Ebay Maddness II
12-29-2006 | 06:34 PM
#1
Ebay Maddness II
Boy this is really getting out of hand:
MK Arrow:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-MK-ARROW-60-...QQcmdZViewItem
MK Curare:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Vintage-MK-C...QQcmdZViewItem
Starting bid....$449, and to top it off only $120 for shipping![X(]
MK Arrow:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-MK-ARROW-60-...QQcmdZViewItem
MK Curare:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Vintage-MK-C...QQcmdZViewItem
Starting bid....$449, and to top it off only $120 for shipping![X(]
12-29-2006 | 08:15 PM
#4
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From: Lissone(MB), ITALY
RE: Ebay Maddness II
it`s just insane too bid that much money for a kit especially when both plans for those airplanes are availeble and u can just build it from plans.
Grtz Erik
Grtz Erik
12-29-2006 | 09:43 PM
#5
Senior Member
My Feedback: (1)
RE: Ebay Maddness II
ORIGINAL: 8178
I think that it indicates a huge interest building for the aircraft we all love the most.
I think that it indicates a huge interest building for the aircraft we all love the most.
Or, that P.T. Barnum was correct!
I personally wouldn't send that kind of money to someone in South Korea anyway.
12-30-2006 | 11:33 AM
#6
My Feedback: (10)
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 406
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From: Tulsa, OK
RE: Ebay Maddness II
Either not alot of people have seen the kits, or the Ebay Madness has reached its zenith.
I wouldn't send a penny overseas, paypal or not.
I am builiding a Curare from plans and I think so far I 've spent about $50 total. Takes a little more time cutting out parts, but the assembly time is about the same.
Jeff
I wouldn't send a penny overseas, paypal or not.
I am builiding a Curare from plans and I think so far I 've spent about $50 total. Takes a little more time cutting out parts, but the assembly time is about the same.
Jeff
12-30-2006 | 11:45 AM
#7
My Feedback: (1)
RE: Ebay Maddness II
Cutting parts is probably my favorite stage of building. It's a relaxing, absorbing thing, sort of like getting lost in a book. I do it at night when it's really quiet. There's something about carefully drawing a #11 blade around rib outlines that is very calming, almost meditative. I hope I don't sound too weird! 
12-30-2006 | 02:09 PM
#8
Senior Member
My Feedback: (23)
RE: Ebay Maddness II
rainedave,
I know where you are coming from, it's a Zen like feeling. specially cutting rib outlines. it also reminds me of younger days.....
Yea, there is no more than 75 dollars in the plans, the good contest wood, foam and glue to build a curare..... I think when I priced out the wood alone was less than 35 bucks....
people are nuts to pay that kind of money.....
can't wait to see what this one goes for in the end, should be interesting - once again...
I know where you are coming from, it's a Zen like feeling. specially cutting rib outlines. it also reminds me of younger days.....
Yea, there is no more than 75 dollars in the plans, the good contest wood, foam and glue to build a curare..... I think when I priced out the wood alone was less than 35 bucks....
people are nuts to pay that kind of money.....
can't wait to see what this one goes for in the end, should be interesting - once again...
12-31-2006 | 01:31 AM
#10
My Feedback: (4)
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,159
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From: Montreal, CANADA
RE: Ebay Maddness II
I have to agree in all respects,
I just got an BBI RAF pilot on Ebay for $51 and that's a good deal! last week one sold for $103 + shipping!!!!
yep, Ebay is getting too expensive for the common Citty Dweller [:@]
V.
I just got an BBI RAF pilot on Ebay for $51 and that's a good deal! last week one sold for $103 + shipping!!!!
yep, Ebay is getting too expensive for the common Citty Dweller [:@]
V.
12-31-2006 | 02:11 AM
#11
RE: Ebay Maddness II
Now look what is up for grabs:
MK Beetle
http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-MK-BEETLE-60...QQcmdZViewItem
MK Joker
http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-MK-JOKER-60-...QQcmdZViewItem
I think this guy is just plain greedy. $449 starting bid as well. I hope he has to eat the listing fees, because no one in their right mind is going to pay $570 for that stuff.
MK Beetle
http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-MK-BEETLE-60...QQcmdZViewItem
MK Joker
http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-MK-JOKER-60-...QQcmdZViewItem
I think this guy is just plain greedy. $449 starting bid as well. I hope he has to eat the listing fees, because no one in their right mind is going to pay $570 for that stuff.
12-31-2006 | 12:19 PM
#14
My Feedback: (4)
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,159
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From: Montreal, CANADA
RE: Ebay Maddness II
ORIGINAL: cllaurit
All this make me wish I still had that MK Magic 60 kit I sold off a few years ago. If I remember right I let it go for $50.
All this make me wish I still had that MK Magic 60 kit I sold off a few years ago. If I remember right I let it go for $50.
Prosperity & a Happy New Year to all!
V.
12-31-2006 | 06:28 PM
#15
Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From: Elk Grove,
CA
RE: Ebay Maddness II
Sometimes I wonder if these folks are buying these things with stolen credit card numbers. Or is the urge to win so bad they throw good money after bad?
01-02-2007 | 12:00 AM
#17
My Feedback: (67)
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 731
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From: lancaster,
CA
RE: Ebay Maddness II
10 years from will be another brave new world for modeling. These ships will either be museum pieces or somebody will arf them and the MK line will sink beyond the horizon.
