GEC Rendezvous 2023 Announced

Ron Sabbagh said:
I’ve never been to a rendezvous, but with the recent advent of voracious GEC scalpers, I’m kind of turned off by what sounds like the mob “mad dash”

I think it would be amazing if GEC held a rendezvous of sorts where no new Knives were available for purchase - just a gathering of folks - chattin’ and trading among the attendees and GEC employees/enthusiasts. That might turn off the scalpers…😊
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The GEC rendezvous is also on my bucket list, but it seems like by the time I finally make it out there, things will be even crazier than now with the camping which turns me off a bit. How many people typically have shown up in recent years?
 
Blades of Glory said:
The rendezvous is an event that’s on my bucket list. I’ll make it “one day”. I live close to the beach in South MS. I’m sure I’d pass a lot of members on the drive up to Titusville. Have always had this idea of picking up folks on the way up. Could end up being a great idea or we could end up arguing over the beard comb the whole time, who knows? 😃
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Hey! Where in miss?
Brandon here
 
Old Engineer said:
GET THERE VERY EARLY , LIKE 1:00 A.M. on Friday morning .

Harry
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last year i was the first one into town i think, but i stopped only into mcdonalds, didnt go to the factory. that was wednesday around 6pm. Turns out Jesse and Gary Kifer were there actually when I bumped into them on thursday.
 
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Viper84 said:
The GEC rendezvous is also on my bucket list, but it seems like by the time I finally make it out there, things will be even crazier than now with the camping which turns me off a bit. How many people typically have shown up in recent years?
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its really not what it used to be, thats why I have fonder memories of my first 3 rendezvous compared to my latter two when it was just swamped with scalpers and flippers. There are people who line up again and again and again just to grab knives to dump on ebay.
 
I went to my first Rendezvous two years ago - showed up on Friday at about 5AM - I was #50 in line. I think the first 25-30 were able to get the Rendezvous special knife that year - it was a 38 Whittler and I wasn't all that interested in it so I wasn't too bummed out. I did get a nice SFA knife and a couple of knives off of a gentleman that had a table set up outside.

I thought about going last year, but just didn't feel like it once it came up. Not sure yet about this year, if I do go I guess I'll "camp out". More as a way to meet some folks and share some laughs than to get a Rendezvous Knife - although it would be nice to have the option after spending the night on the stoop.
 
AnW said:
I went to my first Rendezvous two years ago - showed up on Friday at about 5AM - I was #50 in line. I think the first 25-30 were able to get the Rendezvous special knife that year - it was a 38 Whittler and I wasn't all that interested in it so I wasn't too bummed out. I did get a nice SFA knife and a couple of knives off of a gentleman that had a table set up outside.

I thought about going last year, but just didn't feel like it once it came up. Not sure yet about this year, if I do go I guess I'll "camp out". More as a way to meet some folks and share some laughs than to get a Rendezvous Knife - although it would be nice to have the option after spending the night on the stoop.
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yup quite often, the rendezvous knife doesnt really appeal to me, the SFAs tho, thats always fun. The folks who used to attend sadly dont make it out much and its a totally different crowd compared to those who I used to see at the gatherings.
 
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Oof, taking my kid to Disney that week but should be back on the 9th.
Technically will still be on vacation...
 
The rendezvous is what you make it. I go there exclusively to meet up with old and new friends, to chat and trade the day away, to catch up with Bill to see what's going on, and to basically relax. There are plenty of folks selling their wares outside and a pretty endless supply of GEC's in the company store. I have absolutely no interest in allowing my entire weekend to revolve around spending hours upon hours sitting in front of the building so I can snag a rendezvous knife.

Eric
 
I went 2 years in a row before COVID. Once with a friend and once with my brother. We also stopped at the Case factory for a tour along the way. Neither one is a knife collector but both very much enjoyed themselves. Titusville is a nice town.

Why did GEC move off the Oil Festival celebration in August? I found all the other activities in the area to be very enjoyable. Car show, wine tour, outdoor vendors, street party and music.

,,,Mike in Canada
 
Be nice to look around the factory, meet fellow enthusiasts, enjoying some food-beer, bourbon,wine. Maybe do some trades, as for queuing up all night and a frenzied stampede for a knife I might not like...no.

All academic, it's 6500 kms away and I won't fly. My own private yacht, love it but don't have one.....

I do enjoy the photos though, have a fine time you hear :cool:
 
Duper said:
I went 2 years in a row before COVID. Once with a friend and once with my brother. We also stopped at the Case factory for a tour along the way. Neither one is a knife collector but both very much enjoyed themselves. Titusville is a nice town.

Why did GEC move off the Oil Festival celebration in August? I found all the other activities in the area to be very enjoyable. Car show, wine tour, outdoor vendors, street party and music.

,,,Mike in Canada
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Its really hot in the factory and even hotter in the store in August...
 
Will Power said:
Be nice to look around the factory, meet fellow enthusiasts, enjoying some food-beer, bourbon,wine. Maybe do some trades, as for queuing up all night and a frenzied stampede for a knife I might not like...no.

All academic, it's 6500 kms away and I won't fly. My own private yacht, love it but don't have one.....

I do enjoy the photos though, have a fine time you hear :cool:
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Yup, I did it last year because I figured id do it at least once. All of the folks I know that used to attend dont attend much any more, and sadly some have moved on from the hobby. Unfortunately these days, its a scramble, even day two or evening two and the scramble takes away from the fun of the event. Although, I would have to say it was something watching Bill and William confront the scalper last year...

Some day perhaps, its the drive that really kills me. It almost did last year when the break cable went out halfway on the I-80 back.
 
mrknife said:
Although, I would have to say it was something watching Bill and William confront the scalper last year...
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Would be interesting to hear some details. Just curious how GEC deals with scalpers in person.
mrknife said:
Some day perhaps, its the drive that really kills me. It almost did last year when the break cable went out halfway on the I-80 back.
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Woah.... How did you stop? With the engine by shifting gears down slowly or some other method?
 
mrknife said:
Its really hot in the factory and even hotter in the store in August...
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I recall the first trip down we also visited the Queen Factory. No that was warm and also a bit depressing. Dark, low ceilings, old machines and the staff overall did not look happy.

,,,Mike in Canada
 
ea42 said:
The rendezvous is what you make it. I go there exclusively to meet up with old and new friends, to chat and trade the day away, to catch up with Bill to see what's going on, and to basically relax. There are plenty of folks selling their wares outside and a pretty endless supply of GEC's in the company store. I have absolutely no interest in allowing my entire weekend to revolve around spending hours upon hours sitting in front of the building so I can snag a rendezvous knife.

Eric
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That's what it's all about. Hey Eric , bring the knife or the picture. 😊
 
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