Round 2 April 2025

[Luc Janssens]

10 hours ago, Stef said:

Also of note, old kit prices on the secondary market (swap meets, model clubs, old kits at hobby shops, etc.), have suddenly skyrocketed in price, too.

Just a few years ago, older kits would sell for about 25% of what new ones were going for. Say, $10 for an old issue, versus $40 for a new issue.

Now, prices of those old kits have gone up 400% to $40, as new kits have jumped 150% to around $60

Good that I stocked up then.

[Volzfan59]

When I got back into the hobby I decided to purchase all of the old kits that I enjoyed building no matter the cost within reason. That goal was accomplished with the help of a couple of friends. Between those kits and some newer ones I’ve got enough models to do me for two or three years. That said, if Round 2, Revell, Salvino’s, etc come out with something I want, I’ll buy it no matter the tariff situation. Same with my bass fishing addiction. Life is to short.

[rickcaps55]

Hi any word on when we will see the 65 Cuda I can use 4 right out of the gate.!

[Stef]

9 hours ago, Luc Janssens said:

Good that I stocked up then.

Agreed, Luc. But even though I've got 6-7 years worth of stuff to build, I will not hesitate to snatch up a lotta these up-and-comers, like the 60 Chevy wagon, 65 Backaruda, 72 Demon, and squillions of others. I recently spotted a STREAKER in the wild, and my time to pounce is NOW.

[Hondamatic]

On 4/22/2025 at 1:10 PM, Stef said:

Agreed, Luc. But even though I've got 6-7 years worth of stuff to build, I will not hesitate to snatch up a lotta these up-and-comers, like the 60 Chevy wagon, 65 Backaruda, 72 Demon, and squillions of others. I recently spotted a STREAKER in the wild, and my time to pounce is NOW.

I think if I built a car every week, it'd take over 5 years to get through my pile. I better get to work