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CRKs tend to hold there value. If you buy a new CRK like a 21 then resell it shortly after then sure you get less than you payed for it. If you buy second hand used or an older model they do not depreciate in value. I owned an old umnumzaan that I bought new for $385 years ago, used it for 4 years then sold it for $460. I wouldn't call that depreciating as I got my money back. Buy them used if you just want to test out a current model. Your statement tends to be true for other companies only. Last time I was pressure to buy an CRK is when i tried another companies higher end knife, it began to get dark/ pitted/ water marks and i didn't hear back from the company until months later ( I wont mention a company name to avoid offending the company and their other knives seem reliable and popular). I understand they are not for everyone because they cost a few hundred more than other companies.
 
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I agree with above. While it may not be the best investment out there, if you can get a CRK at a fair price, you will be able to sell it for at least that down the road. I look at it like a savings account. I guess you could look at it kind of like a tax return:D
 
Its like anything else buy low, sell high. If you bought a 2010 annual new in 2010 and sold it now you would make $300-400 on it. But its all factors in what people will pay in the future for what is popular at the time you sell it. I have sold several CRK's lately for a loss. Last fee weeks its been a buyers market in the exchange. With how many good LNIB examples come up in the exchange if I bought that way I would come out even or make money on it later. On buying at list price you need to wait years before it goes up on many of the models. When something gets discontinued though like Mammoth inlays you can expect them to go up in value.

In the end collect what you like and if it goes up its an added value to the collection.
 
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