Castle Prices UP???

[Brushless55]

is it just me or has anyone else noticed that some Castle products have gone up 20 to 25% in price?

[skellyo]

More than that actually. It's due to supply prices of neodymium. Most of their motors have increased by 50%. For instance the 1515 2200kv has gone from $200 to $300 MSRP.

[drwayne]

also to cover costs associated 'free' recall all ice esc for upgrade.

[Doby]

Gee, prices increase...what are the odds...

[Rumdog]

All that does is force me to use more Chinese products. Oh well. I'll still have fast boats. Their loss.

[siberianhusky]

Politics have hit the RC world! The American dollar has lost so much of it's value recently I think we'll be seeing the prices of a number of things go up. Less buying power.
Lets just hope this deal starts turning things around. Investors around the world were dumping American currency and buying up gold and other more stable currencies. Last I checked yesterday the global markets were more favorable since the potential deal to raise the debt limit was nearly reached.
Plus China has increased the price of most or their rare earth minerals, when they were flooding the market with cheap prices most of the mines in the States shut down!
The price of copper has gone up so much now you hear of it being stolen from power stations!
Damn this is depressing!

[Steven Vaccaro]

Motor prices are going up with all the manufacturers.

[Brushless55]

All that does is force me to use more Chinese products. Oh well. I'll still have fast boats. Their loss.

that's kinda what I'm thinking is going to happen even more...

[Steven Vaccaro]

that's kinda what I'm thinking is going to happen even more...

As far as motors go, those are going up also. That is if they come with neo mags.

[Brushless55]

As far as motors go, those are going up also. That is if they come with neo mags.

25% + is a big increase
I wonder how much the other companies will raise there prices

[LuckyDuc]

It looks like my prediction came true

https://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...-to-go-up-soon

[carlcisneros]

well, as an example of price increases for the Chinese motors, the T600 series outrunners
that are popular WERE 30 bucks, they are now $59.95 each no matter the KV rating.

[Steven Vaccaro]

25% + is a big increase
I wonder how much the other companies will raise there prices

I hope not that much.

[skellyo]

Some good reading, including responses from the folks at Castle and Novak:
http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30201

[Brushless55]

this is a bugger for the ones who are on a tight budget with FE
now I feel better in owning 10 Castle motors

[carlcisneros]

yep yep
I own 3 CC motors and am not going to get rid of them thats for sure.

[Make-a-Wake]

Hmmmmmm, a certain "someone" is still peddling NIB 2028's for $249..............maybe he didnt get the memo............

[Brushless55]

yep yep
I own 3 CC motors and am not going to get rid of them thats for sure.

I was just about to unload 2 CC1520's and 2 CC1717's
but not now

[skellyo]

Hmmmmmm, a certain "someone" is still peddling NIB 2028's for $249..............maybe he didnt get the memo............

Not sure who you're talking about, but that's likely less than cost on one now. And are you sure this "someone" actually has them in stock?

[stadiumyamaha]

I bought a couple of castle 1515 2200kv a few weeks ago from hobbywarehouse for $115 and after checking this thread went back and saw they are now $229. Normally I buy stuff the other way around.

[Make-a-Wake]

Not sure who you're talking about, but that's likely less than cost on one now. And are you sure this "someone" actually has them in stock?

Yep, just stuck 2 in my cart for a test and it let me go to checkout/purchase....................I'm guess they'll go up too shortly

[ray schrauwen]

It looks like my prediction came true

https://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...-to-go-up-soon

I too warned people of this about 6-8 months ago when you could still find a 5692 for $105 -$135.

Bought a 2210 Neu in clearance and I'm done buying motors for a while. Maybe an outrunner or two from Ben or HK.

HK just dumped their leopard clones on the market for peanuts. The only thing I buy from HK is batteries it seems.

[martin]

You should try prices in the UK where a 5692 motor is £126 or $200 & an Aquacraft Motley Crew is £450 or $720, Thems prices.