True, but what ya going to do. If you want it, you got's to pay. I would figure e-bay would be the cheapest if in an auction, maybe. I love the Busse knives, but many and I mean many are way out of my range to buy. Sometime in the near future I plan on buying some in the $350 range. I guess I could sell most of my knives, buy a FBM or FFBM and say the hell with it, I'm satisfied, but you know that ain't happening. What would I have to talk about on this forum then, lol I've meet alot of nice people on the exchanged that held on to the knives I wanted for over a week with no problems, then when the money arrived I just got them at that time. At first I would not think anyone would do this, but just about everyone of them did, one did not and I missed by a few hours to let him know I was interested in one he had for sale. I was going to buy it that day. You could also look at it this way, if you decide to sell it, you most likely will make a profit.