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Re: Intriguing ad in RC Car Action - RC10 re-release?
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 1:29 pm
by flipwils11
joeman37 wrote:
LOL you crack me up comparing a hand built supercar that sells for millions to a mass produced RC car that sells for $250. Not apples to apples at all man. And yes it is a poor business decision to build a mass produced product and not meet consumer demand. It honestly is Economics 101 specific luxury items that are not mass produced, like your supercar analogy, are an anomaly and perhaps actually a good business decision because then the next time they make a new limited edition car they know they can charge whatever the hell they want for it.
-Joe
Lol, I know, it was a big stretch. But I really wanted to make a point!
Actually it isn't economics 101, it's about product and business strategy, something I daresay Associated is keenly aware of. I also know a thing or two about product and business strategy myself.
Re: Intriguing ad in RC Car Action - RC10 re-release?
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 1:50 pm
by RichieRich
So, is Associated making the bulkheads, rear arm mounts, etc in black? I asked this question on AE's FB like page and I pretty much got a "no". So, should I order white and dye parts for my team cars that need replacements?
Re: Intriguing ad in RC Car Action - RC10 re-release?
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 1:54 pm
by scr8p
that's what i'd do. i see no reason for them to make black parts...... right now anyway.
Re: Intriguing ad in RC Car Action - RC10 re-release?
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 2:41 pm
by CamplinP
flipwils11 wrote:joeman37 wrote:
LOL you crack me up comparing a hand built supercar that sells for millions to a mass produced RC car that sells for $250. Not apples to apples at all man. And yes it is a poor business decision to build a mass produced product and not meet consumer demand. It honestly is Economics 101 specific luxury items that are not mass produced, like your supercar analogy, are an anomaly and perhaps actually a good business decision because then the next time they make a new limited edition car they know they can charge whatever the hell they want for it.
-Joe
Lol, I know, it was a big stretch. But I really wanted to make a point!
Actually it isn't economics 101, it's about product and business strategy, something I daresay Associated is keenly aware of. I also know a thing or two about product and business strategy myself.
Think of all the frenzy this created. Now, if they re-re another kit there is a good chance that all of us that bought the '84 will buy that also. But here is beauty of where the "Limited" thing works, for all who missed the first one will be damned sure to get in on the next one. So a team car with say 4000 released should be no problem.
Re: Intriguing ad in RC Car Action - RC10 re-release?
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 3:03 pm
by kink
I hope AE stop making stuff in China now the ReRe is done and those customers are satisfied. At least we will then know any black parts are the real deal original items.
Re: Intriguing ad in RC Car Action - RC10 re-release?
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 3:10 pm
by clm
Except that the noseplate really looks off visually with the outlined AE instead of the stamped AE
Chris
Re: Intriguing ad in RC Car Action - RC10 re-release?
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 3:15 pm
by ca-rj
Put a Lohas front bumper on it and then you won't see it.
clm wrote:Except that the noseplate really looks off visually with the outlined AE instead of the stamped AE
Chris
Re: Intriguing ad in RC Car Action - RC10 re-release?
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 3:29 pm
by jwscab
you guys crack me up with this 'china' thing. the plastic doesn't care where it gets molded, and it doesn't care what mold it's in. the original company is REmaking the same parts, form fit and function, it's not like it's a 3rd party vendor. And they are TOY cars. fact of the matter is that they are making MORE and that is GOOD.
it's like I tell people, don't be so hard on that mustang, it doesn't know it's a ford
Re: Intriguing ad in RC Car Action - RC10 re-release?
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 3:38 pm
by GoMachV
jwscab wrote:
it's like I tell people, don't be so hard on that mustang, it doesn't know it's a ford
Ouch!
Just wait till GM runs out of money next time and can't get another bailout (ain't paid back the first one yet lol) you might see a Ford emblem on that Vette
Re: Intriguing ad in RC Car Action - RC10 re-release?
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 3:55 pm
by jwscab
gm in fact is paid up, and the remaining equity is in shares the government is selling off in installments, and ford didn't really escape the mess either, they were already going down mortgaging everything to the hilt before the 'bailout' occurred. but whatever, the bailout was a huge mess, but the entire country could have been way worse without it.
I don't even deal with the new crap anyway, too many incremental yearly changes to keep up with. I'm still stuck in late 90's at best.
Re: Intriguing ad in RC Car Action - RC10 re-release?
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 3:56 pm
by THE H.P FREAK
gomachv wrote:jwscab wrote:
it's like I tell people, don't be so hard on that mustang, it doesn't know it's a ford
Ouch!
Just wait till GM runs out of money next time and can't get another bailout (ain't paid back the first one yet lol) you might see a Ford emblem on that Vette
HI!... But then the Corvette would have some class.
Re: Intriguing ad in RC Car Action - RC10 re-release?
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 4:21 pm
by kink
jwscab wrote:
it's like I tell people, don't be so hard on that mustang, it doesn't know it's a ford
I agree that new cheap spare parts is a great idea. But I cannot help feel happier mine is 100% USA made. I am probably a bit mad / OCD though.
Re: Intriguing ad in RC Car Action - RC10 re-release?
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 4:28 pm
by scr8p
THE H.P FREAK wrote:gomachv wrote:jwscab wrote:
it's like I tell people, don't be so hard on that mustang, it doesn't know it's a ford
Ouch!
Just wait till GM runs out of money next time and can't get another bailout (ain't paid back the first one yet lol) you might see a Ford emblem on that Vette
HI!... But then the Corvette would have some class.
second class. maybe third.
Re: Intriguing ad in RC Car Action - RC10 re-release?
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 4:51 pm
by THE H.P FREAK
HI!... At least it would have class! Lmao.....
Re: Intriguing ad in RC Car Action - RC10 re-release?
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 5:05 pm
by scr8p
Ugh... ow wow wow... ugh... oh man you got me..... oh damn.... oh...ow..... i think i see my grandparents..... oh the light it's so bright.........