Randall Made Knives could have posted the Anniversary Model on the same auction sites. But they did not. That is class.

The shop did what they should have, it was the right thing...as far as selling secondary, well, who's to blame there....no one....situations change, things happen....Look at the 15 or so that got picked, and didn't pay....right now, there's NO WAY I'd sell mine....BUT I did sell my 50th, so never say never...still waiting for one to hit the bay...I don't "facebook" don't think that I ever will...

:-)Rocky

Here you go:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Randall-Made-Kn...1-127632-2357-0

and another....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/115198617499?hash=item1ad25f679b:g:MA8AAOSwfYVh5J1H

:-)Rocky

Not quite understanding the “premium” being paid for the 75th’s recently offered on EBay.

So the high water mark has been set at $3500 +/-

Fair enough - obviously these are special knives and there is interest from those who missed on on getting one from RMK directly at cost.

BUT - look at what other RMK’s you can get for that same $3500, it really makes me question how long we can sustain that price point. At the same price point - you could acquire a 50th anniversary potentially (more limited production, come up less frequently and I’ll admit $3500 is the lower end range - but it’s possible of late). OR you could certainly acquire a Springfield Randall (possibly even 2 lower grade versions), you could potentially acquire a line of the 1/50 Remember Vietnam models for $3500 or right now Nordic has a time machine 50s model 4 complete with signed card and original shipping box.

Point is - as collectible as these are, there are a lot of great options out there to the RMK collector at the same price - all of which are scarcer and some of which hold interest to collectors of military items as well (wider collector appeal).

I really expect these to settle in the 2300-2500 range by June. I could be completely wrong - and of course certain numbers will always be desirable to some (generally lower equals better). Anyone else care to venture a guess where these settle at in the near future? Long term - they will remain desirable I’m sure - but again there are plenty of rarities to keep collectors going. It’s not like there’s 25 of these - with the number produced - we can reasonably expect 5-10% of the run to be available per year - and unless demand keeps up - expect prices to slide a bit.

Compare it to the Vietnam Veteran 1/500 run - they are scarce - but not exactly rare. I’ve seen a few that seemingly are languishing at the 1200 price point.

I would agree with the "pent up demand" of the 75th, however with the limit at 250...these will remain quite rare/popular...there are other "commemoratives" yes, BUT only 2 Randall....also we don't know the actual amount that hit the street....the shop took some....the dealers took some...so, maybe 200 or so....IF you look at all the "collectors" out there, that's not a lot to go around....can you find more collectable Randall's, depends on what your looking for....one persons "collectable" is another's nothing....I've no use for Springfield's...I've got one(75th)...and I doubt I'll keep it forever....we only rent these things anyway...

:-)Rocky

They were a run of 200, in total, contrary to the previous post. There were 300 of the 50th so it is not (the 75th)less production nor more rare than the 75th. The opposite is true. The 50th introduced @ $375.00. The 75th @ $1200.00.
I (just "Me", personally) care not for a Springfield because it's "not a Randall". You can swing all of this anyway you care to...and I get it...all ways. Just pointing out a few things. The Model #17, Astro, was the 1st knife in space, designed by Bo and Gordon Cooper. There has "always" been significant historical significance attached to this model.
Buy what you like and debate what's what. At 200 in total, I think they'll settle a tad higher....but that's just me. I'm not selling "EITHER" of my commemoratives.
Stay Sharp, Capt. Chris

where did I come up with 250??? cocktails...I suppose!!

:-)Rocky

I would have liked to kept our 50th Anniversary Model, but my business partner and I had to close up the Shop during the '99 recession.

So, we found a lawyer over in Pinehurst, to buy ours, and we split the five grand between us for serial number #49 and the "S" marked blade.

Possibly he would sell it back to you, if you want it back? Never hurts one to ask..