Which dealers check the blade first?

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flash900

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Which dealers have checked a blade for you before shipping?

I ordered two FFG Delicas and a Michael Walker from one of the recommended dealers on this forum, one that I have used twice before.

I asked that he check the blades before shipping and explained that I was particularly concerned about some reports of issues with the scales and screw holes of the MW.

Instead, I got an e-mail saying that their insurance "prohibits" opening knives at the "warehouse."

Yes, I know about the Spyderco warranty....but my intent was to avoid any problems.

Made me wonder if he is drop shipping from the factory or a wholesaler (does Spydie sell through wholesalers?)

At any rate, which dealers will inspect a blade for the buyer upon request?
 
I have not purchased from them before but I think I read here that they check the knives before they send them out. You can ask.
newgraham.com/store/department/1/Knives/
 
Thanks.
Has anyone actually done business with a dealer who, upon request, will check a blade before shipment?
 
There is a dealer that does exactly this with every blade he ships, but sadly, I cannot remember his website or full name. I only recall that his name is Tom. Maybe someone else can chime in with more information?
 
Tom Berry inspects the knives before he ships - one of several reasons to go with Tom. spydercoVT.com
 
I've asked Roger at Knifeworks.com to inspect before shipping a few times.He did it no problem.
 
flash900 said:
Thanks.
Has anyone actually done business with a dealer who, upon request, will check a blade before shipment?
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Yes. As previoously mentioned NewGraham.com does this. You really should call and ask for this with any dealer. Some others:
Warriors and Wonders - Email or call and give them your order number. (Jay)
Knifecenter.com - Email or call and give them your order number.
Grand Prarie Knives - Email or call and give them your order number. (Jamie)
NotYourMamasKnives - Email or call and give them your order number. (Jake)
Knifeworks.com - Email or call and give them your order number. (Roger)
 
New graham did it for me when I asked. She pulled one, didn't like it, pulled another and described the two over the phone. I took her choice and was happy.
 
Knifeworks will do it for knives in stock. I have also had Cumberland do it.
 
RevDevil,

I agree -- ALL of us should do this all the time.

To those who have: Do you make your requests by phone, or have you had any success via e-mail?
 
flash900 said:
RevDevil,

I agree -- ALL of us should do this all the time.

To those who have: Do you make your requests by phone, or have you had any success via e-mail?
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It probably is done at the time of ordering. It makes the most sense to place the order and include the request.
 
RevDevil said:
It probably is done at the time of ordering. It makes the most sense to place the order and include the request.
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Yes. Do you order online -- or by phone?

In other words, must you order by phone to get the dealer to check the goods before shipping?
 
flash900 said:
Yes. Do you order online -- or by phone?

In other words, must you order by phone to get the dealer to check the goods before shipping?
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Not necessarily. You can enter your request in the section most dealers have on their checkout page, usually called "Special Instructions/Requests/Comments" about your order.
 
I requested New Graham pick a Digi Para that had a darker coloration/pattern and centered blade when I ordered mine and I got just that. I even got one with the collector #.
 
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