The odd thing is that I had to wait like everyone else for a black back crank, and it has no red gill plate. So, I'm thinking the bidding starts around $50. :P

Yep, I can't quite put my finger on why more major tackle companies do not post here.

OK I saw this also not sure if others thought the same thing I did. But here goes
This is one of the things wrong with this country. Here is a company that enjoys there profits from selling products to us here in America. But it is all made in some foreign
country by workers making 1% of what an american worker makes. Why because they can make more profit. $$$$$ Why not tax these foreign products so that it would be as cheap or at least more competitive for things to be made in America. That way when it broke or you needed customer service you wouldn't have to talk to some person in India who is trying their hardest to speak good english BUT I CANNOT UNDERSTAND ONE WORD THAT YOU ARE SAYING!!!! For example I have and HB 1197 when I have a problem I talk to someone in Alabamba who speaks very understandable english knows exactly what I am talking about and either fixes my prob on the phone, ships me my part very quickly, or has me ship my HB to them and they fix it for me almost immediately and then quickly ships it back. And I am a very happy customer.
Sorry for the rant
But just saying.
Not knockin SK specifically I actually use some of their stuff.
I think a lot of us would buy stuff from companies that made things here in America.
I mean Americans will do a lot of things but we can't work for twenty-five cents an hour.

I saw this thread today and made me think about checking my purchase last week... I had picked up the fire tiger and sexy Shad 1.5KVD from anglers tackle in hurst.

I looked at them but never inspected them out of the box.. I wish I could post this picture(I can send someone a iPhone pic to post but I have no idea how to). Worst paint job ever! It's totally cracked around the underside of the squarebill almost clear to the eye. I'm returning this p.o.s. and getting a couple of the Rick clunn ones they have on sale for 6 bucks.

AMERICAN MADE crankbaits for less than $5.50 ea and look great!!
Bandit 100,200,300 $4.99 ea.

I have heard it said many times that the ones KVD uses are not the same as the ones on the shelf. They may look the same but they aint. Just what I have seen posted many times.