babylon Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 On 28/07/2020 at 18:21, mond said: The problem isn't just Arrma, it's the value of the pound. Versus the Euro, Dollar and Yuan it's done nothing but go down since 2016. True, But it's been pretty stable for the last 2 years, And today it's 1.30 against the Dollar, Best it's been since January, Wish it was that good when I got mine at the start of the year. Can't blame them for it, I just think it's opportunism, Lot's of people were home and bored and buying stuff they didn't need just to stop the boredom, They'll charge what they think they can get away with, And Traxxas have been getting away with it for years, Now Arrma is starting to take some of there glory, Why do we think they will be any different, Especially now there part of HH. COVID is the excuse that will just keep giving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 35 minutes ago, Jumper said: The new 3s line is on the website now New shell Vented tyres with closed wheels New motor mount Updated shocks Spektum radio that works with the ttx300 New steering design that won't jam as easy with rocks Stronger front and rear chassis Improved slipper clutch Rubber sealed bearings. Improved price as well I'm sure So they cut a hole, in the chassis for stones added a few o rings on the shocks included the upgraded motor plate fixed the poor chassis well maybe don’t hold your breath on that one it is Arrma after all and chassis’s are not quite there strong point 😂. Punch a hole in the tyres popped in a better spring for the slipper 🤷🏻♂️ Added a new shell BUT Here’s the really good bit DROPPED yes DROPPED the price to $319 Now that’s GOOD news 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertberr Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Yeah, as said above, these latest big increases by both Traxxas & Arrma have very little to do with either value of the pound or Covid, its simply a case of charging what they think people will pay. I've said it before, but like a lot of consumer items, including RC got pretty cheap (relatively) for 15-20 odd years from late 90's/early 2000's. I remember my dad paying around 110/120 quid for my Hornet with a battery, charger, Radio Gear etc at xmas 1985, from memory I think the kit itself was around 60-65 quid? That's about 350 quid in todays money... The pound has been floating around circa 1.20-1.30 (with odd little spike) for almost 4 years now. How much was an Arrma three years ago? Or an Xmaxx? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) they are listed on MS now, but no price yet on granite and senton https://www.modelsport.co.uk/arrma-1-10-granite-4x4-v3-3s-blx-brushless-monster-truck-green/rc-car-products/1331723 https://www.modelsport.co.uk/arrma-1-10-senton-4x4-v3-3s-blx-brushless-short-course-truck-rtr-blue/rc-car-products/1331728 big rock and typhon at £330 https://www.modelsport.co.uk/arrma-1-10-big-rock-4x4-v3-3s-blx-brushless-monster-truck-rtr-black/rc-car-products/1331725 https://www.modelsport.co.uk/arrma-1-8-typhon-4x4-v3-3s-blx-brushless-buggy-rtr-red/rc-car-products/1331727 also to add to this list of new features, they also have: 4S diffs. Bigger pull tab on the power module for better leverage New bumpers on the granite and big rock spektrum steering servo spektum motor, but its exactly same specs as the old motor. The big rock is 1" wider than the previous model as well. On 30/07/2020 at 14:11, Jumper said: The new 3s line is on the website now New shell Vented tyres with closed wheels New motor mount Updated shocks Spektum radio that works with the ttx300 New steering design that won't jam as easy with rocks Stronger front and rear chassis Improved slipper clutch Rubber sealed bearings. Improved price as well I'm sure Edited August 1, 2020 by Jumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 On 30/07/2020 at 16:11, bertberr said: Yeah, as said above, these latest big increases by both Traxxas & Arrma have very little to do with either value of the pound or Covid, its simply a case of charging what they think people will pay. I've said it before, but like a lot of consumer items, including RC got pretty cheap (relatively) for 15-20 odd years from late 90's/early 2000's. I remember my dad paying around 110/120 quid for my Hornet with a battery, charger, Radio Gear etc at xmas 1985, from memory I think the kit itself was around 60-65 quid? That's about 350 quid in todays money... The pound has been floating around circa 1.20-1.30 (with odd little spike) for almost 4 years now. How much was an Arrma three years ago? Or an Xmaxx? It's not what the pound is today, it's what the pound could be at a later date. No one has confidence in it so no company wants to be straddled with hundreds of thousands, possibly millions of a currency that could take a dive at any minute. They jack the price up to cover themselves if tomorrow they wake up and BoJo and his disaster capitalist buddies decide it's a no deal. The pound will slump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertberr Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I kinda see where you're coming from, but if you believe all the doom mongers then the pound and most other western currencies would have tanked many years ago. And even if it did take a dive (which isn't impossible by any stretch), it wouldn't be unilateral - the usd, euro etc would slide as well. Other countries, like the US, have their fair share of 'issues' to contend with too. No, IMO RC cars are getting more expensive over here again because the manufacturers/brands believe the market here can support those prices. Nothing more complicated than that. Greed / sound business sense - delete as appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I listen to friends of mine who invest in and trade currency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 business sell things at prices people are willing to pay. if they dont, then they dont sell. its as simple as that. really. when people stop buying things at the current prices then they would lower them. But they are sold out most of the time, people cant get enough 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babylon Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 44 minutes ago, mond said: It's not what the pound is today, it's what the pound could be at a later date. No one has confidence in it so no company wants to be straddled with hundreds of thousands, possibly millions of a currency that could take a dive at any minute. They jack the price up to cover themselves if tomorrow they wake up and BoJo and his disaster capitalist buddies decide it's a no deal. The pound will slump. Roll on the no deal. Just imagine how much of that 750 Billion EU rescue fund would have been down to us, Sorry, But Italy and Spain are in line for the bulk share of £390 Billion worth of Non-Repayable grants, And don't think the likes of France won't try to pilfer off there fair share, No one loves a subsidy more than the French. Are people seriously saying they want to be part of that, The EU are all giving themselves high fives cos they come to this great agreement, Just wait till the EU taxation system that we kept blocking is passed and Brussels start Taxing countries on top of there own taxes to pay it all back, Cos it has to be payed back by someone, And we should count ourselves lucky it's not gonna be us. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Crash the economy I don't care lol. Most don't neither the majority of people have less than £100 in savings living check to check. It can only get better for those. I just don't like how usa seems to be the wolf banging it's knife and fork on the table waiting for us to serve our... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly In My Soup Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Some sneaky peeky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jumper Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 rip, i thought it was going to look really cool but it looks awful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oodboo Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Black version looks good to me: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stooza Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Jumper said: rip, i thought it was going to look really cool but it looks awful I think it looks incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersavage Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 If I wasn't looking at possibly getting a plane to build over winter I'd be very tempted 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BashingBrian Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 In orange it's sooooo fugly..!! 🤣🤣 very disappointed with its looks...😩 I think all the 13 year olds in America will be creaming themselves over this thing..🤣🤣🤣 In black it has a hint of a Mad Max vibe going on..🤙🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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