Nexstar at Target.. Don't get burned by the price.
11-24-2007, 01:05 AM
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Nexstar at Target.. Don't get burned by the price.
I was surprised to see this listed at target. Just a small markup on these items.
http://www.target.com/Hobbico-Nexsta...hobbico&page=1
On;y $699 folks..
Same plane from Tower is $369
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXEXK2**&P=0
How about the electric Cessna 182 for $225
http://www.target.com/Hobbico-Cessna...hobbico&page=1
$154 at tower..
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXNHS0**&P=0
Or the Miss Vegas Hydro is a steal at $499
http://www.target.com/Aquacraft-Vega...hobbico&page=1
Opps Sorry.. it's $275 at tower
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXMUN8**&P=ML
http://www.target.com/Hobbico-Nexsta...hobbico&page=1
On;y $699 folks..
Same plane from Tower is $369
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXEXK2**&P=0
How about the electric Cessna 182 for $225
http://www.target.com/Hobbico-Cessna...hobbico&page=1
$154 at tower..
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXNHS0**&P=0
Or the Miss Vegas Hydro is a steal at $499
http://www.target.com/Aquacraft-Vega...hobbico&page=1
Opps Sorry.. it's $275 at tower
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXMUN8**&P=ML
11-24-2007, 11:03 AM
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RE: Nexstar at Target.. Don't get burned by the price.
The old adage of "Let the buyer beware" applies with every product or service anywhere you go. There will be many that thought they got a good deal at Target, there will me many that find out later they did not after all. No reason to cry for those that fail to look out for themselves. I know I won't.
11-24-2007, 01:09 PM
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RE: Nexstar at Target.. Don't get burned by the price.
Didn't target get into it with one or some of the Veteran's organizations a few years ago at Christmas time? Are they not also foreign owned? We buy for eight Grandkids and that is one of the places that do not get any of my money!
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11-24-2007, 05:04 PM
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Price whoring at it's best. It's so pathetic.
Price whoring at it's best. It's so pathetic.
11-26-2007, 10:08 AM
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RE: Nexstar at Target.. Don't get burned by the price.
Kodges: Thats't the pouint. They spend $$ on something, to have the acceptee loose interests, and then return to the store for that something else.. They win.. twice!
My biggest worry, is that buying said plane / kit from Target (or other) is taht they think it's self containted. they get teh plane, play with the simulator, then take it down to teh local partk (or off their street!!) Try to fly, and crash.
Pretty much like what's happening with them park flyers & other 'little' R.C planes... It's now a toy.
My biggest worry, is that buying said plane / kit from Target (or other) is taht they think it's self containted. they get teh plane, play with the simulator, then take it down to teh local partk (or off their street!!) Try to fly, and crash.
Pretty much like what's happening with them park flyers & other 'little' R.C planes... It's now a toy.
11-26-2007, 12:47 PM
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RE: Nexstar at Target.. Don't get burned by the price.
Well with what they give you ya can't crash..
No fuel, no glow driver.. no flying without a visit to the LHS first..
Or a visit to tower (I'm sure there's a sales flier in the box somewhere.
When they hit tower and see the plane for 1/2 price I'm sure the thing will go straight back to target.
No fuel, no glow driver.. no flying without a visit to the LHS first..
Or a visit to tower (I'm sure there's a sales flier in the box somewhere.
When they hit tower and see the plane for 1/2 price I'm sure the thing will go straight back to target.
12-01-2007, 10:34 AM
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Price whoring at it's best. It's so pathetic.
Price whoring at it's best. It's so pathetic.
Sorry but Target is a business and like most businesses set their prices on supply and demand, not on feelings. Last time I checked I've never seen a plane like this in ANY high end retail channel. More power to them. But again, it's Tower's fault, this is basic retail information.
12-01-2007, 01:13 PM
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RE: Nexstar at Target.. Don't get burned by the price.
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Sorry but it's not price whoring. It's Towers fault for not requiring a MSRP. I'm sure Tower isn't happy about it, but the only thing they can do about it now is not sell them any more product until they contract their set MSRP. I think it's a smart move for Target, this kind of thing is done all the time with companies with good products but weak marketing strategies. I don't see tower trying to market to a broad audience, they seem to keep things in the family and only work people whom have shopped with them. How many people outside of the hobby even heard of Tower Hobbies or any RC based company for that matter.
Sorry but Target is a business and like most businesses set their prices on supply and demand, not on feelings. Last time I checked I've never seen a plane like this in ANY high end retail channel. More power to them. But again, it's Tower's fault, this is basic retail information.
