Lineol 1930's 88 (1 Viewer)

[CaptainKyle]

Hi , Could some one help me value this Lineol 88 cannon. I looked all over for it in the books I have here but that don't mean I could not have looked over it. I found one like it on Ebay & one at a collector site & the prices were crazy. I did not know if people actually got the prices they were asking or if they were just nuts.

Here is a link to my photobucket http://s5.photobucket.com/user/Kyle68/library/?view=recent&page=1 the first 7 pictures are it. Thanks again,Kyle

 

[WBritain]

This 88mm Flak 18 looks to be in great condition. These are never inexpensive and if you plan on selling it you should do well.
Ken

 

[DMNamiot]

This one should also go for crazy money if you decide to sell it. Its in fantastic condition! I saw one that was like it in a museum this past year so ask for the moon and you may well get it.

Dave

 

[sammy719]

This one should also go for crazy money if you decide to sell it. Its in fantastic condition! I saw one that was like it in a museum this past year so ask for the moon and you may well get it.

Dave

Oh well, guess I'm out of the running Kyle ...Sammy

 

[CaptainKyle]

Thanks for the help ! I am selling it don't know rather to go to ebay or what. I am open to offers don't mind selling it a little lower than the others I seen but not a ton. I saw one for $ 1,275 & another for 1,695 I did not know if they really went that high or people were just asking that.

 

[CaptainKyle]

Oh well, guess I'm out of the running Kyle ...Sammy

Sorry but thanks for pointing out & getting me to start researching it.

 

[sammy719]

Sorry but thanks for pointing out & getting me to start researching it.

All good, just my luck with all the hundreds of sets you have for sale I pick the Museum piece!! At least I have good taste ...Sammy

 

[CaptainKyle]

If any one wants to make an offer on this or wants more pictures please let me know. Keep in mind I don't have total say so In this I have to run everything past the 3 sisters. I personally would rather sell it to the people here helping me but you know working with 3 women is not always easy.lol

 

[CaptainKyle]

Ok Just curious here does anyone know what this thing is actually worth or where there in an appraiser for this type of thing ? People here told me there not cheap but what is not cheap $ 200-500 500-1000 Etc . I just want to figure out a fair price on it.

 

[johnnybach]

Maybe check-out as many of the Toy Soldier Auction sites as you can. Check out the dates sold too - and this may give you an idea of the prices realised at the time

Here's one to start you off.

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/15835/lot/1259/

It's dated 2008 - and the price realised THEN is shown. As the piece is old (1938/9?) and quite rare - it may well be worth more now. I think this originally came with a crew - so it is technically incomplete - but as it is so rarely found in good condition - it won't really matter to a serious collector.

My advice is to check out as many Auction sites as you can - and make a list, to try and check values at the time sold
which should give you a better idea of monetary value now - and so asking price.

A check on Google Images first - may show up a few pictures - and then by clicking on each one - you may get to more sites - and values. Values may be in various currencies - but there are plenty of sites which will convert to the currency of your choice.

P.S. If you have the original box - say so - or not - as this can affect the value of the piece.

Hope that makes sense - and helps. Good luck. jb

 

[CaptainKyle]

Thanks I searched on it a while back & did not find much . I will try the search again & see what I come up with. The only thing I found before was some one asking 1,275 for one & another for 1,695 but just because they were asking that does not mean it is worth that. I had it on 2 Ebay auctions & did not renew the auction last time when it ended.

 

[Mirof]

Hello dear friend

as already told in another post

LINEOL is still existing and reediting in metal since some years now, including lot of tanks, cars, trucks, guns ... ( I'm afraid some people on ebay are selling reedition without mentioning it )
So just send Lineol, directly, a mail to ask price
http://www.lineol.de/amtool/news_main.php?&mode=news_preview

this is what they answered to me just 2 weeks ago :
" ...
all products on our homepage you can buy directly by us.
We don’t have a complete price list at the moment.

The prices are:
Painted figure = 30,00 €
Painted horse with figure = 75,00 €
Unpainted figure = 15,00 €
Unpainted horse with figure = 40,00 €

The shipping cots to Belgium are different:
Maxibriefkarton = 7,50 €
Small parcel = 12,00 €
Big parcel = 20,00 €

If you have any questions just ask.
Best regards
Gert Duscha
.... "

 

[CaptainKyle]

Thank You Very much I sent them an email hopefully they can help me out.

 

[CaptainKyle]

Thanks everyone for your input ! After a bit more research it seems that these things are selling for any where between 275 to 500 depending on the condition. I have something better to go by now. I would think this one is worth at least $300 with the condition it is in so I will start some where around there.