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12/12/05, 2:53 AM #1

Christopher Fitch@Memphis
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The Weird World of Ebay *LINK*

Christopher Fitch@Memphis

>It never ceases to amaze me about some items on Ebay and the prices they go for.

Take the item from the link for example.

Sure it has a nice handle and it's great that the saw was sharpened...

but it's NOT worth over $120...

I have bought two saws similar to that for about $20 EACH on Ebay.

I've tried to understand the logic in this auction:

- Age-wise the saw is not out of the ordinary for a Disston.

- The blade is ok...but there is no etch and there is some very light pitting

- Handle is nice but has been cleaned up

- Sharpening services run $15

- The size is common and the 14 PPI is also common.

- There seemed to be little of a bidding war effect since the last 4 bids were all from different people

It's just weird...(and good for the seller)

900 era H. Disston & Sons No.4" 12" 14PPI Back Saw

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12/12/05, 2:55 AM #2

Christopher Fitch@Memphis
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Corrected Link *LINK*

Christopher Fitch@Memphis

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6233223919&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEDW%3AIT&rd=1

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12/12/05, 3:24 AM #3

Christopher Schwarz
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Loyal (perhaps rabid) customers

Christopher Schwarz

>The seller is from Daryl Weir, saw sharpener and restorer extraordinnaire. I can personally vouch that the saw is likely beyond perfect. Hand filed. Delivered promptly. That's got to be worth something.

And there's the auction factor: Put two stubborn woodworkers in an auction room and who knows what will happen?

Chris

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12/12/05, 3:43 AM #4

Bjenk Ellefsen
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Re: Loyal (perhaps rabid) customers

Bjenk Ellefsen

>I just bought two saws from Daryl. One D7 and one D8. They are by far the best I have seen so far. I have another D8 that I bought and it is far from being so well restored than what Daryl did. I too will vouch for Daryl`s items. His saws are pristine and the sharpening is beyond what I could achieve in a year of practice.

I admit, I am guilty for paying extra but I love his... ahem MY Disstons!

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12/12/05, 3:55 AM #5

Christopher Fitch@Memphis
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Well I guess I'll find out...

Christopher Fitch@Memphis

>soon enough since I won a D8 from him this afternoon.

:)

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12/12/05, 7:24 AM #6

Bjenk Ellefsen
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Re: Well I guess I'll find out...

Bjenk Ellefsen

>Grats Chris! Im sure you won`t be disapointed.

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12/12/05, 11:13 AM #7

Jack Guzman from Maine
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Jack Guzman from Maine

>Besides what Chris said,I'll bet presentation had alot to do with it.The way that item was displayed;great pictures,well written and displayed text;got my attention right away. Besides having quality tools,that guy knows how to sell.---Jack

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I am a carpenter by trade.Also a handyman/Jack -of-all-trades.I work around my neighborhood mostly helping people keep up their old houses.I have a fairly large woodworking shop in my house where I work with both hand and power tools. At the moment I'm focusing on Windsor chairs building.I will build most anything if needed. I'm always learning,adapting,changing trying to broaden my woodworking skills.I work mostly with hand tools in my shop but will use power if it is a better way to get the desired result. My wife,Donna,and I live in the woods of Maine with our dogs,cats,and birds. We have 5 grown kids and six grandchildren. Woodcentral has been central to my growth as a woodworker. I pass through this place every day.

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12/12/05, 12:56 PM #8

paul womack
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paul womack

>...;great pictures,...

I'll second that, having tried to photograph saw teeth over the weekend.

'tis hard.

pic1

pic2

BugBear

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12/12/05, 4:53 PM #9

Wiley Horne--Glendora, CA
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Wiley Horne--Glendora, CA

>The market is not yet pricing western saws at anywhere close to their potential value. The saw is the King....errr, wait a minute, we have a Queen now, not a King. The saw is the Queen of the shop. Yet $200-300 is the price range for a new plane, while $125 is thought to be big bucks for a premium saw. Why is this? Has Todd got everyone convinced that saws are basically $5 tools?

Anyway, I think the western saw business is not fully developed yet, and the prices Daryl Weir and Pete Taran are getting are no fluke, and will go higher.

Wiley

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