I agree. I was in this hobby 12 years ago, and I am surprised this time around at the modest prices of quality equipment, such as radios, motors, and last but not least, ARFs.

It seems to me that you get what you pay for, and it pretty much seems reasonable. Entry level ARFs for 70 to 80 bucks? Excellent renderings for 300 to 400 dollars? You're right... You can't build one for that price. Well, you might, but in my world, my recreational time is money, and this factor is often forgotten about by those that try to equate all the parts and materials necessary to bring a kit to the level of completion that most ARFs are.

I am quite pleased with most offerings and prices in all aspects of the R/C plane hobby. I may not be able to afford something that I would like to have, but this does not mean it is "too much money".

Good post,

Dave