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mbanja

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My father in law was an avid collector, maker, and a good guy too. He passed away in the spring and we're just now starting to go through all of the boxes of stuff. The dozens of boxes of blades will have to wait, right now we're focusing on the tools that are in storage. Many of the tools that he had in his shop are simple dremel devices that aren't too hard to figure out what to do with. Some are not.

For example, what the heck should I do with a Bader III grinder and the boxes of belts and wheels? I wish I could post the attachment, and anybody who knows about this stuff feel free to email me and I'll send pics to you. I'm in law enforcement and I know my way around stuff that goes bang - not knives.

How do I avoid getting ripped off if I sell it and not pay a fortune to have it appraised? I live in metro Atlanta and I can't imagine folks ship this stuff that weighs a ton. I found a receipt where he bought it from the company a few years ago. One of my biggest questions for you folks is how do you prepare your families for handling all of your hobby stuff if you don't have a will?
 
mbanja,

I guarantee you, you should be able to sell that BaderIII and all belts, wheels, attachements without any trouble whatsoever. I'm certain there are makers in the Atlanta region who would gladly make the drive and pick up.

--nathan
 
There are a lot of us in the Atlanta area. You should be able to move the equipment and materials for a fair price. I may be interested in some of it myself!
 
Same here, I could use another Bader.

I would make a list of all the items, take some photos, and let someone here post it in the for sale forum for you. The contact info would be you, so you could handle;e the sales. You might get an offer for the whole batch from someone local. If you need or want more info, send me an email - sapelt@cox.net .
Stacy Apelt
 
ebay is the answer, no doubt if i ever sell mine it will go on ebay and
there is a large market for used equipment in our world
 
Mbanja,
There are 2 knife clubs (Flint River & Chattahoochie...) plus the Georgia Custom Knifemakers Guild with a lot of members in the Atlanta Metro Area. If possible, check his records and see if he paid dues to any of the above. Usually folks in the clubs/guilds are aware when a member passes on, but sometimes people slowly drift out of attending or they drop their membership. I am a member of the GA Custom Knifemakers Guild and we have members who also belong to both of the other clubs. If you are looking for knowledgeable people to help establish a value on the tools, etc., then there is a wealth of experience locally. Drop me a PM or an email, we can trade phone numbers and then I can direct you to someone to assist you.

Randy
 
Get in contact with the GA guild as mentioned. You will not get a raw deal. There's even a good possibility that they knew your father in-law.
 
mbanja,

Sounds like your getting some good ideas as to leads for selling your FIL's stuff. I wonder if folks have given any thought to your other question?

mbanja said:
....One of my biggest questions for you folks is how do you prepare your families for handling all of your hobby stuff if you don't have a will?
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I believe I recall reading someones comment, once upon a time somewhere, to the effect of, "when I'm gone, please don't let my family sell my stuff for what I told them I paid for it."

Your questions are certainly food for thought.

All the best, Phil
 
mbanja, worst case scenario, if you can't sell it in the short run you might want to pay for a gold membership here (allows you to sell on the exchange) and put it up for sale in May. The entire knife world will come crushing down on Atlanta the first week of July for Blade Show, I'm sure there would be a taker in that lot.
 
Or drive to Birmingham in April and sell it at the Batson's Hammer In, free cept for the gas and the $25 admission fee.
 
I once tried the silent auction deal. Best bid by closing time takes it.
You may win, you may lose, but at least there will be some competition which may attract buyers who know the value and offer an honest price.
 
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