Sometimes a Deal is too good

[scigs30]

I really don't need any more vintage rockets, but man this is too good to be true.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290409011194
Yes, I bought it.

[evo666]

Good job?

[rocketpunch]

Nice score. I'm finishing up a classic Viper right now. If you decide to build this kit you'll enjoy it. It's a fun build.

[Green Dragon]

so where am I when these deals coem round ? :(

:P

enjoy . got both those in my clone que now.

~ AL

[scigs30]

I built one 3 years ago and flew it twice. I also have the Colonial Viper launch set. This is a great score, most of these open go for 70 to 100 bucks on Ebay.

[sandman]

If I were you I'd go buy a lottery ticket to...just in case you are still on a streak.

[Ltvscout]

If I were you I'd go buy a lottery ticket to...just in case you are still on a streak.
David is always finding deals. Ask him about the Alps printer he got off of craigslist.

[rokitflite]

In very stark contrast to this heap of crap!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/LARGE-LOT-ESTES-1960s-1970s-BUILT-ROCKETS-PARTS_W0QQitemZ310203683515QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item48399492bb

[Green Dragon]

In very stark contrast to this heap of crap!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/LARGE-LOT-ESTES-1960s-1970s-BUILT-ROCKETS-PARTS_W0QQitemZ310203683515QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item48399492bb

HEY !. don't be showing those off, now someone will outbid me :P

[rokitflite]

Sorry Al... My bad. :(

After looking through the model rocketry listings (which I have not done in some time now) I am amazed at the amount of rocketry *crap* that folks are trying to sell now. Tons of built (poorly) kits, used starter sets, random parts and junk. I wonder, is this due to the economy and folks are selling anything they can get their hands on? And is that the reason I see very common kits with huge starting bid prices on them?

The guy Scigs got his BSG stuff from has an old Estes Sky Raider up for what seems to be a good price and he says "mint in bag"... Then you look at the pictures and one of them has all of the parts laid out neatly NEXT to the bag :rolleyes: .

[scigs30]

He also has a couple of Star Blazers up for 13.00 dollars....Had to buy one of those.

[gpoehlein]

In very stark contrast to this heap of crap!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/LARGE-LOT-ESTES-1960s-1970s-BUILT-ROCKETS-PARTS_W0QQitemZ310203683515QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item48399492bb

Actually, not that bad for $5.50 (of course, shipping is $11). But if you'll note, there is a Bigfoot Launcher included - that alone is probably worth the price of admission, and there's a couple of hard to find nose cones there as well.

Greg

[brianc]

The guy Scigs got his BSG stuff from has an old Estes Sky Raider up for what seems to be a good price and he says "mint in bag"... Then you look at the pictures and one of them has all of the parts laid out neatly NEXT to the bag :rolleyes: .
He means he'll include a peppermint candy... :)

[scigs30]

I just bought the 4 kits that are opened for 13 bucks. Got the Scout, Mark II, Sprint, and Gyroc. Can't beat this for 13 bucks. I open my kits and build them, so no a bad deal.

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

In very stark contrast to this heap of crap!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/LARGE-LOT-ESTES-1960s-1970s-BUILT-ROCKETS-PARTS_W0QQitemZ310203683515QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item48399492bb

That is one hard living bunch of rockets. Looks like me in my college days around the end of June. :D

[Gus]

I just bought the 4 kits that are opened for 13 bucks. Got the Scout, Mark II, Sprint, and Gyroc. Can't beat this for 13 bucks. I open my kits and build them, so no a bad deal.
Glad to know that went to you.

Just as I clicked on the Buy-It-Now button it came back "already sold".

But don't feel too bad for me. The same seller posted a number of old kits today with very low Buy-It-Nows. :D

[scigs30]

Yes it was a fun day, A Wac Corporal and Drifter sealed for 15 bucks each. Not bad.

[timorley]

I was curious about what all was sold by the seller so I looked in the eBay completed listings. Prices don't include the shipping which seemed to run between $6.50 and $8.50 for most. I did pick one rocket up from this.

MARK II $15.00
SARK #0861 $18.00
FIREFLY #1280 $15.00
ICARUS #1277 $30.00
Astron DRIFTER $20.00
SKY HOOK $18.00
Wac Corporal #1211 $20.00
Astron GYROC #1224 $20.00
Astron Alpha III $18.00
APOGEE II #1205 $25.00
SKY HOOK $15.00
Terros $20.00
FIREFLY #1280 $10.00
Astron DRIFTER $15.00
MARK II $10.00
4 Rockets in Opened Bags (Mark II, Sprint, Gyroc, Scout) $13.00
Mini Brute STAR BLAZER, There were 5 of these at $13.00 each
Astron Streak & Scout $10.00
Starlab $30.00
2 Battlestar Galactica (Viper & Laser Torpedo) $35.00
Estes Aerospace Rocket Club Viper $25.00
Battlestar Galactica Laser Torpedo $15.00
LTV Scout $30.00

[UMRS]

In very stark contrast to this heap of crap!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/LARGE-LOT-ESTES-1960s-1970s-BUILT-ROCKETS-PARTS_W0QQitemZ310203683515QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item48399492bb

Jesus talk about dumpster diving

[luke strawwalker]

Sorry Al... My bad. :(

After looking through the model rocketry listings (which I have not done in some time now) I am amazed at the amount of rocketry *crap* that folks are trying to sell now. Tons of built (poorly) kits, used starter sets, random parts and junk. I wonder, is this due to the economy and folks are selling anything they can get their hands on? And is that the reason I see very common kits with huge starting bid prices on them?

The guy Scigs got his BSG stuff from has an old Estes Sky Raider up for what seems to be a good price and he says "mint in bag"... Then you look at the pictures and one of them has all of the parts laid out neatly NEXT to the bag :rolleyes: .

Probably means he'll drop in a Peppermint Patty when he tapes the bag shut with whatever parts he can find...

"Truth in advertising"... LOL:) OL JR :)

PS... DANG!! Beaten to the punch!

Oh well, great minds think alike... LOL:) LAter!

[Kidagain]

Jesus talk about dumpster diving


Love it Mike!! Nothing wrong with a bit of self promotion.

BARS and others! Give this man some business will ya?? We got to keep him in lifestyle he is accustomed to for goodness sakes...He's got 5 kids to feed. His reitrement depends on this!!!

Take Care sire. You always have what I need Mike.. TY ;)