NO ChoP!
Old Head
I'd like to add, that my next purchase will probably be through JBroida‎, as his fortay seems to be guiding people through custom orders; he has been getting Kono HD's with stabilized handles, and I will soon be in the market for a 270 suji (have to save first...), I also like the blonde ferrules. And, he as well, has been very respectful and helpful via facebook and forum posts. Everyone has their own niche, and position; thats smart business.
Honestly, compairing CKTG to Walmart is unfair. It says that he is hurting others business. This is not true. CKTG will spark the interest of many newbies, who will in turn join forums, and be turned on to higher end product. Heck, I started out a Mac enthusiast. Now I own a Takeda, Moritaka, Konosuke, Watanabe, Yoshikane.... all because of these forums. Now I drool over the customs, and will someday, for sure, step up to that level.....
Point is, we should embrace competition, it is healthy.
Honestly, compairing CKTG to Walmart is unfair. It says that he is hurting others business. This is not true. CKTG will spark the interest of many newbies, who will in turn join forums, and be turned on to higher end product. Heck, I started out a Mac enthusiast. Now I own a Takeda, Moritaka, Konosuke, Watanabe, Yoshikane.... all because of these forums. Now I drool over the customs, and will someday, for sure, step up to that level.....
Point is, we should embrace competition, it is healthy.