Fly vs Damascus value difference

fracmeister

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I have a gorgeous NIB Fly Seb which I like a lot...but my whole collection (almost) is damascus and i have a chance to trade this one (plus cash I presume!) for a large NIB damscus sebenza. What is the honest to goodness fair differential for such a trade? How low a difference would any CR experts recommend as my target?

TIA

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When ordering as a new knife,the difference between a plain and computer generated (the Fly) decorated is $70.
If a regular damascus blade when ordered on a new knife is desired, the cost is $100.
To send the Fly in for a damascus blade, it will cost $180. To send the plain damascus for a decorated handle will cost $125.
These where the prices as I understood the quotes in Feb/Mar.
Hope this helps you.
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[This message has been edited by ThomM (edited 04-21-2000).]
 
Remember there are different priced damascus' and most have inlays that run $60 to $100.
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RICK - Left Handers Unite
 
If they are the same size knife, a standard, black and white, damascus blade will add at least $100.00 to the cost of the knife, assuming the handles are of the same type. If the damascus is colored, (blue or gold), add another $35.00.

Computer Generated Graphic to Unique Graphic add another $30.00. (If it's the older "Unique Graphic Fly" There may be no difference, as they sold for the same price as the other Unique Graphic knives.) Plain handle to Unique Graphic, add $100.00. Plain handle to CGG, add $70.00.

Inlays, wood or cabochon, will make the differential even more. Wood inlay will add another $100.00 and cabochon inlays can add anywhere from $35.00 to $100.00, depending on material.

If you are trading with an individual user, those are the standard prices to base your deal on.

If you are trading with a dealer, those may be the minimum prices to base your deal on as many of us "bump" the prices on the rarer pieces and charge whatever the market will bear.

Considering that the wait for damascus and inlayed Sebenzas, is running anywhere from 6 - 12 months (or longer, depending on model) from CRK, you might want to consider that when negotiating.

Good luck

DW

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Dennis Wright
Wright Knife & Sporting Goods
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