General comments on web sites - iKnife Collector2024-03-29T08:44:46Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/general-comments-on-web-sites?commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A271326&feed=yes&xn_auth=noas a Rule of thumb and becaus…tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-12-20:3181080:Comment:12408062014-12-20T01:01:27.143ZSteve Hannerhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/HogHanner
<p>as a Rule of thumb and because of personal losses I have endured, I make it a policy to only buy from vendors, stores or knifemakers who post on iKnife Collector. I only have so many $ to spend and my prefernce is to deal with people I know and talk to.</p>
<p>as a Rule of thumb and because of personal losses I have endured, I make it a policy to only buy from vendors, stores or knifemakers who post on iKnife Collector. I only have so many $ to spend and my prefernce is to deal with people I know and talk to.</p> Robert,
Even an older thread…tag:iknifecollector.com,2011-12-01:3181080:Comment:5081762011-12-01T00:47:38.631ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<p>Robert,</p>
<p>Even an older thread still gets read and we certainly appreciate your taking the time to respond. I do like this...</p>
<p><em>I suppose that I should be more explicit in my descriptions as to my terms , but all of my knives are offered with a 100% purchase price refund if not satisfied as long as the item is returned in the same condition as received .</em></p>
<p>That to me is always the mark of a seller willing to satisfy his customers.</p>
<p>Robert,</p>
<p>Even an older thread still gets read and we certainly appreciate your taking the time to respond. I do like this...</p>
<p><em>I suppose that I should be more explicit in my descriptions as to my terms , but all of my knives are offered with a 100% purchase price refund if not satisfied as long as the item is returned in the same condition as received .</em></p>
<p>That to me is always the mark of a seller willing to satisfy his customers.</p> Robert, thanks for posting. O…tag:iknifecollector.com,2011-12-01:3181080:Comment:5082562011-12-01T00:47:16.027ZSteve Hannerhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/HogHanner
<p>Robert, thanks for posting. Old threads are here to respond to basically until they are marked closed or deleted outright.. We have so many new people joining who never have had a chance to answer these questions or comments we leave some for that purpose.</p>
<p>I always recommend knife sellers and knife makers join iKnife Collector. Not to sell because you cannot here but to engage socially with collectors as friends and as people involved in the hobby we all love.</p>
<p>Your response…</p>
<p>Robert, thanks for posting. Old threads are here to respond to basically until they are marked closed or deleted outright.. We have so many new people joining who never have had a chance to answer these questions or comments we leave some for that purpose.</p>
<p>I always recommend knife sellers and knife makers join iKnife Collector. Not to sell because you cannot here but to engage socially with collectors as friends and as people involved in the hobby we all love.</p>
<p>Your response makes sense and I'm sure you have lots of customers who would give great testimonies to your reputation. Thank you for what you said and thanks for being part of iKnife Collector.</p>
<p><cite>Robert N. Roark said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/general-comments-on-web-sites?page=2&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A507852&x=1#3181080Comment507852"><div><p>I realize that this is an old thread , but I feel compelled to reply since it is concerning my AAPK store . I have never received an email concerning knives that I haven't answered . I do have contact info through my AAPK site as well as my website "ridgewoodcutlery.com" . I suppose that I should be more explicit in my descriptions as to my terms , but all of my knives are offered with a 100% purchase price refund if not satisfied as long as the item is returned in the same condition as received . As to method of payment , I have my own reasons for not accepting paypal as do many other sellers . I know more sellers that have been scammed by buyers than I know buyers that have been scammed by sellers . I usually reserve my opinion of others until I know the facts , and not merely make statements based on suspicions .<br/> <br/></p>
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</blockquote> realize that this is an old…tag:iknifecollector.com,2011-11-30:3181080:Comment:5078522011-11-30T19:01:23.604ZRobert N. Roarkhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertNRoark
<p> realize that this is an old thread , but I feel compelled to reply since it is concerning my AAPK store . I have never received an email concerning knives that I haven't answered . I do have contact info through my AAPK site as well as my website "ridgewoodcutlery.com" . I suppose that I should be more explicit in my descriptions as to my terms , but all of my knives are offered with a 100% purchase price refund if not satisfied as long as the item is returned in the same condition as…</p>
<p> realize that this is an old thread , but I feel compelled to reply since it is concerning my AAPK store . I have never received an email concerning knives that I haven't answered . I do have contact info through my AAPK site as well as my website "ridgewoodcutlery.com" . I suppose that I should be more explicit in my descriptions as to my terms , but all of my knives are offered with a 100% purchase price refund if not satisfied as long as the item is returned in the same condition as received . As to method of payment , I have my own reasons for not accepting paypal as do many other sellers . I know more sellers that have been scammed by buyers than I know buyers that have been scammed by sellers . I usually reserve my opinion of others until I know the facts , and not merely make statements based on suspicions .<br/> <br/></p>
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</blockquote> But sometimes I like to talk…tag:iknifecollector.com,2011-04-22:3181080:Comment:2764122011-04-22T13:37:16.421ZDonald Rourkehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/DonaldRourke
