Pricing for Spyderco folders.

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I found what I consider a dynamic price variance with some Spyderco products. First of all, I'm a big fan of that brand, and I wish I owned more. My recent model is the folder below.

However, in checking out other models I found a knife that could be the twin brother of the one I have. The only difference appeared to be a button near the pivot, which could be an activation device for an automatic model.

It was the pricing that got me. My knife, which also has a gray grip and a Maxamet blade cost me 54 bucks from my dealer, and I think he tossed in shipping.

However, the model showcased, the Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight Knife Gray (3.375" Maxamet Stonewash), is marked 203 dollars. That means that the "model change" for the same blade and handle was upped by 150 bucks.

Even as an automatic, that seems steep for a coil spring and an aluminum button. What do you guys think?

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I think you got a hell if a deal with a lightweight Maxamet Native 5 for only $54,-. Mist dealers have it for around $175,-
Maybe a mistake from the store?

Btw, the Manix is not an automatic but uses a ball cage lock, thats the button you see.
 
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The manix is not an auto. That is the caged ball bearing lock. Yours appears to be in the native family , which is a back lock. However maxamet natives are 175 bucks retail... How did you get one for 54 dollars?
 
knoefz--I think you got a hell if a deal with a lightweight Macamet Native 5 fir only $54,-Maybe even a mistake from the stire?

Well, there you might be right. I buy from a husband/wife sales team that works out of their home. Yes, they offer me deals, but not knocking off 3/4s of the price for a knife like this.

I call them often as I am an avid collector. If the price was charged in error, I will make it good.
 
The one you’ve got is a Native, and it was either priced wrong or counterfeit for $54, (looks legit in photo but I’m no expert). The Manix is a very different knife. Not an auto, but a caged ball bearing lock. It is also larger.
 
As it is Sunday, their business is not open, but you can leave voice mails. I called, told Joyce my memory believes I only paid for 54 dollars for the folder pictured. I asked her to check my account for errors. A proper amount will be sent immediately if I have shorted her!
 
TheTourist said:
I found what I consider a dynamic price variance with some Spyderco products. First of all, I'm a big fan of that brand, and I wish I owned more. My recent model is the folder below.

However, in checking out other models I found a knife that could be the twin brother of the one I have. The only difference appeared to be a button near the pivot, which could be an activation device for an automatic model.

It was the pricing that got me. My knife, which also has a gray grip and a Maxamet blade cost me 54 bucks from my dealer, and I think he tossed in shipping.

However, the model showcased, the Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight Knife Gray (3.375" Maxamet Stonewash), is marked 203 dollars. That means that the "model change" for the same blade and handle was upped by 150 bucks.

Even as an automatic, that seems steep for a coil spring and an aluminum button. What do you guys think?

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TheTourist said:
knoefz--I think you got a hell if a deal with a lightweight Macamet Native 5 fir only $54,-Maybe even a mistake from the stire?

Well, there you might be right. I buy from a husband/wife sales team that works out of their home. Yes, they offer me deals, but not knocking off 3/4s of the price for a knife like this.

I call them often as I am an avid collector. If the price was charged in error, I will make it good.
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I think you're full of it.

You've got nothing better to do so you are talking nonsense all over the forum. You have in fact been banned from here before for doing this exact same thing. No one here should take you seriously in any way.
 
craytab said:
I think you're full of it.

You've got nothing better to do so you are talking nonsense all over the forum. You have in fact been banned from here before for doing this exact same thing. No one here should take you seriously in any way.
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I agree. No way he got a Native 5 in Maxamet for $50 something dollars. Also, I think he should check out that new auto push button Manix :D
 
skyhorse said:
I think you're either full of Bravo Sierra or your pal Joyce is violating Spyderco's MAP policy and will lose authorized dealer status.
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Is it violating it? Maybe they just gave him a good deal? I thought you could sell the knives lower, but not advertise lower than MAP?
 
How can that be, since Spyderco sets MAPP pricing on all their knives????? In today's world, that's just not possible. Even big box stores get it right now.
Are you sure you didn't mix up receipts and put the wrong one in the wrong bag ??????
 
soc_monki said:
Is it violating it? Maybe they just gave him a good deal? I thought you could sell the knives lower, but not advertise lower than MAP?
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That's not the way it works and I truly doubt they're selling at or below cost.
 
jp9mm said:
Sounds like exactly how it works .. the A in MAP stands for 'advertised' .. how do you think it works?
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That would be subject to terms of agreement but if you find someone selling that knife for $ 54 let me know.;)
 
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