Getting frustrated, Can't get GW at store

[kuribo]

"Does it really allow more people to buy more knives? Or does it promote hoarding on the part of the few at the expense of the many? I'd suggest that a much fairer arrangement would be to sell Busse knives at closer to their true market values. That might slow down sales a little, but it would give EVERYONE a greater opportunity to purchase them."


You are right, though you best consider your audience. A more optimal pricing structure/distribution method might eliminate the treasure hunt and prevent the reselling profit. Obvious by the irrational replies here that they like the present system because it benefits them.

 

[cjpgeyer]

Two things to remember...one, the MILITARY is the prime customer, as well as those who serve; two, when trying to purchase Busse from the store, have plenty of bourbon handy and use liberally!

Oh, and they don't call Busse collectors HOGS for nothin'....

 

[Schuey2002]

oh ok, so...........a(a) + b(b) = m(c)(c) + E = less complaining, more paying attention = get what you want. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Dial-up + hitting F5 every 6 seconds = nada

 

[MORIMOTOM]

I uh, ahem... challenged him. Guess I'd better make reservations for BLADE! AnythingDull, that is.

FIFTY posts 'til 1000!!! I smell a contest coming on!

i was gonna do something at 2000, but flew right past that without even noticing.

next stop 3000 posts!! i will do something for that one.

 

[Bravado]

he offers knives in so many ways, at so many price levels, most people are bound to find a price range and opportunity that they like.

Well not really at least not right now. Again I say offer the GW as a reg. production model say black on black.

 

[idahoskunk]

welcome kuribo, you're going to like busse's, nice to have you join our family forum:thumbup:

 

[idahoskunk]

Well not really at least not right now. Again I say offer the GW as a reg. production model say black on black.

huh?

 

[bld522]

i honestly think most people buy 1 - 3, no more. some buy many, but the minority.

Perhaps you're right, MORIMOTOM. It would be interesting to take a poll and find out . . . assuming respondents would actually tell the truth. I'd be less inclined to weigh in were it not for the fact that this is a recurring theme. I suspect that as long as the "game" continues, so will the inequities. And as long as the inequities continue, so will the complaints.

 

[MORIMOTOM]

Well not really at least not right now. Again I say offer the GW as a reg. production model say black on black.

true enough, i wouldnt mind the gw as a production model. even though i have quite a few variations already.

 

[Bravado]

huh?

Luv ya brah!

 

[MORIMOTOM]

didnt kuribo say he was done here? well.........

join leon pugh in the ignore list.

 

[CorporalChaos]

Skunk, will you be adding inventory tonight? How about tomorrow or Monday morning (hopefully no considering the PO should be closed, and I'll be stuck on staff duty again).

 

[MORIMOTOM]

Perhaps you're right, MORIMOTOM. It would be interesting to take a poll and find out . . . assuming respondents would actually tell the truth. I'd be less inclined to weigh in were it not for the fact that this is a recurring theme. I suspect that as long as the "game" continues, so will the inequities. And as long as the inequities continue, so will the complaints.

agreed on all points. but i still say the malcontents are greatly outnumbered.

 

[Jim G.]

Does it really allow more people to buy more knives? Or does it promote hoarding on the part of the few at the expense of the many? I'd suggest that a much fairer arrangement would be to sell Busse knives at closer to their true market values. That might slow down sales a little, but it would give EVERYONE a greater opportunity to purchase them.

And I won't argue your point about Jerry's profit margin. It's obviously large enough so that he doesn't have to concern himself with such petty details as providing fair and reasonable access to all of his potential customers.

Jerry does provide fair and reasonable access to all his potential customers. You can order FBMs in a myrid of color and finish combinations or go all out for a FBMLE. These are the only knives that Jerry is marketing to his customers with the exception of his ganzas, which are announced far enough in advance that everyone has an equal oppertunity to try for a limited number of knives.
He sells under contract to BCS and SW who then sells how they see fit to their customers. You must seperate the supplier from the dealer. They are 2 different entities. If BCS gets pissed enough they could very well start maintaining a by invitation only sale to their good customers and then put the scraps up for sale if their were any. I don't believe BCS could get enough knives in at any given time to keep inventory in the store for the amount of time necessary for everyone to have a chance.

 

[kuribo]

"Again I say offer the GW as a reg. production model say black on black."

That's what I suggested- give the user the opportunity to enjoy without all the hassle. What could be wrong with that?

"welcome kuribo, you're going to like busse's, nice to have you join our family forum"

Thank you, and I hope I like the knife....

 

[bld522]

You are right, though you best consider your audience. A more optimal pricing structure/distribution method might eliminate the treasure hunt and prevent the reselling profit. Obvious by the irrational replies here that they like the present system because it benefits them.

Point well taken, Kuribo. The fact is, fair pricing promotes fair purchase practices. Obviously, the reverse holds true as well.

 

[Jaxx]

"Again I say offer the GW as a reg. production model say black on black."

That's what I suggested- give the user the opportunity to enjoy without all the hassle. What could be wrong with that?

"welcome kuribo, you're going to like busse's, nice to have you join our family forum"

Thank you, and I hope I like the knife....

Thank you for your suggestion! We'll take it under advisement. Thank you, and I hope that you like the knife. :thumbup:
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(How's that 'Skunk? I'vw been practicing...! LOL)

 

[Bravado]

Welcom Kuribo!

 

[kuribo]

Obviously, the opposite holds true as well.

Exactly. It shouldn't be too difficult to make both collectors and those that just want a user happy while optimizing the return to the producer/wholesaler...that way everyone wins...

 

[Schuey2002]

I'm done for the night. This dial-up ain't cutting it. I am going to the bar and getting drunker than a skunk.......