i do not see any reason to buy the new innovation ,when the old , AA400 for instance ,shoots just as accurately.My perspective as a (grumpy) old guy...
Be it airguns or computers or whatever, if the product does what I need it to then it's not obsolete.
If a new product is released that gives new or improved functionality THAT I REQUIRE (and can afford and justify) then upgrading or purchasing will be budgeted.
I feel that impulse buying, buying to keep up with my peers or buying "just because it's new" are poor reasons for spending money. Marketing hype has little effect on me, new technology is something else though.
Buying for bragging rights to impress your friends is OK if you can afford it and that's important to you.
Importantly (to me now), is that there's nothing wrong with buying something I don't need just because I want the item. If it gives me pleasure to own and use something then it's added to the budget list for acquisition. No regrets, no remorse.
I was never a "first adopter", always waiting for revision 2. That's changed, at my age waiting for the next release may be a lost opportunity to enjoy some new and improved.
My wife convinced me to get the Panthera when it first came out, now there's the King (which is more to my preference). I don't regret not waiting, shooting the Panthera has been a hoot. Can't justify getting a King... I might get one for no reason other than I like the way it looks
No, I'm not "rich". My attitude towards indulging myself is based on a lifetime of (out of necessity) being frugal and having to do without. Retired now, kids are gone, no mortgage or loans and income exceeds expenses. I've got a couple of years left and am going to enjoy them... they can sell my toys in the estate sale.
As one who is happily retired, I sincerely hope that everyone is as fortunate as I have been.
On another note...
The improvements (accuracy, power, range) we have seen in recent years are amazing and kudos to the companies that are investing into the new technology. I support innovation.
I have commented that the Air Arms S510 is essentially a dressed up version of the a basic 400 that I looked at years ago. IMHO, there's nothing wrong with tried and true designs. I recently purchased a S510 XS and I'm very pleased with it. I just wish that as a major airgun manufacturer that AA would show more innovation.
Anyways, enough rambling. I'm off to do some shooting!
Cheers!
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