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Old 03-15-2017, 08:17 PM
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The first catalog I had was the 1964 catalog. Several years ago I tried repeatedly to win bids on one when I'd see them. The prices were crazy high. I decided I'd go up to $100, which in retrospect, is crazy. But most of us have experienced something that we MUST have, regardless of cost. Or almost regardless of cost (I did set a limit of $100 ...).

It went for WAY more than that. Seems like it went close to $200. I suddenly realized I'd likely be looking at the PDFs of them forever. 😀

I felt a little better when I got a really good deal on a really clean copy of the 1965 catalog, the first full color catalog. Since then I've picked up some gems, like the 1967, 1968, 1969, and 1970. Those are all incredible catalogs that showed the incredible kit offerings from Estes during that period.
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