the way i see it there are currently 5 ways to get a busse knife:
1.) the busse combat way: have it available for a few months in one big run and then discontinue it.
pros: very fair to all who are present cons: if the run isn't repeated soon thereafter or if a new model doesn't directly replace it, then the "old" model will skyrocket in price thus making it harder to obtain older models later on. fix: have more than one run and not 5 years apart.
2.) extravaganza style: special knives and special prices but very limited numbers and a crazy email shootout
pros: fair in that everyone has a shot (theoretically) cons: woe to 56kers, and of course this is SCALPER HEAVEN. these specials do NOT have limits so 1 person could buy all the knives and resell. fix: have limits on how much you can get per order or per blade or something.
3.) company store style: immediately available but usually small numbers. like a small extravaganza every time.
pros: theoretically fair in that we all have a shot to order but... cons: ...SCALPER HEAVEN again. no limits again. fix: have limits. multiple runs too.
4.) scrap yard style: have multiple models available in multiple runs?
pros: everybody gets a shot, now or later. cons: there may be a long wait between runs but not 5 years... fix: no fix for the perfect way to do things
5.) shows: blade or knob creek or whatever
pros: unique show only blades cons: not everybody can attend fix: no fix. if you can't make it, it's your misfortune.
so there you have it. my take on what the best way to do things are: scrapyard style!!!
the best way imo is to preorder the 1st run. that way you know how many to make. make a bunch extra and that surplus can be offered for immediate delivery for people that missed the preorder. once the entire run is finished, start the preorder process again. if not enough people preorder to make a second run, tell them to keep waiting until enough people preorder or to forget it and discontinue the item. as long as people are warned or they know how it works they cannot complain. thoughts?
