My thoughts on the idea of a Brass BB as a flipper-fighting feature are all over the map, but suffice it to say I follow the logic and overall think it's a good thing.
Of course some of these will get flipped, too, but with any luck it will give those with both disposable income and desperation a chance to get an even more "exclusive" mod while still feeding the hand that ... feeds ... them. I think ... and with a bit more luck it will make potential flipees think twice before dropping the same dosh on a flipped BB Standard.
If nothing else, when added to the already in-place efforts to limit sales-over-time to individuals and blacklist known flippers, it's yet another prong in what I consider to be the most comprehensive effort by any mod-maker to try to get their wares into the hands of meat-and-potatoes Joe and Jane Vaper in the face of the production limitations inherent in maintaining total control of manufacturing (and thus quality control). The ONLY real concern, I think, is what effect the production time for these units has on on production volume of the BB Standard, and on DD's free time. As much as I know how much DD loves this stuff, burn-out happens ... And momma always said, "Happy Maker, Happy Vaper."
(Well, maybe that wasn't really momma, but still. . . .)
That said, being a retired Sailor, the thought of being able to get a BB in Naval Brass is truly inspiring ... And frustrating.
I could not possibly justify the cost.
And of course, right now they've got the
wrong dolphins engraved in 'em.
Now, make one that has Submarine Warfare insignia (a.k.a. "Dolphins") engraved either inside or out:
... And I'd seriously have to consider which organ goes on the black market.
