BlackSheep214 Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 (edited) He's got pipe dreams. No way a model kit is worth close to 1K.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/MPC-1970-DODGE-CHALLENGER-PLUM-CRAZY-ORIGINAL-FACTORY-SEALED-NOS-KIT/303733656539?hash=item46b7efcbdb:g:kCMAAOSw1PZfjgIP Edited November 2, 2020 by BlackSheep214 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSheep214 Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 This eBay seller must be on drugs.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/MPC-1968-MUSTANG-GT-427-ORIGINAL-KIT-NOS-SEALED/333749824704?hash=item4db50a2cc0:g:nm0AAOSwJ0tfgey3 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Hey it costs nothing to list items. Why not shoot for the moon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Not to mention 45 bucks to ship the Mustang ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I like how he still charges for shipping. To each their own. He has a very high positive feedback rating, so he must be doing something right. And he accepts offers, so why not price it way high and see what happens? A kit is only worth what someone is willing to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagerpm Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, iamsuperdan said: To each their own. He has a very high positive feedback rating, so he must be doing something right. And he accepts offers, so why not price it way high and see what happens? One of them has never sold anything before. All the comments are as a buyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 11 minutes ago, cobraman said: Not to mention 45 bucks to ship the Mustang ! I saw that one. EBAY needs to limit how long an item is listed if the price is ten time the “normal” amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSheep214 Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 Check out their store link. Everything he’s selling are ridiculously priced. I saw the same Mustang kit selling for $45 plus shipping from another seller on eBay. I don’t care what anyone says, no model kit is worth selling for 1 grand or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Hate to be a negative nelly. But ive seen a sealed mpc 1970 challenger sell for more than that. Just not recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSheep214 Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 I put in an offer on the Plum Crazy Challenger Kit. I know he’s going to reject it. However, I was unable to put in the offer for the Mustang kit due to high number of messages to the seller’s mailbox. Methinks, folks are either crying foul on his ridiculous asking price or putting in offers below his asking price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSheep214 Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, gtx6970 said: Hate to be a negative nelly. But ive seen a sealed mpc 1970 challenger sell for more than that. Just not recently And how long was it listed and did he get it sold it for his asking price? My guess he didn’t get any bites on it.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Its been a few years. But kit was posted with a low opening bid. Best i remember im thinking maybe $50 ????? And a couple bidders got into a bidding war. And the kit sold for over $1000 This happened maybe 5 / 6 years ago maybe. I had one still sealed inside. And listed it and mine only went to about 400. Went to japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 hour ago, vintagerpm said: One of them has never sold anything before. All the comments are as a buyer. I'm talking about the Challenger seller. Tons of positive reviews as a seller. So people are buying his stuff and are happy with everything. Just won't be me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Ps. In maybe the past 3 years or so. A sealed johan 1969 gtx sold for.over $600. So trust me. Kits can pull some serious coin if the right people are looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 48 minutes ago, gtx6970 said: So trust me. Kits can pull some serious coin if the right people are looking. As my mother would say, "people with more money than brains". Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Gribble Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 hour ago, BlackSheep214 said: I don’t care what anyone says, no model kit is worth selling for 1 grand or more. My Westinghouse atomic power plant would like to have a conversation with you ..... ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSheep214 Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 I know exactly that kit you speak of. Oldmodelkits website has one up for sale for $799 but is missing the service truck, figures, clear fence parts, paper mat and booklet. Not to mention that Revell released that kit in 1959. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSheep214 Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 28 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said: As my mother would say, "people with more money than brains". Steve Ain’t that the truth. Your mom was wise. I guess I just don’t understand why folks will pay ridiculous money on plastic kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 31 minutes ago, BlackSheep214 said: Ain’t that the truth. Your mom was wise. I guess I just don’t understand why folks will pay ridiculous money on plastic kits. These "sealed" kits are only attractive to collectors with a deep wallet. Actual builders such as us will take the time to find an example that we can build for a fraction of the cost. I say, if someone wants to spend $1,000.00 on a box to set on a shelf and collect dust, knock yourself out! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 36 minutes ago, BlackSheep214 said: I guess I just don’t understand why folks will pay ridiculous money on plastic kits. Same reason people complain about new prices and spend double that driving around stalking Ollies and HL for a deal or a coupon? Or not wanting to spend decades hunting like many of us have done? If people have it, nothing is wrong spending it on whatever you wish. People spending far less with even less wherewithal shouldn't spend on kits or much else unless needs handled. After that, go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Ah, we are discussing outrageous prices for eBay items again. Since eBay changed their fee structure years ago, those crazy auctions are found often. Back in the day, when you had to pay the insertion fee (for even creating a listing), then another fee, based on the starting bid amount, you never saw this craziness. There used to be lots of auctions starting at 99 cents! Those were the days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 17 minutes ago, peteski said: Ah, we are discussing outrageous prices for eBay items again. Since eBay changed their fee structure years ago, those crazy auctions are found often. Back in the day, when you had to pay the insertion fee (for even creating a listing), then another fee, based on the starting bid amount, you never saw this craziness. There used to be lots of auctions starting at 99 cents! Those were the days. Yeah, and it used to be FUN trying to bid - hoping for a great deal on something! Now, prices are stupid high and quality doesn't match the price. And if the price is low, Guaranteed the shipping will kill you! Ebay just leaves me uninspired anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 2 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: These "sealed" kits are only attractive to collectors with a deep wallet. Actual builders such as us will take the time to find an example that we can build for a fraction of the cost. I say, if someone wants to spend $1,000.00 on a box to set on a shelf and collect dust, knock yourself out! Steve Doesn’t seem that more and more of these are popping up? I see built models all the time for buy it now 1,500.00 pro builder. Some strange people maybe or fishing hope someone bites... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Unless the seller is misrepresenting an item asking an outrageous price is perfectly legitimate. As mentioned a sealed kit is for the collector which is a different market than the casual builder. Besides something is only worth what someone is willing to pay. Finally its up the the buyer to research what the going rate is for an item and not the seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 On 11/2/2020 at 7:44 PM, vamach1 said: I saw that one. EBAY needs to limit how long an item is listed if the price is ten time the “normal” amount. Well, he is from New York City... Cost of living is high there, so if you adjust for that, it's a $100 kit. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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