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BajaMike

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First off I'd just like to say hi to everyone. I've been lurking around the site for a few days now and have desided to ask some questions. I am thinking about going into business selling knives as a part time job. At this time I am on a medical leave from work and would be able to put alot of time into finding out what people look for when buying knives online and thus getting things started.

I know alot of people are doing this right now, but what i want to know is what makes someone buy knives from one guy over another. I have bought a few knives in my time though most have been impulse buys. I see one online that i like and want it right then. So I drive all over town looking for it, only to find that the price is alot more then it was online, or that i can only get it online. Leaving me short on cash or having to wait a week or more to get my knife, and during that time i question the price and if i could find it cheaper and faster.

These are a few of the reasons I've desided to try my luck with selling knives. I know that it is a tough gig, but i got nothing but time to figure out the best way to get things going. So any feed back from the forums will be considered and more then likely things I myself look for when buying a knife online. Thanks in advance guys.
 
Welcome to BF!

There are a lot of online retailers, some are better than others! Since I have belonged to many knife forums for years, you get to KNOW who is excellent, has the best customer service and who doesn't. I think knife folks are a very loyal lot. I only buy custom knives, and there is no place around me TO buy custom knives, I buy mine strictly online. I have a few dealers that I buy from, and they have a great selection of the makers that I like to buy. Also, ease of navigation around the site to look at the knives I want to look at makes a big difference to me as well. I also prefer to buy directly from MAKERS as well. I dunno if this helps at all. I hope so.
 
I have a shortlist of dealers that I buy from, and a longer list of dealers I would consider buying from based on reviews from other buyers.

What I look for when choosing an online dealer: Price. Selection. Reasonable shipping. Reputation. Service. Promptness. Detailed photos and complete accurate specs.

What really pushes me to buy something, even when I don't "need" a new knife: A dealer who has products that no one else carries. Closeouts and discontinued sales.

Here are some "druthers": I'd rather not buy from dealers who primarily advertise junk knives. And I'd rather buy from someone who's involved in the knife community and/or has a history with knife collecting.

Dealers I stay clear of (often applies to eBay dealers): Dealers who regularly advertise items that aren't in stock. Dealers with poor return policies. Dealers who don't respond promptly to emails or customer service calls.

Good Luck!

And Welcome to BladeForums!!
 
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