[RyanN]

I'm very sure that the new system will not cost over $2500 for just the controller. Obviously there is a high price on this equipment, but the actual cost of production is probably only $200 at most. Same with the IFI controller. Everything at IFI that they sell us are way overpriced, but they monopolize what we can buy, so they can charge us anything they want. Just a rough estimate of a Victor 884. I would say at most $30 of raw materials, the rest is profit.
Actual Cost of IFI control system with parts purchases individually:
RC: 449.95
OI: 349.95
Victor 884: 114.95 * 4 = 458.80
Spike: 34.95 * 4 = 139.80
PWM Cables: 4.99 * 12? = 49.88
RC Radio: 149.95
OI Radio: 149.95

Total: 1748.28

I would estimate actual material cost to be under $200 for everything.

My .02

Also, please don't bash me for my estimate, I'm thinking of it all as just plastic, silicone, copper, and alluminum. Of course you have add in customer service, and everything else.