ss daggers buying advice

[KW355]

Hi everyone, I have just joined this forum as I am looking for advice about buying an ss dagger. I have searched the internet and it seems to be a bit of a minefield with all the different models, fakes etc. Can any body recommend a reputable dealer / enthusiast who may have one for sale. I am based in the Midlands, U.K. As it would be my first I would be looking at the lower end of the market.

Thanks, Keith

[John Brandon]

Hi Keith, and welcome to the forum. It's advice that you have probably already been given but you have to do your homework, and buy from recommendations. Based in the Midlands you'll have the Birmingham show on your doorstep, and thats a good place to buy..................providing you know who to buy from.

One point i would like to make, and that is, if you buy a lower end priced dagger, you are more likely to purchase a messed with dagger at worst a parts dagger, sadly SS daggers are never cheap, and my advice would be to save up until you can purchase a decent one. RZM ones will retail between 1200-1700 (unmessed with) and the nickel ones, anything up to 3k. Anything cheaper and view with suspicion

Just be carefull out there

[KW355]

Thanks for the reply, when is the B'ham show and what is its official name, thanks, Keith

[Richie B]

Sorry about the upper case - not shouting - cut & paste job

BIRMINGHAM ARMS FAIR

LOCATION

THE NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM
COVENTRY ROAD
BICKENHILL
SOLIHULL
WEST MIDLANDS
B92 0EJ

Next = SUNDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2009

[KW355]

Thanks, 3 miles down the road.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Keith, always nice to see another local lad join the forum Welcome!

The guys have given you good advice.

I will be at the show in two weeks time, all being well. I would be pleased to offer you advice in hand should you wish to make a purchase there. £1500 would get you a good example as John has suggested. Don't buy something messed with. You will regret it in the long run.

Hi John, will you be at the show again?

Cheers, Ade.

[KW355]

Thanks for the offer

Hi Keith, always nice to see another local lad join the forum Welcome!

The guys have given you good advice.

I will be at the show in two weeks time, all being well. I would be pleased to offer you advice in hand should you wish to make a purchase there. £1500 would get you a good example as John has suggested. Don't buy something messed with. You will regret it in the long run.

Hi John, will you be at the show again?

Cheers, Ade.