Value holding....

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Masterbunny5

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So, some of you may have read my previous post on me being interested in a Strider SnG (among other things). Well i'm about to pull the trigger on the SNG. But, there's one thing i need to ask first. I am going off to college, and that may lead to a need for money. Although i will have some income over the next year via a low pay job over the summer due to internships/co-ops not coming until my second year, i am wondering if my knife will hold its value (somewhat) over the next year.

I know it's looking pretty good now, but i'm new to the industry and just want some clarification. Just hoping that if worst comes to worst (which it may not, but have to plan for the worst right?), will i be able to give up my beloved knife for not too much less than its worth? Looking at the exchange section now, user knives can still get some good turnaround, so was just asking.

P.S. I know this is probably a stupid question, but a necessary one before i pull the trigger. So bear with me :)

Thanks,
Masterbunny5
 
new sng's are not difficult to find, so if you plan to sell it has to be worthwhile to the buyer.

figure at least a 10% loss, 15-20% if its been used.
 
Yes Striders hold their value well. Obviously you wont get 100% of your money back but you can expect around an 80-85% return if its in good condition. Nearly full return on your money if its basically NiB.
 
Thanks guys. Ya i never expected a full return. Majority is good enough for me. Thanks, and there goes the trigger on my new SnG!

(From knifeart.com, unless anyone knows where else i can get a cheaper new from factory one. $400 was knifeart.com's price)

Thanks all,
Masterbunny5
 
I hate to sound like a voice of reason, since I'm seldom reasonable in my knife purchases.
I understand the urge, but buying a relatively high dollar knife when you're money may be tight doesn't sound logical.
If you really don't need it (and I'd guess you don't NEED it) and are not sure what you finances will be, why not wait until you graduate and can afford to purchase what you want without having to worry about resale value?
If you are currently bladeless, there are a number of much less expensive items that will do you well for your college years.
 
Alann45 said:
I hate to sound like a voice of reason, since I'm seldom reasonable in my knife purchases.
I understand the urge, but buying a relatively high dollar knife when you're money may be tight doesn't sound logical.
If you really don't need it (and I'd guess you don't NEED it) and are not sure what you finances will be, why not wait until you graduate and can afford to purchase what you want without having to worry about resale value?
If you are currently bladeless, there are a number of much less expensive items that will do you well for your college years.
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Thanks for the concern and the advice. And i take it to heart. However, i am decently well off at the moment, and have a pretty decent plan for the upcoming years, so i should be secure in my finances. I just wanted to confirm the return rate (and hope that it doesnt come to that), just in case of purely worse case scenario. Again, thanks for the concern, and it is duely (spl?) noted.
 
Maybe buy a used one to start out with that way you won't lose as much when you sell.
 
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