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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on March 1, 2011 at 8:37

Thank you Todd, and you do make some great knives.

T.A.DAVISON said:

1. - NO - I make my own

2. - yes i buy on ebay - just not knives - maybe  twice a year?

 

Todd Davison

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on March 1, 2011 at 8:38

Thank you Jocelyn, will put you down for the preferred person to person approach.

jocelyn frederic said:

1/ i have never bought a knife on e-bay. i also prefer the hold in my hand principle.

 

2/ i don't use e-bay at all

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on March 1, 2011 at 8:40

Thanks Casey, glad your interest for better quality is gaining, mine too. And yes you do have to be careful it can get expensive!

Casey Smith said:

I've purchased a few knives on eBay, but mostly before I gained an interest in quality knives. I would often buy a bunch of cheap knives below $10.00. Now that I am more interested in knives that are brand name or really collectible, I haven't really looked on eBay. I'm sure there are probably many different offerings that would satisfy me, but I mostly stopped all of my online shopping for now since I started to get carried away. Overall, my eBay experiences have been fine, especially the knife auctions that include several pictures.

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on March 1, 2011 at 8:42

Thank you Joyce, ok we'll put you down for a no. I bet I know where you buy some though lol!

Joyce Marshall said:

1. no I don't buy knives on e-bay

. none

Permalink Reply by Rome D. Rushing on March 1, 2011 at 11:18

1.    Yes

2.    Not very often, it has to be something ususal or something I can't pickup somewhere else.

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on March 1, 2011 at 12:29

Thank you Rome, I know you get all those great knives somewhere!

Rome D. Rushing said:

1.    Yes

2.    Not very often, it has to be something ususal or something I can't pickup somewhere else.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on March 1, 2011 at 13:06

'n do you ever, Todd !!!!   

Folks .. do yourself a treat .. take a look !!!

T.A.DAVISON said:

1. - NO - I make my own

           Todd Davison

Permalink Reply by John Otis Swatsell on March 1, 2011 at 13:14

Hello All,

Howdy Steve !

 

I have bought one knife from a person on Ebay.

The knife was a kabar 3-blade that I wanted.

It was an old style like one I had when I was a kid.

Everything worked out okay.

It was just as represented.   A young lady was the seller.

That was my only experience.

 

"Keep whittling"

John

Permalink Reply by Rick Cothren on March 1, 2011 at 14:05

1.yes

2. regularly

several per month as pocket permits.

Not much more to add most tips have already been noted by others. Pics are most important, the more the better. Also I won't buy if shipping is not disclosed up front or if seller won't respond to questons.

Permalink Reply by Larry W. Seale on March 1, 2011 at 16:50

Hi all:

Many thanks for the warm welcome!

I've never bought a knife on eBay but I have sold a few over the last 13/14 years. I do purchase quite a few items other than knives and as a buyer, ++++.  As a seller, 99.9% positive with just a couple of negatives, mostly caused by PayPal policies.  I do have a merchant account but do so little business other than PayPal that I'm going to cancel it  this year.

How can you protect yourself as a buyer? First & foremost, read the COMPLETE DESCRIPTION of the item but take it with a grain of salt. As stated, take a look at the pictures and if you want more - ASK! If the seller doesn't comply, then forget it - if they're too busy to take care of you, then they'll be too busy if there's a problem. Look at the seller feedback & actually read what people are saying - i.e. if there is a problem, how well did the seller handle it. 

As a seller, I had two negatives last year, one person claimed she didn't receive the lens for a camera (BS - it was a scam) I sold & another left a negative because the store item she purchased was  damaged so I didn't ship it. In both cases, I immediately refunded the money without question. Most sellers are honest, many are just ignorant,  and want the buyer to be happy, so communicate if there's a problem of any sort - you have plenty of time to file a Item Not Received or a Significantly Not As Described. There is no such thing as a NO RETURN policy on eBay, even when the seller (why do they still allow listings to state NO RETURN?). I'm leery of any seller that says they don't accept returns. Please, remember to  leave feedback - good or bad - it's an important tool and only about 65% of the buyers actually take the time.

You can get great bargains on items you can find no where else and the attempts to scam are no more prevalent than for on-line shopping in general. The things I  buy (computer related, mostly) are new and I use eBay for price and convenience. I live in a rural area and it's a 35 mile round trip to the closest small town and an 80 miles round trip from Denver.  3 bucks + for gas, if I never had to leave, I'd consider it!

Again, thanks for the warm welcome. -larry-

Permalink Reply by Frank yanez on March 1, 2011 at 17:11

1.Ilove to buy knives from ebay.Yes

2.As little as 12 a year and as much as 100

I will never buy antique swords from ebay there are too many fakes (I speak from experience) but new stuff I have never had a problem with in the 7years of ebaying knives.:)

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on March 1, 2011 at 18:38

Thank you John, one experience counts. All the best my friend and enjoy those beautiful mountains!

John Otis Swatsell said:

Hello All,

Howdy Steve !

 

I have bought one knife from a person on Ebay.

The knife was a kabar 3-blade that I wanted.

It was an old style like one I had when I was a kid.

Everything worked out okay.

It was just as represented.   A young lady was the seller.

That was my only experience.

 

"Keep whittling"

John

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