If they are to be sold at what Mr Yoke thinks is a fair price (however that is examined) then the only real question is whether to try to restrict them to people who are not simply looking to make a quick buck. Good luck with that.
If they are going to go only to the "people who know people", well, cliques will be cliques I guess, and as far as I am concerned this would simply confirm a long held understanding about how people in "elite" clubs behave anyway. Certainly I've seen very little to suggest otherwise in my life.
As for the $1 per nib thing, Leonardt Principals are already sold at twice that per nib at reputable outlets.
For myself, if I could find a single gross of vintage 404s at a non-mortgage sized price I wouldn't even look for anything else. This has nothing to with the distraction of vintage nibs, as I have actually tried one of these and I really liked it.
Of course I would still have to get an oblique holder to use them in. One problem at a time.
Irrespective of what Mr Yoke does with his nibs, I hold no hope whatsoever in finding that single box of 404s. If someone here were to offer one at a reasonable price... well, it's a pity I'm not a gambling man I guess.
Hey, there's an idea. If I buy one of your holders, Chris, would you sell me a box of 404s for a fair price as part of the package?