Comments on: What is the basis of value for an old knife? http://www.elephanttoenails.com/thenews/2008/03/15/what-is-the-basis-of-value-for-a-old-knife/ Rantings and Ravings from the world of Elephant Toenail Pocketknives Sat, 19 May 2012 05:16:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: The News from ElephantToenails.com » Blog Archive » Collectible Condition Part II- What about Reconditioned, Restored & Reworked Toenails? http://www.elephanttoenails.com/thenews/2008/03/15/what-is-the-basis-of-value-for-a-old-knife/#comment-122 The News from ElephantToenails.com » Blog Archive » Collectible Condition Part II- What about Reconditioned, Restored & Reworked Toenails? Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:24:06 +0000 http://www.elephanttoenails.com/thenews/?p=131#comment-122 [...] started the discussion of collectible condition with previous post on “What is the basis of value for an old knife?” While the overall theme was how Brand should have a greater weight than condition when [...] [...] started the discussion of collectible condition with previous post on “What is the basis of value for an old knife?” While the overall theme was how Brand should have a greater weight than condition when [...]

]]> By: Roger http://www.elephanttoenails.com/thenews/2008/03/15/what-is-the-basis-of-value-for-a-old-knife/#comment-56 Roger Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:58:41 +0000 http://www.elephanttoenails.com/thenews/?p=131#comment-56 There are a few dealers that you can`t take anything away from,and not just about toenails. There are a few dealers that you can`t take anything away from,and not just about toenails.

]]> By: Scott http://www.elephanttoenails.com/thenews/2008/03/15/what-is-the-basis-of-value-for-a-old-knife/#comment-54 Scott Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:11:39 +0000 http://www.elephanttoenails.com/thenews/?p=131#comment-54 Yeah, that was a typo and I couldn't figure out how to edit my comment. I meant to say "Because the dealers aren't toenail experts....." You know I am not trying to take anything away from these guys. It is just I have found they don't really know the nuances of toenails and the various brands. Yeah, that was a typo and I couldn’t figure out how to edit my comment. I meant to say “Because the dealers aren’t toenail experts…..”

You know I am not trying to take anything away from these guys. It is just I have found they don’t really know the nuances of toenails and the various brands.

]]> By: Roger http://www.elephanttoenails.com/thenews/2008/03/15/what-is-the-basis-of-value-for-a-old-knife/#comment-53 Roger Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:25:10 +0000 http://www.elephanttoenails.com/thenews/?p=131#comment-53 Just how many dealers do you believe are actual toenail experts? Just how many dealers do you believe are actual toenail experts?

]]> By: Scott http://www.elephanttoenails.com/thenews/2008/03/15/what-is-the-basis-of-value-for-a-old-knife/#comment-51 Scott Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:19:37 +0000 http://www.elephanttoenails.com/thenews/?p=131#comment-51 Excellent points Roger. I agree with the Case related brands are held to a higher standard when defining collectible condition and they are probably the most counterfeited because they tend to be some of the most valuable. Obscure brands are often viewed as more "one of a kind" because there may only have been one seen, or very few. Because the dealers are toenail experts, their opinion is if I haven't seen one before then it isn't real. This is the only challenge I see to buying those extremely rare obscure brands- personally I am fine with buying toenails or brands never seen before. I know of two right now that are fine by me. I'm going to write about them soon. The other point is who knows that today's obscure brand might not become tomorrow's "Case" among collectors (or toenail collectors). Excellent points Roger.

I agree with the Case related brands are held to a higher standard when defining collectible condition and they are probably the most counterfeited because they tend to be some of the most valuable.

Obscure brands are often viewed as more “one of a kind” because there may only have been one seen, or very few. Because the dealers are toenail experts, their opinion is if I haven’t seen one before then it isn’t real. This is the only challenge I see to buying those extremely rare obscure brands- personally I am fine with buying toenails or brands never seen before. I know of two right now that are fine by me. I’m going to write about them soon.

The other point is who knows that today’s obscure brand might not become tomorrow’s “Case” among collectors (or toenail collectors).

]]> By: Roger http://www.elephanttoenails.com/thenews/2008/03/15/what-is-the-basis-of-value-for-a-old-knife/#comment-49 Roger Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:38:34 +0000 http://www.elephanttoenails.com/thenews/?p=131#comment-49 I think condition is a bigger deal with Case related companies than some others, because so many people collect Case. As pattern collector (toenails) I look at brand 1st, then condition. Yes I would like to have mint, but I would like to win the lottery too. I believe some brands are much rarer than Case Bros., Platts, w.r.case, etc, because they may have only been in business a couple years. If I find an obscure brand, even in not so good shape, I will think about buying it. I may not see one again. Also it`s more likely to see better named brands monkeyed with than lesser names, because of demand (money). I think condition is a bigger deal with Case related companies than some others, because so many people collect Case. As pattern collector (toenails) I look at brand 1st, then condition. Yes I would like to have mint, but I would like to win the lottery too. I believe some brands are much rarer than Case Bros., Platts, w.r.case, etc, because they may have only been in business a couple years. If I find an obscure brand, even in not so good shape, I will think about buying it. I may not see one again. Also it`s more likely to see better named brands monkeyed with than lesser names, because of demand (money).

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