This could be a new trend that Harbour Lights is going to do in the future. I am not sure.
I have collected Dept. 56 for many years and they did the same thing. They came out with black vans and other Christmas pieces that had names of different dealers on them. I think there was 18 or 19 different black vans. They had to be ordered from each dealer that had their names on them. They have not done much in the past couple of years on this trend as Dept 56 has slowed down quiet a bit. I have put Dept. 56 on the backburner.
I agree with John and I dont think this will alter purchases of Harbour Lights from your regular dealer by collectors.
Just my thoughts on this subject.
Keep the Flame
Hal