Copic markers have an undisputed role in terms of the range of the coloration process and I will not say here that they have wrongly him, no way, it's a top product and I use myself very happy.
However: copics are just incredibly expensive and really not too much difference in the results and the handling (of course there are some shortcomings, such as the lower color palette -allerdings completely ausreichend-, no refills, etc.) just made me no more of me convinced the Copic marker to buy.
With slight additions of some Copic products the pins are a really effective and good alternative, which are affordable for work as a hobby.