Originally posted by Fontan Ok
So, we were not all that far off after all. MSRP estimated to be around $2,000. It will come down to $1,500 in 6 months to a year I say.
I assume that’s from a direct exchange rate calculation, based on the “upper 200,000 yen” price indication. Prices in Japan, though, don’t always translate directly to prices in other markets, for whatever reason.
If past pricing behaviour over time is anything to judge from, I imagine you’re correct about the percentage fall over a period, but with the shrinking market and 2020’s economic fallout, they may hold up for a while longer than previously.
I’d look at buying one when the price drops to around $1,800 AUD (which I expect may happen with an eBay special, rather than a general price reduction, at least in the first 12-18 months), but my priority is to replace my FA20/2.8 with the new DFA21.