CompetitionX now charging for their manuals they host

[GoMachV]

Went to look for one and they are now $3.50 to download. What a bunch of crap! I am always willing to let others add to my stash hosted on google drive, and they are always there for anyone in need. The link is in my sig. Dont pay $3.50 (unless its for the one I need, then share it with me )

[R Cane]

that sux

[CraigB]

Unrelated, Thank you for having those documents available. It brought back memories reading those old RCCA scans you have.

[alien3t]

I just went to compx opened, saved to my harddrive then reopened a few files. didnt cost anything!

[GoMachV]

Hmm weird, I just tried it and it worked now also. It was on my desktop, and now I tried on my phone. Wonder if it's only charging on a desktop?

[alien3t]

I downloaded at work on Thursday on my work desktop. nothing. Home is my laptop. i download something open or print at least once a week. even to answer a question from FB. I did Thursday night from home also.

[GoMachV]

This was just today I noticed it. Weird

[GoMachV]

It's only some of them. Try the hirobo Zerda manual....

[alien3t]

okay yup that one it wants to charge me also. might have to email him and ask

[Lowgear]

Maybe they're going to start charging for manuals from companies that are out of business? I can't see them charging for manuals from companies that are still in business due to legal reasons. I guess we'll find out.

It sucks having to pay but as someone who has a vast experience with websites, I understand it. The costs involved with keeping a website like CompetitionX up and running is very expensive. Plus now with the advent of ad-blocking programs, it's forcing websites to implement other methods as a means to make money in order to offset the costs.

[alien3t]

WEll the owner of the comx website built it himself. remember watching him build the original and do some work from the Fountain Valley Hobby people sales computer.

but he i think si also in charge of RC drivers website. and its kinda a side business of his.