Collectors Program?

[charlie]

What is Spyderco's Collectors Program?

Details please -

[Joyce Laituri]

Hi Charlie,

This is a copy of the letter we send if you are inquiring about our collector program. I hope it helps answer some questions. If you would like further information or have questions please contact the program administrator, her name is Kelly Williams. You can reach her at 800-525-7770.


Thank you for your interest in our Collector's Program.

Below are the details on how the program works and how you can get started with your program as a Spyderco Collector.
~ 201 pieces of the first production of each new sku will be numbered (00-200) for Spyderco Collectors.

~ A new sku is any Spyderco knife being produced for the first time.

~ Spyderco does not sell directly to the consumer; all collector knives must be purchased through an authorized dealer in your area who is currently purchasing directly from Spyderco, Inc. (If you have trouble finding a local dealer, please let us know and we can help locate someone).

~ Each end line customer is limited to one collector number.

~ A letter accompanies each new Spyderco knife and is stamped with the company seal.

~ Generally, the SpyderEdge version of the knife is selected to be numbered, if the knife is only available in a combination SpyderEdge/PlainEdge, this will be numbered.

~ If you choose to join our collector's club, you will be asked to sign an agreement that requires you to purchase each numbered knife. If you refuse any new numbered knife, it will be assumed that you are forfeiting your collector number for all the future numbered knives.

~ We request that you pick up and pay for each numbered model within 15 days of delivery to your dealer.

~ New items considered variations will not be numbered with your collector number followed by a V unless you are enlisted to receive ALL variations. Variations may include a change in one to two of the following: the handle material, the edge configuration, the blade steel, the clip style, or the blade style (e.g. from a flat ground to a hollow grind).
~ If it is ever determined that a collector knife is defective under warranty, a new knife will be issued and engraved with a period following the number to designate the second numbering. Spyderco, Inc. reserves the right of ownership to any knife replaced under warranty.

Kelly has a list of open numbers with the knives available for each of those numbers.

Joyce

[Brian_Turner]

One important detail left out above - When you register for a number, you must purchase all numbered knives left over from the last collector to hold that number. Most numbers have more than a dozen knives waiting for a new home. I bought a relatively "fresh" number, and had eight knives come along with it.

[ceg]

Joyce,
In your post you indicate: " ~ A letter accompanies each new Spyderco knife and is stamped with the company seal." Does the dealer or the end line user receive this letter?

[Joyce Laituri]

The letter of authenticity that accompanies each numbered knife goes to the person who holds the contract for that number, the end line user. Dealers are the intermediary.

When a new number is generated, from that date forward, every new model that arrives, one is engraved with that number and set aside. If the collector number is unclaimed for a time, knives accumulate. When you contract a number you agree to take all existing numbered knives. We will work with you on a payment plan since this could be a sizeable chunk up front.

Wish I had purchased a number when I started here. Saw a collection for sale on ebay. It would pay for my car!

[charlie]

Move this subject up front for qc.

[SAM]

Charlie - I'm selling my collection of 32 Spyderco Collectors Club knives. It's a great opportunity to join the club and get a significant number of previously issued knives, with the benefit of getting future issues with the same number. I have Spyderco's approval to transfer my membership number to the buyer of my collection. Email me at blindhog@home.com if interested. Thanks! SAM