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Re: What is it now Team Associated?!

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@Frankentruck

So this is $347 retail. That is within the expected range. Import tariff from Taiwan is 32%, lowered to 10% until July.

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Re: What is it now Team Associated?!

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Elkcycles wrote: Wed May 14, 2025 2:38 pm @Frankentruck

So this is $347 retail. That is within the expected range. Import tariff from Taiwan is 32%, lowered to 10% until July.
I don't 100% agree. The 'suggested retail' has been increased too. If it was a tariff based price, I would expect the suggested retail (that the real retail price is below) to be more inline with earlier re-re prices. I think AE is also just increasing prices.
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Re: What is it now Team Associated?!

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Or just buy 1 of the last fan rc runs for $380 and get a better quality buggy🤣

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Re: What is it now Team Associated?!

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Retro rc wrote: Wed May 14, 2025 3:53 pm Or just buy 1 of the last fan rc runs for $380 and get a better quality buggy🤣
Yup, $460 for anything with a 6-gear trans is pulling my leg. Fan RC kit with the stealth is looking like a steal now. I'm starting to worry for what the prices are going to be for the masami stealth car or a B2 kit!
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Re: What is it now Team Associated?!

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@Frankentruck

I absolutely agree with the additional analysis. Companies will no doubt find leeway to increase prices alongside the fluctuations to further increase their margin. Pragmatically, I think the days of cars under $400 are over.

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