Would you trade your 2021 Traditional Forum Knife???

Would you put up 2021 Bladeforum knife "Spring Street Barlow" for a trade?

  • Yes, why not?

    Votes: 25 43.1%

  • No, why would you?

    Votes: 33 56.9%
  • Total voters
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The ONLY reason I would even consider trading away my BF Knife is because I am so pissed off to have just learned that Spark was not offered a knife by Those in Charge. I don't understand. There IS no BF, nevermind any BF Knife, without Spark. That has left a very bad taste in my mouth about the whole thing and the knife just won't mean the same to me now. In fact . . . not sure what I'm going to do with it if/when it arrives.

Please excuse the minor threadjack.

However, I would not trade the BF knife just "as a bargaining chip" for some other knife I wanted more, as to me that is not the spirit of what the BF Knife is all about. I won't condemn anyone else for doing so . . . DSFDF. But I wouldn't.
 
I've been known to trade every now and then. That being said I've gotten a few amazing offers for this years BF86. That got me thinking that if I could replace a stag I sold , I might do it. It would have to be special and probably with someone I know.
 
The Amazing Virginian said:
The ONLY reason I would even consider trading away my BF Knife is because I am so pissed off to have just learned that Spark was not offered a knife by Those in Charge. I don't understand. There IS no BF, nevermind any BF Knife, without Spark. That has left a very bad taste in my mouth about the whole thing and the knife just won't mean the same to me now. In fact . . . not sure what I'm going to do with it if/when it arrives.

Please excuse the minor threadjack.

However, I would not trade the BF knife just "as a bargaining chip" for some other knife I wanted more, as to me that is not the spirit of what the BF Knife is all about. I won't condemn anyone else for doing so . . . DSFDF. But I wouldn't.
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Since it's leaving a bad taste, you could always give yours to Spark :)
 
No.

On any previous BF knife it wouldn’t bother me because there were more than enough to go around, and any qualifying member who wanted one, could get one.

That wasn’t the case with this years knife. Many long-time members missed out this year because of the recent popularity of GECs and a failure to enforce the purchase rules. It was known well in advance that the demand for this knife was going to be greater than the supply (and if you thought different, you were either kidding yourself or naive).

Because of that, I think if someone wasn’t 110% sure they were going to keep and cherish the BF knife for what it is (a collaboration representing the forum), they had no right ordering the knife in the first place. You’re darn right it would leave a bad taste in my mouth.
 
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I certainly don't see anything wrong with trading knives if you want to. I don't understand why people would get disapproving of exchanging one knife for another one with a fellow collector. The notion that another knife might be worth 'more' is arbitrary, nobody is forcing anybody to trade at a disadvantage. Trading is beneficial, it improves the collection and when both parties are happy, it's ideal. :cool:
 
I won’t because I really like it but I’ve got other years I might gift or trade away that mean more to others collecting them than they do me. I prefer a trade to keep in line with the idea that these knives aren’t used to generate a profit amongst members. Maybe not everyone follows that but I think it’s a nice goal.
 
Modoc ED said:
To me, trading has nothing to do with value. It has to do with want. If someone has a knife that's only worth $20.00 and I want it bad enough, I might offer a knife worth $100.00 or more to get it. On the other hand someone might have a knife worth $100.00 and offer it for trade for a knife worth only $10.00 .

Everybody got that? I confused myself writing it but what the hey!! I'm 78 and slowing!

Carry on .
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Can't agree more but it definitely comes up more often than not, and many times, the 'want' is the value of the traded goods 🤪

Markeologist said:
Jeez gals/guys, here you are discussing trading away your BF Spring Street Barlows while over half of us haven’t even received ours yet!
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Sorry again to bring this up so early...I guess timing is indeed part of this discussion...

Will Power said:
Since it's leaving a bad taste, you could always give yours to Spark :)
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Well, I was trying my best NOT to leave a bad taste 😁 It's not that I'm disgruntled, disappointed, or even unsatisfied in anyway...In fact, just the opposite. However, as much as I wish to keep ALL of my knives that I purchase or trade, that just won't be possible as many of the members already know.

Someone has mentioned already above that these things happen with knives, watches, motorcycles, etc. It is a matter of each ones tastes and preference. As I mentioned, it is not because I don't want the BF knife, far from it. I feel I may have to sacrifice the BF knife to have an attempt at acquiring what I would like to get.

For an extreme example, would anyone trade their TC #15 single clip for a #71 (any cover)? Would anyone even bat an eye for a straight trade? No, right? In that line of thinking, I feel it is almost necessary to consider trading a highly sought after knives to go after a highly sought after knife...

Wow, really appreciate all of you chiming in.

From what I can tell, the general consensus is that "Do what you want, it isn't against the rules, but I wouldn't if I were you" 🤔 LOL
 
euroken said:
Can't agree more but it definitely comes up more often than not, and many times, the 'want' is the value of the traded goods 🤪


Sorry again to bring this up so early...I guess timing is indeed part of this discussion...


Well, I was trying my best NOT to leave a bad taste 😁 It's not that I'm disgruntled, disappointed, or even unsatisfied in anyway...In fact, just the opposite. However, as much as I wish to keep ALL of my knives that I purchase or trade, that just won't be possible as many of the members already know.

