Domino pricing posted.

[bigbadpig]

Seehttp://www.festoolusa.com/Web_files/fes_DF500_web-mailer.pdf

I for one am somewhat disappointed by the minimal introductory discount offered on the Domino compared to the TS75 and RO150.

For a $700 item a 6% ($40) discount ( only 4% ($30) on the $750 Package ) is quite a bit less than I would have wanted.   

Sigh.... maybe it is ok to wait on this unless I need it right away... (just leave it in the bank for 8 months to make up the difference).

 

[Dan Clark]

Thanks for posting!

Hmmm...  The price is not as bad as I thought it would be.  I expected the intro price to be over $700.  The price on the Domino tenon pack seems high, but then again it includes about $110 worth of cutters. 

It will be interesting to see if the US follows the trend in the rest of the world. 

Dan.

 

[Tom Wales]

Where do you see that the domino pack comes with the cutters??
Tom

 

[Tom Wales]

Nevermind... There it is on McFeely's.  It is nice to know that the cutters come with the dominos. thanks Tom

 

[Michael Kellough]

Seehttp://www.festoolusa.com/Web_files/fes_DF500_web-mailer.pdf

I for one am somewhat disappointed by the minimal introductory discount offered on the Domino compared to the TS75 and RO150.

For a $700 item a 6% ($40) discount ( only 4% ($30) on the $750 Package ) is quite a bit less than I would have wanted.   

Sigh.... maybe it is ok to wait on this unless I need it right away... (just leave it in the bank for 8 months to make up the difference).

If you buy the big kit (DF 500 Q Set) and the whole caboodle (Cutter & Domino tenon Assortment Systainer) it comes to about a 10% discount, compared to buying all the pieces separately in the summer.

I wonder how much they pay for this stuff in Europe and Australia? We usually get pretty attractive prices in NA compared to the rest of the world. But, I guess the falling value of the $US and the evolution of Festool's marketing strategy will catch up with us sooner or later.

 

[Brian 57]

In the UK, with just one supplied cutter, about $1000 - think how we feel.
Regards

 

[Lou Miller]

In the UK, with just one supplied cutter, about $1000 - think how we feel.
Regards

I feel for ya... I'm just wondering though, certainly not complaining, why do you think things are more expensive there then here?

 

[Bill_de]

The TS75 and RO150 were not quite as unique as the Domino. If an additional $15 discount is the deciding factor, this is probably not the tool for you.

 

[Brian 57]

Any reply would just be opinion/impression rather than being supported by any sort of analysis, but among the UK factors are :- Smaller market relative to the USA; lower levels of competition, fewer choices; manufacturers' attitudes e.g. car manufacturers have been known to refer to the UK as "Treasure Island". You might add that the Brits may tend to be less aggressive bargainers, though that would appear to be changing.
I believe that US prices for Festool are not only lower than UK prices, but also lower than European or Australian prices, to name two.

 

[Bob Marino]

Any reply would just be opinion/impression rather than being supported by any sort of analysis, but among the UK factors are :- Smaller market relative to the USA; lower levels of competition, fewer choices; manufacturers' attitudes e.g. car manufacturers have been known to refer to the UK as "Treasure Island". You might add that the Brits may tend to be less aggressive bargainers, though that would appear to be changing.
I believe that US prices for Festool are not only lower than UK prices, but also lower than European or Australian prices, to name two.

I think the Festool USA prices are the lowest in the world.

Bob

bOB

 

[Tinker]

Thanks for posting!

Hmmm...  The price is not as bad as I thought it would be.  I expected the intro price to be over $700.  The price on the Domino tenon pack seems high, but then again it includes about $110 worth of cutters. 

It will be interesting to see if the US follows the trend in the rest of the world. 

Dan.

Does this mean that cutters DO NOT come with the machine?  The fact that they might not be included with the early sales is more of a concern to me than the price. At any rate, the $700 price tag is still lower than what I had been led to expect.
Tinker

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Tinker,

There are two flavors of the DOMINO, the power tool only (574258) and the power tool + the trim and cross stops (574283) which is being called the DF 500 Plus "SET" by Festool.  The two stops are available separately - cross stop (493488) and trim stop (493487) but purchasing the "SET" saves you $30 off of individual prices.  The DOMINO in either configuration includes the DOMINO, systainer 2, operating manual, operating tool, support bracket and the D5 cutter only.

I would recommend that you consider the DOMINO dowel assortment (493301) with your initial purchase of the DOMINO which includes an assortment of all sizes of Dominos and each of the four sizes of cutters in a systainer.  You can also purchase each size of Dominos or cutters individually.

Below are the introductory prices for the DOMINO and all associated accessories.  Introductory prices expire on 5/31/07.

