Maxamet PM2, Para 3, Values??

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Alberta Hunter

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I'm fairly new here but just wondering what the values of these knives would be now
that the Maxamet Program by Spyderco has been suspended? I have one of each of
these knives that have never been used, carried, sharpened, etc. I just opened each
one to check for any issues, blade play, centering, etc. oiled with G96 and then put
them back in their baggies and boxes and into the drawer with the rest of them. I even
have the Manix 2 in Maxamet that I did the same thing with.

I have read everything from they are now worth the moon to they are only worth the
selling price when they were still in inventory. I was just hoping to get some more
educated opinions so I know whether or not it's worth it for me to sell or to just open
up some day and enjoy using them.

Thanks in advance.
 
I've seen them go for like $200. Price isn't super high on them. Maybe up to like $230. Not even close to the most expensive sprints.
 
Yesterday Sal said that they're still working with Maxamet and trying to figure out the best way to avoid production problems.
 
If the blades are straight, maybe a bit more. Some guys didn't care about the slightly bent blades (which were low numbers, but I believe why the plans were suspended), and still willingly paid for them. If you're are straight it's worth highlighting.
 
Anything is worth whatever someone is willing to buy it for. Some will say the same or less because they cant justify paying more. Some will say more because they dont care how much it cost, they just want one.
 
At least your honest..

I'm not sure how much you should flip your knives for. I will say I've wanted one for about a year now and anything above $200 goes right on by.
 
FYI, the Manix 2 in Maxamet is still available. So I don't see how you could sell it for more than you paid for it. On the PM2 and Para 3, you might want to make hay while the sun is shining if your plan is to flip them for a profit. If Spyderco starts producing them again, you won't be able to sell them for more than new either. BentoBoxShop has the Para 3 in stock at $300. So considering you probably have better customer service and a better return policy, you might be able to charge more... :D
 
I kinda see the disdain the op is getting cause I would love to of gotten a PM2 or Para 3 from a dealer but I wasn’t quite quick enough at the time.

Now if everyone didn’t edit at what price they scalped these on the exchange a quick search would be the only thing needed here.
Not a long involved thread about the politics of knife flipping.
 
kniferelatedname said:
...BentoBoxShop has the Para 3 in stock at $300. So considering you probably have better customer service and a better return policy... :D
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Or at least cover the shipping for a buyer spending that much on a knife.

I think I'd have a hard time getting what I paid back out of mine.
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willc said:
I kinda see the disdain the op is getting cause I would love to of gotten a PM2 or Para 3 from a dealer but I wasn’t quite quick enough at the time.
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With the Para 3, people might have been scooping them up to flip because of the PM2 thing. But did people do that with the PM2? When it was available, how would anyone know it would be limited and have issues causing them to pause manufacturing? It was expected to be a regular production item (and hopefully still will be).
 
kniferelatedname said:
With the Para 3, people might have been scooping them up to flip because of the PM2 thing. But did people do that with the PM2? When it was available, how would anyone know it would be limited and have issues causing them to pause manufacturing? It was expected to be a regular production item (and hopefully still will be).
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I too am hoping they get Maxamet sorted and it becomes production just like s30 and s110v.
I like the variety and how Spyderco pushes the limits on their steels and I find that wasted on those who don’t use them.
 
Just to be clear, at no point did I set out to "Flip" these knives. When they came out, I bought them just as I do with
many of Spyderco's knives. I don't really understand the negativity that I'm getting over this. If someone were offered
a PM2 154/S90V in brand new condition for $300 and they needed it to complete their collection, would they be angry
because some: "Knife Flipper" scalped his knife, or would they be happy because they were able to complete their
collection? Or... would other people be angry about it- just because??

Another question I have .... Do you suppose that most people who buy these expensive knives use their Sprint runs so
that their knives don't go to waste; or do they keep them new/unused as Collector Pieces?

Edit: I never said that the Manix2 I had might have increased in value, just that
I had also given it the same treatment as the others when I received it. That's why it wasn't in the title and I know that a knife that is still available from retailers is not going to be worth more in a private exchange.
 
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As far as I know Sal did not "suspend" Maxamet production, he said it would continue for the folders it is in, but not expand at this time.

"We're still working with it, but it's very difficult to work with and we're still trying to figure out the best ways to avoid various problems presented in production. We still have our regular production needs so while it is still in processing, it is not made in high volume." said Sal
 
willc said:
I kinda see the disdain the op is getting cause I would love to of gotten a PM2 or Para 3 from a dealer but I wasn’t quite quick enough at the time.

