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Tempting...Empire Winsted lot
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 6:59 pm
by Stanwade
Re: Tempting...Empire Winsted lot
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:59 pm
by Mumbleypeg
Some nice ones in there.
Ken
Re: Tempting...Empire Winsted lot
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:34 pm
by kootenay joe
Is "invaluable" an ebay like site for collectible items ?
Has anyone here bought or sold on this site ?
If buying for your own collection i think it is better to buy knives individually, always trying to get the best example you can afford. If buying to resell on ebay then buying this lot for $500 would likely result in making a profit. But it would be better if you could handle and inspect every knife for yourself unless the seller is someone you know and trust.
kj
Re: Tempting...Empire Winsted lot
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:49 pm
by Gunsil
No Roland, they are advertising an auction today and tomorrow held by Morphy's Auctions in Denver, PA. Google Morphy and you will see their items, many great knives in the auction. It is three hours from me, I was thinking about going to bid in person, but probably won't attend tomorrow. They do also have phone and internet bidding. There's Maher and Grosch with a great etch I'd love to have but it too is in a lot of several knives so it may go way more than I'd like to pay.
Re: Tempting...Empire Winsted lot
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:57 pm
by kootenay joe
Thank you Gene. So Morphy pays 'invaluable' to show their auctions in the hopes of attracting more bidders ?
kj
Re: Tempting...Empire Winsted lot
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:13 pm
by Stanwade
kootenay joe wrote: ↑Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:34 pm
Is "invaluable" an ebay like site for collectible items ?
Has anyone here bought or sold on this site ?
If buying for your own collection i think it is better to buy knives individually, always trying to get the best example you can afford. If buying to resell on ebay then buying this lot for $500 would likely result in making a profit. But it would be better if you could handle and inspect every knife for yourself unless the seller is someone you know and trust.
kj
Roland--I whole heartadly agree..it was just tempting to me because I've really been into Empire knives lately..I'm just going to watch and see what crazy price someone will likely pay for that lot.. very nice examples (to me) if they're as nice as advertised...
Re: Tempting...Empire Winsted lot
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:29 pm
by 1967redrider
I will be following the auction, maybe bidding if the price is right. But not on this lot, it will go higher than my wallet allows.
I wouldn't be surprised to see it go $1,500+.
Re: Tempting...Empire Winsted lot
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 12:01 am
by kootenay joe
1967redrider wrote: ↑Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:29 pm
I will be following the auction, maybe bidding if the price is right. But not on this lot, it will go higher than my wallet allows.
I wouldn't be surprised to see it go $1,500+.
I don't know Empire Winstead knives very well but what do you see in that lot that would bring in such a high price ?
kj
Re: Tempting...Empire Winsted lot
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 1:43 am
by 1967redrider
kootenay joe wrote: ↑Wed Aug 19, 2020 12:01 am
1967redrider wrote: ↑Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:29 pm
I will be following the auction, maybe bidding if the price is right. But not on this lot, it will go higher than my wallet allows.
I wouldn't be surprised to see it go $1,500+.
I don't know Empire Winstead knives very well but what do you see in that lot that would bring in such a high price ?
kj
Morphy tends to get top dollar in their auctions. I see things sell for ridiculous prices.
Re: Tempting...Empire Winsted lot
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 2:09 am
by peanut740
Also,20% buyers premium.
Re: Tempting...Empire Winsted lot
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 2:16 am
by 1967redrider
peanut740 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 19, 2020 2:09 am
Also,20% buyers premium.
Yeah



Re: Tempting...Empire Winsted lot
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 6:46 pm
by 1967redrider
Sold for $750, hope one of you guys won it.
Re: Tempting...Empire Winsted lot
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:00 pm
by Stanwade
Likely $1000 total after buyers fees, shipping and tax...or more...nice lot for sure...
Re: Tempting...Empire Winsted lot
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 8:37 pm
by ea42
Did you guys check out the Schively that went for $60,000.00??
Some mighty deep pockets there!
Eric
Re: Tempting...Empire Winsted lot
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2020 1:02 am
by peanut740
ea42 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 19, 2020 8:37 pm
Did you guys check out the Schively that went for $60,000.00??
Some mighty deep pockets there!
Eric
73000+ with buyers premium.