You have a point there. But also, #shamanmaniaTkoK83Spy wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2020 9:21 pmThat would be very nice! But...I wonder if they would hesitate, since for some crazy reason that version of the Manix took a long time to sell out. They even ran a few price drops on that Manix exclusive.Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2020 6:44 pmSorry to go off topic but a Knifeworks exclusive Shaman DLC 52100 with grey g10 would be absolutely amazing
BHQ Shaman Exclusive DLC/M4
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Spydergirl88
3 Nats, 1 Chap, 1 Sham, 1 Urb
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Thanks! The scales on the Cruwear Manix2 was my own spin on a CruCarta that I actually did before all the cool kids did, they have awesome textureJuPaul wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2020 9:15 pmLove the scales on that cruwear manix! Also, what grip tape did you use on the shaman?JMM wrote: ↑Thu Feb 06, 2020 8:08 pmIndeed, I took my Manix2 M4 DLC from BHQ and slapped black scales on it and it's perfect for me (and my 4V Para3 and new DLC Cruwear Shaman)
I also replaced the black ball-bearing cage the Cruwear Manix came with for the clear one I had in my old 154cm Manix2, made it look way better...
The Grip tape is from Dragon Grips, they have quite a few colours, and I really like them -- I have their clear ones as well, but they didn't look right on the Rosewood IMO...
Cheers,
John
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After tax, this knife will around $250. That could actually be a good thing, granted it's a lot of money. At that price, I'd LIKE TO THINK that the flippers may not try to jump all over this one because they have to know after fees and shipping, chances are unlikely that they will be able to make a substantial profit. Would people really be willing to spend $300+ on this knife??
This COULD result in this knife sitting around at least a full day and allowing users/collectors to get theirs at the retail price!
Hopefully this turns out to be true and isn't wishful thinking.
This COULD result in this knife sitting around at least a full day and allowing users/collectors to get theirs at the retail price!
Hopefully this turns out to be true and isn't wishful thinking.
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
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I received an email from BHQ stating that they are ordering a much larger quantity than the last Shaman exclusive as well as working to have their website block bots.... Interesting indeed...
[Edit:] The email was a reply to my question regarding quantity/availability of next weeks drop.
[Edit:] The email was a reply to my question regarding quantity/availability of next weeks drop.
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JMM wrote: ↑Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:29 pmI received an email from BHQ stating that they are ordering a much larger quantity than the last Shaman exclusive as well as working to have their website block bots.... Interesting indeed...
[Edit:] The email was a reply to my question regarding quantity/availability of next weeks drop.
I don't plan on trying to buy one but that is really great news!
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Bots ordering sprints and exclusives is next level. That's insane.
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It's been that way for a while. Sounds like BladeHQ is taking steps to combat it, I guess we'll see if they are successfuljimmyjohnjohn wrote: ↑Fri Feb 07, 2020 4:07 pmBots ordering sprints and exclusives is next level. That's insane.
Spydergirl88
3 Nats, 1 Chap, 1 Sham, 1 Urb
3 Nats, 1 Chap, 1 Sham, 1 Urb
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Doesn't a lottery nullify bots???
I like the lottery concept; seems fairest.
Lottery open for x number of days before drawing winners ... everyone can get their entry submitted, doesn't matter what time it is, where you are in the world, what you're work schedule is, or if technology is functioning or not (which it frequently isn't) ... so, easy peasy!!! (Side note: We are becoming the Borg, if you watch Star Trek Next Gen you will know what I am talking about and what we become when our technology fails and we have to function as individuals without it ... really doesn't have anything to do with the lottery but a staggering concept that will inevitably become our reality ).
Set a limit of one entry per name/or address/or credit card number ... if any of these are duplicated with an entry then the entry is nullified.
OK, I understand some people have multiple credit cards, relatives, or aliases. So, let's take a look at this:
Statistically speaking one entry or three entries is not going to increase your odds of winning!!!! But, that can't be soooo....
Let's assume 1000 entries and 300 knives available ... 300/1000 = .30 or 30% of entrants will be winners.
