Hmmm...

I hadn't noticed that. My recollection is that back 20 years ago a 4s 450 mAh NiCd was a precious commodity costing well over $50. Today, a 2s 1100 mAh LiFe with considerable more sustained current capacity costs about the same. The voltage is higher and the weight is lower too.

But recessions certainly affect manufacturing. Maybe that's why the prices are going up. On the other hand, technology will soon be (or already is) shifting to new electro-chemistries and Lithium based storage will trickle down to the masses.

We'll see. In any event, like yourself, I enjoy the variety different power sources bring to the hobby.

David.