highway Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I'm willing to bet that newbies don't have a clue what "phantom" or airbox" means in the general vocabulary, even though he described it reasonably well. Yes, and even in states in the description it's an EMPTY box. Also, for those of you wondering about phantoms of your own, in the description the seller states he has no idea what the label is on the bottom. He didn't make this box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny K Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Think I've found some new items to add to my listings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Gore Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 16 minutes to go and still at $62. and 11 bids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I would love to get the Old Adam-12 & Hawaii Five-O boxes. I was thinking about those, too, but wasn't sure if they were created by the same person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmak Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Looks like the box designer used way too many screen shots from the movie, and not enough PS'd images of the actual kit. This one is slightly better IMHO: About 5 years ago I was lucky enough to get a tour of Steven Juliano's Mopar collection and he had the Diamante kit box in a showcase (at the time he owned the 1:1 Diamante, it was about 30' from the kit box). I told him that I remembered the kit box from an SAE article in the early 80's as a phantom box. Steven was really happy to hear the explanation as it explained the early 80's camaro in the box. A couple years ago I saw the "Used Cars" phantom kit with a wrecked 67 Galaxie as the box art car on E-bay. It was being sold as a "super rare prototype kit". I sent an explanation of the phantom box to the seller, it was a waste of time Carmak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nxr Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 my favorite ghost box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai7 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 (edited)   1/8 scale wire wheels, hand-made, very nicely done... but $700??? Yikes... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XKE-E-Type-scale-1-8-spoke-rims-revell-Monogram-pocher-/301018752045?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item46161da42d Edit: also just saw a new Pocher Aventador selling for $1200 plus $150 S/H! Yeesh...   I think the Pocher Aventdaor is $1200 because he is offering to build it for you then ship it..that straight out of box...painting and any other extra work...is,,,extra My mistake Harry...there is one selling $1200 kit only...the one selling the pre-built service is for $1800 Edited November 20, 2013 by samurai7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyfever2009 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 http://www.ebay.com/itm/181268484935?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 http://www.ebay.com/itm/161159019216?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648 The first one equals out to 14.20 a kit And the second one equals out to around 15.73 a kit since the seller doesnt give a exact number of kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 No thanks. Why is it when people put stuff on Ebay they don't spend any time on the photography? I always touch up my photos. A little brightness and sharpening go a long way. Especially when you're asking that much. Like when people are selling a bunch of model parts and they just dump it on the table. OK rant over... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyfever2009 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 No thanks. Why is it when people put stuff on Ebay they don't spend any time on the photography? I always touch up my photos. A little brightness and sharpening go a long way. Especially when you're asking that much. Like when people are selling a bunch of model parts and they just dump it on the table. OK rant over... Yea when i sell parts or kits I take several pictures and fron several different angles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 No bids yet. To me they are just not any kits that appeal.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 No thanks. Why is it when people put stuff on Ebay they don't spend any time on the photography? I always touch up my photos. A little brightness and sharpening go a long way. Especially when you're asking that much. Like when people are selling a bunch of model parts and they just dump it on the table. OK rant over... I agree, even if I were interested which I'm not, I wouldn't bid for the fact I can't see the merchandise, LOUSY photography!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Wow... I go to shows and people buy those NASCAR kits to burn & keep warm. He wants to sell them for an average of $14 ea.?!?!?! I didn't see an single kit listed I'd want, except for maybe the Wynns Charger mentioned in the first ad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Wow... I go to shows and people buy those NASCAR kits to burn & keep warm. He wants to sell them for an average of $14 ea.?!?!?! I didn't see an single kit listed I'd want, except for maybe the Wynns Charger mentioned in the first ad. I love it! NASCAR kits as kindling for the hearth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Whenever I see listings like this it always makes me wonder if there isn't a wife or girlfriend behind it...which can later be turned into a "Well honey I TRIED to sell them, and no one bid!" scenario. Those two collections combined didn't cost $2,500 to acquire new, and there's certainly nothing in them that increased in value appreciably since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 http://www.ebay.com/itm/181268484935?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 http://www.ebay.com/itm/161159019216?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648 The first one equals out to 14.20 a kit And ... after you factor out the 'packing material' (NASCAR kits) the price jumps to just over $20 each. The second auction; I agree "But Honey, I TRIED to sell them. Yeah, right! Lousy pictures of about a third of the kits, no description to speak of, more like "Trust me, this is good stuff." Stooopid people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 that second one actually doesn't look too bad, if you read the fine print there are 160 models but by my count no more than 60 of them are shown. and the ones shown aren't half bad, some nice VW models and Japanese kits. two large scale cars. plus "custom parts" and tools and compressor, possibly air brush. this is kinda a "storage wars" lot, looks like. it is a little overpriced but I think if you really looked at and added up everything there, you would come out significantly ahead especially if you liked the subject matter of the kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 that second one actually doesn't look too bad, if you read the fine print there are 160 models but by my count no more than 60 of them are shown. and the ones shown aren't half bad, some nice VW models and Japanese kits. two large scale cars. plus "custom parts" and tools and compressor, possibly air brush. this is kinda a "storage wars" lot, looks like. it is a little overpriced but I think if you really looked at and added up everything there, you would come out significantly ahead especially if you liked the subject matter of the kits. that's what I'm thinking. It looks like a storage locker he paid too much for and is trying make a bit of profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 From the second listing, Shipping: $14.22 Economy Shipping , for 160 kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I have been messaging with the owner of that second auction, and I pointed out that if you count up all the kits in all his photos there are only around 60 or 70, and suggested he take some quick pics of the rest of them. he replied that he couldn't post anymore photos (but he can...up to 12 I think for free) and something about the value is made up from all the parts and tools and paints and stuff. So...huh? I would guess he does not have 160 kits, more like 160 separate items counting paint cans etc as one each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I have been messaging with the owner of that second auction, and I pointed out that if you count up all the kits in all his photos there are only around 60 or 70, and suggested he take some quick pics of the rest of them. he replied that he couldn't post anymore photos (but he can...up to 12 I think for free) and something about the value is made up from all the parts and tools and paints and stuff. So...huh? I would guess he does not have 160 kits, more like 160 separate items counting paint cans etc as one each. Yes, you get 12 free pictures with your listing. Funny, does the seller not see $2500 as a large investment? If I am spending that kind of green on something, you better darn well give me ALL THE PHOTOS I WANT!!!! Some sellers think they have the upper hand - yeah, no. The buyer is the one that needs to be accomodated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 http://www.ebay.com/itm/181268484935?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Looks like this guy has been reading this thread... Perhaps if he'd come here and signed up before posting he could have asked for advice instead of having to pull his listing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Model Review for sale? http://www.ebay.com/itm/321262481010?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Can't you get that on-line here for free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Now THATS one of the craziest listings I've seen. He must fancy himself to be something quite special. Wonder if he knows about the issues with the roof among other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I've seen those online elsewhere, they're similar to what you'd see in the modeling magazines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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