How much is it worth...?

[Ramfins59]

OK... I've been looking at some of the models stacked up in my unbuilt pile and realize that either I KNOW that I'll really NEVER build them, or, just really don't want them anymore. Looking to "thin the herd".

None of them are really Collectors Items and none of them are sealed. A couple of them are the kits with multi-piece bodies (yuk..). Some of them MAY be OOP kits, I'm just not sure.

I'm trying to make up my mind whether to Trade them or just Sell them. It all depends on what they may actually be worth. I don't want the hassle of EBAY. I'll most likely list them on EModelCars if I finally decide to actually sell them.

I have to make a full list of what I want to eliminate, plus inspect them all, in case I've robbed any parts from any of them. I want to be up front with everyone in case any kit is missing any parts. Then I have to decide exactly what I would be looking for In Trade for any of these kits.

Is there an online "Price Guide" that lists current approximate values of model car kits...??? I'd like to check on the value of what I've got, so I can decide which way to go here... Tade or Sell.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks everyone.

[jeffs396]

Rich, how about taking them to a show, getting a table for $25, and selling them there?

Here's a GREAT show, close to home for you to buy & sell:

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=51664&hl=&fromsearch=1

If you've got enough kits to sell, your $25 is a good investment!

[Casey]

In my opinion, the best way to search for current selling prices is to look at completed items on eBay.

[Erik Smith]

In my opinion, the best way to search for current selling prices is to look at completed items on eBay.

Second this. Rich, search for the item on eBay. On the results page, you can limit the search to only completed listings which will tell you how much the kits are currently selling for.

People generally think their kits are worth the high end and think other sellers are crazy for what they are asking - human nature.

Don't go by what kits are listed for - there are always some outlandish buy prices on eBay that don't reflect the actual demand and willingness to pay.

[Austin T]

Hey If your still unsure about what to do to them, list them in the trade area.

[disabled modeler]

Id like to see a list....never know you may have something I need in them?

[Fabrux]

As long as you're willing to negotiate, you should be able to sell your kits no problem. Most of the time if you have an OOP kit that someone's looking for, they know how much they're worth and what they're willing to pay. Don't undersell yourself, however. Asking $20 for every kit no matter what it is might be over- or undercharging, depending on what it is. HTH