Beaters vs. Shiny New Provarii

[COHgirl]

I've purchased a few Provarii from the classified ads. Some were perfect and the others were beaters. I have a dragon mini purchased new in stores. I find myself loving the beaters more over the new ones. I noticed the firing button on the older ones looks so glossy as if it's been polished by your finger with all the use. I like that! I love the way the black has worn off this version 2 that I just received. I keep my dragon in the box hidden away in a drawer. I'm afraid to use it because it is too pretty! I used it a few times but now I think I might have to sell it. I'm not the kind of person that keeps something tucked away for special occasions. If I have something, I am going to use it and enjoy it! For some reason I am having trouble using the dragon.

Which do you like to use? Your new Provari or your older ones? Why?

 

[serenity21899]

I use all of mine equally, including the dragon. Oldest one is like 16 months old, and none have much wear on them.

 

[Elizabeth Baldwin]

I love my old and new ones. I tend to use my newest ones more simply because they are new toys. I actually just got a new black and white hybrid in and its been in use since I opened it. I love them all though. I will never sale any of my ProVaris. If I were you I'd use it. It's shiny and pretty, but you purchased it to use it. Enjoy it.

 

[freeatlast!]

I have clear wraps on all of mine so I don't worry about scratching them up; they all stay new looking!

 

[winder]

I love the look of honest wear on a well cared for product. Your example of the firing button worn smooth over time is a good one. Or areas of finish worn smooth over time from holding it in the same manner.

But I very much dislike wear caused by carelessness or neglect. If half the paint is missing because someone threw it around like a $2.00 Harbor Freight screwdriver, I just don't find that attractive.

I use a pair of polished ProVaris (same finish as your Dragon). One of them goes everywhere with me, but no worries as I try to be reasonably careful.

 

[WillyZee]

I bought my 3 black minis from the classies ... I really don't care how beat up they get, as long as they fire.

I don't think I could pull the trigger and buy a new pristine Provari ... blems and used are the way for me.

 

[kas122461]

My first 2 were going to be my beaters, but thanks to serenity gear, they are still as good as new, my full size satin silver was a year old last week, and my mini satin silver, I got in August.

KAS

 

[Smoot]

Its not a beater.......it is a ProVari with character.
I love all the character my two year old has, and I don't mind when it rolls around in the car or gets dropped, its a stress free device.

 

[Trypno]

I only have my new ProVari...I carry it in a sleeve on a lanyard everywhere I go, but sometimes I get a little over enthusiastic while doing something, and bounce it off of things sometimes still works great, but the cerakote/metallic bronze is coming off around the bottom edge of the extender cap.

No plans on ever getting rid of it though

 

[Anarchy84]

I've purchased a few Provarii from the classified ads. Some were perfect and the others were beaters. I have a dragon mini purchased new in stores. I find myself loving the beaters more over the new ones. I noticed the firing button on the older ones looks so glossy as if it's been polished by your finger with all the use. I like that! I love the way the black has worn off this version 2 that I just received. I keep my dragon in the box hidden away in a drawer. I'm afraid to use it because it is too pretty! I used it a few times but now I think I might have to sell it. I'm not the kind of person that keeps something tucked away for special occasions. If I have something, I am going to use it and enjoy it! For some reason I am having trouble using the dragon.

Which do you like to use? Your new Provari or your older ones? Why?

I only have one Provari - a satin silver 2.5 - but now that I'm starting to beat it up a little bit I love it even more than I did when I first opened it. Over time I imagine it will acquire a patina of sorts, like a white gold engagement ring that shows its age. Love it.

 

[Elantis]

I started looking at mine, and the oldest is a White mini V2 (my first) I purchased off the classies (16 months ago)...and it still looks as good as it did the day I got it. There are only a very few minute flaws on the finish other than the fact it wasn't "white" white any longer. I received the extension with it and the color difference is really noticeable. But even the printed ProVari mini on the side is still clean and clear.

My Bronze is over a year old and still looks perfect - no wraps or leather holsters.

Some of the newer "beaters" I see on the classies really surprise me on how they wear so quickly - I don't baby mine, but don't abuse them either.

I did have to look at mine though....and some of my buttons are clear now instead of frosty looking.

 

[Garemlin]

Wear gives it personality and shows it has been used. Abuse is a different story.

 

[Gato del Jugo]

Wear gives it personality and shows it has been used. Abuse is a different story.

ProVari abuse!


Eh, they might be a little roughed up on the outside, but they can still take it...

 

[kbf101998]

The only one of mine that is showing any wear at all is the satin black (my first one). Nothing drastic--just showing wear around the teardrops where I hold it. I think the regular wear 'look' adds a little character--I like it.

The Polished has a few surface scratches that could be buffed out.

The Satin Silvers look like they haven't been used.

The White actually looks great and I use it a lot, especially out and about and at dog events, because my Phiniac tanks have black paw prints and one with a black sheepdog. I am amazed that it stays in such great condition.

The Bronze is still in pristine condition.

The Stealth doesn't have a single mark on it.

The latest addition the Gunmetal just has fingerprints on it at the moment!

All of mine are a year or less in age. I got my very first one last June.

 

[ScandaLeX]

My whites are 6 months apart but unlike the rest of you, if mine started looking like they'd been in a fight merely from use I'd replace them in a heartbeat.
I just cant rock with the whole *character* thing.