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The Niche was in the same category until it jumped in price by 30% to $1299 and is now available locally. We should probably expect the same if Decent scales up their production capacity enough to supply retailers, they would have to increase their margins to allow for retailers to make some many and cover stocking parts etc.
I think one difference with Decent is they are the manufacturer and distributor. This is not a conflict of interest but it is a fact. But even if they weren't the Decent is so unique you can't compare it to anything. It's not like E61 machines where 10+ brands are selling very similar machines.
Decent's direct to consumer model is much like Tesla or Apple, if it wasn't then IMHO a 4k machine becomes a 5-6k machine which is not good for us snobs and brings it into Linea Mini / GS3 territory. At that price level I would rather bank on a machine I know will last 20-30 years.
The Niche was in the same category until it jumped in price by 30% to $1299 and is now available locally. We should probably expect the same if Decent scales up their production capacity enough to supply retailers, they would have to increase their margins to allow for retailers to make some many and cover stocking parts etc.
I think one difference with Decent is they are the manufacturer and distributor. This is not a conflict of interest but it is a fact. But even if they weren't the Decent is so unique you can't compare it to anything. It's not like E61 machines where 10+ brands are selling very similar machines.
Decent's direct to consumer model is much like Tesla or Apple, if it wasn't then IMHO a 4k machine becomes a 5-6k machine which is not good for us snobs and brings it into Linea Mini / GS3 territory. At that price level I would rather bank on a machine I know will last 20-30 years.

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