jimnohio

By the way...get your Paypal set up (if you don't have it already) and also find a local box company. You'll need many boxes of the right size. I would suggest buying boxes for 1-2 models (10 x 10 x 8) and also boxes for 3, 4, 5 kits (about 16 x 10 x 8). There are box manufacturers in most cities, so you should be able to get them local...but they are not that expensive even online (use google and find a company at least your state...to keep shipping cost down). You'll also need shipping peanuts and bubble wrap...which you should also buy bulk. Peanuts come in huge bags (as tall as you) and bubble comes in huge rolls (about 3' diameter). Google for local company if possible. one company usually distributes both. If you are able, buy boxes 100 ata time...you will need MANY! Paypal allows you to ship VIA USPS or UPS, and you can print the label from there also. Shipping will be the biggest part of the job. It takes some time. Your payments will come in at different times, so its hard to set one day for shipping. Over all...you will enjoy the selling experience, but only if you have the time. Like everyone has said...try a few out on this message board auction, and post here again once you have them listed!

I have sold plenty on ebay, and I can tell you for sure to keep the vintage stock in single listings, as many people may want to bid, but if there are 3-4 kits...the bidding gets too high for most. One at a time. The more recent kits, post 1980 for example, put in lots of 5, 10 most. I have seen lots of 50 for $400 including shipping, and have seen lots of 10 go for $150. 50 kits is just too many for the average bidder to afford. As a dealer....I wish I had your problem! :-) By the way...let us know when you start listing.

Thanks, that helps. My problem is that I have had GM's all my life...the distributor is supposed to be in the back! LOL...I don't quite understand the fuel/magneto set up, and none of those have the same as the kit. Maybe I'll copy those pics!

I sure could use a picture of this engine done. I find the pics on the net are all of the model kit engine, and its not quite like the AMT Willys Van engine. I need visual help! LOL My 1st wire/plumb job! Thanks in advance.

I voted real. So far I am 0-1 since discovering this forum (and this particular poll). My wife and I thoroughly enjoyd going back over the old photos. This is one of the coolest games/contests I have seen. Nice!

I am in Cleveland now, but I used to live in Logansport. LOL...I haven't heard that name in years. I also lived at one time in Marion. but I guess I am not true Hoosier, I am from Michigan originally.