leeds chimp Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Been looking for a couple of new knifes for fishing and shooting and been recommended a Gerber and Mora... So thought would have a look on a famous auction site for one..Just seen one now ending on site.COM and its cheap..worked out at £9 instead of £49..thought worth a bet as you do...comes up with the screen Dear Buyer To prevent the circumvention of the ****.co.uk and ****.ie Weapon and Knives policy, it is not possible for you to bid on, or buy this item. Thank you for your understanding. **** Trust & Safety WHY THE HELL NOT!!!!! I am over 18 and its not an illegal knife for gods sake :sly: :sly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officerdibble777 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 It's thier poicy not to sell items on .com that you can't buy on .co.uk can you imagine the problem we would have if every ned wanted a new flick knife or worse ?In the U.S."the site" .com is prohibited from selling firearms but you can buy all the parts and assemble you choice of many hand guns at home.If you managed to purchase a knife the chances of you getting it through the screening is very low,I can usually bring a couple back if I pack them with my gun in the pelican case as it's very secure and they spend that much time checking the gun they don't bother about the knives. john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silpig5 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 when you signed up did you verify your account and age ? is it a bank card or credit card linked to paypal ? credit card is 18+ and thats how they know . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I have bought knifes no problem, must be your settings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 eBay have stopped it - I bought my leatherman a few years ago from eBay from a US seller for less than half the uk price delivered - tried to get another as a gift last Christmas and eBay won't let you - clearly we English cannot be trusted with knives according to the idiots who run the site. I even tried to set up a us ebay.com account and it still redirected me to .co.uk and said I couldn't bid. Ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 when you signed up did you verify your account and age ? is it a bank card or credit card linked to paypal ? credit card is 18+ and thats how they know . been on the site since Feb 04 so would have been 21 at the time...all verified to my then address and paypal is linked to my bank account (so no fees for gifts ) Why change it when its legal to buy in this country... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biketestace Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Tricky one this,i got mine off famous auction site but im aware that has now stopped... Go for a yank built knife made by Emerson,worth every penny but if you order one,take into account import tax that our ****sucking goverment charge,this obviously helps pay for there second homes & wives etc !!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 just had the same problem now on a famous river site....Anyone going to the US soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpy Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) I found a shop in the US a few years ago on Ebay that i use for tattoo supplies, only ever went through Ebay the first time i've been dealing with them direct ever since, Maybe you could find the knife you want and get them to post it direct to you outside of the stupid Ebay regulation's. Edited May 19, 2012 by lumpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Been looking for a couple of new knifes for fishing and shooting and been recommended a Gerber and Mora... So thought would have a look on a famous auction site for one..Just seen one now ending on site.COM and its cheap..worked out at £9 instead of £49..thought worth a bet as you do...comes up with the screen Dear Buyer To prevent the circumvention of the ****.co.uk and ****.ie Weapon and Knives policy, it is not possible for you to bid on, or buy this item. Thank you for your understanding. **** Trust & Safety WHY THE HELL NOT!!!!! I am over 18 and its not an illegal knife for gods sake :sly: :sly: Theyve obviously heard youre not to be trusted with sharp objects :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 I found a shop in the US a few years ago on Ebay that i use for tattoo supplies, only ever went through Ebay the first time i've been dealing with them direct ever since, Maybe you could find the knife you want and get them to post it direct to you outside of the stupid Ebay regulation's. will have to check what "extra" customs might put on it then with VAT etc..if that applies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) Try Moonraker Knives if they dont sell it, then 9 times out of 10 they can get it Edited May 19, 2012 by chrispti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Try Moonraker Knives if they dont sell it, then 9 times out of 10 they can get it thanks for the tip but at Freeman™ Folder Fine Edge, Drop Point £48.95 its double the price from US and £15 more than seen over here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 you'll just have to cough up then, tightwad seriously though, if you're looking for a cheap but good knife, i have a kershaw folder i no longer need, i'll have to route it out though as i hid it last time the kids were over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officerdibble777 Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 just had the same problem now on a famous river site....Anyone going to the US soon? you bet ,just waiting for September then I off again for another six months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 you bet ,just waiting for September then I off again for another six months but I want them now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greymaster Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Try masking your IP address. http://whatismyipaddress.com/hide-ip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 you'll just have to cough up then, tightwad seriously though, if you're looking for a cheap but good knife, i have a kershaw folder i no longer need, i'll have to route it out though as i hid it last time the kids were over. sounds good if you could let me have the details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 shows how close i am to my brother. Just remember he moved over the the US Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 sounds good if you could let me have the details hi matt, just found it, Kershaw Black horse, black rubberised handle, stainless 1060 blade, marked made in japan. I've had this 20 odd years, the handle is showing slight signs of wear but the action is still smooth and firm, the blade is like new still. Yours for a bottle of brewdog ipa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 hi matt, just found it, Kershaw Black horse, black rubberised handle, stainless 1060 blade, marked made in japan. I've had this 20 odd years, the handle is showing slight signs of wear but the action is still smooth and firm, the blade is like new still. Yours for a bottle of brewdog ipa done deal. Drop me a pm with your addy again and will sort out to collect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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