I wanted three things from the Crumpler sales; a "miner upset" and a "dry red no 1" and I wanted free shipping (spend over $50). Last night no stock of "miner upset", now now no stock of "dry red no 1". I swear they're just trying to avoid my specific requirements and ruin my Christmas. #FirstWorldProblems
Often the DFOs have a Crumpler store. Might be worth a wander down to one if you live close enough.
Why buy lower quality stock though?
The things I've bought from the Crumpler DFOs have not been lower quality. However, it is something people can checkout for themselves if they go there.
I don't think you understand how DFO's work.
@Diji1: Not all DFO is about second rate stock, some of it is just surplus stock. I agree that some of it is "made for DFO" but certainly not all of it. I have a number of Crumpler bags, bought from their stores and from the DFOs, and I haven't seen discernable differences on the stock I have bough. Also their life time warranty works whichever one you buy from.
ALL because you forgot to wear your tin-foil hat.
happy Crumpled day!