Is the fx impact the worst investment and resale values?

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If you haven't noticed the secondary market has gone to sht because the economy has gone to sht over the last 4 years. This goes for EVERYTHING not just the airgun you've decided to cry about. Watches, knives, flashlights, RC's, electronics, cars, bikes, bows, buggies, cameras, mowers, you name it. The only time you'll get close to 70% of the retail value is if you have a BNIB or LNIB version of the newest model or a very rare model. Otherwise you're looking at -50% of the original retail value. That's the sad truth.
 
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Hunter25 said:
People want the newer gun upgrades. Take other gun that have newer version's out,the older versions loss resale value if the newer version is better. It's all about what people want. The quick tune system is a success, so people don't want the older guns without it. M3s are holding value,but add ons,nobody wants to pay for. Same way with cars,people will pay for the newer stuff,older stuff losses value.
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Agree, it’s about the latest & greatest. My personal chronology, 60’s and on,…..Benjamin pump, Sheridan w scope, crosman pistol(s)………..80’s, 90’s, Diana 48 in .22, beeman r-9. , Mrod .22, Prod, ……Anschutz 8002, ( club shooting), SS CONDOR.25…..FX Royale 400, Crown .22. FX Wildcat .25 , Daystate Wolverine 2 .177, RAW 1000x .22……all shoot better than I do , one hole at 25-40 yds. Been looking at a DAYSTATE Renegade😏😁
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Airgunnnner said:
If you haven't noticed the secondary market has gone to sht because the economy has gone to sht over the last 4 years. This goes for EVERYTHING not just the airgun you've decided to cry about. Watches, knives, flashlights, RC's, electronics, cars, bikes, bows, buggies, cameras, mowers, you name it. The only time you'll get close to 70% of the retail value is if you have a BNIB or LNIB version of the newest model or a very rare model. Otherwise you're looking at -50% of the original retail value. That's the sad truth.
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I don't follow other items such as rc, bikes, ect so idk what the resale value of those are. So topic is on the fx impact cause looking at the classified folks having hard time selling them at 50% off retail price. That is just sad. Buying a new gun at $2199 and can't even sell it at $1000 when you want to resale it. Smh. My worried if what will happen 5 years from now when fx makes the m6 and m7. The mk2 and m3 will be worth $300 used lmao. Freaking sad
 
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I don't follow other items such as rc, bikes, ect so idk what the resale value of those are. So topic is on the fx impact cause looking at the classified folks having hard time selling them at 50% off retail price. That is just sad. Buying a new gun at $2199 and can't even sell it at $1000 when you want to resale it. Smh. My worried if what will happen 5 years from now when fx makes the m6 and m7. The mk2 and m3 will be worth $300 used lmao. Freaking sad
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You drive a car right? The automotive industry is now selling the 2025 models. Which means if you buy a brand new 2024 model you're going to get a huge discount. What do you think happens to the value of your 2024 vehicle in 1 years time 2 years time 3 years time? Everyone can see that you lack basic understanding of economics and supply vs demand. Your rant is pointless.
 
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Airgunnnner said:
You drive a car right? The automotive industry is now selling the 2025 models. Which means if you buy a brand new 2024 model you're going to get a huge discount. What do you think happens to the value of your 2024 vehicle in 1 years time 2 years time 3 years time? Everyone can see that you lack basic understanding of economics and supply vs demand. Your rant is pointless.
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Not sure why you applying cars to airguns when this have nothing to do with cars. Call it a rant if you wish. It's more about being worried about resale values as price is going down. Near future the fx impact will be worth as much as a benjamin marauder lol.
 
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Kola said:
The only option then would be to sell them as soon as possible before the next version is launched, and never buy any of the newer versions again just in case.
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Totally agree with you. If you wish to keep your impact forever that's fine. But anyone who thinks about re-sale their impacts should get rid of it while price is still around $1000-1100. Cause as far as I see it, price will just continue to drop below $1000. Soon even a benjamin marauder will be worth more than an impact lol. I blame fx for keep coming out with newer versions every 1-2 years. Smh. Ppl always want the latest and greatest that is why prices of older impacts is dropping so low.
 
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It's all about perspective. Heck I could spend far more money to sit on a beach in the tropics for a week then I did on my air rifle. If I shoot my current PCP for the another year or two before having any major problems it's paid for itself putting a smile on my face and then some. I could then toss in trash and replace it without feeling any kind of loss.
 
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RossK said:
It's all about perspective. Heck I could spend far more money to sit on a beach in the tropics for a week then I did on my air rifle. If I shoot my current PCP for the another year or two before having any major problems it's paid for itself putting a smile on my face and then some. I could then toss in trash and replace it without feeling any kind of loss.
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When you rich, money is nothing. Not everyone live a rich life as you brother. If money isn't a problem I would just toss my older mk2 away and upgrade to latest m4. But most of us ain't that rich so we want to get something back from our used guns to fund whatever gun we decide to buy next.
 
