Are exchange rates dampening your kit buying?

[Ernie]

I just closed my eyes, gritted my teeth and bought a Hannover CLII,
which cost about $20 more than a few weeks ago.  I don't buy very
many kits...maybe one every couple of months, so it doesn't hurt me
Quite as much.  Horrible state of affairs, though for us outside the USA.

Cheers,
Ernie

[LukasTheLight]

I must say that I'm not looking at exchange rate since I bought first WNW... It's better not to look and as long as I have the money for kits that I want then I just go for it. At the moment I'm waiting for the mid February when I will get back this deposit from my employer(extra money hold there in case of any fines, accidents etc) and once they arrived they go straight to New Zealand...

Lukas

[ALBATROS1234]

the brits are the ones doing the best but their tariffs(vat) it somewhat negates their advantage. economy is bad all over .but we are ww1 aircraft model junkies, we will find a way to get what we feel we "need"

[stevie g]

Albatross DV just listed as SOLD OUT on WNW website........Panic buying initiated !!!

[gcn]

I think we were fairly well forewarned about that one, equally with the SE5a

[Des]

We were forewarned about all the Wingnut Kits being limited run kits, the time will come when each one will be placed under the "sold out" banner, but, on the bright side, Wingnuts are releasing new kits on a regular basis. The question is though, will they sell many kits with the currency exchange rate in a lot of countries hitting all time lows.

Des.

[Jim]

Hmm...while I did say the Roland would be the last kit I'd buy from WNW for some time, I'm now thinking of buying the Albatros DVa given the DV has gone and will probably soon go too, as well as the Pfalz IIIa, though it will set me back close to AUD200 to do so...damn you WNW and your limited editions!

[stefanbuss]

Yes, indeed. The Euro dropped so low that this is an extra 15% before taxes.

I am saving my money, which is a good opportunity to work through my small stash.

Stefan

[jknaus]

Yes but on the plus side it helps me try and curb my spending which make SWMBO happier and now I try and get only what I really need and not just want.
James

[danntheman]

the real killer for me living in ireland is postage and the exchange rate, so if i order a few decals the cost of postage to ireland is nearly the cost of a kit in ireland

[Des]

I was looking at the Wingnuts Speculation and the Latest Acquisition boards and going by the number of models being purchased the exchange rate does not seem to have dampened spending. There will be another rush next week when the AEG is released and if Wingnuts keep changing the aircraft they display on their home page there is always the risk that the displayed model will be heading for the sold out bin, hence more buying. I think it is just a case of people wanting Wingnut kits regardless of the price.

Des.

[Kai]

I think you are right Des. The dreaded "Sold Out" signs and the resale value of WNW kits on EBay are overcoming any additional costs associated with exchange rate movements.

[mike in calif]

No matter how you slice it, they are a lot of kit for the money, and you can add as much or little as you choose.
 However, the HK Dornier 335 is calling as well.

[Kai]

I can understand you going for the Do335 Mike - it's so different to the Spitfire/Mustang/109/190 WWII fighters that seem to be everywhere.

It's bloody massive though! The picture of it in the National Air & Space Museum shows it dwarfing an Ar232.

Only problem is that the AEG will only be available for a limited time, whilst the 335 will be unlikely to sell out.

[ALBATROS1234]

i have noticed recently the dollar seems to be strong in respect to the euro and pound, this helps things seem cheaper when you buy from europe, problem is shipping almost negates the advantage.