Retirements (1 Viewer)

[Rob]

As i think that the quality of K&C as come on in leaps and bounds over the last few years i don't have many regrets regarding missing out on retired sets.

The only one i guess i would really like to have ordered was the Greyhound armoured car,was just wondering if any of you out there missed out on a set that you now really want.?

Rob

 

[jazzeum]

Since I've been collecting, I haven't missed out anything that I wanted. I actually had the foresight to purchase the Demag when it first retired even though I had no AK sets at the time. Also, I was able to find the Matilda (one of my favorite K & C items) at original retail about 6 months after it retired.

Now, if you ask me about retired items before I started collecting, that's another story. Would have loved to have had those old 88s but no complaints.

 

[Rob]

Hey Brad,I was lucky enough to get the 222 armd car just after it was retired (thanks to the nevilles for that one).And about a year ago i got the Matilda off of Bill Sager and so was well pleased.I am really content now,i know that the older models have rarity/monetary value but i love the recent stuff and don't think it would sit so well against the old stuff.

Rob

 

[Bill Moore]

As i think that the quality of K&C as come on in leaps and bounds over the last few years i don't have many regrets regarding missing out on retired sets.

The only one i guess i would really like to have ordered was the Greyhound armoured car,was just wondering if any of you out there missed out on a set that you now really want.?

Rob

Are you still looking for Dd-38?If so e-mail me.

 

[arnhem44mad]

I think when I was about six I missed out on the chance to buy set AN06 Recce Jeep still want it though if anyone has got one TALK TO ME!

 

[Rob]

Thanks Bill thats very kind but i am saving my money for the new stuff right now.

Rob

 

[Eazy]

I think the Matilda is the one piece I wish I'd bought at the time.
I'm not bothered enough to pay what it goes for now.
I prefer to get the newer stuff.

Luckily I started collecting at the time when the Demag, Flak88 and stugIV were announced as being retired. Not wanting to miss out was what forced me into finally starting collecting after a couple of years of admiration from afar.

 

[CannonFodder1971]

I think when I was about six I missed out on the chance to buy set AN06 Recce Jeep still want it though if anyone has got one TALK TO ME!

Don't worry: the way the demographic profile on the Forum is going, along with basic chronology, we'll soon find a few guys who weren't even born by the time those AN sets were released!

 

[panda1gen]

Thanks Bill thats very kind but i am saving my money for the new stuff right now.

Rob

It is a really good peice, are you sure

 

[jazzeum]

It is a really good peice, are you sure

Ditto that that. Can still be had at a decent price.

 

[Rob]

I really do like it and i will probably get it sooner or later but i gotta get me an M10 and a Hummel first.! Maybe i could drop you a line when i'm ready to buy?.

Rob

 

[jazzeum]

Rob,

Here's one that's very cheap so far, http://cgi.ebay.com/KING-AND-COUNTR...7QQihZ018QQcategoryZ60728QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

You may want to put it on your watch list. Also the M 10 and Hummel will be around for a very long time whereas the Armored Car will only escalate in price.

One sold last week for $77 and sometimes you can get them for $100 or so. If I see anymore, I'll alert you.

 

[binder001]

My LATEST "kick myself" item is the DD39 CCKW truck. I have one that is going into a Normandy scene, but I was tempted to get another while they were at reasonable prices and I didn't. Now I wish I had another to add to my BoB stuff, but the prices have climbed and my hobby budget is down. Maybe Andy will send us a winter 2 1/2 tonner next year?

Gary

 

[Rob]

Thanks Brad i appreciate your help.You are right about the M1O etc but i can't help myself!

Rob

 

[zup66]

Hey Brad,I was lucky enough to get the 222 armd car just after it was retired (thanks to the nevilles for that one).And about a year ago i got the Matilda off of Bill Sager and so was well pleased.I am really content now,i know that the older models have rarity/monetary value but i love the recent stuff and don't think it would sit so well against the old stuff.

Rob

ciao Rob

i think this:retired or not for me is only a thing of personal taste,
i can't buy all k&c ww 2 items so i pick up only the favourite for my collection


i agree with you the new releases are beautiful and better in quality
just to see the hummel for example