gref Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 $79 each! You can buy the latest Slot It for $69! Might have to wait til they are on special considering the holden is the same s#!t chassis as it's always been Quote 2 x australian ego champion regards Shane Fulel racing in first track build --> https://youtu.be/nG1EyFkbJSs My second track build --> raceday - https://youtu.be/8WXYQ528iKM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow_rusty Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Yep... Agreed... Definately see a few more slot.it's being added to the collection, and a lot less scaleys... Quote Stolen from SlotsNZ Team ABC Team Leader (Ambitious, But Crap) Home Track Threads - Shadow's Semi-Permanent Layout & Another Rug Racer & Proud of It & Gymkhana Test Track Car Collection Thread - My Car Collection Charts / Diagrams - MJK Tyre Selector / Slot.it 4wd Gearing / PoliCar Rollout / Rollout Chart Generator / SCX 4wd Rollout / Track Wiring with Brake on Track Call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieslotter Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Be grateful they even make one. Quote Smoke, mirrors and obsolescence. It’s a jungle out there. www.scorpiuswireless.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenny broke Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) Might have something to do with v8bumpercars and the teams asking more for licensing these days plus the dollar going south against the pound. The Holden is the VE trying to be passed of as a VF Edited December 9, 2014 by lenny broke Quote home track club racer Spitfire Raceway forum link https://www.facebook.com/groups/1753319218331240/?ref=bookmarks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miveson Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 I was rather shocked at the price...... $74 at World of Scalex if you want to save a few $$$ Quote Slot Car Photos V8 Tipping Competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 It's probably the Powers that Be at V8HQ wanting more money than the individual teams holding out for any more. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcrackers Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Great value for money aren't they, what with all the professional parts fitted and the blacked out windows why wouldn't anybody pay $79 for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvhistorics Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Thats terrible! Absurd price, especially for the poor performing Holden. I will be sure to let Frosty and Garth know when they hand deliver them to my door..... Thats the only way they'll get me to pay that price. I can think of a few sidewayz or slot-its I'd rather as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Two bits of plastic and some fiddle faddles inside......no wonder I bought one about ten years ago and havent been back since. I did toy with the idea of carving the windows out of one and repopping it in resin.....just because I can. Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobbzee Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 they really are just "resistant" cars.....and its not like they are retooling them every release. one has to wonder what they are thinking.......but they do seem to end up cheap on the bay eventually, probably at near a loss for the poor retailer Quote http://www.auslot.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12014-mt-panorama-track/ ...My Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) nyvmre in our group has got a newish Falcon that runs so sweetly it is a joy to see. Needless to say he wins the class most times. or is that nvmyre...I can never remember. Edited December 9, 2014 by munter Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Just a reminder folks that the V8SC are commissioned from Scalex by the Australian Scalex distributor. I can't see Scalex doing that at a huge discount. Therefore, you have to add another layer of 'margin' that needs to come of the cars. Given that Scalex is now undercutting their own home distribution network by direct sales from their website offering free shipping and discounts, I don't think they're going to be overly fussed on skimming from a commission item. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytofast Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 The poor retailer probably knows that there will be a backlash from customers at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieslotter Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 They usually limit them to 1500. They would be lucky to break even at that number. Considering Hornby has run at a loss a couple of times recently I dont think they are ripping anyone off. You know the old saying, dont like it, dont buy it. Quote Smoke, mirrors and obsolescence. It’s a jungle out there. www.scorpiuswireless.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratracer Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) Not surprised by the cost given the limited run for Aus. No doubt these will sell out quickly with several of the collectors buying the stock in the local slot shops (you know who you are). An even bigger worry is the direction that the race teams and organisations are requesting for licencing rights for race cars. Try and get a NASCAR slot car from anywhere now as they are asking way too much in licencing fees (particularly an SCX for the upcoming Scale Model Nationals) I also wonder how long the V8 Super Car support can last particularly as Ford has pulled out as of 2016 and can I see Holden not too far behind. Also they will be changing from racing 4 door V8 taxi’s and running two door cars. Personally I am not a fan (probably in the minority) and think that the car of the future formula (a rip off of the NASCAR’s) is terrible and boring. I would like to see the days of the mixed classes and the manufacturer that can build a better mouse trap wins (thus winning on Sunday Selling on Monday. Cheers Ray Edited December 10, 2014 by Ratracer Quote As Parnelli Jones the Indy 500 winner once said "If you are not out of control you are not going fast enough!" 2017 Plafit FLM Edurance Champion Team Thunderbird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvmyre Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 I once paid $80 for a new Scaley V8 and thought I was getting the bargain of the century. Typical price over here is $90-110. Quote 5 x National Champion 2 x National Enduro Champion 2 x HBMRC V8 Supercar Enduro Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Carter Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 I got my beta electrical 888 ford for $45 new unused about a year back Quote Holdens rule the rest just drool slot cars are my drug, ATCC/Bathurst proxy host NZ Grp5 proxy host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvmyre Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Surely not from a retailer though? Quote 5 x National Champion 2 x National Enduro Champion 2 x HBMRC V8 Supercar Enduro Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Carter Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Surely not from a retailer though? nah trademe bargin Quote Holdens rule the rest just drool slot cars are my drug, ATCC/Bathurst proxy host NZ Grp5 proxy host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMick Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Not surprised by the cost given the limited run for Aus. No doubt these will sell out quickly with several of the collectors buying the stock in the local slot shops (you know who you are). An even bigger worry is the direction that the race teams and organisations are requesting for licencing rights for race cars. Try and get a NASCAR slot car from anywhere now as they are asking way too much in licencing fees (particularly an SCX for the upcoming Scale Model Nationals) I also wonder how long the V8 Super Car support can last particularly as Ford has pulled out as of 2016 and can I see Holden not too far behind. Also they will be changing from racing 4 door V8 taxi’s and running two door cars. Personally I am not a fan (probably in the minority) and think that the car of the future formula (a rip off of the NASCAR’s) is terrible and boring. I would like to see the days of the mixed classes and the manufacturer that can build a better mouse trap wins (thus winning on Sunday Selling on Monday. Cheers Ray Ahmen to that Razar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turismo Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Slightly off topic, but it was mentioned above. Do the holdens not perform as well as the fords? I only have a ford, and many other cars I have are better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcrackers Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Usually the Fords have handled better than the Holdens, at WASCRG here in WA we replaced everything on these cars bar the body for the club's V8 Supercar class (non-mag racing on timber). At home on my Scaley sports track the Fords handle better out of the box, but after some tinkering and tuning they can be made to handle so both cars are more evenly matched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manimmal Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Consider this. A scalextric v8 supercar is a similar price to buying your lunch when attending the v8 supercars for real, after shelling out near $200 to get in, then there's parking the car 'on' the circuit, oh, and a program. Not going? Better buy foxtel with sports attached, that's $50+ per month. With this in mind they are a bargain I guess. I love Motorsport, I really do. It is sad that like everything it is profit based, and just like slot cars they will charge as much as they can, implode, and then rebuild. The chances of me buying one? Nil. They are junk, even at half price in a bargain bin. Quote My mum says I'm an excellent driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 On the bright side of the above the Bathurst 12 hour will be broadcast LIVE on FTA in 2015, not just an hour or so of highlights 6 weeks later. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syd Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Don't tell them too much Matt they will be wanting photos of what we do over here! Quote West Australian Slot Car Racing Group web: www.waslotcarracinggroup.com email: syd.miller@outlook.com scott.kendal@bigpond.com mob: Syd 0413 020 421 or Chris 0435086304 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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