how did a model B cost when it was new

rowland · Post by **rowland** » February 26th, 2009, 9:42 am

I would like to know how much did a model B cost when it was new, right from C2 factory, Also what was the shipping cost, at that time, for a new model B.

peteyddotcom · Post by **peteyddotcom** » February 26th, 2009, 11:08 am

I am interested as well. Can anyone supply how prices and models have changed over time from A to E? My first C2 was a Model B from 1986, but no idea what I paid for it.

Thanks.

c2jonw · Post by **c2jonw** » February 27th, 2009, 9:46 am

I'm looking into this. I remember the original Model A sold for $495, with a $50 discount to USRA members ($25 membership fee). Will post when I have more info.......C2JonW

Yankeerunner · Post by **Yankeerunner** » February 27th, 2009, 10:18 am

I don't know about the A or B, but when I bought my wife a new Model C in August 1999 it cost $750 plus $35 Shipping. It came either the next day or the day after. One of the most worthwhile purchases I've ever made at any price.

shu246 · Post by **shu246** » February 27th, 2009, 8:07 pm

$650.00 comes to mind for Model B in mid to late 1980s. Could be wrong, been a long time. Looked for but could not find invoice.
-shu

bike2055 · Post by **bike2055** » February 27th, 2009, 8:46 pm

On my invoice dated 5/24/93 my model B cost $700.00 and shipping was $36.00 for a total of $736.00.

c2jonw · Post by **c2jonw** » March 5th, 2009, 9:04 am

Here are some further prices from the past:
Model A 1981-$600
Model B 1986- $650
Model B 1990-$700
Model C PM1 1993-$700
Model C PM2 1995-$725
Model C PM2+ 1998-$790
Model C PM2+ 1999-$830
Model C PM2 2002-$795
Model D PM3 2003- $850
Model D PM4 2006- $1000
Model E PM4 2006- $1200

Note these would be the US factory direct prices at the time.

C2JonW

peteyddotcom · Post by **peteyddotcom** » March 5th, 2009, 10:24 am

Good stuff. Thanks so much, Jon!

TabbRows · Post by **TabbRows** » March 6th, 2009, 11:42 am

c2jonw wrote:Here are some further prices from the past:
Model A 1981-$600
Model B 1986- $650
Model B 1990-$700
Model C PM1 1993-$700
Model C PM2 1995-$725
Model C PM2+ 1998-$790
Model C PM2+ 1999-$830
Model C PM2 2002-$795
Model D PM3 2003- $850
Model D PM4 2006- $1000
Model E PM4 2006- $1200

Note these would be the US factory direct prices at the time.

C2JonW

Just for fun...

Using the US Bureau of Labor Statisitcs Inflation Calculator, in 2009 $ the cost would be:

Model A 1981-- $1,393.68
Model B 1986 -- $1252.22
Model B 1990 --$1,130.83
Model C PM1 1993--$1,022.84
Model C PM2 1995 --$1004.45
Model C PM2+2002--$933.07
Model D PM3 2003 --$975.39
Model D PM4 2006--$1,047.34
Model E PM4 2006 --$1,256.80