Kip,Your so right,buying a Big Jim isn't just a purchase,Its an experience.Its a complete process,decisions on models,Wood choices,Talking with the little Fella,Waiting and then .....It finally arrives,You've been dreaming it ,hunting it,your mouth is dry and your fingers don't work to get the box open,and..........there she be! The most Purdy you've ever seen!I just sat on my rear and stared,for quite a while,like when I shoot a big deer and admire the Masterpiece.AAAh yes it IS an experience.