I should have been more clear that I've dealt with KELAMA as well and am certain that he was just stating an opinion rather than crapping on the "luck" of others, in this case.
His comments just made me think of some of the other comments that seemed driven by the frustration of trying and failing to secure this version of the knife at "retail price."
And, yes, it only takes one to pay the exorbitant price "to start the ball rolling." One person's willingness to pay that price convinces a number of others that they will HAVE to pay that price to get one...and off we go. I realize it cannot be helped, because, if someone wants it bad enough, they have the freedom to pay as much as they want.
Hannibal- I actually didn't mean to come on here and crap in this thread. I was just stating my opinion. I really don't have a problem with somebody coming on BF and making a decent profit. I was just chapped, because immediately after the first run was released, there were a couple of member's asking $900, the first couple of days after the release. I felt, that that was just a little over the edge, & insulting...I mean, come on- don't be crapping in your own back yard...if you want $900, list them on eBay.
I personally liked the bronze hardware, but only really because I like the sheen of it in contrast to the black handles. I know you and I have our differences in taste though, and that's more than alright
Keeps us from going after the same knife and getting in each other's ways too often as well
The sad thing is that anything that is limited in quantity and not limited in buyers will become apt for "scalpers" who want to make a profit off of the public desire for the product/service. Most of us here feel that pain when we get any custom knife from a popular maker, even here on the forums, since the price can exceed double what the knife actually sells for new. If people are willing to pay it, then it won't stop either.
I do wish we would see less of this baltantly exploitative behavior on the Exchange though. :thumbup:
Coleman- I really liked the look of the first run, with the blue hardware and raw titanium, a lot! This color scheme, for some reason just didn't do it for me. But I totally agree, Coleman, everyone has their own unique tastes, & that is all that really matters: what YOU like.
I'm not saying that this is what you are doing, KELAMA, but I will say that it feels like some people in this thread are trying to convince themselves that they didn't need/want the knife after "missing out." I'm sure I've done that, at times, to deal with disappointment. However, I missed out on the 0392 because I hesitated and didn't realize how quickly that they would go. But I didn't then take the time to tell those who did get one that the knife is stupid and ugly.
I did hope that some of those folks who got one but decided that they didn't like it would sell it at a "reasonable" price. But I've only seen one sold for less than $500 here, even though the original price was $375. In one sense, if we don't want people to do that, then we cannot reward that behavior by buying them! But every single one that I saw posted here was purchased at $500 or more. I personally refused to pay more than $450 for the 0392 on the secondary market, which is why I don't have one. If people decide to pay the exorbitant, secondary-market prices, then people are going to post the knives at those prices.
I did happen to get one of the 0392BWBRZ, because I do like the look of it, and because I wanted to at least hold one in hand to decide if it "fits me" or not. We'll see, I suppose. In any case, I do agree that we will start to see these posted for $600+ on this forum this weekend. To me, it doesn't really matter if you intended to keep the knife or not. You're a "flipper" or "scalper" if you ask $600+ for the knife just a few days/weeks after paying $400. Ask a reasonable price for the knife (that covers PP fees, shipping, insurance...and dinner), or be willing to trade it for something else that maybe the other person was able to snag at a good price (to even the exchange and benefit both of you). I will never forget when @poolhustler sold me my 0801USN at a remarkably reasonable price because he knew I would give it a good home and wasn't just looking to flip it.
Hannibal: This is a very interesting observation, & perspective, & very well may be the case. I was so amped, before & during the first release, but unfortunately, due to my working environment, I wasn't able to be on the internet that morning...it was witnessing the aftermath (the mass listings in the sales forum), that was the big turnoff for me, & possibly ignited my negative feelings toward the 0392.
BTW- I actually loved the way the first run looked; but for some reason, I'm just not a fan of the design of this run. On a positive note, I have an extra $900 in the bank because of it!
And, I spent all morning out surfing on this second release, instead of in front of computer, getting frustrated.
Congratulations on the member's who landed one of these. :thumbup:
