I'll give this thread a bump with a related question....
Where do you guys get the best value on MMX motors? I'm looking at ordering one of the starter kits directly from Quest, but paying almost double the merchandise cost for shipping on one doesn't make much sense...
To be honest I don't know of a single local area shop that carries MMX motors currently. several did but something happed with the Quest distribution network a few years ago that made getting Quest stuff locally pretty tough.
I've always found it best and best bang for the buck to order MMX motors by the CASE (12- 6packs=72motors) or more.
You really missed a Great deal a few months ago when Quest was selling everything in the house with a 40% off coupon. I ordered another case of MMX-II's #5663 and a Case of MMX-II-NE's #5665 as well just because the deal was good.
A couple years back I went to our club and ask if folks would like to go in on a Big bulk order to get the price down. We did, ordering 10 cases of MMX-II motors through one of our favorite "local" hobby shops, who had to order them from their supplier/distributor etc. back to Quest. Because it was a 10 case order we not only got a great deal on the price of the motors but the Shipping was also included at no additional charge. This took the per motor or per flight cost of the motors under .40 each
I'm still flying on some of those motors and jump on 40% or more off sales to replenish my motor stock.
If your involved with a group it sure couldn't hurt to ask if they'ed be interested.
I'm sure if you also need other micro supplies and/or kits you could work something similar with Fliskits. They now have a complete line of everything you could want with about the best micro balsa parts i've seen, great micro kits and MicroMaxx motors Through Quest.
Let me expand on that just a little: First, I don't work for Fliskits: I mostly scratch build, turning my own custom parts. That said when Fliskits decided to offer balsa micro parts; I purchased a batch of Cones, transitions, plugs and centering rings from Jim. I've also purchased several of his micro kits. Without a single bit of hesitation I can tell you the quality of the parts, and those tiny laser cut rings are top notch. All, not just some, Every single one of the turnings I ordered, and it was a good size order were of a quality equal to that I would have turned for myself. Shoulders are all consistant, true and firm fitting. Really First quality material and manufacturing. Sorry if that sounded like a commerical...These parts (and kits) are really GREAT.
Hope this helps a little
