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Kelly W · 11-26-2008, 01:43 AM

Hey Guys, need to quickly poll the collective.

I'm in a hurry, on a tight budget, and trying my best to squeeze a Blade CX2 under the tree for someone. Who's got the best deal currently? It's hard to keep up with the rapid price fluctuations as a result of all the US economic news...

So far I've been to Hobby Wholesale, Great Hobbies, a few other smaller shops and the best I can see is $209.99+GST, shipping included. If only E-flite would come to their senses and offer this as a BNF version, then it would have been a slam dunk already...

Any tips would be appreciated...
Thx,
Kelly

Guest · 11-26-2008, 09:21 AM

$148US free shipping in the lower 48, so send it to Vanderhage's or a border store

Go to ebay, item number 120340124693

regular link wouldn't work for some reason

**hs748** · 11-26-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LGM Guitars

$148US free shipping in the lower 48, so send it to Vanderhage's or a border store

Go to ebay, item number 120340124693

regular link wouldn't work for some reason

That is the older version of the CX2. Does not have the upraded aluminum head/hub, the 3in1 or the overcurrent protection!

Guest · 11-26-2008, 10:54 AM

Oh, I don't know anything about them, was just tryin to help

Kelly W · 11-26-2008, 11:27 AM

Thanks for the tip Jeremy! Too bad some of the stuff is a bit out dated on it...

What Jarrett ( hs748 ) is referring to is a few changes in the product in the last year or so, most significantly they went from an integrated receiver/mixer/ESC/GYRO to one that had a separate Spectrum AR6100 receiver and a 3 in 1 unit. I think the person getting it would prefer the 3in1 in the long run.

4in1 http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=EFLH1024
3in1 http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=EFLH1031

Jerrett, thanks for the PM. I'll think about it... To confirm though, as it is a gift I am looking for a NIB heli.

Kelly

hifly2104 · 11-26-2008, 07:26 PM

Try Hobby City http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_index.asp
I think I saw them on their site. Four day turn around on shipping from Hong Kong

R/CGirl · 11-26-2008, 09:47 PM

Hi there,

this RC store is in Winnipeg, not sure what shipping would cost, but take a look. Hope it helped. http://shop.eliminator-rc.com/cgi-bi...w=&range_high=

Janet

hifly2104 · 11-26-2008, 11:44 PM

I was in hobbycity tonight and saw them at $139. USD plus shipping don't know how current its mods where

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s..._TX&RX_(Mode_2)
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...z_(Mode_1)They have a few helis and the prices seem good. I couldn't do a shipping cost as I have an order I am working on

Kelly W · 11-26-2008, 11:49 PM

Where exactly is hobby city? I've never heard of them... They have the look of a web store since the web site says no walk in orders, yet you just said you were there... Is it a chain of shops?

Kelly

hifly2104 · 11-27-2008, 12:15 AM

Its in Hong Kong . Web store only .It is owned by hextronics electric motor and esc manufacturer. They have a foamie like in your avatar for $49.95 usd RTF less battery and receiver. They also have a built up arf for $79.95 but no electronics. i have bought a 22.2 volt battery a motor for it to drive and am just placing an order for same for another plane
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_index.asp You can spend hours looking at everything there and as I said there shipping is super fast.

