Search results

I'm going to finish up with retired Arnhem and call it a day. For me its a combination of room, or lack of.:D Production, as in over-production of.:eek: And finally economy.....once again lack of.:rolleyes: You can now find most items on Ebay below original cost, so I guess the cycle...

George hope you Dad's recovery gets back on track! Send him our best!

Might be since it was in possesion of a Museum.:)

Yes but for a History Buff, or Custor fan, what an incredible item. It really belongs in the Smithsonian.

I believe the figure he is speaking about is firing Bren behind stone wall.

.................................................................................................... Uh oh! Hey no Brain Picking! Well ok, maybe just this once!:D Plane in question was the Dinky Avero Vulcan Bomber #749 actually cast on the plane number on box is #992. Aircraft was a larger...

.................................................................................................. Ha! Just piles of junk! He didn't even bother to seperate his items, just tossed everything together into large cardboard boxes sitting on the dirt at the Fairgrounds. I spotted a couple of...

The stories of a collector are almost unbelievable.:D Mine range from a $10K Dinky Airplane purchased at a flea market sitting in a junk box for $22. I got a free lecture from seller on that one on coming late to the show.:rolleyes: To picking up 2 Lionel Standard Gauge Blue Comet Sets within...

................................................................................................... Ha memory of youth! As I type this I am looking for something in my Den I had a 1/2 hour ago! I put it somewhere for safe-keeping now scant minutes later I have no idea what happened to...

I had a nice comic collection, sold most of them a few years back when I discovered they were yellowing even though they were bagged in Mylar. Original comic paper was poor quality. I still have all my Classics Illistrated they are bagged and stored in special boxes.:rolleyes: I do have...

.................................................................................................. Thats really a shame. What seems to be the problem?:confused: I and I believe most everyone always enjoyed his wonderful posts! Does anyone know what the nature of the situation is?

I don't think there is room in the current market place to support the manufacters and dealers we have now. As prices increase, and values decrease it doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out what the future holds.:) Its unfortunate but nowdays, no matter what the product, it would seem...

Ok I agree some collectors don't care about the value of their collections thats fine.:) Other collectors that have been at it for a number of years, and have spent a considerable amount of money may feel differently.:) My observations are simply about the marketplace, and its current state...

................................................................................................. Michael you are very perceptive, and I think your opinions are correct.:) I still find it amazing!:)

Brad: Who can say anymore? I have seen numerious items sell for prices that vary by $75-$100 within a week!:eek: Its really a shame in my opinion, and doesn't bode well for future sales. Prices are going up, and values are coming down. Its one thing to spend $200 on a nice collectible to...

..................................................................................................... Ha! I'm sure thats going on right now! Actually you make an excellent point for folks looking for rare toys from the past! I find this to be a great time for lots of things I look for when...

My Arnhem items arrived today in good order!:) Well packed, and quickly shipped, I must say a very nice job! I am going to enjoy finding a nice spot on my Arnhem display for these terrific sets!:)

Wonderful story, its always nice to read something like this. It offers insight into why we all find it so interesting to collect things especially related to our childhood. Looking forward to more photos!

Senor Don Diego de la Vampire Nice job as usual!:D Always nice to see a new post from the nocturnal one!

King & Country listings on Ebay now exceed 2000! Holy Cow!:eek: I remember when there were only a few items perhaps once a week!:) I also remember talking about it when it reached 800 items! Well not much point in worrying about that anymore.:rolleyes: I just find it interesting that...