Just scored an XM-18 for 940.00

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coolhand68 said:
I think what's throwing some people off is that the OP titled his thread with "scored" an XM-18. Not sure about most others, but when I see scored, I'm thinking you were able to snag a scarce knife at a good price. If you pay a premium and then some, the term "score" seems misplaced. I can list a WTB ad stating I want a Lochsa and I'm willing to pay $5,000 for it, chances are good I'll get one, but I'm not sure if most people would consider that much of a score on the open market. If a knife is listed on an auction site and sitting out there asking a premium, it's more likely to be a "score" for someone with deeper pockets.
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OD-SnG,Congrats on getting a "Tank" of a knife.I had the opportunity of handling one for a week in a pass-around & was very impressed with it.:thumbup:
 
OD-SnG said:
My fav part of the xm-18 is the fit and finish. 100% flawless.
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Everybody got already that you love the knife and think that it is the best of the best. Is there really need to bump this thread? It is starting to look like instead of a happy buyer you are a seller on ebay trying to draw attention to raise a buck. If you love this knife so much, and want to talk about it, it might be better to start another thread and do a review with pictures and maybe comparison to other knives that you own.
 
It is starting to look a little strange. I was wondering why somebody would post about how they paid 940.00 almost bragging. I gave you the benefit of the doubt and I'm not accusing you now I'm just saying it looks strange. There are a few available for way less on knife forums if anyone reading this wants a XM18 they're almost always available from 5-600 on forums sales areas. Don't pay more that 700 ever. The only place they're going for more than 600 is eBay. I think someone already looked on eBay and there was no xm18 that went for 940. Since It would be a ended auction you could post it here to clear away any doubts about your story. If you don't post it people might think you're doing something you shouldn't be.
 
SteelSnob said:
It is starting to look a little strange. I was wondering why somebody would post about how they paid 940.00 almost bragging. I gave you the benefit of the doubt and I'm not accusing you now I'm just saying it looks strange. There are a few available for way less on knife forums if anyone reading this wants a XM18 they're almost always available from 5-600 on forums sales areas. Don't pay more that 700 ever. The only place they're going for more than 600 is eBay. I think someone already looked on eBay and there was no xm18 that went for 940. Since It would be a ended auction you could post it here to clear away any doubts about your story. If you don't post it people might think you're doing something you shouldn't be.
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I just looked at ended auctions and I found them selling between $540 and $810--with all of them being Gen 3 mid-tech versions. There is also one right now that is up to $810 and it is also a Gen 3 mid-tech.

Ebay not necessarily the best place to judge prices since you do not know if the bidder actually paid or not. There is a bad habit of people bidding up auctions and not paying which skews the actual pricing.

The going price for the Gen 3 mid-techs is $550-600 from what I see on the forums and at dealers.

In the end, it all comes down to what one person is willing to pay and the seller is willing to sell it for.

I am at a loss of the OP stating the price paid in the first place. Why?
 
effer said:
Everybody got already that you love the knife and think that it is the best of the best. Is there really need to bump this thread? It is starting to look like instead of a happy buyer you are a seller on ebay trying to draw attention to raise a buck. If you love this knife so much, and want to talk about it, it might be better to start another thread and do a review with pictures and maybe comparison to other knives that you own.
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yup.

puttin' a $$$ amount in the title is sketch.

startin' to smell like fish 'round here
 
all im saying is the prices on ebay are up over 810.00 if people are willing to give them away for 550.00 then so be it. Im a rich guy who spent 940.00 and im glad i did. So end of story, its not some big hoax; just rich people paying what ever it takes to avoid the wait. By all means if anyone wants to sell them for 550.00 i'll buy them all day long and turn right around and sell them on ebay for over 800.00.
 
OD-SnG said:
all im saying is the prices on ebay are up over 810.00 if people are willing to give them away for 550.00 then so be it. Im a rich guy who spent 940.00 and im glad i did. So end of story, its not some big hoax; just rich people paying what ever it takes to avoid the wait. By all means if anyone wants to sell them for 550.00 i'll buy them all day long and turn right around and sell them on ebay for over 800.00.
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Except that rich people usually do not refer to themselves as rich. You just sound like someone who wants to show off...
 
OD-SnG said:
all im saying is the prices on ebay are up over 810.00 if people are willing to give them away for 550.00 then so be it. Im a rich guy who spent 940.00 and im glad i did. So end of story, its not some big hoax; just rich people paying what ever it takes to avoid the wait. By all means if anyone wants to sell them for 550.00 i'll buy them all day long and turn right around and sell them on ebay for over 800.00.
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ahhh, rich people. that explains it all. lol
 
OD-SnG said:
all im saying is the prices on ebay are up over 810.00 if people are willing to give them away for 550.00 then so be it. Im a rich guy who spent 940.00 and im glad i did. So end of story, its not some big hoax; just rich people paying what ever it takes to avoid the wait. By all means if anyone wants to sell them for 550.00 i'll buy them all day long and turn right around and sell them on ebay for over 800.00.
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For a "rich guy" you aren't very savvy. Considering that multiple people in this thread have already pointed out that most of them are going between $500-$700 on ebay, forums and dealers. Btw, admitting that you would buy a $550 knife and turn it around for a $250 profit is really low class.
 
Btw, admitting that you would buy a $550 knife and turn it around for a $250 profit is really low class.
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Not really , that is pretty much common place in the custom arena , and also in the mid-tech and production arena's as well. And I thought the knives were more like $400 from Rick ( just going by the website info ) ?

Supply and demand.

OP already mentioned he had the cash , price was a non-issue to him , but waiting was , so he paid more. Happens all the time at knife shows , some knives are " flipped" for double literally minutes after purchase. Why ? To avoid long waiting listing , and to have instant gratification.

Think of it , if we all weren't impatient people , we would still be satisified with dial up , instead of being on a 10meg cable connection ( no offense to those on dial up still ). :)

I see numerous posts on forums of people saying " I could save for years and still not afford one of those " ," I had to save for a year for this " , " I am just a poor college student " , etc , so what is wrong with the folks with cash gloating ?

If he bought it to use , good for him , if he bought it as an investment , probably not the best choice....however it is HIS money and now his knife .
 
Im a rich guy who spent 940.00 and im glad i did.
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First, I don't get why you are happy about overpaying.

Second, referring to yourself as a "rich guy" makes you appear as either arrogant or kind of a douche.

I'm glad you got a great knife, but seems like posting how much you paid for it was a bad move.
 
I reeeeally don't get the instant gratification excuse. As if that is a proper justification for anything in life. Fast food, casual sex, the price of Apple products, nothing good ever comes a lack of patience or forethought

But I sure will keep an eye on EBAY to score an XM-18 for MORE THAN $810. Good luck on whatever auctions you are running.
 
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