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Originally Posted by dmcummins

I saw the newer ones and I don't think they are the same. Or at least not the same quality.

Maybe the best thing would be for him to just give these out for gifts if they are only worth a hundred. For $300 it would probably be better for him to sell a few. Im just trying to help him make an informed decision.

Still, if they are worth $100, and he's got a handful, that's not chump change.

Heck, I'd possibly buy one like that diamond back, it's pretty cool.

My guess on the new ones is that the company went out of business or was sold and the new owners are making cheap stuff with the old name. It's also possible that they have a cheap, Chinese consumer line and a better line.