DLT Hinderer feeding frenzy

[5DoorEstate]

DLT dropped a batch of XM-18’s at 3:00. I had decided to get one, was already logged in, and had it in my cart. My payment info was pre-loaded but was still not fast enough to finish the transaction.

Anybody else pull up an empty hook? I assume this is a sign to be patient and wait for a non-flipper.

 

[bax229]

I hate drops. I would wait until someone lists one on the exchange for a reasonable price.

 

[snuffle]

I hate drops.

Ugh, me too. I've broken this rule recently (hello, CPK!), but a few years ago I decided I'm just not playing. Life is too short to compete with others for an opportunity to spend money.

 

[Bob Denman]

Were any Southpaw drops in there?

 

[5DoorEstate]

Were any Southpaw drops in there?

No

 

[Glenn Goodlett]

DLT dropped a batch of XM-18’s at 3:00. I had decided to get one, was already logged in, and had it in my cart. My payment info was pre-loaded but was still not fast enough to finish the transaction.

Anybody else pull up an empty hook? I assume this is a sign to be patient and wait for a non-flipper.

I did exactly the same thing.


Didn't see any lefties.

 

[Dergyll]

How long did the drop last?

The GECs last about 15-30 seconds. No exaggeration.

 

[strategy9]

I'm with snuffle... Ain't nothing Material that I'm gonna wait and fight just to get... I'm a "go with the flow" kind of guy these days. The right stuff will come along, if I gotta try and force it, it just feels wrong...

 

[luethge]

I hate drops. I would wait until someone lists one on the exchange for a reasonable price.

100% - this should be taken as advice

 

[5DoorEstate]

How long did the drop last?

The GECs last about 15-30 seconds. No exaggeration.

Fast enough to disappear during checkout…so, a couple of minutes maybe?

Not like it was some time consuming thing - go to website, select which version, pointlessly try to check out.

 

[Squidman24]

Were they exclusives or just standard spantos?

 

[Dergyll]

Were they exclusives or just standard spantos?

Standards I think. I've seen them in other dealers last for a day. Go on hinderer website and look at their list of dealers and go from there.

Xm18s sell for pretty agreeable prices on the exchange, so I wouldn't worry.

Good luck!

 

[midnight flyer]

The GECs last about 15-30 seconds. No exaggeration.

Having spent a lot of time on the traditional end of this forum, I think it is more about bragging rights and investment/flipping opportunities. Doubtful that someone constantly buys as many as allowed/possible of one single model whenever they can is just a simple user.

 

[Bob Denman]

Our reasons for buying what we buy: are strictly our own...

 

[ferider]

DLT dropped a batch of XM-18’s at 3:00. I had decided to get one, was already logged in, and had it in my cart. My payment info was pre-loaded but was still not fast enough to finish the transaction.

Anybody else pull up an empty hook? I assume this is a sign to be patient and wait for a non-flipper.

OP, I’m sure you’ll find the same knife elsewhere (S45VN Spanto ?). Nationalknives had it yesterday.

 

[Bob Denman]

I still prefer to order directly from the Manufacturer. I think it cuts down on the chance of not getting what you ordered...
Not a knock against DLT. I know that they're solid...

 

[luethge]

Fee bay will be flooded with $700 XM-18's in about 3 days

 

[ferider]

5DoorEstate - sent you PM.

 

[madcap_magician]

DLT is one of the biggest dealers and I have found sometimes on drops that things which are gone in literally fractions of a second there take at least 30 seconds elsewhere.

 

[5DoorEstate]

Just to be clear, I didn't intend this to a big deal or an airing of drop grievances.

DLT has always done a great job on my purchases, and I understand the process. I do find the extreme demand to be a bit odd, but that just reflects the gap between supply and the price. Manufacturer sells to dealer who sells to customer (or a reseller who wants in on the action.)