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sal wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 14, 2021 1:14 pm

Mushroom wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 12, 2021 2:42 pm

This is sold out already??? :confused: :confused: :confused:

This is starting to get a bit out of control. I just don't know how much longer I can believe the "we didn't know what the demand would be" excuse... Must have been a really small run.

Hi Nick,

Do you think that I am lying, or that I'm wrong?

sal

Hi Sal, I do not think you are lying or wrong. I apologize if I came off that way.

With regards to the high demand of Mule Team 28, I understand not being able to foresee that MT28 would sell out in under an hour, especially when compared to past runs of the Mule Team. Some of which took years to sell out. In general, I understand how the Mule Team is difficult to predict demand, especially when considering the number of different factors involved for each model.

Hi Nick, No apology necessary. I was just ribbing you. You've been here long enough that I think I understand your core values.

On the issues,, we'll get it sorted and we appreciate all of the support and suggestions.

sal

I think I am an example of the problem. (Offering this as a self conducted interview):

Spyderco: Are you a fan of the Mule concept?
Bolster: Oh, yes, absolutely, huge fan of the Mules.
S: How many do you own?
B: Uh, one, currently, a CTS-XHP. With a SPY27 in the mail.
S: And being a huge fan, how is it that you’ve just now bought your second Mule, years after the first?
B: Well, Mules used to always be readily available, so I knew I could buy another at any time. Then, when I decided I wanted a second, they were unavailable. So I really really really wanted another Mule, and I'm a little miffed I had to wait.
S: I see. And what is it that you want in a Mule?
B: Easy. The absolute best steel, at an absolute bargain price, and available whenever I want one.
S: Ah. I see. Just curious, have you ever been an entrepreneur?
B: A who what now?
S: An entrepreneur. You run your own business, you take financial risks, you have to balance the books, you have to keep the customers happy.
B: Ah, no. I’m not an empratateur. But I am an American, and I want what I want, when I want it, at the cheapest possible price, or slightly less. I can always buy a nice Chinese 3Cr13 on eBay for $12.95 so you gotta keep your prices low if you want my business.
S: Thank you much for your insights, Bolster. Have a nice day.

edited - hah posted my whole long rant here instead of the "mule team quantity discussion" thread that I meant to post in.. hahah wow, sometimes I just straight up lose my grasp on how the internet works :p ..

feel free to view my thoughts on MT28 availability over in the correct thread haha! :D

sal wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 14, 2021 2:52 pm

Hi Hereiamu1,

It would be my hope that we fa a Mule Team into the hands of everyone that wanted one. We have a discussion going on another thread as to possible CQI's to the process.

sal

Thanks Sal, I am following that thread also. Somehow I missed seeing the release date for the MT28P.

there arriving!

It's already started. This makes me sick. Dude probably thinks he's a good person for donating 10% of his profits to charity after marking the knife up over 200% above msrp. So not in the spirit of the Mule Team.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/114683644151

fixall wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 16, 2021 4:24 pm

It's already started. This makes me sick. Dude probably thinks he's a good person for donating 10% of his profits to charity after marking the knife up over 200% above msrp. So not in the spirit of the Mule Team.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/114683644151

Agreed, it is annoying to see. Though to be fair, it’s an auction. So the people bidding the price up only have themselves to blame. There are 6 more mules in the pipeline already and it sounds like there are talks of making the SPY27 Mule a standard model. If you want one, just wait..

Wright.88 wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 16, 2021 4:51 pm

fixall wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 16, 2021 4:24 pm

It's already started. This makes me sick. Dude probably thinks he's a good person for donating 10% of his profits to charity after marking the knife up over 200% above msrp. So not in the spirit of the Mule Team.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/114683644151

Agreed, it is annoying to see. Though to be fair, it’s an auction. So the people bidding the price up only have themselves to blame. There are 6 more mules in the pipeline already and it sounds like there are talks of making the SPY27 Mule a standard model. If you want one, just wait..

