I messed up (maybe not)

jill jackson

jill jackson

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I've been finding and trading for a few Spyderco knives, that are discontinued. I've got a full sized Persian, a Shabaria as well as a numbered F/G Manix (already have one no #) all in the last week.
So I see a plain edge, black G-10 handle Manix, NIB for 100 and bought it, only to see it was the mini afterwards. Felt stupid for a bit, but HEY! This one is discontinued too. So I suppose in a year I'll be pretty happy with it's worth!
(even if it hasn't reached the price of the full sized yet)
 
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I've done similar things.

NOTE - Always ask prior to committing to buy.

Too bad I know better, but still suffer from "the fevor".
 
I think you did OK for a NIB PE mini-M. The PEs are getting rarer in both sizes. You'll be OK with it whether you want to use it or sell it later. Even if there's a really nice replacement, it won't be as tank-like as the original mini-M and a lot of folks are going to want the backlock version.
 
If my Dad hadn't gave me his Starmate (and a lot of other knives) I would have never caught this Spyderco collecting bug.:o
 
The Mini Manix is a hellacious knife! I picked one up at the Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot several years ago and practically haven't been able to put it down since. It's a very ergonomic, aesthetically pleasing design (like virtually all Spydercos :D) and cuts like chainsaw. Mine, too, is a plain edge. $100 does not seem like a bad price, as the prices will only go up (supply vs demand, you all know that story!). I recommend you use it instead of keeping it safe---its a keeper as an EDC. ;)

God bless.
 
Jill, it sounds like you did better than you are giving yourself credit for. Also, typically if you want a spyderco for collecting /with an eye for profit you are better off with plain edges. The price you paid for the mini is pretty good.

Typically though the collectors numbered models aren't going to bring more when you resell it unless it is perhaps 001, or a matching set of plain edge , then the "variant", usually the serrated, which will be the same collector number with a "V" with it..

Several of the more well known internet dealers have one or more collector number and do it to insure they recieve hard to get models, rather than being collectors. I get Collectors numbers fairly often just ordering from dealers. The Superhawk I just bought has a number on it. If I resold it I wouldn't expect to see a higher price for it.

Those large persians are getting rarer lately. If yours is new in the box expect it to be tight at first. They take a bit of breaking in , then they smooth up. They are built that way on purpose. Ed Schempp designs knives to last. Joe
 
I'm not really in it for profit. I just get a few trade a few and the extra Spydercos I obtain are great to help get good trades on what i am are seeking. It's just a hobby and to make a lot on it I'd have to buy every sprint run and Spydie(that I could afford) that is or is being discontinued (and still available) keep them for a few years or more then action them off on eBay. The way I'm doing it is just for fun.
 
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