Bummer of an eBay purchase
Bummer of an eBay purchase
I was really excited to get my hands on another Camillus 27. It arrived today...and the excitement evaporated very quickly. The pictures below should tell the tale...the knife is severely bent. Next to it is the 27 I purchased from GSPTOPDOG (which is absolutely excellent). Luckily, eBay has already issued me a refund. In truth, had I noticed the bent bail, that would have been a deal-breaker. I don't believe the seller is a member here.
USN 2000-2006
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
Re: Bummer of an eBay purchase
WoW!! That ain’t right!!
John
John
Not all who wander are lost!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
Re: Bummer of an eBay purchase
Dan, it looks like that one got run over by a truck or at least something heavy. There is no way the seller didn't notice that damage. On the positive side, many of those that I have restored and modified had similar damage. But, it needs to be completely disassembled and all the parts need to be straightened out first.
"Better to do something imperfectly, than to do nothing flawlessly." ~ Robert H. Schuller
Herb
Herb
Re: Bummer of an eBay purchase
wow, that stinks, don't know how anyone can sell a knife without an honest description
Frank
Want 85 RHK Antique Walnut Jig Bone & other Harness Jacks
Trade & Buy List Link https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/wtt ... s.1884432/
Retirement is a time to enjoy the things you never could before
Want 85 RHK Antique Walnut Jig Bone & other Harness Jacks
Trade & Buy List Link https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/wtt ... s.1884432/
Retirement is a time to enjoy the things you never could before
Re: Bummer of an eBay purchase
Amazingly enough, the blades seem okay. But it sure does look like it got run over by a boxcar! I will see about getting it restored.
This is exactly why I hate statements like "condition is 'Used'" and "see photos for description." From here on out, if I'm not sure about an item so described, I'll request more information before buying or bidding.
This is exactly why I hate statements like "condition is 'Used'" and "see photos for description." From here on out, if I'm not sure about an item so described, I'll request more information before buying or bidding.
USN 2000-2006
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
Re: Bummer of an eBay purchase
So the seller did not show parts of the bale?
Bob
Bob
Re: Bummer of an eBay purchase
He did, but the worst of the damage was not readily apparent.
USN 2000-2006
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
Re: Bummer of an eBay purchase
That could have been fixed, but only worth getting it if you knew that up front
- 1967redrider
- Gold Tier
- Posts: 16220
- Joined: Wed Feb 02, 2011 4:23 pm
- Location: Alexandria, VA
- Contact:
Re: Bummer of an eBay purchase
That thing is torqued.
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
-
- Posts: 10119
- Joined: Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:02 pm
- Location: Tecumseh,Michigan
Re: Bummer of an eBay purchase
A possible reason the frame and bail are so distorted is that a previous owner had applied a pair of pliers to the bail while trying to remove a stubborn screw with the screwdriver blade.They then attempted to straighten the bail when the frame distorted.JMHO
Adventure BEFORE Dementia!
- TripleF
- Bronze Tier
- Posts: 18529
- Joined: Mon Feb 14, 2011 3:42 pm
- Location: West Central FL
- Contact:
Re: Bummer of an eBay purchase
Yes sir, ebay is money when it comes to protecting the buyer!!
Mine, should be along shortly with a little bonus!!
Mine, should be along shortly with a little bonus!!
SCOTT
HOME OF THE BRAVE! (not the scarety cats)
Colonial Knife Company History ebook:
https://gumroad.com/l/ZLDb
HOME OF THE BRAVE! (not the scarety cats)
Colonial Knife Company History ebook:
https://gumroad.com/l/ZLDb
Re: Bummer of an eBay purchase
Knife7Knut, that may very well be what happened. One has to be careful! Scott, I'm very eager to get the one I purchased from you in-hand!
USN 2000-2006
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
- Papa Bones
- Silver Tier
- Posts: 3994
- Joined: Wed Apr 22, 2020 4:29 pm
- Location: Alabama, Roll Tide Country
Re: Bummer of an eBay purchase
Wow, someone really torqued that one. Hate that for you Dan, but at least your getting your money back.Dan In MI wrote: ↑Fri Jun 11, 2021 10:51 pm I was really excited to get my hands on another Camillus 27. It arrived today...and the excitement evaporated very quickly. The pictures below should tell the tale...the knife is severely bent. Next to it is the 27 I purchased from GSPTOPDOG (which is absolutely excellent). Luckily, eBay has already issued me a refund. In truth, had I noticed the bent bail, that would have been a deal-breaker. I don't believe the seller is a member here.
Sometimes I Sit and Think .... Other times I just Sit
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
Smitty
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
Smitty
- Steamboat Willie
- Gold Tier
- Posts: 414
- Joined: Tue May 18, 2021 8:14 pm
Re: Bummer of an eBay purchase
Crappy deal, Dan.
After being on the wrong end of a couple deals like that I will now no longer buy from sellers who just say “used” or “see pictures”. If they can’t bother to include a detailed description, they don’t need my money.
After being on the wrong end of a couple deals like that I will now no longer buy from sellers who just say “used” or “see pictures”. If they can’t bother to include a detailed description, they don’t need my money.
Re: Bummer of an eBay purchase
I'll at least ask them questions. But when I sell on eBay, I provide a good detailed description...pictures don't always tell a thousand words!Steamboat Willie wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 5:57 am If they can’t bother to include a detailed description, they don’t need my money.
USN 2000-2006
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget