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Originally Posted by flatbutt
What makes them so desirable?
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Some "niche" markets are made just by how difficult it is to get an item. Functionally, this knife can't really be that much better than a similar one made by Buck. But Vash wants one in part because so few have them. From the pic, I can guess it's a well crafted knife.
In the pool world, there are cues like that...Southwest comes to mind. They are a well made cue that plays well...and you can indeed order one directly from Southwest. The waiting period? 10 to 13 years... OR you can buy one from a flipper at double the price Southwest would charge. Flipper prices around $3,500 to $4,500 depending on woods used, number of inlays & veneers, etc.
https://therefinedcueist.wordpress.com/2017/02/13/cue-review-southwest-cues/
In other words, supply and demand...
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Last edited by pwd72s; 05-25-2018 at 09:20 PM..
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