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Price whoring at it's best. It's so pathetic.
Price whoring at it's best. It's so pathetic.
Sorry but Target is a business and like most businesses set their prices on supply and demand, not on feelings. Last time I checked I've never seen a plane like this in ANY high end retail channel. More power to them. But again, it's Tower's fault, this is basic retail information.
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Why should Great Planes care what they sell it for. They have their money. Tower sells them for what they want. I can sell it for what I want. I just fell bad for the parent that does get one a Target then comes here and finds out what my price is. Dennis
12-01-2007, 02:01 PM
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RE: Nexstar at Target.. Don't get burned by the price.
Actually, if you use the link posted above, the Nexstar is shown "out of stock". If you search "all radio control" at, http://www.target.com/Radio-Control-...node=197608011
it is not even listed. They must not sell it anymore.
it is not even listed. They must not sell it anymore.
12-01-2007, 05:15 PM
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RE: Nexstar at Target.. Don't get burned by the price.
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I must be stupid - I've read this three times and still don't get your point. Is there a point?
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Sorry but it's not price whoring. It's Towers fault for not requiring a MSRP. I'm sure Tower isn't happy about it, but the only thing they can do about it now is not sell them any more product until they contract their set MSRP. I think it's a smart move for Target, this kind of thing is done all the time with companies with good products but weak marketing strategies. I don't see tower trying to market to a broad audience, they seem to keep things in the family and only work people whom have shopped with them. How many people outside of the hobby even heard of Tower Hobbies or any RC based company for that matter.
Sorry but Target is a business and like most businesses set their prices on supply and demand, not on feelings. Last time I checked I've never seen a plane like this in ANY high end retail channel. More power to them. But again, it's Tower's fault, this is basic retail information.
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Price whoring at it's best. It's so pathetic.
Price whoring at it's best. It's so pathetic.
Sorry but Target is a business and like most businesses set their prices on supply and demand, not on feelings. Last time I checked I've never seen a plane like this in ANY high end retail channel. More power to them. But again, it's Tower's fault, this is basic retail information.
BTW how much do you think Great Planes pays for say .... a UNCANDO from their factory in China. Try to guess. Let's just say their markup is MUCH higher from a percentage standpoint then Target is making from those Nexstars.
12-01-2007, 05:20 PM
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Why should Great Planes care what they sell it for. They have their money. Tower sells them for what they want. I can sell it for what I want. I just fell bad for the parent that does get one a Target then comes here and finds out what my price is. Dennis
Why should Great Planes care what they sell it for. They have their money. Tower sells them for what they want. I can sell it for what I want. I just fell bad for the parent that does get one a Target then comes here and finds out what my price is. Dennis
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RE: Nexstar at Target.. Don't get burned by the price.
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If you own a hobby shop you can only get what other hobby shops are selling them for. If you sell your plane on RCU, you can only price them for what others have sold them for. If you own a Target you can sell them for what other retail channels at their level are selling them for. And when telling RCU members not to buy these planes at this price, you are preaching to the choir. The people that are out buying them at that price will never see this thread.
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Why should Great Planes care what they sell it for. They have their money. Tower sells them for what they want. I can sell it for what I want. I just fell bad for the parent that does get one a Target then comes here and finds out what my price is. Dennis
Why should Great Planes care what they sell it for. They have their money. Tower sells them for what they want. I can sell it for what I want. I just fell bad for the parent that does get one a Target then comes here and finds out what my price is. Dennis
Preventing someone from selling at a reduced price is called "price fixing" and is illegal in the US.
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RE: Nexstar at Target.. Don't get burned by the price.
Preventing someone from selling at a reduced price is called "price fixing" and is illegal in the US.
But if 2 parties agree to a maximum price and as long as the supplier is not receiving additional profits, it's not illegal. The other way to prevent your retailer from selling your product at a price higher then you want them too, is also to cut their supply off. That's the most common tactic.
And in regards to saying what you can sell your product for, I meant by the market bearing, not by the law. You can sell a Nexstar for $1000 right here on RCU, but you won't get it.
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RE: Nexstar at Target.. Don't get burned by the price.
Maybe Target is not the discount place we know it as? I got this very same heli toy at Walgreens for $10 rather than the $30 Target wants.
http://www.target.com/Jasman-Chopper...e=1&rh=&page=1
http://www.target.com/Jasman-Chopper...e=1&rh=&page=1
