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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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testpilot
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@stringreen wrote Testpilot....the salesman wanted more money from you...he has his own interest at heart...but that’s why they call them salesmen. I have a Porsche sports car with many items that are very appropriate for the track - none of which I use to get from one place to another. I would probably buy it the same way...I like to know the stuff is there if I should want it.

I guess you can’t see my tongue firmly planted in my cheek :-)
testpilot
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When I went to Mercedes last year to buy a new car, the salesperson convinced me that I needed to purchase the optional panoramic sun roof, the upgraded audio system, upgraded performance motor option, and the parking assist package.

A year later, I don’t use the sun roof as the climate I live in is not warm enough, I only listen to news on the  AM station, my commute to work is in stop and go traffic, and my office has valet parking. So I decided to go on the Mercedes forum and rant how crappy Mercedes is in that they offered too many options and to top it off, they are coming out with an updated model this year!!!  

Mercedes, VPI and all you other manufactures who gives the consumer choice and advances their product line, shame on you.
testpilot
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+1 fsonicsmith.  
testpilot
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Phoenix motor controllers were well reviewed and an excellent product, that's not in dispute.  Whether Phoenix's business model was profitable or not, I am not sure.  If it was a sustainable and profitable venture, why not sell the company than "voluntarily" fold it? 
testpilot
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@vpi the HW-19’s motor replacement can be sourced from Hurst and any competent acrylic manufacture can manufacture an arm board without breaking a sweat.  When a product has been out of production for closing in on 20 years, a manufacture must cut the umbilical cord and the legacy owner must become less dependent and more resourceful.  
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