Lets talk GEC!

Nebrasketball said:
Then you’d have to ship it freight!
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Poor 97 - you take so much abuse.
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Pàdruig said:
There is no denying the One Armed Man's enthusiasm for knives - I think it is fun and irksome at the same time. When I find it irksome, I scroll on down - "sticks and stones... but words..." and all of that. I have seen him reprimanded on multiple forums though and the most recent time was here for making some rather uncouth comments that don't have a place here. Overall though, I think folks have been quite patient with him, given his circumstances.

I hope he is ok and I hope he makes a return - one might say that his enthusiasm is infectious.



I've seen some of the commentary on GEC's social media - it is... unpleasant. Folks really need to chill.


The most most money I have ever paid for a GEC was just north of $200 and that was for a Red Soup Bone TC. However, it is a knife that I had wanted since I first laid eyes on it and I knew that I would be paying a premium. That said, I still maintained patience and I let a number of them slide past me at higher prices ($300+) - I knew what I was willing to pay and I stuck to it. Eventually, my patience was rewarded and I was able to work with a very fine member here to acquire this desirable knife that had been produced several years prior.

There is a difference between the prices that flippers immediately set and the price of a knife that has legitimately risen in value due to scarcity and/or rarity. Unfortunately, these days, collectible knives have become a form of currency and it's used to buy, sell, and trade accordingly - fostering no attachment to the knife, but rather what it can get you down the line.

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Totally agree about his enthusiasm being infectious. I cant help but get excited about knives when he is talking about all the trouble he will go through to get a knife open, putting them between his knees etc.. You are right though, the porch is no place for some of the off-color remarks, and i have no issues with people getting called out for bad language. I just hate to see people pile on a person who was obviously having a bad night. There is definitely a place for him here. On to a more important subject, your red bone knives are stunning! You really do have some fine cutlery in your collection. I always enjoy your knife pics.
 
knifeswapper said:
Specific responses inline. I could honestly not buy another knife of any other brand and just sell GEC's on eBay - and make more money (and a lot less work). That may be the realization that has already been made by smaller dealers.
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Hey Mike I was just talking from my point of view. I did not mean to upset you. It seems that red responses indicate that. Look. I know you know the ins and out much better than me and I was just making honest conversation. Sorry if you lost your patience and angered.

As well. When I said the DLT price, I think most understood that I was referring the price that it was being sold for on their website, understanding that there is a minimum. I figured that was obvious knowledge and I think everyone knows there is a minimum pricing.

How does the shipping work for the sfo TC?
 
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NewBlades16 said:
Hey Mike I was just talking from my point of view. I did not mean to upset you. It seems that red responses indicate that. Look. I know you know the ins and out much better than me and I was just making honest conversation. Sorry if if lost your patience and angered.
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Not at all - red was just used so it would stick out from normal text and still be visible. I don't get mad during knife conversations.
 
knifeswapper said:
Not at all - red was just used so it would stick out from normal text and still be visible. I don't get mad during knife conversations.
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Ok thanks and I appreciate you making things clearer for me. I really do try to "open my eyes" as to how this whole process operates.
 
I have a newbie question so thanks in advance for your patience. I am relatively new to GEC knives but have amassed a good collection over the last year. I do not know much about the dealer network or how they are purchased new but I do know about how they are sold on ebay as that is how I have obtained nearly all of my GEC knives. I want to state that I have absolutely no issue with someone who sells a knife on ebay for more if that is what the market allows. It does not bother me that some GEC's skyrocket on ebay as that tells me that they have value and are in demand and that is fine.

All this being said, I do have a question about something that seems strange. I have personally purchased a recently released in demand GEC knife on ebay only to see the same seller post another knife (same pattern with same or different handle materials) the very next day. This tells me that someone was able to buy multiple knives of a new hot pattern while others could not come close to getting one. I am curious how this happens if anyone knows. Again, I have no issue with how the secondary market for GEC works and I use it regularly. It is just that this issue seems like something that is not quite fair. I don't presume anything and sure don't want to inflame anyone but I am curious.
Thanks.
 
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