Reconseed, I disagree with your assessment that "something is going on" here. We were told that this was a "small run". With the YKCG selling out in 53 minutes it made since that some of us (myself included) that wanted this knife wouldn't get one.
As far as the yard having nothing to offer.....I joined the yard 10/05/2007. At that time the Yardhook was available. since then we have seen the Mod7, the DFLE, the DMLE, the YKCG and this small amount of DFCG. That averages one knife every thirty days. Looks like there has been a lot offered to me.
I agree with you on the after market. I set price points to buy a knife on the after market (original cost + shipping original buyer + shipping to me). That's why I've only purchased one. Most of them are selling above my price point.
Just wait. I'm sure you'll have a "sack full" of scrap yard knives by the end of the year.