Microtech Makora - red handled "FireAnt" - D/E both plain edges

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Alright, ladies and gents,
A knife came up unexpectedly that I would like to claim. So I am listing a knife for sale that I may regret later listing...BUT because I want to claim the one knife tonight, I may be willing to cut a deal/take an offs that I otherwise might not.
-BECAUSE I am racing the clock, (and maybe other bidders), if the target knife sells, then I reserve the right to withdraw this knife from sale at any time.

Microtech Makora Fireant - Red handle - D/E both plain.
Like new. 2nd owner, but both he and I have never carried, used to cut, sharpened or stropped it (completely factory edge), nor lubed. He bought it new and only displayed it, and I bought it and only displayed, fondled and fired her. -but otherwise is as she came from the factory. Both he and I are collectors, and this was definitely a collected piece never used.--as a collector of black blades, often autos have firing marks because of the tight tolerances -that IS NOT te case here, she is pristine. Please see pics for best representation of condition.

Comes with original Microtech box and outer sleeve. Has never been registered or in for service of any kind (see above) but, I can't seem to find the unregistered warranty card. (If it is found, it will of course be included, or sent later at no barge to buyer.)

By buying you are stating:
-you can own, buy, and carry this knife.
-you are aware of any local statutes or laws that apply, and assume full responsibility.

I reserve the right to sell to any buyer of my choosing, and may refuse to sell to any buyer of my choosing.

Any fund transfers will be done via Paypal.
I pay to ship priority mail trackable to your door.

Only trades considered (some from list may be + or - cash)
-Benchmade 47a or 47as
-Alpha Beast 2.0
-Alpha beast 1.0
-VG-10 Szabofly's
-limited edition Benchmade 51's
-have a soft spot for a BM51 black blade.(must be absolutely mint/flawless, though.)



This knife has been listed on other forums.

**** Like I said earlier- if payment can be in time for me to claim a knife I really really want(as in the next hour or two) -then I will make a deal that o would not otherwise ever even consider...if the knife that motivated me to post this sells-then I will withdraw it, or hold/sit on it until I get what I feel it is worth.

So if you can pay now, make an offer..you might be surprised.*****

This thread will be updated to show current status.
Email is quickest, but PM's work also(I just can't send pics via PM, can't figure it out.-lol-sorry.)

I have seen these sell from anywhere between $390 and $600 depending in condition, and you likely won't come across one this pristine anytime soon.
Ill start the approximate, and possibly negotiable (see above timing of tonight),asking price at $440 And thats where I pay priority trackable shipping, and eat all fees.
****wednesday 13th only will entertain $420 offers, I pay trackable priority shipping, and eat the fees.*****
**HOWEVER- I AM WELCOMING OFFERS until my target is sold (or bought by me)...**



Thanks for reading-
Coconutfilipino

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Very interested in knife. It's been 13 hours since you posted it didn't see. Is it still for sale
 
Yes, sir.

Am fielding offers as we speak, and have reached out to a few people who had "Want To Buy" threads up, but as of RIGHT now, it is till available. I would like to sell today/ASAP to pay a bill,& get a knife I want. So I'm taking offers I normally wouldn't have.

Please feel free to email me, or PM me.

-coconutfilipino
 
Communication sent as requested, sir.

A pleasure to speak to you, and do business.

******THIS ONE IS SOLD PENDING FUNDS TO "pghsfnst"***

I hope she serves you well, sir.
-thank you blade forums!

-coconutfilipino
 
What the pretty lady is referring to is this:
(And "pghsfnst" was contacted prior to any funds being transferred.)

I returned from a family camping trip, an I have been burglarized.

I take my pictures in the garage, so I had this entire thread out there temporarily. And when we got back from our trip the garage had been broken into, and of course all the knives were gone.

The police have been called so that a report can be filed, and hopefully someone turn them or some up...but that is the current status.

All buyers have been contacted prior to money being sent, and those with deposits, will or have been refunded.

I am sorry to the purchasers.
But-even more so I am sick to my fricking stomach.

I will somehow keep anyone interested updated if they wish.
If my communication is spotty at first-forgive me-I have just been broken into.

-coconutfilipino
 
Yeah- no kidding. My great uncle who was as close to a grandfather as I ever really had passed this passed away, then literally within 48 hoists of that, my Kawasaki ninja was ganked, and then within a week my wife and I were in a car wreck (thankfully no one hurt). And now THIS.

This has been one of THE crappiest summers in my memory. And I'll be glad to put most of it behind me.

SO I guess I should be looking for the silver lining, or the rainbow after...


Today was a FULL range of emotions.
Disappointment, anger, feeling invaded, boiling rage, the full gamut/spectrum.

Certainly not how I thought I would be spending my day today,
Thank you all for our support and well wishes via post, email, PM and text.-your consideration and camaraderie won't be forgotten,

-coconutfilipino
 
Final post to this drama filled day-

And aside from funds and feedback, possibly the precept to closing this thread down:

Been a long long crazy day.--wasn't sure how to handle this situation, so I tried to approach it the way I would want it if I were the buyer. Sooo, here's what I did to try and make things as right as can be-
1-I made sure the buyer got a fresh set of pics. To assure him/her that the pics were fresh from today (and not some previous pics taken) I bought a local newspaper with a date on it, and took fresh pics with the date visible in the background. -primitive, date stamp, but it works.
2- I made sure the buyer completely understood that BECAUSE of the unique circumstances, that he was under no obligation to buy or follow through, and that there certainly wouldn't be any hard feelings or repercussions (like feedback raging or anything) if they chose to buy OR not buy.
3- I made sure that the buyer knew that he STILL had rights to first dibs/claim, but were not obligated.

I took these extra steps cuz' it is what I, as buyer, would have wanted. And because I felt it was the best and most fair way,( that I could think of, anyways,) to preserve the integrity of the process. Such as- protecting their 'dibs' but also not obligating them in any way.-this leaves the call/ball in their court entirely.

-Have I gotten more email offers while all this was happening(some of them offering more money)?---> yes.
-would I like to have made/recouped more money? -->Who wouldn't?
-will they be taken over previous buyers?--->hell, no. I gave my word, and made deals. So I have done my best to recover and create a way to cater to the buyer and let him/her make the call with more current pics.

If he passes, the knive may be reposted, but I wanted to provide an explanation of how it was handled and resolved before Ending this thread.

Thank you all again, for all the emails, Texts, PM's, support and comeraderie,
You consideration is appreciated,

Frank
-coconutfilipino

I will close after funds are received and feedback given.-thank you bladeforums.
 
Makora Fireant is sold to "pghsfnst".

Paypal e check received, and when it clears, she will be shipped.

I will leave feedback (and guide the new member/buyer/owner after he receives it and checks it out.)

Otherwise, this thread is closed.

Thank you, pghsfnst, and thank you Blade Forums!

-coconutfilipino
 
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