What's a certificate worth?

[gblade1]

Just received my Buck Limited addition, the Rush 290SP:

Here is a generic pic, unrelated to the seller:

http://picture.yatego.com/images/48...0SP1_RUS_Paua_Shell_with_Titanium_Nitride.jpg

While it was advertised as coming with a certificate of authenticity (only 1000 of these were made), the knife did not and the seller can't seem to find it.

Im sure I could return it for a full refund but I REALLY like the knife. So my question is 1) how important is that certificate on the market and 2) If the knife cost so many dollars (say $250-$350), how much LESS should it cost if it's missing the certificate?

Would appreciate your thoughts!

PS I'm keeping the the seller and the transaction anonymous here but they are a pretty big place...good reputation, etc.

 

[tltt]

Your best bet is to go to the Buck forum here and ask the fellas there what they feel is a proper deduction. Some folks care a lot, others not so much, with something like this, it's best to ask the hardcore collectors of that brand.

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[dalee100]

Hi,

Certificates are generally worth the cost of the paper. Because anyone can print one at any time. It won't affect the value enough to worry about.

If you like the knife, keep it and enjoy! It is pretty nice looking.:thumbup:

dalee