I feel for you guys who don't have yours yet. But I wouldn't get too worked up over any that are up for sale already. Unless of course you ordered several with the hopes of marking them up and putting them up on the exchange right away, in which case I would say that you are less upset about not having a knife and more upset about missing a business opportunity. That is not directed at anyone, just a general observation. If your name is in the hat for one, you will get it, patience is absolutely necessary when dealing with a new branch of the Busse Knife Group tree. Dan and Patti have one heck of a logistical mess to deal with along the way and probably have many more things come up as they settle. They could have just as easily dangled the DCDMs in front of us before the move and not offered them until they were completely settled. How crazy would that have made us? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Sketchbag, you have a legitimate gripe, but don't be surprised if some of these guys are defensive on behalf of Dan and Patti. When I first started collecting Busse Combat knives, a 4-6 week wait would have been more than welcome, heck for some of them a 4 month wait would have been welcome. I can only imagine how much lag time there will be as they get settled in OH.

In the future I would suggest not paying with paypal as it seems to drag your funds out right away. I know that the funds are there and you want to use them. I got one of their debit cards attached to my account, I can pay using my paypal balance even at places on the net who don't take paypal. The seller puts a hold on your funds, so they are essentially unavailable for use, but they are still yours until the charge is completed.

Again I caution patience and cool heads. If you get easily worked up and expect instant gratification (thanks to our modern society), then buying a Busse of any kind may not be a good idea for you. All will work out and for those who have dropped between the cracks, I am more than sure Dan and Patti will compensate you for the trouble, I have never dealt with a more conscientious group as I have found in the Busse clan.