Wow, at $332.00USD for the re-re modelsports definitely marked it up but they seem to be one of the last standing in terms of stock so I guess they can do it.
£209 ($332) is the lowest prize I've seen it in the UK
That's the prize they've sold it at all along
You forget that we Europeans have to pay import tax of everything from non EU countries like China and USA
I paid $250 + shipping + $100 US Dollars in import tax for my RC10 Classic from a non EU country
Oh wow, didn't realize the extent of the import taxes you guys have to pay. That sucks! I paid $225 plus $10 s/h (from Tower with discount code) and, judging from these skyrocketing prices, it's looking like my impulse pre-order (which I never do) back in early June is paying off.
Just got one from AMain at $249. I got the same message (as below) and after patiently waiting (and even asking them via email a couple weeks ago). I was punched in the gut for being loyal (I can't do Tower for some reason). I felt like the kid standing up after musical chairs. It sucked.
But I did learn after a few emails that they had a small handfull (9 I think) sitting in guys carts not yet payed for. Those are getting released and put back up for sale, first come first served if the original order gets droppped. I got one this am!
slow_jun wrote:
uofmhockey wrote:Just received this email. Good thing I already have two.
Dear Valued Customer,
We regret to inform you that due to circumstances beyond our control, AMainHobbies.com cannot complete your pre-order of the Team Associated RC10 Classic Kit - ASC6001. Due to limited nature of this release, A Main Hobbies went deep and in June, committed to enough kits to fill pre-order demand with a few more to spare. Unfortunately, worldwide demand far exceeded the production order and A Main Hobbies was notified this afternoon that we will not be receiving any additional shipments. At 4:00 p.m. PST today, we will make 100% of what we received available to our customer base.
As enthusiasts and racers ourselves, we are sincerely disappointed with this outcome and look forward to exceeding your expectations in the future.
Best Regards,
Leif Ostberg, V.P. of Customer Service
got the same reply from Amain. good thing our LHS still has 3 available.
Still available and at the right price. Just came across this eBay listing and it's price is not jacked up. Shows many available so anyone still looking for one should jump on it now.
It looks like Amain are negotiating another run to fulfill the orders that people made. Apparently they only received enough RC 10's to fill 6% of their orders.
I ordered through amain and missed out but was lucky to get the last one from my local hobby shop, although it was much more expensive.
same to what happen on my last order with Tower. it was discontinued. then all of a sudden available, I pulled the trigger then I got one. it was a different story for amain, pre-ordered, then was cancelled and got a 20$ store credit. I believe tower will still release another run, the question is , how fast can you pull the trigger...
“It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.”
― Confucius
dj_kilroy wrote:.....I ordered through amain and missed out but was lucky to get the last one from my local hobby shop, although it was much more expensive.
Did ya bend over and let Stannies have his way with ye...?!?
dj_kilroy wrote:It looks like Amain are negotiating another run to fulfill the orders that people made. Apparently they only received enough RC 10's to fill 6% of their orders.
I ordered through amain and missed out but was lucky to get the last one from my local hobby shop, although it was much more expensive.
Yeah I went back and forth with amain customer service via phone and email on d-day, the day they found out they got essentially screwed. I chose not to re-post any of the commentary out of respect, but I do have an email that refers to a company called "Team Accosted". There may be something in the relationship that's not so hot, or the orders just got filled backwards, sent out to Zebra's Hobby depot first...followed by Tower...and A-Main was just last on the list. .
It's really getting crazy now but people are willing to hand over the cash even if they know(?) they're overpaying just to get their hands on one.
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