Where to buy Losi Micros in volume?

[89redranger]

Anybody have an idea where I might go about picking up 5 or 6 Trail Trekkers and possibly getting a discount for buying in volume? I don't really want to have 5 of these things on hand, but I need a few, and if I can save some $$$ by buying a few extra I will. Besides, more micros makes everybody happy!!!

[Sh0rtBus]

Only thing I'd suggest is trying to pick them up directly from Losi.

[8695Beaters]

Talk to your LHS and see if you can make a deal. A better bet is to just keep an eye on ebay and pick 'em up as you seem them come on. It'll take longer, but buying used is far and away the most cost effective way to go.

[Sh0rtBus]

I have yet to find one on e-bay under retail price, other than a couple that are being sold as parts rigs because of a bad servo, etc.

[89redranger]

Originally Posted by Sh0rtBus

I have yet to find one on e-bay under retail price, other than a couple that are being sold as parts rigs because of a bad servo, etc.

Same here. I usually won't even look at the stuff on ebay. There are very few things I have found to be a better deal than retail.

I actually wouldn't mind buying them from the LHS, but they want $175 for Trail Trekkers as it is. When I asked the guy about buying in volume he said, "oh yeah, we can knock $5 off of each if you buy more than 5..."

To which I replied, "for real? If I buy 5 of these things I might get them for $20 each OVER retail? Gee, thanks mister!"

I guess I'll just find them for the $150, quit bitching, and buy a few individually. I was trying to stay away from used rigs, but who knows, maybe I can find one with some mods and ho-ups.

[Sh0rtBus]

Originally Posted by 89redranger

Same here. I usually won't even look at the stuff on ebay. There are very few things I have found to be a better deal than retail.

I actually wouldn't mind buying them from the LHS, but they want $175 for Trail Trekkers as it is. When I asked the guy about buying in volume he said, "oh yeah, we can knock $5 off of each if you buy more than 5..."

To which I replied, "for real? If I buy 5 of these things I might get them for $20 each OVER retail? Gee, thanks mister!"

I guess I'll just find them for the $150, quit bitching, and buy a few individually. I was trying to stay away from used rigs, but who knows, maybe I can find one with some mods and ho-ups.

I just bought a used Micro Crawler on here with lots of upgrades for $100. Just gotta' look for them. This one even has 3 bodies, aluminum trans case, lockouts, c-hubs, etc.

[8695Beaters]

I have bought all three of my rigs used. One was on ebay, one was on here and the third was from RCTech. You have to stop looking at hobby shops selling on beay (they're in it to make a profit, obviously they're going to sell high). You have to be patient too because they don't change hands too often. Every one of my rig I got at a HUGE cut from retail and they all worked perfectly.

[Sh0rtBus]

Just found this in the for sale section. Micro Crawler on a DP Torsion chassis for $90 shipped. Better jump on it!

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/sale/...p-chassis.html

[mcap]

Most independent hobby shops will give a deal if you want to buy a handful. Also, offer cash instead of credit because that'll save them $ too on the fees charged and may be able to land you a better per unit price

I landed a nib micro crawler on Craigslist recently for $75 shipped so keep an eye out!