Now THIS is how you market your own signature bass....

[Nocturnal]

They have been turning up on Ebay as a limited edition Cort bass. Most listings have been for less than $500, or 10% of what the meet & greet models would cost.

[Dave W]

They're silly at any price level.

[Basvarken]

They're silly at any price level.

Word!

[OldManC]

The Cort Axe is available in The Netherlands for 444 euro.
That is something different than  5000 dollar...

I read that there would eventually be a more reasonably priced model available. That looks like it might be the one. The pickups are different and maybe some other things (I don't remember the expensive one having the Cort logo on the headstock). Still not something I'd want but if I was in a KISS tribute band I'd be happy about the cheaper price. 

[Deathshead]

$5000 in today's economy seems a bit of a stretch. I remember Spencer's blowing out Punishers at $1200 after the reunion tour. Should've grabbed one then but even that seemed insane to me. Yeah, I'm a KISS fan but I'm not retarded!

I remember them selling on ebay for like $500-$800 too.

[Hornisse]

I'm sure the old Punisher basses that sold at Spencers were made by Cort.  I remember reading an article in Classic Rock Magazine back in '02 where Gene was bragging about being able to build a bass for $200 and sell it for a large profit.