Originally Posted by
jedsled
EXACTLY!
the costs of everything is what turns people away from the hobby! remember, it is just a hobby...
I dont think cost turns people away. Hobbies are fun and a past time. If its something that your truely interested in, you will find a way to pay for it, buy something used, or less expensive.
I know I mentioned this before, in another thread, but I have a $500 motorcycle helmet, and $800 vance and hines exhaust on my motorcycle. I have almost $500 in a WII that I never really use and almost a grand tied up in my B44 with electronics, battery, and parts. I am not bragging about my expencive stuff (I drive an old jeep) its just that if some one truely wants something they can get it. Not to mention I have a $165 RTR 1/18th rc18t that I just bought.
Just to make a point the 1/18 is complete and if you wanted to get into RC you can for under $200.