cost of your hobby

highflyer · 03-24-2002, 12:24 PM

i was wondering how much money you already have spended on your entire collection airplane models.

lets say mine: about 300 models (herpa 1/500) approximately 5500 US$ dollar or 6200 Euro

damn... still not believe it!!

shazam · 03-24-2002, 12:29 PM

I would like to post how much money I used to build up my collection, but since my wife could read this post (and consequently kill me), all I can say is: NO COMMENT

adrian cable · 03-24-2002, 02:23 PM

I have been collection the 500 scale planes for two years and have spent best part of £1,000. including the airport acc's.
I buy between two and five models a month.

aa928 · 03-24-2002, 02:36 PM

I have around 60 planes both 1/500 and 1/400 and alltogether with the accesories I'd say I have spend around $1,000 Best money I've ever spend!!!

Dub Man · 03-24-2002, 04:31 PM

Give or take €1800 and i dont have a job..............

VCEcollector · 03-24-2002, 07:13 PM

Unable to calculate at the moment

but given the current total of over 600 I'd say approximately €8000, give or take a few €'s

That is a lot of money, but it's not my fault. It's these little buggers that are too addictive!

One day I will proceed with the epic task of calculating the exact amount

....

0322 · 03-24-2002, 10:17 PM

Around $2500, 155 models. All 1/500

waffle · 03-24-2002, 10:52 PM

Let's see here. Over 210 models at approx 15 dollars a piece average...you do the math cuz I sure as heck don't want to know..

TwoSevenLeft · 03-24-2002, 11:30 PM

My display case alone for my decent size collection of 1:400 was $700US!!! I have at least a couple of thousand invested in my models!!

Lancer72 · 03-25-2002, 08:35 AM

Uhhhh,that's difficult!!! All in one I have about 350 models (including HW,GJ,SJ,DW), so I think I already spended about 4400 Euro, but it is only guessed!!!

Chrisvalla · 03-25-2002, 02:52 PM

There is a significant difference between the value of my collection and what I paid for it though since I've bought several whole collections at below-market buy-out prices.

I had paid for about 10 grand worth of plastic and metal by Christmas 2000 (when I last kept track), now, I'm sure it's around 18, but the value would be worth closer to 25.

Dub Man · 03-25-2002, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TwoSevenLeft
I have at least a couple of thousand invested in my models!!

But they are a good investment, they will increase in value and besides....................they look cool

Juan J. Phillips · 03-25-2002, 06:36 PM

My collection has about 150 models probably 90% Herpa (two
1:200's), and the balance is StarJets. Probably worth around
$2,500; since I've not forgotten I paid $75 for the BN 747SP
$78 for the GulfAir L1011 $50 for the Condor 757 Rizzi etc.
etc,; however, I disposed of all of my first issues when they commanded premium prices like the Saudia L1011 which I
sold for $350 the Fedex OC DC10 which sold for $310 etc.;
therefore, that sort of eases the my feeling of overspending.
The other side of the coin is my Marklin HO collection which
has 35 loco's, and 150 cars. Probably worth $6,000 when prices were good. Now prices have gone down some of them by
50%.
Now I'm faced with a project of a wall display shelve which
is probably worth $1500, or more.......

Let's enjoy our addiction.

Regards,

Juan J.

PropJet188 · 03-25-2002, 09:16 PM

I am not certain how much I pay, but let's just say that I am not broke yet!

Do you only collect 1:500 models? I have lots of kinds.

me737 · 03-25-2002, 09:38 PM

500$ for 36 planes

03-24-2002, 12:24 PM	#1
highflyer RJ First Officer Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Bornem, Belgium Age: 29 Posts: 343	i was wondering how much money you already have spended on your entire collection airplane models. lets say mine: about 300 models (herpa 1/500) approximately 5500 US$ dollar or 6200 Euro damn... still not believe it!! __________________ who want's to donate me? i prefer paypal, visa, cash whatever !

03-24-2002, 12:29 PM	#2
shazam Wings900 Team Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Milan, Italy (MXP) Posts: 376	I would like to post how much money I used to build up my collection, but since my wife could read this post (and consequently kill me), all I can say is: NO COMMENT __________________ Shazam says: "The best model is the one you like!"