But sometimes I like to talk to the seller and ask questions about the item in question. If they can't be bothered to answer my email I move on.<br/><br/><cite>JAMES IVY said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>I use this site and ebay myself as well as four other online sites for sales. I have never had a problem with AAPK. I have more problems on this site than AAPK!</div>
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But sometimes I like to talk to the seller and ask questions about the item in question. If they can't be bothered to answer my email I move on.<br/><br/><cite>JAMES IVY said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>I use this site and ebay myself as well as four other online sites for sales. I have never had a problem with AAPK. I have more problems on this site than AAPK!</div>
</blockquote> I have never had any problems…tag:iknifecollector.com,2011-04-22:3181080:Comment:2765692011-04-22T13:35:07.157ZDonald Rourkehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/DonaldRourke
I have never had any problems on e bay
I have never had any problems on e bay I dont know that I have ever…tag:iknifecollector.com,2011-04-18:3181080:Comment:2735822011-04-18T22:28:15.136ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
I dont know that I have ever bought anything from the AAPK stores. I do know that I have purchased from a few of the dealers that have knives on that site. I have met and dealt with Bob Andrews at Old Hundred Knives, honest and reputable. I also know that Northwest Knife Company enjoys a great reputation. I think it is all in the dealer you are purchasing from. I know I would have a hard time purchasing from someone that offers online but did not return emails after a reasonable amount of…
I dont know that I have ever bought anything from the AAPK stores. I do know that I have purchased from a few of the dealers that have knives on that site. I have met and dealt with Bob Andrews at Old Hundred Knives, honest and reputable. I also know that Northwest Knife Company enjoys a great reputation. I think it is all in the dealer you are purchasing from. I know I would have a hard time purchasing from someone that offers online but did not return emails after a reasonable amount of time. Here's a little more about th…tag:iknifecollector.com,2011-04-18:3181080:Comment:2735402011-04-18T17:39:19.481ZRicky Rayhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RickyRay
<p>Here's a little more about the seller from his "about me" page:</p>
<p>"My name is Robert Roark (better known as Bob) . I have been collecting knives for 30 years +/- , but have only been selling for approximately 10 years . I maintain a knife shop in Trader's Village Vendor's Mall in Kingsport,Tn. on weekends when I am not attending gun & knife shows . I am a member of the NKCA , Case Collector's Club , and North East Tn. Knife Club . My most recent endeavor was to collaborate with…</p>
<p>Here's a little more about the seller from his "about me" page:</p>
<p>"My name is Robert Roark (better known as Bob) . I have been collecting knives for 30 years +/- , but have only been selling for approximately 10 years . I maintain a knife shop in Trader's Village Vendor's Mall in Kingsport,Tn. on weekends when I am not attending gun & knife shows . I am a member of the NKCA , Case Collector's Club , and North East Tn. Knife Club . My most recent endeavor was to collaborate with Charlie Dorton for the development and sale of the "OLE JACK KRACK-A-JACK" cotton sampler which was produced for us by Great Eastern Cutlery ."</p> Hi Donald,
I am familiar with…tag:iknifecollector.com,2011-04-18:3181080:Comment:2736372011-04-18T17:25:28.889ZRicky Rayhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RickyRay
<p>Hi Donald,</p>
<p>I am familiar with the website you're speaking of. The website <a href="http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/">www.allaboutpocketknives.com</a> is similar to this one. It is a knife enthusiast website with about 5,000 members, IIRC.</p>
<p>The store section of the site is a service that allows the members of AAPK to sell on the site with minimal fees. A lot of the AAPK members don't like online auction sites for various reasons. One reason is ebay forces everyone to use…</p>
<p>Hi Donald,</p>
<p>I am familiar with the website you're speaking of. The website <a href="http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/">www.allaboutpocketknives.com</a> is similar to this one. It is a knife enthusiast website with about 5,000 members, IIRC.</p>
<p>The store section of the site is a service that allows the members of AAPK to sell on the site with minimal fees. A lot of the AAPK members don't like online auction sites for various reasons. One reason is ebay forces everyone to use Paypal, with its additional fees. The store you mention, Ridgewood Cutlery, is owned by AAPK member "robinetn". I don't know Bob personally, but have bumped into him a few times in the chatroom section of AAPK.</p>
<p>You are correct. There is not really any "official" buyer protection when buying from one of the AAPK stores. I have made purchases from a few of the storefronts on the site - some via paypal, others by money order. I've never had a problem. But you do have some protection if paying with a P.O. money order.</p>
<p>Most any store or seller is only as good as their reputation, so if you have any question about a particular sellers reputation, don't hesitate to go on the forum section of AAPK and ask about any seller. I guarantee you will get the straight scoop!</p>
<p>I hope this helps. </p> I use the AAPK site for it's…tag:iknifecollector.com,2011-04-18:3181080:Comment:2731302011-04-18T04:12:05.177ZD alehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/DaleDavenport
<p>I use the AAPK site for it's reference matl .. 'n have for a yr plus .. I have never purchased from there.</p>
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<p>From the 1st response to the last .. you've received the same advice .. know who you're dealing with .. and .. buyer beware !!!!!!</p>
<p>I use the AAPK site for it's reference matl .. 'n have for a yr plus .. I have never purchased from there.</p>
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<p>From the 1st response to the last .. you've received the same advice .. know who you're dealing with .. and .. buyer beware !!!!!!</p>