I was also going to purchase one of the Specials - the one with five rockets, two boosters, a launcher and controller. This was going to be a gift for three brothers who live close by. They've shown an interest in rocketry, this would be an easy complete introduction for them. The entire clearance lot package was under $35.00.
Today it's gone! Estes had four or five pages of specials, now down to just two pages. A few days ago two ARF rockets and two "boosters" were under $15.00 - Now that package is $33.98!
The PSII Trajector was on special, now its back up to $44.99.
Needless to say, I didn't follow through with the order.
Maybe they are simply resetting the clearance models. On the other hand - maybe it has something to do with the Hobbico Chapter 11?
Here's a link to the Estes SPECIALS pages - CLICK HERE
Couple or three possible answers - the clearance specials are being revised - like you suggested, somebody made a mistake revising the page, or due to the Chapter 11 process they’re trying to maximize cash flow.
ReplyDeleteI bought both my Trajectors as Estes Specials from the website - fun to fly on BP 29mm motors. Best price I’ve seen otherwise is $29.00 from AC Supply.
There was a time when they didn't have any clearance specials on their website. Clearance specials like these don't last forever. Maybe they sold out of them? I predict it has nothing to do with the financial issues of the parent company, and more to do with it's time to end some of the specials. Most of those specials have been going on for the good part of a year, or over a year. You had plenty of time to buy, now it's over!
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