i sure would like them (agd) to put out some type of pnue-mag. That would be cool.
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i have heard of companies paying sp, but who has? Is the electronics just on electronic in general? I havent heard of anyone paying them yet.Comment
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The two bolded statements contradict each other. Youve heard of companies paying SP.....but havent heard of anyone paying them?Originally posted by nathanjones008
For those who havent been keeping up on current events...
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For those not familiar with past events, here are a few others as well...
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Originally posted by Lohman446
How is TK not wanting to loose his shirt a cop out? AGD simply cannot and will not attempt to compete in the market that you want it to. Perhaps to some it is an overly conservative approach, but unlike other companies - AGD is still producting and believe it or not, SELLING markers. Like I said before, logic can only make us assume that they must be making money somewhere since they are still in business. Henseforth- it was a wise business decision if not unpopular.
Where are these counter examples of companies you speak of? How many are either thriving, not in some convoluted legal snafu, or will be around in 5 years?
-AKA: stopped making guns, probably forever
-ICD: first company in the lawsuit-frenzy crosshairs and was eventually sold to NPS
-Centerflag : stopped making e-frames all together
-Most of the aftermarket board makers: already served papers with settlements or cases pending
-Racegun: No longer making eframes OR aftermarket cocker bodies
-NPS/PMI - currently in the crosshairs
-Planet Eclipse: forks over big$ to be able to make electros.
AND the big three - SP, DYE and WDP all beat the crap out of each other in court to position themselves to work together to control the industry.
So these examples you speak of, are companies who have to pay royalties on their products to someone else OR stay embattled in legal trouble.
AGD does neither.
So by what im getting your line of thought is... AGD should
-just pay the licensing fees and make new eguns,
-which not only are more expensive to start,
-BUT will have to have an additional cost factored in for the licensing fees,
-only to go into a market where they will not sell.
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sorry i meant i have heard that some companies had to pay up but whom.
the reason i ask there is a whole bunch od electros that are produced on a regular basis. I guess what i am, saying is i do not see a slow down(releases), or a increase of prices due to royalties companies that have to pay sp.
should a patent have a expiration date?
thanks
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Originally posted by BigEvil
Anus tickler, Ill take one!! 
Due to the objections of a certain Canadian, this space is now for rent.Comment
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I have made it a point to not buy anything made by smart parts.
At all.
Which kinda stinks because i hear the freak kits are pretty spiffy. Oh well.Comment
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Cannot is a cop out. No animosity hereOriginally posted by BigEvil TK made the decision that best suited him, which is exactly what he should have done.
But it seems to me that DP and FEP seem to have been doing ok with smaller shares of the market, Infiniti is still around. I won't count Invert as it is part of something bigger.
Not being into the market place is a business decision based on risk to reward ratios. As long as TK is happy I surely am not complaining about that decision. My only "beef" is with the nonsense that some people roll out. Not you
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. Its not" - Dr SuessComment
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Ok AGD...you have tons of people who support the heck out you! why not make a new product or version and look at these suggestions and come up with some new product???????????GO TOM GO TOM POST THE REASON!!!!!!!???????????????????????????
I mean this thread has over 2000 views!!!!!!!!????????????????????????????????????? ??
do you want people at fields to see a mag and go:
or see a new and improved style mag and go:
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RogueFactor found this post from Tom K that can answer some of these ?'sOriginally posted by speed_gaOk AGD...you have tons of people who support the heck out you! why not make a new product or version and look at these suggestions and come up with some new product???????????GO TOM GO TOM POST THE REASON!!!!!!!???????????????????????????
I mean this thread has over 2000 views!!!!!!!!????????????????????????????????????? ??
do you want people at fields to see a mag and go:
or see a new and improved style mag and go:
HR minimag
Benchmark rail(red)
Drop zone 2(red)
Blade INTELLIFRAME
WARP feed(clear)/12v Rev
114 crossfire hps
10" dye ss barrelComment
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*Sigh* Finally got around to reading this thread, and it's pretty much the same thing that gets reposted constantly. The Automag is a niche market, people. They're used by rec and woodsballers, and by anyone who knows what to look for in a mechanical marker. AGD won't pay SP and won't hype their markers with a load of BS like most other people, so they're no longer competitive in the tourny scene. Shame, though, considering what the 'mag theoretically could be. MQ 'mag, anyone?Comment
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in closing
i have learned much from this forum. SInce it is dead, it looks like i am making the closing remark. If the company is complacent with the current status quo, then i will not be worried. WHat-ever happens happens. Until there is anything new,( whichi highly doubt now) i will enjoy my pmr and my two classic mags.
peace.
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