The only place any facts about this debacle of a policy can come from is Case itself...and Im not holding my breath for that.
Its apparent from much of the communication I've had around this thread that.
A.nobody actually knows why.
@knifeswapper s response is likely the most accurate...
B.nobody is policing it because other dealers AND the one I'm using are actually still shipping os.
C. It is very easy to get around.
D. Case as a company has all the old timey traditional apple pie goodness of a giant corporate behemoth...it would seem.
Im not an international corporate espionage agent or anything...just a Dad who wants to buy a decent quality practical keepsake for his youngest Sons 16th birthday.
Thanks again to everyone who offered insight and experience.