Sprint runs and customs

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mike007

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Do you think that these sprints runs and limited edition customs these knife companies are offering are a worthwhile investment ?
 
A small percentage of limited production knives seem to appreciate significantly, some appreciate a little bit, while many stay just under their original value. Knives are not a good investment unless you know exactly what to buy and you can buy them at good prices. Of courses the hard part is knowing which ones to buy.
 
In hopes they will increase in value for resale? As with any commodity; supply (will it be a limited production or will the market flood) and demand for said item will denote intrinsic value.
 
Investment? Haha idk. Buy em cause you want to try a new steel.

Might not be the best way to invest for you kids college fund :P XD
 
Investment? No. Some may appreciate in value if you. Then you have to deal with Paypal fees and shipping if you sell them.

I regard sprint runs at fun, expensive toys.
 
I spend WAY too much money on knives and I've never bought one to be an investment. Buy what you like and purchase every knife with the understanding that you'll keep it. Knives are a horrible financial investment, so if you don't get off on fondling and handling a new blade, you better collect coins.
 
mike007 said:
So i guess is to buy the ones you like and use them or just put in collection.
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Yes.

there are some great steels that are not being used as knives. It gives people a way to try something different.

so buy them and enjoy them :)
 
Do you mean investment as in financial investment (i.e. eventually sell for profit)? I'd say no. The knife market is much too fickle and volatile.

Occasionally I'll flip a new knife for a profit but I'm pretty much always following the trends on the forums, InstaGram, Youtube, etc. It's more of a hobby than anything and the occasional small profit goes towards more knives.
 
So consensus says not a good investment. What about the long haul? I guess there is no way to know what will happen done the road.
 
A lot of people would frown upon profiting and try to steer you away from this practice, is it risky HM a little, have people lost money trying before? No doubt. You're only going to profit by keeping your ear to the ground and finding the opportunities.

You have to be diligent and not make wild speculations or you could lose money due to depreciation if nobody wants what you bought, if you're really interested in making money see my first post it's fairly simple economics but not necessarily easy, a difficulty you might run into could be a seller opens up a pre order but restricts the quantity you can buy, so maybe you can multiply your money but not by many times.. are there other safer investments that are more attractive? Sure.

I'll give you an example of a potentially profitable deal.. Never Summer will release a limited number of exclusive Spyderco Native 5's and you must send some sort of proof that you're a firefighter to buy one, the Native 5 while maybe not the #1 selling Spyderco does have probably a rather large following not to mention collectors.

So you have scarcity coupled with demand, do you think people will be paying a premium to get their hands on one? You bet.
 
I think they are a fine investment if your plan is to flip/trade them with other knife enthusiasts in the short term.

Not a smart plan for retirement. Or long term growth.
 
mike007 said:
So consensus says not a good investment. What about the long haul? I guess there is no way to know what will happen done the road.
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I think your confused about what investing is.

Buying knives to flip even long term is still speculation not an investment

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If you're buying knives for investment without maxxing tax sheltered investments, you're doing it wrong. Nuff said.
 
Sprints have often been used for short-term profit by members on this and other similar forums.
I don't believe that, generally, there is any long-term merit.
I use knives as my hobby; they take all of my money; they provide me with sense of ownership, joy of carrying and using a fine steel, or just the admiration thereof. I often make friends during the buying/reselling process and that's a good thing.
Investment? No.
 
mike007 said:
Do you think that these sprints runs and [/B] limited edition customs these knife companies[/B] are offering are a worthwhile investment ?
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What the hell are "limited edition customs" by knife companies? Does a custom knife maker stand in production line and make his own knives for the company?
 
I can appreciate the drive to incorporate something you like (knives) into a money making endeavor. However, I think you would be way money ahead to talk to a financial advisor.

My love of knives is just that, a love of knives. I use all the knives I purchase because it gives me an appreciation of the design and steel. In doing so, it does decrease the value of the knife, but the value of the knife to me is the appreciation of what it is.
I take no pleasure of looking a a knife box in a safe.
 
Meh... there are knives that constantly go for 10 times their original value.
Victorinox Damascus 2010 for example.

Generally stuff in bone, wood, Damascus, pearl etc.

Fancy metals won't really hold their value... the Internet is full of limited edition ATS-55 and AUS-6 knives which are worth next to nothing these days... even if they were state of the art at a point, they are now obsolete. That's why you don't have vintage industrial equipment ... the estethics value may increase but the technological novelty decreses.
 
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