03-24-2002, 04:31 PM	#5
Dub Man The Irish Guy Join Date: May 2001 Location: mBaile Atha Cliath, Eire. Posts: 3,370	Give or take €1800 and i dont have a job.............. __________________ Take it Easy Dub Back, For a While

03-24-2002, 07:13 PM	#6
VCEcollector Wings900 Team Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Venice, Italy Age: 22 Posts: 663	Unable to calculate at the moment but given the current total of over 600 I'd say approximately €8000, give or take a few €'s That is a lot of money, but it's not my fault. It's these little buggers that are too addictive! One day I will proceed with the epic task of calculating the exact amount .... __________________ Federico.

03-24-2002, 10:17 PM	#7
0322 RJ First Officer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 250	Around $2500, 155 models. All 1/500 __________________ Dennis ..

03-24-2002, 02:23 PM	#3
adrian cable RJ First Officer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 285	I have been collection the 500 scale planes for two years and have spent best part of £1,000. including the airport acc's. I buy between two and five models a month.

03-24-2002, 02:36 PM	#4
aa928 Captain Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CA Age: 25 Posts: 1,016	I have around 60 planes both 1/500 and 1/400 and alltogether with the accesories I'd say I have spend around $1,000 Best money I've ever spend!!!

03-24-2002, 10:52 PM	#8
waffle Got Koalas? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The Puddle, CA Age: 23 Posts: 7,819	Let's see here. Over 210 models at approx 15 dollars a piece average...you do the math cuz I sure as heck don't want to know.. __________________ God put me on Earth to accomplish a certain number of things. Right now I am so far behind, I will never die.

03-24-2002, 11:30 PM	#9
TwoSevenLeft Captain Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Cinnaminson,NJ/ PHL Age: 31 Posts: 1,388	well put it this way My display case alone for my decent size collection of 1:400 was $700US!!! I have at least a couple of thousand invested in my models!!

03-25-2002, 08:35 AM	#10
Lancer72 Captain Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Düsseldorf Age: 24 Posts: 1,599	Uhhhh,that's difficult!!! All in one I have about 350 models (including HW,GJ,SJ,DW), so I think I already spended about 4400 Euro, but it is only guessed!!! __________________ greets Daniel See my pictures on planepictures: http://www.flugzeugbilder.de/search4...set=0&range=25

03-25-2002, 02:52 PM	#11
Chrisvalla Senior Captain Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX, USA Posts: 1,717	There is a significant difference between the value of my collection and what I paid for it though since I've bought several whole collections at below-market buy-out prices. I had paid for about 10 grand worth of plastic and metal by Christmas 2000 (when I last kept track), now, I'm sure it's around 18, but the value would be worth closer to 25.

03-25-2002, 06:36 PM	#13
Juan J. Phillips Earning My Wings Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 35	My collection has about 150 models probably 90% Herpa (two 1:200's), and the balance is StarJets. Probably worth around $2,500; since I've not forgotten I paid $75 for the BN 747SP $78 for the GulfAir L1011 $50 for the Condor 757 Rizzi etc. etc,; however, I disposed of all of my first issues when they commanded premium prices like the Saudia L1011 which I sold for $350 the Fedex OC DC10 which sold for $310 etc.; therefore, that sort of eases the my feeling of overspending. The other side of the coin is my Marklin HO collection which has 35 loco's, and 150 cars. Probably worth $6,000 when prices were good. Now prices have gone down some of them by 50%. Now I'm faced with a project of a wall display shelve which is probably worth $1500, or more....... Let's enjoy our addiction. Regards, Juan J.

03-25-2002, 09:16 PM	#14
PropJet188 RJ First Officer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NY STATE US Posts: 383	I am not certain how much I pay, but let's just say that I am not broke yet! Do you only collect 1:500 models? I have lots of kinds.

03-25-2002, 09:38 PM	#15
me737 Earning My Wings Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Howdy Albuquerque NM Posts: 31	500$ for 36 planes __________________ Have a nice day

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