I know that V4 is becoming extremely popular, and I'm supportive of changing models to better one's artwork. I do not have V4 myself yet, as - well, to put it frankly, finances are low. I'm sure a good number of artists on this site can understand that.

Much like when V3 came out, the vendors here and elsewhere did the smart thing and gave their customers a choice between products. If you still used V2, you had the option (with some of the vendors, though not all) to buy a product specifically for V2. Now V2 is pretty much out with the times, and V3 and V4 are the main models of use.

But there is one problem with this transition from V3 to V4 that doesn't quite fit right, and isn't very fair to those of us who cannot - for whatever reason - use/buy V4.
There's no bridging between the products. Vendors are putting out products for V4, and ONLY V4, instead of molding to the desires of the customer. It makes me wonder how many people see an ad for something, say from popular vendors like Bez and Antje, sellers like that, and say "I want that." Only to discover that the product is V4 specific.

If vendors wanted more business, instead of going with what the latest trend was, they'd follow up like they did last time when V3 came "into power", if you will, and give buyers an OPTION, instead of saying, "Well, you like that, so buy this, so you can get the other thing I'm selling."

It's really all quite frustrating.

So!

My plea to vendors: PLEASE consider the customers who can't or refuse - even for nostalgia's sake - to purcahse V4. Come out with some V3 products that mirror the V4. You'd sell a lot more that way. You really would, I'm convinced of it.

My thoughts. Your business. Do with it what you will.

Peace.
-Summer

Buy Prints

Facebook Page