Big jump in kit prices at Tower
07-07-2012, 10:43 AM
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ORIGINAL: WhiteRook
thats why buying now is always better than later . Hoard while you can , and when you can.
thats why buying now is always better than later . Hoard while you can , and when you can.
LOL.......I almost fell off of my stool !.
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07-07-2012, 12:25 PM
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RE: Big jump in kit prices at Tower
Something Ihave not read anyone mention as a reason for price increase.. The fact that the economy around the globe is being destroyed. The value of the Dollar is getting lower and lower, our country's credit rating has gone from AAA+ to AAA, to now AA. Oh, did the News Media not mention this?? what a surprise.. Isuppose most of you out there will get defensive over my comments, but that really only comes from not knowing about what Isaid, and wanting to believe its not really true.
07-07-2012, 12:40 PM
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with that price on the 60 size , people are probably going to go up to a giant size .
with that price on the 60 size , people are probably going to go up to a giant size .
For folks that can't cut there own and build from plans then maybe a kit cutter will be the thing? They still don't come with instructions and the prices are high but if there is a will there will be a way!
07-07-2012, 01:16 PM
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RE: Big jump in kit prices at Tower
If you look at the kit prices in Gold you will see they have come down.
Your problem is you looking at the prices in US Dollars.
2002
Gold $319.00 per oz.
Tower Hobbies
Top Flite P-51D Gold Edition kit. $149.99 = .47oz of gold to buy kit.
2012
Gold $1,582.00 per oz
Top Flite P-51D Gold Edition kit. $199.98 = .12 oz of gold to buy kit.
So you see the real price for the kits has drastically fallen over the years.
Your problem is you looking at the prices in US Dollars.
2002
Gold $319.00 per oz.
Tower Hobbies
Top Flite P-51D Gold Edition kit. $149.99 = .47oz of gold to buy kit.
2012
Gold $1,582.00 per oz
Top Flite P-51D Gold Edition kit. $199.98 = .12 oz of gold to buy kit.
So you see the real price for the kits has drastically fallen over the years.
07-07-2012, 01:31 PM
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The dollar is not as bad as it seems. Don't let the media talk you into another recession.
Most people are getting scared like a hoard of sheep and keep all their money. Less spending - less production - less jobs - lesser spending......
Take care of your own economy and don't worry about how the big guys trying to steal form you. The housing market made a few people very rich. Now we need to buy gold. And facebook shares...maybe balsa?
A while ago someone wanted to convince me how smart it would be to buy a timeshare, got a good laugh from that.
One problem we have to face is that the wages in China are going up fast. If they keep going, they will be equal to ours in a few years.
With the wages also the education, skills and efficiency increases, so there is some compensation.
I think we will see a slow but steady increase in prices on all Chinese products.
Then another 3rd world country will discover capitalism and we'll buy from them....
The sky is not falling until you believe in it. Tower is not the only place to buy kits, Google is your friend...
Most people are getting scared like a hoard of sheep and keep all their money. Less spending - less production - less jobs - lesser spending......
Take care of your own economy and don't worry about how the big guys trying to steal form you. The housing market made a few people very rich. Now we need to buy gold. And facebook shares...maybe balsa?
A while ago someone wanted to convince me how smart it would be to buy a timeshare, got a good laugh from that.
One problem we have to face is that the wages in China are going up fast. If they keep going, they will be equal to ours in a few years.
With the wages also the education, skills and efficiency increases, so there is some compensation.
I think we will see a slow but steady increase in prices on all Chinese products.
Then another 3rd world country will discover capitalism and we'll buy from them....
The sky is not falling until you believe in it. Tower is not the only place to buy kits, Google is your friend...
07-07-2012, 01:34 PM
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RE: Big jump in kit prices at Tower
Well anyone still interested in these kits, heres another popular website to get them at the original price:
http://www.gravesrc.com/category_s/9...nd=TOP%20FLITE
Jason
http://www.gravesrc.com/category_s/9...nd=TOP%20FLITE
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07-07-2012, 01:47 PM
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Thank you Jason!! That should make a lot of people happy. We can keep an eye open at that site and see how long before they jack up the prices and see if it the kits going up in price or Tower just jacking up the profit margin?
