And my point is - you don't have to go to shows to get show prices. I have had a proxy lined up for every single show I wanted a proxy for, and was able to score quite a few knives due to those folks helping me out, just as others were able to score quite a few knives due to me helping them out. Shows are big business for the Busse clan, and it's well known that there are deals to be had at them. If you don't plan ahead enough to get a chance at show pieces without booking plane tickets, that's on you <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />