$11.00 for one section of track?
Rich
One reason I went with their turnouts but used Atlas flex. Had to shim the turnouts, no big deal, and will be painting & ballasting the track, so any visual issues will be within my tolerance level.
$8.25 per piece in a 10 pack from MB. Also don’t forget that it is a little longer than Atlas at 39". So MSRP on 36" Atlas code 83 is $6.75. I’m sure MB will have this at a similar discount.
http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Walthers-HO-815-39-Code-83-Flex-Track-10pac-p/948-815.htm
OK, true, it is 3 inches longer than other flex track and, yes, it is pretty much available at a discount.’
But, still…
An MSRP of $11.00?
If you need to build 78 feet of mainline, the retail cost would be $264.
That is insane.
Rich
I agree that the cost is going too high. Good thing I’m between women so I don’t have to answer to or blow money on her. As prices go up, I’ll need all the cash I can get.
Wonder where it is made, that might have something to do with it.
WOW!!! I guess my 2’ x 6’ starter switch ladder will be stayong that way…
ByGosh, I had plans to build a module of run through or three, but with scarce switches & the mounting investment costs, I best enjoy what I got… I reckon, Umm Hmmm
Do them tracks never get dirty or something, are they so very special? Come with a CMX car or something??
And from what I saw this was a ‘Sale’ ok, ‘-oofda, yah!’
Chad, the track comes gleamed ! [(-D]
Rich
Rich,
Gleamed?
That is ‘some sort of code’ & may meet my standard finish when I barrel a rifle in the gunshop…
Gleamed… that is like a wild shot, if i twitched, a$$ in; "oh look. ‘I just’ gleamed the 10 ring,’ uhh huh…
Would you buy track from me, if were to say something like;
"Hammer forged, lazer gauged within 0.002 tolerance web shape, cryogenetally treated, polished & buffed to a scale railhead, & stress hardened to provide a life time of enjoyment!!! You will never need to chage oil in your car or fix a furnace, or repace a water heater again if you buy this track, you may find your one & only love if you buy this track!!! For a Limited time, Buy Now!!
None of that turnend out…
My cat ran away…
My car had Flat tires
Then my car blew an ECU or a Mass Air Flow Sensor
Lost my Job, cuz I didn’t show up, as I was talking the Wrecker guy.
Showed then a Reciept from Wrecker Guy, no joy.
Still last my job, denied benefit witouth Dependants
Sold my trains on an auction site, was a scam, shipped them all to Somalia, no payment…
Robbed a Bank but it was closed, Doors were Locked…
Went to Prison for Bank Robbery, Inside the doors were closed, all locked up…
Over & Over with the Psycologists, they never answer when I ask then a simple question: “Why?”
Wondered why, I really wanted that special track in the first place.
So, is it worth ‘that’ scenario??
Some of us are poking at that, really, (Ya’All better recognize, Seriously!!!)!
My question is, who Gleams them solder joints, or better yet , who solders them & then Gleams them… Feeders? Etc.?
Hah hah…Just beeing goofy, thanks for the read, & hope you had a laugh…
This question has a very easy answer, “GREED”
Is that different from your “GREED” that wants to buy it at less than cost?
Rich,
I thought you knew, but I use Walthers flex track on my layout. I like the extra 3", it looks good, easy to work with. And at Caboose Hobbies I get it for $8/ea.
Why would anyone pay list price and why buy only one stick? You obviously know that better deals are out there, what’s the point of this thread?
I mentioned the MSRP because, discounted or not, it is way higher than competitor’s flex track.
What’s the point of the thread? After reading through two other threads about competitor’s brands, the skyrocketing cost, and the lack of availability of at least one brand, I went to the Walthers website and searched for “Code 83 flex track”. When Walthers brand showed up at $11.00 MSRP, I was shocked.
I have yet to receive a satisfactory explanation of the MSRP difference from competitive brands of flex track, all of which are priced substantially lower.
Rich
Are you also on a quest for a satisfactory explanation for the difference in price between a Honda and an Acura? Or an Android phone and an iPhone?
It should be obvious to anyone in a consumer society that pricing is based on demand and not solely on cost to build.
Edit: Although importing from Japan is probably more costly than importing from China.
Byron, it must be a slow day for you.
What is your point?
When the MSRP of competitor flex track is $8.00 or less, what is so special about Walthers flex track that the MSRP is $11.00?
Rich
Obviously, I’m an idiot for taking on the “hobby is too expensive and I don’t understand capitalism” thread-of-the-day.
And yes, I am way too busy to bother with it. I’ve learned my lesson now, though.
In other words, you cannot explain it either.
Peco code 83 flex track sells for a notch above $ 5 for a 36" length, now that´s less than half of the price. Walthers is apparently trying to harvest some extra $$$ on Atlas failing to supply.
As my mom said “other moms have beautiful daughters as well!”
Not to everyone, perhaps. But others might remember that Walthers is primarily a distributor, not a manufacturer It keeps its list prices high on everything to allow for discounting to dealers and regular promotions (like the annual track sale going on now).
Folks who understand wholesale and retail buy everything from Walthers at a discount by working through dealers and/or waiting for a promotion.
And as noted, importing from Japan is different from importing from China.
No one with a clue is paying MSRP for Walthers flex. Comparing PECO (manufacturer) street price with Walthers (distributor) MSRP is comparing apples and oranges.
Moving on now. Have fun, boys.