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I recently missed a drop of a specific knife I wanted . I went on eBay and I found the knife for about a 100% mark up . A couple of days went by and I found one with just a slight mark up for a low serial number . I was happy to pay the tax to get it. However I don't care for gouging but the nice flippers are a little more fair and provides a service for those that miss the boat.
 
I'd be wary of assuming you're in a community with common standards of behavior.
Community is a "weasel word" (google).
It can meaning anything or nothing.
In this case, maybe, spread your cheeks....
 
bolabeenz said:
I'd be wary of assuming you're in a community with common standards of behavior.
Community is a "weasel word" (google).
It can meaning anything or nothing.
In this case, maybe, spread your cheeks....
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Every community has standards of behavior, even a community that claims it doesn't. That doesn't mean that every one should behave like a robot. Different personalities exist because each has something to offer. But boundaries are as important as tolerance.
For example, a site that sets a limit on the profit you can make on selling something, make it a percentage depending on the price point or something, draws some boundaries but still allowing the practice in a controlled manner. This would drive away a number of people with the sole purpose to make money of it. I am not saying i would support it, i am not saying that is flawless, but it's there. A possible solution that simultaneously draws boundaries and, also, allows for a practice/behavior to take place. You take away/minimize the profit incentive, so this leaves room for those who are interested in the community (...not the cult) for what it is.

By 'weasel' you mean sneaky or two-faced? If that's the case, everything has two sides, the truth usually lying in between.
You're last point i didn't get, English being a second language for me. You mean that there is nothing i can do?
 
Chris*33 said:
For example, a site that sets a limit on the profit you can make on selling something, make it a percentage depending on the price point or something, draws some boundaries but still allowing the practice in a controlled manner. This would drive away a number of people with the sole purpose to make money of it. I am not saying i would support it, i am not saying that is flawless, but it's there.
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I’ve been here in one form or another since 1998 and if BF ever instituted a policy on how much an individual can try and sell their personal property for I would leave for good.

It’s anti American and counter to the ideals of capitalism.

I think many would agree with me.
 
fq55 said:
I’ve been here in one form or another since 1998 and if BF ever instituted a policy on how much an individual can try and sell their personal property for I would leave for good.

It’s anti American and counter to the ideals of capitalism.

I think many would agree with me.
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Don't think you have anything to worry about. We give the moderators enough problems to deal with . They are not going to touch trying to appraise every knifes value to determine if the price is too inflated. They hate to get involved in sales threads at all.
Neither practical or proper. It is up to the buyers and sellers to determine price, not a 3rd party.
 
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It really is capitalism at work, don’t like the price don’t buy it. I can’t afford lots of things I want but that’s also capitalism! It’s his our world works and if your one of those that thinks everyone should get everything equally then move to a socialist country and see how that works out.
If the mark up is too much don’t buy it and as stated earlier, if no one buys them at the inflated prices then those prices will come down.
As far as making bigger “limited edition” runs that defeats the purpose of the “limited ed”
 
Those buying to quickly resell are still taking a risk, though trying to make a profit. There is no guarantee that the price won't plummet.
I remember buying some knives at a high price, since they were being discontinued, only to find out later that the manufacturer offered them to public at over 50% off, just to close out the line. Needless to say, it was impossible for me to resell, without taking a large loss.
Any investment is a risk, and sometimes there is a monetary reward, or just a loss.
 
I love when knife reviewers, "patrons of the hobby", flip exclusives and sprints for a profit... More than a 50 spot I might add. How can you be involved in the process of collecting knives, and giving your input on them, but then decide pulling one over on someone who missed out on a drop is fair? I don't care who you are. Flipping is a huge turn off. It's only getting worse too.

**the horse is long dead, I know.
 
Knowledge is power. Know what you are looking for, know it's original price, get a flavor for the current market, and determine before you start looking what price you are willing to pay. If someone is selling what you're looking for above your price, move on. If you find it at or below the price you are willing to pay, check out the seller to make sure he/she is honest and has integrity to ensure that you will be getting what has been fully described. And if in doubt, ask questions. Be prompt, forthright and clear in your communications.

Do all this and both buyer and seller will likely feel great about a transaction.
 
I’ve got the money if it’s a knife I want. It’s just money. I sometimes resell but it’s only to help get more. I have a hefty GEC collection and some people just love buying and selling. I like that all these great knives pass through my hands and believe me I keep more than I could ever sell to make a profit. This game is played throughout the community. Get a good phone and internet connection and you’ll eventually catch some cool, limited knives. The manufactures drive this hysteria more than us knife geeks, blame them. Don’t tell me some of these brands don’t limit production on purpose. Just my 2 cents, no need to be butt hurt.
 
Extremely rarely do I see anyone worry about someone getting enough for their knife. Under charging is fine, over charging(asking a premium) seems to be close to criminal in many minds :)
This isn't like supplies during a disaster-no one has to have that knife. Want a lot, yes. Have to have, no.
 
stuff_things said:
I love when knife reviewers, "patrons of the hobby", flip exclusives and sprints for a profit... More than a 50 spot I might add. How can you be involved in the process of collecting knives, and giving your input on them, but then decide pulling one over on someone who missed out on a drop is fair? I don't care who you are. Flipping is a huge turn off. It's only getting worse too.

**the horse is long dead, I know.
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Wouldn’t doing so risk that the reviewer’s integrity (as a reviewer) be called into question? I would call it self-promotion at least.
 
Peter Hartwig said:
Extremely rarely do I see anyone worry about someone getting enough for their knife. Under charging is fine, over charging(asking a premium) seems to be close to criminal in many minds :)
This isn't like supplies during a disaster-no one has to have that knife. Want a lot, yes. Have to have, no.
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To easily sell a production knife on the forums, one needs to take at least a 20% to 25% loss, after shipping and fees. If the knife has been discontinued for some time, it may be possible to break even.
I imagine that some try to profit off limited runs, just to bring the ledger closer to an even balance.
I find it hard to believe that many individuals can really make a living, even by flipping a few knives.
 
Perfect example is this last run of GEC pattern 14 knives. 10+ unique dealer exclusive short run variations at about 100 pieces each. I’ve got in on a few but you literally have to be there and they’re gone in less than a minute. I agree it’s close to insanity. I personally enjoy the hunt, but I totally understand the frustration, it just doesn’t get to me.
 
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