What will be the new collectables?

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kram115

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Of the knives that are currently being produced what do you think will be the super collectable ones after they've been discontinued? I'm talking about like how the starmate, captain, and other ones that you typically find for more than msrp are now. I think the navaja will be one for sure. Hopefully the anso rock lobster too so I can sell the one I snagged before it was discontinued for a boatload and get a bunch more spydies!

Edit: sorry, I guess my intentions aren't clear here. I'm not trying to be a profitable douche. See my response to ezbake below for full explanation.
 
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Hard to predict. I thought the "R" Nishijin would be really popular, but it seems to be selling pretty slowly. If you hope to make money off of collecting and reselling knives, you're not likely to succeed. It is a lot less risky to get an odd job here or there, at least that money is guaranteed!
 
I heard a rumor that there is going to be a new limited edition series with pictures of various things engraved upon them. It is a joint venture with the Bradford Exchange. Each knife will come with a matching plate. These should be highly collectible. The George Washington Model in the presidential series has him chopping down a cherry tree with a spyderco bushcraft. ;)

http://www.bradfordexchange.com/mcategory/collectibles_8200/collector-plates.html
 
Shakyamuni said:
Hard to predict. I thought the "R" Nishijin would be really popular, but it seems to be selling pretty slowly. If you hope to make money off of collecting and reselling knives, you're not likely to succeed. It is a lot less risky to get an odd job here or there, at least that money is guaranteed!
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Nishijin looks really cool! I think I will come around to buying it in not too far future. I think that is sheer number of new models and limited runs lately: and I have got only so much money to spend.
Besides this collectables later are not necessarily the most popular models today, right?
 
If I had a crystal ball, I could think of better uses for it. That said, for the past few years Sprints of knives made in the USA seem to consistently appreciate faster than anything else. Exclusives of US made knives would probably be the second fastest and most reliable gainers. Collaboration models have almost always been a good bet to increase at least modestly after retirement, as they tend to stay in production for relatively short times.
 
The Deacon said:
If I had a crystal ball, I could think of better uses for it.
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This.

To the OP, not trying to be rude, but let me see if I understand this. You not only want to ask for advice from this message board on how you can make money off of the very same people who are offering that advice to you, but you want other people to do all the work of researching what specific knives you can use to do this? All this while you haven't paid for a membership to support that same site?

If that's not what you intended to say then I apologize for missing it, but it just sounds a lot like crapping where you eat.
 
I have stopped trying to guess.Seems things change a lot.I have noticed lately that the current sprints are the hot items.A few years ago it was the long discontinued items.Now days the used to be really sought after old models are selling for much less than current sprint runs.
 
Ezbake, that's absolutely NOT what I meant. Sorry, I guess I didn't phrase it to express my intentions. I'm more interested because I have a hard time using my knives if I think there's a chance they'll become valuable. What I mean is the only ones I actually use now are my delica, para2, native frn, and others that will be in production for a long time and most likely won't inflate in value. If I had bought a starmate when it came out and used it then saw the BNIB one that sold on ebay for $360 I'd kick myself. I'm also interested so I know which ones to get before they're discontinued so if I decide I want them later I don't have to pay twice the msrp. And for the record, I wouldn't be making money off of my beloved forum members, I'd sell them to the fools on eBay :P
 
kram115 said:
Ezbake, that's absolutely NOT what I meant. Sorry, I guess I didn't phrase it to express my intentions. I'm more interested because I have a hard time using my knives if I think there's a chance they'll become valuable. What I mean is the only ones I actually use now are my delica, para2, native frn, and others that will be in production for a long time and most likely won't inflate in value. If I had bought a starmate when it came out and used it then saw the BNIB one that sold on ebay for $360 I'd kick myself. I'm also interested so I know which ones to get before they're discontinued so if I decide I want them later I don't have to pay twice the msrp. And for the record, I wouldn't be making money off of my beloved forum members, I'd sell them to the fools on eBay :P
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Many forum members buy from ebay when things get hard to find in retail stores or on these message boards. Think about it - a huge percentage of knife-nuts are on this site, and we buy stuff from various places on the net.
 
Ezbake, you're missing my point. This isn't about selling it's about collector value. I don't buy to sell, I buy to add value to my collection and I don't necessarily mean monetary value. If someone defaced a Monet it would be worthless and nobody would bother having that in their collection. I don't want to "deface a possible Monet" by buying something and using it. And as far as buying on eBay, it is foolish and guess what I am a fool because I overpay for knives on eBay all the time! eBay is generally ridiculous and a desperate means of finding a knife you want. Can you honestly not agree that two lavas being sold for $90 and $200 on the same day isn't ridiculous?
 
It is really about what you like.The knives will inflate in price for a while after being discontinued and then go down.
I remember several models going up to the 300.00 range when everyone was out to grab them and then dropping off quickly after that,ie the Lil Temp,Lums, and forum models.The value is all about when the knife is up for sell,who and how many are looking for them.
 
I don't have a great track record at predicting future market trends, but I think it would be safe to pick higher end versions of popular models.

Like the fluted ti Military. Face it not everyone can afford one of those even though lots and lots of people want one. In the future many of the people that don't have that kind of income right now will. Classic sports cars that go for mega bucks are sold to people with money that used to lust after those cars but couldn't afford them when they were young.

I would think that the market for several models available right now and coming soon will be somewhat short lived but should have good value in the future.

Grizz picks:
Special glass fiber cricket
G-10 and H1 Dragonfly
Carbon fiber caly 3.5
Damascus Caly
Techno
Bradley Air
Ti chapparall
fluted ti Military
fluted ti Native 5
G10 Native 5 (I would think this one will pass out of production if they make a FRN native 5)
Tuff...this may not be as popular due to the dimples and price, have a short production life, but then gain acclaim later...just a thought.
Centofante Memory

Personally, I used to collect quite a few things. I got older and realized having more stuff didn't make me a happier person and sold off alot. Nowadays if things sit around too long without getting used they get sold or given away. fishing with my son is more fun than fondling knives. Just a thought.

Grizz
 
kram115 said:
I'm not trying to be a profitable d*****.
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There is nothing wrong with making a profit. Were it not for profit-making, Mr. Sal and company would not be making Spydies to begin with, right? :thumbup:

I think that the best Spydercos to collect are the ones that you like. If you don't enjoy the buying, the owning, the fondling and the using, there's really not much of a reason to buy a particular knife in the first place. I have bought a few Spydercos for the sole reason that I thought they would appreciate, like the Sprint run and dealer exclusive Military lineup, but have never yet sold one.
 
Powernoodle, I agree; I only purchase ones I like and generally have little intention of selling them immediately. I just know at some point I will most likely be forced to sell off my collection, and would like to not regret using a knife that could have sold for much more.
 
Based on what I've observed on eBay and the exchange here, this is a sure formula for investment success: if it says S90V or M390 buy as many as you can afford.

Beyond that it's a crapshoot, so follow Noodle's advice and buy what you like.
 
Supply and demand. Whatever is produced in small numbers and still has a sizeable demand will be collectable. Sprints, because of their limited production, are a natural - especially if they are in high demand. "Interesting" production models are also good candidate - I'm thinking that the titanium UKPK will be very popular in the future. Very classy knife.

TedP
 
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