How to build a combat robot guide.

**Shakey** · 29th June 2017, 18:24

Originally Posted by Maxamuslead

I looking to buy some before i got a pair of REC and they reach Â£90 for two IIRC before I completely bailed on them.

Yeah they would be expensive buying them used now they're out of production. They were only ~Â£30 each when they were being made, fairly reasonable price.

**Maxamuslead** · 29th June 2017, 18:31

Originally Posted by Shakey

Yeah they would be expensive buying them used now they're out of production. They were only ~Â£30 each when they were being made, fairly reasonable price.

Yeah just find it strange when you can get similar new gearboxes for same or less money

**Shakey** · 29th June 2017, 18:34

Originally Posted by Maxamuslead

Yeah just find it strange when you can get similar new gearboxes for same or less money

People build around a specific motor and once that motor is out of production they rely on buying them used off of people for spares when they break. As time goes on supply dwindles but people still need ones to replace as they break, so the power in negotiating a price goes to the people who have the few available spares and they can charge a higher price. Simple supply and demand.

Same thing happened with Speed900's. It's why i have a rule to never build a robot around parts I can't buy new.