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JaySki · 10.18.2008, 08:40 AM

I don't think the demand is really going to be THAT high or the BL e-revo, at least not for a while. Every LHS I have been to that is a Traxxas dealer either doesn't even have the e-revo stocked or maybe has 1. I was at a LHS a couple weeks ago as I needed another set up 17MM hub adapters for my e-revo, and a gentleman was there looking to purchase a RTR truck. The LHS pushes the e-maxx over the e-revo hands down. I tried swaying him to even look at the revo as it is so durable and bashable. LHS says that for the money, e-revo isn't worth it. I think the e-maxx was like $350 and the e-revo was $430ish.
So add in a BL RTR that will likely hit for over $600... and I think it'll keep demand a bit supressed, especially in this economy. add in the fact the nearly every LHS knows about the MMM and MM history.. I really don't think they are going to come out of the gate supporting that RTR. It'll take some time until the v3s are proven and build that reputation.
This is, by no means, a bashing post. It's just an observation. We know CC can ramp up production pretty quick and get some good numbers produced. I am sure they'll get the repair/replacements out the door and kick into high gear to supply Traxxas, remember also, this is the end of the season for a good portion of the country as winter approaches.

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JaySki RC-Monster Carbon Fiber Offline Posts: 136 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Metro Detroit	10.18.2008, 08:40 AM I don't think the demand is really going to be THAT high or the BL e-revo, at least not for a while. Every LHS I have been to that is a Traxxas dealer either doesn't even have the e-revo stocked or maybe has 1. I was at a LHS a couple weeks ago as I needed another set up 17MM hub adapters for my e-revo, and a gentleman was there looking to purchase a RTR truck. The LHS pushes the e-maxx over the e-revo hands down. I tried swaying him to even look at the revo as it is so durable and bashable. LHS says that for the money, e-revo isn't worth it. I think the e-maxx was like $350 and the e-revo was $430ish. So add in a BL RTR that will likely hit for over $600... and I think it'll keep demand a bit supressed, especially in this economy. add in the fact the nearly every LHS knows about the MMM and MM history.. I really don't think they are going to come out of the gate supporting that RTR. It'll take some time until the v3s are proven and build that reputation. This is, by no means, a bashing post. It's just an observation. We know CC can ramp up production pretty quick and get some good numbers produced. I am sure they'll get the repair/replacements out the door and kick into high gear to supply Traxxas, remember also, this is the end of the season for a good portion of the country as winter approaches.