07-07-2012, 04:49 PM
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ORIGINAL: AmishWarlord
Oh, and engines
Super Tigre G-2300 engine
2002 Tower price $199.99
2012 Tower price $169.99
Oh, and engines
Super Tigre G-2300 engine
2002 Tower price $199.99
2012 Tower price $169.99
2002 - made in Italy
2012 - made in China
07-07-2012, 11:14 PM
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RE: Big jump in kit prices at Tower
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If you look at the kit prices in Gold you will see they have come down.
Your problem is you looking at the prices in US Dollars.
2002
Gold $319.00 per oz.
Tower Hobbies
Top Flite P-51D Gold Edition kit. $149.99 = .47oz of gold to buy kit.
2012
Gold $1,582.00 per oz
Top Flite P-51D Gold Edition kit. $199.98 = .12 oz of gold to buy kit.
So you see the real price for the kits has drastically fallen over the years.
Darn ! I should have sold all my kits back then and bought gold, wait ten years, sell the gold, buy all new kits and walk away with thousands in my pocket. Enough to buy a brand new Futaba 18 MZ ! Too bad my crystal ball was on the blink.
If you look at the kit prices in Gold you will see they have come down.
Your problem is you looking at the prices in US Dollars.
2002
Gold $319.00 per oz.
Tower Hobbies
Top Flite P-51D Gold Edition kit. $149.99 = .47oz of gold to buy kit.
2012
Gold $1,582.00 per oz
Top Flite P-51D Gold Edition kit. $199.98 = .12 oz of gold to buy kit.
So you see the real price for the kits has drastically fallen over the years.
Darn ! I should have sold all my kits back then and bought gold, wait ten years, sell the gold, buy all new kits and walk away with thousands in my pocket. Enough to buy a brand new Futaba 18 MZ ! Too bad my crystal ball was on the blink.
07-08-2012, 12:33 AM
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What are you talking about? Have you seen old kit prices on ebay? A kit that was $59.95 ten years ago that sells new now for $149.99 goes for $240.00 on ebay. Idiots
07-08-2012, 08:35 AM
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I haven't seen any good deals on e-Bay in years. If you do an internet search you'll find much better deals.
The Super Tigre is a good example how lower demand and huge supply lowers the price.
Big 2 stroke glow engines are not selling, due to the fuel consumption. They are being replaced by gassers.
Now the demand for kits decreases, but so does the supply. Now they are rare and precious
The Super Tigre is a good example how lower demand and huge supply lowers the price.
Big 2 stroke glow engines are not selling, due to the fuel consumption. They are being replaced by gassers.
Now the demand for kits decreases, but so does the supply. Now they are rare and precious
07-08-2012, 08:51 AM
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ORIGINAL: Gray Beard
I took all kinds of photos today of a lot of our machines. I was surprised to find 4 or 5 guys in the shop but there were some shop projects going on. We build custom items for residents, that is how we can afford the equipment. When something new or better hits the market we will often buy it. We have run out of room though. From October to about June the shop is very busy, this time of year it is empty, all the heat birds have flown to cooler climates.
Any other equipment you want to know about I probably have photos of. Our shop has pretty much everything you need. I have my own scroll saw and sander, I cut my own kits with those two items for years until I moved here. They work fine but it takes me longer and I can't cut all my own wood.
Gene
I took all kinds of photos today of a lot of our machines. I was surprised to find 4 or 5 guys in the shop but there were some shop projects going on. We build custom items for residents, that is how we can afford the equipment. When something new or better hits the market we will often buy it. We have run out of room though. From October to about June the shop is very busy, this time of year it is empty, all the heat birds have flown to cooler climates.
Any other equipment you want to know about I probably have photos of. Our shop has pretty much everything you need. I have my own scroll saw and sander, I cut my own kits with those two items for years until I moved here. They work fine but it takes me longer and I can't cut all my own wood.
