Oh How Original Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 A few people who know I'm into RC but aren't into it themselves have asked me what Black Friday bargains I'll be getting. It got me thinking, I've never seen a decent shop actually have a Black Friday sale, nor have I ever picked up a bargain. I wanted to know what bargains you've picked up in a Black Friday sale and also, is there any god shops having one this time? Ideally in the UK.... I've yet to find a single sale worth looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I got a Xbox 360 250gig last year with 2 decent games from Asda for £99 which was well happy with, cheap and half decent setup for me lad. doesnt really bother me too much though, if I want something, I'll be prepared to buy it at its cost, if there's money off its a bonus, that's my own thinking anyway...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 If a shop is selling a good product that sells anyway.....why would they offer a massive discount? The bargains come when shops need to shift stocks of stuff that will be obsolete, superceded or just plain hard to sell. Offers like that enable retailers to shift stock and make space for the new stuff and as long as the price remains above cost....they get something for it. If you are not bothered about the 'latest' gear, then bargains can be had.... but since RC stuff tends to be around a lot longer and get sold in smaller quantities....don;t expect massive Black Friday bargains on anything you want or need. Gaz's approach is the right one. Buy what you want....and consider the discount a bonus. No point in buying stuff you don't want becuase it;s cheap :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 everyone likes a bargain but i wont be fighting over £5 quid off a tv or anything. It is good to clear stock as i know a few peeps who do this to be able to order new in for christmas. a saving is a saving. but as already said. it aint anything special for me either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Question: Why are there no Black Friday deals on anything I would actually want? Answer: They're only clearing off old stock or stock specially bought in for the sale. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 daves motors (DDM) has a good sale every year. Bought LOADS over the last few years and had some great bargains... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 some shops have a few items for a little less. But they also put the price up just before black friday so the new lower price looks even better. to get a bargain you have to have a item & price in mind before you go in the shop. as a lot of people last year were just buying anything lol i watched a few shops last year for prices and most never really had lower prices. in fact they dropped prices more nearer to crimbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 I'm not exactly looking to save a fiver or tenner off something I want lol. I was just meaning in general. Some stuff isn't only old stock clearances, because they're new products that will be re-stocked with the same product after the sales are over. It was just a general question. DDM could be an option to look at, although after shipping charges and import fees, I can't imagine the savings are huge, or am I wrong Harvey? I imagine it will depend what you order as well. It mainly just got me curious as to why we don't get as much of it over here... Or at least, not in the RC world anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dougo Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 http://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/ 25% off everything. It looks like they have done some significant price adjustment on some items (£12 Tamiya PS paint) but still some bargains to be had. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 On 23 November 2015 17:30:59, Oh How Original said: I'm not exactly looking to save a fiver or tenner off something I want lol. I was just meaning in general. Some stuff isn't only old stock clearances, because they're new products that will be re-stocked with the same product after the sales are over. It was just a general question. DDM could be an option to look at, although after shipping charges and import fees, I can't imagine the savings are huge, or am I wrong Harvey? I imagine it will depend what you order as well. It mainly just got me curious as to why we don't get as much of it over here... Or at least, not in the RC world anyway. Got friends in the US. I tend to ship though them, or to them and then collect when I'm over next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Works out a lot better for you then. I just worked out the cost of an ESP Championship Ported, on the Black Friday sale, with an added discount code, it only saves 3quid over UK prices lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 4 minutes ago, Oh How Original said: Works out a lot better for you then. I just worked out the cost of an ESP Championship Ported, on the Black Friday sale, with an added discount code, it only saves 3quid over UK prices lol. Links to UK and DDM offers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 DDM one; http://www.davesmotors.com/esp-championship-ported-zenoah-4-bolt-36mm-29cc-top-end-kit.html You can further add ddmfb for another 5% discount. And Abbots, with discount code, comes to £3 more than DDM's all in shipped price; http://abbotsrc.co.uk/ESP-Championship-Ported-Zenoah-4-Bolt-36mm-29cc-Top-End-Kit--P2841182.aspx Sadly it's the same story but I believe about £5.50 cheaper, for the option with the stuffed +2mm crank set as well, which I also looked at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 just ordered a 1:10 120a xerun fof 47 euro @ Rcmart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Pity I'm not looking for electrics because I heard they had a big sale on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmart Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Are you not mixing your currency though? $USD and £GBP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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