Please help fellow B.Fers.Does having a Collector Number on a Sprint run de-value it?

[Brendtech189]

Hello, I am on the hunt for a Spyderco Paramilitary 2 154cpm/s90v carbon fiber Sprint run. However, the only one that I have found so far that appears to be in NIB condition also has a collector number on the blade. I really need some help here as does this help or hurt the value? None of my other knives have a Spyderco Collector's number and I would think that it would hurt the value but I may be wrong. All of your input is greatly appreciated. Thanks to all and if anyone does have a BNIB 154cpm/s90v for sale please let me know. But I am very curious to hear if this helps or hurts the value of this particular knife. Thanks and take care. Ryan

 

[303_enfield]

NIB will only go up in value. Spyderco engraved numbers add value. I'm a user, so the number means nothing.

 

[spketch]

It really depends on the buyer. The number decreases value for me personally, since I like a clean looking blade, but some people do seek them out. Its been discussed here before and opinions vary.

On this particular model though I don't think it would matter at all. They're so scarce and desirable that it will be easy to find a buyer regardless of the number. If you want one and the price is reasonable to you I say jump on it while you can.

 

[rycen]

Hey collector number is not going to add any value. The good news is it won't really decrease it either. The only exception may be if you had a full set of say all the paramilitary sprints. That might add some value but it would be marginal.

 

[euphorbioid]

Hey collector number is not going to add any value. The good news is it won't really decrease it either. The only exception may be if you had a full set of say all the paramilitary sprints. That might add some value but it would be marginal.

I'm a collector and personally don't care if it has a number or not. I think the presence of a collector number may legitimize the knife as a real Spyderco. This may be helpful when buying from an unknown seller like you can find on eBay.
Jan

 

[The Deacon]

I'm a collector and personally don't care if it has a number or not. I think the presence of a collector number may legitimize the knife as a real Spyderco. This may be helpful when buying from an unknown seller like you can find on eBay.
Jan

There are still some that have not figured that out, but you hit the nail right on the head.

 

[RevDevil]

NIB will only go up in value. Spyderco engraved numbers add value. I'm a user, so the number means nothing.

No, this is not true. To many people (even collectors) the number means nothing and will not pay one cent more because of the number. If you collect a specific number only, then maybe, the buyer would be willing to cough up a little more money, but it is not likely.

 

[Greykilt]

There is a slight difference between someone who collects SpyderCo knives and someone who is registered and certified in the SpyderCo Collector Programs. It is these programs that the engraved number exists for and a numbered knife originates from said program. To registered collectors their number is gold.
In the SpyderCo Collector program, and there are several, a Collector receives a number. Thats his number until he is no longer in the program. I am #36. Based on my program I get first runs, production runs, variations, and sprints. That numbered run is ONLY available to thos registered members and we members are contractualy obligated to purchase our numbered knife as it is released. All the knives in my program have #36 engraved on them and each comes with a Cert of Auth with #36 and My name on it showing #36 is me. That number is only valid for me with that Cert. Any unnumbered variations of that run are made AFTER. That is guaranteed to me in writing and why I am in the program. Should I leave the program any #36 knives from a current run can and do become available to public sale. And #36 would then be open for another Collector to choose when he joined the program. You can email SpyderCo for a current list of available #'s if you are interested. Be aware that it is a commitment not to be taken lightly as you must purchase any and all numbered runs in your program and ee collectors have no say in what is released or produced.
In your case the number Guarantees authenticity and the knife's collectibility as a first run or variant. Is a #36 or #56 or #128 Damascus Blade Red Bone Endura worth more than an unnumbered one? Only if no unnumbered ones are available. Ha! To me yes, to someone else maybe not. If you don't have the certificate its the same as any other sprint run. And theres not much market for a cert with somebody else's name on it.