Return of the King?

[Hessen]

if thats your only selling point of it then it is extremely over priced.

for those that want spectra proof then get a STi or redline and a GPS you would still be paying way less for the same features.

there is no reasons that Belscort or anyone could come up with that justifies the pricing of their products. they are overpriced and the remotes are even more overpriced. that is why the STi-R did not sell well until they discontinued it and they cut the price to under $800. they sold like hotcakes when the prices were between $500-$800.

Yes for me that is the only selling point and yes I agree it is way overpriced.

[CJR238]

if thats your only selling point of it then it is extremely over priced.

for those that want spectra proof then get a STi or redline and a GPS you would still be paying way less for the same features.

there is no argument that Belscort or anyone could come up with that justifies the pricing of their products. they are overpriced and the remotes are even more overpriced. that is why the STi-R did not sell well until they discontinued it and they cut the price to under $800. they sold like hotcakes when the prices were between $500-$800.

I disagree, though the price may be high for some, its totally normal. Everything being sold today is priced in the same manor. Its not odd, unusual, too high or even out of the ball park. There will always be expensive items just as there will be cheaper items.

$200 pair of jeans, Porsche for $100k, 20k stove, Mac computers ect...

The M3 is a one of a kind, nothing else comes close or provides full stealth, so the demand dictates the price.

I sell Treadmills at 7000+, that sounds outrages compared to Sears, Sports Authority ect.. But its what people will pay to get what they want/need.

Would Escort sell more at a lower price? Maybe? But that's not what dictates price.

STI-R was discontinued because a new model was being introduced, not due to lack of sales. Though it sold less, it served a different purpose.

Just because something apears to be overpriced that doesint mean it is, non of us produce RD's and create there margins. We pick on Escort for there pricing, but what about 20+ year old products that haven't changed much? IMO the V1 is the bigest rip off of them all, $400 for 20 year old technology? It should be priced at $200 tops, but as we all know it praforms top notch so they still rip us off. Total VR greed.

[Weeth]

Just because something apears to be overpriced that doesint mean it is, non of us produce RD's and create there margins. We pick on Escort for there pricing, but what about 20+ year old products that haven't changed much? IMO the V1 is the bigest rip off of them all, $400 for 20 year old technology? It should be priced at $200 tops, but as we all know it praforms top notch so they still rip us off. Total VR greed.

You've definitely got a point. You think it costs only $100 to make a v1?

[CJR238]

Just because something apears to be overpriced that doesint mean it is, non of us produce RD's and create there margins. We pick on Escort for there pricing, but what about 20+ year old products that haven't changed much? IMO the V1 is the bigest rip off of them all, $400 for 20 year old technology? It should be priced at $200 tops, but as we all know it praforms top notch so they still rip us off. Total VR greed.

You've definitely got a point. You think it costs only $100 to make a v1?

Yes, maybe slightly more because its using less available older parts that cost more.

[snoopyc4]

STI-R was discontinued because a new model was being introduced, not due to lack of sales.

That's not what EscortRadar said on the Escort Forum:

The STi-R had pretty much everything that many of the RD.net members claim to want in a system however it was discontinued due to lack of sales.

http://escortradarforum.com/forums/s...=4630#post4630

IMO the V1 is the bigest rip off of them all, $400 for 20 year old technology? It should be priced at $200 tops, but as we all know it praforms top notch so they still rip us off. Total VR greed.

What in the world does this thread have to do with the V1? Nobody even mentioned it...

[Weeth]

Just because something apears to be overpriced that doesint mean it is, non of us produce RD's and create there margins. We pick on Escort for there pricing, but what about 20+ year old products that haven't changed much? IMO the V1 is the bigest rip off of them all, $400 for 20 year old technology? It should be priced at $200 tops, but as we all know it praforms top notch so they still rip us off. Total VR greed.

You've definitely got a point. You think it costs only $100 to make a v1?

Yes, maybe slightly more because its using less available older parts that cost more.

That's kind of a hang up for me to spend 4 big ones on a v1. I like to think I'm getting a great value for $400, but people swear by their v1's. It's prob worth it if it saves my ass from an unnecessary LEO encounter. Maybe they'll have a price cut.

[CJR238]

STI-R was discontinued because a new model was being introduced, not due to lack of sales.

That's not what EscortRadar said on the Escort Forum:

The STi-R had pretty much everything that many of the RD.net members claim to want in a system however it was discontinued due to lack of sales.

http://escortradarforum.com/forums/s...=4630#post4630

IMO the V1 is the bigest rip off of them all, $400 for 20 year old technology? It should be priced at $200 tops, but as we all know it praforms top notch so they still rip us off. Total VR greed.

What in the world does this thread have to do with the V1? Nobody even mentioned it...

Lack of sales because people really want the CI features, not that it was a poor platform people didn't want or would pay a premium for.

V1 was an example that the industry is similar across the board, not specific to Escort being expensive. The tread wasn't about $200 jeans, porches, or $7000+ Treadmills ether. But it helped explain the point. Supply and demand baby.

[CJR238]

Just because something apears to be overpriced that doesint mean it is, non of us produce RD's and create there margins. We pick on Escort for there pricing, but what about 20+ year old products that haven't changed much? IMO the V1 is the bigest rip off of them all, $400 for 20 year old technology? It should be priced at $200 tops, but as we all know it praforms top notch so they still rip us off. Total VR greed.

You've definitely got a point. You think it costs only $100 to make a v1?

Yes, maybe slightly more because its using less available older parts that cost more.

That's kind of a hang up for me to spend 4 big ones on a v1. I like to think I'm getting a great value for $400, but people swear by their v1's. Maybe they'll have a price cut.

Yes the V1 is probably the best bang for the buck. Though it could cost less, why if people are willing to pay.

[Weeth]

Yes the V1 is probably the best bang for the buck. Though it could cost less, why if people are willing to pay.

They probably need it for advertising, too. I always see their ads in Auto Week and Car and Driver. They should have an impulsive sale, like buy a v1 and get a free t shirt. I'm always willing to overpay when I think i'm getting something for free.

[CJR238]

Yes the V1 is probably the best bang for the buck. Though it could cost less, why if people are willing to pay.

They probably need it for advertising, too. I always see their ads in Auto Week and Car and Driver. They should have an impulsive sale, like buy a v1 and get a free t shirt. I'm always willing to overpay when I think i'm getting something for free.

I bought a new upper the outher day for my AR15 and they sent me a free hat and stickers, i was so happy. But i never ware the hat and once the stickers are stuck the fun is over.

Lots of costs to make and advertise a product, but most of us feel everything should be cheaper, when in fact the costs to do business (especially in the US) are very high. This is why most manufacturers look elsewhere to make there products. It would be better if they didint have to, but most company's have no choice.