I understand, both sides of this discussion, but, I agree more with Justabuyer. Let me explain why. It has nothing to do with re-sellers, it's about availability (and to some point, principles). If someone wants a new Busse at MSRP, they have to basically stop life and sit in front of the computer until the model is released, and even doing that does not guarantee they will get one. Then, the only other choices are to pay more on the secondary market or wait a year or so for the model to be re-released.
Personally, I liked it better when I could call the shop and place an order for the knife I wanted, when I was ready to buy it. The wait time was never an issue with me. -Wise A$$ Alert- About the "wait times" of the past (you guys remember, it could take up to three months to get the knife you ordered), well, they are much longer now. By my calendar, waiting up to three months is a lot faster than a year +. So, a big "thank you" to all those that complained it was taking too long to get the knife you wanted, how do you like the wait times now (or at least, how do you like paying extra on the secondary market for a knife that was released recently).? -Alert Over-
I do have a suggestion that could remedy this problem. Set up a pre-order system (with a limit ?).
To Jerry, none of this is directed at you, the way I see it you are caught in a catch-22, damned if you do, damned if you don't.