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What direction is VPI headed?

First let me state that I own a VPI Prime w/perifial ring, SDS, and a couple extra arm wands so I have invested some $ overall, this being my third VPI table, with that said I am a happy VPI customer but here recently have taken a few notes on their constantly coming up with the next iteration of what ever is moving well and I do believe the Prime is one of those. When they came out with the Prime Signature it was hard not to sell and replace with it but I didn't now the Prime Signature Rosewood is gorgeous but at $6,800.00, now when you get to that cost level I started looking used and have seen the prices dropping ridiculously low on a couple of HRX setups with all the extras for  a lot less than that and they still aren't moving. I know there are those that speak of VPIs marketing from time to time but what is going on.
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jmcgrogan2
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Simple - Planned Obsolescence.
"If the consumer does not purchase, the economy is not going to grow."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNnCEz3J4NI


I'm on my 4th VPI table in the past 17 years, with a Basis table in the middle.
VPI knows how to market and sell to the consumer.
It's just that simple.

Cheers,
John
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jmcgrogan2
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If I listen to Inna

Don't make the mistake of listening to inna.
You can't take him anymore seriously than ebm.
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jmcgrogan2
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I'm pretty happy with my Prime, and I've had no issues at all with the 3D arm, it's great!
That said, I can't imagine moving to a Prime Signature, as I prefer the feet better on the stock Prime, as well as the wiring. I've tried the Nordost wiring on other arms, and I'm not a fan.

If I ever decide to make another move, it would be for an Avenger.
I'd like to play with multiple arms, and I don't have the real estate for a HRX.
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