Getting started seems to be a catch-22.

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My first post testing the waters and looking for advice on whether or not this may be a good place to try and deal with a bunch of knives that my grandpa left after passing away was closed.

I read the forum rules and was sensitive to them. I neither asked for valuation nor was actively trying to sell, but rather just looking for tips on whether or not this might be the best place for my current situation. I know nothing about knives or dealing them, so general level advice seems like a fair request.

I understand the reasons behind not allowing free members to sell things, but how do I seek the advice and knowledge of this community on how to get started and resolve my situation without tangentially referencing that I have knives that I am trying to get rid of? Do I have to just take a risk and spend the 30 dollars so I can discuss my situation even if this may not be the best place for me?

Any advice would be appreciated.
 
If you'd like to sell them????
This is the best place.......period.
Joe
 
Pay the $30 bucks and there will be no problems with asking questions. If/when you want to sell, list them in the appropriate section. Want to get rid of the lot? We don't know what you have so we don't know where it should go. I understand you have a lot that you would like to get rid of but that might not be possible here. Who knows? We don't know what you have. Any further discussion, knowing you want to sell, might be construed as against the rules...
 
You can sell them on eBay if you want. Auction finds its own value if you know what you are doing. If you want to figure out more about what you have on this wonderful forum, pay the money, research, make some friends, and stay awhile. This is the most generous wonderful group of people you will ever meet internetly or personally if you are blessed to do so. If you want something for nothing, Google is your friend. Good luck, and God bless your Grandpa!
 
There is never something for nothing, and sadly there have been too many over time who have jumped in with something big or a collection or somesuch who then disappeared or didn't put up enough info to build a reputation. There are many here more than willing to help, and supporting the forum is one way to show you are serious. I'd say that 30$ is a cheap price to pay for some very expert advice, with either valuing a collection for auction, authenticating pieces, or finding out extra trivia. There is also a very active exchange and folks of many tastes, so its likely that you would find a buyer. The main question is if you have any idea of what sort of value area you are looking at and if you think 30$ might not be a value for you if there are only a few pieces, or if you feel like they may have only sentimental value (but for some getting more info on family pieces is worth it) Its rare that a question can't be answered here.
 
Spend the thirty dollars. Fill in your profile so you look real to the rest of us. Drop the words "get rid of." Respect the legacy your Grandfather left you however large or small it may be.

I have a young man who is son of one of my best friends. My friend collected Case knives and I never paid attention because that is not my niche in the knife world. My friend passed away suddenly and the knife collection was really the only thing left to his son. The son took the knives to gun shows and sold them and was so excited that he made "100% profit." I tried to explain that it was not 100% profit because he was just burning through his inventory and not replacing it. Well, he didn't "want to be a knife dealer." So there you go. A significant legacy squandered.

As young men we make these mistakes.
 
cj65 said:
You can sell them on eBay if you want. Auction finds its own value if you know what you are doing. If you want to figure out more about what you have on this wonderful forum, pay the money, research, make some friends, and stay awhile. This is the most generous wonderful group of people you will ever meet internetly or personally if you are blessed to do so. If you want something for nothing, Google is your friend. Good luck, and God bless your Grandpa!
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It's either eBay or spend the money here, either way it's up to you. If you're articulate, patient and polite even without contributing to the forum it's possible to get all the advice you need or at least get pointed in the right direction to get your answers. There are lot's of FB pages out there that'll basically help you to do just what you're askin' but you won't have access to the wealth of knowledge available here.

I hope you find your answers and in that journey make some friends, learn a little and maybe find a new hobby to share with the new friends you've made here. Than again I have no idea how this could go but I do know there are many more good people here than bad and the bad don't last long.

One other thing, depending on the size of your collection a one time appraisal could go anywhere from $50-$100s and there's no guarantee. We don't offer a guarantee here either but we do have the people and the database and access to both at a gold membership level is far cheaper than the $50 that even a modest collection's appraisal would cost.
 
Thanks for all of the advice. This is really all I wanted to know. I think I am inclined to spend the money and get set up here. It is just not an easy thing to know when you are whole one day in to an area in which you have no experience. Trying to talk about something you know nothing about, on forums you are completely unfamiliar with was a bit of a daunting task and this thread went much better than my first. Thank you all for taking the time and giving me thoughtful replies.
 
Knives are like any collectable. There are people that devote their whole lives, and significant amounts of their income to collecting. Don't stress. You can't expect to understand the intricacies of a collectable in a few days or even a few weeks. I see you joined BF, I think it's your best bet if you just want to learn enough to sell the collection for a reasonable price.

Make sure you setup a well lit place to take pictures of the collection, take a picture of the knife, sheath, and close-ups of the blade, and handle. For folders take a shot of the spine of the knife and the blade closed too. Use a picture hosting site like Flickr, Google, or Photobucket so you can post the images for identification and eventually for sale.

Good luck and welcome to BF!
 
Pretty much. As a free member you're allowed to browse around. You see the amount of replies and knowledge thats here on the forums. And you see the amount of people who are willing to offer it. That should be enough to determine if this is the right spot to sell your knives.

In addition, pay $30 bucks or pay 10% everytime you sell something on ebay. This decision was not a catch 22 for me!
 
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