(574258) DOMINO DF 500 Q-PLUS $660.00
(574283) DOMINO SET DF 500 Q-PLUS SET Includes Trim Stop and Cross Stop $720.00
(PM574258) DOMINO DF 500 Q-PLUS + CT Mini $906.50
(P2574258) DOMINO DF 500 Q-PLUS + CT 22 $1,034.00
(P3574258) DOMINO DF 500 Q-PLUS + CT33 $1,076.50
(PM574283) DOMINO SET DF 500 Q-PLUS SET + CT Mini $966.50
(P2574283) DOMINO SET DF 500 Q-PLUS SET + CT 22 $1,094.00
(P3574283) DOMINO SET DF 500 Q-PLUS SET + CT33 $1,136.50
(493301) DOMINO Assortment Systainer Includes 1105 DOMINO TENONS and 4 CUTTERS $200.00
(493296) DOMINO D 5X19X30 quantity 1800 $65.00
(493297) DOMINO D 6X20X40 quantity 1140 $65.00
(493298) DOMINO D 8X22X40 quantity 780 $65.00
(493299) DOMINO D 8X22X50 quantity 600 $65.00
(493300) DOMINO D10X24X50 quantity 510 $65.00
(493490) Domino cutter 5mm $27.00
(493491) Domino cutter 6mm $28.00
(493492) Domino cutter 8mm $29.00
(493493) Domino cutter 10mm $30.00
(493487) Trim stop $40.00
(493488) Cross stop $50.00

 

[David Mayer]

Okay, here is my question. I am satisfied with the price of the domino tenons each but I am just a woodworker in my home shop just like many of you guys. So we start with a $200 systainer full of those little fellows. Now I will use lots of the smaller ones but not so many of the larger ones. Let's say five years from now I have bought lots of several sizes but not I run out of a size I rarely use. Will I have to buy a $65.00 package or will some dealers break a box and sell a bag of them. I can see this is going to be an issue for others, too!
David Mayer
david@mayer.net

 

[bill-e]

Personal opinion here.  The large ones will be used more than you think.  4 legged table - 16 for the legs/apron.  If you have a shelf or stretcher and another 4 to 16.  I think once you have the Domino you will find all kinds of uses for it since unlike a biscuit it is used to add strength or even make a joint.

But if I had a size that I rarely used I think I'd just let them run out and I'd use either the next size up or down depending on the application.

 

[carpenter]

I wonder how much they pay for this stuff in Europe and Australia? We usually get pretty attractive prices in NA compared to the rest of the world. But, I guess the falling value of the $US and the evolution of Festool's marketing strategy will catch up with us sooner or later.
[/quote]

In Australia the complete package (domino & all accessories, cutters, in systainer plus another systainer full of domino dowels) is the only way to go. This costs A$1670. The US$ equivalent is US$1298.90 at todays conversion rate. Thats not a typo. You guys have amazingly cheap tools. Thats the benefit of having a big population. Please don't complain about the price. 

 

[Cynric Williams]

In the UK, with just one supplied cutter, about $1000 - think how we feel.
Regards

I feel for ya... I'm just wondering though, certainly not complaining, why do you think things are more expensive there then here?

The general rule is take the dollars price and convert it to pounds. It's not known as rip off britain for nothing.

 

[MarkusS]

The german price for the Domino-Set is EUR 798,-- including sales tax (19%), converted to USD this are ridiculous 1036.-- Dollars. Minus sales tax this are $870.--

The german set contains:
- Domino DF 500-Q
- Domino Cutter D5
- Systainer 2
- Cross Stop
- Support Bracket
- Operating Wrench

As far as I see, this is the same package as the american DF 500 Q Set which is offered for $720 (intro price).

AFAIR there was a intro price in Germany too but I don't remember it.

There were some heated discussions in the german woodworker forums when Festool introduced the Domino last fall. An other german company (Mafell) too introduced last year a joining system which has several similarities to the Domino, the DuoDübler ("DuoJoiner")http://www.mafell.de/produktkatalog/index.php?ID_O_PRODUCT=5109&sLanguage=German but drills round holes for round joiners which are widely available. The Mafell can drill one or two holes a time, the distance between the holes are 32 mm (standard distance in cabinets), the drill depth is adjustable and you can drill holes from 5 to 16 mm diameter. The price range is from EUR 550 to EUR 700 (depending on model).

Regards
Markus

 

[Wim]

In Holland it is the same story as in other European countries and Australia. I had my Domino set for $990.00, the systainer with domino's for $264.00 and the cutters for $38.00 (rounded prices). So we are on the same level as Australia but living close to Germany, we should pay less because of the transport-costs. Is there anybody who can explain these differences (apart from marketing issues)?
At a lower price I would like my Festool even more. ;-))

 

[bwpsg42]

I'm curious, the pricing I saw stated a $40 savings on the tool alone but only a $30 savings if you bought the kit with the tool and 2 attachments.

 

[Bob Marino]

I'm curious, the pricing I saw stated a $40 savings on the tool alone but only a $30 savings if you bought the kit with the tool and 2 attachments.

Bill,

The $30.00 savings is in addition to the $40.00 Introductory Price on the unit itself.

Bob