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What direction is VPI headed?

First let me state that I own a VPI Prime w/perifial ring, SDS, and a couple extra arm wands so I have invested some $ overall, this being my third VPI table, with that said I am a happy VPI customer but here recently have taken a few notes on their constantly coming up with the next iteration of what ever is moving well and I do believe the Prime is one of those. When they came out with the Prime Signature it was hard not to sell and replace with it but I didn't now the Prime Signature Rosewood is gorgeous but at $6,800.00, now when you get to that cost level I started looking used and have seen the prices dropping ridiculously low on a couple of HRX setups with all the extras for  a lot less than that and they still aren't moving. I know there are those that speak of VPIs marketing from time to time but what is going on.
tooblue
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stringreen
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I have a VPI and would do it again...but in truth, their customer service now is not nearly as responsive as when Harry had it.  I know its a bigger company, but they should not forget those that put them in that position.  also, no product should be released to the public from VPI that doesn't exude quality, proper fit and finish, and good value.
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stringreen
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Testpilot....the salesman wanted more money from you...he has his own interest at heart...but that's why they call them salesmen.  I have a Porsche sports car with many items that are very appropriate for the track - none of which I use to get from one place to another. I would probably buy it the same way...I like to know the stuff is there if I should want it.
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stringreen
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...for those with problems with their VPI unipivot....they make a 2nd pivot which makes the arm as stable as any and improves the class A sound of the 3D version as well.
testpilot
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@stringreen wrote Testpilot....the salesman wanted more money from you...he has his own interest at heart...but that’s why they call them salesmen. I have a Porsche sports car with many items that are very appropriate for the track - none of which I use to get from one place to another. I would probably buy it the same way...I like to know the stuff is there if I should want it.

I guess you can’t see my tongue firmly planted in my cheek :-)
tooblue OP
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@stringreen, I am not having an issue with the unipivot arms in general just the 3D in particular, in my system they twist rendering the 2nd pivot moot, please let me explain, I am kind of shoe horned into where my TT is placed and there is an air vent 4 feet above and 1 foot off center so the table is subject to the heat and cold depending on the season, under these conditions the arm twist, more in the winter than summer but still twist. I run a metal arm/classic in the winter to offset this.
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