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Post by francis on Jul 2, 2011 18:38:57 GMT -6
l got the blackbelt from this guy on Aussie ebay for $7.50 and he told he had some more old kits that he was willing to get rid for $2.00 each so l took the 1 1/2 hour drive to check them out as you might imagine l paid the him the $20.00 bucks and took off like a scared rabbit he also threw in the build ups the only thing missing are the decals for the duster
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Post by Starry Eyes on Jul 2, 2011 18:53:08 GMT -6
Egads Joe!! The mother load!!! Awesome find buddy... Lots of cool stuff!! ;D
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Post by gearbuster on Jul 5, 2011 8:19:24 GMT -6
Now I know why the big deals are not down the hill in Pa Jay.. ;D ;D Nice bunch of great builders and such..
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Post by ramone on Jul 5, 2011 12:28:51 GMT -6
l got the blackbelt from this guy on Aussie ebay for $7.50 and he told he had some more old kits that he was willing to get rid for $2.00 each so l took the 1 1/2 hour drive to check them out as you might imagine l paid the him the $20.00 bucks and took off like a scared rabbit he also threw in the build ups the only thing missing are the decals for the duster Damn Joe, now that's what I call a great haul!!! Way to go,especially like the Slingshot and the Thames!!
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Post by redbaron on Jul 8, 2011 14:07:38 GMT -6
I guess it's more of a personal score but just a few moments ago I won a lil' cashbox for a hundred dollars. I know that's a little bit much but it has been a personal grail of mine for a while and it was the first kit I l ever bid on and lost on eBay. But last night while searching eBay I came across an auction/ buy it now and thought that the price wasn't bad considering the fact that I have bid way more for kits mint in box. The only problems I could see on this kit were a small bit broken off the body and a missing bit on the safe both easily fixed with a bit of sheet plastic. The seller also gave me a photo copy of the instructions with the kit. The lot also included the mint condition box and the damaged decals
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Post by sakke on Jul 8, 2011 16:49:25 GMT -6
Good score Redbaron!! It`s cool to have something from good ole days, but Joe you had a Score!!!! The best thing I got from Australia is Biante made Austin 1 by Peter Brook. It is still available from ebay from many sellers. It is THE best die cast model I have
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Post by customcruiserroy on Jul 10, 2011 9:02:55 GMT -6
I just scored on a decent MPC Mail Truck by George Barris. I know it may not be everyone's cup of tea (or shot of whiskey), but I am drawn to this car!! Take care, RSS
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Post by 70spop on Jul 14, 2011 23:41:41 GMT -6
That Mail Truck looks cool, Roy! Congrats! I got a bonus score today. I bought a Bad Medicine off eBay the other day. The photos with the auction were sort of iffy - several pictures of scattered parts and half-stripped sprues, and obviously non-Bad Medicine parts as well. I had passed on it before and the listing expired. Then I got a notice that it had been relisted, so I took another look. After careful study of the pics, I determined that at least *most* of what's needed to build it was there. And the non kit parts appeared to be from an Eldon/Doyusha Invader. I decided to go ahead and get it since it looked buildable and it was an original issue with its original box (I wanted one of those). Well, I got it today, and after sorting everything out, it turns out that the Bad Medicine is all there except for the rear axle and ladder bars! (oh, and the decals - no big) No paint, no glue. Yes! AND... Not only are the extra pieces from an original Eldon Invader, it appears to be mostly complete. As far as I can tell, only the windshield, steering wheel and shifter are missing. Also completely unassembled and with paint on just a couple parts. Basically TWO kits for about half of what Bad Medicines usually list for. I'm really happy with this purchase. ;D Brian
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Post by chromecop on Jul 15, 2011 1:55:13 GMT -6
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Post by db1995 on Jul 15, 2011 2:12:26 GMT -6
i was gonna bid on that lot you got! oddly i was gonna bid for that messed up moonscope i dont know why?
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Post by redbaron on Jul 15, 2011 14:14:41 GMT -6
nice score that's a lot of kits lately I have noticed yard sale finds has been listing a lot of kits from Miguel 44 so far I bought the serpent and am very happy with my purchase
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Post by 70spop on Jul 15, 2011 15:39:49 GMT -6
Nice haul of goodies, Darryl! I love the "dolphin buggy". And OOOH!! I had forgotten about the Bad Dream kit. There was some discussion a while back on the Spotlight Hobbies board about the old Revell '57 Chevy Low Rider kit (the pink one) being the first kit marketed as a lowrider. There is a magazine ad for sale on ebay right now that shows the Bad Dream kit from 1976, so the Bad Dream might actually be the first "lowrider" kit. Interesting. Brian
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Post by oldcarrestorer72 on Jul 15, 2011 18:43:16 GMT -6
Are any of this fpr sale? ?