Gene
So you use 50k worth of equipment to save $40.00 on a kit? Not many people have that available to them.
07-08-2012, 08:53 AM
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Something I have not read anyone mention as a reason for price increase.. The fact that the economy around the globe is being destroyed. The value of the Dollar is getting lower and lower, our country's credit rating has gone from AAA+ to AAA, to now AA. Oh, did the News Media not mention this?? what a surprise.. I suppose most of you out there will get defensive over my comments, but that really only comes from not knowing about what I said, and wanting to believe its not really true.
Something I have not read anyone mention as a reason for price increase.. The fact that the economy around the globe is being destroyed. The value of the Dollar is getting lower and lower, our country's credit rating has gone from AAA+ to AAA, to now AA. Oh, did the News Media not mention this?? what a surprise.. I suppose most of you out there will get defensive over my comments, but that really only comes from not knowing about what I said, and wanting to believe its not really true.
07-08-2012, 09:53 AM
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So you use 50k worth of equipment to save $40.00 on a kit? Not many people have that available to them.
ORIGINAL: Gray Beard
I took all kinds of photos today of a lot of our machines. I was surprised to find 4 or 5 guys in the shop but there were some shop projects going on. We build custom items for residents, that is how we can afford the equipment. When something new or better hits the market we will often buy it. We have run out of room though. From October to about June the shop is very busy, this time of year it is empty, all the heat birds have flown to cooler climates.
Any other equipment you want to know about I probably have photos of. Our shop has pretty much everything you need. I have my own scroll saw and sander, I cut my own kits with those two items for years until I moved here. They work fine but it takes me longer and I can't cut all my own wood.
Gene
I took all kinds of photos today of a lot of our machines. I was surprised to find 4 or 5 guys in the shop but there were some shop projects going on. We build custom items for residents, that is how we can afford the equipment. When something new or better hits the market we will often buy it. We have run out of room though. From October to about June the shop is very busy, this time of year it is empty, all the heat birds have flown to cooler climates.
Any other equipment you want to know about I probably have photos of. Our shop has pretty much everything you need. I have my own scroll saw and sander, I cut my own kits with those two items for years until I moved here. They work fine but it takes me longer and I can't cut all my own wood.
Gene
So you use 50k worth of equipment to save $40.00 on a kit? Not many people have that available to them.
These days I have much better equipment at hand, yes, I am lucky to have it and most people don't. I cut all of my own wood now, last year I ordered it from Lone Star or National Balsa, no big deal, cutting my own doesn't save me all that much, it just makes it easier on me. Last week I needed some balsa stringers and two different sizes of sheeting. I saved myself a few bucks by not going to my LHS and taking it in the shorts on there prices and I saved myself some time by not having to order any wood. A three minute drive and a few minutes of shop time got me what I needed.
I have been scratch and plans building for decades, I have lived here for less then 6 years. Living here wasn't luck either, we looked around for a home for quite a while and picked this place. You should see the rest of the place, the wood shop is nothing!!!!!!!!!!! Just something I use a lot. The rest of the community would make most people crazy. It's that nice!!!
07-09-2012, 07:52 AM
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ahh the good ol' days of waitin for the newest tower catalog to arive in the mail... was better than porn..
07-10-2012, 11:26 AM
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Something I have not read anyone mention as a reason for price increase.. The fact that the economy around the globe is being destroyed. The value of the Dollar is getting lower and lower, our country's credit rating has gone from AAA+ to AAA, to now AA. Oh, did the News Media not mention this?? what a surprise.. I suppose most of you out there will get defensive over my comments, but that really only comes from not knowing about what I said, and wanting to believe its not really true.
Something I have not read anyone mention as a reason for price increase.. The fact that the economy around the globe is being destroyed. The value of the Dollar is getting lower and lower, our country's credit rating has gone from AAA+ to AAA, to now AA. Oh, did the News Media not mention this?? what a surprise.. I suppose most of you out there will get defensive over my comments, but that really only comes from not knowing about what I said, and wanting to believe its not really true.