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- Thread starter rccola44
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I have a set of those knives as well. The best reference for current value is Levine's Guide to Knives, 4th edition. These knives were some of the earliest etched blades done for BUCK by Aurum Etchings in Garland,Texas in '78 & '79. The latest values listed for them are: 501 - $70, 112 - $80, 110 - $100, 402 - $165, 401 - $175.
The real value is in what someone will pay. A 402 with the quail just sold on ebay this week for $165, so the book price would appear to be near on the money. Also, I was at the Dallas Gun and Knife show today and saw a slightly used 110 and two 112's with the deep etched game scenes marked for $75 ea. I haven't seen anything that gives a value for the wooden display case, mine has a special Buck Knives game scene casting, however, I don't have the sheaths.
Hope this helps some.
Doug
Lifetime member, Buck Collector's Club
"In HIS service."
The real value is in what someone will pay. A 402 with the quail just sold on ebay this week for $165, so the book price would appear to be near on the money. Also, I was at the Dallas Gun and Knife show today and saw a slightly used 110 and two 112's with the deep etched game scenes marked for $75 ea. I haven't seen anything that gives a value for the wooden display case, mine has a special Buck Knives game scene casting, however, I don't have the sheaths.
Hope this helps some.
Doug
Lifetime member, Buck Collector's Club
"In HIS service."
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Rc,
In my opinion, to find one of these sets in the box, makes it worth more than the sum of the parts. I have seen two diferent variations of the box. This is one of my favorite sets because it is an early set and the etching is great! Maybe Vern can add to this?
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Joe Houser
Director of Consumer relations
Buck Collectors club Administrator and member #123
In my opinion, to find one of these sets in the box, makes it worth more than the sum of the parts. I have seen two diferent variations of the box. This is one of my favorite sets because it is an early set and the etching is great! Maybe Vern can add to this?
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Joe Houser
Director of Consumer relations
Buck Collectors club Administrator and member #123
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Thanks Joe, yes, I remember them well. I still have the original Aurum catalog and a few of the knives you mention as well as a wooden case. If you'll notice, the plate on the case is etched also!
Value? A bunch - but hard to sell at what they are worth. There are some Aurum collectors as well as Buck collectors after them. My personal opinion is that the five knife set is worth over $1500, but buyers are always hard to find in that price category - unless you are willing to take payments. You need to have them authenticated and offer a letter of verification with them. There are several people who could do that. Sam Shortes (Aurum), Chuck Buck, maybe John Gabrick (he was active with Aurum and Buck). If you wanted me to do it all you have to do is pay the postage both ways.
I agree with Joe, the sum is greater than the parts, but you might GET more for them if you sell the knives individually.
They are rare and they are highly desirable.
Vern Taylor
Value? A bunch - but hard to sell at what they are worth. There are some Aurum collectors as well as Buck collectors after them. My personal opinion is that the five knife set is worth over $1500, but buyers are always hard to find in that price category - unless you are willing to take payments. You need to have them authenticated and offer a letter of verification with them. There are several people who could do that. Sam Shortes (Aurum), Chuck Buck, maybe John Gabrick (he was active with Aurum and Buck). If you wanted me to do it all you have to do is pay the postage both ways.
I agree with Joe, the sum is greater than the parts, but you might GET more for them if you sell the knives individually.
They are rare and they are highly desirable.
Vern Taylor