Ok i think its getting out of hand - Page 2

CO777/200 · 03-19-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by C-Rex

You just remember, I called in first.

...and nobody helped you.

Maybe we arrange a meeting every quarter and disscuss about our model collecting problem.

CcrlR737pilot · 03-19-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by fatherjack

If you think that is obcene i also trade in model railways an my current collection excluding busness items stands at over 1200! I wouldnt want to trade in aircraft though as there really isnt any mark up to be made. At least in s/h model railways a 100% mark up can be easily achieved. having done the sum most aircraft would only make around 40-50% mark up. Richard

I always try to let some go. I know that 1200 or 700 is too much and it seems like that to me. I sell some every summer so I can make room. Sometimes I wait till a collectible show to splurge and buy a lot of them. I want to get some but I am waiting till I get some more money and buy what I want. I will sell some in May or June but it may be hard but I will get my collection down and limit myself too.

Dave Wictor · 03-20-2008, 02:34 AM

Model airplanes and model railroad. What scale railroad. If you serious abound getting rid of your 400 scale planes shoot me a list, or I can let ya know what I'm looking for. Whatever works best for you.

coilsw6 · 03-20-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CcrlR737pilot

I always try to let some go. I know that 1200 or 700 is too much and it seems like that to me. I sell some every summer so I can make room. Sometimes I wait till a collectible show to splurge and buy a lot of them. I want to get some but I am waiting till I get some more money and buy what I want. I will sell some in May or June but it may be hard but I will get my collection down and limit myself too.

Is it hard to let them go? Something like out of ( Babe). By the way, fantastic signature. Nice....

RealGliderPilot · 03-20-2008, 05:44 PM

I envy you the space you have to store everything!

fatherjack · 03-20-2008, 07:02 PM

The storage is quite easy. They are contained in at the last count 15 banana boxes which take gemini and dragon both medium and large boxes a treat. The aeroclassics have a box of their own though along with the SMA and Dragon small boxes. The problem is deciding which ones to have out. I've got about 54ft worth of shelf space on which they go. Richard

Swisshansa10 · 03-21-2008, 02:49 AM

I dont drink, smoke, womanise, or gamble - I collect

A380-QOTS · 03-21-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MarathonA340

I'm sad to report that the only therapy I've found is buying another model. I have 940+ and am still going. I have actually started to thin the collection out a little, but am still going strong with the buying. One a day average is a little out of control, but as long as the wallet can withstand the outflow of cash, what the heck.

Either he is single or has a very very understandable partner

Dutch Dave · 03-21-2008, 09:23 AM

Maybe we arrange a meeting every quarter and disscuss about our model collecting problem.

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A good location would be the Dusseldorf model fair 17th may 2008....

WINGS-Boerse-DUS Sammeln - Treffen - Tauschen - Austellen - Verkaufen

painter · 03-21-2008, 03:21 PM

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Maybe we arrange a meeting every quarter and disscuss about our model collecting problem.

A good location would be the Dusseldorf model fair 17th may 2008....[/quote]

I was going if I can make time from work, but as it's to help me and others with a problem I'll see you there.

RealGliderPilot · 03-21-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Swisshansa10

I dont drink, smoke, womanise, or gamble - I collect

Poor you.
Filler

GohLuke · 03-23-2008, 01:33 PM

If you do the maths of 700 models divide by 2 years, I say the rate of collection per year is approx 350.
That's what I call rocket speed :-)

rissQ · 03-23-2008, 03:26 PM

Did it take you long to work that out Gohluke? haha

southwest freak · 03-23-2008, 03:33 PM

I think you should make a mega airport out of all those planes

Dany · 03-23-2008, 11:07 PM

Hmmm... I just bought my 501st plane yesterday.

So now i have 7 ones in the 1/200 department, 81 in the 1/400-scale and the big bunch of 413 in 1/500. There sure are a few that are not very much a priority for me anymore, but i still like most of those and wouldn't want to get rid of them. And i still like collecting them, so i'll go on as long as it is fun and i can more or less easily afford it.

My priority in collecting still is 1/500, but there are more and more exeptions coming to the 1/400 department (these are planes i really like and which aren't available in 1/500, at least not in decent quality).

03-20-2008, 02:34 AM	#18
Dave Wictor RJ Second Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 172	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand Model airplanes and model railroad. What scale railroad. If you serious abound getting rid of your 400 scale planes shoot me a list, or I can let ya know what I'm looking for. Whatever works best for you. __________________ Dave

03-20-2008, 05:44 PM	#20
RealGliderPilot RJ First Officer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 265	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand I envy you the space you have to store everything!

03-20-2008, 07:02 PM	#21
fatherjack RJ Second Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 25 Posts: 196	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand The storage is quite easy. They are contained in at the last count 15 banana boxes which take gemini and dragon both medium and large boxes a treat. The aeroclassics have a box of their own though along with the SMA and Dragon small boxes. The problem is deciding which ones to have out. I've got about 54ft worth of shelf space on which they go. Richard

03-21-2008, 02:49 AM	#22
Swisshansa10 RJ First Officer Join Date: May 2005 Age: 40 Posts: 291	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand I dont drink, smoke, womanise, or gamble - I collect __________________

03-21-2008, 09:23 AM	#24
Dutch Dave RJ Captain Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Voorschoten,Netherlands Age: 48 Posts: 533	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand Maybe we arrange a meeting every quarter and disscuss about our model collecting problem. [/quote] A good location would be the Dusseldorf model fair 17th may 2008.... WINGS-Boerse-DUS Sammeln - Treffen - Tauschen - Austellen - Verkaufen __________________ Dutch Dave

03-23-2008, 01:33 PM	#27
GohLuke RJ First Officer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Singapore Age: 50 Posts: 302	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand If you do the maths of 700 models divide by 2 years, I say the rate of collection per year is approx 350. That's what I call rocket speed :-)

03-23-2008, 03:26 PM	#28
rissQ RJ Second Officer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London Age: 22 Posts: 177	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand Did it take you long to work that out Gohluke? haha __________________ Switching to 1:200. My entire 1:400 collection is currently for sale. PM Me for details. Will consider Trades / PX for Gemini, Phoenix and Inflight 200's. Specifically ANA, Qantas or UK Based Carriers.

03-23-2008, 03:33 PM	#29
southwest freak Second Officer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lynwood washington/Boise City Oklahoma Age: 13 Posts: 657	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand I think you should make a mega airport out of all those planes

03-23-2008, 11:07 PM	#30
Dany Puddle Jumper Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bern, Switzerland Age: 33 Posts: 59	Re: Ok i think its getting out of hand Hmmm... I just bought my 501st plane yesterday. So now i have 7 ones in the 1/200 department, 81 in the 1/400-scale and the big bunch of 413 in 1/500. There sure are a few that are not very much a priority for me anymore, but i still like most of those and wouldn't want to get rid of them. And i still like collecting them, so i'll go on as long as it is fun and i can more or less easily afford it. My priority in collecting still is 1/500, but there are more and more exeptions coming to the 1/400 department (these are planes i really like and which aren't available in 1/500, at least not in decent quality). Last edited by Dany; 03-23-2008 at 11:10 PM.

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