Last day to order for a year......

Was that me Mike or him Mike?? :confused:

Never mind, I figured the only way you'd be lookin out for me would be so you wouldn't get caught.... ;) :p :cool:
 
Here's the way I look at it. I would rather not pay for something I don't want or need(I would rather pick my own sheath) I have a lot of sheaths and a lot of knives now, I only can carry 1 maybe 2 at a time. I have good sheaths for those that I carry and the rest of the sheaths just sit in my safe taking up room. I really don't want to pay for a sheath so it can take up more room. I'd prefer that the prices be kept down as much as possible on the knives, and I'll get a sheath for that knife if and when I need one(and I can pick exactly what I want)
I really don't understand how there can be any confusion about that.

It also appears that Busse is releasing 2 models a month that is 24 new models a year.(this does not count special offers or over-runs) When they had Ergo's they had the SJ, BA-e, NO, SH-e, and BM-e. 24 models vs 5 models I think I'd rather have the option of 24+ models. I really don't understand how more options (more knife options and more handle options) can be a bad thing.

I guess Batrachian is right, we're getting screwed and I'm mad :mad: I think ;)

I want it to go back to how it was, I only want 5 knife choices, with no chance to pick my own handles, or finish. I also want all those sheaths so I can build a sheath house for my dog.
:D:D
 
Batrachian said:
I absolutely do not understand Busse's business model. WHAT ARE THEY DOING? Pissing me off is what they're doing. If a model is good then why discontinue it, either for a year or for anytime? And then having the nerve to say that they're doing us a favor by not including sheaths?

They're pissing down our backs and telling us it's raining. I know there are people here that can't find the cojones to criticize this bullsh*t, but that's exactly what it is: bullsh*t. Yes, it's their company and they can do whatever they want. I wouldn't care what they did if their knives sucked. Their knives are great, but the way they do business makes NO SENSE.

I which they'd cut the crap and just have a model line, and if the models are good then keep them, and if not, then don't. Is that so friggin' hard? :mad:
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Batrachian,

Welcome to the Busse Forum!

I understand your confusion and frustration. This new way of doing things is untried, untested, and unproven.

Our new protocol has nothing to do with testing out new models to see which ones will sell and which ones won't. All of our models sell very well due to our awesome customer base. The entire idea was formed around being able to give our friends and customers more options and choices than are available from any other manufacturer.

As for sheaths, why pay for something that you may not like? Have you EVER bought a handgun that came with a holster? I haven't. If any gun manufacturer did include a holster, what kind could they include that would please even 50% of their customers? I, personally, do not prefer to pay for something that I may not want or use.

I knew when we tried this new system that it would be risky. Offering this many choices to the consumer has never been tried. We are running the risk that folks will hate too many options and they could run the risk of "option overload" and that can lead to heavy drinking. . . .(that's not necessarily a bad thing).

To get this in perspective, just think of the rest of the knife industry as McDonald's and think of Busse Combat as the Burger King of the group. You can "have it your way".

In order to manage this many options on this many models we can't really offer any more than 2 models per month. With up to 64 handle/blade finish combinations on each model it's like offering up to 128 models per month. Batch work is out and inividual attention to detail is in. Ask around and you will be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn't agree that our attention to detail and quality control has gone through the roof with this new system. Now, each knife is individually made for the particular customer who ordered it. We have taken the best aspects of custom knifemaking and melded them with the efficiency of mass production.

Do I know that offering the new Meaner Street and the rest of our models throughout the entire year, instead of for only one month per year, would result in more sales by the end of the year? I'd have to be an idiot not to realize this. Imagine the demand for the new Fusion Steel Heart and the new Fusion Battle Mistress? We're waving off a lot of sales by only offering these knives for 4 weeks per year. Also, imagine the secondary market for you, the consumer. Do you really think you'll have a hard time selling your Fusion Steel Heart on the secondary market, if you choose to do so?

Sometimes, knifemaking isn't about the money, it's about the product. We make our knives here, in the USA, and we're having a good time doing it. We've had a lot of customers become good friends of ours through the years.

