My time is worth more than that. I don't want to go every day, and they don't restock all that fast. I already do buy from HL with 40% off from time to time, but If I can buy at 40% off, I presume they still make some money or break even, (shipping, logistics, etc) then I should be able to buy a large qty for that or less IN ONE TRANSACTION.
I am also competing with other guys in the area doing the same thing...
I can buy a two pack of AT F24s' for what a 3 pack of E9's cost retail, or at a launch. I usually cluster BP motors anyway, so the AT's are a better per flight cost.
The purpose of this thread is to get Estes to notice and perhaps listen, I mean, look at what they are doing now as a result of better ownership, and good engineers / marketing guys who frequent these forums. Pro Series II Der Red Max for example...
I don't need a pretty printed box, with the usual inserts and wadding. I (and many of us) only want the motors. Plain brown cardboard box is fine. I have an attic full of dog barf, so leave the wadding out. Give me a 50 or 100 Pack of motors. I'd buy 50 D12's and C6's right now if I could get pricing down to $1.50 -1.75 per motor
I'm happy with standard shureshot II (Solar) igniters too.
Depending on how close a Hobby Lobby is to you, buying them in single 3 packs is a better deal with the 40% off coupon. The cost per standard engine 3 pack, with tax here is $5.20 per purchase...making a 24 pack only $41.60, tax included. This is a nice deal for engines that Estes doesn't offer in bulk like the B6-2. But, obviously proximity and frequency can play into your buying habit.
FC