What’s the gc2 market going to look like now?

[airjammer]

What’s everyone’s opinion when it come to the gc2 specifically how much are prices going to drop for a used one?

[gibbiesmalls]

I don't think they will drop too much if at all.

 

For starters, unlike the BLP and GC3, you're not "required" to effectively purchase $4000 worth of software to go with the hardware.

 

The BLP is $3000, but effectively requires you to "lease" the software at $800 a year to get the most out of the device.

The GC3 is $7000 out the door.

 

A GC2 gives you the exact same ball data (with a better LCD!), and most on the second hand market are sold without FSX software. Factor in that GC2s are "open" to all 3rd part sim software and the fact that unlike a BLP and GC3 you still have the option of getting full clubhead data (with an HMT unit) and I think the price of GC2s will remain pretty stable.

 

Just my 2 cents.

 

 

Edited October 10, 2021 by gibbiesmalls

[CardsChamps11]

I think prices will definitely drop just not for some time. With limited inventory of the new units, there's really not an alternative yet. If you were lucky enough to get a unit then you're obviously ditching your old GC2. Only when there is a real alternative will GC2 prices drop. 

[jimmies78]

So if one was to buy a GC2...do I need to buy any other software  ( fsx ) to be able to use third party sim/range software like TGC19/E6 ?

[Cactus Jack]

21 hours ago, CardsChamps11 said:

I think prices will definitely drop just not for some time. With limited inventory of the new units, there's really not an alternative yet. If you were lucky enough to get a unit then you're obviously ditching your old GC2. Only when there is a real alternative will GC2 prices drop. 

 

I agree. 

 

I've been tracking prices for a few months and have already started to see prices soften. I anticipate refurbished units with new batteries, flashes, "A" serial number, and HMTs holding their value longer, but all others falling quite a bit.

 

If you're in the market for a Foresight launch monitor both buyer and seller know about the GC3. Once the buyer tacks on the cost of a FSX subscription the GC2 becomes difficult to justify at the current price. Foresight made the GC3 so attractive I bet we see all GC2 prices tank within 6 months.