Statement From Wingnuts re pricing

[Dave W]

This today from Richard Alexander of Wingnut Wings:

We have received a few inquiries about how the rising US$ might affect pricing since we are located in New Zealand. It should be noted that, as of today, the US$ is still well below the value it was 6 & ½ years ago when we released our first 4 models. This, coupled with the fact that almost all our tooling & production expenses are charged in US$, means that there are currently no plans to re-evaluate pricing.

Also he says:

-Wingnut Wings can now be purchased though hobby shops in New Zealand via our distributor Apex Hobbies (apex-hobbies.com) and in Japan via our distributor Beaver Corporation (FAX: 0283-85-8830).

-Work continues on our new model of the iconic Sopwith Camel which we hope to be able to release in 2016. We believe that the end result will be well worth the wait.   

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

[Gisbod]

2016?! 

Guy

[stefanbuss]

Apart from the Camel,

in his interview over at LSM, he also stated that there would be an end to free shipping. This year or early next year.

The end is near!!!!

Stefan 

[iwik]

Hi!
I can hardly imagine the price for S&H of a kit coming from the other side of the world...
On the other hand, if Peter Jackson could only release another blockbuster, maybe that would save us from paying S&H...
Ciao
Iwik

[ALBATROS1234]

they said shipping was going to end the 2nd year they were in buisness, i will wait and see. perhaps they will do a flat rate like $10 for 1 kit and $5 for each additional kit.

[Des]

I received two Wingnut kits from the US last week and postage was $47US ($67AUD), this may give you some idea of the high cost of postage. If Wingnuts do introduce postage charges to their kits it will be in US dollars even though the parcels will be processed by NZ post in NZ dollars.

Des.

[mike in calif]

If WNW takes until 2016 to finish the Camel, I'm good with that. They took quite a while for the DVII, and it is a real jewel. January will be in 2016....so maybe not too long to wait.

[Dave W]

The question that intrigues me is that if the Camel is not the Christmas/ surprise release for 2015, then what is the Christmas cracker this year?

Wingnuts always astounds the  market with these end of year goodies so the excitement of anticipation should start about now. Like many I'm hoping for a Be2c which they would do an outstanding job on, but I'd also love a DH.5 among many others.

The one guarantee is that whatever WNW releases it will  be a showstopper as always.

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

[Ernie]

They certainly have a way of keeping us guessing!

Cheers,
Ernie

[Verbeek]

If I buy one kit for about $69.00 I have to pay on arivel: 21% tax. Also about $15.00 handelingcost.Sometimes whe the amount is over the $150.00 a extra fee of $15.00. I know this count for a lot of buyers in the EU.
So I think, when paying the sending cost in the future, it will to expensive to buy a WnW kit! 

[janh]

Mind you Gentlmen the pricing as it is now is inclusive transport costs around the world. WNW would probably reduce the advertised prices with transport costs. Bigger packages will be more economical so you might be seduced to make one big order instead of a few smaller ones. Import duties and handling are a fact of life. yYu could consider moving to KIWI land. i would expect that on average prices will remain the same. We all live about the same distance from Wellington so the cost of transport to EG Holland or Washinton will be about even.

[RAGIII]

Mind you Gentlmen the pricing as it is now is inclusive transport costs around the world. WNW would probably reduce the advertised prices with transport costs. Bigger packages will be more economical so you might be seduced to make one big order instead of a few smaller ones. Import duties and handling are a fact of life. yYu could consider moving to KIWI land. i would expect that on average prices will remain the same. We all live about the same distance from Wellington so the cost of transport to EG Holland or Washinton will be about even.

Although I LIKE your optimistic view I don't think WNW will reduce the prices of their kits. If Shipping costs are built in to the pricing of kits would there  be any reason to add shipping costs in 2016? You are most likely correct reference the multiple kit purchases making shipping more tolerable. JMHO,
RAGIII

[uncletony]

The obvious answer is to go to a conventional distribution model, selling wholesale to local market retail partners -- which they've indicated in fact they are starting to do.

[lcarroll]

Mind you Gentlmen the pricing as it is now is inclusive transport costs around the world. WNW would probably reduce the advertised prices with transport costs. Bigger packages will be more economical so you might be seduced to make one big order instead of a few smaller ones. Import duties and handling are a fact of life. yYu could consider moving to KIWI land. i would expect that on average prices will remain the same. We all live about the same distance from Wellington so the cost of transport to EG Holland or Washinton will be about even.

Although I LIKE your optimistic view I don't think WNW will reduce the prices of their kits. If Shipping costs are built in to the pricing of kits would there  be any reason to add shipping costs in 2016? You are most likely correct reference the multiple kit purchases making shipping more tolerable. JMHO,
RAGIII

    So many contradictions. Didn't Richard at Wingnut Wings state there was no thought being given to price changes presently? My "read" is that the same prices will stand however a shipping fee will be implemented. No real matter as the Camel and, probably, a surprise spectacular release around Christmas time will sell like the proverbial "hotcakes" they will be. You get what you pay for, it is just going to hurt a little more..........
Happy shopping all!
Cheers,
Lance

[Kai]

The obvious answer is to go to a conventional distribution model, selling wholesale to local market retail partners -- which they've indicated in fact they are starting to do.

This is probably what will happen.

A wholesaler can buy several hundred kits and at that quantity the marginal cost of shipping drops massively. They can then add on a margin that is part funded by the cost of shipping they have saved compared to the charge WNW would make - which I'd guess would be quite high.

It should see WNW kits being far more widely available from retailers, and not at such higher costs than WNW, which retailers like Hannants currently offer.