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Originally Posted by BazzerH
going way off topic here but half the moaning re the brca EB is price. Just did a quick price comparison on a schumacher mi5evo..
amain hobbies £312
schumacher uk price £380
try doing the same on some batteries.......
rip off britain
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Originally Posted by DCM
Right, I hate these SKEWED comparisons.... you are comparing the price from a wholesale retail outlet in America and the manufacturers quoted RRP...... not really fair.
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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Actually I think that this is an excellent comparison and it's completely relevant to this discussion. Surely buying an Mi5 directly from the manufacturer, in the country where it was made, should cost less than someone on the other side of the world buying the same thing after all shipping and import costs have been paid and the US importer, distributor and retailer have taken their cut?
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!