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cudgee wrote: ↑Wed Dec 25, 2024 5:33 pmCan't say what i'd like to
I did and was told that it isn’t my money and not my knife and that I should rethink my approach to someone else's business. I politely said thank you. My only beef is for flippers to wait to sell on the secondary market once the primary market is sold out (which it currently isn’t).
Looks like 3 have already sold in AAPK stores
You're a good man, better than me, that is why i am saying nothing.
cudgee wrote: ↑Wed Dec 25, 2024 5:33 pmCan't say what i'd like to
I did and was told that it isn’t my money and not my knife and that I should rethink my approach to someone else's business. I politely said thank you. My only beef is for flippers to wait to sell on the secondary market once the primary market is sold out (which it currently isn’t).
Looks like 3 have already sold in AAPK stores
Tom, I've noticed an influx of sellers who didn't come for the forum nor seem to have an interest in AAPK but only as a platform to sell their knives, especially with ebay's view of switch blades. I am a little more inquisitive of the sellers I buy from now. The positive side is increased capital for Bryan to use for improvements to the site. Like the ole cow, you eat the grass and spit out the cockle burs. Thanks again for all you do around here and for caring.
doglegg wrote: ↑Thu Dec 26, 2024 2:48 pmsellers who didn't come for the forum nor seem to have an interest in AAPK but only as a platform to sell their knives..............
You know Floyd, I'm good with that and recognize that many that bought this years club knife are NOT active forum members and may or may not have an AAPK Store. And like most clubs or fraternal organizations today, only 5-10% of the members participate and make contributions to the betterment of the community, I'm even good with that. At the end of the day I tell myself that we all have at least one DNA strand that binds us together; a love for knives. Some, like you and I, have found multiple common strands of DNA and we enjoy a much richer friendship. My great hope is that everyone on this forum for whatever reason makes a meaningful connection that is important in their life.
Tom
AAPK Administrator
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Give boldly. Leave the rest to God.
Thank you so much Tom and Brian and everyone involved.
Mine has arrived and is quite nice for my first pocket knife purchase.
I am quite sure “LK” would approve.
Steve. LKSKNIVES
Absolutely one of the nicest knives I’ve had the pleasure of handling and owning. So much so ordered another !
Thank you all involved. Tom you are the man !
I received mine today.
I stand corrected on the wood handles not being grand enough for the 20th Anniversary knife.
The kingwood is stunning in person.
GREAT JOB TOM!
David
"Glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife" Meat Loaf
edge213 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 27, 2024 2:16 amI stand corrected on the wood handles not being grand enough for the 20th Anniversary knife.
The kingwood is stunning in person
it’s my pleasure David. Kingwood has a Janka hardness of 3,340 pounds-force (lbf) making it one of the top ten hardest woods on Earth. We have a few headed to some very dry places in the Southwest US so I’m curious to see how it will fare over time in those conditions
Tom
AAPK Administrator
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Give boldly. Leave the rest to God.
royal0014 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 25, 2024 10:23 amwell, well, well .... already one marked up and for sale in an AAPK Store $$
I’m not sure why Chris I still have knives available to sell at the original offering price of $125 plus $10.40 shipping while they last
Well Tom, if you still have any left it might be time to double the price and list them on eBay.
Why should the flippers get all the profits?
Of course I’m only joking…but I don’t much care for flippers taking advantage of the AAPK club knife like that. IMO, it’s disrespectful to the site and the members and runs counter to the established ethos of community we endeavor to maintain.
That seller is always trying to gouge top dollar out of flips and GEC releases. Doesn't surprise anyone who has watched their listing's over the years and seen the asking prices. Sad. Would be nice to see members get them who will appreciate and cherish these knives instead of those who try to just get max profit out of this labor of love from Bryan and Tom and the others who are doing us a service and favor. This is classlessly making as much money as possible on the backs of the staff and their hard work put in for free out of the goodness of their heart. Let's all boycott Heritage Blades in the future. If they had any decency at all they would split the profit or give it all back to AAPK staff who brought us the knives for a reasonable cost. Shameless, classless, disgusting. They should be put on a list and not allowed to get next years knife.
"It's what people know about themselves inside that makes them afraid." -No Name, High Plains Drifter
QTCut5 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 27, 2024 6:09 am…..it’s disrespectful to the site and the members and runs counter to the established ethos of community we endeavor to maintain.
I agree with you 100% Q
Ivoryman wrote: ↑Fri Dec 27, 2024 6:50 am……making as much money as possible on the backs of the staff and their hard work put in for free out of the goodness of their heart
I agree with you 100% Iman
Tom
AAPK Administrator
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Give boldly. Leave the rest to God.
This beauty arrive just before Christmas, a perfect present. The 93 is such a great pattern and the Kingwood looks fantastic. Thanks Tom, Brian, and all involved at AAPK for making this happen.
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