SuperStockAndy Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) And therein lies the rub - He's doing it & doing it well. Just because YOU wouldn't buy that "pro built" model - doesn't mean that others won't. And that seems to be proven by his feedback. Again - it doesn't really matter what you call it - he's selling it. And people are buying it. So that means I can go pick up the new Revell Corvette C5R, not paint it, sell it on eBay as a Pro Built model? Edited January 17, 2012 by SuperStockAndy
Junkman Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 I have always wondered how people like Bruce and yourself don't go CRAZY . Who says we don't?
moparmagiclives Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 What is the definition of "pro built" ?
SuperStockAndy Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 What is the definition of "pro built" ? Built by a professional, like the ones you would see on model boxes, etc.
heatride Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Who says we don't? LOL well he's a little nuts but I was trying to be polite
heatride Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 You can do whatever floats your boat. Mike I am a Louisiana Cajun did you take a picture of my yard ornament ? If Don Yost ever comes down this way I will tell him to refer to this picture as (my place) !
moparmagiclives Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 But, what makes them a "professional" ? If someone gives me 50 bucks to build a car, am I a "pro" ? I've seen plenty of poor box art builds.
sjordan2 Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 That boat would never float, thereby your picture is illogical. What if it was a Boston Whaler? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tfj90l0DNg
heatride Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 What if it was a Boston Whaler? LOL im cracking up Skip that is a good one . I'm bored cant really do anything today and you get the prize of the day !! Anybody that does not chuckle at that one , I don't even want to be around loved it ...........
wgflatliner Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 He could be a professional wrestler that just happened to build a model? Just because he used "pro" it isn't indicative of his model building as being said profession. Personally I wouldn't buy the model unless it was something that really interested me, then I would rebuild it. I really don't care what the title says or how they position it in the ad. And lol @ the false praise statement made earlier.
Jordan White Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Thanks, Captain Matter-of-factly. And then the Assumptions start. And we all know what assumptions do.... Make an ass out of u and...mptions?
sjordan2 Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Make an ass out of u and...mptions? My mptions can withstand any criticism
SuperStockAndy Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Make an ass out of u and...mptions? So true...
John Goschke Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 In this case maybe "Pro" is short for "Prosaic." pro·sa·ic / prōˈzāik/ AdjectiveHaving the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty.Commonplace; unromantic.
Junkman Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 What if it was built by a pro when he was eight years old?
Models by Bear Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Never mix money with pleasure! Well said thats why I build them and give them to people who appreciate them. If I did sell them I would have to pay them to take them.
my name is nobody Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 I have been building model cars for 40+ years. however, no one has ever paid me to do it. does that mean all my kits are "Amateur Built?"................
my66s55 Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 It depends, sometimes I'm pretty anti-burial and anti-cremation. For example, if work comes in on a Friday late afternoon, I tend to put it on ice until Monday morning. :lol: what a hoot!
Johnny K Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 If you were going to sell something, would you label it as "sub-par" or "Average"? Didn't think so. Actually, I do - quite frequently. I buy and sell regularly on eBay. It allows me to get many items I want at a reasonable price and a means of moving those I'm not so fond of. In many instances, I buy lots of built or 'junkyard' models and parts for a few specific items. When reselling unneeded builts or parts they're always described acurately, including faults. Many have been listed as out-and-out glue and paint bombs, poorly built, with missing or broken parts. Oddly, those are sometimes older models or specialty parts and occasionally bring more than the better built ones. While I have issues with several listings that are less than 100% honest or accurate, and dislike many of eBay's policies, it remains an excellent venue for my needs - not only do I get many of the kits and builts I want, but they have now become 'in the black.' I've made more on eBay than spent, so my entire collection is - at the moment - free. I am, by the way, familiar with the Seller referred to here - he has contacted me in the past in reference to lots I've listed with offers to purchase; however, I start my items quite resonably (in my opinion) and he typically offers about 40% of start, which is his prerogative. We have not done any business. Interesting thread.
sjordan2 Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) Seems to me that "pro-built" is in the eye of the beholder. The question is, does that have any real meaning or value, and who cares? Maybe it's a seller's PR sham, but this forum and other forums around the world are filled with hobbyists of astonishing capabilities who would not call themselves "pro builders" and do better than those who claim to be such. You can see the model in the eBay listing and determine if it's good or not, regardless of who built it, and decide to buy it or not. The marketplace will decide, regardless of "pro-built" claims. As has been mentioned here before, caveat emptor, and if a bidder can't tell the quality of an item, tough. Edited January 17, 2012 by sjordan2
my66s55 Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Seems to me that "pro-built" is in the eye of the beholder. The question is, does that have any real meaning or value, and who cares? Maybe it's a seller's PR sham, but this forum and other forums around the world are filled with hobbyists of astonishing capabilities who would not call themselves "pro builders" and do better than those who claim to be such. You can see the model in the eBay listing and determine if it's good or not, regardless of who built it, and decide to buy it or not. The marketplace will decide, regardless of "pro-built" claims. As has been mentioned here before, caveat emptor, and if a bidder can't tell the quality of an item, tough. Thus came truth in advertising. On e-bay, I can tell you anything I want. If your ignorant enough to believe it. O well. Buyer beware. The decision is up to the buyer.
martinfan5 Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) Thus came truth in advertising. On e-bay, I can tell you anything I want. If your ignorant enough to believe it. O well. Buyer beware. The decision is up to the buyer. And thats what it comes down to right there Edited January 17, 2012 by martinfan5
moparmagiclives Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) A professional is a person who is paid to undertake a specialised set of tasks and to complete them for a fee. The traditional professions were doctors, lawyers, clergymen, and commissioned military officers. Today, the term is applied to estate agents, surveyors, environmental scientists, forensic scientists, educators, and many more. The term is also used in sports to differentiate amateur players from those who are paid — hence "professional footballer" and "professional golfer". good ol' Wickapedia...wile it lasts anyway. Now, i guess my way of thinking is, is there a model car building profession? Edited January 17, 2012 by moparmagiclives
martinfan5 Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Well if there was then we could all it are full time job
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