The role of the collector

[Sanchez]

When I was a kid there was a doughnut shop on the north side of town. It turns out that some guy who worked there was putting a little of his "soul" int the doughnuts. The guy got arrested and the place closed down. And that was that. Sanchez

 

[Sanchez]

When I was a kid there was a doughnut shop on the north side of town. It turns out that some guy who worked there was putting a little of his "soul" into the doughnuts. The guy got arrested and the place closed down. And that was that. Sanchez

 

[Kohai999]

When I was a kid there was a doughnut shop on the north side of town. It turns out that some guy who worked there was putting a little of his "soul" int the doughnuts. The guy got arrested and the place closed down. And that was that. Sanchez

That is NOT putting your soul into the doughnuts, MF'r, that is putting your DNA into the doughnuts.

Big difference.

Fix your double post, and wipe off your chin.


Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[Tai Goo]

STeven,

You are correct if stuff happens then do NOT dodge the customer, talk to him!

Increase in cost. If a price has been agreed to and a deposit made then the makers has obviously taken into account that possiblity and should keep his word.

...Or offer to return the deposit immediately, if the customer doesn't agree to the increase.

 

[Tai Goo]

When I was a kid there was a doughnut shop on the north side of town. It turns out that some guy who worked there was putting a little of his "soul" int the doughnuts. The guy got arrested and the place closed down. And that was that. Sanchez

That doesn’t sound like very good "business etiquette".

 

[Sanchez]

Tai, with your last name I thought you would be more understanding.


Sorry, I just could not resist. MD

 

[Kevin Jones]

You guys are too funny

 

[Tai Goo]

Tai, with your last name I thought you would be more understanding.


Sorry, I just could not resist. MD

Hey Sanchez! See if I ever make you a custom knife…

…If I do, it will cost 20% extra, which will go towards my “bad business etiquette fee“.

 

[Tai Goo]

You guys are too funny

Joking aside Kevin,…

I do think more could be said, for the serious “high end” collectors, about the importance of keeping good documentation, records, receipts, photos, caring for the knives, what to do if the knives need restoration or resale,… the advantages and disadvantages of buying from the primary and secondary markets,… stuff like that.

But since you know more about it,... I think you should lead the discussion.

 

[Kevin Jones]

Joking aside Kevin,…

I do think more could be said, for the serious “high end” collectors, about the importance of keeping good documentation, records, receipts, photos, caring for the knives, what to do if the knives need restoration or resale,… the advantages and disadvantages of buying from the primary and secondary markets,… stuff like that.

But since you know more about it,... I think you should lead the discussion.

Interesting you mention the above, for as a part of our collector seminar for the ABS Expo in Reno I plan to demonstrate a simplistic computer spreadsheet that both new and advanced collectors can use to manage their collections.

This database stores and displays knife information, photos, calculates current collection value, calculates ROI for individual pieces or cumulative sales, documents and keep records for insurance/estate purposes, stores potential buyer information and is even multi-colored with a damascus patterned background for your viewing pleasure.

Even the collector who is not interested in managing their collection may find this a valuable rescorce for insurance documentation in case of fire or theft, or for pricing or buyer contact information in case something happens to you and your family needs to liquidate your collection.

I have information for every knife I have ever owned stored on this spreadsheet and it has proved to be a very valuable tool.

 

[Jon Brand]

Kevin, Im curious about the data program you mention. I currently use Microsoft Access for all my knife information but i'm not entirely happy with the layout.

 

[Tai Goo]

That's all good stuff Kevin!

However, I would add that good documentation is also important for purely "historical" purposes.

 

[Tai Goo]

The more accurate, detailed and authentic the historical documentation is,… the better in any case.

It is very important to know things like, who actually made the knife, when, where, how, why, what from and for how much. Most serious collectors would probably be surprised at how much of that type of historical information either gets lost, is totally false or gets misconstrued.

 

[Kevin Jones]

Kevin, Im curious about the data program you mention. I currently use Microsoft Access for all my knife information but i'm not entirely happy with the layout.

I put this one together using Microsoft Excel, first just starting with a simple list on a spreadsheet then over time adding, informational columns, photos with hyperlinks to photo sites, formulas for calculations, backdrops etc.