The Damascus are Coming!!

sticktodrum said:
Indeed. If I get the notice that they get more, all gloves are off. I'm scooping them all up. :p I did my good deed already, so now it's go time!
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No wiser words have been spoken. My thoughts exactly. Time to make money for my XM 18 3.5 Spanto flipper:D
 
Looks like people are already milking the Skylines on the auction site. I believe we know one of them too. :rolleyes:
 
Some may consider it a breach of taste, I'm neither here nor there. Then again, I'm often quite plain with my intentions and would likely just call it capitalizing on the demand if I had as many as you did to sell off. :)
 
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sticktodrum said:
Some may consider it a breach of taste, I'm neither here nor there. Then again, I'm often quite plain with my intentions and would likely just call it capitalizing on the demand if I had as many as you did to sell off. :)
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Actually, I only have a few. I waited for a year to get some. They were always gone when I looked into them. I got one for me one for my 6 year old and a few to customize and sell later. I listed one for 150.00 no reserve and did not think it would sell that high. I listed it to lead people to my website as I'm leaving the auction site due to crazy fees. Turns out it did sell so I listed another even higher thinking it won't sell and will just be an advertising listing for my website. I'm not trying to stick anyone, I'm just trying to use it as an advertising method. I sincerely hope you guys understand my intentions and that I'm not buying them all and bilking people...
 
I for one am excited this will be my first 2 damascus blades, and the fact that they are AL DAM?! Im stoked
 
I just hate to see people buying strictly to flip..... In the end that's all it is.

Same thing with hinderers
 
xICEMANx said:
I could really care less what someone does with the ones they buy. It's there money
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There is this view, and the school if thought that promotes everyone getting a fair chance at one, without someone buying it strictly to take advantage.

I'm not gonna post anymore about the topic, this thread will quickly go downhill if we start getting into that in depth
 
I've missed pre-orders on knives I want to purchase that became unreasonably expensive days later on the secondary market. I have no control over other people who will do what they do. I have however learned my lesson in that I stay on top of pre-orders and release dates on knives I really covet so I don't miss out again. I usually do not pay more than the maker's intended price unless I really want it so a lot of those rare ones I missed out on I'll just have to do without. I prefer not to line other people's pockets, paying the dealer and the maker is usually enough for me.

Assuming that knife companies would prefer for everyone to have a fair shot at securing a hot knife at original price, limiting the number of limited edition knives you can buy isn't unreasonable. I suppose it is up to dealers, and they shouldn't be held to any moral standard, they're running a business. But even Dave suggested to think about others before you buy alot. I mean, could one person have bought all of the stock and hose everyone else? Regardless, if you like knives AND money, ya gotta keep your eyes open :eek: Or you'll miss the train and its ebay time for ridiculous prices after that.
 
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I emailed Dave on the 5th to get on the list, but according to the email I got from him yesterday I was too late to get a Skyline. Dang. :( Maybe if somebody higher up doesn't end up paying then I'll get a second chance? If not, oh well! Maybe I'll find one in the Classifieds here some day...
 
Reserved/paid for one Skyline and one Black Leek. I'm not sure why I reserved the Skyline, because I honestly have never liked that knife. I love the look of them, but when I use it, there are designs I like much better. :eek: I guess it will be a display piece only...well, they probably both will be.
 
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FCM415 said:
I've missed pre-orders on knives I want to purchase that became unreasonably expensive days later on the secondary market. I have no control over other people who will do what they do. I have however learned my lesson in that I stay on top of pre-orders and release dates on knives I really covet so I don't miss out again. I usually do not pay more than the maker's intended price unless I really want it so a lot of those rare ones I missed out on I'll just have to do without. I prefer not to line other people's pockets, paying the dealer and the maker is usually enough for me.

Assuming that knife companies would prefer for everyone to have a fair shot at securing a hot knife at original price, limiting the number of limited edition knives you can buy isn't unreasonable. I suppose it is up to dealers, and they shouldn't be held to any moral standard, they're running a business. But even Dave suggested to think about others before you buy alot. I mean, could one person have bought all of the stock and hose everyone else? Regardless, if you like knives AND money, ya gotta keep your eyes open :eek: Or you'll miss the train and its ebay time for ridiculous prices after that.
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And I ended up oversold on the skylines, which means that unless I get some volunteers to let one or two go , I have to refund a few, harder to keep track than I thought. Lesson learned, I will go back to the way I have done it in the past, Ha.
 
hey dave when will we know if we are getting refunded on the skylines or if we got in in time? have you already notified those who will not be recieving thier order?
 
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