Come to a knife show and meet our friends and our crew. Come hang out with us after the show when we go out to eat, drink, and have a good time. We're a diverse bunch from Spec Ops types to SWAT team members and retirees to high school kids who all share a common love of knives. Busse customers are simply the best.

Is it the greatest marketing plan of all time? Not if your definition of "greatest" is measured in money. Is it the greatest marketing plan for offering our friends and customers more options than they'll find anywhere else and keeping it interesting for those who have been with us for years? I think so. . . I hope so.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to come by more often. Have a beer (CBL or Root) and enjoy yourself.

Jerry Busse
 
Ahem. (Jerry, your fly is down.)

Well said sir.

Cheers,
BJB :D

p.s. Personally, I prefer ranch grazed moodex.
 
If we re-elect Jerry to run Busse Combat, I'm leaving the country!!!!... oh... wait... wrong speech. :o

I can't believe you Busse! I can't believe that you aren't pleasing all the people all the time!!! Everyone knows that's the business model/marketing plan to aspire to! Man... chimps could do a better job. :grumpy:... no that's not right either. :confused:

Ok... I think I have it now... Dammit! Where's that orange crinkle coat option?!? :mad: .... no... that's not what I want. :rolleyes:

Damn... I'm really bungling this. I really want to complain about something and I'm having a hard time figuring out what it is... Oh... I remember now....


Where's the damned 10" Subhilt Fighter?!?!?!

:D
 
SpearHead said:
If we re-elect Jerry to run Busse Combat, I'm leaving the country!!!!... oh... wait... wrong speech. :o

I can't believe you Busse! I can't believe that you aren't pleasing all the people all the time!!! Everyone knows that's the business model/marketing plan to aspire to! Man... chimps could do a better job. :grumpy:... no that's not right either. :confused:

Ok... I think I have it now... Dammit! Where's that orange crinkle coat option?!? :mad: .... no... that's not what I want. :rolleyes:

Damn... I'm really bungling this. I really want to complain about something and I'm having a hard time figuring out what it is... Oh... I remember now....


Where's the damned 10" Subhilt Fighter?!?!?!

:D
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Hell yeah!!!! Now we're talkin'! I'll take one of these too!
 
1.) I wish your nasty post did not come right after mine. I am a Busse oldtimer and friend to many here, most especially Jerry, and I really wish you could have done it somewhere else. Haven't posted in long time and it had to be ruined. You p#@%off crybaby!

2.) I run a manufacturing business with approximtaley 50 employees that is four generations old, and ISO9001 Certified (look it up if you don't know what it is because it is a damned nightmare). I love how those who do not own companies producing niche', short production (almost custom) run products offer up their vast knowledge of product selections. These types of products are not as simple to manage, QC, and deliver on-time, all with ZERO DEFECTS as you think. It is very very difficult. Especially when you, and your customer tolerate no imperfections. Walk a mile in Jerry's shoes and then speak from a position of daily, monthly, quarterly and annual working knowledge. Specialty, niche' products do not, by any stretch, follow a standard manufacturer's "business model".

Nice to talk to you Jerry, Mike, Skunk! I'll stop by from time to time as production runs and family obligations permit. Hope you are all well. Jerry I want one of these knives. Mike will you take care of it for me since you know which one I want (the one you showed me at the show). Tell me how much and what I need to ship where. Take care guys!

Out

Make Tonto Happy,

Gobs O Pork and Bacon
 
not that my opinion counts but i really like the new way of ordering. i can get snakeskin on everything except magnum handles :( we need to fix that before the fusion bm turn comes around ;)
 
Frank(GPB)
Good to see you stop by. Sorry for the late welcome, I got distracted :rolleyes:

Hope to see you around more often

:D:D
 
Hey GPB, welcome back to the insanity. You just now recover from CU? Heh. I'd still like to see those pics you took in Atlanta. ;)
I know, sorry it's not knife related. Jerry was there so it counts. :D
 
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