simalarion 2196 Posted November 14, 2021 Just to ask as Black Friday pretty much is just a gimmic copied from USA which is pretty stupid as its a Thanks giving thing and very very Ameican as single day etc etc (soon to come Black Widow day) just to get their capitalism going strong ofc.In Norway it turned into black week then grey wenesday or something, sight! Question did anyone here realy do a great RC deal on these days?, i ask because i never found any and as RCmart operate now its often just the «Before» price that is turned up then 30% is set and the price is then only marginally better than the original price (often you can even find it cheaper other places). So i never found a good RC deal on these days (should be from 40% and up and the before price should be fair as 20-30% is pretty much a standard if you can wait and browse the market a bit for good prices). I did do 1 great deal on a expensive internett Radio that had 70% on correct pize 2 years ago, that was a steal (but thats off topic, im asking if anyone did get a great RC deal on Black Friday ofc) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18805 Posted November 14, 2021 I’m in the USA, but as @simalarion mentioned, I’ve not seen any special deals on things I wanted so I just stocked up on kits and electronics before inventory evaporated.. of course in some cases I hoarded and forced evaporation on some GF01 related wheels and tires.. I’m pretty well stocked to last me for a while. Happy hunting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbi1977 1793 Posted November 18, 2021 DT-03 turned up today. CVAs and ESC as well as a silvercan with a sticker. Charity build thread to follow 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kol__ 3377 Posted November 18, 2021 Ah, you ****** @Nobbi1977! I was resisting... until you put these pics up! I'm not even that keen on the Neo Fighter, but this is surely far too good a deal to pass up. So I've ordered one now too, coming with those extras it's a total frickin' bargain! I think I'll just put it away for a rainy day in the future 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alangt4 123 Posted November 18, 2021 That’s a great deal with those extras on the Neo fighter alright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5895 Posted November 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Kol__ said: I'm not even that keen on the Neo Fighter, but this is surely far too good a deal to pass up. I never liked the buggies much, especially the Fighter range. However, like you said, the price is too good to pass up to get as a basher trasher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kol__ 3377 Posted November 18, 2021 So how much better is the Torque tuned than the standard silver can? A noticeable increase in acceleration or top speed? Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kol__ 3377 Posted November 19, 2021 Someone actually doing Black Friday deals! https://www.makeitbuildit.co.uk/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5895 Posted November 19, 2021 3 hours ago, Kol__ said: So how much better is the Torque tuned than the standard silver can? A noticeable increase in acceleration or top speed? Cheers All round better, RPM 12500 vs 16000, Torque 200 vs 305. Note: although the video list the silver can as RPM 14000, I believe that is closer to the 540J, which is 14500. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbi1977 1793 Posted November 26, 2021 Just opened the box Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5895 Posted November 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, Nobbi1977 said: Just opened the box So it is a 04 instead of a 02 as stated on the sticker. Anything else of note? CVAs? TT motor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5895 Posted November 26, 2021 Had a look at the major/common UK retailers, no one seem to have any deals except MIBI. Actually good for me since my wallet (credit card actually) is too tight at the moment. Hoping for something for Boxing Day instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badcrumble 4203 Posted November 26, 2021 @alvinlwh watch out for the Tamico 'advent calendar' deals in the run up to Christmas, there can be some bargains. VAT / customs charges and minimum purchase limits for the UK will apply now though so might not be as good as they once were. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5895 Posted November 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, Badcrumble said: @alvinlwh watch out for the Tamico 'advent calendar' deals in the run up to Christmas, there can be some bargains. VAT / customs charges and minimum purchase limits for the UK will apply now though so might not be as good as they once were. I tend to stay away from DE (or any EU) shops as HMRC seem to be hitting them hard with the import "fines" while JP imports get in just fine. I had a quick look, the TA03R-S I am interested in will cost £110 before the "fines", that is only slightly cheaper than FH after the 10% discount. I will still buy from Amazon EU though as they prepaid everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5895 Posted November 26, 2021 Here is a heads up, FOG has discount codes. 10% off a £25+ purchase with code: BF25for10 15% off a £50+ purchase with code: BF50for15 20% off a £100+ purchase with code: BF100for20 https://fieldsofglorymodels.co.uk/collections/radio-control-r-c Their SW-01 MudMad is already the cheapest anywhere and with 15% off will only be £47.80. And they have the M-06 Karmann Ghia that I wanted! Ahhh!