That's a lot of bullshit. People say that about every company out there all of the time. If anything it's improved in years since they're not shipping out knives with huge material/design flaws like that DA auto they put out a few years ago that all shipped with improperly heat treated springs.
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why are Microtech folders so expensive?
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If the company sells enough iPhone cases at $10000 to have enough incentive to stay in business then they aren't over priced. They're expensive, not over priced. Free markets do a relatively good job of making sure things aren't over priced.
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There are 2 things in this picture that some people would call overpriced.
If you were to purchase a Rolex Submariner (with date) new, it would run you $8550. The Warren Thomas T-Rex would set you back $700. Obviously there are people paying that much for them. I bought my first Rolex (a Sea Dweller) new from an authorized dealer in 2008 for $6400. The Submariner next to it was $6000.
Were my purcases worth it? I would say so.
Evidently someone else thought so too. The watch in the picture was purchased used from the the original buyer for $4500 about 6 months ago. The knife was also purchased second hand for $430. With savings as dramatic as these, you will still find people who would say they are overpriced.
(As an added bonus, when I popped off the band to search the serial number, I learned that it is a transitional model ref#168000 that were only produced for less than a year making it the rarest Submariner varient ever made)
If you were to purchase a Rolex Submariner (with date) new, it would run you $8550. The Warren Thomas T-Rex would set you back $700. Obviously there are people paying that much for them. I bought my first Rolex (a Sea Dweller) new from an authorized dealer in 2008 for $6400. The Submariner next to it was $6000.
Were my purcases worth it? I would say so.
Evidently someone else thought so too. The watch in the picture was purchased used from the the original buyer for $4500 about 6 months ago. The knife was also purchased second hand for $430. With savings as dramatic as these, you will still find people who would say they are overpriced.
(As an added bonus, when I popped off the band to search the serial number, I learned that it is a transitional model ref#168000 that were only produced for less than a year making it the rarest Submariner varient ever made)
No they're not. You said it....they have sold enough to keep them in business. Hence, by your own argument...they are not overpriced. Or else they wouldn't sell, and they would go out of business.
Once again, you are assuming that the rest of the world agrees with your opinions and puts the same value on things as you do.
They don't. Believe it or not, people have opinions different from yours.
All your argument demonstrates is that they are expensive. That has nothing to do with "overpriced."
An ounce of gold is expensive. But it is priced at exactly what the market will pay. Expensive. Not overpriced.
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There are 2 things in this picture that some people would call overpriced.
If you were to purchase a Rolex Submariner (with date) new, it would run you $8550. The Warren Thomas T-Rex would set you back $700. Obviously there are people paying that much for them. I bought my first Rolex (a Sea Dweller) new from an authorized dealer in 2008 for $6400. The Submariner next to it was $6000.
Were my purcases worth it? I would say so.
Evidently someone else thought so too. The watch in the picture was purchased used from the the original buyer for $4500 about 6 months ago. The knife was also purchased second hand for $430. With savings as dramatic as these, you will still find people who would say they are overpriced.
(As an added bonus, when I popped off the band to search the serial number, I learned that it is a transitional model ref#168000 that were only produced for less than a year making it the rarest Submariner varient ever made)
It's all relative and about keeping things in perspective.
For example, the Rolex Submariner owned and worn by the "King of Cool" Steve McQueen. Is it worth $234,000? Well, it was to someone at auction.
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Exactly. An item is only overpriced when the market for that item at that price is disadvantageous to the seller. Not the buyer. When the price for an item reaches the point on a curve where one makes less profit at that price, then - and only then - would the item would be overpriced.
Being overpriced is different than costing more than an individual wishes to pay for it.
I pay top dollar for customs, mid-techs, and production knives because they are known to be reliable and are backed by great customer service and good warranties.
Microtech has always been notorious for bad CS and I have heard numerous stories about them breaking and the customer service takes months and even longer before even recognizing the problem.
And their proprietary screws have been known to come loose and fall out easily as well.
MT is not for me...even if they do happen to steal a great design from another company
Microtech has always been notorious for bad CS and I have heard numerous stories about them breaking and the customer service takes months and even longer before even recognizing the problem.
And their proprietary screws have been known to come loose and fall out easily as well.
MT is not for me...even if they do happen to steal a great design from another company
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Man, I actually feel that most Microtech knives are great values. Ultratech for $250? Done. Socom Elite for $255? Yup. Whaleshark for $300? Soon.
I actually like the Al handles on the Socom Elite, it weighs next to nothing and its plenty strong for any abuse.
They aren't inexpensive, but I feel that they offer great value and exceptional designs that standout in a saturated tactical knife market. Plus if you want an OTF, they are the best around.
I actually like the Al handles on the Socom Elite, it weighs next to nothing and its plenty strong for any abuse.
They aren't inexpensive, but I feel that they offer great value and exceptional designs that standout in a saturated tactical knife market. Plus if you want an OTF, they are the best around.
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Microtechs are pretty fairly priced in my opinion some may be a tad high, but when considered the craftsmanship, materials, and PROPER HEAT TREAT. It's not so bad. Socom Elites are some of the best bang for the buck for a knife IMO
I've found most of the MTs are high value knives.
I've found most of the MTs are high value knives.
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I pay top dollar for customs, mid-techs, and production knives because they are known to be reliable and are backed by great customer service and good warranties.
Microtech has always been notorious for bad CS and I have heard numerous stories about them breaking and the customer service takes months and even longer before even recognizing the problem.
And their proprietary screws have been known to come loose and fall out easily as well.
MT is not for me...even if they do happen to steal a great design from another company
I think alot of their poor CS stories come from a time when they had just moved facilities. Also, their unfortunate foray into firearms was taking place.
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It cost money to employ spies to copy ZT designs
seems like the most likely answer
I would say for the price you pay, you're getting pretty good materials. Very unique and cool designs. Lots of horror stories on their customer service, so watch for that.
Personally, I've had flaws with every one I've owned. I've only owned 3 (Whaleshark, Vector, Ultratech) but I managed to find something to dislike about each info them. I'm very hesitant myself to try out the DOC because of repeated annoyances.
Take my case with a grain of salt though, Im sure a lot of people have had success with them. But strictly speaking based on materials, I'd say they're worth trying.
Personally, I've had flaws with every one I've owned. I've only owned 3 (Whaleshark, Vector, Ultratech) but I managed to find something to dislike about each info them. I'm very hesitant myself to try out the DOC because of repeated annoyances.
Take my case with a grain of salt though, Im sure a lot of people have had success with them. But strictly speaking based on materials, I'd say they're worth trying.
I love all three of those models! My current EDC is a stone washed chisel ground Whale Shark in CTS-204P and it takes a beating! My only dislike with the DOC is the sharp points on the pocket clip but that's a simple fix.
I think a better question would have been:
What knife out there today is currently unknown
and undervalued for its price point.
Many of the knives today that are highly soft after
and quite expensive were new once, an they had a
lower price because the market didn't know them and
as stated above its what the market will bear for the price.
sounds like you should be looking for the next rising star instead
What knife out there today is currently unknown
and undervalued for its price point.
Many of the knives today that are highly soft after
and quite expensive were new once, an they had a
lower price because the market didn't know them and
as stated above its what the market will bear for the price.
sounds like you should be looking for the next rising star instead