Fair point, although he did set the starting price at twice MSRP and purchased 2 with the sole intention of selling one (according to the seller himself). He even made it sound like he was doing enthusiasts a favor by purchasing two so he could scalp one to a person who missed out, lol. There is another SPY27 Mule on there with a Buy Out price of $225. Just bums me out. :/

Hopefully increased production (or whatever is decided by Spyderco to handle the situation) will help resolve the issue soon.

Did everyone get a shipping notice that ordered?

legOFwhat? wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:42 am

Did everyone get a shipping notice that ordered?

Yes I received a shipping notice in a separate email from UPS. Mine shipped Friday and I received it yesterday.

Yeah, it is about to arrive in Germany, I think.

legOFwhat? wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:42 am

Did everyone get a shipping notice that ordered?

I got my shipping notice on Friday, only a few hours after placing the order. If you haven't gotten a notice yet, I'd reach out to the SFO and see what's what.

Tracking originally put my package here today.. then thursday.. now UPS has the status as "weather may cause delay," with no delivery estimate. Haha here's hoping my Mule isn't lost in a snowbank someplace..

DSH007 wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 17, 2021 11:13 am

legOFwhat? wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:42 am

Did everyone get a shipping notice that ordered?

I got my shipping notice on Friday, only a few hours after placing the order. If you haven't gotten a notice yet, I'd reach out to the SFO and see what's what.

Tracking originally put my package here today.. then thursday.. now UPS has the status as "weather may cause delay," with no delivery estimate. Haha here's hoping my Mule isn't lost in a snowbank someplace..

I had to update my profile at SFO, info was sent to old email address, so all is good here. I'm hoping your Mule makes it safe and sound :)

Already being cleared by German customs... most curious how long it will take them to do it, and notify me. I've had imports where this was by far the longest part of the process.... :o

I'm excited to try this out! My only example of SPY27, and also my only stainless Mule. Will post with updates after I've used it for awhile.



Also, I should have expected it, but I was surprised to see that this was made in Golden, and not Taichung.

legOFwhat? wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:13 am

DSH007 wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 17, 2021 11:13 am

legOFwhat? wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:42 am

Did everyone get a shipping notice that ordered?

I got my shipping notice on Friday, only a few hours after placing the order. If you haven't gotten a notice yet, I'd reach out to the SFO and see what's what.

Tracking originally put my package here today.. then thursday.. now UPS has the status as "weather may cause delay," with no delivery estimate. Haha here's hoping my Mule isn't lost in a snowbank someplace..

I had to update my profile at SFO, info was sent to old email address, so all is good here. I'm hoping your Mule makes it safe and sound :)

Glad all is well with your order Larry!

Mine is still showing a "weather delay." I'm sure it will turn up eventually!

Capt'n Boatsalot wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 18, 2021 12:03 pm

I'm excited to try this out! My only example of SPY27, and also my only stainless Mule. Will post with updates after I've used it for awhile.



Also, I should have expected it, but I was surprised to see that this was made in Golden, and not Taichung.

I went with the boltaron sheath for my MT28, but I'm really digging the look of those leather ones in in-person pictures.. I may have to pick one up at some point :)

DSH007 wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 18, 2021 12:53 pm

I went with the boltaron sheath for my MT28, but I'm really digging the look of those leather ones in in-person pictures.. I may have to pick one up at some point :)

I've got a boltaron sheath from SheathPro is very similar, or possibly the same as the ones direct from Spyderco. I've also got a pair of kydex sheaths I made myself which are very functional (I use them for IWB carry) although not nearly as pretty. I think you'll like the boltaron - very well made and fits perfectly (assuming its similar/same as my SheathPro model).

I like to use the leather sheaths when I'm out hiking/camping as they tend to feel less tactical and to me feel better in the environment. The kydex/boltaron sheaths are my preference for use around the house (when I can figure out a reason to justify carrying a fixed blade). For my favorite fixed blade knives, I eventually end up with both a kydex and a leather sheath option - Mules, South Fork, BK16.

Yay! Threw on some old scales just to play around and hopefully, in the next few weeks, I can get to work on the next set.