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy pants 4485 Posted November 26, 2021 22 minutes ago, alvinlwh said: Here is a heads up, FOG has discount codes. 10% off a £25+ purchase with code: BF25for10 15% off a £50+ purchase with code: BF50for15 20% off a £100+ purchase with code: BF100for20 https://fieldsofglorymodels.co.uk/collections/radio-control-r-c Their SW-01 MudMad is already the cheapest anywhere and with 15% off will only be £47.80. And they have the M-06 Karmann Ghia that I wanted! Ahhh!!!! I can’t see if the ESC’s and postage is included in the prices or where you add the discount code to reduce the end amount you pay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5895 Posted November 26, 2021 22 minutes ago, Grumpy pants said: I can’t see if the ESC’s and postage is included in the prices or where you add the discount code to reduce the end amount you pay. Theirs are the standard UK package, so if the kit normally comes with ESC, then there will be. If it is a, say SW-01 or TA03R-S, then no. But as a seasoned RCer, i expect you to have a handful of ESCs around anyway and will not bother with basic Tamiya ones? 😁 Just a few random examples: https://fieldsofglorymodels.co.uk/collections/radio-control-r-c/products/tamiya-r-c-kit-lunch-box-2005 Basic Specifications Length: 385mm, width: 290mm, height: 225mm, weight: 1560g 540 type motor Transmission Type: Rear 2 Wheel Drive May be equipped with CVA Dampers Includes One-piece type wheels Features steering rod with ball adjuster Tamiya Electronic Speed Control Included Front and rear axle compatible with ball bearings (sold separately) https://fieldsofglorymodels.co.uk/collections/radio-control-r-c/products/tamiya-r-c-kit-dark-impact-4wd Not Included Radio Control Unit: 2Channel R/C unit w/ESC Code works correctly on checkout. Just seeing the price makes me want to cry... 😭 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbi1977 1793 Posted November 26, 2021 2 hours ago, alvinlwh said: So it is a 04 instead of a 02 as stated on the sticker. Anything else of note? CVAs? TT motor? CVA and TT motor as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5895 Posted November 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Nobbi1977 said: CVA and TT motor as well. That is insane value, minus the costs of these 3 items, it is like the car costs £12 or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyDad 4474 Posted November 26, 2021 41 minutes ago, alvinlwh said: Here is a heads up, FOG has discount codes. 10% off a £25+ purchase with code: BF25for10 15% off a £50+ purchase with code: BF50for15 20% off a £100+ purchase with code: BF100for20 https://fieldsofglorymodels.co.uk/collections/radio-control-r-c Their SW-01 MudMad is already the cheapest anywhere and with 15% off will only be £47.80. And they have the M-06 Karmann Ghia that I wanted! Ahhh!!!! As luck would have it, I was looking at a kit from them the other day, so 20% off and a Christmas present ticked off the list! 👍👍 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuggyDad 4474 Posted November 26, 2021 On that note, if your partner's name was Vanessa, and the only interest she'd shown in rc was enjoying a go on her son's buggy, combined with not exhibiting a negative reaction to the suggestion shortly after that was built that we might need a second one "to keep him company", would she get for christmas a) perfume? b) a new vacuum cleaner? Or c) a Tamiya Lunchbox kit? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5895 Posted November 26, 2021 24 minutes ago, BuggyDad said: On that note, if your partner's name was Vanessa, and the only interest she'd shown in rc was enjoying a go on her son's buggy, combined with not exhibiting a negative reaction to the suggestion shortly after that was built that we might need a second one "to keep him company", would she get for christmas a) perfume? b) a new vacuum cleaner? Or c) a Tamiya Lunchbox kit? My wife's name is not Vanessa but she had given me the go ahead for the Karmann Ghia for Christmas. 😁 Even she admit it is rather good value. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simalarion 2196 Posted November 26, 2021 5 hours ago, Badcrumble said: @alvinlwh watch out for the Tamico 'advent calendar' deals in the run up to Christmas, there can be some bargains. VAT / customs charges and minimum purchase limits for the UK will apply now though so might not be as good as they once were. They Remove Vat before sending it, some orders slips through without Vat added again but do not count that in. In Norway Vat is added without Handeling charge now (thats new), that helps a lot on low cost orders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5895 Posted November 26, 2021 9 minutes ago, simalarion said: In Norway Vat is added without Handeling charge now (thats new), that helps a lot on low cost orders Honestly I do not mind paying tax, but it is the handling charge (I call it "fine") that gets me. Royal Mail charges £8 - £18 for the privilege of making me pay the tax, and quite often, the "fine" is more (like twice) the tax amount. Also, from what I heard, in the UK, HMRC is picking up almost all EU import for tax/fines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5895 Posted November 27, 2021 20 hours ago, Grumpy pants said: I can’t see if the ESC’s and postage is included in the prices or where you add the discount code to reduce the end amount you pay. I can confirm the code works. Also with FOG, it is free postage over £30, even to me in Orkney. If you are on the mobile site, the place to enter the code is on the last page of the checkout, where you enter your CC number. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites