I think there is too much mark up, and too little improvement, on servos and electronics and RC in general. Look at what computers have morphed into! I realize that is a much bigger market with business apps, so not really a fair comparison. Still, my 286 in '85 (w/40meg HD upgrade from 20!) compared to my now ancient P2-350, compared to an I can only imagine P4-2K...all of which cost less as the years went by, but got infinately better! RC has gotten a little better, costs about the same. But there is no GREAT incentive for them to improve much because the market is so small, and the competition is nil. I will continue to shop as I usually do, which is comparison shop and try to hold out for a sale, and try to buy the best for less...I think prices will start falling dramatically now that the technology of 6-10 years ago has finally been upgraded in this sport. New tech will still be high$, but good tech prices will continue to fall.