Originally posted by diceman
JetCat seems to artifically limit availability to keep their prices up on both new and used engines. I don't fault them for this, but it makes their engines hard to get. There is a select group that seem to get first dibs on engines when they are available.
Best of luck.
I figured I would let this go, but then maybe by my silence someone might think there was an ounce of truth to it (no offense intended, diceman)
We make these motors as fast as we can, given a set of business realities. You guys read the other posts about how small the turbine market is and how much competition there is and then expect someone to go in and invest a bazillion dollars in order to make a ton motors. If it were that easy then there would be 20 different motors (and companies) like JetCat...notice that there aren't...and no high volume either..no OS turbine, no Thunder Tiger turbine...you get the picture.
We are in it for the long run. We intend to continue to innovate and support our existing products. We cannot just pump a bunch of hype and push motors and then disappear. That is not what we are in this for.
We do not take deposits. We take orders. You place an order with a dealer or direct. When the motors are available, Justin calls you to complete your order. No mystery to it.
All I know is a couple of years ago, Bob and I were very excited, as we were about to get our first rep, Mr. John Redman. We were getting hammered on this forum and others, about how our technology did not work, we were new, XYZ were the king and anyone was stupid not to buy them, etc etc. John took a chance on us. BTW he was the first one to "Make the Switch" (that's when I came up with that)
Now we are accused of withholding motors...incredible!!
Condoe_won, if you have not ordered yet, I suggest you call and order one. There are 2 groups of 50 motors due to come in, and if you are on the list, then if someone does not buy, you will move up.
As to when they will arrive in the USA, about 7 days (UPS International) after they are ready :-) Seriously, the high altitude testing we do has taken longer than planned. When I know more I will post it. As for whether that is another 3 weeks (I have not heard that, does not mean it is not true), I will try to confirm that today.
We will continue to try to put out (and support!!) the best product we can.