Crazy Benchmade Coupon - What would you get?

[jstrange]

Guided Compression Spring and not an Omega Spring.

Thanks, might have heard that before but forgot.

 

[sharp_edge]

So you'd get an Anthem for 200 instead of 500$ ? I'd probably buy that, sell it for 300 - 350, and then buy Reate.

Or even simpler, OP can sell the coupon for $$ if it is transferable. OP - would you like to entertain this idea?

 

[b00n]

Or even simpler, OP can sell the coupon for $$ if it is transferable. OP - would you like to entertain this idea?

I thought about that too but it's a bit more random. Since it's worth more to somebody wanting an Anthem than somebody who just wants a Bugout. At least that's what the math in my head say (~220$ off vs ~60$ off)

 

[Tommy-Chi]

Benchmade 133 Fixed Infidel 4.52" D2 Satin Double Edge Dagger Blade, Black Aluminum Handles, Boltaron Sheath ($200 at Knife Center)

Benchmade 390BK SOCP Folding Knife 4.47" D2 Black Plain Blade, Black G10 Handles ($179 at Knife Center)

Benchmade 15200DLC Altitude Fixed 3.08" S90V Black DLC Blade, Carbon Fiber Micro and G10 Scales, Black Boltaron Sheath ($195 at KnifeCenter)

OR you could get the Anthem and make everyone happy!

 

[ucfgrad93]

Griptilian 556-1

 

[SpySmasher]

I'd probably go for a customized crooked river.

 

[Bucketz21]

why haven't you few folks liked your anthems? i thought it'd be pretty legit with the omega springs and plasticy sounds gone...it's at the top of my to-do list

i say anthem for coupon value regardless OP

 

[Petunia D. Feeble]

Even if it’s 60% off the Benchmade website list price of $500, he’s getting a new Athem for $200. Seems like a good deal to me.

Get the Anthem for $200, sell it for $375 here and then buy a 940-2. Then you've gotten one of the best knives on the market for free.

 

[Gravy]

Or even simpler, OP can sell the coupon for $$ if it is transferable. OP - would you like to entertain this idea?

The coupon isn't transferable. Plus it needs to be shipped to where I work, anywhere else and it will raise some red flags to the higher ups.

 

[Petunia D. Feeble]

^
I didn’t know it used a different version. What’s different about it?

Also, I’d get the new SOCP folder, the Crooked River, Bugout or this might be a good time to scratch the Bali song itch since you will likely never get one cheaper.

Its more like a recoil spring in a pistol. Instead of being omega shaped and fitting into the scale or liner it's a coil spring over a guide rod that pushes the lock bar up from the rear. Thats whay the screw on the back of the handle are for. They anchor the lock spring assembly.

 

[wensynch]

Buy me this:

BM87

 

[stormyone]

Crooked River

 

[halflife78]

60% off msrp or map? Cause doesn't seem like that much of a deal if it's off of msrp which is generally pretty high. Heck even map prices have climbed way too high for Benchmades qc issues.

At least with some of the vendors here you can have them inspect before shipping to check for qc. Crossing fingers you get a good one.

I'd say get the anthem. I'm getting one soon. Not inspected at all, crossing my fingers I don't have to send it in.

Explain to me how 60% off MSRP isn’t a good deal? You do understand MAP is 15% off MSRP, so he’s getting an additional 45% off MAP.

 

[Ashevillain]

Benchmade is a company I wish I liked more. I have a 710 and that'll probably be the only one, even their more expensive designs just dont look right.

 

[kbirk2003]

Use this great opportunity to buy the pinnacle of all Benchmade products:

 

[Murdamook]

MSRP is usually double that of what a vendor will sell the knife for. It's that way with Spyderco at least. It's likely not all that great of a deal, honestly.

Except Benchmade uses MAAP which sets a bottom line. Dealers don’t get to deduct 50% off of MSRP when it comes to Benchmade products. This has been the case for some time now.

 

[Keyman]

Get the Anthem.
It is the best axis lock knife available today, period.
Yes, I have owned and handled (& re-handled) the majority of benchmades models..........& I’m telling you the Anthem is monumental.
Get it while you can, especially at your discounted price.
That is an awesome deal!

 

[Makael]

Agreed. Great deal.

 

[halflife78]

Except Benchmade uses MAAP which sets a bottom line. Dealers don’t get to deduct 50% off of MSRP when it comes to Benchmade products. This has been the case for some time now.

Yes they can, as long as they don’t publicly advertise Benchmade products they can set a sticker price of whatever they want. Got a local store that sets an avg sticker price of 20% off, and another one in my wife’s hometown does 30% off on avg. Neither advertise publicly.

 

[BMCGear]

Yes they can, as long as they don’t publicly advertise Benchmade products they can set a sticker price of whatever they want. Got a local store that sets an avg sticker price of 20% off, and another one in my wife’s hometown does 30% off on avg. Neither advertise publicly.

Some local dealers may do this and get away with it (I have one as well) but online dealers will not lower their price. They will tell you that it goes against the contract Benchmade makes them sign. After the Crooked River went up in price I found an online dealer that had one old stock with the original price. I contacted the dealer I normally buy from with the link and was told they could not match the price as it was against their contract with Benchmade. By the time I got the email telling me no the other site raised their price.