Ron Humphrey
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Bought a Ventris and an Argent. Got one for $45. sale going on right now.
Estes buy one get one 1/2 off
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Earlier today the shopping cart was giving 50% off any number of rockets after the 1st.
They fixed that now...
I think they need to pay more for a more experienced ecommerce manager...
They fixed that now...
I think they need to pay more for a more experienced ecommerce manager...
At least they resolved the coupon stacking bug a few months ago where you could apply multiple percent codes simultaneously and each of them would take their percent from the original amount.
If it was BOGO, I would have jumped all over it.
OC-Patrick
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...how does this work? is there a code you have to apply, or is it automatic?
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I just want to order a MDRM nose cone. Already used launch2023.
CatServant
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I ordered an Argent and a Saturn 1B.
Yeah... saw that too.. so... I bought the Argent and Ventris, with a accompanying F15-4 bulk pack to fly them on! I was hoping to get the motors and the Argent at 1/2 off.. but no go! So.. I added the Ventris, cause it uses the same motors! 
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You could just buy a Ventris for 30-off by itself. They have composite motors here, too.
https://www.hobbylinc.com/estes-ventris-model-rocket-kit-pro-series-ii-skill-level-5-9701
https://www.hobbylinc.com/estes-ventris-model-rocket-kit-pro-series-ii-skill-level-5-9701
flyingeagle
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I tried to put the Pro Series ll in my cart along with another and nothing had shown up on 50% off on one. Am I doing something wrong? I looked at the instructions on these rockets and they show gluing in the motor mount as always but what is better epoxy or wood glue. I have read paper on paper wood glue is better than epoxy. Need a little help here on opinions! Thanks
I don't think the sale is still in effect.
CatServant
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Wood glue works really well on wood and paper. It’s strong and flexible, making it ideal for wood and paper motor mounts. The glue dissipates a lot of the stresses exerted by the engine. Epoxy is typically only used when using materials such as fiberglass and carbon fiber, or for fin fillets.
It’s not. It was intended to be last Friday only.
Also couplers, since glues are often too grabby.
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Epoxy doesn't stick to cured wood glue worth a darn. (Neither does wood glue, actually.) If you're doing fin fillets with epoxy, it's best to glue the fins on with the stuff, too.
OC-Patrick
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Yes - I was also unable to see any 50% off anything I placed in the cart during the sale also. No discount code given, and it didn't appear to automatically give the 50% off. Very disappointed as I was prepared to purchase multiple items. Estes needs to do a better job at this.
Maybe it expired, it worked automatically for me. I just added two Der Big Red Max and the price for the second one changed automatically.
Well bummer, kinda. I received a message from Customer Support, the inventory was wrong, they had sold out of the Ventris. They did refund the full price of the Ventris and then gave me the 50% off the Argent! So, in the end, I did purchase the motor bulk pack and got the rocket at 50% off. Bummer, the Ventris was kinda growing on me! Maybe it was a good thing, I have too many kits stacking up!Yeah... saw that too.. so... I bought the Argent and Ventris, with a accompanying F15-4 bulk pack to fly them on! I was hoping to get the motors and the Argent at 1/2 off.. but no go! So.. I added the Ventris, cause it uses the same motors!
I am afraid to count... 
DocSeuss
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I wonder if it's cloneable with the PSII parts they have available individually.Well bummer, kinda. I received a message from Customer Support, the inventory was wrong, they had sold out of the Ventris. They did refund the full price of the Ventris and then gave me the 50% off the Argent! So, in the end, I did purchase the motor bulk pack and got the rocket at 50% off. Bummer, the Ventris was kinda growing on me! Maybe it was a good thing, I have too many kits stacking up!
I was surprised it sold out; seemed like they were going slow. Glad I was able to get one. I love the design; reminds me of the Semroc SLS Hustler in size and function. I assume they're both inspired by the Centuri Hustler.
flyingeagle
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Go to Hobbylink. They have the Ventris for $73.00. I ordered one two days ago.Well bummer, kinda. I received a message from Customer Support, the inventory was wrong, they had sold out of the Ventris. They did refund the full price of the Ventris and then gave me the 50% off the Argent! So, in the end, I did purchase the motor bulk pack and got the rocket at 50% off. Bummer, the Ventris was kinda growing on me! Maybe it was a good thing, I have too many kits stacking up!
Thanks! That's the second time I think I have seen Hobbylink having really good prices on some items.
I think I will hold off for a moment. I have 4 kits that arrived or arriving this week. and as I mentioned, a pile I haven't even started. I think I can hold off for the moment. I really only added it because of the Estes frenzy of getting something at 1/2 off. 
I need to figure out how to get a display hook like the stores have to keep the new items hanging up on the wall, so I can shop my OWN items now and again. My fear now is that I will forget I have a specific kit and see it on sale somewhere and end up buying it again! But admittedly, I go looking through the pile and get excited when I find one I forgot about! Does anyone keep like a spreadsheet of their projects? With updates of something like completed/opened/started/New in bag?
flyingeagle
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I made a mistake. Hobbylink has the Estes Pro Series ll Ventris for $63.00 and I bought one with S&H it came out around $76.00Thanks! That's the second time I think I have seen Hobbylink having really good prices on some items.
Does anyone keep like a spreadsheet of their projects? With updates of something like completed/opened/started/New in bag?