Now if everyone didn’t edit at what price they scalped these on the exchange a quick search would be the only thing needed here.
Not a long involved thread about the politics of knife flipping.
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So, because my dealer had these in stock and I bought one, you understand the disdain I am getting because..... you didn't get one?

Thank you for your contribution to this: "Long involved thread."
 
Alberta Hunter said:
Just to be clear, at no point did I set out to "Flip" these knives. When they came out, I bought them just as I do with
many of Spyderco's knives. I don't really understand the negativity that I'm getting over this. If someone were offered
a PM2 154/S90V in brand new condition for $300 and they needed it to complete their collection, would they be angry
because some: "Knife Flipper" scalped his knife, or would they be happy because they were able to complete their
collection? Or... would other people be angry about it- just because??

Another question I have .... Do you suppose that most people who buy these expensive knives use their Sprint runs so
that their knives don't go to waste; or do they keep them new/unused as Collector Pieces?

Edit: I never said that the Manix2 I had might have increased in value, just that
I had also given it the same treatment as the others when I received it. That's why it wasn't in the title and I know that a knife that is still available from retailers is not going to be worth more in a private exchange.
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AH, hope you're finding BF to be a great resource for knife info, as I have and do.

I don't know what a Maxamet Para2 goes for so I can't comment on that sorry.
But I can tell you it is worth carrying and using, I'm very impressed with mine.
To answer your other question, I have a bunch of Para2's, all but one are Sprint/DE, and they are all users. But that's just me.

I think the Maxamet Para2 will be back in production sooner or later. Other models still use it, and Spyderco will sort out any issues. It's what they do. Just my opinion.

Just wanted to say there can be a poorer tone here towards those who often buy LE's for no other reason than to resell at a profit to a user or genuine collector that missed out on fast sellers. Understandable perhaps, given there's lots of users and collectors here.
I'm not saying that is your intention at all buddy, and mean you no offence, I only mention it as something to be aware of here. Better to understand than to be perhaps a bit put off by some responses.

Welcome to BF :thumbsup:
 
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Cursum Perficio; Thanks very much for your input- I really do appreciate it and will take it to heart.

I can definitely see how there would be some ill feelings towards those who only seek to profit from
others. I can now see how my initial post could certainly be interpreted as: "I just scored a couple of
Maxamet blades and want to see what the maximum amount of money is that I can take someone for."

I have bought quite a few knives over the last 2 years because I needed a hobby besides booze and the
casino after my second divorce. I sold some knives as well and lost money on each and every one of them.
I have bought quite a few Sprint Runs and most likely paid too much for most of them as well. We just don't
have the volume of knives moving around here in Canada so when a Sprint does come up that's in demand,
people will often overpay because it could be a long time before another one comes up.

I have only been on the site a short while and I am fascinated at the numbers of very high quality and very
desirable knives that come up for sale here. In two years, I have not seen a single Pena knife come up for
sale here; whereas I have seen at least 6 in the last few weeks. There is a sub-forum set up to sell CRK's but
in Canada, I might see one every 2-3 weeks and they are snapped up quickly unless the price is ridiculous. I
guess I just wasn't sure what the Maxamet price was because there wasn't much to go by- even on this site and
I had read everything from initial retail $$ to ridiculous so I just wanted to find out and thought I'd ask. If someone
wanted one a lot more than I do to complete a collection, then I would be willing to sell it in order to get a different
knife; and we'd both be happy campers. I apologize if I came across as a knife scalper looking to take advantage of
people.
 
A Alberta Hunter , welcome to the forum!

I don't think you came off as a "flipper". You have learned an important BF lesson, tho, in that lots of folks will bristle at the mere thought that someone is flipping an desirable knife. People generally don't like to talk values in the General Forums at all, in my experience at least, the intent being that we don't want this to turn into a big knife flea market. I've seen good members get "jumped on", so to speak, even recently, when they've sold extras of a Sprint they managed to score.

Just an observation on my part, I certainly don't want to take a side because I can see both points of view. I will say that it is easy to tell when someone is here to be part of the community and when they are here to make a buck.

And, the Feedback forum is there to talk values till we're blue in the keyboard. :)
 
The value is perceived by individuals and I am sure some would be willing to pay 50% or even more markup for the Maxamet PM2. Personally however I would not pay significantly more (like 20%) on Maxamet PM2.

BTW, KW has M4 and cf PM2 for sale at $220. That would be the top dollars I am willing to pay for any other PM2 in the secondary market.
 
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