Hard case lipo pack under $35.00 bucks!?!?
#17
Tech Champion
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Considering a distributer buys them in big volume and lays out a bunch of money for that. Then they need to advertise which is extremely expensive(magazine adds can range from $500-$2000 a month) and then package the product if its not done already. Now they need to discount for the hobby stores at usually 50% off retail. How much do you really think they make off of them after all of this? Pretty soon we will all see that it is not worth the agrivation to import from overseas. This will be a good day.
#18
Tech Lord
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The problem is that you need to market the product to sell it. The companies can use internet forums to do this but sales will be cut drasticly. I know because this is how i need to operate. My costs are too high for me to advertise in the magazines. If i had to advertise in the magazines my cars and parts would cost much more. This does put a big damper on my sales but i chose this route. I wanted to keep the volume under control so i could keep up with my everyday business. Alot of these RC companies do only RC and need to advertise in order to stay in business.
I cant say anything for profit margins of other companies because it is not my place. I just feel That when any company decides to sell to distributers, they need to keep it that way unless they will keep the prices in line. The prices they are selling these chinese packs for are the same prices i am offered to carry them. Why would any company invest money when the product is being sold to the public at the same price. There is usually minimum orders for distributors. The public dont need to meet a minimum.
I cant say anything for profit margins of other companies because it is not my place. I just feel That when any company decides to sell to distributers, they need to keep it that way unless they will keep the prices in line. The prices they are selling these chinese packs for are the same prices i am offered to carry them. Why would any company invest money when the product is being sold to the public at the same price. There is usually minimum orders for distributors. The public dont need to meet a minimum.
#19
The hardshell enclosure is the same one used on the Core 3250 & RCM 3300 but the cells inside may be different. Physically they should fit a wide range of chassis very easily.
Mark
Mark
#20
I wouldn't just go hating the chinese.. Because the internet means people can find out where things really come from and try and by pass the middle man.
Most toys have been made in china since I was a kid but you always had a few layers of middle men/paper pushers taking the bigest % of profit.
Most toys have been made in china since I was a kid but you always had a few layers of middle men/paper pushers taking the bigest % of profit.
#23
cheap nimh packs just suck, cheap lipo packs can do some damage.
<- owns strictly orion lipo products.
#25
I would also like to add that the technology in all lithium batteries are increasing very fast, so these cells could be of better quality than what was out last year. Remember, it used to be 10 and 15C cells now 20 and 25C cells are standard.
For $35 I will pick up two and run those as my basher/ 1st heat pack in off-road and parking lot.
#26
Tech Champion
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It may be a red flag to you, but if you think about the large markups involved in getting those pricey $100 packs to your door the direct distribution from Hong Kong could be saving you on everything but the shipping which you would pay anyways if shipped CONUS.
I would also like to add that the technology in all lithium batteries are increasing very fast, so these cells could be of better quality than what was out last year. Remember, it used to be 10 and 15C cells now 20 and 25C cells are standard.
For $35 I will pick up two and run those as my basher/ 1st heat pack in off-road and parking lot.
I would also like to add that the technology in all lithium batteries are increasing very fast, so these cells could be of better quality than what was out last year. Remember, it used to be 10 and 15C cells now 20 and 25C cells are standard.
For $35 I will pick up two and run those as my basher/ 1st heat pack in off-road and parking lot.
#29
That just shows you how much we are getting screwed! $$$$$$$$