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reo · 09-09-2008, 01:04 PM

I have not read through this whole thread so i apologize if I am duplicating the gist of any posts...

Prices in 1977 when I started (remember these are 1977 dollars)

4 channel am radios that did not work well and no options like reversing etc.....$500
Monocote - $14.99 per roll
Econocote - $11.99 per roll
O.S 40 FSR engine - $115
Zap CA one ounce - $12.99
Sullivan Std. Starter - $65 - $75

Trainer pkg, built and ready to go - around $500 invested.

In short, folks, the hobby is a bargain today compared to when some of us 'old' guys started.

09-09-2008, 01:04 PM	#19
reo RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Ron O. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Millet, AB Feedback: 102 / 100% Posts: 3,639 Total Props: 96	Re: Putting prices in perspective... I have not read through this whole thread so i apologize if I am duplicating the gist of any posts... Prices in 1977 when I started (remember these are 1977 dollars) 4 channel am radios that did not work well and no options like reversing etc.....$500 Monocote - $14.99 per roll Econocote - $11.99 per roll O.S 40 FSR engine - $115 Zap CA one ounce - $12.99 Sullivan Std. Starter - $65 - $75 Trainer pkg, built and ready to go - around $500 invested. In short, folks, the hobby is a bargain today compared to when some of us 'old' guys started.