I've deleted the messages I exchanged with another JYD that contained exact times, but from memory I recall that he got in about three minutes of the S5LE hitting the shelves. I got in 32 seconds after #1 (I was already logged in and had verified my profile info while waiting for the GO; all I had to do was put in cart, select profile and enter my CC# -- I don't know how they got in so fast). Renee [and Dan, of course] was kind enough to allow me to request both my number and his. The "natural order" S5LEs I received were 15, 16, and 17. My JYD# is (of course) 60, and the one I received in exchange for his JYD# was 153.

So, within 32 seconds, exclusive of JYD# requests, the count was at least at 17, and in just over 3 minutes, it had reached 153. A LOT of folks were F5-ing for the S5LE release, and low numbers went very fast. I've got my JYD# in the MPLE, BDLE, and S5LE; I missed getting it in the Muk and SoD LE -- that's just the way it is.

I posted before the S5 LE release that it's a mistake to get too wrapped up in the JYD# thing, that will almost inevitably lead to disappointment. I think I read a MM post that he didn't receive his JYD#, but planned to enjoy the S5LE regardless -- that's the attitude you should strive for. When I found out that I couldn't get the SoD LE in my JYD#, I considered canceling it from my order, and I still think of that knife as being the one that broke up "my set" rather than as a fine knife to take pride in owning. Your knife should be much more important than the number; I speak from experience that you'll be happier if you can consider getting your JYD# LE as a minor bonus rather than a significant goal. That's not to say that you shouldn't try for it when you order or trade for it if you can, but you shouldn't let not having your JYD# detract from enjoying a great knife.