1A$=1US$
10-14-2010, 04:07 AM
#16
10-14-2010, 04:30 AM
#17
US $
bloody hell this is good news for us that have spending issues, 
maybe that MCX2 micro chopper might land on my door step soon 
spare kinetic combo too?
it would be a great opportunity for cashed up hobby shops to load up on spares -kits etc , even clubs that have some expendable cash could get kits ie SC10's to encourage the moms and dads that want to buy Johny a kit but find it too dear to do here?
lets hope the Yankees drop cracker on some one else, maybe the Aussie Dollar will become the World Currency
maybe that MCX2 micro chopper might land on my door step soon spare kinetic combo too?
it would be a great opportunity for cashed up hobby shops to load up on spares -kits etc , even clubs that have some expendable cash could get kits ie SC10's to encourage the moms and dads that want to buy Johny a kit but find it too dear to do here?
lets hope the Yankees drop cracker on some one else, maybe the Aussie Dollar will become the World Currency
10-14-2010, 06:06 AM
#18
lol this could explain the 2010 camaros i been seeing around in adelaide lately, 13c per dollar makes alot of difference then
10-14-2010, 02:53 PM
#19
I think its great that its getting closer but save a thought for your LHS who will lose more business due to our rediculous import taxes/duties!! These import taxes were designed to protect australian manufacturing industry but last time i checked there weren't a heap of RC companies manufacturing stuff here!
If only ppl knew how slim some of the margins were for the LHS and the local distributors!
If only ppl knew how slim some of the margins were for the LHS and the local distributors!
10-14-2010, 02:59 PM
#20
There are some great LHS around that do look after the racers and keep margins low, but there is a lot more around that take advantge of us locals, but it's hard to throw money away at a local hobby shop just to support them when it is just so cheap to get OS especially when there are some US companys that do 99c shipping on anything.
Bring on parity.... just waiting on Paypal now....
Bring on parity.... just waiting on Paypal now....
10-14-2010, 07:50 PM
#22
Distributors will be rubbing their hands with glee as they will be gettting stuff much cheaper whilst still gauging the lhs and us with high prices. Seriously I have no sympathy for australian distributors they dont seem to be doing it too tough to me. On the other hand lhs will find it harder and harder to survive with the US$ being the way it is.
10-14-2010, 09:00 PM
#23
Distributors will be rubbing their hands with glee as they will be gettting stuff much cheaper whilst still gauging the lhs and us with high prices. Seriously I have no sympathy for australian distributors they dont seem to be doing it too tough to me. On the other hand lhs will find it harder and harder to survive with the US$ being the way it is.
There are some great distributors out there, but when their landed price is more expensive than A-main's retail price what are they meant to do??
I can't think of a distributor thats making any great margin out of RC..
Some distributors put back an awful lot in terms of support... Mugen - MMI, Losi - OMP, AKA - Ryper Hobbies, HEI with their stable of products... Sponsoring events all over the country so that WE can race...
The reason things are more expensive is largely due to the rediculous import duties these companies pay...
I am sure your one of these people who cry when they get banged for import duty...
I'll back my LHS everyday... let me know when a US/Asia hobby store sponsors the next big event your at!
10-14-2010, 09:27 PM
#24
HEI is the only distributor I have seen support rc. I have seen what my lhs gets charged for parts and it is generally 250% of what anyone can get them OS for and then he needs to cover his costs. I am sorry but I do not believe that is justified. Yes I understand overheads, import duties, postage etc but come on 3 times the price and on top of that they dont have what I want in stock and generally cannot provide an eta.
I do back my lhs but it is awful hard with the high prices and poor availability.
I do back my lhs but it is awful hard with the high prices and poor availability.
Last edited by lookieaefanboi; 10-14-2010 at 09:41 PM.
10-14-2010, 10:28 PM
#25
HEI is the only distributor I have seen support rc. I have seen what my lhs gets charged for parts and it is generally 250% of what anyone can get them OS for and then he needs to cover his costs. I am sorry but I do not believe that is justified. Yes I understand overheads, import duties, postage etc but come on 3 times the price and on top of that they dont have what I want in stock and generally cannot provide an eta.
I do back my lhs but it is awful hard with the high prices and poor availability.
I do back my lhs but it is awful hard with the high prices and poor availability.
Its the crap like this that makes it difficult for event organisers to find sponsorship dollars for local events...
Last edited by too twisted; 10-14-2010 at 11:43 PM.
10-15-2010, 12:12 AM
#28
Ah the old evil hobbyshop forum banter,it has been a while! Damn hobbyshops coming to our house in the middle of the night, stealing our secret chocolate supplys and putting guns to our heads forceing us into there shops. Evil bastards!
10-15-2010, 12:43 AM
#29
Perhaps my wording could have been different and I should have mentioned other distributors that support rc such as modelflight etc. I apologise if I have offended ppl, I am just frustrated as I really want to support my lhs and the industry in general but am finding it hard and the lure of the high aussie dollar makes it even harder.
I generally order very little from os but sometimes I have no choice
I generally order very little from os but sometimes I have no choice
10-15-2010, 01:05 AM
#30
Actually I've noticed lately that LHS prices are very close to OS prices especially on spare parts, but occassionally the big online stores have a special that is just too good to refuse. As a general rule I buy my Associated / Losi gear here and Tamiya gear OS. Batteries, tools, accessories I get here and most of my electronics, but with big price items I usually wait till I find a deal I can't refuse whether it is at an LHS or online.
Justy remember that a lower dollar also means that the importers are paying less for their stock and some of them will offer lower prices, and some won't, but that is the same for any market sector, different businesses run on different business models.
My 2cents (2.012AUC)
Nick
Justy remember that a lower dollar also means that the importers are paying less for their stock and some of them will offer lower prices, and some won't, but that is the same for any market sector, different businesses run on different business models.
My 2cents (2.012AUC)
Nick