The secondary market is a necessary evil in a free market. I have gotten to like it because I can buy a knife and even if it is 80$ more than retail I can still get 100% of my cash back. However when I buy most anything else in the world including most knives ,if I want to sell if even a few days after I am lucky to get half. I look at the secondary market price as the 'real" price and the rare release as a special treat and a great time to buy trade fodder. Also you can "play the market" if you know it well.