01-02-2007 | 05:52 AM
#18
Senior Member
My Feedback: (17)
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 962
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From: Houston,
TX
RE: Ebay Maddness II
As a pro seller on Ebay, this gentleman would do better if he had these as reserve auctions. It is doubtful if anyone will take that opening bid, but who knows? If he were in the USA, these kits would sell quite easily for close to what his opening bid is, however. What a shame we can't get MK Kits in the USA. I made some inquiries once, but the exchange rate and the shipping costs made importing the MK line too expensive in a world filled with ARF's. As for the shipping cost from Korea, the $120.00 is probably padded by about $30 to $40 dollars when compared to USPS Air Parcel Post costs of the same kit going to Korea.
01-02-2007 | 05:35 PM
#19
My Feedback: (121)
RE: Ebay Maddness II
Hey, you can ASK for any starting bid you want. Those prices are pretty close to what the Beetle cost from INDY R/C and less than what the Silent ST kit cost.
Only the Curare and the Arrow are unavailable as the other kits are still listed in Singapore hobbies most recent price list.
Silent ST - 818.40 SNG = ~ $535 USD
Beetle - 569.90 SNG = ~ $372 USD
Joker 60 - 412.10 SNG = ~ $250 USD
SHipping is about $35-$55 USD.
They are all great kits (complete hardware included), but not a great bidding strategy for Ebay. Plus it takes the fun out of getting into a bidding battle
I agree with ppljr - I'd rather have an Addiction 110 kit for that much money, but that's just me.
Now there's an MK Arrow .60 kit out there which is being bid up more conventionally (low start ... ridiculous finish; well, we'll see about the finish)
Happy Bidding!!!!
-Will
Only the Curare and the Arrow are unavailable as the other kits are still listed in Singapore hobbies most recent price list.
Silent ST - 818.40 SNG = ~ $535 USD
Beetle - 569.90 SNG = ~ $372 USD
Joker 60 - 412.10 SNG = ~ $250 USD
SHipping is about $35-$55 USD.
They are all great kits (complete hardware included), but not a great bidding strategy for Ebay. Plus it takes the fun out of getting into a bidding battle
I agree with ppljr - I'd rather have an Addiction 110 kit for that much money, but that's just me.
Now there's an MK Arrow .60 kit out there which is being bid up more conventionally (low start ... ridiculous finish; well, we'll see about the finish)
Happy Bidding!!!!
-Will
01-02-2007 | 06:49 PM
#20
Senior Member
My Feedback: (17)
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 962
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From: Houston,
TX
RE: Ebay Maddness II
ORIGINAL: flywilly
Hey, you can ASK for any starting bid you want. Those prices are pretty close to what the Beetle cost from INDY R/C and less than what the Silent ST kit cost.
Only the Curare and the Arrow are unavailable as the other kits are still listed in Singapore hobbies most recent price list.
Silent ST - 818.40 SNG = ~ $535 USD
Beetle - 569.90 SNG = ~ $372 USD
Joker 60 - 412.10 SNG = ~ $250 USD
SHipping is about $35-$55 USD.
They are all great kits (complete hardware included), but not a great bidding strategy for Ebay. Plus it takes the fun out of getting into a bidding battle
I agree with ppljr - I'd rather have an Addiction 110 kit for that much money, but that's just me.
Now there's an MK Arrow .60 kit out there which is being bid up more conventionally (low start ... ridiculous finish; well, we'll see about the finish)
Happy Bidding!!!!
-Will
Hey, you can ASK for any starting bid you want. Those prices are pretty close to what the Beetle cost from INDY R/C and less than what the Silent ST kit cost.
Only the Curare and the Arrow are unavailable as the other kits are still listed in Singapore hobbies most recent price list.
Silent ST - 818.40 SNG = ~ $535 USD
Beetle - 569.90 SNG = ~ $372 USD
Joker 60 - 412.10 SNG = ~ $250 USD
SHipping is about $35-$55 USD.
They are all great kits (complete hardware included), but not a great bidding strategy for Ebay. Plus it takes the fun out of getting into a bidding battle
I agree with ppljr - I'd rather have an Addiction 110 kit for that much money, but that's just me.
Now there's an MK Arrow .60 kit out there which is being bid up more conventionally (low start ... ridiculous finish; well, we'll see about the finish)
Happy Bidding!!!!
-Will
01-02-2007 | 07:59 PM
#21
My Feedback: (17)
RE: Ebay Maddness II
ORIGINAL: ppljr
Heck for $570 I can buy a brand new, laser cut, carbon fiber belly and cowl... balsa pattern ship from Japan ( ADDICTION 110) ...Shipped. I guess it's all relative.
Heck for $570 I can buy a brand new, laser cut, carbon fiber belly and cowl... balsa pattern ship from Japan ( ADDICTION 110) ...Shipped. I guess it's all relative.
01-02-2007 | 09:31 PM
#24
Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From: Henderson,
NV
RE: Ebay Maddness II
Whenever I see this old stuff demanding top dollar on the auctions I think back to the Joe DiMaggio baseball card I had when I was a kid. He made such a wonderful motor noise when I strapped him to the front fork of my bike and he slapped against my spokes. I'm guessing my $39 Sears Springtail must have went through about $10,000 in baseball cards.
Bill
Bill
