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[Keebler]

Originally Posted by Horizon

I'm interested to understand why people think fields will mark these up with higher margins. My experience has shown me that most field owners will usually drop prices in hopes of attracting customers from their competitors, who then also drop prices until we get to the lowest possible price. That's the way the Free Enterprise system works, doesn't it?

Hydrotech may have MAPs in place, but MAPs don't mean anything once a customer is at the place of business (field). The field can then sell at any price they want, as long as the price is not visible from public property (i.e. sidewalk or road).

What fields end up selling this for is all speculation for now, in my opinion.

That's the way it should work but not the way it seems to most of the time. Around here you usually get forced to.purchase their paint and than get forced to pay at least 20% more and if its event paint probably more than double the msrp.

[Kmak]

pistol pete's review

[russc]

He leaves paint in his car and under water with zero effects. That's pretty damn cool.

[Kmak]

Originally Posted by russc

He leaves paint in his car and under water with zero effects. That's pretty damn cool.

When I first heard that they were 98% water, I was somewhat concerned that they may freeze. In terms of weight and fragility, hopefully the Htec Vapor will deliver. Element is the most economical Htec and once these are released I will be picking up some vapor to try.

[desertT1]

Pretty good review. Interesting and unique characteristics for certain. I think my local FPO would enjoy these if the pricing in comparable.

[P0E]

Originally Posted by Horizon

I'm interested to understand why people think fields will mark these up with higher margins. My experience has shown me that most field owners will usually drop prices in hopes of attracting customers from their competitors, who then also drop prices until we get to the lowest possible price. That's the way the Free Enterprise system works, doesn't it?

Hydrotech may have MAPs in place, but MAPs don't mean anything once a customer is at the place of business (field). The field can then sell at any price they want, as long as the price is not visible from public property (i.e. sidewalk or road).

What fields end up selling this for is all speculation for now, in my opinion.

Although their plan is slightly more complex than just selling it straight to fields, I see it turning out exactly how you state in the long run (five years).

That review wasn't too supportive. Bounces, poor accuracy, and a 60fps jump in velocity! Ouch.

[russc]

They might be priced out of the picture, but I could see their formula being huge in Asia and other hot and humid climates.

[shredxcam]

They don't shoot straight nor break yet there not bad paintballs???

Then they suck

[Kmak]

Originally Posted by shredxcam

They don't shoot straight nor break yet there not bad paintballs???

Then they suck

remember those are the cheapest htec paintballs. Im reserving judgement until I buy some vapor

[shredxcam]

Unless its revolutionary like heat seeking or really cheap. Ill stick with normal paint