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Stu:
I had the same apprehensions as you have now. I decided to try one out and concluded that if it was a bust, I would learn by paying for my mistakes. I found this forum after I bought my first one. The first purchase was a lot like kissing your sister--"You go through the motions,but there's nothing there". After finding the forum and becoming an informed consumer, buying on the internet through dealers you contact, is for me, the only way to go (other than knife shows). Like anything else you have to be informed and do your research. Otherwise, great idea!
I had the same apprehensions as you have now. I decided to try one out and concluded that if it was a bust, I would learn by paying for my mistakes. I found this forum after I bought my first one. The first purchase was a lot like kissing your sister--"You go through the motions,but there's nothing there". After finding the forum and becoming an informed consumer, buying on the internet through dealers you contact, is for me, the only way to go (other than knife shows). Like anything else you have to be informed and do your research. Otherwise, great idea!
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I've been delighted with the web-based dealers that I've used so far:
Cumberland Knives, Blowoutknives, and Bayou Lafourche Knifeworks come to mind. Great prices and very reasonable delivery times. My first order to blowoutknives involved around a dozen knives for hundreds of dollars--not a single problem. I actually completed my orders via the telephone. I prefer not to distribute my credit card info through computer networks. It's too easy for computer files to be duplicated a zillion times and sent around via the net. Companies usually give you some different options for how to pay. Sometimes I use a check and just wait an extra week or so for merchandise to ship. When buying items from forum members I prefer just to send a check and wait.
I figure since I don't really need one more knife I can obviously afford to lose the money that I'm spending to buy one. That attitude keeps me from worrying. Credit card policies that allow you to reverse false charges is another thing to improve your peace of mind.
[This message has been edited by Jeff Clark (edited 11 November 1999).]
Cumberland Knives, Blowoutknives, and Bayou Lafourche Knifeworks come to mind. Great prices and very reasonable delivery times. My first order to blowoutknives involved around a dozen knives for hundreds of dollars--not a single problem. I actually completed my orders via the telephone. I prefer not to distribute my credit card info through computer networks. It's too easy for computer files to be duplicated a zillion times and sent around via the net. Companies usually give you some different options for how to pay. Sometimes I use a check and just wait an extra week or so for merchandise to ship. When buying items from forum members I prefer just to send a check and wait.
I figure since I don't really need one more knife I can obviously afford to lose the money that I'm spending to buy one. That attitude keeps me from worrying. Credit card policies that allow you to reverse false charges is another thing to improve your peace of mind.
[This message has been edited by Jeff Clark (edited 11 November 1999).]
I've had good and bad experiences buying online. Mostly good. The main disadvantage is not seeing and touching the knife you're buying in advance, but most reputable dealers have reasonable return policies. Shipping can be a huge pain, especially across borders, but that is another story. Make sure the delivery is trackable and insured. Check out the "good,bad and ugly" forum for comments on specific dealers. The better dealers are really quite good. I can personally recommend Arizona Custom Knives, Skylands, The Knifecenter and Les Robertson. These folks are knowledgable and very helpful. I'm sure there are other excellent ones, but I haven't dealt with them myself, yet. I've never heard anything but the highest praise about Chai Cutlery. I do suggest that before you order you actually make contact by telephone. Ordering from individuals and makers is more variable, but the same principles apply.
For many of us, buying online is the only reasonable option, since there really aren't any local knife stores.
Unfortunately, you don't get the immediate gratification that comes with an instore purchase, so those of us with the patience of a three year old (e.g., myself) sometimes get frustrated by what are really minor delays of a couple/three weeks.
On the other hand, when was the last time a store reduced their (already low) prices even further when there was a problem filling an order? Mark at MJ&S Knives did just exactly that for me recently.
Dave
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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of More Knives
Unfortunately, you don't get the immediate gratification that comes with an instore purchase, so those of us with the patience of a three year old (e.g., myself) sometimes get frustrated by what are really minor delays of a couple/three weeks.
On the other hand, when was the last time a store reduced their (already low) prices even further when there was a problem filling an order? Mark at MJ&S Knives did just exactly that for me recently.