Someone has mentioned already above that these things happen with knives, watches, motorcycles, etc. It is a matter of each ones tastes and preference. As I mentioned, it is not because I don't want the BF knife, far from it. I feel I may have to sacrifice the BF knife to have an attempt at acquiring what I would like to get.

For an extreme example, would anyone trade their TC #15 single clip for a #71 (any cover)? Would anyone even bat an eye for a straight trade? No, right? In that line of thinking, I feel it is almost necessary to consider trading a highly sought after knives to go after a highly sought after knife...

Wow, really appreciate all of you chiming in.

From what I can tell, the general consensus is that "Do what you want, it isn't against the rules, but I wouldn't if I were you" 🤔 LOL
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15 Peach pit clip for a 71 black redneck…..I’d probably do that.
 
Markeologist said:
Jeez gals/guys, here you are discussing trading away your BF Spring Street Barlows while over half of us haven’t even received ours yet!
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... And quite a few are still waiting for the international/European orders to launch.

If I had the knife, well, not only would it be my first BF knife but also on a frame that I really like hence getting rid of it seems out of the question. If someone wants to trade theirs I believe that finding an interested porch-member should be a priority.
 
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The Amazing Virginian said:
The ONLY reason I would even consider trading away my BF Knife is because I am so pissed off to have just learned that Spark was not offered a knife by Those in Charge. I don't understand. There IS no BF, nevermind any BF Knife, without Spark. That has left a very bad taste in my mouth about the whole thing and the knife just won't mean the same to me now. In fact . . . not sure what I'm going to do with it if/when it arrives.

Please excuse the minor threadjack.

However, I would not trade the BF knife just "as a bargaining chip" for some other knife I wanted more, as to me that is not the spirit of what the BF Knife is all about. I won't condemn anyone else for doing so . . . DSFDF. But I wouldn't.
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I read that gunstockjack gunstockjack held some knives in reserve for long-time members who missed out. I offered to buy one of the extras and have it sent to Spark. Unfortunately, I got no response from Barry....
 
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In my opinion, the Flipper thing is a result of business practices that create demand that outstrips availability.

A knife is 'dropped' in such a way as to make it very difficult for the average person to buy one. There's a big demand created by buzz ahead of time, there are a limited number available, loads of pictures showing off the latest acquisition. More and more people want one. Then BANG! They start showing up on auction sites and internet classifieds, and they are priced at ridiculous prices. That, in itself, excludes people.

The culprit, of course, is THE EVIL FLIPPER.

Nuts.

I understand that specifically in the case of the Forum knife that the people who did the work would want to limit opportunism, particularly since nobody seems to be profiting from this project. That's reasonable, in my view.

But, also in my view, if someone has bought something legitimately, it's his to do with as he wishes. He didn't create the climate that surrounds certain aspects of the hobby. Name calling doesn't change the laws of supply and demand.
 
euroken said:
Well, so now you know, how much I know of all the rarities out there 😁 ...even then...I'm surprised that anyone would consider this trade lol...
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lol, all in the eye of the beholder, I should have called it a peach seed but peach pit is what comes to mind. In the end it’s individual property and folks are free to do with it as they please, but in my mind forum knives are acquired/bought/traded on the forum and should stay here.
 
euroken said:
Can't agree more but it definitely comes up more often than not, and many times, the 'want' is the value of the traded goods 🤪


Sorry again to bring this up so early...I guess timing is indeed part of this discussion...


Well, I was trying my best NOT to leave a bad taste 😁 It's not that I'm disgruntled, disappointed, or even unsatisfied in anyway...In fact, just the opposite. However, as much as I wish to keep ALL of my knives that I purchase or trade, that just won't be possible as many of the members already know.

Someone has mentioned already above that these things happen with knives, watches, motorcycles, etc. It is a matter of each ones tastes and preference. As I mentioned, it is not because I don't want the BF knife, far from it. I feel I may have to sacrifice the BF knife to have an attempt at acquiring what I would like to get.

For an extreme example, would anyone trade their TC #15 single clip for a #71 (any cover)? Would anyone even bat an eye for a straight trade? No, right? In that line of thinking, I feel it is almost necessary to consider trading a highly sought after knives to go after a highly sought after knife...

Wow, really appreciate all of you chiming in.

From what I can tell, the general consensus is that "Do what you want, it isn't against the rules, but I wouldn't if I were you" 🤔 LOL
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Just to be clear, his "bad taste" comment was in response to me, not you.
 
Markeologist said:
Jeez gals/guys, here you are discussing trading away your BF Spring Street Barlows while over half of us haven’t even received ours yet!
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I've seen Forum knives show up on the Exchange and eBay before mine had arrived. I'm actually a little surprised that this year's knives haven't started hitting yet.
 
There is still the matter of the Gentlemen's Agreement...
While i agree that trades are personal and as long as both parties are happy...
But forum knives shouldn't be bought for future big money sales or trading fodder.
Sell it to a deserving member for the original price and put that money towards something else you want more.
 
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