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L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
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Post Number: 448
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 11:07 pm:   

Jim, you're right. I think I remember a 1/18 512BBi that they did. It was pretty good and, if I recall, not too expensive. Around $100 or so, half the price of a BBR or MR 1/43.
Jim E (Jimpo1)
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Post Number: 968
Registered: 7-2001
Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 11:04 pm:   

Best quality I've seen on a 1/18 is from UT. The cars actually have carpet in them. Too bad they don't make Ferraris any more.
L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
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Post Number: 446
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 11:01 pm:   

Rob,

The company was Ertl, about the same quality as Bburago. Not bad for 1/18, but not great either. Then again, I don't think I've ever seen a great 1/18 scale model. At least none that compared to the high quality hand-built 1/43s. Great idea: let's start a flame war! 1/43 vs 1/24 vs 1/18!

1/18 collectors are a******s!
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
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Post Number: 2816
Registered: 12-2000
Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 9:26 pm:   

I think my high bid was $45, that was plenty for me. I didn't recognize the brand name, so wasn't sure on quality.
L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
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Post Number: 445
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Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 9:03 pm:   

Why did you both get weak on this one?
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
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Post Number: 2767
Registered: 12-2000
Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 9:09 am:   

Remember some of my other rants. I believe in the free market system. You bid first anyway, I'm the one trying to steal it from you. I just thought it was funny because I recognized your name. May the highest bidder win!
Mr. Doody (Doody)
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Post Number: 609
Registered: 11-2001
Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 6:35 am:   

oh man - sorry dude!

i've been waiting for hot wheels to do a 275 now for a long time and i've just given up on them. i've lost like three or four prior auctions on 275s and am sick of bidding. still a decent price - i've seen them go for $150.

that yellow one is all yours though. sorry!

doody!
L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
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Post Number: 432
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 12:43 am:   

Here's the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1787857321
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
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Post Number: 2766
Registered: 12-2000
Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 12:36 am:   

This is funny, may the best bidder win, 275 is on my list, but I'm not going to bid too high. I think Hot Wheels would have one too.

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