Now that aloha is gone, will my Model be worth more?

herpa500 · 04-05-2008, 03:33 PM

Hello everyone.

I have two of the Aloha Airlines 737's made by Herpa. Now that the airline shut down (sadly), will these models rise in value?

airflorid54 · 04-05-2008, 03:56 PM

they switched to cargo

southwest freak · 04-05-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by herpa500

Hello everyone.

I have two of the Aloha Airlines 737's made by Herpa. Now that the airline shut down (sadly), will these models rise in value?

Yes it should over the years.

Rammstein · 04-05-2008, 04:08 PM

southwest_freak is closest, airflorida54 is no where near. In fact, I don't even know what the hell he's going on about in relation to the question. Since Aloha are no more, then it will depend on whether the models you have sell out or not. This again depends on how many were made, when they were made and how quickly they sell out.

If they sell out quickly, I imagine they will be highly wanted by collectors therefore, sellers asking for more money for them. If they don't, then I can't see them growing that rapidly although year by year they should rise in value.

lufthansa340 · 04-05-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rammstein

southwest_freak is closest, airflorida54 is no where near. In fact, I don't even know what the hell he's going on about in relation to the question. Since Aloha are no more, then it will depend on whether the models you have sell out or not. This again depends on how many were made, when they were made and how quickly they sell out.

If they sell out quickly, I imagine they will be highly wanted by collectors therefore, sellers asking for more money for them. If they don't, then I can't see them growing that rapidly although year by year they should rise in value.

Rammy, I'm glad you came back buddy!

southwest freak · 04-05-2008, 09:21 PM

Your right rammstein. But it stinks that there gone .I was going to have 2 aloha planes at my airport.

Napoleon1072 · 04-05-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by southwest freak

Your right rammstein. But it stinks that there gone .I was going to have 2 aloha planes at my airport.

Just because Aloha ceased ops in "Real Life" doesn't mean they can't still be around in your airport. It's all up to you.

herpa500 · 04-06-2008, 05:00 AM

Yeah like what napoleon said. Im trying to get more of these planse so that Aloha will have a major presence at my airport. They may be gone in real life, but they will be BIG NEWS at my airport

uncle beat · 04-06-2008, 05:25 PM

The Aloha B737 models in the 1/500 scale were already hard to find, so their value in money (and sentiments) will increase!

Ferihegy · 04-06-2008, 05:37 PM

Honestly, I think that the value-raising isn't that strong at Aloha models as at ATA planes...

Chrisvalla · 04-14-2008, 11:40 PM

You'll see sellers try to spike the price for the next 6 months (it happens with just about EVERYTHING... Columbia stuff, Heston stuff, Arthur C Clark books...). People try to get a premium for things right after it's gone knowing some collectors or wannabe collectors just gotta have it before it's gone and don't really know where to find it under 'normal' market conditions. Anyone who thinks they can sell of cases of planes is in for a bit of a shock... they won't spike that much.

hikouki · 04-15-2008, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Napoleon1072

Just because Aloha ceased ops in "Real Life" doesn't mean they can't still be around in your airport. It's all up to you.

just because an airline is no more in real life, doesn't mean it cannot exist, or should i say, it cannot be made into models...

there have been various defunct airlines who have ceased to exist ages ago, yet we have seen them made into models, like the air siam 747 herpa club model.

i agree with rammstein, it is a question of rarity of the actual model itself and not the original airline.

the 737 model was discontinued ages ago and given its rarity its value will increase over time, as with similar models. however, i think it is still possible to see future releases in the aloha livery.

04-05-2008, 03:33 PM	#1
herpa500 RJ Second Officer Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 157	Now that aloha is gone, will my Model be worth more? Hello everyone. I have two of the Aloha Airlines 737's made by Herpa. Now that the airline shut down (sadly), will these models rise in value?

04-05-2008, 03:56 PM	#2
airflorid54 RJ First Officer Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 203	Re: Now that aloha is gone, will my Model be worth more? they switched to cargo

04-05-2008, 04:08 PM	#4
Rammstein ATP Captain A Wings900 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Stockport, UK (Less Than A Day Away From The Real Magic (WDW)) Age: 18 Posts: 2,501	Re: Now that aloha is gone, will my Model be worth more? southwest_freak is closest, airflorida54 is no where near. In fact, I don't even know what the hell he's going on about in relation to the question. Since Aloha are no more, then it will depend on whether the models you have sell out or not. This again depends on how many were made, when they were made and how quickly they sell out. If they sell out quickly, I imagine they will be highly wanted by collectors therefore, sellers asking for more money for them. If they don't, then I can't see them growing that rapidly although year by year they should rise in value. __________________ Never fear. Rammstein is here! Rammstein:The Wings900.com, Walt Disney World Fan/Nut Collector of: * 1:200, 1:400, and 1:500 scale aircraft models. * Disney Cruise Line Pins * Hard Rock Cafe Pins * Original Omnibuses * Walt Disney World Resort Collectible Model Buses * Walt Disney World Resort Mugs * Walt Disney World Resort Music * Walt Disney World Resort Park and Resort Maps * Walt Disney World Resort Pins

04-05-2008, 09:21 PM	#6
southwest freak Second Officer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lynwood washington/Boise City Oklahoma Age: 13 Posts: 627	Re: Now that aloha is gone, will my Model be worth more? Your right rammstein. But it stinks that there gone .I was going to have 2 aloha planes at my airport.

04-06-2008, 05:00 AM	#8
herpa500 RJ Second Officer Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 157	Re: Now that aloha is gone, will my Model be worth more? Yeah like what napoleon said. Im trying to get more of these planse so that Aloha will have a major presence at my airport. They may be gone in real life, but they will be BIG NEWS at my airport

04-06-2008, 05:25 PM	#9
uncle beat Second Officer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 664	Re: Now that aloha is gone, will my Model be worth more? The Aloha B737 models in the 1/500 scale were already hard to find, so their value in money (and sentiments) will increase!

04-06-2008, 05:37 PM	#10
Ferihegy ATP Captain A Wings900 Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Budapest Age: 26 Posts: 2,702	Re: Now that aloha is gone, will my Model be worth more? Honestly, I think that the value-raising isn't that strong at Aloha models as at ATA planes... __________________ visit: Hungarian DieCast500 visit: some Models for Sale

04-14-2008, 11:40 PM	#11
Chrisvalla Senior Captain Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX, USA Posts: 1,717	Re: Now that aloha is gone, will my Model be worth more? You'll see sellers try to spike the price for the next 6 months (it happens with just about EVERYTHING... Columbia stuff, Heston stuff, Arthur C Clark books...). People try to get a premium for things right after it's gone knowing some collectors or wannabe collectors just gotta have it before it's gone and don't really know where to find it under 'normal' market conditions. Anyone who thinks they can sell of cases of planes is in for a bit of a shock... they won't spike that much.

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