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MB Models, first Google search, £339.99. Yes, more expensive BUT, I can GUARANTEE YOU, by the time you pay shipping, import duty, VAT and handling charge...... you will be paying MORE than the £380 RRP. |
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Still cheaper though thanks to lower taxation. |
It fell below three dollars last week and yes it will be lower octane rating than here bla bla but the statement is true.
http://www.eia.gov/petroleum/weekly/ |
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On occasion I have purchased from Hong Kong or the USA and even after paying all customs charges (and thereby not breaking any laws) I have found myself making massive savings compared to buying from the UK so I can only conclude from this that there are instances where the UK buying public are being fleeced. BTW if you want to take the moral high ground and call people criminals for saving a few quid you might be advised to stop referring to the Chinese person in your local pub as "Charlie Chan" as this could in these politically correct (i.e totalitarian) times be perceived as a racist comment. I personally would never stoop so low as to go squealing to the Thought Police about this but, as we have seen, there are those among us who would ;-) :blush: |
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The fact that MB Models (who BTW are an excellent shop) are selling them for £40 less than the people who are making the things in the 1st place is again very revealing, I mean MB must be making some money otherwise they wouldn't bother selling the kits so that means if the UK buying public buy from Schumacher directly that's an extra £40+ going straight in someone's pocket. Buying directly from the manufacturer should be cheaper than anywhere. For me it's not the extra money but the principle. To build and race RC cars requires a good deal more intelligence than the average bloke down the pub and the industry would be wise to remember this. This is an insult to the intelligence of the buying public in this country! |
Do the twenty or so AGM attendees have a vested interest in keeping the EB list? e.g. employees of manufacturers, distributors, importers etc.
If indeed they are, then 'cartel' is a good word to describe them. |
I would be very surprised if the people at the agm weren't selling or profiting in some way sponsored etc. But as I said theres a lot of support for the list on the brca Facebook page. And we're hiding behind our computers and not using our real names? Obviously whoever submitted the proposal and then retracted had the thumb screws applied. And it's been admitted on here the list is for profit reasons and then suddenly hk means Hong long not hobbyking. Can smell it from here
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Your point stands however |
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I've just had a look at that BRCA FB page, "bashers trying to change the rules" hahaha!
I have never considered the BRCA elitist - until now! "Will someone please explain to me, in simple terms, why anybody runs r/c meetings with dipsticks like them around" Well Im involved in running a successful monthly event that plenty of top drivers turn up to. Most of my friends there do thin im a dipstick but they also appreciate the fact that im there building and mending the track, booking people in, packing away etc "Would that be the same people who voluntarily run clubs for the benefit of the clubs members and the hobby/sport in general to?" Woo-hoo - a comment I actually agree with!!! "Oh, I love it, time to stir things up! a la Mr Christopher of old ! lol" I've never met you mr Skull, but when I do im going to buy you a beer (and Charlie Chan if he's about!!!). You are one of us! |
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by some of the countries top racers, as for batteries and electrics I conform to the BRCA list as does my sons car, but what people have to realise is, we are all big kids playing with toy cars.:p |
Okay so please could you put an end to the various reasons for the list? Because we've had safety and performance and then for sales. Or is it all? Yeah that brca thing on Facebook made me laugh, but I'd be gutted if id spent £50 on a shorty and suddenly £25 hobbyking ones were okay. I didn't even know things could be voted for and changed, wasnt aware of the procedures till I saw this thread. And why would bashers care about brca rules? And I'm Darren Pollard
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Would it not be a lot simpler to put the voting online, everyone login with their BRCA number, have their vote then accept the results, save people travelling up and down the country and those not able to get there, maybe younger members, then everyone has had the opportunity to vote even if they didn't attend. 1 member one vote and all that. The committee set the motions or even put them up to the vote.
Nearly 2015 the internet and has been with us for sometime now, I'm sure it's simple enough to do, the AGM could be shown as a webinar. so all could watch and listen. Out here in the real world thats's what happens save people travelling all over the place and save the planet a bit. Only a suggestion, then all have had the chance to vote than those able to attend. Simplz! |
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LOL and round we go again.... |
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Your last sentence sums it up for me:thumbsup: |
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BTW for anyone on the BRCA Facebook page referring to me as a keyboard warrior, I don't have any problem at all with you knowing my real identity. My name is Alex Guiver and I race a Kyosho RB6 at TORCH near Southampton. |
Lipos don't just catch fire, end of. Its the user charging and discharging at stupid rates that cause problems:thumbdown:. And also crap electrical installs. Who can honestly say that they have had a lipo fire due to charging at 1c.
And I am Richard Stain.:thumbsup: |
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