Like you, Motorman - and many others in our community - I abhor snake oil products and scams. If someone found and identified a scam and educates other community members - I think that is a good thing. But simply stating a piece of equipment is a scam without providing any proof is counter productive - doesn't even amuse.
You should not confuse snake oil products or scams with what seems to be simply overpriced. I believe in capitalism - it healthy! If a product in demand can be made less expensive and sold for less - then another manufacturer will sooner or later offer that alternative and create a healthy competitive environment. Remember the first "Quartz Watch"? It was exclusive and expensive - at it's time. Not anymore today.
I bought a used Demag a cople of months ago for $900 on eBay. I am an engineer and I was sceptical about Furutech's claims. I decided to give it a try since I could easily sell it again without a loss. But I still have it and will keep it. I hear what Michael Fremer describes in his review and enjoy using it. The improvement is not dramatic but noticeable in my system.
Is the MSRP too high? I think so - judged by the estimated cost to make it. But then again - who cares? Nobody is forcing me to buy one.
You should not confuse snake oil products or scams with what seems to be simply overpriced. I believe in capitalism - it healthy! If a product in demand can be made less expensive and sold for less - then another manufacturer will sooner or later offer that alternative and create a healthy competitive environment. Remember the first "Quartz Watch"? It was exclusive and expensive - at it's time. Not anymore today.
I bought a used Demag a cople of months ago for $900 on eBay. I am an engineer and I was sceptical about Furutech's claims. I decided to give it a try since I could easily sell it again without a loss. But I still have it and will keep it. I hear what Michael Fremer describes in his review and enjoy using it. The improvement is not dramatic but noticeable in my system.
Is the MSRP too high? I think so - judged by the estimated cost to make it. But then again - who cares? Nobody is forcing me to buy one.