I think most paintballers are going to have to accept that, in the real world, prices depreciate very quickly - drive a new car off the forecourt and you lose thousands, build a brand new PC and it's worth half (or less) in six months to a year's time.
If you want the newest toy, then value for money (esp. on resale) shouldn't be even on your list of priorities. If you want "Value" then buy a second hand model.
Nobody forces you to buy new. It's your choice to do so.