Dave
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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of More Knives
Go with James Mattis first. He'll set the standard by which you can judge everyone else. I'll guarantee he'll take care of you, but then you don't know me from Adam.
For what it's worth, I've traded/bought from several individuals here and have yet to get burned.
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Logic is a systematic method of coming to the wrong conclusion with
confidence.
For what it's worth, I've traded/bought from several individuals here and have yet to get burned.
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Logic is a systematic method of coming to the wrong conclusion with
confidence.
Check out the Good Bad Ugly forum. Lots of good info there. I've had great experieces buying on line and like dsvirsky am learning how to deal with delayed gratification. Most purchases I have made have been delivered very quickly (less than a week). When it's been longer dealers have been very good about communicatind that.
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Pete
"Mishaps are like knives, that either serve us or cut us, as we grasp them by the blade or the handle."
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Pete
"Mishaps are like knives, that either serve us or cut us, as we grasp them by the blade or the handle."
IN addition to the ones already mentioned,
consider Brian at Discount Knives, Josh at
Peaceful Valley Knives, and Fred at the
Knife Outlet. These are honest dealers with
excellent return policies. You will easily
save 30-50% over a retail store.
consider Brian at Discount Knives, Josh at
Peaceful Valley Knives, and Fred at the
Knife Outlet. These are honest dealers with
excellent return policies. You will easily
save 30-50% over a retail store.
I have used Knife Outlet for several online purchases and have had good results and fast delivery. I realy don't think you can go wrong with a good reputable dealer such as the ones that have been mentioned above. You just have to shop around and get the deal you want.
This forum takes a lot of doubt out of buying on-line. The previous postings are all good advice. I think it is great that not only can we find links to several on-line dealers, but we can also communicate with several makers as well. We can read about the experiences of others. Dealers know that the "Good, Bad, & Ugly" forum is out there. BTW, I am glad to see a lot of "Good" threads posted. This forum grows by the hour and the industry is aware of that fact. The Internet allows us a greater variety of knives to choose from and this forum gives us a research source.
Since I live in Europe I have never contacted any dealer by phone. I bought knives from Brian (Disc. Knives) James Mattis (Chai Cutlery) and Pete (Petestacticalknives) with NO problems.
I heard that Top of Texas knives are great.
David
I heard that Top of Texas knives are great.
David
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I've used several mail order knife companies: I haven't had a problem with any of them. My only complaint is when they don't have it in stock.
Some smaller companies get the knives from a distributor and then send it to you - this is fine as long as they can get the product.
I like Mark @ MJS (though some folks don't like him because of his low pricing...lol), The Knife Center of the Internet (great reference to a lot of companies - they almost always have some great pictures of what you are looking to buy: the folks who answer the phone are patient and polite - prices are good, I buy from them periocally since I use them for reference pictures). I've used Josh @ PVK&T - some folks don't like him either, but he has always treated me right. I would say it is best to buy from a place closer to home, just so you don't have to wait.
James Mattis @Chai Cutlery has always been helpful with questions, and he gives a great unbiased opinion, too.
I've used Ebay - sometimes you can find a bargain, but the prices are inflated (IMHO).
I look for more than just prices. Being helpful with silly questions, and having some common courtesy can go a LONG way. It is a two way street = we help feed each others addictions....LOL.
Ray 'md2020'
I like Mark @ MJS (though some folks don't like him because of his low pricing...lol), The Knife Center of the Internet (great reference to a lot of companies - they almost always have some great pictures of what you are looking to buy: the folks who answer the phone are patient and polite - prices are good, I buy from them periocally since I use them for reference pictures). I've used Josh @ PVK&T - some folks don't like him either, but he has always treated me right. I would say it is best to buy from a place closer to home, just so you don't have to wait.
I look for more than just prices. Being helpful with silly questions, and having some common courtesy can go a LONG way. It is a two way street = we help feed each others addictions....LOL.
Ray 'md2020'
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I think this is exactly what the "Good, Bad & Ugly" forum was created for.
Moving.
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Moving.
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- JKM
www.chaicutlery.com
AKTI Member # SA00001