Recent content by SWAFARetired

Well, I really didn't think that this would spark this much opinion, obviously it was high time some attention was put toward the topic. I'm happy to see so much information being out out there explaining things. Knowledge is power and the more we know about the what drives the pricing of what...

I'm still chipping away at my Icelandair collection. Who knew they would be so popular and hard to get your hands on.

I too spend a lot of time checking various sources both in and out of the country. I try to stay in the $70 range for widebody and $50 for narrow body. I look for free shipping and price compare between the different vendors. I have had incredible luck on eBay and have made several purchases...

Now that is a logical explanation, and only makes sense. It's the sellers that have taken an NG Models you can get for $59.00 and now it's $140.00. Costs have gone up but certainly not enough to warrant a 104% price increase. I voice my frustration with them and making sure that I don't...

My wishlist started fairly small. Focusing on Icelandair models of all types and liveries. Well that is still a list in progress which I have had some success. The sad reality is that now my wishlist is one I fear I will never see the end of. The more I search the more I want. Thank heavens...

Hello my friends, I know it's been a minute since the last time anyone has heard from me. As the end of the year approaches, I find myself scratching my head. Is it just me, or have some of the vendors, mainly those in China, gone mad with their prices All one need to do is take a look on...

That I do not know, my experience started out very shaky, but in the end turned into a rather good experience. Perhaps someone new has taken over and or they realize how much harm was done and are looking to right past wrongs. Either way, it's to our and their own benefit that it's changed

I am happy to hear that you've received your purchases and that they are the models you requested. I have been looking at placing another order as they have 2 models I want for less than anyone else I want to be fair and give them another chance and hearing your orders went well, gives me...

Definitely one beautiful model!

That is awesome!!!

I have been lucky lately finding Icelandair 1/400 models on ebay, a bit higher priced but hard to find the 80th and Aurora. Scored both in last couple weeks.

Scored this one on eBay and it arrives Monday, so happy and excited. Now I will have both the 80th and Aurora, two that I have been searching for

Meet my latest arrival, a stunning and perfect JC Wings 1/400 Virgin Atlantic 747-400. Just arrived today.