Displaying Our Buck Collection

Haa, 300 lays it all out on the line. As you know I don't give you the business details of our displaying for the Buck Collectors. He can tell you how crowded it gets on Saturdays so my time for photos was short. Plus, when they give the last call for vendors to exit the building.--- 'They mean it.' And about half way across the parking lot I remembered I left our camera under the table. The rules are, "no reentering the building once you exit." Security is posted and they won't discuss the matter. Shows over! So, I'll give you some photos tomorrow. Sorry gents but it's for the best. Thanks, DM
 
Thank you Gedd.
Thank you gsea. For these encouraging words it means a lot to us. Glad to give back something to the Buck Collectors. DM
 
Mr. Tettn, thank you for these positive comments. It's our donation to the Collectors Club.
Buck Shack, I've never thought of setting out a jar. But vendors do look me up when considering a Buck knife purchase. Haa, I'll relay this story.
Once while making a round, looking at items on tables and such. I stumbled onto a early Outers shotgun cleaning kit. The one that was packaged in a red metal box with a hinged lid and yellow lettering with a man bird hunting and his dog on point. Well, it was just what I was looking for as a gift for my daughter. He didn't want much for it and I told him I'd take it. Reaching for my wallet and not finding it, I told him I'll be right back. Then set it down and turning to leave. I spotted a early 2 line 110 laying close by with it's original sheath. This one has a brass rocker rivet and was in very good shape. He had a sticker on it for 20$. I already had 2 of those so I politely informed him that this model Buck usually sells for this much. He merely starred at me and I left. Getting back to my table and finding my wallet. A patron stopped me to show me his early 103 his Father had purchased back in the 60's. After discussing it's mfg. date he left and I headed toward the vendors table who had the shotgun cleaning kit. That same man was headed straight toward me coming down the aisle. Before I could say anything he extended his arm with that cleaning kit in his hand. I told him, great, I was just coming to get it. He said here you go, it's yours. I said, hey I've got the money to pay you. He said, no you won't. Because no sooner did you leave and I placed a new tag on that 110, a man walked up. Took one look at it and handed me the cash. With No dickering. So, I made more than enough on that to cover this cleaning kit. Placing the kit in my hand, he said, thanks, turned and walked away. I'm still find many good people in this rat race we call life. Thank you gents & ladies for being a Buck Collector. DM
 
David, Another thank you for promotion of the club and Buck. It's great that you share the vast knowledge you have accumulated over the years of collecting. I have done similarly, but always had some knives on table to sell in order to justify the trip and costs. Even with that it wasn't like I made anything. Travel, boarding, gas, food - it sure adds up. Great that you do what you do. Thanks very much from one long time Buck collector to another.
Great story too, glad that happened for you. There are many great people still in this rat race of life, I like to think that MOST are, it's nice to run across them though.
 
Mel, thank you. Sometimes I bring some Buck models and place on the table for sale or my Wife's engraving & scrimshaw. To try and off set my expenses. Some times it works. There are still many good people in this world and I'm fortunate enough to cross paths with them. My pleasure, DM
 
That is a great story David. I hope you are enjoying the show and everyone is enjoying your display. I went to my first "knife only" show this year and I was like a kid in a candy store. I enjoyed talking to the vendors as well as the people attending. Everyone was very nice. I would like to believe most people are good, especially those interested in knives, so I'm happy to hear stories like this.
 
Doc, here's some of my display knives, the twin sets & a early 107. We are trying to gather up and make it home... DM
 
Nice display of vintage Bucks you have there David, looks like your wife is a very talented engraver. OH
 
David, I've said it before, but thank you for posting the bolos your wife makes. They are truly works of art.

I hope you had a great show.
 
Gedd, thank you. I wear one and really like it. We appreciate your supportive feedback. DM
 
Buckshack, here's a show patron Micheal S. who came to the show because he heard he could get his Buck knives sharpened. I did 2 for him and he left a happy camper. The one I'm working on is his model 120. A friendly young man with a nice family who enjoys Buck knives. DM

 
This is a vendor Peggy a cheerful lady, who has the table next to us for years and sells leather goods. She watches our table when we need to visit the restroom or look for sale items. She fills our hours with tales of growing up on a ranch in rural Northern New Mexico. Of a morning she milked a cow, carried in the milk, had breakfast then caught the school bus. All before daylight. Then would not get home until near dark. She then had to get the cows in, eat supper, do her homework and off to bed. Her Father got an early Buck knife in trade. Haa, ask kids today to do that for the family... DM
 
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Wow, David please pass on to the wife how impressive the scrimshaw work and engraving is. IT really knocked my socks off. very very nice.
 
Buck Shack, I'm giving you a glimpse of our daily life at shows. Which I interpreted you wanted. If you can see beyond this print, our life and those lives around us too, become woven together. We expect to see each other and catch up on all that's happened between shows. We help one another set up and break down to pack away the displays. When my wife goes to care for her Father, Peggy will bring me something to snack on that holds me until Leesa returns. With us and those nearby this is not a 1 or 2 shot deal and out. You show some stable, stick-with it and these folks open their arm to you. So, when someone in our Buck Club ask me to tell them what I've learned about displaying your knives. I have to tell them, I've learn to open my arms and heart to those around me and embrace good people with their hand out always ready to help. I can teach you about Buck knife models but I can't teach you how to go thru life caring. DM
 
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