11-26-2008, 01:43 AM	#1
Kelly W RCC Master Contributor I am: Kelly W Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Delta, BC (122.91W, 49.14N) Radio of choice: JR 12X Feedback: 2 / 100% Posts: 1,042 Total Props: 6	Finding the best deal on a Blade CX2... Hey Guys, need to quickly poll the collective. I'm in a hurry, on a tight budget, and trying my best to squeeze a Blade CX2 under the tree for someone. Who's got the best deal currently? It's hard to keep up with the rapid price fluctuations as a result of all the US economic news... So far I've been to Hobby Wholesale, Great Hobbies, a few other smaller shops and the best I can see is $209.99+GST, shipping included. If only E-flite would come to their senses and offer this as a BNF version, then it would have been a slam dunk already... Any tips would be appreciated... Thx, Kelly __________________ Kelly W - 59082L MAAC Jet Committee Member JPO Member, 2L club member Last edited by Kelly W; 11-26-2008 at 01:50 AM.
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11-26-2008, 09:21 AM	#2
Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	Re: Finding the best deal on a Blade CX2... $148US free shipping in the lower 48, so send it to Vanderhage's or a border store Go to ebay, item number 120340124693 regular link wouldn't work for some reason
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11-26-2008, 10:54 AM	#4
Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	Re: Finding the best deal on a Blade CX2... Oh, I don't know anything about them, was just tryin to help
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11-26-2008, 11:27 AM	#5
Kelly W RCC Master Contributor I am: Kelly W Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Delta, BC (122.91W, 49.14N) Radio of choice: JR 12X Feedback: 2 / 100% Posts: 1,042 Total Props: 6	Re: Finding the best deal on a Blade CX2... Thanks for the tip Jeremy! Too bad some of the stuff is a bit out dated on it... What Jarrett ( hs748 ) is referring to is a few changes in the product in the last year or so, most significantly they went from an integrated receiver/mixer/ESC/GYRO to one that had a separate Spectrum AR6100 receiver and a 3 in 1 unit. I think the person getting it would prefer the 3in1 in the long run. 4in1 http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=EFLH1024 3in1 http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=EFLH1031 Jerrett, thanks for the PM. I'll think about it... To confirm though, as it is a gift I am looking for a NIB heli. Kelly __________________ Kelly W - 59082L MAAC Jet Committee Member JPO Member, 2L club member Last edited by Kelly W; 11-26-2008 at 12:41 PM.
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11-26-2008, 07:26 PM	#6
hifly2104 RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Mike G Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Elmira Ont. Radio of choice: Futaba 9c # of RCs: 14 Feedback: 40 / 100% Posts: 5,089 Total Props: 15	Re: Finding the best deal on a Blade CX2... Try Hobby City http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_index.asp I think I saw them on their site. Four day turn around on shipping from Hong Kong __________________ To a tree, balsa wood and MonoKote taste just like chicken! Sponsored by. Small Pay cheque Understanding Wife Loving Daughter Thought for the day Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or hump it. Pee on it and walk away.
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11-26-2008, 09:47 PM	#7
R/CGirl RCC Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ear Falls, Ontario, Canada Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 28 Total Props: 0	Re: Finding the best deal on a Blade CX2... Hi there, this RC store is in Winnipeg, not sure what shipping would cost, but take a look. Hope it helped. http://shop.eliminator-rc.com/cgi-bi...w=&range_high= Janet
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11-26-2008, 11:44 PM	#8
hifly2104 RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Mike G Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Elmira Ont. Radio of choice: Futaba 9c # of RCs: 14 Feedback: 40 / 100% Posts: 5,089 Total Props: 15	Re: Finding the best deal on a Blade CX2... I was in hobbycity tonight and saw them at $139. USD plus shipping don't know how current its mods where http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s..._TX&RX_(Mode_2) http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...z_(Mode_1)They have a few helis and the prices seem good. I couldn't do a shipping cost as I have an order I am working on __________________ To a tree, balsa wood and MonoKote taste just like chicken! Sponsored by. Small Pay cheque Understanding Wife Loving Daughter Thought for the day Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or hump it. Pee on it and walk away. Last edited by hifly2104; 11-27-2008 at 12:02 AM.
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11-26-2008, 11:49 PM	#9
Kelly W RCC Master Contributor I am: Kelly W Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Delta, BC (122.91W, 49.14N) Radio of choice: JR 12X Feedback: 2 / 100% Posts: 1,042 Total Props: 6	Re: Finding the best deal on a Blade CX2... Where exactly is hobby city? I've never heard of them... They have the look of a web store since the web site says no walk in orders, yet you just said you were there... Is it a chain of shops? Kelly __________________ Kelly W - 59082L MAAC Jet Committee Member JPO Member, 2L club member
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11-27-2008, 12:15 AM	#10
hifly2104 RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Mike G Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Elmira Ont. Radio of choice: Futaba 9c # of RCs: 14 Feedback: 40 / 100% Posts: 5,089 Total Props: 15	Re: Finding the best deal on a Blade CX2... Its in Hong Kong . Web store only .It is owned by hextronics electric motor and esc manufacturer. They have a foamie like in your avatar for $49.95 usd RTF less battery and receiver. They also have a built up arf for $79.95 but no electronics. i have bought a 22.2 volt battery a motor for it to drive and am just placing an order for same for another plane http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_index.asp You can spend hours looking at everything there and as I said there shipping is super fast. __________________ To a tree, balsa wood and MonoKote taste just like chicken! Sponsored by. Small Pay cheque Understanding Wife Loving Daughter Thought for the day Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or hump it. Pee on it and walk away.
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