How long did it take before the Battle Grade ASHs started shipping?

hhmoore said:
A 45% markup WOULD have been excessive...but his markup was over 70%.
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IIRC when I first saw it the price was something like 425.00. I have seen infi ASH-1s going for about that.
 
u812 said:
IIRC when I first saw it the price was something like 425.00. I have seen infi ASH-1s going for about that.
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Precisely my point! Marking it up to $425 puts you in INFI ASH1 territory, so then there is no benefit to buying a battle grade in the first place and owning a lesser quality steel for equal money.
 
I'm not disagreeing, lol (just correcting the math). It's pretty much a moot point, though, because he pulled the ad.
(If it had sold for that price, I think I would have HAD to flip one of mine, too, lol.)
 
hhmoore said:
I'm not disagreeing, lol (just correcting the math). It's pretty much a moot point, though, because he pulled the ad.
(If it had sold for that price, I think I would have HAD to flip one of mine, too, lol.)
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I'm with ya on the crazyness of it all! Not sure what math you are correcting but the original BG ASH1 was $247+ $30 for G10 + what Busse normally charges for S&H $15 would equal $292 versus the $425 (shipped) price we were comparing it to ($133 upcharge). That would equate to a 45% mark-up over the original price, not 70%.

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I am not disagreeing with you guys, HOWEVER if someone is willing to pay an absurd amount for a knife, it is called Supply and Demand. If you guys had a Ash-1 let's say for sale on the forum, and you were asking $400 for it, and somebody instead offers you $600 for it, would you take it? What is the old Ron White saying (You can't fix Stupid)
 
inspector-callahan said:
Precisely my point! Marking it up to $425 puts you in INFI ASH1 territory, so then there is no benefit to buying a battle grade in the first place and owning a lesser quality steel for equal money.
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Honestly, in a knife this size most people wouldn't even notice much difference between SR-101 and INFI. What most people seeking ASH-1 are after though is the design, so I wouldn't say it's that unreasonable in that the design still is somewhat rare and desirable.
 
When I saw that one on the exchange, I was disappointed and a little pissed. Was hoping to pick one up after having missed the window, (Foolish) Knew they would be marked up but thought that a little bit of a kick in the balls. Figured I just hold out till I could afford an Infi version..
 
This particular Busse offering is a great value for those fortunate to snag one and remember "no regrets"; whether you are the original buyer or you've purchased second hand.......you've got a sweet workhorse of a blade.
As long as the blade is legit.....no one......should be second guessing a seller....the value is confirmed by a sale.
I don't think it's proper and I doubt any of you critiquing this seller would appreciate it if you were the focus of this derailed thread.
I think it's time to get back On subject. I ordered my BG ASH the first day offered and I am anxiously awaiting notification and shipment.
 
This one made it to Utah Tuesday

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^^^^^^I like the flag motif on the sheath.
I may have to hit you up for one when mine ever makes it here
 
Don't worry, there will be plenty available on the exchange once they start shipping at a reasonable price
 
The 730 I ordered (two for each day of the week) all had black blades and black canvas....no sign of any as yet either... :D
 
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