How to sell a collection
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bonustracks
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How to sell a collection
Hello collectors, a client of mine passed away and left me with an unusual collection of knives, some of them European and others have themes that many will find offensive. What is the best way to sell a collection like this? I am an experienced eBay seller, but for various reasons this collection is not a good fit for my eBay account. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Re: How to sell a collection
See if there's a large flea market in your area and set up a table. They are often held weekly or monthly and it's usually pretty much "anything goes" at most flea markets as long you aren't selling anything illegal.
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When I touch it, it gives forth a sound.
It’s got wires that vibrate and give music.
What can this thing be that I’ve found?”
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Re: How to sell a collection
You are posting in the switchblade forum. Is that what the collection is? Ebay does not allow switchblades to be sold.
How many knives are in the collection?
How many knives are in the collection?
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Re: How to sell a collection
I am seeing plenty of switchblades on ebay now.
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Re: How to sell a collection
Since you're now a member here B.T., why not set-up an AAPK store?
Jus' sayin"! 
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Re: How to sell a collection
If the knives have offensive themes this isn't likely to be a good venue either. Just saying. This is pretty much a PG forum.
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Re: How to sell a collection
I’d be interested in seeing what you have, you can private message me here anytime.
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Re: How to sell a collection
Thank you, Ken.Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Thu Feb 10, 2022 11:02 pm If the knives have offensive themes this isn't likely to be a good venue either. Just saying. This is pretty much a PG forum.
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Re: How to sell a collection
Ooops, never thought of that Ken!Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Thu Feb 10, 2022 11:02 pm If the knives have offensive themes this isn't likely to be a good venue either. Just saying. This is pretty much a PG forum.
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Re: How to sell a collection
I'd be interested in discussing this with you. Message me please.bonustracks wrote: ↑Thu Feb 10, 2022 6:04 pm Hello collectors, a client of mine passed away and left me with an unusual collection of knives, some of them European and others have themes that many will find offensive. What is the best way to sell a collection like this? I am an experienced eBay seller, but for various reasons this collection is not a good fit for my eBay account. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Re: How to sell a collection
Some people find switchblades, in general, offensive. Wondering if they are historic military knives, like WWII German?
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bonustracks
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Re: How to sell a collection
Thanks for the responses, all.
It looks like I don't meet the requirements to be a seller (<100 forum posts), plus I'm not sure I want to invest the time.
There are 10 stilettos, 2 collectibles by Buck and Case, and a few other odd knives.
It looks like I don't meet the requirements to be a seller (<100 forum posts), plus I'm not sure I want to invest the time.
There are 10 stilettos, 2 collectibles by Buck and Case, and a few other odd knives.
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Re: How to sell a collection
You don't have to open a store to sell here. Buy a premium membership. Just click where it says Support AAPK on the upper right of this page for details. Then you can list them for sale in the knife commerce section.
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If your religion requires that you hate someone, you need a new religion.
When the people fear their government, that is tyranny. When government fears the people, that is freedom.
https://www.akti.org/
If your religion requires that you hate someone, you need a new religion.
When the people fear their government, that is tyranny. When government fears the people, that is freedom.
https://www.akti.org/