Back in 1999, a Tower Trainer ARF with shelf paper covering and plastic wingtips was $139. Today, that same ARF with iron-on covering is $109.

Remember 2 years ago when Horizon increased the price of the RTF Hanger 9 Alpha trainer with 2.4 radio from $299 to $399. Then several months later the price dropped back down to $299. These kind of price swings are not due to just balsa prices.