Now, worst case scenario is you have one or three entries at the start of the drawing: 1/1000 = .001 chance of winning, which is less than 1%; you have 3 entries 3/1000 = .003 chance of winning, which is less than 1%.
Now, best case scenario, 299 entries have been drawn and you were not one of them. There are now 701 entries left and one last knife (oooohhh pick me, pick me you prey): you have one entry 1/701 = .001 chance of winning, which is less than 1%; you have three entries 3/701 = .004 chance of winning, which is less than 1%.
I'm certain some don't like this approach, but again seems fairest to me... you??? :spyder:
CG
I like the lottery concept; seems fairest.
Lottery open for x number of days before drawing winners ... everyone can get their entry submitted, doesn't matter what time it is, where you are in the world, what you're work schedule is, or if technology is functioning or not (which it frequently isn't) ... so, easy peasy!!! (Side note: We are becoming the Borg, if you watch Star Trek Next Gen you will know what I am talking about and what we become when our technology fails and we have to function as individuals without it ... really doesn't have anything to do with the lottery but a staggering concept that will inevitably become our reality ).
Set a limit of one entry per name/or address/or credit card number ... if any of these are duplicated with an entry then the entry is nullified.
OK, I understand some people have multiple credit cards, relatives, or aliases. So, let's take a look at this:
Statistically speaking one entry or three entries is not going to increase your odds of winning!!!! But, that can't be soooo....
Let's assume 1000 entries and 300 knives available ... 300/1000 = .30 or 30% of entrants will be winners.
Now, worst case scenario is you have one or three entries at the start of the drawing: 1/1000 = .001 chance of winning, which is less than 1%; you have 3 entries 3/1000 = .003 chance of winning, which is less than 1%.
Now, best case scenario, 299 entries have been drawn and you were not one of them. There are now 701 entries left and one last knife (oooohhh pick me, pick me you prey): you have one entry 1/701 = .001 chance of winning, which is less than 1%; you have three entries 3/701 = .004 chance of winning, which is less than 1%.
I'm certain some don't like this approach, but again seems fairest to me... you??? :spyder:
CG
So many knives - so little funds!!!
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I would be vehemently against a lottery system for sprints and exclusives.
First come first serve has always been plenty fair until the implementation of bots began.
First come first serve has always been plenty fair until the implementation of bots began.
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Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 07, 2020 4:18 pmIt's been that way for a while. Sounds like BladeHQ is taking steps to combat it, I guess we'll see if they are successful
I'm just getting back into collecting after being out of the game for a few years. I feel like I woke up in a new century and things are completely different. I don't want to tell BladeHQ and other folks how to run their business, but I think a few captcha challenges and maybe some IP range bans would handle most of the bots.
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I'm planning to have a go at procuring one tomorrow morning... Anyone else going to as well? Any predictions on how long they'll last or how well their site will respond?
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BHQ is built for these drops, their servers will have no problem. A supposed larger run, them now applying tax ($25 or so in addition to retail price on this one) I think it may take a few hours. This one doesn't strike me as a flippers dream, and I hope everyone here that wants one is able to get one!
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
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jimmyjohnjohn wrote: ↑Fri Feb 07, 2020 8:36 pmSpydergirl88 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 07, 2020 4:18 pmIt's been that way for a while. Sounds like BladeHQ is taking steps to combat it, I guess we'll see if they are successful
I'm just getting back into collecting after being out of the game for a few years. I feel like I woke up in a new century and things are completely different. I don't want to tell BladeHQ and other folks how to run their business, but I think a few captcha challenges and maybe some IP range bans would handle most of the bots.
+1!! Totally agree.
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They are already making their way to ebay . . .
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Spyderco-M4-DL ... SwwfFeQh6-
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Spyderco-M4-DL ... SwwfFeQh6-
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Got my order in!
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I was able to snagged one up
ETA after ten mins still in stock obviously they knew these would sell and ordered a good amount
ETA after ten mins still in stock obviously they knew these would sell and ordered a good amount
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NOT sold out after 2 minutes! Good work BHQ!
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Ordered, no crashing, no problems, was actually able to get one.