I don’t think thing the final price of $400 is that far off…considering all the special production and materials. The JJ Ultima is right there too at that $390.
BattleTrak wrote: ↑Thu Nov 30, 2023 2:58 pm
I don’t think thing the final price of $400 is that far off…considering all the special production and materials. The JJ Ultima is right there too at that $390.
Agreed, I think it is more the fact that A-Main, Tower Hobbies and a bunch of online shops have pre-orders for $319...
BattleTrak wrote: ↑Thu Nov 30, 2023 2:58 pm
I don’t think thing the final price of $400 is that far off…considering all the special production and materials. The JJ Ultima is right there too at that $390.
I felt $319 was about right for the rc10cc since it was being advertised as just a display piece. If they wanted $400 for a rere rc10 kit in 2024, it had better been a special halsey edition/replica or something. Don't forget, the JJ ultima is $390, but you could get the regular rere ultima for about $280!
What's the reasoning for the price increase? Are pre-orders exceeded expectations therefore attempting to slow-down pre-orders? Or are they just getting greedy? Etc... Either way, I hope this deters people from making $400 pre-orders simply to make the statement that the CC (and other future re-re's) won't sell at inflated prices. Wishful thinking I know.
So, safe to say the final price will end up $399 at the retailer level after the pre-orders are gone? I have until tomorrow to claim my pre-order through AE, and just kinda on the fence at this point. If this isn't a limited production as claimed, and I am in no hurry, maybe wait it out and see if the price drops
I build RCs like people would have done back in the '90s ..................................... if they had 3D printers.
I sometimes order direct from Associated, but when I can save both shipping and taxes (for non-FL res) on a big ticket item I'm happy to go elsewhere. My last 3 purchases (including pre-paid RC10CC preorder) were from here:
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Not in stock yet but will ship when it is.
Frankensteined RC10T3 / Franky Jr RC10GT-e (x2) / A+ stamp / Toy Story RC / Graphite replica / B1.5 BFG 5LTi / Clonewald / Hyper Hornet
"I love the effort, but it sure looks like you took the long way around to a tub again"
Due to high demand, we have reserved you one of these items. You have until Sat, December 2nd, 2023 at 1:51am PST to complete your purchase on this item, otherwise it will be offered to the next person on the wait list.
Dear Customer,
Unfortunately, the first batch of RC10CC have sold out. We apologize to any of you who did not receive one. You will be contacted in the future when more become available.
Thank you for your support of Team Associated.
I think it was kind of crappy that they said in the email one was reserved for me, yet when I clicked the link a couple hours after I got the email I get Sorry we are sold out.
LowClassCC wrote: ↑Fri Dec 01, 2023 1:22 pm
I think it was kind of crappy that they said in the email one was reserved for me, yet when I clicked the link a couple hours after I got the email I get Sorry we are sold out.
Just clicked on my link and got the same message. I went ahead and just ordered one from Michael's for $319.
I build RCs like people would have done back in the '90s ..................................... if they had 3D printers.
I missed out on it as well. By the time I got the email it said they were sold-out. I didn't have the money any longer to buy one anyway so no big deal.
GoMachV wrote: ↑Thu Nov 30, 2023 2:57 pm
Too many smileys what is @Lowgear trying to do to us! You can't silence the smileys!
This is the first time anyone has brought up that they exceeded it. I can always bump it up but how many is too many? My concern was for those on mobile devices.
