Sorry to say but $4K was always its true value (with or without the cable). I wouldn't be too upset about it - a few K in the greater scheme of things comes and goes, but the pleasure you've already gotten from it and will continue getting has no real price on it.
Yes that's true - and to be fair, 20% isn't unusual for discounts at these events - obviously 20% of a larger number equals a large number! I've got over it now as I listen to Traillii again
Yes that's true - and to be fair, 20% isn't unusual for discounts at these events - obviously 20% of a larger number equals a large number! I've got over it now as I listen to Traillii again
And this time next year it'll be on sale for $2999 or less. That's just the way it goes. These devices aren't investments that appreciate. But if you buy one and enjoy it for several years, you'll get more than your money's worth.
And this time next year it'll be on sale for $2999 or less. That's just the way it goes. These devices aren't investments that appreciate. But if you buy one and enjoy it for several years, you'll get more than your money's worth.
Indeed, like buying a brand new car - something I've only done once and will probably never do again... you might as well be throwing cash out the window as you drive off in your shiny new car, depreciating with each km clocked.
Indeed, like buying a brand new car - something I've only done once and will probably never do again... you might as well be throwing cash out the window as you drive off in your shiny new car, depreciating with each km clocked.
I don’t think the car analogy applies here. We’re not talking a used piece, the discount is on new units (or am I wrong?). A slightly larger discount on an aging product is an expected and common practice, though TOTL items should be exempted from that practice. Discounting erodes brand value; businesses have to know that and balance brand management with increasing stock level and decreasing cash flow. It’s tough but nothing kills a brand faster than deep discounting. Bargain hunters have no brand loyalty and will go where the next deal is, while patrons flee when they feel ripped off. It’s a double-edged sword, man.
I just clicked on their (Musicteck) Black Friday sales link and I see the same $4k offer for Traillii and Mason FS, but it says limited to only 5 units, so I assume they are not going to sell more than 5 units at that price. It's almost like some retailers doing Black Friday early morning crazy deals for a few big screen TVs or some video game consoles, limiting to only a few units sold at a cost.
Yes that's true - and to be fair, 20% isn't unusual for discounts at these events - obviously 20% of a larger number equals a large number! I've got over it now as I listen to Traillii again
As has been mentioned before, it’s around the 20% mark which isn’t out of the norm for BF specials. In particular for limited quantities.
I’m personally not too phased. I paid more as an early adopter and have zero regrets.
Taking a look at Musicteck’s list of BF pricing, the one that REALLY caught my eye was the Traillii / First Times combo at $5999. For anyone that was looking at both it’s a helluva deal.
As has been mentioned before, it’s around the 20% mark which isn’t out of the norm for BF specials. In particular for limited quantities.
I’m personally not too phased. I paid more as an early adopter and have zero regrets.
Taking a look at Musicteck’s list of BF pricing, the one that REALLY caught my eye was the Traillii / First Times combo at $5999. For anyone that was looking at both it’s a helluva deal.
I wouldn't be surprised to see the price reduced permanently... 6k is just too steep for an IEM. After the crazies got theirs (myself included), I'm pretty sure sales reduced to almost nothing.
I wouldn't be surprised to see the price reduced permanently... 6k is just too steep for an IEM. After the crazies got theirs (myself included), I'm pretty sure sales reduced to almost nothing.
I agree. $5K with a super high-end cable, $4K without. That's where I'd peg the real worth of the Bird. Said it from day one, so not just responding to the sale price.
I don’t think the car analogy applies here. We’re not talking a used piece, the discount is on new units (or am I wrong?). A slightly larger discount on an aging product is an expected and common practice, though TOTL items should be exempted from that practice. Discounting erodes brand value; businesses have to know that and balance brand management with increasing stock level and decreasing cash flow. It’s tough but nothing kills a brand faster than deep discounting. Bargain hunters have no brand loyalty and will go where the next deal is, while patrons flee when they feel ripped off. It’s a double-edged sword, man.
I think though, as with a car, an IEM's personal (not resale) value goes up the more you use it and enjoy it. That said, Traillii is probably akin to a luxury car like a Rolls Royce or Bentley, which often go up in value over time, which probably isn't going to be the case with Traillii (sadly for current owners, great for future owners).
I just clicked on their (Musicteck) Black Friday sales link and I see the same $4k offer for Traillii and Mason FS, but it says limited to only 5 units, so I assume they are not going to sell more than 5 units at that price. It's almost like some retailers doing Black Friday early morning crazy deals for a few big screen TVs or some video game consoles, limiting to only a few units sold at a cost.
Agree. I used to work for one of the subsidiaries of Alibaba. These are banner sale items to drive traffic. And hope that when people come in, they’d pick up other stuff which are less radically discounted.
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