AGD and boxes

[2000Sabre]

The whole box thing was started when some of us compared the Angel IR3 box to the SFL E-Mag box. People are absolutely right, it has no bearing on the quality of AGD products. However, in the case of the Extreme/SFL E-Mag, it's reputation is that it's a hign-end, premiumm marker. Therefore, as an ueducated paintball consumer, I would probably expect to get a nicely packaged and presented product. It's part of the overall buying experience.

The box is not for the benefit of the AO minions, we all know how good they're products are. The presentation is for those who may not. What the product comes in is AGD's opportunity for a first impression. A poorley presented product may lead to a bad first impression and keep prospective buyers away from AGD products. Even though we may think that's unreasonable, it happens every day.

I'm glad AGD has made an effort to improve their product presentation. It show's that they listen to their current customers and may just attract some new ones.

[mrhooie]

I think the sticker is a beautiful idea, and I didn't notice that it was covering an old graphic till later. I wanted to peel it off to see what was underneath but didn't.

The box is great in the shop - the color really got people asking about it. I know you don't get that with a black and white box...

If it was only a sticker that was on the other boxes - it would be night and day.

I've got a box for a Piranha Pro TS Storm frame on the shelf (marker is on the wall) and I get asked about it all the time (mind you, haven't sold it yet )

[alkafluence]

Why actually, I do take my box onto the field regularly!!! j/k

Actually, to contribute to this thread- my Emag came in a very nondescript white cardboard box with large staples tacked into the front to keep the flaps together. It also had a "serial number" sticker on the side that amazingly also had the same number as was on the valve of the gun. It was also filled with several layers of large bubble wrap. Simply amazing

Actually, I could really care less, what it came in, as long as it continues to perform well... Good job AGD!

BTW- mine did not come with instruction manual or video for the Emag (it came with an RT Pro video and a note that said something to the effect of calling in to request the manual, etc) and it was signed by Tom (or a reasonable photocopy thereof) woohoo!!!