Landsteiner posted:For all of you who know what the future holds, I'd like to sell you some stock market tips
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As negative and caustic as some of the writing here is about the future of Lionel command control strategies, I am that optimistic. Lionel will do things that make sense because that's how you keep customers happy, and it's simple enlightened self-interest. Will it please everyone? No. Look at the negativity about LC and LC+, almost certainly the most successful technology product introduction in the hobby in the last 10 years. Can't please all the people all the time. I'm sure Lionel regrets having worried or annoyed some people about this, but I'm equally sure they will do things in the future that makes sense in all ways. If you've listened to Howard, Ryan and Dave's podcasts with Derek you know these folks have good intentions and are much smarter than many of us, in my opinion.
Ultimately, business is dollars and cents! Something, anyone that has had their own enterprise knows. I think all of us just want to voice our opinion to what we expect from the Manufacturers. If they meet or exceed our expectations that's even better! if thee is a financial impact as to their decisions. That is also understandable.
But, If my needs in the hobby are not satisfied by one Company. Then, it's time to go someplace else for my needs. No, different then owning a T car and switching to a F brand.
Although, the competition is small in the O gauge market. There is still competition to offer alternatives. I believe that's what most are stating in their reply's Even, John will have no choice to continue his passion by doing "ALL "PS3" upgrades. if he deems to do so.
Landsteiner: in life we form perceptions about things! So, "PAST" perceptions can play a big part in peoples buying decisions in the future!
No, matter where a Company is headed technology wise. There is a "TRUST factor. I "THINK" in the back of our minds we all thought about the demise of
the ability to repair these electronic controls trains over a extended period. So, the lionel statement slapped a lot of us back to reality.
I'm sure it will make me think twice about future purchases. Plus, which direction I should take in the future as far as to operation of my trains. There is something to be said for conventional.......
