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sheet59

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Hi, I'm new and dont understand a lot of the abreviated things that are being used. For instance, what does SPF stand for etc. Is there someplace in here that I could refer to for translation? Thanks.
 
SPF is used in the for sale forums and it means that the item for sale is "sold pending funds". So the item is spoken for and the seller is waiting for payment to arrive either by paypal or in the mail by check or money order. You just kind of have to learn these crazy things but don't be afraid to ask. If for some reason the buyer doesn't come through with the payment then they can remove SPF and still offer it for sale.

Usually once payment is received then we just mark it "sold"
 
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sheet59 said:
Is there someplace in here that I could refer to for translation? Thanks.
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If you need to, just do a Google search for the acronym. A few you'll see here:

CE - Combination Edge
FB - Fixed Blade
IIRC - If I Remember Correctly
IMHO - In My Honest Opinion
MIB - Mint In Box
NIB - New In Box
OP - Original Poster (as in the first to post)
PE - Plain Edge
Rc - hardness (as in Rockwell hardness of steel)
SE - Serrated edge

I've had to look a few up myself. :o

thx - cpr
 
Let's compile them...

CE - Combination Edge
PS - Combination Edge (Spyderco)
FB - Fixed Blade
IIRC - If I Remember Correctly
IMHO - In My Honest Opinion
MIB - Mint In Box
NIB - New In Box
OP - Original Poster (as in the first to post)
PE - Plain Edge
Rc - hardness (as in Rockwell hardness of steel)
SE - Serrated edge
EDC - Every day carry
SAK - Swiss army knife
SPF - Sold pending funds
FSOT - For sale or trade
ETA - Edited to add
CONUS - Continental United States
 
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jesse2205 said:
what does "CONUS" mean?
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Continental Unites States, formerly known as the 'lower 48 states'. It means the shipper won't ship overseas, or to AK or HI.

Usually a seller that says CONUS only can be persuaded to ship to AK or HI if the buyer pays the difference in cost, since the USPS tracking system still works.

There's another acronym to add: USPS= Unites States Postal Service
 
Loneriderz said:
Let's compile them...

CE - Combination Edge
PS - Combination Edge (Spyderco)
FB - Fixed Blade
IIRC - If I Remember Correctly
IMHO - In My Honest Opinion
MIB - Mint In Box
NIB - New In Box
OP - Original Poster (as in the first to post)
PE - Plain Edge
Rc - hardness (as in Rockwell hardness of steel)
SE - Serrated edge
EDC - Every day carry
SAK - Swiss army knife
SPF - Sold pending funds
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There's one in your sig that needs added: FSOT=for sale or trade
 
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