MTH Special Announcements and Custom Runs
Apr 24, 2024 12:45:34 GMT
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Post by runamuckchuck on Apr 24, 2024 12:45:34 GMT
One of the more active threads in the Forum began with the thought that MTH was doing pretty well for a company that was going out of business. The on topic replies gradually morphed into more of discussion of the MTH Special Announcement phenomena and their Custom Runs.
Perhaps those wishing to continue commenting upon the current general MTH business model/practice might like to consolidate their thoughts here. If not I will be the only one to comment!
Any specific new release/custom run of note or interest would and should have its' own thread so as not to get lost in a general thread.
Good grief am I channeling a moderator? Yikes!
Regardless let me kick things off and simply state that while I enjoy to some degree the barrage of 'Christmas Morning' surprise announcements from MTH, I agree with rockymountaineer that it makes budgeting for purchases akin to herding cats.
As others have expressed, myself included a healthy MTH is good for the hobby. And while this current business model may have its' annoyances, if it allows MTH to stabilize and perhaps evolve to the point where new tooling/models may be offered, who would not be for that?
In the meantime you have to give MTH credit, they do continue to offer great looking products.
Perhaps those wishing to continue commenting upon the current general MTH business model/practice might like to consolidate their thoughts here. If not I will be the only one to comment!
Any specific new release/custom run of note or interest would and should have its' own thread so as not to get lost in a general thread.
Good grief am I channeling a moderator? Yikes!
Regardless let me kick things off and simply state that while I enjoy to some degree the barrage of 'Christmas Morning' surprise announcements from MTH, I agree with rockymountaineer that it makes budgeting for purchases akin to herding cats.
As others have expressed, myself included a healthy MTH is good for the hobby. And while this current business model may have its' annoyances, if it allows MTH to stabilize and perhaps evolve to the point where new tooling/models may be offered, who would not be for that?
In the meantime you have to give MTH credit, they do continue to offer great looking products.
