If you have never been to one of the in-person sales, you probably think the whole thing is just about getting stuff at deep discounts. It isn't. That is just a bonus gift, almost incidental. The online sale left out all of the parts that make the sale worth going to and kept the few things that detract from it.
This has popped into my head a few times now..
I do RC rock crawling and the only time through out the year, I ever get to meet or see the ppl I interact with on the forums(much like this forum), is during a competition.
Guys drive 18hrs to Alabama (13hrs for me) or fly to MD(4hr drive for me) to get together and hang out. Just to play with toys trucks.
No money to win, No toy trucks to win, Etc.. Nothing but the laughs and time spent on the rocks!
Cost is solely on the person attending. Food, hotels, parts, comp fee's, etc...
I've been to Las Vegas, Ohio, Maine, Alabama, MD, RI, CT, etc, etc, etc.. Spaced out over the years.. Just as a hobby and to see the guys, a few times a year.
Worth Every penny!
Flying to CO to do an in person, 2nds sale, would be no different and a much looked forward to, event!
A Bonus to the hobby of knife's!
So if you don't have a hobby.. Car shows, tractor show's, auto X, 4x4 events, dirt bikes, etc.. Then you'll Never understand!
Those of you that do.. You should understand the idea of the Event.. It's not for everyone.. Not Spyderco's fault if you miss out!
They enjoy the ppl that come and, the ppl that can make it, is why they do it!
Have a Grateful attitude, we got to be part of it, at all..