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Just as I expected,a brigade of people attacking OP for his very much valid opinion.

It's not the market forcing old models to become obsolete and worth less (not to be confused with worthless).

It's the manufacturer that these loyalists get behind, and the loyalists that praise innovation and sit on the edge of their seats waiting for the next version, that enable the rendering of older models becoming obsolete. If between the MK1 and MK4 there was only 1 release, the MK2, meaning the MK2 had everything the MK4 has, than the MK1's value would be more retained. If the MK1 should retain 75% of its value, how much should the MK2 retain? MK3?

It's more like the MK3 = 75%, MK2= 60% and MK1 = 50%, and as time goes on, and MK5 and MK6 releases, those numbers should go down...its basic economics.

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Stubbers said:
Just as I expected,a brigade of people attacking OP for his very much valid opinion.

It's not the market forcing old models to become obsolete and worth less (not to be confused with worthless).

It's the manufacturer that these loyalists get behind, and the loyalists that praise innovation and sit on the edge of their seats waiting for the next version, that enable the rendering of older models becoming obsolete. If between the MK1 and MK4 there was only 1 release, the MK2, meaning the MK2 had everything the MK4 has, than the MK1's value would be more retained. If the MK1 should retain 75% of its value, how much should the MK2 retain? MK3?

It's more like the MK3 = 75%, MK2= 60% and MK1 = 50%, and as time goes on, and MK5 and MK6 releases, those numbers should go down...its basic economics.

-Matt
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People attack what they fear the most lol. I agree with you. The problem with the fx impact is they keep releasing new versions every 1-2 years. Everyone wants the latest and greatest so older impacts drops in resale value. If fx have make 1 or 2 versions like most manufacturers than the version 1 would still hold value. But as far as I know there are fx impact, fx impact gen 2, fx impact X gen 3, fx impact mk2, fx impact m3, fx impact m4. So there are basically already 6 versions of the fx impact over a 9 year period.
 
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Since it is a known ‘problem’, just do not buy into it then, ‘problem’ solved.

We all make our own decisions on what we buy, or do not buy.
Manufacturers will do what they can to get buyers to need want the next new thing, it is certainly not a new strategy and certainly not limited to this one manufacturer, it is economics 101 for manufacturers.
Very few if any want to sell you a product for life.

No, I do not own an Impact and likely never will.
 
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2fast2furious said:
So we spending thousands on the fx impact. It comes stock at $2100-2199. Then we spend around another thousand on aftermarket. Then when it's time to resale, you cant even sell the impact at $1000 lmao. This is crazy. The fx impact imo is the worst value and resale gun of all time. With other guns you expect to take about 25-30% lose when resale. But the fx impact even over 50% loose it doesn't even sell. I've seen impacts mk1/mk2 with upgrades going for about $1050-1100 and they not selling at all. People spending near 3k (with upgrades) and can't even sell it back at $1000..smh. what the hell is going on here?????
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POI shift all too common with them.
Second hand buyers afraid of getting someone else’s problem gun.
 
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Vana2 said:
If you want to buy/try/sell then there's a cost involved in that game. I did my research, bought my Impact MK2, and it does what I need/want. I'm very happy with the MK2 and see no reason to sell or upgrade it.

Cheers!
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I have an M2 and an M3. As far as I'm concerned, if I had to pick one and get rid of the other, I would keep the M2. It's simpler and just as accurate. Look around for some great values in used rifles.
 
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"Heck I could spend far more money to sit on a beach in the tropics for a week then I did on my air rifle"

Would also be way more beneficial to my relationship than buying an airgun
Would also be way more beneficial to my current psychological state

More to life than airguns. More to airguns than resale value.

Mods, PLEASE lock and delete this thread
 
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2fast2furious said:
When you rich, money is nothing. Not everyone live a rich life as you brother. If money isn't a problem I would just toss my older mk2 away and upgrade to latest m4. But most of us ain't that rich so we want to get something back from our used guns to fund whatever gun we decide to buy next.
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My entire PCP lineup includes a Benjamin Cayden with a smaller hammer spring, filled with Hill handpump.
I'm not rich enough for an FX..lol
 
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dan_house said:
"Heck I could spend far more money to sit on a beach in the tropics for a week then I did on my air rifle"

Would also be way more beneficial to my relationship than buying an airgun
Would also be way more beneficial to my current psychological state

More to life than airguns. More to airguns than resale value.

Mods, PLEASE lock and delete this thread
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Why? Who are you to demand censure? It's in the General Discussion forum and is a legitimate subject.
 
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