KRAL!!!! Because that's what I shoot and I also have 4 of them and it cost me less for all four than it costs for most FX or AA!
Right.
Well it's obsolete so you better hop on that band wagon and get the new hotness!Right.
But the entire FX marketing model is based around planned obsolescence, and encouraging you that you NEED the new and improved one. And given the easily impressionable nature of most of society and social media these days, well it works pretty damn good for them.
"This is the pinnacle of airgun technology, we have changed the game....it's the ultimate....superior..."
.....next year.....
"Introducing the MK2 with larger this and a new "X" system! It makes all other barrels obsolete"
You don't have to buy it, but you probably will, LOL
Remember when Smooth Twist barrels came out and regular barrels weren't good enough anymore? Then remember when the liners came out and Smooth Twist all of a sudden wasn't the best anymore?
The drawback of this that's kind of the elephant in the room is resale value. Especially when they are so behind on delivering the preordered NEW model.
Obviously it works for them, they sell a zillion guns.
On the flipside, Air Arms has been selling a largely unchanged version of the same model for near around 20 years with very little advertising. Just a different way of doing things with different sales figures I'm sure. But they don't have "influencers" on the payroll either.
....and before the fans get their lingonberries in a bunch, I DO ACTUALLY OWN AN FX RIFLE.
It's from 2003.
I'm certain you are well aware that improvement and innovation is the business model for many products, cell phone and computers are two prime examples. In both cases they are appealing to those who feel a need to own the newest and best, but a newer product doesn't automatically make the old product obsolete.Right.
But the entire FX marketing model is based around planned obsolescence, and encouraging you that you NEED the new and improved one. And given the easily impressionable nature of most of society and social media these days, well it works pretty damn good for them.
"This is the pinnacle of airgun technology, we have changed the game....it's the ultimate....superior..."
.....next year.....
"Introducing the MK2 with larger this and a new "X" system! It makes all other barrels obsolete"
You don't have to buy it, but you probably will, LOL
Remember when Smooth Twist barrels came out and regular barrels weren't good enough anymore? Then remember when the liners came out and Smooth Twist all of a sudden wasn't the best anymore?
The drawback of this that's kind of the elephant in the room is resale value. Especially when they are so behind on delivering the preordered NEW model.
Obviously it works for them, they sell a zillion guns.
On the flipside, Air Arms has been selling a largely unchanged version of the same model for near around 20 years with very little advertising. Just a different way of doing things with different sales figures I'm sure. But they don't have "influencers" on the payroll either.
....and before the fans get their lingonberries in a bunch, I DO ACTUALLY OWN AN FX RIFLE.
It's from 2003.
Exactly, you really nailed it. Like the Red Wolf right? Oh then you gotta get the GCU 2.0 then the Safari with the cutting edge stock! It looks like reclaimed barn wood WOW.Right.
But the entire FX marketing model is based around planned obsolescence, and encouraging you that you NEED the new and improved one. And given the easily impressionable nature of most of society and social media these days, well it works pretty damn good for them.
"This is the pinnacle of airgun technology, we have changed the game....it's the ultimate....superior..."
.....next year.....
"Introducing the MK2 with larger this and a new "X" system! It makes all other barrels obsolete"
You don't have to buy it, but you probably will, LOL
Remember when Smooth Twist barrels came out and regular barrels weren't good enough anymore? Then remember when the liners came out and Smooth Twist all of a sudden wasn't the best anymore?
The drawback of this that's kind of the elephant in the room is resale value. Especially when they are so behind on delivering the preordered NEW model.
Obviously it works for them, they sell a zillion guns.
On the flipside, Air Arms has been selling a largely unchanged version of the same model for near around 20 years with very little advertising. Just a different way of doing things with different sales figures I'm sure. But they don't have "influencers" on the payroll either.
....and before the fans get their lingonberries in a bunch, I DO ACTUALLY OWN AN FX RIFLE.
It's from 2003.
Tell me your an FX fanboi, without actually telling me your an FX fanboi.....
You want to sling poop, you might get some on you. I know what the thread is about but wouldn't dare catch you saying the same about Daystate. Tell me you wouldn't dare saying the same in a Daystate thread without saying it. I added some AA material to keep it relevant for you.Tell me your an FX fanboi, without actually telling me your an FX fanboi.....
But seriously, scroll up. This thread is specifically about two manufacturers, and neither is Daystate, but one is FX.
Relax.
Why has this thread hurt you so?
I'm fine just holding you to what you say and like when people back up what they say. I'm completely fine, you can tell me to relax, say I'm hurt, call me a fanboi all you want. Just holding you accountable friend.
The fact is you only do this with FX. 
