate in something.

Buy the knives you like.

:)
 
Lavan has the right of it.

Buy what you like, and if you are lucky, some of them may gain in value (but then you'll want to keep it, as you like it).
 
Yep, agree with the others. Some knives will increase in value dramatically while others will be worth the exact same in 20 years. It's impossible to predict.

The knives I've noticed that increase the most are discontinued models from well-respected brands. And to ensure that you can later sell the knives for more than you paid, buy them at closeout sale prices. Also with factory knives, only those kept in mint condition with the original packaging and accessories will be fought over by future collectors.

IMO, "Commemorative", "Limited Edition", or "First Production" knives do not increase in value. Although a First Production may be more desireable to collectors, it isn't necessarily worth more.

Just sharing my observations. The most important thing I can emphasize, it's impossible to predict future collectibility.

Best Wishes,
Bob
 
"First Production Run" -- our first try at this model, after which we collected customer complaints and worked the bugs out on the next production run. :p
 
Older Case knives are great for collecting. Some of the new ones will probably increase in value, but I sure can't tell you which ones. Like the others have posted, buy them if you like them. That way if they don't go up in value, you still have something you will enjoy.
 
A friend of mine has I don't know how many Franklin Mint Boris Vallejo knives. I think he has paid about $35.00 to $40.00 for each one. You see them on eBay for $5.00 to $10.00 all the time. He knows this and still buys the next one when it comes out. Obviously he likes them.
 
I've got a few books of Boris Vallejo's pictures. I can imagine why he collects the knives :D
 
Had to Google for "Boris Valleyo" to find out what you're talking about.

While his pictures might be in demand by 14-year-olds for bedroom wall posters, I have no idea why someone would want that stuff on a knife.

Must be different strokes and all that...

-Bob
 
I buy what appeals to me. If they go up in value great, if not, that is fine too. I do know that some of the knives I buy are of great value, but that isn't why I buy them in the first place. I buy them because I like them.
 
If you want to buy something that appreciates, and is fun to use, buy a machinegun! Eight years ago, M11/9's were $600. Today they are close to $3000. MP5's were $3000 back then, today you will pay around $14000!
There is a limited supply, and an ever increasing demand, so the prices are going to continue to go up.
 
My knife collection is priceless to me. :) If I buy a knife I have no intention of ever selling it, so resale value is meaningless to me. I might give some away to friends and family but I don't sell my knives.
 
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