Mule Team - Answers/Info

[TazKristi]

Here is some information about the Mule Team project to answer some questions without someone having to read the gigantic original thread.

The Mule Team will be offered as an item on our site. It will be added to the online catalog very soon. There is no list based upon those who emailed us in response to our initial request. That email was just to gauge interest and determine if there was enough interest to move forward with the program. There was!

If you are a Collector, the Mule Team is included as a new model and the first offering (MT01 in 52100) will be sent to the Dealer that you normally purchase your Collector knives through. Your Dealer will receive a letter explaining the program, its purpose and how we envision it moving forward. We have asked our Dealers to honor the spirit of the program and if they are unable to, we've asked that they return the knife to us so you will be able to purchase your numbered knife through SFO.

If you are a Collector who receives all variants, you will be given the option to sign up for all or none of the future Mule Team variants when you receive the first model (MT01). If you choose to sign up for all variations of the Mule Team, all future models of the Mule Team will be handled directly through SFO. This is to not place a burden on our Dealers and maintain our vision of this program.

If you are not a Collector and would like to purchase a Mule Team knife, you will be able to do so through our site. As originally stated, there will only be a Net Price. This will guarantee that you are able to acquire the models in this program at the most affordable price. We will offer these through our normal distribution chain of Distributors and Dealers in lots of 2 each at the same price. Pricing will vary from one variation to another and will primarily be dependent on the steel used.

If you are not a Collector who chooses to receive all variants of the Mule Team, purchases will be one model at a time with no commitment to future models. You purchase only those that interest you.

Sales are on a first come first served basis. Once the quantity made is sold out, that variation will be gone. We will initially set a maximum allowed of 2 pieces per person/address, but we do reserve the right to change this limit at any time. If you are a collector these 2 pieces are in addition to your collector numbered piece.

Specifics for MT01
Steel - 52100
Price - $39.95

I hope this clears things up. Thank you all for your interest and for your patience. As you can see, we had a lot of details to address with this very unique offering.

Kristi

[tonydahose]

cool...thanks kristi...i am in for one :D .

[Brad S.]

Thanks Kristi I as well am in for 1. Do you know if I can pick it up at the SFO? Or does it have to be shipped?

[foxquads]

Visa waiting!!!LOL!
...Looks like I've been bit!!!
Louis

[Brad S.]

Visa waiting!!!LOL!
...Looks like I've been bit!!!
Louis

Excellent... (evil laugh)... We have another vict...errr member.

[VultureParade]

Does anyone know the blade thickness, blade length/overall length on these yet?

[clovisc]

sounds good... i've got my money waiting!!!! :D

[NoFair]

Hi Kristi

Is it possible for some of us Europeans to have have ours shipped to a friends US address? I usually have several sent at the time to minimize handling fees from customs.

Best

Sverre :)

[TazKristi]

You have the ability when you place an order on our site to specify a shipping address separate from your billing address, so yes, that shouldn't be a problem.

Kristi

[NoFair]

You have the ability when you place an order on our site to specify a shipping address separate from your billing address, so yes, that shouldn't be a problem.

Kristi

Thank you Kristi :D Really looking forward to this one :cool:

Sverre

[Bruceter]

Will we be able to purchase the MT knives through the SFO or do we have to order them through the website?

Bruceter

[TazKristi]

SFO and the website sales are one and the same. So, yes, you can make your purchase in the store.

Kristi

[Slick]

Today I tried to make a purchase from the official web site and the transaction failed. ...I had a page fail and was dumped back to the start with the status of "your cart is empty". I blew off the purchase (why waste more time and effort?).

I have used the Spyderco web site before. If I must use the web site to buy the mule series am I in trouble?

I am not clear on this. Can I buy the mules from NGK or Knife Center? If the real web site does not work will these knives be available from my usual dealers.

[Will V.]

I blew off the purchase (why waste more time and effort?).

Depends on how badly you want the deal. Why don't you just call the SFO toll-free number, and talk to a real person?

800-828-1925

[spyderwa]

I tried the SFO and was told that they were not in yet. Does anyone know when this might happen?

spyderwa

Rare Spyderco Page
http://www.angelfire.com/trek/spyderwa

[araneae]

According to Kristi's post:
" It will be added to the online catalog very soon."

Just a little more patience. I'm sure they 'll straighten out the website, as its been getting some revamping lately.

[The Deacon]

Today I tried to make a purchase from the official web site and the transaction failed. ...I had a page fail and was dumped back to the start with the status of "your cart is empty". I blew off the purchase (why waste more time and effort?).

I have used the Spyderco web site before. If I must use the web site to buy the mule series am I in trouble?

I am not clear on this. Can I buy the mules from NGK or Knife Center? If the real web site does not work will these knives be available from my usual dealers.

You always have the option of using the 800 number to call SFO and place an order. I've had problems with the online shopping cart here (and at NGK for that matter) in the past, but "dial a knife" always worked, at least whenever I remembered the time zone difference. :D

As for the other, from what Kristi wrote, dealers will be allowed to purchase the Mules in units of two, but at the same price "we" pay for them. So, if a dealer chooses to do so, they will either have to respect Spyderco's wishes and sell the Mules at cost, or tack on a "service fee" of some kind. I imagine you would have to ask each dealer if they plan on ordering any, and how they plan on pricing them. I can see there being more incentive for dealers to do this as a courtesy and a service to regular customers than for someone who has never, or only rarely, purchased anything from them in the past.

[Fred Sanford]

This is awesome. I'll be happily ordering one when they are available from the Spyderco website. What an awesome knife at an even better price. :eek:

I am enthused about putting my own set of handles on one of these bad boys. :)

[gac]

My anxiety level ebbs and flows on this. I'm going way over the top by checking multiple times a day.

[catamount]

It is now available for order (I just put mine in :D ).

http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=283