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[1/400collector]

I have just seen this item that was sold on ebay for 1500 dollars

Big Bird 400 China Airlines Boeing 747-200 (B-1888) 80s colors **RARE ** READ** | eBay

Limited production Big Bird 400 China Airlines Boeing 747-209B. In 1980s colors, only 180 models were made. This model was briefly displayed about 15 years ago and has been in storage ever since. The model is in excellent condition, but one of the wing antennas broke off and has been...

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i have no idea what happened here was it a bot going crazy but that still means it had to fight with some one else to that price

 

[pons399]

Yikes, 1.5k for a 1:400 cradle mould...

 

[Purpleplane]

Yikes, 1.5k for a 1:400 cradle mould...

And with a broken but repaired antenna to boot. Just when you think you've seen everything.

 

[1400_Aircraft_Models]

That is certainly a new record!

I love the Big Bird 747, but the prices these things require nowadays shows how badly the 1:400 scale requires a good new 747 mould in active production.

 

[pons399]

NG's classics and -8 couldn't come sooner. Their 747SP is stellar, so my expectations are high.

 

[Purpleplane]

I'm just sitting here thinking how many models I could buy with that $1500...

 

[1/400collector]

I'm just sitting here thinking how many models I could buy with that $1500...

About 20 other rare BB400/AC 747

 

[1/400collector]

Or 50 or more other brands

NG's classics and -8 couldn't come sooner. Their 747SP is stellar, so my expectations are high.

God i wish your right

 

[Purpleplane]

About 20 other rare BB400/AC 747

Or, close to 30 narrowbodies.

 

[OscarBravo992]

I could honestly buy something like 40 models with that much money... Very impressive. Congrats to the winner of the auction I guess!

 

[1/400collector]

If someone here know

I could honestly buy something like 40 models with that much money... Very impressive. Congrats to the winner of the auction I guess!

Forget about the bidder congrats to the seller for finding such a "smart buyer"

 

[OscarBravo992]

If someone here know

Forget about the bidder congrats to the seller for finding such a "smart buyer"

Good point!

 

[Purpleplane]

If someone here know

Forget about the bidder congrats to the seller for finding such a "smart buyer"

Reminds me of the old saying. "A fool and his money are soon parted". No disrespect intended.

 

[Barison82]

The winning bidder has 46% of all their bid activity on ebay going to that seller...The other 2 bidders who fought all the way to the top have 100% of their bid activity on ebay going to that seller...definitely shill bidding activity here and a BS auction result. No way that has actually sold for this amount to a genuine buyer.

 

[Purpleplane]

The winning bidder has 46% of all their bid activity on ebay going to that seller...The other 2 bidders who fought all the way to the top have 100% of their bid activity on ebay going to that seller...definitely shill bidding activity here and a BS auction result. No way that has actually sold for this amount to a genuine buyer.

I had a feeling that there was something shady going on. Just another reason why I don't use eBay

 

[OscarBravo992]

I had a feeling that there was something shady going on. Just another reason why I don't use eBay

There definitely is something dodgy going on... That's why I only buy from well-known sellers, or I message them first.

 

[Jazajia]

I had a feeling that there was something shady going on. Just another reason why I don't use eBay

I can't argue with staying away from eBay. I have to say that one has the be smart about it, but not all is bad. I had three great experiences with eBay over the past month.

 

[OscarBravo992]

I can't argue with staying away from eBay. I have to say that one has the be smart about it, but not all is bad. I had three great experiences with eBay over the past month.

I agree with you completely. As long as you are smart with what you do, eBay is a great place to find rare models, even if they are not for the cheapest price. I have had too many good experiences to count on eBay, but also my fair share of bad ones. Overall, eBay is an important asset for this hobby and does provide a great place to buy and sell models, as long as you are smart about it and apply common sense to a buying/bidding situation.

 

[Jazajia]

I agree with you completely. As long as you are smart with what you do, eBay is a great place to find rare models, even if they are not for the cheapest price. I have had too many good experiences to count on eBay, but also my fair share of bad ones. Overall, eBay is an important asset for this hobby and does provide a great place to buy and sell models, as long as you are smart about it and apply common sense to a buying/bidding situation.

It doesn't happen too often, but on many occasions I have been the sole bidder on a rare model that is listed for around the original retail price (sometimes less) . Again, it doesn't happen too often.

 

[OscarBravo992]

It doesn't happen too often, but on many occasions I have been the sole bidder on a rare model that is listed for around the original retail price (sometimes less) . Again, it doesn't happen too often.

Undeniably one of the greatest feelings... I had this happen to me on the NG Qantas 787 '100 Years'. It was listed for just $90AUD (Very cheap!) and I put a bid in for $95 and won! I was blown away to get such a hard-to-find (In Australia) and beautiful model. I am sure this is nothing compared to what other people on here have found though!