Would there be any interest if I listed this Busse for sale on the Exchange?

[LittleBill]

I believe she’s an early Steelheart, A2 (or D2?) steel, IIRC. I'm sure it wasn't INFI.

I bought her sometime in the ’90’s, from an ad I saw in a gun or knife magazine. There was no picture in the ad, just a drawing of the outline of the knife; but something about the shape caught my eye. IIRC, I paid a little less than $300; which was more than I’d ever paid for a knife before. But I quickly realized it was money well spent.

As you can see, she’s no safe queen: she’s gotten a lot of use over the years.

However: I find myself in great need of money, so I'm thinking about selling her.

Question: if I were to list this for sale on the Exchange:
1) would there be any interest in it?
2) what would a fair asking price be?

Any opinions would be appreciated.

And yes, I realize I'd need to become a member in order to list it.

 

[Gravelface]

Beautiful!! Man that’s a great looking piece of A2!!

 

[LittleBill]

Beautiful!! Man that’s a great looking piece of A2!!

Yeah, she's served me well....

Part of me's hoping to hear, "Nah, that's not worth anything. No way anybody's gonna buy it...."

 

[JTR357]

The answer to your question would be a resounding YES

 

[LittleBill]

The answer to your question would be a resounding YES

Thanks. Any idea what I should ask for it? Or to put it another way, what I could get for it?

I'm totally clueless...

But based on your answer, I'll go ahead and sign up for a membership so I can list it on the Exchange

 

[Gravelface]

Well, in line with you’re hope. It’s pure junk and no one would risk paying for an obviously broken, worn out knife.

so I’ll offer my services of properly disposing of it for you. Hell, I’ll even pay for shipping.

I’ve made this offer over the years, but folks always seem to want to keep them....go figure!


Said purely


in jest and the

Old forum rules, I’m not certain if still applicable, but you’re not supposed to ask “value” without a gold membership. theme of April 1st

 

[JTR357]

Thanks. Any idea what I should ask for it? Or to put it another way, what I could get for it?

I'm totally clueless...

But based on your answer, I'll go ahead and sign up for a membership so I can list it on the Exchange

I have no idea but I would imagine you would get more than what you paid for it.

 

[LittleBill]

Man! That's what I like about knife people: always willing to help out a brother in need! I'm so choked up, I hardly know what to say...

 

[LittleBill]

Well, in line with you’re hope. It’s pure junk and no one would risk paying for an obviously broken, worn out knife.

so I’ll offer my services of properly disposing of it for you. Hell, I’ll even pay for shipping.

I’ve made this offer over the years, but folks always seem to want to keep them....go figure!


Said purely


in jest and the

Old forum rules, I’m not certain if still applicable, but you’re not supposed to ask “value” without a gold membership. theme of April 1st

Man! That's what I like about knife people: always willing to help out a brother in need! I'm so choked up, I hardly know what to say...

I just got my Gold membership....

 

[LittleBill]

I don't want to break any rules, but if I'm understanding them correctly, now that I'm a Gold Member, I'm OK to sell stuff.

My problem with listing it on the Exchange is, I still have no idea what this knife is worth. I don't even know what a ballpark figure would be....

Is it acceptable for me to ask for offers here ?

If not, I'd appreciate some opinions as to what you'd list it for, if it were yours. Or what you'd feel comfortable paying for it.

I'm thinking there must be folks on here who have a prettty good idea of what it's worth. Certainly more of an idea than I do....

Thanks!

 

[Gravelface]

At the end of the day, as long as you’re happy and buyer are happy with the price it’s a good deal.

that being said, and let me preface by saying I’m not near up to speed these days as I was in the past but I’d start at north of 575 and adjust fire if no takers

 

[LittleBill]

At the end of the day, as long as you’re happy and buyer are happy with the price it’s a good deal.

that being said, and let me preface by saying I’m not near up to speed these days as I was in the past but I’d start at north of 575 and adjust fire if no takers

Thanks! That makes sense: start high and work my way down....

 

[LittleBill]

Anyone else?

As long as the rules allow it, feel free to make me an offer

 

[hhmoore]

Anyone else?

As long as the rules allow it, feel free to make me an offer

The rules don't allow.
As a gold member you can ask about value; but you can't run an auction/ask for offers on a discussion thread.

 

[LittleBill]

The rules don't allow.
As a gold member you can ask about value; but you can't run an auction/ask for offers on a discussion thread.

Got it, thanks.

 

[LittleBill]

So it looks like I'm limited to asking peoples' opinions about what they'd list it for, if it was theirs. Then when I've got an idea, list it on the Exchange.

In the meantime: it comes with a lovely kydex sheath, with Tek-lok belt clip

 

[Gravelface]

I even like that worn-ass sheath.

 

[LittleBill]

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I even like that worn-ass sheath.

Yep, she's definitely been around

Actually, it came that way: it's one of those pre-stressed sheaths, kind of like the pre-worn jeans they sell.

It cost more, but I figured it was worth it....
.

 

[Jaxx]

Well, in line with you’re hope. It’s pure junk and no one would risk paying for an obviously broken, worn out knife.

so I’ll offer my services of properly disposing of it for you. Hell, I’ll even pay for shipping.

I’ve made this offer over the years, but folks always seem to want to keep them....go figure!


Said purely


in jest and the

Old forum rules, I’m not certain if still applicable, but you’re not supposed to ask “value” without a gold membership. theme of April 1st

Would also be considered a fishing expedition thread, which I believe isn't allowed even with a paid membership.
I believe the OP has his answer. Everybody go wait for it to drop in the Exchange now...lolz
(Although OP should keep it... JMO )

 

[Blueoak]

If you really want a true value of a knife, put it on Ebay starting with a 99 cent auction, no reserve and what ever it sells for is what it is worth. That is how I do it.