2022 GEC Bayou Trapper #88 Thread

Viper84 said:
I cannot stand how that particular retailer takes all the knives they recieve out of the tubes for photos and also charges way more than MSRP.
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Yes I was in shock to which also slowed me down on pulling the trigger. I felt much better with the outcome no doubt .
 
It amazes me to see people with multiples of a knife that many of us can't even land ONE of.
I had one in my cart and it was gone before my paypal finished.... we're talking 10 seconds, max....
congrats to those that got em.... I'm done with any kind of lollyscramble.
 
hornetguy said:
It amazes me to see people with multiples of a knife that many of us can't even land ONE of.
I had one in my cart and it was gone before my paypal finished.... we're talking 10 seconds, max....
congrats to those that got em.... I'm done with any kind of lollyscramble.
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The key is having your payment already setup with the vender. You will loose every time with PayPal I know from my previous Northwoods and Gec experiences. Which actually pushed me away from them and then when time heals I go back then the prices rose even higher and then the same thing happens anyway lol.
 
hornetguy said:
It amazes me to see people with multiples of a knife that many of us can't even land ONE of.
I had one in my cart and it was gone before my paypal finished.... we're talking 10 seconds, max....
congrats to those that got em.... I'm done with any kind of lollyscramble.
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Has happened to me many times. I no longer even try for drops that are announced in advance. They are pretty much a cluster F…
 
hornetguy said:
It amazes me to see people with multiples of a knife that many of us can't even land ONE of.
I had one in my cart and it was gone before my paypal finished.... we're talking 10 seconds, max....
congrats to those that got em.... I'm done with any kind of lollyscramble.
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Exactly, and I realize that most people want to collect as many as they get lucky enough to drop on, but it leaves a bad taste in my mouth because I just want one- ANY one- to put to work. Reading about “I got lucky on this drop, gonna keep this as a safe queen” gives me heartburn. I know, to each their own, but I mean why scramble to get a knife you’re gonna lock away to trade later?

I know it’s personal bias fantasy, but it’s almost like I wished they would only sell to people who will actually use em. Ignore me, just jealous ramblings!
 
AdamFuzzyballs said:
Exactly, and I realize that most people want to collect as many as they get lucky enough to drop on, but it leaves a bad taste in my mouth because I just want one- ANY one- to put to work. Reading about “I got lucky on this drop, gonna keep this as a safe queen” gives me heartburn. I know, to each their own, but I mean why scramble to get a knife you’re gonna lock away to trade later?

I know it’s personal bias fantasy, but it’s almost like I wished they would only sell to people who will actually use em. Ignore me, just jealous ramblings!
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Please , keep going on it makes me feel better 🤣
👍🏻👊🏻
 
AdamFuzzyballs said:
Exactly, and I realize that most people want to collect as many as they get lucky enough to drop on, but it leaves a bad taste in my mouth because I just want one- ANY one- to put to work. Reading about “I got lucky on this drop, gonna keep this as a safe queen” gives me heartburn. I know, to each their own, but I mean why scramble to get a knife you’re gonna lock away to trade later?

I know it’s personal bias fantasy, but it’s almost like I wished they would only sell to people who will actually use em. Ignore me, just jealous ramblings!
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Yep... or those that buy one of each variety, then turn right around and sell them at a substantial profit... look at all the 36's for sale....
Anyway, I don't want to turn this into a gripe session.... glad all those that got one, got one.....or two....
 
hornetguy said:
Yep... or those that buy one of each variety, then turn right around and sell them at a substantial profit... look at all the 36's for sale....
Anyway, I don't want to turn this into a gripe session.... glad all those that got one, got one.....or two....
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I will add one last comment ..
What adds insult to injury is when the dealer marks them up as well . For some reason I can’t remember this happening years ago ?
But agreed I’m happy for those that got one and hopefully they didn’t have to pay a dealer markup.
 
TheFactor said:
You know I was just pondering on the last drop seconds ago between the green swamp bone and desert ironwood and they both sold out in seconds 🙄 as I saw the 195 price point 🫣
Then this fell into my lap made in 2006 NIB one of 600 made at the queen factory
Schatt&Morgan Cutlery Keystone Series #16 #042163 Rail Splitter Moose × 1
Dunno maybe it was a blessing In disguise but we will see 🤔
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Just as I had given up hope of ever getting one...I got that email.
TheFactor said:
We might have to start a new thread with just us 3 🤣
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Make that 4..
Viper84 said:
I cannot stand how that particular retailer takes all the knives they recieve out of the tubes for photos and also charges way more than MSRP.
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Im sure I paid double for the Ironwood...erm just wondering what msrp is for these....it isnt actually written down anywhere Ive looked...?
 
meako said:
Just as I had given up hope of ever getting one...I got that email.

Make that 4..

Im sure I paid double for the Ironwood...erm just wondering what msrp is for these....it isnt actually written down anywhere Ive looked...?
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meako meako MSRP is like

Micarta $155.49
Yeti $175.15
Ironwood $196.09
Gator $205 (approx.)
 
I would rather see the dealers make the markup than some techno-junky knife ninja who just knows how to job the system. If people are willing to pay $300, then that's what the dealers should charge. After all, they are trying to make a living do it.
 
hornetguy said:
It amazes me to see people with multiples of a knife that many of us can't even land ONE of.
I had one in my cart and it was gone before my paypal finished.... we're talking 10 seconds, max....
congrats to those that got em.... I'm done with any kind of lollyscramble.
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I think this happens alot. Like alot alot. I see lots of comments of people talkinga bout waiting for their several knives of the same handle material to pick which is best. If you have a bunch of those types that are saavy on several types of drops, theres not gonna be much left to the non tech-saavy.
 
It's an odd time..... People used to come here to see knives in people's collections...... Said collectors used to be pleased to display their acquisitions....... Now there is a reluctance to display anything for concern of being associated with the price gouging, black market, back alley knife market.....
 
black mamba said:
I would rather see the dealers make the markup than some techno-junky knife ninja who just knows how to job the system. If people are willing to pay $300, then that's what the dealers should charge. After all, they are trying to make a living do it.
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I'm not sure why the dealer should make huge profits. Maybe the actual company making them should profit. Oh, but they have said they would like to put out a knife that's "affordable".
 
I agree with Jeff...
It's the people that are willing to spend $200.00 plus that are the problem... NOT the sellers.
 
HEMI 49 said:
It's an odd time..... People used to come here to see knives in people's collections...... Said collectors used to be pleased to display their acquisitions....... Now there is a reluctance to display anything for concern of being associated with the price gouging, black market, back alley knife market.....
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Don't get me wrong, those that truly collect, and want multiples... good for them! I have no problem with people collecting. I'm just not "connected" enough, or savvy enough technically, to beat the others who ARE. Life in the fast lane...

But, I've had a couple of great members offer to sell me one of theirs, and not at flipper prices.... I'm going to pick up one of those... and be very grateful.
I don't even mind paying a modest profit to those that have extras they want to sell... it's the ones that want to double their money on them, as if they will make a living doing that....

But.... I want to see more pics of the ironwood ones... let's see em !!
maybe one of those will come along down the road sometime.
 
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