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    Is this a scam?

    Scam
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    The Banana of the Skies: Spirit Airlines in 1:400 Scale

    Speaking of rare models, I did manage to buy an NWA bowling shoe 757 by NG for $65 this past week
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    The Banana of the Skies: Spirit Airlines in 1:400 Scale

    Waiting on NG to release some models in the silver livery. Those are rare and expensive now, impossible to find.
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    The Banana of the Skies: Spirit Airlines in 1:400 Scale

    Just about every Spirit model has been made by NG or Gemini combined in the banana colors. My hopes is that Spirit stays in business so that the models will remain relevant.
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    Show Your Latest 1:400 Purchase (Shattered Dreams)

    Sorry I missed this post. Return shipping at USPS is roughly $6-8 dollars for a model that size.
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    Show Your Latest 1:400 Purchase (Shattered Dreams)

    Vallejo for its relative ease of use. It also clears with water before it completely dries, reducing any mess.
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    Show Your Latest 1:400 Purchase (Shattered Dreams)

    Hmm, not sure how to approach this. Once you do this, they can say that you've essentially tampered with the product which can nullify a claim if ever you decided to escalate to your CC. Usually companies have a return policy requiring the product to be returned in the exact condition it was...
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    Show Your Latest 1:400 Purchase (Shattered Dreams)

    Go with a standard gray, white, and black. Can mix and match to achieve the best match.
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    Show Your Latest 1:400 Purchase (Shattered Dreams)

    Or email them and ask to return for store credit. Sometimes this works. However, you will pay for the return shipment label and original shipping will be deducted from the credited amount too. Last resort is to file a claim but risk being blacklisted
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    Show Your Latest 1:400 Purchase (Shattered Dreams)

    It looks like a deeper paint chip than a scuff. Fill the depth with some modeling putty or apply a generous layer of acrylic paint (recommend Vallejo). When the paint or model putty starts to dry, even out the surface to make the surface blend with the rest of the fuselage. Once dry, add a...
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    List of Reputable North American 1/400 Retailers

    Gotcha, thanks for the clarification!
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    List of Reputable North American 1/400 Retailers

    There's a 10% discount code (FACEBOOK) at checkout which helps to offset the cost, but yes, it is a little steep. It's essentially doubled to cover the expense of return shipping if a return is initiated by the customer. If not, the extra is pocketed as someone else mentioned. With the sheer...
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    List of Reputable North American 1/400 Retailers

    Since he's expanded his team, customer service has improved. With email inquiries it's typically someone by the name of Masha who responds. They typically accept returns on regular in-stock items. Non-returns are for collection sale items. I'm not too certain about models sold under the...
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    Show Your Latest 1:400 Purchase

    I bet they’re great models!
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    Show Your Latest 1:400 Purchase

    If you don't mind paying for (very reasonable) shipping, Jet Collector. The owner is prompt, professional, and extremely helpful. Never takes short cuts always places customer satisfaction first. Prairie Diecast from Canada I have found equally helpful and reliable, although they don't stock...
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