Price watch (15)

Just days ago, I did an RG565 vs RG550 price comparison (click HERE to recap) citing how the former is $100 more than the latter without any significant upgrades / branded components inclusion. Note the recent development seen above - the RG550 is now sporting the same price as the RG565. Disclaimer: 1) I have no idea if this RG550 is part of the new shipment that costs more & that the new batch of RG550s indeed cost more this time round. This is largely confidential, only the distributors would know 2) Costs increase at the manufacturer's end so this is finally borne unto us.

Just sharing - The RG550 Genesis was $899 way back in 2017 so it's a $500 difference in the spate of about 5 years. Are prices going to go down in time to come? We kinda know the answer to this. Bummer.

Anyway, here's the consolation if you are keen in buying something in the likeness of the RG550 (do forgive the non-matching headstock-body finish) - the GRG250M (List: $419).

Pics: Swee Lee / MW Academy