I have a friend looking to trade his Benchmade 42 for one of my Autos. Can you give me a ballpark vigure for value. It's in near mint condition and apears to be ten years old, give or take. I'm not a Balisong collector so I am clueless on it's value and wear points etc.
Thanks,
wazu013
BM42 value?
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BM42 value?
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Doesn't anyone have an idea about this? Now I know why I don't know anything about them, nobody else does either.
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Let's see a pic please. I may be interested in buying it.
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I'm just trying to find out what it may be worth. I can't think about selling it until I own it.jimbeam wrote:Let's see a pic please. I may be interested in buying it.
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wazu013
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Have they even been making model 42's for 10 years?wazu013 wrote:I have a friend looking to trade his Benchmade 42 for one of my Autos. Can you give me a ballpark vigure for value. It's in near mint condition and apears to be ten years old, give or take. I'm not a Balisong collector so I am clueless on it's value and wear points etc.
Thanks,
wazu013
Anyways, if you can find someone selling it they are worth about $280 or thereabouts pending on condition. Just what i have seen.
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Thanks for the info. How long ago was it cut from their product line? I see from my research that it's sales were considered arguably the most prolific of all Balisongs. They said it was the Buck 110 of balisongs. Why stop making it?Chrisadamley wrote:Have they even been making model 42's for 10 years?wazu013 wrote:I have a friend looking to trade his Benchmade 42 for one of my Autos. Can you give me a ballpark vigure for value. It's in near mint condition and apears to be ten years old, give or take. I'm not a Balisong collector so I am clueless on it's value and wear points etc.
Thanks,
wazu013
Anyways, if you can find someone selling it they are worth about $280 or thereabouts pending on condition. Just what i have seen.
wazu013
“The difference between involvement and commitment is like ham and eggs. The chicken is involved; the pig is committed.”
Re: BM42 value?
Spring latch or T-latch?wazu013 wrote:I have a friend looking to trade his Benchmade 42 for one of my Autos. Can you give me a ballpark vigure for value. It's in near mint condition and apears to be ten years old, give or take. I'm not a Balisong collector so I am clueless on it's value and wear points etc.
Thanks,
wazu013
Ever sharpened? Is tip blunt? Box? Sheath? Papers? Scratches on latch? Scratches on blade? Wear on tang cups?
Trade value for unused T-latch is about $325. Spring latch is $350.
If any of the criteria is present subtract $10-$30 for each.
What auto are you giving him?
Here are my vids outlining different Balisongs from $90 to $600/$700:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5M_BQI1 ... ata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzP_psV0 ... ata_player
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GDR_Glock,
Thanks for th info. That's what I was hoping to get when I startyed this thread. My Buddy just wants my Buck 110 auto. After reading your note I almost feel bad making the deal with his. Knowing me I'll probably kick in something llse to make it right. I know he likes some of my Case XX knives. I only looked at the Balisong for a second. Now I'll have to look closer. I really had no idea what they are worth. At least 3 people have said they are interested in buying it after I make the trade. I'm starting to lean towards keeping it as a seed for my new Balisong collection
All I need is to start running after every Balisong that I see. I'm already starting to foam at the mouth
Thanks again,
wazu013
Thanks for th info. That's what I was hoping to get when I startyed this thread. My Buddy just wants my Buck 110 auto. After reading your note I almost feel bad making the deal with his. Knowing me I'll probably kick in something llse to make it right. I know he likes some of my Case XX knives. I only looked at the Balisong for a second. Now I'll have to look closer. I really had no idea what they are worth. At least 3 people have said they are interested in buying it after I make the trade. I'm starting to lean towards keeping it as a seed for my new Balisong collection
All I need is to start running after every Balisong that I see. I'm already starting to foam at the mouth
Thanks again,
wazu013
“The difference between involvement and commitment is like ham and eggs. The chicken is involved; the pig is committed.”
Re: BM42 value?
I don't consider Balisongs an investment. They're my passion because of a few influences such as my dad who got me my first Balisong, DaBird introducing me to the forums, and everyone else along the way who make tutorials.wazu013 wrote:GDR_Glock,
Thanks for th info. That's what I was hoping to get when I startyed this thread. My Buddy just wants my Buck 110 auto. After reading your note I almost feel bad making the deal with his. Knowing me I'll probably kick in something llse to make it right. I know he likes some of my Case XX knives. I only looked at the Balisong for a second. Now I'll have to look closer. I really had no idea what they are worth. At least 3 people have said they are interested in buying it after I make the trade. I'm starting to lean towards keeping it as a seed for my new Balisong collection
All I need is to start running after every Balisong that I see. I'm already starting to foam at the mouth
Thanks again,
wazu013
However, Balisongs have a good resale value and if you're into trying them out, you'll get your money back.
I don't know what a Buck 110 commands in price. Just know that a Balisong lightly used is worth a lot of cheddar.
If you're interested in knowing more, check my YouTube channel. I have a few knives of the genre. Also go to Jerzee Devil and Blade forums. On JD, post an introduction.
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I'll check it out.CDR_Glock wrote:wazu013 wrote:GDR_Glock
If you're interested in knowing more, check my YouTube channel. I have a few knives of the genre. Also go to Jerzee Devil and Blade forums. On JD, post an introduction.
Thanks Again.
“The difference between involvement and commitment is like ham and eggs. The chicken is involved; the pig is committed.”
Re: BM42 value?
Did you trade for the knife, already?wazu013 wrote:I'll check it out.CDR_Glock wrote:wazu013 wrote:GDR_Glock
If you're interested in knowing more, check my YouTube channel. I have a few knives of the genre. Also go to Jerzee Devil and Blade forums. On JD, post an introduction.
Thanks Again.