Why the heck are Marq's so cheap compared to the Vice and Protege?

Mr. Furious · 03-22-2008, 08:55 AM

As in the title: It seems to me that the Marq has a lot more technology and R&D on board than the latest Intimidator iterations and yet the top of the line Marq's are selling around $550 new. Am I missing something?

Heebs · 03-22-2008, 09:16 AM

Its an 07 gun, the new intimidators are 08 guns.

Walking_Target · 03-22-2008, 09:41 AM

sorry, you must be fresh out of puberty, in possession of no less than 5 HK stickers and have all matching gear to 'get it' .

sdawg · 03-22-2008, 10:25 AM

Where are Marq's selling that low?

Mr. Furious · 03-22-2008, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdawg

Where are Marq's selling that low?

Dealers on ebay...

Real dealers, not just guys with a tax number and a digital camera.

Mr. Furious · 03-22-2008, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walking_Target

sorry, you must be fresh out of puberty, in possession of no less than 5 HK stickers and have all matching gear to 'get it' .

I'm lacking all requirements so in the dark I shall remain!

sdawg · 03-22-2008, 11:24 AM

In that case, I would say the 5gen timmies are new and hot and the marqs are old and busted.

With Boston Red Legion shooting marqs in NXL this year, their stock may go up.

BillyBob · 03-22-2008, 05:09 PM

If you're finding Marq's for $550 you're really not getting them cheaper than a Protege. Proteges straight from BL are going for $550. Also, the best Marq, the Darq Marq isn't even being made anymore, at least not to my knowledge, so you're not going to find many of them on ebay, especially not for $550 when retail on them was $1250. But hey, if you do find a brand new Darq for $550 let me know, I'm looking for one.

I really can't say why you're finding Marqs that cheap but if people are willing to sell them that cheap, pick one up and get rid of the Frenzy board, go Tadao.

sdawg · 03-22-2008, 11:05 PM

I think that part of it may be that the Closer and Rapper models have more cachet right now. As I understand it, those are just different body styles for the Marq.

Also, it seems like Intimidators are kinda coming back into vogue.

BigOldSkool · 03-26-2008, 01:55 PM

Uh the Darq Marq as best? Eh... Ill contend that to my grave.. the milling was a mistake that Warped Sports liked and bought into.

Any way.. the cheap Marqs your seeing is probally just bob blowing out the stock of the less disireable Marq6 body milling... When compairing it to the others it is a bit plain.

Personally in the right colors they look nice.

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sdawg MCB Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,405	In that case, I would say the 5gen timmies are new and hot and the marqs are old and busted. With Boston Red Legion shooting marqs in NXL this year, their stock may go up. __________________ Everybody: Let's ease up on the red loctite, 'kay? Thanks. Feedback

03-22-2008, 11:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
sdawg MCB Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,405	I think that part of it may be that the Closer and Rapper models have more cachet right now. As I understand it, those are just different body styles for the Marq. Also, it seems like Intimidators are kinda coming back into vogue. __________________ Everybody: Let's ease up on the red loctite, 'kay? Thanks. Feedback

03-22-2008, 05:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
BillyBob Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Leavenworth County Kansas, we're all prisoners here Posts: 10	If you're finding Marq's for $550 you're really not getting them cheaper than a Protege. Proteges straight from BL are going for $550. Also, the best Marq, the Darq Marq isn't even being made anymore, at least not to my knowledge, so you're not going to find many of them on ebay, especially not for $550 when retail on them was $1250. But hey, if you do find a brand new Darq for $550 let me know, I'm looking for one. I really can't say why you're finding Marqs that cheap but if people are willing to sell them that cheap, pick one up and get rid of the Frenzy board, go Tadao.

03-26-2008, 01:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
BigOldSkool MCB Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Deer Park, NY Posts: 1,452	Uh the Darq Marq as best? Eh... Ill contend that to my grave.. the milling was a mistake that Warped Sports liked and bought into. Any way.. the cheap Marqs your seeing is probally just bob blowing out the stock of the less disireable Marq6 body milling... When compairing it to the others it is a bit plain. Personally in the right colors they look nice. __________________ RIP - Ed "BigDaddy" Roth and "Indian" Larry "Reading APG does not make you an airtech" http://www.myspace.com/eastcoastanarchypaintball

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