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Post by stingray on Jul 16, 2011 21:17:51 GMT -6
I went to the LHS a few months ago and low and behold! There was a Boss A Bone on the shelf! Thought it was just a box. It is unbuilt and it was missing the instructions and the scuba gear! You DO NOT want to know how much I paid for it! I went to the same HS and there was a box of free instruction sheets one of which was for the Boss A Bone!
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Post by 70spop on Jul 16, 2011 21:49:54 GMT -6
AAAAAAUUGH!!!! I'm sooooo jealous. I've come across oldies in the shops occasionally, but nothing as old or as cool as a Boss A Bone.
Brian
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2011 21:55:11 GMT -6
How about this E-Bay find last week... She's pretty clean.
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Post by customcruiserroy on Jul 16, 2011 21:57:55 GMT -6
Very cool!
RSS
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Post by stingray on Jul 16, 2011 22:02:16 GMT -6
AAAAAAUUGH!!!! I'm sooooo jealous. I've come across oldies in the shops occasionally, but nothing as old or as cool as a Boss A Bone. Brian Yup! $19.99 I also got a Trophy Series 1957 T-bird also unbuilt and the 1953 Ford pickup with the hemi and custom stuff! It has cool box art the ford pu!
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Post by chromecop on Jul 17, 2011 12:21:25 GMT -6
I just scored this on Evilbay: This is my third UT but only one of them is about complete. Still a cool object!
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Post by Starry Eyes on Jul 17, 2011 12:31:19 GMT -6
I just scored this on Evilbay: This is my third UT but only one of them is about complete. Still a cool object! Congrats....! Nothing better than UCT goodies!
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Post by Dennis M on Jul 17, 2011 12:54:30 GMT -6
Very nice score Guys.
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Post by badroadahead on Jul 17, 2011 15:56:00 GMT -6
Nice find!!
Dave
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Post by badroadahead on Jul 17, 2011 16:00:06 GMT -6
I scored these at a flea market this morning. $11 for all. I thought the Indy car would be a decent source for parts. Although I have several Paddy wagons....who can resist another? The 'vette is painted but I think all the parts are there. I don't think I have a '75 Corvette. Dave
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Jul 17, 2011 16:19:23 GMT -6
Nice 'scores' guys!!
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Post by customcruiserroy on Jul 17, 2011 16:50:18 GMT -6
Congrats! I walked away from the UCT 'cuz I knew it would be way up there. $54 is not bad though.
Take care,
RSS
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Post by chromecop on Jul 17, 2011 17:09:17 GMT -6
....... $54 is not bad though. Take care, RSS Well, It's still a little bit more than I'd hoped for but only 40% of what I paid for the "almost" complete one I have. The other "wreck" I have was only about $25 incl int'l shipping , and that one's in even better shape than this one!!!!!
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Post by Starry Eyes on Jul 17, 2011 20:05:47 GMT -6
No pictures just yet but I recently picked up a sealed Surf Woody, Lil' Van , some 16th scale Aurora racing figure heads, a big scale Red Baron, and an unbuilt Koo-Koo Kar .. *sigh* I've got a lot of building to do ...
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Post by 70spop on Jul 18, 2011 21:11:52 GMT -6
How about this E-Bay find last week... She's pretty clean. I think I was watching that one, but didn't bit because it went higher than I wanted to fight for. Besides, I'd like an old builder for parts, and that one looks too nice to cannibalize. Brian
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Post by Bud Tugly on Jul 19, 2011 8:14:01 GMT -6
I scored these at a flea market this morning. $11 for all. I thought the Indy car would be a decent source for parts. Although I have several Paddy wagons....who can resist another? The 'vette is painted but I think all the parts are there. I don't think I have a '75 Corvette. Dave Great score at a nice price! If you're looking for inspiration, the Roach Coach was based on an Indy chassis.
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jul 19, 2011 9:48:11 GMT -6
I just scored this on Evilbay: This is my third UT but only one of them is about complete. Still a cool object! Congrats! I wish I could find one.
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