Re: Deal on Vex!
 

Maybe. Maybe not. RadioShack has not announced it, one way or another.

Re: Deal on Vex!
 

GO VEX. I just got my kit today along with omni wheels, treads, and the sprocket and chain kit. ANybody know where I can get a programming kit online?

Re: Deal on Vex!
 

Man you people are making me angry. I want one!!!! Darn kids with all their fancy toys. iPods, video games, robots, where does it stop? Where do you get the money for these things? Actually, I have the money. But I'm getting a lathe instead! Haha suckers!!! :D

Oh yeah, in a few weeks, when you want some custom wheels or axles or anything else round for your Vex robots, give me a call. I'd be glad to whip them up on my new shiny lathe. :)

Re: Deal on Vex!
 

Actually, both my parents are freelance musicians. ANyway, I split the cost with my friend, so basically he gets my allowance for the next three motnhs. I'm hugely in debt. but it was so worth it. And i have no ipod.

And im going to take you up on that deal.

Re: Deal on Vex!
 

I've been slaving in the pits of capitalism for 23 years. I charged it to MasterCard, of course.

Re: Deal on Vex!
 

Well, I don't have an ipod OR videogames... But I have robots :). I was saving up to get a computer, and I have had enough to get a computer for more then a year, but my parents wouldn't let me buy one because we don't need anything more then the family computer.

So instead I bought a VEX kit, which they let me do as soon as it went on sale :D

Radio Shack- Vex Closeout Sale
 

A rumor was going around here about Radio Shack closing out the Vex, so I contacted them and got this response from their corporate Product Support Center:

"ALL of the Vex product line, with the exception of batteries, is
Sold-out-When-Gone. No additional stock will be obtain. At this time we
have no plans for replacements."

I've contacted VexLabs and they told me they were unaware of RS discontinuing the product. I followed up with an email but haven't heard anything about VexLabs intentions for the robots yet. Some of their items have shown out of stock for a while, I'm wondering if something is up with VexLabs too. A quick look at VexLabs shows out of stock include:
- Vex Gear Kit
- Vex Motor Kit
- Vex Servo Kit
- Vex Sprocket and Chain Kit
- Vex Light Sensor Kit
- Vex Optical Shaft Encoder
- Vex Ultrasonic Range Finder

Looking ominous.

Vince

Re: Deal on Vex!
 

We (my family) has been bingeing on these VEX kits and parts. In the past week we've spent over 1000 dollars on vex STUFF. We've bought a total of 5 kits. One for the family, three for the team, and one for one of our other mentors.

We also bought a ton of parts such as wheels, hardware, metal, and stuff. It's crazy.

After looking at all of the prices of these parts and sets and stuff, it's rediculous. No wonder they had a hard time selling this stuff.
1) They didn't really market it.
2) You have to spend an arm and a leg to get anything interesting done.

With the starter kit, I was able to do what every kid does with an RC Car of some sort

Scare the cats. :D

Re: Deal on Vex!
 

Just a tip, if you're going to get the starter kit, GET THE POWER PACK WITH IT TOO!!! Otherwise you will be searching your house for 14 AA batteries to power the bot up for only 3 hours. :D

Re: Deal on Vex!
 

The power pack is the only Vex item not on sale, its still at $50. It is a good idea to get standard rechargable RC 7.2V battery for the robot and 9.6V battery for the transmitter. Yesterday I bought one of the RC double battery chargers #23-440 marked down to $7.50. This charger looks just like the Vex charger except its silver with Radio Shack on the front instead of Vex.

Re: Deal on Vex!
 

that is great, most definately going in my profile.

I hope to buy one soon.

Re: Deal on Vex!
 

it's $150 :] http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2104567

Re: Deal on Vex!
 

One thing I noticed as I was cleaning out my local Radio Shack for Vex Parts is that the price tags on the shelves didn't say "Sale". They were regular price stickers with the reduced prices on them. No mention of "Sale" anywhere.

One of the theories floating about is that Radio Shack will be selling Vex at these reduced prices in the future. For some of the parts, that makes sense, but when you consider that the Sonar is a Daventech SRF-04 that is currently selling for $25, it doesn't seem likely that RS will continue to sell the Sonar for $15. And at $10, the Servos are now under priced.

So, it would seem that this is a "Clearance Sale", but why the parts at my store weren't marked with Red For Sale signs and reduced prices tags is beyond me.

The manager said they won't be restocking and said I and a couple of others
were the sole buyers.

Kenny

Re: Deal on Vex!
 

VEX stuff is now on sale at RadioShack.com, here (it wasn't last time I checked). Someone mentioned April 2 as the last day of the sale - is that in store? Online it says "Sale valid until 06/03/06" under each product's price.

Re: Deal on Vex!
 

Can't you buy any standard battery pack that you can use on anything including a VEX? i hope to be getting one for my birthday.....actually i know i'm getting one for my birthday cause i went with my mom to get it but i like to act surprised!