Leslie Tomville
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I hope no one ends a relationship with a company that makes knives like these just because they are hard to get. The very reason GEC knives are difficult to obtain is because they are so darn nice. There are other brands that I like quite a bit, but there is no doubt in my mind that GEC is making the best and most beautiful knives available today. You would only be hurting yourself to pass on them.
I view it as a positive that they are valuable and highly sought after. Isn’t is a good thing to buy something for the retail price that immediately appreciates in value and might one day be worth hundreds of dollars more than you paid?
It is not as hard to get these knives as some seem to think, and not nearly as time consuming. Just take a few minutes to beef up on your computer skills, keep somewhat abreast of what’s happening, and take the time to develop a relationship with one or two dealers and make a few friends on the Porch. It only takes a little effort and patience.
I have the computer skills of someone my age, over 60. I have a full time job, a family, and lots of animals to take care of. Yet, I am still successful at least 50% of the time. That’s good enough for me. I do not need every variation of every pattern. They are like buses, (or street cars in New Orleans), if you miss one, another one will come along soon enough. Plus, my failures make the successes feel even better. If it was easy, it would not be nearly as fun or interesting.
Yes, they cost more. But I would rather have fewer really nice knives than a larger number of inferior knives. One great advantage of GEC is the ability to easily sell them without losing money. That allows me to try new knives without having to retain a huge expensive inventory. I never have more than 20 at any given time. I have taken a beating selling very nice knives of other brands just because no one really wants them. In fact, GEC is more economical than any other brand, because you can almost immediately get back all of your investment plus expenses whenever you want.
And of course, if you find the aftermarket prices offensive, there is a simple solution; don’t go there. I primarily buy retail from reputable dealers. All of GEC’s patterns will roll around again sooner or later. There is no need to go to the secondary market. Just be patient.
It is disappointing to see so many people become disillusioned with GEC. However, a pretty girlfriend can be expensive, time consuming, and a bit difficult. To me, that is worth putting up with to avoid the alternative. ( Unless you agree with the song lyrics, “if you wanna be happy for the rest of your life never make a pretty woman your wife....)
I am willing to help anyone who is having difficulty with new releases. Simply send me a message. In others words, if I can do it, ANYONE can. When I started collecting a few years ago, I thought I would never figure it out, but it is not that difficult if you put in a small amount of effort. The rewards are worth it.
I hope no one ends a relationship with a company that makes knives like these just because they are hard to get. The very reason GEC knives are difficult to obtain is because they are so darn nice. There are other brands that I like quite a bit, but there is no doubt in my mind that GEC is making the best and most beautiful knives available today. You would only be hurting yourself to pass on them.
I view it as a positive that they are valuable and highly sought after. Isn’t is a good thing to buy something for the retail price that immediately appreciates in value and might one day be worth hundreds of dollars more than you paid?
It is not as hard to get these knives as some seem to think, and not nearly as time consuming. Just take a few minutes to beef up on your computer skills, keep somewhat abreast of what’s happening, and take the time to develop a relationship with one or two dealers and make a few friends on the Porch. It only takes a little effort and patience.
I have the computer skills of someone my age, over 60. I have a full time job, a family, and lots of animals to take care of. Yet, I am still successful at least 50% of the time. That’s good enough for me. I do not need every variation of every pattern. They are like buses, (or street cars in New Orleans), if you miss one, another one will come along soon enough. Plus, my failures make the successes feel even better. If it was easy, it would not be nearly as fun or interesting.
Yes, they cost more. But I would rather have fewer really nice knives than a larger number of inferior knives. One great advantage of GEC is the ability to easily sell them without losing money. That allows me to try new knives without having to retain a huge expensive inventory. I never have more than 20 at any given time. I have taken a beating selling very nice knives of other brands just because no one really wants them. In fact, GEC is more economical than any other brand, because you can almost immediately get back all of your investment plus expenses whenever you want.
And of course, if you find the aftermarket prices offensive, there is a simple solution; don’t go there. I primarily buy retail from reputable dealers. All of GEC’s patterns will roll around again sooner or later. There is no need to go to the secondary market. Just be patient.
It is disappointing to see so many people become disillusioned with GEC. However, a pretty girlfriend can be expensive, time consuming, and a bit difficult. To me, that is worth putting up with to avoid the alternative. ( Unless you agree with the song lyrics, “if you wanna be happy for the rest of your life never make a pretty woman your wife....)
I am willing to help anyone who is having difficulty with new releases. Simply send me a message. In others words, if I can do it, ANYONE can. When I started collecting a few years ago, I thought I would never figure it out, but it is not that difficult if you put in a small amount of effort. The rewards are worth it.
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