Buffalohump,

I for one have used the secondary market to my advantage more than ones and I am VERY grateful that it exists!

If the wealthy knife knutz didn't buy and hoard some knives for later use as trade bait,sales,or gifts I'd not have couple of models.

Being on the leaner side of wealth there are times like you when I have NO chance of buying a model at release. ALL SCRAP YARD KNIVES sell out. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

I know that, been here a while. Seen it from the start. The SS-4 is a great example. I missed it because I didn't have the gidas. Time moves on and about 7 months later my wife buys one from a forum member at cost! Brand new unused!!

What a coo for us eh? I love that knife and have in ensconced with leather and Python skin out of love and respect of it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Without the kindness of a multiple purchaser I would NEVER own a SS-4! And Lord knows it is on my hip 4 out of 7 days! I love the people who step up and save some for me later!
God bless them ,free enterprise and sell it to me later when I can afford it please!! It works well for me. I hope you can see it serves a purpose Mark.

not everyone price gouges,facts be true few at all ever do! But I do NOT begrudge them a small profit for all their time and cash output! That would be rude on my part! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

Here is hoping you too enjoy a Dog Father Limited Edition in the near future Mark. You sound like you would love it! They are the greatest!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Peace.